JP5990208B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine that variably displays identification information.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine is provided that includes a gaming area in which a launched game ball can roll, a starting area provided in the gaming area, a display device, and variable display control means for controlling the display device. . In such a gaming machine, when a predetermined condition such as a game ball passing through the start area is established, the variable display control means controls the display device to display the identification information in a variable manner on the display area of the display device, The identification information that is variably displayed is derived and displayed. Then, when the derived and displayed identification information has a predetermined combination (specific display mode), the gaming state shifts to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

  In recent years, a gaming machine that shifts to a probability-variable gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation gaming state) after the big hit gaming state has been known. In the probability variation gaming state, the identification information of a predetermined combination is derived and displayed with a higher probability than usual.

  Such a gaming machine is described in Patent Document 1, for example. The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 performs a lottery (falling lottery) in which winning or non-winning of a fall is determined during a probability variation gaming state. Then, when the fall is won, the probability variation gaming state is terminated, and a transition is made to a gaming state in which a predetermined combination of identification information is derived and displayed with a normal probability. In addition, the result of the falling lottery is notified.

  Also, in recent years, when a game ball passes through the starting area and obtains a random value for determining the big hit, it is determined whether or not the big hit is expected before the identification information fluctuates, and a gaming machine that predicts that a big win is expected Is provided. As this advance notice, for example, an on-hold symbol representing the on-hold of the game is displayed in the display area of the display device, and the color of the on-hold symbol corresponding to the on-hold where the big win is expected is changed.

  In consideration of the above techniques, there can be considered a gaming machine that discriminates the result of the falling lottery before the identification information fluctuates and notifies the fall of the probable gaming state using the reserved symbol.

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  However, foreseeing the fall of the probability variation gaming state informs information that is not desirable for the player, and there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced. Therefore, there is a demand for high gameability that can give a player a sense of expectation even if a fall in the probability variation gaming state is foretold.

  The present invention has been made in view of these points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give a player a sense of expectation even if the probability change gaming state falls.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following gaming machines.

A starting region (for example, a second starting port 45 described later) through which a game ball can pass;
A non-hit on condition that the game ball has passed through the start area (for example, start prize to be described later) and a lottery start condition is satisfied (for example, stored as a start memory in a special symbol start storage area (0) to be described later) Random lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a big hit game state in which a larger amount of game balls can be acquired than a game state (for example, a normal game state, a first probability variation game state, a second probability variation game state, a short-time game state, etc. described later) A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery by one game (for example, a jackpot determination process described later),
Hold information storage means for storing hold information for holding the jackpot lottery when the game ball passes the start area and the lottery start condition is not satisfied (special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) )When,
Display means for displaying the hold information stored by the hold information storage means as hold display information that can be recognized by the player (for example, a display device 13 described later);
When it is decided to shift to the big hit gaming state by the big hit lottery, the gaming state is changed to the big hit gaming state, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to an uncertain change gaming state (for example, a normal game state described later) (A gaming state, a short-time gaming state, etc.) a gaming state transition means capable of shifting to a probability-changing gaming state (for example, a first certain-changing gaming state and a second certain-changing gaming state described later) For example, a hit end interval process described later) and
Falling lottery means (for example, a fall determining process described later) for performing a falling lottery for determining whether or not the winning game is to win a probability falling for each game in the probability changing gaming state,
When the game ball passes through the start area, before passing the lottery start condition, it is determined at the time of passing that determines whether or not the transition to the big hit gaming state is determined in the big hit lottery (for example, described later) (Winning effect determination process)
On-hold display control for selecting the on-hold display information corresponding to the on-hold information stored in the on-hold information storage unit based on the determination result of the passage time determination unit and displaying the selected on-hold display information on the display unit. Means (for example, a sub-control circuit 200 described later),
The random number range that is a big hit by the big hit lottery means is different between the non-probability variable gaming state and the probability variable gaming state, and the random number range that is a big hit only in the non-probable variable gaming state, and the big hit only in the probable variable gaming state A random number range and a random range that is a big hit in both the non-probability game state and the probability game state are defined,
If the hold information is stored in the hold information storage means, the passing time determination means estimates a gaming state when the lottery start condition is satisfied based on the hold information stored in the hold information storage means. , Based on the estimated gaming state, determine the decision to transition to the jackpot gaming state,
The hold display control means, when the hold information determined to win the probability change fall by the passing time determination means is stored in the hold information storage means, the hold display information for notifying the winning of the probability change fall Displayed on the display means, a plurality of hold information is stored in the hold information storage means, the winning of the probability change that the game state is changed with respect to the pre-hold information is determined, and after the pre-hold information Transition to the jackpot gaming state is obtained by acquiring a random number in a random number range that is a big hit in both the non-probability changing gaming state and the probability changing gaming state with respect to the post-holding information corresponding to the holding for which the lottery start condition is satisfied. When the decision is determined, the hold display information (for example, special hold symbol) for notifying the transition to the jackpot gaming state with respect to the post-hold information is greater than the pre-hold information. In the case where it is determined that the transition to the jackpot gaming state is determined by obtaining a random number in a random number range that is a jackpot in the probability variation gaming state with respect to post-holding information corresponding to the holding for which the lottery start condition is satisfied In addition, the post-hold information is displayed with a display content having a high expectation level for determining the jackpot with a higher probability than the hold display information for notifying the transition to the jackpot gaming state, and a plurality of hold information storage means Post-hold information corresponding to a hold for which the lottery start condition is established after the pre-holding information is determined, and the lottery start condition is determined after the pre-hold information is determined. When the decision to shift to the jackpot gaming state is determined in the non-probability changing gaming state, the hold display information for notifying the winning of the probability changing fall, and the jackpot gaming state Hold display information for notifying the fact that the probability change falls will not be displayed until the game related to the first hold information is finished, and the hold display information for notifying the winning of the probability change fall is displayed. A gaming machine characterized by being changed to

In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, even if it is determined that the game state has been changed by the passage-time determining means, if it is determined that the transition to the big hit gaming state is determined by the subsequent holding, the transition to the big hit gaming state is notified. Transition to the jackpot gaming state by acquiring a random number in the random number range that will be a big hit in the probability variation gaming state with respect to the later holding information corresponding to the holding for which the lottery start condition is established later than the first holding information When the determination is made, the display content is displayed with high expectation that the jackpot is determined with a higher probability than the hold display information for notifying the transition to the jackpot gaming state regarding the post-hold information .

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
A fall lottery means (for example, a fall determination process described later) for performing a fall lottery for determining whether or not a winning odd fall for ending the probability variation gaming state is won for each game in the probability variation gaming state,
The passing time determination means may determine whether or not to win the probability change fall in the fall lottery before the lottery start condition is satisfied when the game ball passes the start area.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation even if a probability change gaming state falls.

It is a figure which shows the functional flow in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the structure of the game board in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the LED unit containing the 1st, 2nd special symbol display apparatus in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the transition flow of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the specification in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main change time determination table (for lose) in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the main fluctuation pattern determination table (for winning) in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the holding | maintenance effect selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding effect selection table at the time of the loss random number acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the pending | holding effect selection table at the time of fall random number acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the sub production content determination table (for lose) in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the sub production | presentation content determination table (for win) in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the sub holding | maintenance effect selection table in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st probability change game state 33G-th continuous lottery table in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st probability change game state 66Gth continuous lottery table in the pachinko gaming machine of the 1st embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the effect transition in the 1st probability change game state in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main CPU in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main CPU in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the fall determination process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol determination process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change time management process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit start interval management process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening waiting time management process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the big prize opening process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit end interval process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol game completion | finish process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the switch input process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol related switch check process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the winning effect determination process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer update process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by sub CPU in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the special symbol effect start command reception performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the special symbol effect stop command reception performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of special symbol completion | finish interval display command reception performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start opening prize command reception performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the presentation control process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the command interruption process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which concerns on operation | movement of the big prize opening in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect at the time of the presentation button press performed by the 33G, 66G in the 1st probability change game state in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the effect at the time of the effect button press performed in the 99th G in the 1st probability change game state in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the holding | maintenance effect in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the holding | maintenance effect in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the holding | maintenance effect in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the fall and big hit effect in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the fall and big hit effect in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the fall and big hit effect in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a time chart which contrasts the case where the fall effect and the big hit effect in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention are continuously performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the count effect in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination table in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table at the time of the big hit random number 0-99 acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table at the time of the big hit random numbers 100-233 acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table at the time of the big hit random numbers 234-1499 acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table at the time of a loss random number acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table at the time of fall random number acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the sub holding | maintenance effect selection table in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the fall hold change effect in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the fall hold change effect in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination table in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation selection table at the time of acquisition of the specific jackpot random number in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table at the time of the loss random number acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effect selection table at the time of fall expectation random number acquisition in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the sub holding | maintenance effect selection table in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main CPU in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed by main CPU in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the hit end interval process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of reception of the special symbol effect start command performed in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the redetermination process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the fall prefetching effect in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the fall prefetching effect in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the fall prefetching effect in the pachinko game machine of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the game board in the pachinko game machine of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the big prize opening block in the pachinko game machine of the 4th embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view of the state where the 1st big prize opening of a big prize opening block in a pachinko game machine of a 4th embodiment of the present invention was opened. It is sectional drawing which follows the AA line shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the shutter drive mechanism of the big prize opening block in the pachinko game machine of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which open | released the 1st big winning opening by the shutter drive mechanism of the big winning opening block in the pachinko game machine of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st modification of the big prize opening block in the pachinko game machine of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd modification of the big prize opening block in the pachinko game machine of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd modification of the big prize opening block in the pachinko game machine of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows typically the game board in the pachinko game machine of the 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which looked at the special winning opening rotating mechanism in the pachinko game machine of the 5th Embodiment of this invention from upper direction. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which looked at the special winning opening rotating mechanism in the pachinko game machine of the 5th Embodiment of this invention from back. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which open | released the 1st big winning opening in the pachinko game machine of the 5th Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

1. First embodiment of pachinko machine <Functional flow>
First, the function according to the first embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a functional flow in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game is a game in which a game ball is fired in response to a user's operation, and the game ball is controlled to be paid out when the game ball wins various prizes.

  The pachinko game includes a special symbol game using a special symbol and a normal symbol game using a normal symbol. When it is a big win in a special symbol game or a win in a normal symbol game, the possibility that a game ball will win is relatively increased, and the payout control of the game ball is easily performed.

  In addition, for various winnings, special symbol start winning, which is one condition for variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and normal symbol starting, which is one condition for variable display of normal symbols in a normal symbol game. Winning is also included.

  When there is a special symbol start winning, random numbers are extracted from the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter, and the extracted random numbers are stored.

  In the special symbol game, first, it is determined whether a condition for starting variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. In this determination process, it is referred to whether or not a random number value is stored by a special symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is established with one condition that the random number value is stored. judge.

  Next, the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is referenced to determine whether or not the jackpot is determined to be a jackpot. Subsequently, stop symbol determination processing is performed. In this process, the symbol determination random number extracted from the symbol determination counter and the above-mentioned jackpot determination result are referred to, and the special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined.

  Next, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the variation pattern determination counter, and the random pattern value, the above-described jackpot determination result, and the above-described stop symbol are referred to determine the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, effect pattern determination processing is performed. In this process, a random number value is extracted from the effect pattern determination counter, and the random number value, the jackpot determination result described above, the stop symbol described above, and the variation pattern described above are referred to, and the special symbol is variably displayed. An effect pattern to be executed is determined.

  After that, as a result of the determined jackpot determination, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the effect pattern accompanying the special symbol, the variable display control for performing the display control of the special symbol variable display, the predetermined effect is performed. Production control is performed.

  Then, when the variable display control and the effect display control are finished, it is determined whether or not a big hit is obtained. In this determination process, when it is determined that a big hit is made, the big hit game control for performing the big hit game is executed. In the big hit game control, the possibility of various winnings described above increases. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit is not made, the big hit game control is not executed.

When it is determined that the big hit is not made or when the big hit game control is ended, the game state transition control for changing the game state is performed. In this game state transition control, management of a normal game state different from the big hit game state is performed. Examples of the normal gaming state include a probability-changing gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the jackpot determination described above, a short-time gaming state in which the variable display time for special symbols and normal symbols is reduced, and the like.
Thereafter, it is repeatedly determined whether or not to start variable symbol variable display again.

  On the other hand, when there is a normal symbol start winning, a random number value is extracted from the winning determination counter and stored.

  In the normal symbol game, first, it is determined whether or not a condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied. In this determination process, it is referred to whether or not the random number value is stored by the normal symbol start winning, and the condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied, with one condition that the random number value is stored. judge.

  Next, the random number value extracted from the counter for hit determination is referred to and a hit determination is made as to whether or not to win. Subsequently, a variation pattern determination process is performed. In this process, the result of the hit determination is referred to, and the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined.

  Thereafter, as a result of the determined hit determination, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is referred to, and variable display control for performing display control for variable symbol normal display and effect control for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

When the variable display control and the effect display control are finished, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved. In this determination process, when it is determined that the winning game is won, the hit game control for performing the winning game is executed. In the winning game control, the possibility of various winnings as described above, in particular, the possibility of special symbol starting winnings in a special symbol game is increased. On the other hand, if it is determined not to win, the hit game control is not executed.
Thereafter, it is repeatedly determined whether or not to start variable display of the normal symbol again.

  As described above, in the pachinko game, the payout control of the game ball is easily performed depending on whether or not the big symbol is won in the special symbol game, the transition state of the game state, or whether or not the big symbol game is won.

In the present embodiment, various random numbers are extracted using a soft random number method that generates random values by executing a program. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes, for example, a random number generator that updates a random number at a predetermined cycle, and uses a hard random number system that extracts a random number value from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator. It may be.
When the hard random number method is used, it is possible to prevent the same random number value from being extracted in a predetermined period by determining the initial value of the random number value at a timing different from the predetermined period.

<Structure of pachinko machine>
Next, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2 and FIG.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main body 2, a base door 3 pivotally attached to the main body 2 so as to be opened and closed, and a glass door 4 pivotally attached to the base door 3. It has.

[Main unit]
The main body 2 is formed in a rectangular frame shape having an opening 2a (see FIG. 3). An example of the material of the main body 2 is wood.

[Base door]
The base door 3 is formed in a rectangular shape that is substantially the same as the main body 2. The base door 3 is disposed in front of the main body 2 and opens and closes the opening 2 a of the main body 2. The base door 3 is provided with an opening 3a. The opening 3 a is formed in a quadrangular size that occupies most of the upper side from the substantially central portion of the base door 3.

  A speaker 11, a game board 12, a display device 13, a dish unit 14, a launching device 15, a payout device 16, and a substrate unit 17 are attached to the base door 3. The display device 13 shows a specific example of effect execution means, display means, and a display unit according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

The speaker 11 is disposed on the upper part of the base door 3.
The game board 12 is disposed in front of the base door 3 and covers the opening 3 a of the base door 3. The entire game board 12 is formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency (a member having permeability). Examples of the resin having transparency include an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin.

  In addition, a game area 12 a in which a game ball launched from the launching device 15 rolls is formed on the front surface of the game board 12. The game area 12a is an area surrounded by a guide rail 41 (specifically, an outer rail 41a shown in FIG. 4 described later). A plurality of game nails (not shown) are driven into the game area 12a.

  The display device 13 is disposed so as to overlap the back side of the game board 12. The display device 13 has a display area 13a for displaying an image. The display area 13a is set to a size that overlaps all or part of the game board 12. In the display area 13 a of the display device 13, various images such as an effect identification symbol, an effect image, and an ornamental decoration image are displayed. The player can view the image displayed on the display area 13 a of the display device 13 via the game board 12.

  As the display device 13, for example, a liquid crystal display device can be applied. However, the display device according to the present invention is not limited to a liquid crystal display device, and may be a plasma display, a rear projection display, or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display.

  A spacer 19 is disposed on the back side of the game board 12. The spacer 19 forms a space serving as a flow path for the game ball rolling on the game area 12 a of the game board 12 between the back surface of the game board 12 and the front surface of the display device 13. The spacer 19 is made of a material having transparency. Note that the spacer according to the present invention is not limited to being formed of a material having transparency, and for example, a part thereof may be formed of a material having transparency. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

  The dish unit 14 is disposed below the game board 12. The dish unit 14 includes an upper dish 21 and a lower dish 22, and the lower dish 22 is located below the upper dish 21. The upper plate 21 and the lower plate 22 are formed with payout openings 21a and 22a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), respectively. When a predetermined payout condition is satisfied, the game balls are discharged from the payout ports 21 a and 22 a and stored in the upper plate 21 and the lower plate 22. Further, the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are launched into the game area 12 a by the launching device 15.

  The dish unit 14 is provided with an effect button 23. This effect button 23 is arranged on the upper plate 21. A dial operation unit (jog dial) 24 is rotatably fitted to the periphery of the effect button 23. When performing a predetermined effect, an image that prompts the user to operate the effect button 23 and the dial operation unit 24 is displayed in the display area 13 a of the display device 13.

  The launcher 15 is disposed at the lower right portion of the base door 3. The launching device 15 includes a launching handle 25 that can be operated by a player, and a panel body 26 that engages with the lower right portion of the dish unit 14. The firing handle 25 is disposed on the surface side of the panel body 26 and is rotatably supported by the panel body 26. In addition, a solenoid actuator (not shown), which is a specific example of a driving device that launches a game ball, is disposed on the back side of the panel body 26.

  A touch sensor (not shown) is provided at the periphery of the firing handle 25, and a firing volume is provided inside the firing handle 25. The firing volume changes the resistance value according to the amount of rotation of the firing handle 25, and changes the power supplied to the solenoid actuator.

  When the player's hand touches the touch sensor of the firing handle 25, the touch sensor outputs a detection signal. Thereby, it is detected that the player has gripped the launch handle 25, and the game ball can be launched by the solenoid actuator.

  When the player holds the firing handle 25 and rotates it in the clockwise direction, the resistance value of the firing volume changes according to the turning angle of the firing handle 25, and the power corresponding to the resistance value is applied to the solenoid actuator. Supplied. As a result, the game balls stored in the upper plate 21 are sequentially fired, and the fired game balls are guided by the guide rail 41 and released to the game area 12 a of the game board 12.

  A firing stop button (not shown) is provided on the side of the firing handle 25. The launch stop button is provided to stop the launch of the game ball by the solenoid actuator. When the player presses the launch stop button, the launch of the game ball is stopped even when the launch handle 25 is gripped and rotated.

  The dispensing device 16 and the substrate unit 17 are disposed on the back side of the base door 3. A game ball is supplied to the payout device 16 from a storage unit (not shown). The payout device 16 pays out a predetermined number of game balls supplied to the storage unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 22 based on the establishment of the payout condition. The board unit 17 has various control boards. Various control boards are provided with a main control circuit 70 and a sub-control circuit 200 described later.

[Glass door]
The glass door 4 is disposed in front of the game board 12, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a size covering the game board 12. A speaker cover 29 facing the speaker 11 is provided on the upper portion of the glass door 4.

  In addition, an opening 4 a having a size that exposes at least the game area 12 a of the game board 12 is formed at the center of the glass door 4. The opening 4a of the glass door 4 is closed with a protective glass 28 having transparency. Therefore, when the glass door 4 is closed with respect to the base door 3, the protective glass 28 faces at least the game area 12 a of the game board 12.

[Game board]
Next, the configuration of the game board 12 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing the configuration of the game board 12.

As shown in FIG. 4, a guide rail 41, a passage gate 43, a first start port 44, a second start port 45, and a normal electric accessory 46 are provided on the front surface of the game board 12. Further, on the front face of the game board 12, general winning holes 51 and 52, a first grand prize opening 53, a second big prize opening 54, an out opening 55, a production 7-segment counter 57, and a production movable A member 58 and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) unit 61 are provided.
The 2nd starting opening 45 shows a specific example of the starting area | region which concerns on the game machine of this invention, and the normal electric accessory 46 shows a specific example of an opening / closing member.

  The guide rail 41 includes an outer rail 41a that partitions the game area 12a, and an inner rail 41b that is disposed inside the outer rail 41a. The game area 12a is formed inside the outer rail 41a. The outer rail 41a and the inner rail 41b face each other on the left side of the game area 12a, and form a guide path 41c that guides the game ball launched by the launching device 15 to the upper part of the game area 12a.

  The front end portion of the inner rail 41b is located on the upper left side of the game area 12a and forms a ball discharge port 41d together with the intermediate portion of the outer rail 41a. And the ball | bowl return prevention piece 42 is provided in the front-end | tip part of the inner rail 41b. The ball return prevention piece 42 prevents the game ball released from the ball discharge port 41d from passing through the ball discharge port 41d again and entering the guide path 41c.

  The game ball released from the ball discharge port 41d flows down from the upper part of the game area 12a toward the lower part. At this time, the game ball collides with members provided in the game area 12a such as a plurality of game nails (not shown), the first start opening 44, the second start opening 45, etc., and the game area changes its moving direction. It flows down toward the lower part of 12a.

  The display area 13a of the display device 13 is exposed at substantially the center of the game area 12a. An obstacle (not shown) is provided above the display area 13a. By providing the obstacle, the game ball does not pass through the area overlapping the display area 13a in the game area 12a.

  The passage gate 43 is arranged on the left side of the display area 13a. The passage gate 43 is provided with a passage gate switch 114 (see FIG. 6). The passing gate switch 114 detects a game ball passing through the passing gate 43.

  The first start port 44 is disposed below the display area 13 a, and the second start port 45 is disposed below the first start port 44. The first start port 44 and the second start port 45 are configured to receive a game ball. Hereinafter, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 44 or the second start port 45 is referred to as “winning”. When game balls win the first and second start ports 44 and 45, a first predetermined number of game balls (three in this embodiment) are paid out.

The first start port 44 is provided with a first start port switch 116 (see FIG. 6). The first start port switch 116 detects a game ball won in the first start port 44. The second start port 45 is provided with a second start port switch 117 (see FIG. 6). The second start port switch 117 detects a game ball won in the second start port 45.
The game balls that have won the first start port 44 and the second start port 45 pass through a recovery port (not shown) provided in the game board 12 and are transported to the game ball recovery unit.

The ordinary electric accessory 46 is provided at the second start opening 45. The ordinary electric accessory 46 includes a pair of wing members rotatably attached to both sides of the second start opening 45 and a solenoid actuator that drives the pair of wing members. The ordinary electric accessory 46 has an open state in which a pair of wing members are expanded to make it easy to win a game ball in the second start port 45, and a pair of wing members are closed to prevent a game ball from being won in the second start port 45. Closed to allow.
Note that the gaming machine of the present invention may have a mode in which it is difficult to win a game ball when the ordinary electric accessory 46 is closed.

  The general winning ports 51 and 52 are arranged below the passing gate 43. These general winning ports 51 and 52 are configured to receive game balls. Hereinafter, the entry of the game ball into the first start port 44 or the second start port 45 is referred to as “winning”. When game balls win the general winning openings 51 and 52, a second predetermined number of game balls (10 in this embodiment) are paid out.

  The general winning opening 51 is provided with a general winning opening switch 112 (see FIG. 6), and the general winning opening 52 is provided with a general winning opening switch 113 (see FIG. 6). The general winning opening switch 112 detects a game ball won in the general winning opening 51, and the general winning opening switch 113 detects a game ball won in the general winning opening 52.

  The first big prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 are arranged on the right side of the first start opening 44 and the second start opening 45 and are arranged in the vertical direction. The first big prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 are so-called attacker type opening / closing devices, and have a shutter that can be opened and closed, and a solenoid actuator that drives the shutter.

The first big prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 accept game balls when the shutter is open and do not accept game balls when the shutter is closed.
Hereinafter, a game ball entering the first grand prize opening 53 or the second big prize opening 54 is referred to as “winning”. When a game ball wins the first and second grand prize winning ports 53 and 54, a third predetermined number of game balls (14 in this embodiment) are paid out.

  The first big prize opening 53 is provided with a count switch 104 (see FIG. 6), and the second big prize winning opening 54 is provided with a count switch 105 (see FIG. 6). The count switch 104 counts the game balls won in the first big prize opening 53, and the count switch 105 counts the game balls won in the second big prize opening 54.

  The out port 55 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 12a. The out port 55 receives game balls that have not won any of the first start port 44, the second start port 45, the general winning ports 51 and 52, the first big winning port 53, and the second big winning port 54. .

  The effect 7-segment counter 57 is disposed obliquely above and to the right of the display area 13a. The effect 7-segment counter 57 is configured to be able to display two-digit numbers and two English letters, and is used when performing an effect 7-segment counter effect described later.

  The effect movable member 58 is disposed obliquely below and to the right of the display area 13a. The effect movable member 58 has a shape imitating a searchlight, for example, and is configured to be rotatable. The effect movable member 58 is linked to the effect image displayed in the display area 13a to enhance the effect.

  The LED unit 61 is disposed on the lower left side in the game area of the game board 12 and is adjacent to the general winning ports 51 and 52.

[LED unit]
Next, the LED unit 61 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 5 is a front view showing the LED unit 61 provided in the game board 12.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the LED unit 61 includes a special symbol display device 62, a normal symbol display device 63, first special symbol hold display LEDs 65a and 65b, second special symbol hold display LEDs 65c and 65d, and a normal symbol. Hold display LEDs 67a and 67b are provided.

  The special symbol display device 62 has 16 LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes). These 16 LEDs are divided into two groups. One group is a first special symbol display device 62a (see FIG. 6) having eight LEDs, and the other group is a second special symbol display device 62b (see FIG. 6) having the remaining eight LEDs. ). The first and second special symbol display devices 62a and 62b represent display patterns configured by turning on / off the eight LEDs as special symbols.

  The first special symbol display device 62a repeats lighting and extinguishing of the eight LEDs when the game ball wins the first starting port 44 (special symbol starting prize), and the special symbol (also referred to as an identification symbol). ) Is displayed. Then, each LED is turned on or off, and a special symbol is stopped. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 62a is referred to as a first special symbol.

  In addition, the second special symbol display device 62b repeats lighting and extinguishing of the eight LEDs when the game ball wins the second starting opening 45 (special symbol starting winning), thereby displaying the variation of the special symbol. I do. Then, each LED is turned on or off, and a special symbol is stopped. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 62b is referred to as a second special symbol.

  In the first and second special symbol display devices 62a and 62b, when the stopped and displayed first and second special symbols are in a specific mode, the gaming state is in a state advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. The game is shifted to a certain jackpot gaming state (special gaming state). In other words, in the first special symbol display device 62a or the second special symbol display device 62b, it is a big hit that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode of shifting to the big hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the first big prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 (see FIG. 4) are alternately opened. The open state of the first grand prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 is maintained until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won or until a certain period (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. And when either of the above-mentioned conditions is satisfied, the 1st big prize opening 53 or the 2nd big prize opening 54 which was in an open state will be in a closed state.

  A game in which one of the first and second grand prize winning openings 53, 54 is in a state where it can easily accept a game ball is called a round game. During each round game, both the first grand prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 are closed. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game is referred to as the first round, and the second round game is referred to as the second round.

  The round game of this embodiment is configured to maintain the open state of either the first or second big prize opening 53 or 54. However, the round game according to the present invention may have a configuration in which one of the first and second grand prize winning ports 53 and 54 is opened a plurality of times.

  On the other hand, in the first and second special symbol display devices 62a and 62b, when the first and second special symbols that are stopped and displayed are in a mode other than the specific mode (losing mode), a fall is caused by a falling lottery described later. The gaming state will not be changed except in the case of winning. Hereinafter, a game in which the first and second special symbols are variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  If the game ball wins the first start port 44 during the first and second special symbol variation display, the execution (start) of the first special symbol variation display is suspended. Then, when the first and second special symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the first special symbols that have been suspended is started. In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the variable display of the first special symbol to be held (so-called “holding number”, “holding number relating to the first special symbol”) is defined as a maximum of four times (pieces).

In addition, when the game ball wins the second start opening 45 during the variation display of the first and second special symbols, the execution (start) of the variation display of the second special symbol is suspended. Then, when the first and second special symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed, the variable display of the second special symbols that have been suspended is started. In the present embodiment, the number of executions of the variable display of the second special symbol to be held (so-called “holding number”, “holding number relating to the second special symbol”) is defined as a maximum of four times (pieces).
Therefore, the maximum number of reserved items relating to the first and second special symbols is eight.

  The variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 62a and the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 62b are not performed simultaneously. In the present embodiment, when the hold related to the first special symbol and the hold related to the second special symbol coexist, the variable display of the first and second special symbols is executed in the order in which they are held. However, as the gaming machine according to the present invention, the variable display of one special symbol may be executed with priority over the variable display of the other special symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 63 is provided below the special symbol display device 62. The normal symbol display device 63 has normal symbol display LEDs 63a and 63b. The normal symbol display device 63 represents a display pattern configured by turning on / off the normal symbol display LEDs 63a and 63b as a normal symbol.

  The normal symbol display device 63 turns on and off the normal symbol display LEDs 63a and 63b alternately when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 43, and displays the variation of the normal symbol. Then, the normal symbol display LEDs 63a and 63b are turned on or off, and the normal symbol is stopped.

  In the normal symbol display device 63, when the stopped normal symbol is in a predetermined mode, the normal electric accessory 46 is changed from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined period. On the other hand, if the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is in a mode other than the predetermined mode (losing mode), the normal electric accessory 46 maintains the closed state. Hereinafter, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed, and the normal electric accessory 46 operates in accordance with the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  If the game ball passes through the passing gate 43 during the normal symbol variation display, the execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display is suspended. Then, when the ordinary symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended ordinary symbol is started. In the present embodiment, the number of executions of so-called fluctuation display of ordinary symbols to be suspended (so-called “reserved number”, “reserved number relating to ordinary symbols”) is defined as a maximum of four times.

  The normal symbol hold display LEDs 67a and 67b are provided below the normal symbol display LEDs 63a and 63b. The normal symbol hold display LEDs 67a and 67b are turned on, turned off, or blinked to display the number of hold for the normal symbol variation display.

  Specifically, when the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol is 1, the normal symbol hold display LED 67a is turned on and the normal symbol hold display LED 67b is turned off. When the number of holdings for the normal symbol is two, the normal symbol holding display LED 67a is lit and the normal symbol holding display LED 67b is lit. When the number of holdings for the normal symbol is 3, the normal symbol holding display LED 67a blinks and the normal symbol holding display LED 67b is lit. When the number of holds for the normal symbol is 4, the normal symbol hold display LED 67a blinks and the normal symbol hold display LED 67b blinks.

  The first special symbol hold display LEDs 65a and 65b are provided below the normal symbol hold display LEDs 67a and 67b. The first special symbol hold display LEDs 65a and 65b are turned on, turned off, or blinked, and display the number of hold for the variable display of the first special symbol. The display mode of the number of holds for the first special symbol by the first special symbol hold display LEDs 65a and 65b is the same as the display mode of the normal symbol hold display LEDs 67a and 67b.

  The second special symbol hold display LEDs 65c and 65d are provided below the first special symbol hold display LEDs 65a and 65b. The second special symbol hold display LEDs 65c and 65d are lit, extinguished, or blinking, and display the number of hold for the variable display of the second special symbol. The display mode of the number of reserves related to the second special symbol by the second special symbol hold display LEDs 65c and 65d is the same as the display mode of the normal symbol hold display LEDs 67a and 67b.

  On the side of the first special symbol display device 62a, a notification LED that is turned on when the result of the special symbol stop display is a big hit and a round number display LED that displays the number of rounds are provided.

In the display area 13a (see FIG. 4) of the display device 13, an effect image associated with the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 62 is displayed.
For example, when the special symbol is being variably displayed on the special symbol display device 62, the display area 13a includes, for example, a plurality of effect identification symbols (identification information) composed of numbers from 1 to 8, for example, except in specific cases. Is displayed fluctuating. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 62, the effect identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the display area 13a.

  When the special symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display device 62 is in a specific mode (the result of the stop display is a big hit), an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 13a. The As an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit, a plurality of effect identification symbols that are stopped and displayed are in a specific mode (for example, the same effect identification symbols are lined up in a predetermined direction), and thereafter One that displays an image for notifying the jackpot.

  In addition, the display area 13a of the display device 13 displays effect images related to the display of the first special symbol hold display LEDs 65a and 65b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 65c and 65d. That is, the display area 13a displays hold information (for example, the same number of hold symbols as the number of holds) for notifying the number of holds related to the special symbol.

  Furthermore, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 63 is in a predetermined mode, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp the information may be displayed on the display area 13a of the display device 13.

<Circuit configuration of pachinko machines>
Next, the configuration of the control circuit provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 70 that mainly controls games and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls effects according to the progress of the game.

[Main control circuit]
The main control circuit 70 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 71, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 72, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 73. The main control circuit 70 includes an initial reset circuit 75, an I / O (Input / Output) port 76, a command output port 77, and a backup capacitor 78.

  The main CPU 71 is connected to a main ROM 72, a main RAM 73, an initial reset circuit 75, an I / O port 76, a command output port 77, and the like. The main ROM 72 stores a program (see FIGS. 20 to 37) for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 71, various data tables (see FIGS. 9 to 13), and the like.

  The main CPU 71 executes various processes according to programs stored in the main ROM 72. The main RAM 73 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area for the main CPU 71. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 73 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 71. However, the temporary storage area according to the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The initial reset circuit 75 generates a reset signal when the power is turned on. The I / O port 76 receives input signals sent from various devices and transmits them to the main CPU 71. Further, it receives an output signal sent from the main CPU 71 and sends it to various devices. The command output port 77 transmits the command sent from the main CPU 71 to the sub control circuit 200.

  The backup capacitor 78 quickly supplies power to, for example, the main RAM 73 when power is interrupted. Thereby, the various data memorize | stored in the main RAM 73 can be hold | maintained at the time of a power failure.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control circuit 70 is connected to various devices that operate in accordance with output signals sent from the main control circuit 70. As the various devices, the first special symbol display device 62a and the second special symbol display device 62b, the normal symbol display device 63, the first special symbol hold display LEDs 65a and 65b, the second special symbol hold display LEDs 65c and 65d, the normal symbol. There are hold display LEDs 67a and 67b. In addition, as various devices, there are an ordinary electric accessory 46, a first grand prize opening 53, and a second big prize opening 54.

  As described above, the first special symbol display device 62a and the second special symbol display device 62b perform variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. The normal symbol display device 63 performs a variable display of the normal symbol as an identification symbol in the normal symbol game. The first special symbol hold display LEDs 65a and 65b and the second special symbol hold display LEDs 65c and 65d display the number of holdings related to the special symbol variation display in the special symbol game. The normal symbol hold display LEDs 67a and 67b display the number of hold regarding the change display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game.

  The main control circuit 70 is connected to a solenoid actuator (not shown) of the ordinary electric accessory 46. The main control circuit 70 controls the driving of the solenoid actuator in the ordinary electric accessory 46 to bring the pair of wing members of the ordinary electric accessory 46 into an open state and a closed state. The main control circuit 70 shows a specific example of the opening / closing member control means and the variation time determination means according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

  The main control circuit 70 is connected to solenoid actuators (not shown) of the first grand prize winning port 53 and the second big prize winning port 54. The main control circuit 70 controls the solenoid actuator drive of the first big prize winning port 53 and the second big prize winning port 54 to make the first and second big prize winning ports 53 and 54 open and closed.

  In addition, the main control circuit 70 includes count switches 104 and 105, general prize opening switches 112 and 113, a pass gate switch 114, a first starting port switch 116, a second starting port switch 117, and a backup clear switch. 121 is connected.

  The count switch 104 counts the game balls won in the first grand prize opening 53 and supplies the result to the main control circuit 70. The count switch 105 counts the game balls won in the second grand prize opening 54 and supplies the result to the main control circuit 70. The general prize opening switch 112 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when a game ball wins the general prize opening 51, and the general prize opening switch 113 wins a game ball at the general prize opening 52. In this case, a predetermined detection signal is supplied to the main control circuit 70.

  The passing gate switch 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when the game ball passes the passing gate 43. The first start port switch 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when a game ball wins the first start port 44. The second start port switch 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 70 when the game ball wins the second start port 45. The backup clear switch 121 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 70 is connected to an external terminal board 122 and a calling device (not shown). The external terminal board 122 is used to transmit data to a hall computer that manages pachinko machines throughout the hall (pachinko shop). The calling device has a function of calling a hall attendant and a function of displaying the number of hits.

  The main control circuit 70 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 123. The payout / launch control circuit 123 is connected to a payout device 16 for paying out game balls, a launch device 15 for launching game balls, and a card unit 150. The card unit 150 can transmit and receive signals to and from the ball lending operation panel 151.

  When operated by a player, the ball lending operation panel 151 outputs a signal requesting the card unit 150 to lend a game ball. When the card unit 150 receives a signal requesting rental of a game ball from the ball rental operation panel 151, the card unit 150 transmits a rental ball control signal to the payout / launch control circuit 123.

  The payout / launch control circuit 123 receives a prize ball control command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 and a lending ball control signal transmitted from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 16. Thereby, the payout device 16 pays out the game ball. The payout / firing control circuit 123 also applies power to the solenoid actuator of the launching device 15 according to the turning angle when the launching handle 25 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Supply. Thereby, the launching device 15 launches a game ball.

[Sub control circuit]
The sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 77 of the main control circuit 70. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the display device 13, control related to sound generated from the speaker 11, control of lamps including decoration lamps, and the like according to various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 70. That is, the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 70. This sub-control circuit 200 shows a specific example of the hold display control means according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

  In this embodiment, the sub control circuit 200 cannot supply a signal to the main control circuit 70. However, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention may be configured such that signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit to the main control circuit.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 201, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, a display control circuit 205, a sound control circuit 206, a lamp control circuit 207, and a command input port 208.

  Connected to the sub CPU 201 are a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, a display control circuit 205, an audio control circuit 206, a lamp control circuit 207, and a command input port 208. The command input port 208 receives a command sent from the command output port 77 of the main control circuit 70 and supplies it to the sub CPU 201.

  The program ROM 202 stores a program (see FIGS. 38 to 46) for controlling the effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 201 and various data tables (see FIGS. 14 to 18).

  The sub CPU 201 executes various processes according to programs stored in the program ROM 202. In particular, the sub CPU 201 controls the entire sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 70.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 72 and the program ROM 202 are applied as storage means for storing programs, various tables, and the like. However, the storage means according to the present invention may be in any other form as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium provided with a control means, such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc. The storage medium may be applied. In addition, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. Furthermore, the program according to the present invention may be downloaded after power-on and recorded in the main RAM, work RAM 203, and the like.

  The work RAM 203 stores various flag and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. In this embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. However, the temporary storage area according to the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 205 performs control to display an image related to the effect on the display device 13. The display control circuit 205 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM, a frame buffer, a D / A converter, and the like. The image data ROM stores data for generating various image data. The frame buffer temporarily stores image data. The D / A converter converts image data (digital electric signal) into an image signal (analog electric signal).

  The display control circuit 205 performs various processes for displaying an image on the display area 13 a of the display device 13 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 201. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 201, the display control circuit 205 temporarily stores image data such as identification symbol image data indicating the identification symbol, background image data, and effect image data in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 205 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the display device 13 at a predetermined timing. As a result, an image is displayed in the display area 13 a of the display device 13.

  The sound control circuit 206 includes a sound source IC that performs control related to sound, a sound data ROM that stores various sound data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying sound signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 11. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with the sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 201. The sound source IC reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the read audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies it to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 11.

The lamp control circuit 207 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a lamp data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp lighting patterns are stored, and the like.
The drive circuit selects one lamp lighting pattern from a plurality of lamp lighting patterns stored in the lamp data ROM in accordance with the lamp lighting command supplied from the sub CPU 201. Then, the selected lamp lighting pattern is read from the lamp data ROM, the read sound data is converted into a predetermined lamp control signal, and the lamp group 18 including the decorative lamps is turned on and off.

  In addition, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to an effect button switch 118 that is turned on / off by the operation of the effect button 23.

<Game state transition>
Next, the transition of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a game state transition flow in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed in any one of a normal game state, a big hit game state, a first probability variable game state, a second probability variable game state, and a short-time game state.

When power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 takes over the gaming state before the power is turned off if the backup is normal, and enters the normal gaming state. Further, at the time of initial power-on or at the time of backup clear executed when the power is turned on while operating a backup clear switch 121 described later, the entire area of the main RAM 73 is cleared and the normal gaming state is entered.
In the normal gaming state, the probability that the first and second special symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific manner (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) is set as the first jackpot probability. In the normal gaming state, the probability that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner (the winning symbol is stopped and displayed) is set as the first winning probability.

  Hereinafter, the probability that the first and second special symbols are stopped and displayed in a specific manner (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) is referred to as a special figure probability. The probability that a normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner (a winning symbol is stopped and displayed) is referred to as a normal symbol probability.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special figure probability is set to the first big hit probability (low), and the normal figure probability is set to the first hit probability (low). Further, in the big hit gaming state, as described above, a round game is started in which any one of the first and second big winning holes 53 and 54 easily accepts a game ball.

In the present embodiment, a jackpot symbol for 16 rounds (16 rounds) and a jackpot symbol for 4 rounds (4 rounds) are set.
Hereinafter, the jackpot symbol in which the round game is played 16 times is referred to as a special jackpot symbol. A jackpot symbol in which the round game is played four times is referred to as a normal jackpot symbol.

  In the first probability game state, the special figure probability is set to a second big hit probability (high) higher than the first big hit probability (low), and the normal figure probability is higher than the first hit probability (low). A hit probability of 2 (high) is set. Therefore, during the first probability variation gaming state, the probability that the big hit symbol and the winning symbol are stopped and displayed is higher than in the normal gaming state.

  In the second probability variation gaming state, as in the first probability variation gaming state, the special figure probability is set to the second big hit probability (high), and the normal figure probability is set to the second hit probability (high). Accordingly, during the second probability variation gaming state, the probability that the big hit symbol and the winning symbol are stopped and displayed is higher than during the normal gaming state.

  During the first probability variation game state and the second probability variation game state in the present embodiment, a falling lottery is performed for each variation display of the special symbol. The falling lottery is a lottery in which a random value is extracted from a fall determination counter and a winning or non-winning decision is made. As a result of the falling lottery, when the winning of the falling is determined, the probability variation gaming state ends (falls). That is, when the winning of the fall is determined during the first probability variation gaming state or the second probability variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming state is terminated.

  In the short-time gaming state, the special figure probability is set to the first jackpot probability (low), and the normal figure probability is set to the second hit probability (high). Moreover, the variation time of the special symbol is shortened, and the number of variations of the special symbol per unit time is increased. Accordingly, the probability that the winning symbol is stopped and displayed is higher during the short-time gaming state than during the normal gaming state.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed during the normal gaming state, the first probability variation gaming state, the second probability variation gaming state, or the short-time gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (FIG. 7). A).

When the special jackpot symbol is displayed in a stopped state and the jackpot gaming state started thereafter is finished, the gaming state shifts from the jackpot gaming state to the first positive variation gaming state (B shown in FIG. 7). In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed during the gaming state in which the normal probability is set to the second winning probability (high), and then the started jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state is changed from the jackpot gaming state. Transition to the first probability variation gaming state (B shown in FIG. 7).
That is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed during the first probability variation gaming state, the second probability variation gaming state, or the short-time gaming state, and then the started jackpot gaming state is finished, the gaming state is changed from the jackpot gaming state to the first. Transition to the probable gaming state.

  When the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed during the gaming state in which the normal probability is set to the first hit probability (low), and the started jackpot gaming state is ended, the gaming state is changed from the jackpot gaming state to the first hit probability. Transition to the two-probability game state (C shown in FIG. 7).

  If the winning lottery is won before the first symbol variation game state is executed (digested) a predetermined number of times (99 times in this embodiment), the game state is changed from the first probability variation game state. Transition to the short-time gaming state (D shown in FIG. 7).

  In the first probability variation game state, when the special symbol variation display is executed (digested) a predetermined number of times and wins the falling lottery, the game state shifts from the first probability variation game state to the normal game state (FIG. 7). E). That is, the first probability variation gaming state is continued until the falling lottery is won.

  After the special symbol variation display is executed (digested) a predetermined number of times (99 times in the present embodiment) in the short-time gaming state, the gaming state is changed from the short-time gaming state to the normal game. Transition to the state (F shown in FIG. 7).

  When the falling lottery is won in the second probability variation gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the second probability variation gaming state to the normal gaming state (G shown in FIG. 7).

<Specifications of pachinko games>
Next, the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 8A is a diagram showing basic specifications in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 8B is a diagram showing the transition of the gaming state after the big win in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 8C is a diagram showing the specifications of the normal symbol game. 8A to 8C is stored in the main ROM 72 as a table.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the first jackpot probability (low probability) in the special symbol game is set to 1 / 280.07, and the second jackpot probability (high probability) is set to 1 / 46.81. ing. It should be noted that the first jackpot probability and the second jackpot probability are common values in any case of the special symbol start winning of the first start port 44 and the second start port 45.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the jackpot determination random number value is extracted from the jackpot determination counter and the random number value is a random number value corresponding to the winning of the jackpot, the special symbol display device 62 (see FIG. 5) is used to win the jackpot symbol. Is stopped (big hit). In the present embodiment, the number of all jackpot determination random numbers that may be extracted from the jackpot determination counter is set to 65536. During the game in which the special figure probability is set to the first jackpot probability, the number of lottery values corresponding to the jackpot winning is 234. On the other hand, during a game in which the special figure probability is set to the second jackpot probability, the number of lottery values corresponding to the jackpot winning will be 1400.

  In the falling lottery during the first probability variation gaming state and the second probability variation gaming state, the probability that the fall is won is set to 1 / 77.10. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a random number value is extracted from the fall determination counter and the random number value is a random number value that determines the winning of the fall, winning of the fall is determined. In the present embodiment, the number of all random values that may be extracted from the fall determination counter is set to 65536, and the number of random values corresponding to the winning of the fall is set to 850.

  The number of winning balls for winning at the first starting port 44 and the second starting port 45 is set to 3 balls, and the number of winning balls for winning at the general winning ports 51 and 52 is set to 10 balls. . Furthermore, the number of prize balls for winning in the first grand prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 is set to 14 balls. Then, the maximum winning count number per opening of the first big winning opening 53 and the second big winning opening 54 in the big hit gaming state is set to 10 counts.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the first winning probability in the normal symbol game is set to 1/256, and the second winning probability is set to 255/256. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a random number value is extracted from the winning determination counter, and when the random number value is a random value corresponding to the big win, the normal symbol display device 63 stops and displays the winning symbol ( Become).

  In the present embodiment, the number of all random values that may be extracted from the hit determination counter is set to 256. During a game in which the normal probability is set to the first winning probability, the number of lottery values corresponding to the winning winning is one. If a win is won during a game in which the normal probability is set to the first hit probability, the ordinary electric accessory 46 performs an open state for 0.3 seconds once.

  On the other hand, during a game in which the normal probability is set to the second winning probability, the number of lottery values corresponding to the winning winning is 255. When a winning is won during a game in which the normal probability is set to the second hit probability, the ordinary electric accessory 46 performs an open state for 1.5 seconds three times.

  That is, during a game in which the normal probability is set to the second winning probability, the ordinary electric accessory 46 is likely to be in an open state compared to a game in which the normal probability is set to the first winning probability. And the time which maintains the open state is long. As a result, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start opening 45 and the special symbol game is continuously executed. Therefore, many special symbol games can be performed in a short time.

  Therefore, a game in which the normal probability is set to the second hit probability is referred to as “short time”, and a game in which the normal probability is set to the first hit probability is referred to as “non-short time”. In the present embodiment, the first probability variation gaming state, the second probability variation gaming state, and the short-time gaming state are short in time, and the normal gaming state and the big hit gaming state are non-short-time.

  In addition, time reduction shows the advantageous state which concerns on the game machine of this invention, and non-time reduction shows a non-advantageous state. In addition, the time saving according to the present invention is a state in which the probability of usual figure is higher than that of non-time saving. However, the time saving according to the gaming machine of the present invention is a state in which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 46 is longer than the non-time saving, or a state in which the fluctuation time (driving time) of the ordinary electric accessory 46 is longer than the non-time saving. Also good.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, there are two types of jackpots determined based on winnings to the first start port 44 and the second start port 45: 16R (round) and 4R (round). When the 16R jackpot is determined, 16 round games are executed during the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, when the 4R jackpot is determined, four round games are executed during the jackpot gaming state.

  The probability that a 16R jackpot will be won during non-time savings is set to 50%, and the probability that a 4R jackpot will be won is set to 50%. When the jackpot of 16R is won in a short time, and then the started jackpot gaming state is finished, the gaming state shifts to the first certain change gaming state. In addition, when the 4R big hit is determined during the non-time saving, and then the started big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the second probability variable gaming state. In other words, when the big hit is won during non-time savings, and then the started big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state shifts to the first probability changing gaming state or the second probability changing gaming state depending on the type of the big hit.

  The probability that a 16R jackpot will be won during the short time is set to 50%, and the probability that a 4R jackpot will be won is set to 50%. When the jackpot of 16R is won in the short time, and then the started jackpot gaming state is finished, the gaming state shifts to the first certain change gaming state. In addition, when the 4R jackpot is won in the short time, and then the started jackpot gaming state is finished, the gaming state shifts to the first probability variable gaming state. That is, when the big hit is won during non-time savings, and then the started big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the first probability variable gaming state regardless of the type of the big hit.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 72 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main variation pattern determination table (for loss)]
First, the main variation pattern determination table (for loss) will be described with reference to FIG.
The main variation pattern determination table (for losing) is referred to when losing is won in a special symbol game. This main variation pattern determination table (for lose) defines the relationship among the gaming state, the reach determination random value, the effect selection random value, the variation pattern, the variation pattern command, and the variation time.

  In the main variation time determination table (for lose), the gaming state is identified as a normal gaming state, a first probability variation gaming state (including a short-time gaming state), and a second probability variation gaming state. Further, the first probability variation gaming state is divided into five according to the number of games and the presence / absence of a fall winning, and the second certain variation gaming state is divided into two, other than the time of falling winning and the time of falling winning.

  The reach determination random number range defines the reach variation time for determining the reach variation time and the reach determination random number range for which the reach variation time is not determined. The reach determination random number value is extracted from the reach determination counter and stored in the main RAM 73 when the game ball wins the first and second start ports 44 and 45 in each gaming state. The reach determination random number extracted from the reach determination counter of the present embodiment is set to 0-250.

  For example, the reach determination random number range for determining the reach variation time during the normal gaming state is defined as 0-25. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and “1” is extracted as the reach determination random value, the variation time for reach (any one of 20000 msec, 30000 msec, and 40000 msec) is determined.

  When the gaming state is the first probability variation gaming state and the number of games is 33G (game), 66G, or 99G, the extracted reach determination random number value is not referred to and the dedicated variation time is determined. . In addition, when the game state is the first probability variation game state and the number of games is 100G or more, or when the game state is the second probability variation game state and the fall is winning, the extracted reach determination random number value is The variation time is determined without reference.

  The main-side effect selection random number range defines a reach determination random number range, a variation time, and a main-side effect selection random number range corresponding to the effect contents. The random number for main-side effect selection is extracted from the main-side effect selection counter when a game ball wins the first and second start ports 44 and 45 in each gaming state. The main-side effect selection random number extracted from the main-side effect selection counter of this embodiment is set to 0-99.

  For example, the main-side effect selection random number range that determines 20000 msec as the variation time (normal reach as the effect content) during the normal gaming state is defined as 0-59. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, “1” is extracted as the reach determination random number value and “1” is extracted as the main-side effect selection random value, the variation time is 20000 msec (as the effect contents) Normal reach) is determined.

  The variation pattern is data representing the production contents. For example, the fluctuation pattern 02H represents normal reach. The variation pattern command is data representing winning, variation time, and effect contents, and is transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200. When the variation pattern command is transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200, a parameter for specifying the gaming state is also transmitted to the sub control circuit 200.

[Main variation pattern determination table (for big hits)]
Next, the main variation pattern determination table (for big hits) will be described with reference to FIG.
The main variation pattern determination table (for big hit) is referred to when a big hit is won in a special symbol game. This main variation pattern determination table (for jackpot) defines the relationship among the gaming state, jackpot type, effect selection random value, variation pattern, variation pattern command, and variation time.

  The game state identification in the main variation time determination table (for big hit) is the same as that in the main variation pattern determination table (for lose). As described above, there are two types of jackpot types: 16R and 4R. When the jackpot type is referred to, the number of games in the first probability variable gaming state is 100G (game) and is in the case of falling winning or in the case of falling in the second certain variable gaming state.

  The main-side effect selection random number range, variation pattern, variation pattern command, and variation time are the same as those in the main variation pattern determination table (for loss).

  For example, if it is 100G or more in the first probability variation gaming state, when the winning combination is 4R, and the jackpot type is 4R, even if the random number value for main side effect selection is 0-99, it will fluctuate The time is determined to be 65,010 msec. The contents of the effect of the fall re-variation jackpot will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Holding effect selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition]
Next, the on-hold effect selection table at the time of the big hit random number acquisition will be described with reference to FIG.
The jackpot random number acquisition pending presentation selection table is referred to when the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is a random value corresponding to the jackpot winning. This big effect random number on hold production selection table defines the relationship between the random effect range for on hold production selection and the production contents.

  The on-hold effect selection random number range defines a range of on-hold effect selection random numbers corresponding to the effect contents. The random number value for holding effect selection is extracted from the counter for selecting the holding effect when the game ball wins the first and second start openings 44 and 45. The random number for holding effect selection extracted from the holding effect selection counter of the present embodiment is set to 0-99.

  For example, when the big hit determination random number value corresponding to the big hit winning is extracted and “51” is extracted as the hold effect selecting random value, the big hit notice effect at the time of determining the big hit is determined as the content of the hold effect. The The holding effect is an effect that is performed by displaying the number of holdings related to the special symbol game on the display area 13a of the display device 13 and changing the display mode.

The jackpot notice effect at the time of jackpot confirmation is an effect to make a jackpot notice, and the fall notice effect at the time of jackpot confirmation is an effect to make a false fall notice.
In addition, the fall announcement effect at the time of big hit determination is determined during 100G or more in the first certain variation game state and the second certain variation game state, and becomes invalid even if won in other states.

[Holding random number acquisition hold effect selection table]
Next, the suspension effect selection table at the time of losing random number acquisition will be described with reference to FIG.
The lost effect acquisition pending holding selection table is referred to when the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is not a random value corresponding to the winning of the jackpot (the random value corresponding to the winning of the winning). . This lost random number acquisition hold effect selection table defines the relationship between the hold effect selection random number range and the effect contents.

The on-hold effect selection random number range defines a range of on-hold effect selection random numbers corresponding to the effect contents.
For example, when the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the winning of the loss is extracted and “76” is extracted as the random effect value for selecting the hold effect, the jackpot notice effect at the time of losing decision is determined as the content of the hold effect. The The jackpot notice effect at the time of losing confirmation is an effect of making a false jackpot notice, and the fall notice effect at the time of losing confirmation is an effect of making a false fall notice.

  In addition, the fall notice effect at the time of losing decision is determined during the first certain variation game state and 100G or more during the second certain variation game state, and becomes invalid in other states even if elected.

[Holding effect selection table for falling random numbers]
Next, the fallen random number acquisition hold effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
The hold effect selection table at the time of falling random number acquisition is referred to when the random number value extracted from the falling determination counter is a random value corresponding to the winning of the falling. This fall effect random number hold effect selection table defines the relationship between the hold effect selection random number range and the effect contents.

The on-hold effect selection random number range defines a range of on-hold effect selection random numbers corresponding to the effect contents.
For example, when a random number value corresponding to the winning of the fall is extracted from the fall determination counter, the fall notice at the time of the fall decision is determined as the content of the hold effect regardless of the random number value for selecting the hold effect. The The fall notice effect at the time of fall confirmation is an effect of notifying the fall. The fall notice effect at the time of fall confirmation is determined during 100G or more in the first probability variation game state and in the second probability variation game state, and becomes invalid in other states even if elected.

  The big hit determination counter and the fall determination counter are provided independently. For this reason, a big hit determination random number value corresponding to a big hit winning may be extracted from the big hit determination counter, and a fall determining random number value corresponding to a falling win may be extracted from the fall determining counter. In this case, priority is given to the hold effect determined by the hold effect selection table at the time of falling random number acquisition.

<Configuration of data table stored in program ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the program ROM 202 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Sub effect content determination table (for loser)]
Next, the sub effect content determination table (for loss) will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub effect content determination table (for loss) is referred to when the winning content in the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200 is lost.

  The sub effect content determination table (for loss) defines the relationship among the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200, the sub-side effect selection random number range, the effect stage, and the sub effect content. To do.

  The sub-side effect selection random number range defines the range of random numbers for sub-side effect selection corresponding to the change pattern command (including the change pattern, main change time, and main effect contents) and the sub effect contents. The sub-side effect selection random number is extracted from the sub-side effect selection counter when the game ball wins the first and second start openings 44 and 45. The sub-side effect selection random number extracted from the sub-side effect selection counter of the present embodiment is set to 0-99.

  The production stage is provided in accordance with each game state, and is used to vary the composition of the production. For example, each stage has a different background displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13, for example. In the normal gaming state, the normal stage 1 or the normal stage 2 is executed.

  In addition, after the transition to the first probability variation game state, when the number of games of the special symbol game is 1G to 99G, the first probability variation dedicated stage is executed, and when the number of games of the special symbol game is 100G or more, the first probability variation dedicated special stage. Is executed.

  For example, when the variation pattern command in the normal gaming state is “83H02H” and “1” is extracted as the sub-side effect selection random value, normal reach 1 (losing) is determined as the sub-effect content. Specifically, normal reach 1 for normal stage 1 (losing) is determined in the case of normal stage 1, and normal reach 1 (losing) for normal stage 2 is determined in the case of normal stage 2.

  In addition, when the variation pattern command of the 30th G after the transition to the first probability variation gaming state is “83H06H”, even if the extracted random number for sub-side effect selection is any of 0 to 99, the first probability variation only A stage shortening variation effect B is determined.

  As an effect corresponding to the reserved special symbol game, the first variation variation stage shortening variation effect B is determined twice or more consecutively, and the continuous first variation variation stage shortening variation effect B is related to reach. Production may be determined. In this case, the effect of the first variable variation stage shortening variation effect B is changed to the count effect. The count effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Sub-production content determination table (for big hits)]
Next, the sub effect content determination table (for big hits) will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub effect content determination table (for big hit) is referred to when the winning content in the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200 is a win.

  The sub effect content determination table (for big hit) defines the relationship between the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 70 to the sub control circuit 200, the sub-side effect selection random number range, the effect stage, and the sub effect content. To do.

  For example, when the variation pattern command in the normal gaming state is “83H12H” and “1” is extracted as the sub-side effect selection random number value, normal reach 1 (winning) is determined as the sub-effect content. Specifically, in the case of the normal stage 1, the normal reach 1 for normal stage 1 is determined, and in the case of the normal stage 2, the normal reach 1 for normal stage 2 is determined.

[Sub-holding effect selection table]
Next, the sub-holding effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub-holding effect selection table defines the relationship among the effect stage, the main determination content, the sub effect content determination random number range, and the sub effect content.

  The main determination contents are referred to the holding effect selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition (see FIG. 11), the holding effect selection table at the time of loss random number acquisition (see FIG. 12), and the holding effect selection table at the time of falling random number acquisition (see FIG. 13). It is the determined production content.

  The sub effect content determination random number range defines a range of the sub effect content determination random number corresponding to the sub effect content. The sub-effect content determination random number value is extracted from the sub-effect content determination counter and stored in the work RAM 203 when, for example, the effect content is determined with reference to a big hit random number acquisition pending effect selection table or the like. The sub effect content determination random number extracted from the sub effect content determination counter of the present embodiment is set to 0-99.

For example, if the production stage is the normal stage 1 or 2 and the main decision content is the big hit announcement effect when the big hit is confirmed, if “1” is extracted as the sub production content determination random value, Is determined. In the present embodiment, when there is a hold related to the special symbol game, symbols (holding symbols) indicating the hold are displayed in the display area 13a by the number of the hold. Then, the color of the reserved symbol is changed as the sub-effect content (the reserved effect), and the expected value at which the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed is expressed by the color type of the reserved symbol.
The hold symbol indicates a specific example of hold display information according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

  If the stage is the first stage dedicated to the first probability variation or the second stage dedicated to the second probability variation, and the main decision content is the fall notice at the time of fall confirmation, the sub production content decision random value is 0 to 99, “Danger hold” is decided as the production content. The danger hold in this embodiment is an effect that suggests a fall by changing the hold symbol.

  In the present embodiment, when a fall is won in the first probability variation dedicated special stage or the second probability variation dedicated stage, a holding effect that suggests a fall is always performed. However, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention may be configured to fall (end the first and second probability variation gaming states) without performing a holding effect that suggests falling.

  If the stage is the first stage dedicated to the first probability variation or the second stage dedicated to the second variation, and the main decision content is the fall notice announcement effect when the big hit is confirmed, the sub production content decision random value is 0 to 99. “Danger hold” is decided as the production content. In this case, a holding effect that suggests a fall is performed, but in the special symbol game corresponding to the hold that suggests the fall, an effect of notifying the big hit (reversing effect) is performed. Therefore, even if a holding effect suggesting a fall is performed, the player can expect a subsequent reversal.

  The first probability variation dedicated stage is executed during the first probability variation gaming state 1G to 99G, or the short-time gaming state. In other words, the first probability variation dedicated stage is executed in 1G to 99G after the transition to the first probability variation gaming state. Then, in the effects of 33G and 66G of the first probability change dedicated stage, the continuation or fall of the first probability change game state is suggested, and in 99G, the effect of informing the continuation or fall of the first probability change game state is performed. Thus, the player can play a game while expecting that the first probability variation gaming state is continued until 99G of the first probability variation dedicated stage is completed. For this reason, in the stage for exclusive use of the first probability change, the reserved symbol (danger hold) of the fall notice is not displayed as the sub effect content (hold effect).

[First probable gaming state 33G-th continuous lottery table]
Next, the first probability variation gaming state 33G-th continuous lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.
The first probability variation game state 33G-th continuous lottery table has a special symbol start prize (game ball is awarded at the first and second start ports 44, 45) corresponding to 33G after shifting to the first probability variation game state. To be referenced.

  The first probability variation gaming state 33G-th continuous lottery table shows the relationship between the gaming state at the start of the 33G-th, the stage stage before the start of the 33G-th stage, the random number range for stage lottery, the contents of the stage, and the stage stage from the 34th G Is specified.

  The stage lottery random number range defines the range of stage lottery random numbers corresponding to the production contents and the production stage from the 34th G. The random number value for stage lottery is extracted from the stage lottery counter and stored in the work RAM 203 when, for example, there is a special symbol start winning corresponding to 33G in the first probability variation gaming state. The stage lottery random value extracted from the stage lottery counter of this embodiment is set to 0-99.

  The content of the effect defines continuation and end as an effect using the display device 13. When the continuation is determined as the production content, an image suggesting the continuation of the production stage before the 33Gth start is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. Then, the first probability variation state dedicated stage A, which is the stage before the start of the 33Gth, is continued after the 34th G.

  When the end is determined as the effect content, an image suggesting the end of the effect stage before the 33Gth start is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. Then, the first probability variation state dedicated stage A, which is the stage before the start of the 33Gth, ends, and after the 34th G, the first probability variation dedicated stage B is executed.

  The first probability variation dedicated stage includes a first probability variation dedicated stage A and a first probability variation dedicated stage B. The first probability variation dedicated stage A indicates the continuation of the first probability variation gaming state, and the first probability variation dedicated stage B indicates the fall of the first probability variation gaming state.

  When the gaming state at the start of the 33rd G after the transition to the first probability variable gaming state is the short-time gaming state, the falling is won in the falling lottery performed between the start of 1G to 33G. Therefore, when the gaming state at the start of the 33rd G is the short-time gaming state, “end” is determined as the effect content regardless of the stage lottery random value between 0 and 99.

  In addition, when the gaming state at the start of the 33rd G after the transition to the first probability variation gaming state is the first probability variation gaming state, in the falling lottery performed between the start of 1G to 33G, the fall is won. Absent. However, even if the gaming state at the start of the 33rd G is the first probability variation gaming state, for example, when “91” is extracted as the stage lottery random value, “end” is determined as the effect content.

  Thereby, even if it has not actually fallen (even if the first probability variation gaming state is continued), the stage after stage 34G is changed to the first probability variation dedicated stage B that suggests a fall. As a result, it can appear to have fallen although it has not actually fallen (the first probability variation gaming state has ended).

[First Probability Game State 66Gth Continuous Lottery Table]
Next, the first probability variation gaming state 66G-th continuous lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.
The first probability variation gaming state 66G continuation lottery table has a special symbol start winning corresponding to 66G after the transition to the first probability variation gaming state (a game ball has been awarded to the first and second starting openings 44 and 45). To be referenced.

  The first probability variation gaming state 66G-th continuous lottery table shows the relationship between the gaming state at the start of the 66Gth, the stage stage before the 66G-th start, the stage random number range, the stage contents, and stage stage from the 67th stage. Is specified.

  The content of the effect defines continuation, end, and restoration as an effect using the display device 13. When continuation is determined as the production content, an image suggesting continuation of the production stage before the 66Gth start is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. Then, the stage stage before the 66th G start is continued after the 67th G stage.

  When revival is determined as the effect content, an image suggesting that the effect stage before the start of the 33rd G is revitalized is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. Then, the second probability variation state dedicated stage B, which is the stage before the 66Gth start, ends, and after the 67Gth, the first probability variation dedicated stage A is executed.

  Further, when the end is determined as the effect content, an image suggesting the end of the effect stage before the 66Gth start is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. Then, the first probability variation state dedicated stage A, which is the stage before the 66Gth start, ends, and after the 67Gth, the first probability variation dedicated stage B is executed.

  If the gaming state at the start of the 66th G after the transition to the first probability changing gaming state is the first probability changing gaming state, and the stage stage before the 66G starting is the first probability changing dedicated stage A, the stage lottery disturbance When “96” is extracted as a numerical value, “end” is determined as the production content. Thereby, even if it does not actually fall (even if the first probability variation gaming state is continued), the stage after stage 67G is changed to the first probability variation dedicated stage B that suggests a fall.

  Note that the probability that the stage after 67G will be changed to the first probability change dedicated stage B (1/20) even if it has not actually fallen is the first stage for stage 34G or later even if it has not actually fallen. It is lower than the probability (1/10) of changing to the stage B for probability variation.

  If the gaming state at the start of the 66th G after the transition to the first probability changing gaming state is the first probability changing gaming state and the stage stage before the 66G starting is the first probability changing dedicated stage B, the stage lottery disturbance Regardless of the numerical value from 0 to 99, “revival” is determined as the production content. As a result, the stage after stage 67G is changed from the first probability variation dedicated stage B to the first probability variation dedicated stage A.

  That is, even if the actual stage does not fall, the stage after stage 34G is changed to the first stage B for the first probability change, and if it has not fallen until the start of 66G, the first chance change suggesting that the stage has not fallen. Always return to dedicated stage A. As a result, it is possible to achieve a production effect that has been restored from an unfavorable state to an advantageous state for the player, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

[Direction transition after transition to the first probability variation game state]
Next, the transition of effects using the display device 13 after shifting to the first probability variation gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19, a specific effect is executed in the first probability variation dedicated stage A from the 1G to 32G after the transition to the first probability variation gaming state.

  In the 33rd G, a judgment effect that suggests whether or not the probability variation state has fallen is executed. When success is expressed in the 33G judgment effect, a specific effect is executed in the first probability variation dedicated stage A from the 34G to 65G. In this case, it has not fallen from the first probability variation game state.

  On the other hand, if a failure is expressed in the 33G judgment effect, the time reduction / medium effect is executed in the first probability variation dedicated stage B from the 34G to 65G. During execution of the short-time effect, there is a case where the player has not fallen from the first probability variation game state and a case where the player has fallen from the first probability variation game state.

  In the 66Gth, a judgment effect that suggests whether or not the probability variation state has fallen is executed. When success is expressed in the 66G judgment effect, a specific effect is executed in the first probability variation dedicated stage A from the 67G to the 98G. In this case, it has not fallen from the first probability variation game state.

  On the other hand, if a failure is expressed in the 66G judgment effect, the time reduction / intermediate effect is executed in the first probability variation dedicated stage B from the 67G to the 98G. During execution of the short-time effect, there is a case where the player has not fallen from the first probability variation game state and a case where the player has fallen from the first probability variation game state.

  In the 99th eye, a judgment effect that suggests whether or not the probability variation state has fallen is executed. When success is expressed in the 99G judgment production, the special design game after the 100G is executed in the special stage dedicated to the first probability change. In other words, if it has not fallen from the first probability variation gaming state by 99G, success is always expressed in the 99G judgment performance.

  On the other hand, if a failure is expressed in the 99G judgment effect, the effect in the normal gaming state (normal stages 1 and 2) is executed in the special symbol game after the 100G. In other words, if the player falls from the first probability variation gaming state by the 99Gth, failure is always expressed in the 99G judgment effect.

  In addition, in the special symbol game after the 100G, when a fall is won, the fall is notified in a special effect corresponding to the special symbol game in which the fall was won. Then, in the special symbol game next to the special symbol game where the fall is won, the effect in the normal gaming state (normal stages 1 and 2) is executed.

  In this embodiment, in order to execute a judgment effect that suggests whether or not the probability variation state has fallen to the 33G, 66G, and 99G, the 99G game after the transition to the first probability variation game state is monotonous. It can be avoided. In addition, when a success that suggests a non-winning chance of falling is expressed in the judgment production, the player can recognize that the fall has not been won in the previous game, so the player's expectation Can continue.

  In the present embodiment, when success is expressed in the 33G and 66G judgment effects, a specific effect is subsequently executed in the first probability variation dedicated stage A. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the probability variation gaming state is highly likely to be continued while the specific performance is performed in the first probability variation dedicated stage A.

  In addition, when success is expressed in the 99G judgment effect in the present embodiment, special effects are executed on the first stage of the special symbol game for the 100G and later special symbol games. Thereby, when the fall is won, it is possible to make the player recognize that the probability variation gaming state (short time) has ended.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, the contents of a program executed by the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Main processing]
First, main processing by the control of the main CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, first, the main CPU 71 performs a watchdog timer disable process (S1). In this process, the watchdog timer value is reset.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs input / output port setting processing (S2). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not it is in a power interruption detection state (S3). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the power interruption detection signal is HI (high level). When the power interruption detection signal is HI, it is determined that the power interruption detection state is set, and when the power interruption detection signal is not HI, it is determined that the power interruption detection state is not set.

  When it is determined in the process of S3 that the power interruption is detected (YES), the main CPU 71 repeats the process of S3. On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S3 that the power interruption detection state is not set (NO), the main CPU 71 performs a sub-control reception acceptance wait process (S4). In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a process of waiting until the sub control circuit 200 receives a signal.

  Next, the main CPU 71 permits writing to the RAM (S5). In this processing, the main CPU 71 performs processing for permitting writing to the main RAM 73. Subsequently, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the backup clear switch 121 (see FIG. 6) is on (S6).

  In the process of S6, when determining that the backup clear switch 121 is not on (NO), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a power interruption detection flag (S7). When determining that there is a power interruption detection flag (YES), the main CPU 71 calculates a work damage check value (S8). In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a damage check on the work area and calculates a work damage check value.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the work damage check value is a normal value (S9). When determining that the work damage check value is a normal value (YES), the main CPU 71 sets 7FFEH in the stack pointer (S10). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 performs initial setting of the work area at the time of power recovery (S11).

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts a high probability gaming state display notification process at the time of power recovery (S12). In this process, the main CPU 71 is in a high-probability state at the time of power recovery when the game state at the time of power recovery is a game state (first and second probability variation game state) with a high probability of winning a special symbol game. A display notifying this is displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13. Note that the notification display may be configured to end at the beginning or end of the first fluctuation after power-on (power recovery).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 71 sets a command for power recovery (S13). In this process, the main CPU 71 stores in the main RAM 73 a command for returning to the gaming state at the time of power interruption. The command for returning to the gaming state at the time of power interruption stored in the main RAM 73 is then transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs initial setting of CPU peripheral devices (S14). When this process ends, the program address returns to the address before the power interruption. That is, it returns to the program address indicated by the program counter returned from the stack area.

  When it is determined in step S6 that the backup clear switch 121 is ON (YES), in step S7 it is determined that there is no power interruption detection flag (NO), or in step S9, the work damage check value is a normal value. If not (NO), the main CPU 71 sets 8000H to the stack pointer (S15).

  Next, the main CPU 71 acquires initial values of random numbers related to jackpot determination (S16). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 clears the entire work area (S17). Then, the main CPU 71 sets initial values of random numbers related to jackpot determination (S18).

  After that, the main CPU 71 performs initial setting of the work area when the RAM is initialized (S19). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 sets a command for initializing the RAM (S20). That is, the RAM initialization command is stored in the main RAM 73. The RAM initialization command stored in the main RAM 73 is then transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs initial setting of CPU peripheral devices (S21). Then, the system timer interrupt process is prohibited (S22). The system timer interrupt process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 71 updates the initial value random number (S23). That is, the initial random number counter value is updated. Thereafter, the main CPU 71 permits a system timer interrupt process (S24). Next, the main CPU 71 updates the effect random number (S25). That is, the effect random number counter value is updated.

  Next, the main CPU 71 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 73 and determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more (S26). When determining that the system timer monitoring timer value is 3 or more (YES), the main CPU 71 subtracts 3 from the value of the system timer monitoring timer (S27).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol control process (S28). In this process, the main CPU 71 extracts a big hit determination random number value and a winning symbol determination random number value in accordance with detection signals from the first start port switch 116 and the second start port switch 117. Then, a special symbol lottery is performed with reference to the hit determination table stored in the main ROM 72. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a big win is won in the special symbol lottery, and the determination result is stored in the main RAM 73.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a normal symbol control process (S29). In this process, the main CPU 71 extracts a random number value according to the detection signal from the pass gate switch 114. Then, referring to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 72, the normal symbol lottery is performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won and the determination result is stored in the main RAM 73. In the case of winning a win in the normal symbol lottery, the ordinary electric accessory 46 is in an open state, and it becomes easy for a game ball to win (win) in the second start opening 45.

Next, the main CPU 71 performs a symbol display device control process (S30). In this process, the main CPU 71 stores a control signal for driving the first special symbol display device 62 a or the second special symbol display device 62 b and the normal symbol display device 63 in the main RAM 73. This control signal is generated based on the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 73 in the processes of S28 and S29 and the result of the normal symbol control process.
Thereafter, the main CPU 71 transmits the control signal stored in the main RAM 73 to the special symbol display device 62 and the normal symbol display device 63. The first special symbol display device 62a or the second special symbol display device 62b variably displays the special symbol based on the received control signal, and then stops the special symbol. The normal symbol display device 63 displays the normal symbol variably based on the received control signal, and then stops the normal symbol.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs game information data generation processing (S31). In this process, the main CPU 71 generates data related to game information signals to be transmitted to the base computer or hall computer and stores the data in the main RAM 73.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 71 performs symbol reservation number data generation processing (S32). In this process, the main CPU 71 stores in the main RAM 73 control signals for driving the first special symbol hold display LEDs 65a and 65b, the second special symbol hold display LEDs 65c and 65d, and the normal symbol hold display LEDs 67a and 67b. This control signal is a detection signal from the first start port switch 116, the second start port switch 117, and the passing gate switch 114, and update of the reserved number data that is updated in accordance with execution of the special symbol and normal symbol variation display. Generated based on the result.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs port output processing (S33). In this process, the main CPU 71 outputs the control signal stored in the main RAM 73 in the processes of S30, S31, and S32 described above from each port. Specifically, power is supplied to a solenoid actuator that opens and closes the LED power source (common signal) for lighting the LED, the first and second prize winning ports 53 and 54, and the normal electric accessory 46.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 71 conducts a winning mouth related command control process (S34). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 performs a payout process (S35). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first grand prize opening 53, the second big prize opening 54, the first starting opening 44, the second starting opening 45, and the general winning openings 51 and 52. Check. If there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each win is sent to the payout / firing control circuit 123.

[Special symbol control processing]
Next, the special symbol control process performed in S28 of the main process (see FIG. 21) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 loads a control state flag stored in the main RAM 73 (S41). That is, the main CPU 71 reads the control state flag from the main RAM 73.

  In FIG. 22, numerical values shown below S42 to S49 represent control state flags corresponding to those steps. This control state flag is stored in a storage area that functions as a control state flag in the main RAM 73. The main CPU 71 advances the special symbol game by executing each step corresponding to the numerical value of the control state flag.

  The main CPU 71 determines whether or not to execute various processes of S42 to S49 based on the value of the control state flag. The control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S42 to step S49 to be executed.

  Further, the main CPU 71 executes processing of each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer set for each step of S42 to S49. Before reaching the predetermined timing, other subroutines are executed without executing the processing of each step. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  When the process of S41 ends, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol storage check process (S42). In this process, the main CPU 71 sets a value “01H” indicating special symbol variation time management to the control state flag. Then, a fall determination, a hit determination, a special symbol determination, a special symbol variation pattern determination, a special symbol variation time determination, and the like are performed.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol variation time management process (S43). In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the value “02H” indicating the special symbol display time management in the control state flag when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol display time management process (S44). In this process, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the main CPU 71 sets a value “03H” indicating the hit start interval management in the control state flag. Further, when the result of the hit determination is not a big win, the main CPU 71 sets a value “07H” indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts a hit start interval management process (S45). In this process, when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the main CPU 71 sets a value “04H” indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening (S46). In this process, when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the main CPU 71 sets a value “04H” indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special winning opening release process (S47). In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the value “05H” indicating the waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening in the control state flag when the number of opening of the big winning opening has not reached the upper limit. Further, when the number of times the special winning opening is opened reaches the upper limit value, a value “06H” indicating the hit end interval is set in the control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a hit end interval process (S48). In this process, when the time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed, the main CPU 71 sets a value “07H” indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 71 conducts a special symbol game end process (S49). In this process, the main CPU 71 sets a value “00H” indicating a special symbol storage check in the control state flag.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, when it is not the big hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is lost, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flags in the order of “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “07H”. set. Thereby, the main CPU 71 executes the processes of S42, S43, S44, and S49 at a predetermined timing.

  Further, when it is not the big hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is the big hit, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flags in the order of “00H”, “01H”, “02H”, “03H”. Thereby, the main CPU 71 executes the processing of S42, S43, S44, and S45 at a predetermined timing, and executes control to the big hit or small hit gaming state.

  When executing control to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 71 sets the control state flag in the order of “04H” and “05H”. Thereby, the main CPU 71 executes the processes of S47 and S46 at a predetermined timing, and executes the big hit game.

  When the big hit game end condition is satisfied, the main CPU 71 sets “04H”, “06H”, and “07H” in this order. Thereby, the main CPU 71 executes the processes of step S46, step S48, and step S49 at a predetermined timing, and ends the big hit game.

  As described above, the special symbol control process branches the process according to the status. Although not described in detail, the normal symbol control process (S29 in FIG. 21) is also branched according to the status, as in the special symbol control process.

  The program of the present embodiment is programmed so that a pure return process from the small module to the parent module is possible with a call instruction when the process is branched according to the status. As a result, the capacity of the program can be reduced as compared with the case where the jump table is arranged.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
Next, the special symbol storage check process performed in S42 of the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is “00H”, which is a value indicating the special symbol storage check process (S61). When determining that the control state flag is not “00H” (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol storage check process, and moves the process to the special symbol control process.

  When it is determined in the process of S61 that the control state flag is “00H”, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is a special symbol game start-up memory (S62).

  In the process of S62, the main CPU 71 sets the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) or the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second provided in the main RAM 73. It is determined whether or not data is stored in the special symbol start storage area (4). If data is stored in each first special symbol start storage area or each second special symbol start storage area, the main CPU 71 determines that there is a start memory for the special symbol game. On the other hand, if no data is stored in any special symbol start storage area, the main CPU 71 determines that there is no special symbol game start storage.

In the first special symbol start storage area (0), data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the changing first special symbol is stored as the start memory. In the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), the data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the four first special symbols held is started. Stored as a memory.
In the second special symbol start storage area (0), data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol is stored as the start memory. In the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the data (information) of the special symbol game corresponding to the four second special symbols held is started. Stored as a memory.

  The first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) and the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) are the gaming machines of the present invention. A specific example of the hold information storage means according to FIG. In addition, the fact that special symbol game data (information) is stored as the start memory in the first special symbol start storage area (0) or the second special symbol start storage area (0) means that the lottery starts in the gaming machine of the present invention A specific example of the condition being met is shown.

  In the process of S62, when it is determined that there is no special symbol game start memory (NO), the main CPU 71 conducts a demo display process (S63). Thereafter, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol storage check process, and moves the process to a special symbol control process.

  In the demonstration display process, the main CPU 71 sets a demonstration display permission value in the main RAM 73. In other words, the main CPU 71 demonstrates the demonstration when the state in which the special symbol game start-up memory (special symbol start storage area in which the jackpot determination random value is stored) is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). A predetermined value is set as the display permission value.

  The main CPU 71 sets demo display command data in the main RAM 73 when the demonstration display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command data is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. When the sub control circuit 200 receives the demo display command data, the sub control circuit 200 displays a demo screen in the display area 13 a of the display device 13.

  When it is determined in the process of S62 that there is a special symbol game start memory (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the earliest hold is a start memory corresponding to the second special symbol (S64). . When it is determined that the earliest hold is the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol (YES), the main CPU 71 sets “02H” as the variation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 (S65). “02H” is a value indicating that the second special symbol is currently fluctuating.

  In the process of S62, when it is determined that there is no special symbol game start memory (NO), the main CPU 71 sets “01H” as the variation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 (S66). “01H” is a value indicating that the first special symbol is currently fluctuating.

  After the process of S65 or after the process of S66, the main CPU 71 sets a value “01H” indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag (S67). Next, the main CPU 71 performs special symbol memory transfer processing (S68).

  In the special symbol memory transfer process, when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 71 starts each of the data in the first special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) with the first special symbol start. Shift (store) the storage areas (0) to (3). Further, when the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol, the data of the second special symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) are respectively stored in the second special symbol start storage areas (0) to (3). Shift (memorize).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a fall determination process (S69). In this process, the main CPU 71 performs a falling lottery. The falling lottery is a lottery in which a random value is extracted from a fall determination counter and a winning or non-winning decision is made.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs jackpot determination processing (S70). This jackpot determination process corresponds to the jackpot lottery means according to the gaming machine of the present invention. In this process, the main CPU 71 reads the high probability flag, and selects one hit determination table from a plurality of hit determination tables based on the read high probability flag. The plurality of hit determination tables differ in the number of determination values (big hit determination values) that are big hits.

  When the high probability flag is a predetermined value, the main CPU 71 selects a high probability hit determination table with a large number of jackpot determination values, and when the high probability flag is not a predetermined value, the number of jackpot determination values Select a normal hit judgment table with few. Thereby, when the gaming state flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is a high probability state (probability variation gaming state), it is a big hit than when it is a low probability state (normal gaming state, short-time gaming state) The probability of transitioning to the gaming state increases.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 71 extracts the jackpot determination random number that is extracted at the time of special symbol start winning and is set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). Refer to the selected hit determination table. The main CPU 71 determines that it is a big hit when the random number for jackpot determination and the big hit determination value match.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol determination process (S71). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol when the result of the hit determination is a big hit. On the other hand, the main CPU 71 determines a lost symbol as a special symbol when the result of the hit determination is not a big hit (in the case of a loss).

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs special symbol variation pattern determination processing (S72). In this process, the main CPU 71 selects a special symbol variation pattern determination table (see FIGS. 9 and 10) based on the result of the jackpot determination determined in the process of step S70. Then, the main CPU 71 refers to the selected special symbol variation pattern determination table, determines the variation pattern based on the gaming state and the main-side effect selection random number value (reach determination random value), and stores the predetermined area in the main RAM 73. To store.

  Data indicating the variation pattern stored in the main RAM 73 is supplied to the first special symbol display device 62a or the second special symbol display device 62b. As a result, the first special symbol display device 62a or the second special symbol display device 62b displays the special symbol variably in the determined variation pattern, and then stops and displays the special symbol determined in the processing of S71.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern command. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 determines the contents of the effect display based on the received variation pattern command, and executes the effect display.

  Next, the main CPU 71 performs special symbol variation time setting processing (S73). In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol in the first timer, and clears the storage area used for the current variation display. The first timer according to the present embodiment includes a variation time corresponding to the above-described special symbol variation pattern, a variation start waiting time, a hit start interval time, a big prize opening time, a round interval time, a hit end interval time, and the like. Are set at an appropriate timing.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a special symbol effect start command in the main RAM 73 (S74). The special symbol effect start command is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 performs control for starting the presentation based on the received special symbol presentation start command.

  Next, the main CPU 71 clears the value of the special symbol start storage area (0) used for the current variation display (S75). When the process of S75 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol storage check process, and moves the process to a special symbol control process.

[Falling judgment processing]
Next, the fall determination process performed in S69 of the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 23) will be described with reference to FIG.
The fall determination process corresponds to a fall lottery means and a game state transition means according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the gaming state is any probability variation gaming state (S81). When the main CPU 71 determines that the gaming state is not any probability-changing gaming state (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the fall determination process, and moves the process to a special symbol memory check process.

  In the process of S81, when it is determined that the gaming state is any probability variation gaming state (YES), the main CPU 71 performs a falling lottery and determines whether or not the result is a winning combination (S82). When the main CPU 71 determines that the fall has not been won (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the fall determination process and shifts the process to a special symbol storage check process.

  In the process of S82, when it is determined that the fall has been won (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the gaming state is the first certain change gaming state (S83). When determining that the gaming state is the first probability variation gaming state (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S84).

  When it is determined that the value of the time counter is “0” in the process of S84, or when it is determined that the gaming state is not the first probability variable gaming state (NO) in the process of S83, the main CPU 71 determines the probability varying gaming state. The flag is cleared and the normal gaming state flag is set (S85).

When the value of the time-count counter is “0” in the first probability variable gaming state, the 99th special symbol game is started in the first probability variable gaming state. And, if the winning is won from the first special symbol game to the 99th special symbol game, the gaming state shifts from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state after the 99th special symbol game is finished.
Further, when the gaming state is the second probability variation gaming state, the gaming state shifts from the second probability variation gaming state to the normal gaming state after the special symbol game won for falling.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the time-count counter is not “0” (NO) in the process of S84, the main CPU 71 clears the first probability variable game state flag and sets the time-short game state flag (S86). If the first special symbol game to the 98th special symbol game are won in the first certain variation game state, the gaming state shifts from the first certain variation game state to the short-time gaming state.

After the process of S86 or after the process of S85, the main CPU 71 sets a gaming state transition command in the main RAM 73 (S87). The gaming state transition command is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the gaming state based on the received gaming state transition command, and executes an effect corresponding to the gaming state.
After the process of S87, the main CPU 71 ends the fall determination process and moves the process to a special symbol storage check process.

[Special symbol determination processing]
Next, the special symbol determination process performed in S71 of the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 23) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination process (S70 in FIG. 23) is a jackpot (S91). When determining that the result of the big hit determination process is a big hit (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the fluctuation state number is “01H” (S92).

  In the process of S92, when it is determined that the variation state number is “01H” (YES), the main CPU 71 determines the jackpot symbol in the first special symbol based on the symbol determining random number value extracted from the symbol determining counter. Determine (S93). Thereafter, the main CPU 71 sets the jackpot symbol data in the determined first special symbol, and sets the jackpot symbol command (S94).

  In the process of S94, the main CPU 71 sets the big hit symbol data in the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 and supplies it to the first special symbol display device 62a. The first special symbol display device 62a variably displays the first special symbol, and stops and displays the first special symbol in a manner based on the big hit symbol data of the first special symbol.

  The jackpot symbol command in the first special symbol set in the predetermined area of the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 200 derives and displays the big hit mode of the identification symbol on the display area 13a of the display device 13.

  In the process of S92, the main CPU 71 determines a jackpot symbol in the second special symbol based on the symbol determining random number extracted from the symbol determining counter (S95). Thereafter, the main CPU 71 sets the jackpot symbol data in the determined second special symbol, and sets the jackpot symbol command (S96).

  In the process of S96, the main CPU 71 sets the big hit symbol data in the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 and supplies it to the second special symbol display device 62b. The second special symbol display device 62b variably displays the second special symbol, and stops and displays the second special symbol in a manner based on the big hit symbol data of the second special symbol.

  The jackpot symbol command in the second special symbol set in the predetermined area of the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 200 derives and displays the big hit mode of the identification symbol on the display area 13a of the display device 13.

  After the process of S96 or after the process of S94, the main CPU 71 sets hit start interval display time data corresponding to the winning symbol (big hit symbol) in the main RAM 73 (S97).

Subsequently, the main CPU 71 sets data related to the number of times of winning a prize opening is stored in the main RAM 73 (S98). There are two types of jackpots according to the present embodiment: 4R jackpot and 16R jackpot. The main CPU 71 sets “4” as the big prize opening number related data when the big hit type is 4R big hit. Also, when the type of jackpot is a jackpot of 16R, “16” is set as the data related to the number of times of winning a prize opening.
When the process of S98 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol determination process, and moves the process to a special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 23).

  In the process of S91, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination process is not big hit (NO), the main CPU 71 sets the data of the lost symbol and sets the command of the lost symbol in the main RAM 73 (S99).

  In the process of S99, the main CPU 71 sets the lost symbol data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73. Then, the data of the lost symbol is supplied to the first special symbol display device 62a or the second special symbol display device 62b depending on whether the changing special symbol is the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

  When the lost symbol data is supplied to the first special symbol display device 62a, the first special symbol display device 62a displays the first special symbol in a manner based on the lost symbol data by variably displaying the first special symbol. Stop display. Further, when the lost symbol data is supplied to the second special symbol display device 62b, the second special symbol display device 62b displays the second special symbol in a variably manner, and in a manner based on the lost symbol data, the second special symbol display device 62b. Stop displaying symbols.

Also, a lost symbol command set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. Thereby, the sub-control circuit 200 derives and displays the loss pattern of the identification symbol in the display area 13a of the display device 13.
When the process of S99 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol determination process, and moves the process to a special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 23).

[Special symbol change time management processing]
Next, the special symbol variation time management process performed in S43 of the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is “01H”, which is a value indicating the special symbol variation time management process (S111). When determining that the control state flag is not “01H” (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol variation time management process, and moves the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  When determining in the process of S111 that the control state flag is “01H” (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the first timer is “0” (S112). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the variation time set in the first timer has been consumed.

In the process of S112, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is not “0” (NO), that is, the variation time set in the first timer is not digested, the main CPU 71 manages the special symbol variation time management. The process ends, and the process moves to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).
On the other hand, when the value of the first timer is “0” (YES), that is, when it is determined that the variation time set in the first timer has been consumed, the main CPU 71 sets the value “02H” indicating the special symbol display time management. Is set in the control state flag (S113).

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a symbol stop command in the main RAM 73 (S114). The symbol stop command set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. When the sub control circuit 200 receives the symbol stop command, it recognizes that the special symbol is stopped.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a fluctuation start waiting time (for example, 10 msec) in the first timer (S115). The variation start waiting time is a waiting time from the end of the variation display of the special symbol to the start of the variation display of the next special symbol.

[Special symbol display time management process]
Next, the special symbol display time management process performed in S44 of the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is “02H”, which is a value indicating the special symbol display time management process (S121). When determining that the control state flag is not “02H” (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, and moves the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  When determining that the control state flag is “02H” in the process of S121, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the first timer is “0” (S122). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the fluctuation start waiting time set in the first timer has been consumed.

  In the process of S122, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is not “0” (NO), that is, the variation start waiting time set in the first timer is not consumed, the main CPU 71 determines that the special game is It is determined whether or not it is a big hit (S123). When determining that the special game is not a big hit (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process and shifts the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

When it is determined in the process of S123 that the special game is a big hit (YES), the main CPU 71 clears the gaming state flag (S124). In the big hit gaming state, the normal figure probability and the special figure probability are set to a low state. Therefore, the first probability variation game state flag, the second probability variation game state flag, and the short time game state flag are turned off. A jackpot game state flag may be provided to turn on the jackpot game state flag.
When the process of S124 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  In the process of S122, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is “0” (YES), that is, when the variation start waiting time set in the first timer has been consumed, the main CPU 71 determines that the special game is a big hit. It is determined whether or not there is (S125). When determining that the special game is not a big hit (NO), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the time-count counter is “0” (S126).

  In the process of S126, when determining that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO), the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the value of the time reduction counter (S127). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (S128).

  In the process of S128, when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (YES), the main CPU 71 clears the time reduction number flag (S129). Then, the main CPU 71 sets a time counter end command in the main RAM 73 (S130). The time reduction counter end command set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 that has received the time-counter end command recognizes that it will shift to the normal gaming state when the fall is won.

  In the process of S125, when it is determined that the special game is a big hit (YES), the main CPU 71 sets “03H”, which is a value indicating the hit start interval management process, in the control state flag (S131).

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a hit start interval time (for example, 300 msec) corresponding to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) in the first timer (S132). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 sets “FFH” in the main RAM 73 as the value of the special winning opening opening number counter (S133).

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 73 (S134). The special symbol effect stop command set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. Receiving the special symbol effect stop command, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the stop of the special symbol effect.

Subsequently, the main CPU 71 sets a jackpot start command corresponding to the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) in the main RAM 73 (S135). The jackpot start command set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 that has received the jackpot start command recognizes the start of the jackpot game.
When the process of S135 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  When it is determined that the value of the time counter is “0” in the process of S126 (YES), or when the value of the time counter is not “0” (NO) in the process of S128, the process of S130 is performed. Thereafter, the main CPU 71 sets “07H”, which is a value indicating the special symbol game end process, to the control state flag (S136).

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a special symbol effect stop command in the main RAM 73 (S137). When the process of S137 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol display time management process, and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

[Period start interval management processing]
Next, the hit start interval management process performed in S45 of the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is “03H”, which is a value indicating a hit start interval management process (S151). When it is determined that the control state flag is not “03H” (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the hit start interval management process and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  When determining in the process of S151 that the control state flag is “03H” (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the first timer is “0” (S152). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the hit start interval time set in the first timer has been consumed.

In the process of S152, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is not “0” (NO), that is, the hit start interval time is not consumed, the main CPU 71 ends the hit start interval management process, and the process To special symbol control processing (see FIG. 22).
On the other hand, when it is determined in the processing of S152 that the value of the first timer is “0” (YES), that is, when the hit start interval time has been consumed, the main CPU 71 sets the upper limit value of the number of winning prize openings to the main It is set in the RAM 73 (S153).

The upper limit value in the process of S153 is the data related to the number of times of winning a prize opening set in the main RAM 73 in the process of S98 of the special symbol determination process (see FIG. 25). That is, in S153 processing, the main CPU 71 sets “4” or “16” as the special winning opening opening number counter upper limit value.
Note that the value of the winning prize opening number counter is synonymous with the number of rounds.

  According to the present embodiment, after the symbol stop display (S114 in FIG. 26), the winning prize opening number counter upper limit value is set (S153 in FIG. 28). However, the special winning opening opening number counter upper limit value according to the present invention may be set in the next process when the lottery result is a big win in the special symbol determination process (S71 in FIG. 23).

  Next, the main CPU 71 adds 1 to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter in the main RAM 73 (S154). As described above, in the process of S133 of the special symbol display time management process (see FIG. 27), “FFH (ie, −1)” is set as the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. Therefore, when the process of S153 is performed, the value of the special winning opening opening number counter becomes “0”. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds is managed by associating “0” as the value of the winning prize opening number counter with the first round (first round) of the big hit.

  If “0” is set to the value of the winning prize opening number counter from the beginning, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds is the final round (N−1) after the first round opening process. Then, when the final number of rounds is not N-1, an interval process between rounds is performed, and 1 is added to the special winning opening opening number counter to perform the opening process for the second and subsequent rounds. Such processing is repeated until the final round number becomes N-1. That is, it is necessary to perform only the first round of opening processing.

  On the other hand, when “FFH (that is, −1)” is set as the value of the big winning opening opening number counter, “FFH (that is, −1) ) ”Is set. Therefore, the initial value (FFH) is not involved in managing the actual number of rounds. As a result, the release processing from the first round to the N-th round can be consolidated into one process regardless of the type of jackpot, and the use area of the main ROM 72 can be reduced.

  After the processing of S154, the main CPU 71 sets the opening / closing pattern of the first and second big winning ports 53 and 54 for each round according to the type of the big hit symbol (S155). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 sets the display command data during the opening of the special winning opening in the main RAM 73 (S156). The large winning opening opening display command data set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a large winning opening opening display command.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a value “04H” indicating the waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening to the control state flag (S157). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 clears the big prize winning prize counter in the main RAM 73 (S158). Then, the main CPU 71 sets a special winning opening opening time (for example, 300000 msec) in the first timer (S159).

Next, the main CPU 71 sets a first grand prize opening operating signal (S160). The first grand prize opening operating signal is data indicating that the first big prize opening 53 is being opened. In this process, the main CPU 71 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 73 based on the data read from the main ROM 72 in order to open the first big prize opening 53. The variable updated in this way drives the solenoid actuator related to the first big prize opening 53 by the port output process (S33 in FIG. 21) to open the first big prize opening 53.
When the process of S160 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the hit start interval management process and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

[Waiting time management process before reopening of big prize opening]
Next, the waiting time management process before the special winning opening reopening performed in S46 of the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is “05H”, which is a value indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening (S171). When determining that the control state flag is not “05H” (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  When determining in the process of S171 that the control state flag is “05H” (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the first timer is “0” (S172). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the interval time between rounds set in the first timer has been consumed.

In the process of S172, when determining that the value of the first timer is not “0” (NO), that is, that the interval time between rounds has not been consumed, the main CPU 71 performs a waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening Is finished, and the process proceeds to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).
On the other hand, in the processing of S172, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is “0” (YES), that is, the interval time between rounds has been consumed, the main CPU 71 determines the number of times that the special winning opening is opened in the main RAM 73. 1 is added to the value (S173).

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets the display command data during opening of the special winning opening in the main RAM 73 (S174). In this case, the display command data during opening of the special winning opening is data indicating the second and subsequent rounds. The special winning opening opening display command data is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special winning opening open display command. This special winning opening open display command includes an instruction to the sub CPU 201 to add 1 to the round counter.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 71 sets “04H”, which is a value indicating the special prize opening process, to the control state flag (S175). Then, the main CPU 71 clears the big prize opening winning counter of the main RAM 73 (S176).

Next, the main CPU 71 sets a winning opening opening time (for example, 300000 msec) in the first timer (S177). After that, the main CPU 71 sets a monitoring target prize opening operating signal (first big prize opening operating signal or second grand prize opening operating signal) in the main RAM 73 (S178). In the present embodiment, the first winning hole 53 to be opened in the odd round is the first winning hole 53, and the second winning hole to be opened in the even number round is the second winning hole 54.
When the process of S178 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening, and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

[Large winning opening process]
Next, the special winning opening opening process performed in S47 of the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is “04H”, which is a value indicating the big prize opening process (S191). When determining that the control state flag is not “04H” (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special winning opening opening process, and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  In the process of S191, when it is determined that the control state flag is “04H” (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the big prize counter is “10” or more (S192). When it is determined that the big prize opening counter is not “10” or more (NO), the main CPU 71 performs a big prize opening / closing process in accordance with the opening / closing pattern for each set round (S193).

  In the process of S193, the main CPU 71 opens and closes the first big prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 in accordance with the opening / closing pattern for each round set in S155 of the hit start interval management process (see FIG. 28). Specifically, according to the open / close pattern for each round, the process of alternately closing and opening the first big prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 after repeating the interval time between rounds is repeated. The operation of the first grand prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the first timer is “0” (S194). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening time set in the first timer has been consumed.

  In the process of S194, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is not “0” (NO), that is, it is determined that the big prize opening time has not been consumed, the main CPU 71 ends the big prize opening process, The process moves to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  The value of the first timer is “0” in the process of S194 (YES), that is, when it is determined that the special prize opening time has been consumed, or the special prize counter is “10” or more in the process of S192. When determining (YES), the main CPU 71 clears the first timer (S195). Then, the main CPU 71 sets the big prize opening closing data (S196).

  In the process of S196, the main CPU 71 updates the variables positioned in the main RAM 73 based on the data read from the main ROM 72 in order to close the open big prize opening. The variable updated in this way drives the solenoid actuator related to the open big prize opening by the port output process (S33 in FIG. 21), and puts the open big prize opening in the closed state.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is greater than or equal to the upper winning opening number upper limit (S197). When the main CPU 71 determines that the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is not equal to or greater than the upper winning opening upper limit (NO), the main CPU 71 sets an interval time between rounds (for example, 50 msec) in the first timer (S198). .

  Subsequently, the main CPU 71 sets the remaining monitoring time (for example, 1000 msec) for the closed big prize opening in the second timer (S199). The value of the second timer set in this process is subtracted in the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 33).

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets “05H”, which is a value indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening, to the control state flag (S200).

Thereafter, the main CPU 71 sets display command data between rounds in the main RAM 73 (S201). The inter-round display command data set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub-control circuit 200 as an inter-round display command.
When the process of S201 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the special prize opening process and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  When it is determined in S197 that the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is equal to or greater than the upper winning limit opening number upper limit (YES), the main CPU 71 determines the remaining monitoring time (for example, 1000 msec) for the closed special winning opening. The second timer is set (S202). When the value of the big prize opening number of times counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the big prize opening number, it is the final round (4 rounds or 16 rounds) of the big hit game. Therefore, in the process of S202, the closed big winning opening is the second big winning opening 54.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a hit end interval time (for example, 800 msec) in the first timer (S203). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 sets “06H”, which is a value indicating the hit end interval process, in the control state flag (S204).

Thereafter, the main CPU 71 sets the special symbol interval end display command data in the main RAM 73 (S205). The special symbol interval end display command data is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol interval end display command.
When the process of S205 is completed, the main CPU 71 ends the special prize opening process and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

[Hit end interval processing]
Next, the hit end interval process performed in S48 of the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is “06H” which is a value indicating the hit end interval process (S211). When determining that the control state flag is not “06H” (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the hit end interval process and shifts the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  In the process of S211, when determining that the control state flag is “06H” (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the first timer is “0” (S212). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the hit end interval time set in the first timer has been consumed.

In the process of S212, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is not “0” (NO), that is, the hit end interval time has not been consumed, the main CPU 71 ends the hit end interval process and performs the process. The process proceeds to special symbol control processing (see FIG. 22).
On the other hand, in the process of S212, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is “0” (YES), that is, the hit end interval time has been consumed, the main CPU 71 is a value indicating the special symbol game end process. “07H” is set in the control state flag (S213).

  After the processing of S213, the main CPU 71 sets control data corresponding to the winning symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning in the main RAM 73 (S214). In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the first probability variation game state flag or the second probability variation game state flag as control data. In addition, when the first probability variation gaming state flag is set as control data, “99” is set in the hourly number counter.

  Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a jackpot of 16R, the main CPU 71 sets the first probability variable gaming state flag as control data. Further, when the type of jackpot is a big hit of 4R and the game state at the time of winning is one of the first probability variable game state, the second probability variable game state, or the short-time game state, the main CPU 71 performs the first probability variable game. Set the status flag as control data. When the first probability variation gaming state flag is set as control data, the gaming state is shifted from the big hit gaming state to the first probability variation gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is a big hit of 4R and the gaming state at the time of winning is the normal gaming state, the main CPU 71 sets the second probability variable gaming state flag as control data. When the second probability variable gaming state flag is set as control data, the gaming state is shifted from the big hit gaming state to the second probability varying gaming state.

  After the process of S214, the main CPU 71 ends the hit end interval process and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

[Special symbol game end processing]
Next, the special symbol game end process performed in S49 of the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is “07H”, which is a value indicating the special symbol game end process (S221). When determining that the control state flag is not “07H” (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol game ending process, and moves the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

In the process of S211, when it is determined that the control state flag is “07H” (YES), the main CPU 71 sets “00H”, which is a value indicating the special symbol storage check process, to the control state flag (S221).
After the process of S214, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol game end process, and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

[System timer interrupt processing]
Next, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 71 may interrupt the main process being executed and execute the system timer interrupt process.

  First, the main CPU 71 saves a register (S231). Next, the main CPU 71 performs timer update processing (S232). In this process, the main CPU 71 updates various timers such as a first timer and a second timer.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets clear data in the watchdog output data (S233). In this process, the main CPU 71 sets clear data in the watchdog output data. Further, the main CPU 71 transmits a control signal based on the watchdog output data to the initial reset circuit 75 of the main control circuit 70.

The initial reset circuit 75 releases the voltage of the capacitor based on the received control signal. Thereafter, when a predetermined time (for example, 3100 msec) elapses, the initial reset circuit 75 transmits a system reset signal to the main CPU 71. When the main CPU 71 receives a system reset signal from the initial reset circuit 64, the main CPU 71 enters a system reset state.
The predetermined time is determined by the capacitance of the capacitor connected to the initial reset circuit 75 after the watchdog timer provided in the initial reset circuit 75 is cleared.

  After the process of S233, the main CPU 71 performs a random number update process (S234). In this process, the main CPU 71 updates random numbers such as a big hit determination counter, a symbol determination counter, a hit determination counter, a fall determination counter, a variation pattern determination counter, and an effect pattern determination counter. Note that the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter lack fairness if the update timing of the counter value is indefinite. Therefore, the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter are updated at a fixed timing every 2 msec in order to ensure fairness.

  After the process of S234, the main CPU 71 performs a switch input process (S235). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an input to the switch. The main CPU 71 receives detection signals transmitted from various switches such as the count switches 104 and 105 and the general winning a prize opening switches 112 and 113, and when the various switches detect a game ball, there is an input to the switch. It is determined that

After the process of S235, the main CPU 71 restores the register (S236). In this process, the main CPU 71 restores the register to the address before the interrupt process.
After the process of S236, the main CPU 71 ends the system timer interrupt process.

[Timer update processing]
Next, the timer update process performed in S232 of the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 33) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 adds 1 to the value of the system timer monitoring timer (S241). The system timer monitoring timer is a timer for counting the number of executions (startup) of system timer interrupt processing. In the present embodiment, when the number of execution (startup) of the system timer interrupt process reaches a predetermined condition (three times), a predetermined process (special symbol control process or the like) is executed.

  Next, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the value of the first timer (S242). In this process, when any value is set in the first timer, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the value. Subsequently, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the value of the second timer (S243). In this process, when any value is set in the second timer, the main CPU 71 subtracts 1 from the value.

  Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the second timer is “0” (S244). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the remaining monitoring time has been consumed. In the process of S244, when the value of the second timer is not “0” (NO), that is, when it is determined that the remaining monitoring time is not consumed, the main CPU 71 ends the timer update process, and the process is changed to the system timer. Move to interrupt processing (see FIG. 33).

In the process of S244, the value of the second timer is “0” (YES), that is, when it is determined that the residual monitoring time has been consumed, the main CPU 71 ends the residual sphere monitoring process, and receives a super prize for the monitoring target. The mouth operating signal is turned off (S245). Here, the second timer may be “0” anywhere from 00H to 07H. Therefore, it is not necessary to make a determination in each process from 00H to 07H by performing batch processing in the timer interrupt process, and the control burden can be reduced.
After the process of S245, the main CPU 71 ends the timer update process and shifts the process to the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 33).

[Switch input processing]
Next, the switch input process performed in S235 of the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 33) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 performs prize ball-related switch check processing (S251). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there are inputs from the count switches 104 and 105, the general prize opening switches 112 and 113, the first start port switch 116, and the second start port switch 117. In other words, it is determined whether or not the count switches 104 and 105, the general winning opening switches 112 and 113, the first starting port switch 116, and the second starting port switch 117 have detected a game ball.

  When the main CPU 71 determines that there is an input from the count switches 104 and 105, the main CPU 71 adds 1 to the value of the big prize opening counter. In addition, when it is determined that there is an input from the general winning opening switch 112, 113, 1 is added to the value of the general winning opening counter. Further, when it is determined that the first start port switch 116 and the second start port switch 117 have been input, 1 is added to the value of the start port counter.

  After the process of S251, the main CPU 71 performs a special symbol related switch check process (S252). This special symbol related switch check process will be described later. Subsequently, the main CPU 71 performs a normal symbol related switch check process (S253).

  In the processing of S253, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an input from the pass gate switch 114, in other words, whether or not the pass gate switch 114 detects a game ball. When it is determined in this process that there is an input from the pass gate switch 114, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the reserved number is an upper limit (for example, four), and if it is determined that the number is the upper limit, the normal symbol related switch End the check process.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 71 determines that the number of holdings is not the upper limit, the main CPU 71 extracts a random number value for hit determination from the hit determination counter for the normal symbol game, and further extracts a random number value for hit determination from the hit symbol determination counter. To do. The extracted hit determination random number value and the hit symbol determination random value are stored in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 73.

  After the process of S253, the main CPU 71 performs an abnormality-related switch check process (S254). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the input result of the abnormality-related switch indicates an abnormal state.

  Examples of the abnormality-related switch include an opening / closing switch for the glass door 4. When the main CPU 71 detects that the glass door 4 is opened by the opening / closing switch of the glass door 4, the main CPU 71 determines that the input result of the abnormality-related switch indicates an abnormal state.

  As another example of the abnormality-related switch, the count switches 104 and 105 can be cited. The main CPU 71 determines that the input result of the abnormality-related switch indicates an abnormal state when there is an input from the count switch 104 when the first big prize opening operating signal is OFF. Further, if the count switch 105 is input when the second big prize opening operating signal is OFF, it is determined that the input result of the abnormality-related switch indicates an abnormal state.

  When determining that the input result of the abnormality-related switch indicates an abnormal state, the main CPU 71 performs a process for notifying the abnormality. On the other hand, when determining that the input result of the abnormality-related switch does not indicate an abnormal state, the main CPU 71 ends the abnormality-related switch check process.

  After the process of S254, the main CPU 71 ends the switch input process and moves the process to a system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 33).

[Special design related switch check processing]
Next, the special symbol related switch check process performed in S252 of the switch input process (see FIG. 35) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a special symbol start winning for the first start port 44 is detected (S261). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an input from the first start port switch 116.

  In the process of S261, when it is determined that the special symbol start winning to the first start port 44 is detected, that is, the first start port switch 116 has been input, the main CPU 71 stores the start memory of the first special symbol. It is determined whether it is 4 or more (S262). When determining that the start memory of the first special symbol is 4 or more (YES), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol-related switch check process, and moves the process to the switch input process (see FIG. 35).

  When it is determined in the process of S262 that the start memory of the first special symbol is not 4 or more (NO), the main CPU 71 adds 1 to the start memory of the first special symbol (S263). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 performs various random value acquisition processes (S264).

  In the processing of S264, the main CPU 71 receives the jackpot determination random number value, the winning symbol determination random number value, the fall determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, the main side effect selection random number value, and the hold effect selection random number value. Extract from the counter. Then, the extracted various random value groups are stored in the first special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 73.

  The first special symbol start storage area of the present embodiment has first special symbol start storage areas (0) to (4). The determination result based on the jackpot determining random number value and the winning symbol determining random value stored in the first special symbol starting storage area (0) is derived and displayed by the first special symbol display device 62a. In addition, various random value groups extracted by detecting a special symbol start winning during the variation of the special symbols by the first and second special symbol display devices 62a and 62b are the first special symbol start storage area (1). To (4) in order.

  After the process of S264, the main CPU 71 sets the first special symbol variation state data in the main RAM 73 (S265). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 performs a winning effect determination process (S266). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not to perform a holding effect (prefetching effect) based on random number lottery.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a start opening prize command in the main RAM 73 (S267). The start opening winning command set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 that has received the start opening prize command recognizes that there has been a starting opening prize and whether or not the big hit lottery result is correct. The process here is to predict whether or not it is a big hit based on the acquired random number, and by this process, it is possible to determine in advance the start of the actual change for the game ball that has won the start. ing. It should be noted that the actual jackpot determination is executed in the process of S70 described above.

  The start opening winning command includes data indicating the contents of the winning effect (for example, the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed in the effect) when it is determined to perform the winning effect in the process of S266. . As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect (holding effect)” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up storage information before the change is executed becomes possible.

  After the process of S267, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol related switch check process, and moves the process to a switch input process (see FIG. 35).

  In the process of S261, when it is determined that the special symbol start winning to the first start port 44 is not detected (NO), that is, there is no input of the first start port switch 116, the main CPU 71 It is determined whether or not a special symbol start winning to 45 has been detected (S268). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not there is an input from the second start port switch 117.

  In the process of S268, when determining that the special symbol start winning to the second start port 45 is not detected (NO), that is, the second start port switch 117 has not been input, the main CPU 71 determines that the second special symbol is not input. It is determined whether or not the starting memory is 4 or more (S269). When determining that the start memory of the second special symbol is 4 or more (YES), the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol-related switch check process, and moves the process to the switch input process (see FIG. 35).

  In the process of S269, when it is determined that the start memory of the second special symbol is not 4 or more (NO), the main CPU 71 adds 1 to the start memory of the second special symbol (S270). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 performs various random value acquisition processes (S271).

  In the process of S271, the main CPU 71 obtains the jackpot determination random number value, the winning symbol determination random number value, the fall determination random number value, the reach determination random number value, the main side effect selection random number value, and the hold effect selection random number value. Extract from the counter. Then, the extracted various random value groups are stored in the second special symbol start storage area of the main RAM 73.

  The second special symbol start storage area of the present embodiment is provided from the second special symbol start storage areas (0) to (4). The determination result based on the jackpot determination random number value and the winning symbol determination random number value stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) is derived and displayed by the second special symbol display device 62b. In addition, various random value groups extracted by detecting the special symbol start winning to the second start port 45 during the variation of the special symbol by the first and second special symbol display devices 62a and 62b are the second special value group. The symbol start storage areas (1) to (4) are sequentially stored.

  After the processing of S271, the main CPU 71 sets the second special symbol variation state data in the main RAM 73 (S272). Subsequently, the main CPU 71 performs a winning effect determination process (S273). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not to perform a holding effect (prefetching effect) based on random number lottery.

  Next, the main CPU 71 sets a start opening prize command in the main RAM 73 (S274). The start opening winning command set in the main RAM 73 is transmitted from the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 that has received the start opening prize command recognizes that there has been a starting opening prize and whether or not the big hit lottery result is correct.

  The start opening winning command includes data indicating the contents of the winning effect (for example, the effect of changing the display mode of the reserved ball displayed for the effect) when it is determined to perform the winning effect in the process of S273. . As a result, a so-called “prefetching effect (holding effect)” in which an effect is executed based on the start-up storage information before the change is executed becomes possible.

  After the process of S274, the main CPU 71 ends the special symbol related switch check process, and moves the process to a switch input process (see FIG. 35).

[Winning effect judgment processing]
Next, the winning effect determination process performed in S266 and S273 of the special symbol related switch check process (see FIG. 36) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value is a random number value corresponding to the jackpot winning (S281). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value defined in the hit determination table.

  In the process of S281, when it is determined that the big hit determination random number value is a random value corresponding to the big hit winning (YES), the main CPU 71 refers to the big hit random number acquisition hold effect selection table (see FIG. 11). The hold effect is determined (S282). In this process, the main CPU 71 performs random lottery using the hold effect selection random number extracted in S264 or S271 of the special symbol related switch check process (see FIG. 36) and the big hit random number acquisition hold effect selection table. Determine the hold effect.

  In the process of S281, when it is determined that the big hit determination random number value is not the random value corresponding to the big win (NO), the main CPU 71 refers to the lost random number acquisition pending effect selection table (see FIG. 12). The hold effect is determined (S283). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines the hold effect by performing random lottery using the hold effect selection random number value and the lost random number acquisition hold effect selection table.

  After the process of S283 or after the process of S282, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the acquired fall determination random number value is a random value corresponding to the winning of the fall (S284). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the acquired fall determination random number value matches the fall determination value defined in the fall determination table.

  In the process of S284, when the fall determination random number value is determined to be a random value corresponding to the winning of the fall (YES), the main CPU 71 refers to the fall random number acquisition hold effect selection table (see FIG. 13). The hold effect is determined (S285). In this process, the main CPU 71 determines the hold effect by performing random lottery using the hold effect selection random number value and the fall effect random number hold effect selection table.

Next, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not a plurality of hold effects have been determined (S286). When it is determined that a plurality of hold effects are determined (YES), the main CPU 71 sets the hold effects determined with reference to the hold effect selection table at the time of falling random number acquisition in the main RAM 73, and the other hold effects determined otherwise. Is discarded (S287). That is, the hold effect related to the fall has priority over the other hold effects.
After the process of S287, the main CPU 71 ends the winning effect determination process, and moves the process to a special symbol related switch check process (see FIG. 36).

When it is determined that the fall determination random value is not a random value corresponding to the winning of the fall (NO) in the process of S284, or when it is determined that a plurality of holding effects are not determined in the process of S286 (NO), The main CPU 71 sets the determined hold effect in the main RAM 73 (S288).
After the process of S288, the main CPU 71 ends the winning effect determination process, and moves the process to a special symbol related switch check process (see FIG. 36).

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of a program executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 70 and performs various processes such as a display process.

[Sub control main processing]
First, the sub control main processing by the control of the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 201 performs an initialization process (S301). In this process, the sub CPU 201 permits access to the work RAM 203 and initializes the work area of the work RAM 203. Subsequently, the sub CPU 201 performs random number update processing (S302). In this process, the sub CPU 201 updates the random number stored in the work RAM 203.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs command analysis processing (S303). In this process, the sub CPU 201 analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 203. Thereafter, the sub CPU 201 performs effect control processing (S304). In this process, the sub CPU 201 controls the effect using the effect button 23.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 201 performs display control processing (S305). In this processing, the sub CPU 201 transmits data for display on the display area 13 a of the display device 13 to the display control circuit 205.

  A VDP (Video Display Processor) in the display control circuit 205 stores various image data such as identification information (design) data, background image data, and production image data based on the data supplied from the sub CPU 201. Read from. Then, the various read image data are superimposed and displayed on the display area 13 a of the display device 13.

After the process of S305, the sub CPU 201 performs a sound / lamp control process (S306). In this process, the sub CPU 201 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 11 and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of the lamp group 18.
After the process of S306, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to the random number update process of S302.

[Command analysis processing]
Next, the command analysis process performed in S303 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 38) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines whether a command has been received (S321). In this process, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the received command is stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 203. When determining that the command has not been received (NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis processing and shifts the processing to the sub control main processing (see FIG. 38).

  When determining in step S321 that the command is received, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the received command is a special symbol effect start command (S322). The special symbol effect start command includes game state, variation pattern, special symbol, and remaining short time data.

When it is determined in the process of S322 that the received command is a special symbol effect start command (YES), the sub CPU 201 performs a special symbol effect start command reception process (S323). The special symbol effect start command reception process will be described later.
After the process of S323, the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process and shifts the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 38).

  In the process of S322, when determining that the received command is not the special symbol effect start command (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the received command is the special symbol effect stop command (S324). The special symbol effect stop command includes data regarding the gaming state, special symbol, and the number of remaining short times after subtraction.

In the process of S324, when it is determined that the received command is a special symbol effect stop command (YES), the sub CPU 201 performs a special symbol effect stop command reception process (S325). The special symbol effect stop command reception process will be described later.
After the process of S325, the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process and shifts the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 38).

  When determining in step S324 that the received command is not a special symbol effect start command (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the received command is a special symbol end interval display command (S326). . The special symbol end interval display command includes game state and jackpot type data.

When it is determined in the process of S326 that the received command is a special symbol end interval display command (YES), the sub CPU 201 performs a special symbol end interval display command reception process (S327). The special symbol end interval display command reception process will be described later.
After the process of S327, the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process and shifts the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 38).

  When it is determined in the process of S326 that the received command is not the special symbol end interval display command (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the received command is a start opening prize command (S328). The start opening winning command includes data on the contents of the game effect, the content of the winning effect (not including the variation pattern), the number of the reserved game, the content of the reserved effect determined with reference to the reserved effect selection table when the big hit random number is acquired (see FIG. 11) included.

When it is determined in the process of S328 that the received command is a start opening prize command (YES), the sub CPU 201 performs a start opening prize receiving process (S329). The process at the time of starting port winning command reception will be described later.
After the process of S329, the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process and shifts the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 38).

In the process of S328, when it is determined that the received command is not the start opening prize command (NO), the sub CPU 201 performs a reception process corresponding to the other received command (S330).
After the process of S330, the sub CPU 201 ends the command analysis process and moves the process to a sub control main process (see FIG. 38).

[Process when receiving special symbol effect start command]
Next, the special symbol effect start command reception process performed in S323 of the command analysis process (see FIG. 39) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 201 refers to the sub effect content determination table (see FIG. 14 and FIG. 15), and the effect contents based on the winning, gaming state, number of changes, change pattern, sub-side effect selection random value, and effect stage. Is determined (S341).

  Next, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the count effect flag is on (S342). When the sub CPU 201 determines that the count effect flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines the effect content according to the number of holds from the big hit notice hold, and changes the effect content determined in the process of S341 (S343).

When the count effect flag is on, a jackpot notice (suggestion) is performed as the hold effect. And there are two or more holds prior to the hold with the big hit notice. The content of the effect determined in the process of S343 includes the display device 13 and the 7 segments for the effect when performing a special symbol game related to the reservation for which the jackpot is announced and two or more reservations before the reservation. This is a count effect in which the counter 57 is used to perform display that simulates counting up (or counting down).
This count effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S342, when it is determined that the count effect flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the gaming state is the first certain change gaming state (S344). When it is determined that the gaming state is the first probability variation gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the number of games (fluctuation) is the 33rd (S345).

  In the process of S345, when it is determined that the number of games is the 33rd (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines the effect state from the 34G with reference to the first certain variation game state 33G-th continuous lottery table (S346). .

  In the process of S345, when it is determined that the number of games is not the 33rd (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the number of games is the 66th (S347). When it is determined that the number of games is the 66th (YES), the sub CPU 201 refers to the first probability variable gaming state 66G-th continuous lottery table to determine the effect state from the 67G-th (S348).

  In the process of S348, when determining that the number of games is not the 66th (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the number of games is the 99th (S349). When it is determined that the number of games is 99th (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines the effect state from the 100th G according to the current game state (S350).

When the game state at the time of performing the process of S350 is the first probability variation game state (not falling), the sub CPU 201 determines the special effect state as the effect state. The special effect state is an effect state that suggests or notifies that the first probability variation game state is continuing.
On the other hand, when the gaming state at the time of performing the process of S350 is the short-time gaming state (falling down), the sub CPU 201 determines the normal rendering state as the rendering state. The normal performance state is a performance state performed during the normal game state.

  After the process of S343, when it is determined in the process of S344 that the gaming state is not the first certain change game state (NO), after the process of S346, after the process of S348, the number of games is 99th in the process of S349. When it is determined that there is no (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines other effects (S351). As other effects, for example, an effect of sound generated from the speaker 11, an effect of causing the lamp group 18 to emit light, and the like can be cited.

  After the process of S351, the sub CPU 201 ends the special symbol effect start command reception process, and moves the process to a command analysis process (see FIG. 39).

[Special symbol effect stop command reception process]
Next, the special symbol effect stop command reception process performed in S325 of the command analysis process (see FIG. 39) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the gaming state is the first probability variation gaming state (S361). When the gaming state is determined to be the first probability variation gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines that the number of games has been increased. It is determined whether it is any of 33 times, 66 times, or 99 times (S362).

  In the process of S362, when it is determined that the number of games is 33, 66, or 99 (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines the transition determined in the special symbol effect start command reception process (see FIG. 40). The previous stage is set (S363).

  When it is determined in S361 that the gaming state is not the first probability variation gaming state (NO), and in S362, it is determined that the number of games is not 33, 66, or 99 (NO). The CPU 201 determines whether or not the count effect flag is on (S364).

  In the process of S364, when it is determined that the count effect flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the current change is a change for displaying the result in the count effect (S365). When it is determined that the current variation is a variation for displaying the result in the count effect (YES), the sub CPU 201 turns off the count effect flag (S366). That is, the sub CPU 201 turns off the count effect flag when the count effect ends.

  After the process of S363, when it is determined in the process of S364 that the count effect flag is not ON (NO), it is determined in the process of S365 that the current change is not a change for displaying the result in the count effect (NO). At the time, after the processing of S366, the sub CPU 201 determines other effects (S367). As other effects, for example, an effect of sound generated from the speaker 11, an effect of causing the lamp group 18 to emit light, and the like can be cited.

  After the process of S367, the sub CPU 201 ends the special symbol effect stop command reception process, and moves the process to a command analysis process (see FIG. 39).

[Special symbol end interval display command processing]
Next, the special symbol end interval display command reception process performed in S327 of the command analysis process (see FIG. 39) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines the transition destination of the production state based on the type of jackpot and the jackpot symbol, and turns on the production mode transition flag (S381). Subsequently, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the gaming state is the first certain change gaming state (S382). When the sub CPU 201 determines that the gaming state is not the first probability variation gaming state (NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the special symbol end interval display command reception processing, and moves the processing to command analysis processing (see FIG. 39).

In the process of S382, when it is determined that the gaming state is the first probability variation gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 201 turns on the game number count flag (S383). Thereby, the sub CPU 201 can grasp the number of games in the first probability variation game state.
After the process of S383, the sub CPU 201 ends the special symbol end interval display command reception process, and moves the process to a command analysis process (see FIG. 39).

[Processing upon receipt of start prize command]
Next, the start opening winning command reception process performed in S329 of the command analysis process (see FIG. 39) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 201 refers to the sub hold effect selection table, and determines the sub effect content based on the effect stage, the main determined effect content, and the sub effect content determination random value (S401). The main determined effect content is an effect determined in the winning effect determination process (see FIG. 37).

  Next, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the effect stage is the first probability variation dedicated stage, the first probability variation dedicated special stage, or the second probability variation dedicated stage (S402). In the present embodiment, the count effect is performed when the first probability variation dedicated stage, the first probability variation dedicated special stage, or the second probability variation dedicated stage is executed. Therefore, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the effect stage is the first probability variation dedicated stage, the first probability variation dedicated special stage, or the second probability variation dedicated stage.

  In the process of S402, when it is determined that the stage is the first probability change dedicated stage, the first probability change dedicated special stage, or the second probability change dedicated stage (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines the jackpot notice effect as the main determined effect content. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (S403). In the present embodiment, the count effect is performed when the jackpot notice effect is determined as the main determined effect content, that is, when the effect for changing the color of the hold display is determined. Therefore, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the big hit notice effect is determined as the main determined effect content.

  In the process of S403, when it is determined that the jackpot notice effect is determined as the main decision effect content (YES), the sub CPU 201 is executed prior to the hold that is the target of the big hit notice effect (the big hit notice hold). It is determined whether there are two or more holds (S404). In the present embodiment, a count effect is performed in correspondence with a special symbol game based on two or more holds executed before the big hit notice hold. Therefore, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not there are two or more holds that are executed prior to the big hit notice hold.

  In the process of S404, when it is determined that there are two or more holds executed prior to the jackpot notice hold (YES), the sub CPU 201 performs special processing based on at least two holds executed before the jackpot notice hold. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern of the symbol game indicates a shortened variation B (S405).

  In the present embodiment, the count effect is performed when the variation pattern of the special symbol game based on two or more suspensions executed prior to the jackpot notice suspension indicates a shortened variation B. Therefore, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the variation pattern of the special symbol game based on two or more suspensions executed prior to the big hit notice suspension indicates the shortened variation B.

  In the process of S405, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the variation pattern of the special symbol game based on at least two suspensions executed prior to the jackpot notice suspension indicates the shortened variation B (YES), the sub CPU 201 performs the count effect. The flag is turned on (S406). When the count effect flag is on, the effect content is changed to the count effect in the process of S343 of the special symbol effect start command reception process (see FIG. 40).

When it is determined in the process of S402 that the effect stage is not the first probability change dedicated stage or the second probability change dedicated stage (NO), it is determined in S403 that the big hit notice effect is not determined as the main determined effect content (NO). When it is determined in step S404 that there are not two or more holds that are executed prior to the jackpot notice hold (NO), in step S405, there are at least two holds that are executed before the jackpot notice hold. When it is determined that the variation pattern of the base special symbol game does not indicate the shortening variation B (NO), or after the processing of S406, the sub CPU 201 performs other effect processing (S407).
After the process of S407, the sub CPU 201 ends the process at the time of starting port winning command reception, and moves the process to a command analysis process (see FIG. 39).

[Production control processing]
Next, the effect control process performed in S304 of the sub control main process (see FIG. 38) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the current effect is the content of the sub effect when the mini game is executed (S421). In the present embodiment, the mini game is executed at least at the 33G, 66G, and 99G in the first probability variation gaming state. Therefore, the sub-effect contents at the time of mini game execution include sub-effect contents corresponding to the 33G, 66G, and 99G eyes in the first probability variation gaming state.

  In addition, the sub CPU 201 turns on the switch detection valid period flag during a predetermined period in 33G, 66G, and 99G in the first probability variation gaming state. The predetermined period is, for example, 20000 msec from 30000 msec after the start of the fluctuation of 33G, 66G, and 99G in the first probability game state.

In the process of S421, when it is determined that the current effect is not the sub effect content at the time of executing the mini game (NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect control process, and the process is changed to the sub control main process (see FIG. 38). Move.
On the other hand, in the process of S421, when it is determined that the current effect is the content of the sub-effect when the mini game is executed (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the effect button switch 118 has been detected (S422).

  When it is determined in the process of S422 that the effect button switch 118 has been detected (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the switch detection effective period flag is on (S423). When it is determined that the switch detection valid period flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect control process and shifts the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 38).

  When it is determined in the process of S423 that the switch detection valid period flag is on (YES), the sub CPU 201 performs an effect execution process when the effect button is pressed (S424). The effect when the effect button is pressed according to the present embodiment is an effect in which the effect 7-segment counter 57 is turned on. The effect when the effect button is pressed will be described later with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not all operations have been completed (S425). In this processing, the sub CPU 201 determines that all operations have been completed when the result of the effect (judgment) is displayed on the effect 7-segment counter 57.

  When it is determined in the process of S425 that all operations have been completed (YES), the sub CPU 201 turns off the switch detection valid period flag (S426). After this process, the sub CPU 201 ends the effect control process and moves the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 38).

  When it is determined that the effect button switch 118 has not been detected (NO) in the process of S422, or when it is determined that all the operations are not completed (NO) in the process of S425, the sub CPU 201 determines the switch detection effective period. It is determined whether or not the process is finished (S427). When determining that the switch detection valid period is not over (NO), the sub CPU 201 ends the effect control process and shifts the process to the sub control main process (see FIG. 38).

  In the process of S425, when it is determined that the switch detection valid period has ended (YES), the sub CPU 201 turns off the switch detection valid period flag (S428). Subsequently, the sub CPU 201 sets the first probability variation state dedicated stage B in the work RAM 203 (S429).

  In the present embodiment, when the player ignores the effect (mini game) using the effect button 23, the effect stage is forcibly changed to the stage B dedicated to the first certain change state. The first probability variation state dedicated stage B suggests a fall from the probability variation gaming state. Therefore, if the player ignores the effect (mini game) using the effect button 23, it can appear as if it is in an unfavorable gaming state. In addition, the actual fall in the probability variation state is determined by a fall lottery.

  In this embodiment, when the player ignores the effect using the effect button 23, the effect stage is forcibly changed to the first probability variation state dedicated stage B. However, even if the process of actually determining the fall is performed. Good. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be configured such that when the player ignores the effect using the effect button 23, the game state is shifted to a game state with a lower special figure probability than the normal game state. .

  After the process of S429, the sub CPU 201 ends the process for receiving the start opening prize command, and moves the process to a command analysis process (see FIG. 39).

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub CPU 201 may interrupt the currently executing sub main process and execute a timer interrupt process.

  First, the sub CPU 201 saves the register (S441). In this process, the sub CPU 201 saves values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). Next, the sub CPU 201 performs timer update processing (S442). In this process, the sub CPU 201 updates a timer such as a round effect stored in the work RAM 203.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 performs an effect button switch input detection process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 detects whether or not there is an input to the effect button switch 118 by operating the effect button 23. The effect button switch input detection process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but may be executed in another interrupt process.

  Next, the sub CPU 201 restores the register (S444). In this process, the sub CPU 201 restores the value saved in the process of step S411 to each register. After this process, the sub CPU 201 ends the timer interrupt process.

[Command interrupt processing]
Next, command interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub CPU 201 may interrupt the currently executed sub main process and execute a command interrupt process.

  First, the sub CPU 201 saves the register (S451). In this process, the sub CPU 201 saves values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). Next, the sub CPU 201 stores the received command in a buffer (S452).

  Next, the sub CPU 201 restores the register (S453). In this process, the sub CPU 201 returns the value saved in the process of step S451 to each register (S453). After this process, the sub CPU 201 ends the command interrupt process.

<Operation of the big prize opening>
Next, the operation of the first grand prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 47 is a time chart relating to the operation of the first grand prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54.

  When the special symbol display device 62 (see FIG. 5) stops and displays the big hit symbol, as shown in FIG. 47, the first big prize opening 53 is opened after the winning start interval time (300 msec) has elapsed. . The winning start interval time and the opening time of the first big winning opening 53 (big winning opening opening time) are managed by the first timer.

  When the first big prize opening 53 is opened, the first big prize opening operating signal is set (ON). The first big prize opening operating signal is data indicating that the first big winning opening 53 is being opened, and the count of the game balls by the count switch 104 is ON. Sometimes it becomes effective.

  Thereafter, when the first grand prize opening 53 is closed, the second big prize opening 54 is opened after the interval time (50 msec) between rounds has elapsed. The interval time between rounds is managed by the first timer.

Further, even when the first big prize opening 53 is closed, the first big prize opening operating signal is kept on until the remaining ball monitoring time (1000 msec) elapses. This is to enable counting of game balls by the count switch 104 until a predetermined time has elapsed after the first grand prize winning port 53 is closed.
Thereby, it is possible to count the game balls that are not counted when the first grand prize opening 53 is in the closed state after the first big prize opening 53 is in the closed state. It is possible to accurately count the game balls won in. The residual sphere monitoring time is managed by the second timer.

  In this embodiment, the interval time between rounds is managed by the first timer, and the remaining sphere monitoring time is managed by the second timer. Therefore, even if the remaining ball monitoring time has not elapsed, the second grand prize winning port 54 can be opened if the interval time between rounds has elapsed.

  Therefore, the time until the second grand prize opening 54 is opened after the first grand prize opening 53 is closed, and the first big prize opening 53 after the second big prize opening 54 is closed. It is possible to shorten the time until the is opened. That is, the time during which the first big prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 are in the closed state can be set to only the interval time between rounds (50 msec).

  The interval time between rounds is an open state in which, even when the game ball immediately above the first big prize opening 53 moves due to free fall when the first big prize opening 53 is in a closed state, it is opened next. It is desirable that the time be positioned above the second big prize opening 54.

If the next big hit game is started before the final R of the big hit game is finished and the remaining ball monitoring time related to the second big prize opening 54 has elapsed, the first big winning opening will be displayed during the remaining ball monitoring time. 53 will be in an open state. As a result, the first big prize opening operating signal is turned ON, and the big hit game is continued.
Therefore, the remaining ball monitoring time is such that the next big hit game is started (after the first big prize opening 53 is in the open state) after the big hit game is ended (after the second big prize opening 54 is closed). It is desirable to make it shorter than the shortest time until

  By the way, there are cases where ten game balls are counted by the count switch of the second big winning opening 54 before the remaining ball monitoring time related to the first big winning opening 53 of the 1R passes. In this case, since the interval time between rounds is managed by the first timer, the second timer receives the second grand prize of the 2R before the remaining ball monitoring time related to the first grand prize port 53 of the 1R elapses. The remaining ball monitoring time for the mouth 54 must be managed. Therefore, the output time of the first grand prize opening operating signal related to the 1R first big prize opening 53 becomes short, and there is a possibility that all the game balls won in the 1R first big prize opening 53 may not be counted. .

  In order to alleviate such a phenomenon, for example, three timers are provided, and a timer (for example, a second timer) for managing the remaining ball monitoring time related to the first big prize opening 53 and a second big prize opening 54 A timer (for example, a third timer) for managing the remaining sphere monitoring time may be provided separately. As a result, even if the other big prize opening is opened and closed before the remaining ball monitoring time related to one big prize opening elapses, the interval time between rounds managed by the first timer elapses and one A signal for operating a special prize opening relating to one special prize opening can be output until immediately before the special prize opening is opened. As a result, it is possible to extend the time for counting the game balls won in one of the big winning openings by the interval time between rounds.

  At this time, the interval time between rounds is managed by the first timer, the residual monitoring time for the first big prize opening 53 is managed by the second timer, and the residual monitoring time for the second big prize opening 54 is managed by the third timer. Managed. The special winning opening operating signal is output when both the first big winning opening 53 and the second large winning opening 54 are operating.

  In a normal gaming machine, an error is detected when a game ball is detected by the count switch of the target big prize opening when the big prize opening operating signal is not output. However, in order to avoid such an error, it is desirable not to detect the error for a predetermined time (for example, 3000 msec) after the end of the output of the special winning opening operating signal.

  The phenomenon as described above is not a phenomenon that occurs frequently. For example, a launching device in a normal pachinko gaming machine including this embodiment has a performance of firing about 100 gaming balls per minute, and the time required to launch one gaming ball is It is about 600 msec. In a state where the player keeps firing the game ball, normally about 5 game balls are positioned on the game area 12a while falling due to their own weight. Even if all of the five game balls are awarded to the open big winning opening, it takes about 3000 msec to fire the remaining five game balls that can be won. Therefore, when the residual ball monitoring time is set to 1000 msec, it is considered that the other big prize opening is not opened and closed very much before the residual ball monitoring time concerning one big prize opening elapses.

<Direction when the production button is pressed>
Next, the effect when the effect button is pressed will be described with reference to FIG. 48 and FIG.
FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect at the time of pressing the effect button performed at the 33G and 66G in the first probability variation gaming state. FIG. 49 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect when the effect button is pressed which is performed on the 99th G in the first probability variation gaming state.

[Example of production when the 33G and 66G production buttons are pressed]
The 33G and 66G eyes in the first probability variation gaming state display a judgment image in the display area 13a of the display device 13 and perform an effect of informing about the effect stages after the 34G and 67G eyes. Simultaneously with this effect, an effect is produced when the effect button is pressed.

  The effect when the effect button is pressed is an effect in which a part of the effect 7-segment counter 57 is sequentially lit when the player presses the effect button 23 (continuous hit). The timing for lighting a part of the effect 7-segment counter 57 is when the effect button 23 is pressed a predetermined number of times. That is, every time the effect button 23 is pressed a predetermined number of times, the display mode of the effect 7-segment counter 57 changes.

  When the stage 34G, the stage 67G and subsequent stages become the first probability variation dedicated stage A, “32” is finally displayed on the stage 7-segment counter 57 for stage. The first probability variation dedicated stage A is a stage that suggests that the first probability variation gaming state is continuing.

  On the other hand, when the production stage after the 34th G and the 67th G is the first probability variation dedicated stage B, the production 7-segment counter 57 is finally turned off. The first probability variation dedicated stage B is a stage that suggests that the first probability variation gaming state has fallen. Furthermore, when the big win is won at the 33G and 66G in the first probability game state, “77” is finally displayed on the effect 7-segment counter 57.

  As shown in FIG. 48, when the effect is started when the effect button is pressed, the effect 7-segment counter 57 is turned off. Then, when the effect button 23 is pressed (continuous hit), first, the lighting portions common to “32” and “77” in the effect 7-segment counter 57 are sequentially turned on. Accordingly, it is possible to cause the player to expect that “32” or “77” is displayed on the effect 7-segment counter 57 halfway through the effect when the effect button is pressed.

  Then, only one lighting point remains until “77” is displayed, and if “77” is displayed at the next lighting, the special symbol game is a big hit. On the other hand, when a lighting location that is not related to the display of “77” and a lighting location for displaying “32” is turned on, it is determined that the special symbol game is lost.

  Thereafter, the lighting portions for displaying “32” in the effect 7-segment counter 57 are sequentially turned on. Then, only one lighting point remains until “32” is displayed, and if “32” is displayed in the next lighting, it is determined that the stage 34G, the 67G and subsequent stage will be the first certain variation stage A. To do. On the other hand, when the production 7-segment counter 57 is turned off, it is determined that the production stages after the 34th and 67th G become the first probability variation dedicated stage B.

[Example of effect when the 99G effect button is pressed]
In the first probability variation gaming state, the 99Gth displays a judgment image on the display area 13a of the display device 13 and performs an effect of informing about the effect stages after the 100th G. Simultaneously with this effect, an effect is produced when the effect button is pressed.

  When the stage after the 100th G is the first stage for the first probability variation, “SP” is finally displayed on the 7-segment counter 57 for stage. The special stage for the first probability variation is a stage that suggests (recognizes) that the first probability variation gaming state is continuing.

  On the other hand, when the effect stage after the 100th G is the normal stage, the effect 7-segment counter 57 is finally turned off. The normal stage is a stage that is executed during the normal gaming state. In addition, when a big win is won at the 99th G in the first certain variation game state, “77” is finally displayed on the effect 7-segment counter 57.

  As shown in FIG. 49, when the effect is started when the effect button is pressed, the effect 7-segment counter 57 is turned off. Then, when the effect button 23 is pressed (continuous hit), first, the lighting portions common to “SP” and “77” in the effect 7-segment counter 57 are sequentially turned on. Thereby, it is possible to make the player expect that “SP” or “77” is displayed on the 7-segment counter 57 for effects until the middle of the effect when the effect button is pressed.

  Then, only one lighting point remains until “77” is displayed, and if “77” is displayed at the next lighting, the special symbol game is a big hit. On the other hand, when a lighting location that is not related to the display of “77” and a lighting location for displaying “32” is turned on, it is determined that the special symbol game is lost.

  Thereafter, the lighting portions for displaying “SP” in the effect 7-segment counter 57 are sequentially turned on. Then, there is only one lighting portion until “SP” is displayed, and if “SP” is displayed in the next lighting, it is determined that the stage for the 100th stage or later is the first special stage for special change. On the other hand, when the effect 7-segment counter 57 is turned off, the effect stage after the 100th G is determined to be the normal stage.

<Suspended production>
Next, the hold effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
50 to 52 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples of the hold effect.

  In the present embodiment, the reserved symbols displayed in the display area 13a of the display device 13 in the first probability variation gaming state 100G or later (first probability variation dedicated special stage) or the second probability variation gaming state (second probability variation dedicated stage) are displayed. Use the hold effect. The reserved symbols are added when the game balls of the first and second start ports 44 and 45 win a prize (special symbol start winning), and a maximum of eight symbols are displayed.

  In the state shown in FIG. 50, five reserved symbols are displayed, of which the second reserved symbol is a jackpot notice reserved symbol (blue), and the last reserved symbol is a fall notice reserved symbol (danger hold). Shows the case. The dotted line in FIG. 50 indicates a portion where no holding symbol is displayed, and the “first probability change mode” is a display for notifying that the gaming state is the first probability changing gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the reserved symbol of the fall notice represents a bomb having a lead wire. The guide line in the reserved symbol of the fall notice becomes shorter each time the corresponding special symbol game approaches (every time it moves to the left in FIG. 50).

The state shown in FIG. 51 shows a case where the special symbol game corresponding to the four holdings is digested from the state shown in FIG. 50 and the special symbol game corresponding to the holding of the fall notice is being played. Further, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined to be “0BH” indicating the fall variation B.
It should be noted that the reserved symbol for the jackpot notice is a jackpot notice effect (gase hold change effect) at the time of losing decision, and it is assumed that the result of the special symbol game corresponding to this hold is a lose.

  As shown in FIG. 51, when the special symbol game corresponding to the hold of the fall notice is being performed, the hold design of the fall notice is the background of the display area 13a, and the lead wire is shortened.

  The state shown in FIG. 52 shows a case where the variation of the plurality of identification symbols is stopped from the state shown in FIG. At this time, if the bomb that was the background of the display area 13a has exploded, the first probability variation gaming state falls and “end of the first probability variation mode” is displayed. This “end of first probability change mode” is a display for notifying that the first probability change gaming state has fallen.

  When the variation of the plurality of identification symbols is stopped from the state shown in FIG. 51, if the bomb that is the background of the display area 13a is not fired, the first probability variation gaming state is maintained. In other words, the hold effect with the fall notice shown in FIG. 50 is a gase fall hold effect (fake fall notice).

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is configured to always perform a holding effect of a falling notice (displaying a holding symbol of a falling notice) when a fall is won. However, the gaming machine according to the present invention may have a configuration in which the first probable gaming state is communicated without performing the fall notice hold effect (displaying the hold design of the fall notice).

[Explanation of production during the fall and big hit]
First, the fall and the big hit effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
53 to 55 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples of effects of falling and big hits.

  In this embodiment, a fall determination process (falling lottery) is performed for each special symbol game. Therefore, in one special symbol game of the first probability variation game state and the second probability variation game state, both the winning of the fall and the winning of the jackpot may be determined.

  The fall determination process (S69 in FIG. 23) is executed before the big hit determination process (S70 in FIG. 23). When a fall is won in the fall determination process, the gaming state shifts to a normal gaming state or a short-time gaming state. Thereafter, when the big hit is won in the big hit determination process, the big win in the normal gaming state or the big win in the short-time gaming state is made.

  There are two types of jackpots: 16R and 4R. When the 4R jackpot is determined during the normal gaming state (during non-short time) and then the started jackpot gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the second probability variable gaming state. Also, during the short-time gaming state (short-time), when the 4R big hit is determined, and then the started big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the first certain change gaming state.

  On the other hand, the stage corresponding to the special symbol game determined by the winning of the fall and the winning of the big hit is the first stage dedicated to the first probability variation, the first stage dedicated to the first probability variation, or the stage dedicated to the second probability variation. That is, in the case of one special symbol game, when the winning of the fall and the winning of the jackpot are determined, the player recognizes that the jackpot is won during the first or second certain variation game state (during short time). However, as described above, as the control processing by the main control circuit 70 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a big hit may be won during the normal gaming state (non-short time).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in one special symbol game, when a fall win and a big win win are determined, and a 4R big win that shifts from the big win game state to the second probability variable game state is determined, the normal game An effect is made to make the player recognize that it is a big hit in the state.

  Here, the 4R big hit that shifts from the big hit gaming state to the second probability variable gaming state will be described. When a fall is won in 1G to 99G in the first probability variation gaming state (first probability variation dedicated stage), the gaming state shifts to the short-time gaming state. Therefore, the 4R jackpot that is won in 1G to 99G in the first probability variation gaming state is not the 4R jackpot that shifts to the second probability variation gaming state.

  On the other hand, when a fall is won after 100G in the first probability variation gaming state (first special variation-specific special stage), the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Accordingly, the 4R jackpot that is won after 100G in the first probability variation gaming state is the 4R jackpot that shifts to the second probability variation gaming state. Further, when a fall is won in the second probability variation gaming state (second probability variation dedicated stage), the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Therefore, the 4R jackpot that is won in the second probability variable gaming state is the 4R jackpot that shifts to the second probability varying gaming state.

  When the 4R jackpot that shifts to the second probability variation gaming state is determined, the fall re-variation super reach is once determined as the sub-effect content (see FIG. 15). Once the fall re-variation super reach is executed, first, 25000 msec is used to produce an effect of displaying an image for notifying the fall in the display area 13a. This effect is an effect imitating the fall fluctuation B (see FIGS. 51 and 52), and the bomb that has become the background of the display area 13a explodes and “end of first probability change mode” is displayed. However, the identification symbol displayed in the display area 13a does not stop completely.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 53, an effect of shaking and changing the identification symbol is performed using 10 msec. It is preferable that the time used for the effect of swinging and changing the identification symbol is substantially the same as the time from the end of the special symbol game to the start of the next special symbol game based on the hold. That is, in the fall re-variation super reach, the time used for the effect of shaking and changing the identification symbol once the variation of the identification symbol in the display area 13a is stopped, and then the variation of the next identification symbol based on the hold is started. It is preferable that the time is substantially the same.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 54, using 40000 msec, the identification symbol is changed again, and as shown in FIG. 55, an effect of stopping and displaying the identification symbol corresponding to the 4R jackpot winning is performed. This effect is an effect imitating Super Reach B. During this production, “normal mode” is displayed. This “normal mode” is a display for notifying that the gaming state is the normal gaming state.

  Thereby, the effect actually performed corresponding to one special symbol game can be shown as an effect corresponding to two special symbol games. Then, it is possible to make the player recognize that the probability variation gaming state has fallen and then a big hit in the normal gaming state. In other words, the player recognizes that the probability variation gaming state has fallen with an effect imitating the fall fluctuation B, and causes the player to recognize that the game has been a big hit during the normal gaming state with an effect imitating the subsequent super reach B. be able to. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling inconsistent and dissatisfied even if the game is shifted to the second probability variation gaming state (second probability variation dedicated stage) after the big hit gaming state is finished.

[Execution time for fall and big hit production]
Next, the execution time of the fall and big hit effect will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 56 is a time chart for comparing a case where a fall effect and a big hit effect are performed in succession to a fall effect and a big hit effect.

  Production example 1 shown in FIG. 56 shows a time chart when the fall effect and the big hit effect are continuously performed. Specifically, a fall effect (fall change B) is executed corresponding to the special symbol game, and then a big hit effect (super reach B) is executed corresponding to the special symbol game based on the hold. A time chart is shown.

  The fluctuation time of the fall fluctuation B is 25000 msec, and the fluctuation time of the super reach B is 40000 msec. Further, the variation waiting time from the end of the fall variation B to the start of the super reach B is 10 msec. Therefore, the time required from the start of the fall change B to the end of the super reach B is 65,010 msec.

  On the other hand, production example 2 shows a time chart when a fall and big hit effect (once fall re-variable big hit) is performed. The fluctuation time once per fall re-change big hit is 65,010 msec. As described above, the effect of the fall re-variation jackpot once imitated the effect of imitating the fall fluctuation B of 25000 msec, the effect of shaking the identification symbol imitating the fluctuation waiting time of 10 msec, and the super reach B of 40000 msec. It consists of production.

  Thereby, the fall and the big hit effect can be made to resemble the case where the fall effect and the big hit effect are continuously performed. As a result, the performance actually performed in correspondence with one special symbol game can be shown without a sense of incongruity like the performance corresponding to two special symbol games.

<Count production>
Next, the count effect will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 57 is an explanatory view showing a display example of a count effect.

57A to 57E show the display device 13 and the effect 7-segment counter 57 when the gaming state is the first probability variation gaming state (first probability variation dedicated stage).
As described above, the count effect is the display device 13 and the 7-segment counter for the effect during the execution of the special symbol game related to the hold on which the jackpot notice effect is determined and two or more hold before the hold. 57 is an effect that performs a display simulating a countdown. This count effect shows a specific example of the continuous identification information display effect according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

  FIG. 57A shows a state in which four reserved symbols are displayed in the display area 13a, and the reserved symbols displayed by the last (fourth) special symbol start winning are green. The hold corresponding to the green hold symbol is a hold in which the big hit notice effect is determined when the big hit is confirmed, and “777” is determined as the big hit symbol. And the shortening fluctuation | variation B is determined to the fluctuation | variation pattern which concerns on three hold | maintenances before the big hit notice hold.

  Therefore, the count effect flag is turned on (see FIG. 43), and the count effect using the display device 13 and the effect 7-segment counter 57 is executed from the next special symbol game. That is, the count effect is executed from the next change in the identification symbol.

  FIG. 57B shows the display device 13 and the effect 7-segment counter 57 when the special symbol game corresponding to the first (first) hold among the four holds, and the count effect is being executed. Indicates the state. Since the variation pattern related to the first hold is the shortened variation B, the variation of the identification symbol displayed in the display area 13a is stopped and displayed at 2000 msec. At this time, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed at “747”, and the effect 7-segment counter 57 displays “3”.

  The identification symbol “747” indicates a state four times before “777” is stopped and displayed. In other words, the count effect of the present embodiment is a game in which “777” is stopped and displayed gradually by gradually increasing the identification symbol in the middle of the three arranged identification symbols one by one. Make people expect. In this example, since all the fluctuation patterns related to the three holdings before the big hit notice holding are the shortened fluctuations B, the countdown starts from the state four times before “777” is stopped and displayed.

  The display of “3” on the effect 7-segment counter 57 indicates the number of games (hereinafter referred to as “countdown number”) until the change of the identification symbol that may cause the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed. Yes. Therefore, the countdown number decreases by one for each change of the identification symbol. In this example, since all the fluctuation patterns related to the three holdings before the big hit notice holding are the shortened fluctuations B, the countdown starts from “3”.

  FIG. 57C shows the display device 13 and the effect 7-segment counter 57 when the special symbol game corresponding to the second hold of the four holds is finished, and the state where the count effect is continuously executed. Show. Since the variation pattern related to the second hold is the shortened variation B, the variation of the identification symbol displayed in the display area 13a is stopped and displayed at 2000 msec. At this time, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed as “757”, and the effect 7-segment counter 57 displays “2”.

  FIG. 57D shows the display device 13 and the effect 7-segment counter 57 when the special symbol game corresponding to the third hold of the four holds is finished, and the state where the count effect is continuously executed. Show. Since the variation pattern related to the third hold is the shortened variation B, the variation of the identification symbol displayed in the display area 13a is stopped and displayed at 2000 msec. At this time, the identification symbol is stopped and displayed at “767”, and the effect 7-segment counter 57 displays “1”.

  The stop display modes shown in FIGS. 57B to 57D are performed with a good tempo at intervals of about 2000 msec (about 2 seconds), so that the interest of the count effect can be enhanced. In addition, since the countdown number is displayed on the effect 7-segment counter 57, it is possible to make the player recognize the number of games until the variation of the identification symbol that may cause the jackpot symbol to be stopped and displayed is started. , Can increase the player's expectation.

  FIG. 57E shows the display device 13 and the effect 7-segment counter 57 when the special symbol game corresponding to the last (fourth) hold among the four holds is performed, and the count effect is continuously executed. The state that has been done. The fourth hold has a reach effect because the big hit is won.

  As shown in FIG. 57E, in this embodiment, the display of “787” and “777” is repeated. That is, the display of “7” and “8” of the identification symbol in the middle of the three identification symbols arranged side by side goes back and forth. At this time, “78” is displayed on the effect 7-segment counter 57, and “7” and “8” of the middle identification symbol displayed in the display area 13a are changed to “ It is preferable to change the luminance of “7” or “8” in the display of “78”. That is, when “7” of the middle identification symbol is displayed, the brightness of “7” of the production 7-segment counter 57 is increased, and when “8” of the middle identification symbol is displayed, The brightness of “8” of the 7-segment counter 57 is increased. Then, “7” of the middle identification symbol is derived, and “777” is stopped and displayed. At this time, the effect 7-segment counter 57 displays “77”.

  As described above, the count effect is such that the stop display mode of the variation display of the identification symbol on the display device 13 when the special symbol game corresponding to the four holds is approached one by one to the stop display mode informing the big hit. Go. Thereby, it is possible to make the player easily recognize that a continuous effect is performed over a plurality of games.

  In the count effect shown in FIG. 57, the first stop display mode of the identification symbol is the state four times before the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. However, as the count effect according to the present invention, the first stop display mode of the identification symbol may be the state three times before the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, or the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. Two or more previous states may be used.

  In addition, in the count effect shown in FIG. 57, the central identification symbol among the three identification symbols arranged is increased by one (counted up) so as to be close to the big hit symbol (“777”). However, the identification symbol increased by 1 may be the identification symbol at the right end or the left end. In addition, the identification symbol to be changed in the count effect may be decreased by 1 (counted down) or may be a value that does not become a randomly determined jackpot symbol. Furthermore, the identification symbols displayed on the display area 13a are not limited to numbers.

  In the present embodiment, the determination of the big hit announcement effect is one of the conditions for performing the count effect. However, the count effect according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention may be executed in connection with the determination of the jackpot notice effect.

In the present embodiment, a variation time different from the shortened variation B is defined in the variation pattern related to the hold for which the big hit announcement effect is determined. However, as the count effect related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention, the change pattern related to the hold for which the big hit notice effect is determined may be defined as the same change time as the shortened change B.
As a result, it is possible to perform a good tempo at intervals of about 2000 msec (about 2 seconds) from the start of the count effect until the stop display of the big win symbol (or the symbol of the loss).

In the present embodiment, the probability change gaming state that is executed after the big hit gaming state is completed differs according to the normal probability (short time or non-short time) when the transition to the big hit gaming state is determined.
That is, when the 4R big hit is determined during the non-time saving, the big hit gaming state is started, and when the big hit gaming state is finished, the state shifts to the second probability variable gaming state. When a fall is won during the second probability variation game state, the second probability variation game state is terminated, and the time reduction is also terminated.
On the other hand, when the big hit of 16R or the big hit of 4R is determined in a short time, the big hit gaming state is started, and when the big hit gaming state is ended, the state shifts to the first probability variable gaming state. When the first probable gaming state is started, the time duration continues until at least 99G (99 games) is completed, regardless of whether or not the fall is won. Thereby, the game nature provided with fall of a probability change game state can be improved.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, if a fall is won during the second probability variation gaming state, the display device 13 will definitely notify that the fall has been won. That is, the second probability variation gaming state without notice is not ended. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling a contradiction when the second probability variation gaming state ends.

  As described above, when the first probability variation gaming state is started, time saving is continued until at least 99 games are completed. That is, even if the first probability variation gaming state is ended by winning the fall, the time saving is continued. Therefore, the player cannot grasp whether or not the fall is won until at least 99 games are completed after the first probability variation gaming state is started. Thereby, it is possible to perform a game that gives the player a sense of expectation that the probability variation state continues.

2. Second embodiment of pachinko gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 in various data tables and holding effects. Therefore, here, various tables and holding effects will be described.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
First, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 72 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The special symbol variation pattern determination table (for loss) and the special symbol variation pattern determination table (for win) are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[Big hit judgment table]
First, the jackpot determination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The jackpot determination table is referred to when the jackpot determination process (S70 in FIG. 23) is performed. This jackpot determination table defines the relationship between the jackpot probability and the jackpot determination value range.

  The first jackpot probability is set when the gaming state is a normal gaming state, a jackpot gaming state, and a short-time gaming state. That is, the first jackpot probability is when the gaming state is a normal gaming state, a jackpot gaming state, or a short-time gaming state. The jackpot determination value range at the time of the first jackpot probability is defined as 0 to 233.

  Further, the second jackpot probability is set when the gaming state is the first probability variation gaming state and the second probability variation gaming state. That is, the second big hit probability is when the first probability variation gaming state or the second probability variation gaming state. The jackpot determination value range at the time of the second jackpot probability is defined as 100 to 1499.

  The big hit determination values 100 to 233 overlap at the time of the first big hit probability and the second big hit probability. Therefore, if any one of 100 to 233 is extracted as the jackpot determination random value, the jackpot is won in both cases of the first jackpot probability and the second jackpot probability.

  On the other hand, if any one of 0 to 99 is extracted as the big hit determination random value, the big hit is won at the first big hit probability, and the big hit is not won (lost) at the second big hit probability. If any one of 234 to 1499 is extracted as the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot is won at the second jackpot probability, and the jackpot is not won (lost) at the first jackpot probability.

[Holding random selection (0-99) acquisition effect selection table]
Next, the reservation effect selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition (0 to 99) will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the big hit random number is acquired (0 to 99), the hold effect selection table is referred to during 100G or more in the first probability variation gaming state and in the second probability variation gaming state. In addition, when the big hit random number is acquired (0 to 99), the big effect determination random number extracted from the big hit determination counter is one of 0 to 99, and the symbol determination randomness extracted from the symbol determination counter Referenced when determining a special jackpot symbol whose value corresponds to a jackpot of 16R. In addition, you may make it determine a pending | holding effect using another effect selection table even if it is another game state.

The on-hold effect selection table at the time of acquisition of the big hit random number (0 to 99) defines the relationship between the on-hold effect selection random number range and the effect contents.
For example, when the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is “0” and “51” is extracted as the hold effect selection random number value, the presence A is determined as the content of the hold effect. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, if the fall determination random number value extracted from the jackpot determination counter is between 0 and 99, regardless of whether or not the jackpot is won in the current gaming state, Based on the numerical value, predict the jackpot symbol when winning. Then, if the predicted result is a jackpot symbol corresponding to a jackpot of 16R, the contents of the stage (presence / absence of hold stage) are determined with reference to the hold stage selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition (0 to 99).

[Holding random selection (100 to 233) acquisition effect selection table]
Next, the reservation effect selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition (100 to 233) will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the big hit random number is acquired (0 to 99), the hold effect selection table is referred to during 100G or more in the first probability variation gaming state and in the second probability variation gaming state. Further, when the big hit random number is acquired (100 to 233), the big effect determination random number extracted from the big hit determination counter is any one of 100 to 233, and the symbol determination randomness extracted from the symbol determination counter Referenced when determining a special jackpot symbol whose value corresponds to a jackpot of 16R.

The on-holding effect selection table at the time of acquisition of the big hit random number (100 to 233) defines the relationship between the on-holding effect selection random number range and the effect contents.
For example, if the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is “100” and “51” is extracted as the hold effect selection random number value, the presence B is determined as the content of the hold effect. Is done.

  In the present embodiment, if the jackpot determination random number value extracted from the jackpot determination counter is any of 100 to 233, the jackpot symbol when winning is predicted based on the symbol determination random number value. Then, if the prediction result is a big hit symbol corresponding to a big hit of 16R, the content of the presentation (presence / absence of the hold effect) is determined with reference to the hold effect selection table when the big hit random number is acquired (100 to 233).

[Holding random number (234 to 1499) acquisition on-hold effect selection table]
Next, the reservation effect selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition (234-1499) will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the big hit random number is acquired (0 to 99), the hold effect selection table is referred to during 100G or more in the first probability variation gaming state and in the second probability variation gaming state. Further, when the big hit random number is acquired (234 to 1499), the on-holding effect selection table indicates that the big hit determination random number extracted from the big hit determination counter is any one of 234 to 1499, and the symbol determination randomness extracted from the symbol determination counter Referenced when determining a special jackpot symbol whose value corresponds to a jackpot of 16R.

The on-hold effect selection table at the time of acquisition of the big hit random number (234 to 1499) defines the relationship between the random number range for selecting the hold effect and the contents of the effect.
For example, if the jackpot determination random number value extracted from the jackpot determination counter is “234” and “51” is extracted as the hold effect selection random number value, the presence C is determined as the content of the hold effect. Is done.

  In this embodiment, if the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is any of 234 to 1499, regardless of whether or not the jackpot is won in the current gaming state, Based on the numerical value, predict the jackpot symbol when winning. Then, if the prediction result is a big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit of 16R, the content of the presentation (presence / absence of the reserved production) is determined with reference to the on-holding effect selection table when the big hit random number is acquired (234 to 1499).

[Loss random number (1500 to 65535) acquisition effect on hold selection table]
Next, a description will be given of the hold effect selection table at the time of obtaining the random number (1500 to 65535) with reference to FIG.

  The on-hold effect selection table at the time of acquisition of the random number (1500 to 65535) is referred to when the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is any one of 1500 to 65535. This lost random number (1500 to 65535) acquisition on-hold effect selection table defines the relationship between the on-hold effect selection random number range and the effect content.

  For example, if a jackpot determination random number value (1500 to 65535) corresponding to the winning of the lost game is extracted and “76” is extracted as the random effect value for selecting the hold effect, the content of the hold effect is determined as the big hit when the lose is determined. A notice effect is determined. The jackpot notice effect at the time of losing confirmation is an effect of making a false jackpot notice, and the fall notice effect at the time of losing confirmation is an effect of making a false fall notice.

  In addition, the fall notice effect at the time of losing decision is determined during the first certain variation game state and 100G or more during the second certain variation game state, and becomes invalid in other states even if elected.

[Holding effect selection table for falling random numbers]
Next, the hold-down effect selection table at the time of falling random number acquisition will be described with reference to FIG.
The hold-down effect selection table at the time of falling random number acquisition is referred to when the falling determination random value extracted from the falling determination counter is a value corresponding to the winning of the falling. This fall effect random number hold effect selection table defines the relationship between the hold effect selection random number range and the effect contents.

  For example, when a random value corresponding to the winning of the fall is extracted, the fall notice effect at the time of falling is determined as the content of the hold effect regardless of the random value for selecting the hold effect. The fall notice effect at the time of fall confirmation is an effect of notifying the fall. The fall notice effect at the time of fall confirmation is determined during 100G or more in the first probability variation game state and in the second probability variation game state, and becomes invalid in other states even if elected.

  Since the big hit determination counter and the fall determination counter are provided independently, a random value corresponding to the big hit win is extracted from the big hit determination counter, and corresponds to the win of the fall from the fall determination counter. Random values may be extracted. In this case, priority is given to the hold effect determined by the hold effect selection table at the time of falling random number acquisition.

<Configuration of data table stored in program ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the program ROM 202 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub effect content determination table (for lose), the sub effect content determination table (for win), the first probability variable gaming state 33G-th continuous lottery table, and the first probability variable game state 66G-th continuous lottery table are described in the first embodiment. It is the same.

[Sub-holding effect selection table]
The sub-holding effect selection table will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub-holding effect selection table defines the relationship between the effect stage, the main determination content, the changing gaming state, the sub-effect content determination random number range, and the sub-effect content. The production stage, main determination content, and sub production content determination random number range are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  The game state at the time of change is a game state when the special symbol game corresponding to the hold is changed. If the production stage is the first probability variation special stage or the second probability variation dedicated stage, the winning state is shifted to the normal gaming state from the next special symbol game. Therefore, the gaming state may be different when the special symbol start winning is changed and when the special symbol game corresponding to the hold by the special symbol starting winning is changed.

  When the stage is the first stage dedicated to the first probability variation or the stage dedicated to the second probability variation, the main decision content is production A, and the game state at the time of variation is the normal game state, the sub production content decision random value is any of 0 to 99 However, “falling hold change effect” is determined as the sub effect content. When the gaming state at the time of the change becomes the normal gaming state, “danger hold” is included in the hold that is consumed before this hold.

  When the presence A is determined as the main determination content, the big hit determination random value is any one of 0 to 99, and if the big hit determination random number is any one of 0 to 99, the normal gaming state The big hit is won at the time of the first big hit probability. Therefore, if any one of 0 to 99 is extracted as the jackpot determination random value, the jackpot is won after the probability change state falls, that is, in the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the big hit is won after the fall in the probability variation state, a fall hold change effect is performed to change the hold symbol (danger hold) of the fall notice.

  If the stage is the first stage for the first probability variation or the stage for the second probability variation, the main decision content is production A, and the game state at the time of variation is the first probability variation game state or the second probability variation game state, the sub effect content decision random number value Depending on the, the effect of changing the color of the reserved symbol is performed.

  When the gaming state at the time of change becomes the first probability variation gaming state or the second probability variation gaming state, the random number value for jackpot determination is any of 0 to 99 (the random number value for jackpot determination when the presence A is determined). Even if you do n’t win the jackpot. Therefore, the effect that changes the color of the reserved symbol determined in this case is a false jackpot notice effect.

  If the stage is the first stage dedicated to the first probability change or the second stage dedicated to the second chance change, the main decision content is production B, and the game state at the time of change is the normal game state, it is confirmed that the fall will be won before the decided hold. Therefore, there is a fall notice holding symbol before that, and “falling hold change effect” for changing the fall hold existing before is determined as the sub effect content.

  When the presence B is determined as the main determination content, the random number for jackpot determination is one of 100 to 233. If the random number for jackpot determination is between 100 and 233, the game state is either the normal gaming state (at the time of the first jackpot probability) or the first or second probability variation state (at the time of the second jackpot probability). Even if you win a big hit. Accordingly, when any of 100 to 233 is extracted as the jackpot determination random number value, after the fall in the probability change state, that is, in the normal gaming state, the big hit is won. Do.

  If the stage is the first stage dedicated to the first probability variation or the second stage dedicated to the second variation, the main decision content is production B, and the variation game state is the first probability variation game state or the second probability variation game state, the sub effect content decision random number value Depending on the, the effect of changing the color of the reserved symbol is performed.

  When the gaming state at the time of the change becomes the first probability variation gaming state or the second probability variation gaming state, the jackpot determination random number value is any of 100 to 233 (the jackpot determination random number value when the presence B is determined). Even if you win a big hit. Therefore, for the effect of changing the color of the reserved symbol determined in this case, the effect of changing to a color with high expectation (green, red, rainbow) determined by the jackpot is easily determined.

  When the stage is the first stage dedicated to the first probability variation or the second stage dedicated to the second variation, the main decision content is production C, and the game state at the time of variation is the normal game state, the color of the reserved symbol is changed according to the sub-production content decision random value. Produce a change.

  When the gaming state at the time of change becomes the normal gaming state, the big hit determination random number value is any of 234 to 1499 (the big hit determination random number value when the presence C is determined) is not won. Therefore, the effect that changes the color of the reserved symbol determined in this case is a false jackpot notice effect.

  If the stage is the first stage dedicated to the first probability variation or the second stage dedicated to the second variation, the main decision content is production C, and the variation game state is the first probability variation game state or the second probability variation game state, the sub effect content determination random number value Depending on the, the effect of changing the color of the reserved symbol is performed.

  When the gaming state at the time of the change becomes the first probability variation gaming state or the second probability variation gaming state, the jackpot determination random number value is any one of 234 to 1499 (the jackpot determination random number value when C with performance is determined). Even if you win a big hit. Therefore, for the effect of changing the color of the reserved symbol determined in this case, the effect of changing to a color with high expectation (green, red, rainbow) determined by the jackpot is easily determined.

<Fall hold change production>
Next, the fall hold change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66. FIG.
65 and 66 are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the fall hold change effect.

  In the state shown in FIG. 65, five reserved symbols are displayed, and the second reserved symbol is a reserved symbol for falling notice (danger held), and the last (fifth) reserved symbol is a special reserved symbol. Is shown. In addition, a dotted line in FIG. 65 indicates a portion where the reserved symbol is not displayed, and the “first probability change mode” is a display for notifying that the game state is the first probability change game state.

  As shown in FIG. 65, the reserved symbol of the fall notice represents a bomb having a lead wire. The guide line in the reserved symbol of the fall notice becomes shorter each time the corresponding special symbol game approaches (every time it moves to the left in FIG. 65). Moreover, the special reserved symbol represents a bucket of three overlapping. This special hold symbol indicates, for example, a hold whose random number value extracted from the jackpot determination counter is any one of 100 to 233 when a special symbol start winning is made. In other words, the special reserved symbol is a reserved symbol for notifying the jackpot.

  If the random number for jackpot determination is any of 100 to 233, the jackpot is won in the normal gaming state (at the time of the first jackpot probability) and the first and second probability variation states (at the time of the second jackpot probability). Therefore, even if the special symbol game (game) corresponding to the second reserved symbol shown in FIG. 65 is started and the probability variation gaming state falls (afterwards, the normal gaming state is reached), it corresponds to the special reserved symbol. A 16R jackpot is determined in the special symbol game. Then, when the big hit gaming state started thereafter is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the first probability changing gaming state (first probability changing mode).

  The state shown in FIG. 66 shows a state where one special symbol game has been digested from the state shown in FIG. That is, four hold symbols are displayed, and the first (first) hold symbol is the fall notice hold symbol (danger hold), and the last (fourth) hold symbol is a special hold symbol. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 66, in the fall hold change effect of the present embodiment, before the special symbol game corresponding to the hold symbol of the fall notice (danger hold) is finished, the bucket of the special hold symbol moves and the fall notice is made. Extinguish the conductor in the reserved symbol. Thereby, it is possible to show the player that the fall of the probability variation gaming state is avoided, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, it is possible to make the player recognize that the fall of the probability variation gaming state has been avoided. In addition, you may alert | report that the fall of the probability change gaming state was avoided according to the fire extinguishing of the lead wire in the holding | maintenance symbol of a fall notice.

  In this way, the fall hold change effect is expressed as if the fall of the probability change gaming state is avoided, but in reality, when the special symbol game corresponding to the hold notice of the fall notice is finished, the game state is changed to the probability change game state (this In the example, a transition is made from the first probability variation gaming state) to the normal gaming state. However, since the big hit is decided immediately after that, and the transition to the first probability variable gaming state is made after the big hit gaming state ends, in this embodiment, it is shown that the fall of the probability variable gaming state is avoided. It is increasing.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 66, when the reserved symbol of the fall notice becomes the first (the corresponding special symbol game is executed next), the special reserved symbol bucket moves. Extinguishes the conductor in the reserved symbol of the fall notice. However, the timing when the special holding symbol bucket moves and extinguishes the lead in the holding symbol of the fall notice is from when the special holding symbol is displayed to before the special symbol game corresponding to the fall notice hold symbol is started. Can be arbitrarily set.

  Also, the fire guide line fire extinguishing with the special reserved symbol bucket may be performed on the bomb lead wire displayed in the background when the special symbol game corresponding to the reserved symbol of the fall notice is started. In this case, the lead wire is extinguished by the end of the special symbol game corresponding to the reserved symbol of the fall notice.

  Moreover, in the fall hold change effect in the present embodiment, it appears as if the fall in the probability variation gaming state is avoided. For example, a false fall hold change effect may be provided. In other words, when the fall of the probability variation gaming state is not avoided, a special reserved symbol may be displayed. Specifically, the special reserved symbol is displayed when any one of 234 to 1499 is extracted as the random number for jackpot determination by the special symbol starting winning after the reserved symbol of the fall notice is displayed. In this false fall hold change effect, for example, every time the reserved special symbol game is digested, the special hold symbol bucket may be reduced so that the lead wire in the fall notice hold symbol cannot be extinguished.

  In addition, in the fall hold change effect in the present embodiment, the player recognizes that the fall of the probability change game state is avoided, so that the player recognizes that the big hit is determined during the probability change game state (short time). . Therefore, there is a high possibility that the gaming state that is shifted after the big hit gaming state is ended is the first probability variation gaming state. However, if the 4R jackpot is determined in the special symbol game (game) corresponding to the special reserved symbol, the game state to be transferred after the jackpot gaming state is ended becomes the second probability variation gaming state. There is a possibility of distrusting the player.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the 16R jackpot is determined as the jackpot type, the fall hold change effect is performed. If a 16R jackpot is determined in a special symbol game (game) corresponding to the special reserved symbol, the game is shifted to the first probability variable gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is completed, so that the player is not distrusted. Can be.
However, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention may be configured to perform a fall hold change effect regardless of the type of jackpot. In this case, the probability variation gaming state that shifts when the jackpot gaming state ends is set to one type so that the probability variation state that transitions after the jackpot gaming state does not change according to the gaming state when the jackpot is won. Is preferred.

  Moreover, as the fall hold change effect in the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, an effect that makes the expectation that the hold symbol of the fall notice changes as the special symbol game corresponding to the hold notice of the fall notice approaches is executed. May be. As an effect that expects the hold-down symbol of the fall notice to change, for example, a countdown is performed by attaching a number to the hold-down symbol of the fall notice, or an effect simulating a countdown by interlocking with the 7-segment counter 57 for the effect You may do.

  Moreover, as a fall hold change effect in the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, a number is displayed on the display area 13a of the display device 13 until the special symbol game corresponding to the hold symbol of the fall notice starts and the lead wire is extinguished. It is also possible to produce a countdown.

3. Third embodiment of pachinko gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment is different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 in various data tables and holding effects. Therefore, here, various tables and holding effects will be described.

<Configuration of data table stored in main ROM>
First, the configuration of various data tables stored in the main ROM 72 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The special symbol variation pattern determination table (for loss) and the special symbol variation pattern determination table (for win) are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[Big hit and fall judgment table]
First, the jackpot and fall determination table will be described with reference to FIG.
The big hit and fall determination table is referred to when the fall determination process (S69 in FIG. 23) is performed and when the big hit determination process (S70 in FIG. 23) is performed. The jackpot and fall determination table defines the relationship between the jackpot determination value range, the fall determination value range, and the previous jackpot symbol. This jackpot and fall determination table shows a specific example of the fall random number defining means according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

  The range of the big hit determination value and the range of the fall determination value are defined according to the previous big hit symbol. For example, in the case of the first jackpot probability (low probability) and the initial setting (when the power is first turned on or when the main RAM 73 is cleared), the jackpot determination value range is defined as 0 to 233. The jackpot determination value range when the first jackpot probability (low probability) is in the range of 1 to 50 in the previous jackpot symbol is defined as 50 to 283.

  Thus, the jackpot determination value range is configured to include an overlapping range in a plurality of previous jackpot symbols. For example, when the first jackpot probability (low probability) and the random number value for jackpot determination extracted at the time of special symbol start winning is 150, in the case of initial setting, the previous jackpot symbol is 1-50. If and when the previous jackpot symbol is 51-100, you win the jackpot.

  Moreover, the fall determination value range in the case of an initial setting is prescribed | regulated to 0-849, and the fall decision value range in the case of the last big hit symbols 1-50 is prescribed | regulated to 50-899. In this way, the fall determination value range is configured to include an overlapping range in a plurality of previous jackpot symbols.

  For example, if the random number for fall determination extracted at the time of winning the special symbol start is 80, the winning is won in the case of the initial setting and when the previous jackpot symbol is 1-50. If the random number for fall determination extracted at the time of winning the special symbol start is 250, the win is won regardless of the previous jackpot symbol.

[Holding effect selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition (as of the start winning prize)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 68, a description will be given of the on-hold effect selection table at the time of jackpot random number acquisition (as of the start winning prize).

  The jackpot random number acquisition pending effect selection table (as of the start winning prize) is referred to in the winning effect determination process (see FIG. 37) when the jackpot determination random value for winning the jackpot is acquired. Whether or not the jackpot determination random number for winning the jackpot is acquired is determined at the time of special symbol start winning.

  The on-holding effect selection table at the time of big hit random number acquisition (as of the start winning prize) defines the relationship between the random number range for holding effect selection and the contents of the effect. For example, if the jackpot determination random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is a value that wins the jackpot, and “51” is extracted as the hold effect selection random value, the content of the hold effect is determined when the jackpot is determined The jackpot notice will be decided.

[Holding effect selection table at the time of obtaining a specific jackpot random number (random value 200 to 233)]
Next, the reserved effect selection table (random values 200 to 233) at the time of acquisition of a specific big hit random number will be described with reference to FIG.

  The reserved effect selection table (random numbers 200 to 233) at the time of acquisition of a specific jackpot random number is referred to in the winning effect determination process (see FIG. 37) when any one of 200 to 233 is extracted as the random number for determining the jackpot. . That is, the jackpot random number acquisition pending presentation selection table (as of the start winning prize) described with reference to FIG. 68 is referred to when a jackpot determination random value other than 200 to 233 is extracted as a jackpot determination random number value. The

  The reserved effect selection table (random numbers 200 to 233) at the time of acquisition of a specific jackpot random number defines the relationship between the reserved effect selection random number range and the effect contents. If the jackpot determination random number value extracted from the jackpot determination counter is any one of 200 to 233, even if the hold effect selection random number value is any value between 0 and 99, The jackpot finalizing effect is decided.

  When the jackpot determining random number is between 200 and 233, the jackpot is always won regardless of the jackpot probability and the previous jackpot symbol (see FIG. 67). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination random number is between 200 and 233, a hold effect is performed in which the hold symbol is changed to a color with a high expectation level determined by the jackpot.

[Holding random number acquisition hold effect selection table (as of the start winning prize)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 70, a description will be given of the hold effect selection table at the time of losing random number acquisition (current at the time of start winning).

  When a random number for losing is acquired, the pending effect selection table (currently at the time of starting winning) is referred to in the winning effect determining process (see FIG. 37) when the random number for determining the big hit for winning is acquired. Whether or not the jackpot determination random number for winning is lost is determined at the time of special symbol start winning.

  The lost production acquisition pending hold selection table (currently at the time of start winning) defines the relationship between the pending production selection random number range and the production contents. For example, when the jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the winning of the loss is extracted and “76” is extracted as the random effect value for selecting the hold effect, the jackpot notice effect at the time of losing decision is determined as the content of the hold effect. The The jackpot notice effect at the time of losing is an effect of performing a false jackpot notice at the time of special symbol start winning prize. In addition, the hold where the jackpot notice effect at the time of losing decision is determined may win a jackpot when the corresponding special symbol is started.

[Holding effect selection table when random falling random numbers are acquired (random number 0-1049)]
Next, the pending effect selection table (random number 0-1049) at the time of expected fall random number acquisition will be described with reference to FIG.

  The pending fall selection selection table (random number 0-1049) at the time of expected fall expected random number is referred to when the fall determination random value extracted from the fall determination counter is any of 0-1049. This fall effect selection table (random number 0-1049) at the time of expected falling random numbers defines the relationship between the random effect range for hold effect selection and the effect contents.

  When the fall determination random number value is any of 0 to 1049, even if the hold effect selection random number value is 0 to 99, the fall notice effect at the time of fall confirmation is determined as the content of the hold effect. . The fall notice effect at the time of fall confirmation is an effect of notifying the fall. The fall notice effect at the time of fall confirmation is determined during 100G or more in the first probability variation game state and in the second probability variation game state, and becomes invalid in other states even if elected.

  As shown in the jackpot and fall determination table (see FIG. 67), the fall determination value range changes according to the previous jackpot symbol. Therefore, even when the random symbol value for fall determination that does not win the fall at the special symbol starting prize is received, the fall judgment value range may change afterwards to win the fall. In this case, the reserved symbol suddenly changes to a fall notice hold symbol (danger hold), or the probability change gaming state falls without notifying the fall.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when a fall determination random value (0 to 1049) that is likely to win a fall is extracted, a suspended symbol for a fall notice is displayed for the time being. When configured in this way, the fall notice at the time of fall confirmation when the extracted random number for fall judgment is a value outside the fall judgment value range becomes an effect to make a false fall notice, and from holding without notice Compared with the case where the player suddenly changes to the hold-down not desired by the player, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

<Configuration of data table stored in program ROM>
Next, the configuration of various data tables stored in the program ROM 202 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub effect content determination table (for lose), the sub effect content determination table (for win), the first probability variable gaming state 33G-th continuous lottery table, and the first probability variable game state 66G-th continuous lottery table are described in the first embodiment. It is the same.

[Sub-hold effect selection table (when starting winning command is received)]
The sub-holding effect selection table (when the start winning command is received) will be described with reference to FIG.

  The sub-holding effect selection table (when receiving the start winning command) defines the relationship between the effect stage, the main determination content, the sub-effect content determination random number range, and the sub-effect content. The production stage, main determination content, and sub production content determination random number range are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 72, when the production stage is common and the main decision content is a jackpot decision production, even if the sub production content determination random value is 0 to 99, the sub production content is “rainbow hold” Is determined. As described above, when the main decision content is the big hit finalizing effect, the big hit is always won (see FIG. 67). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the color of the reserved symbol is changed to the rainbow color having the highest expectation for determining the jackpot.

  If the production stage is the normal stage 1 or 2 and the main decision content is the big hit announcement effect when the big hit is confirmed or the big hit announcement effect when the loss is decided, the color of the reserved symbol is changed according to the sub production content decision random number value Produce the effect.

  Even if the big hit notice effect at the time of big hit decision is decided as the main decision content, if the big hit is decided before the special symbol game corresponding to this hold is started, the big hit judgment value range changes. As a result, there is a case where the big hit is not won (losing is won) in the special symbol game corresponding to the hold in which the big hit notice effect is executed when the big hit is confirmed. Therefore, even if the main decision content is the big hit announcement effect when the big hit is confirmed, the hold production that changes to the rainbow color with the highest degree of expectation determined by the big hit is not decided.

  If the stage is the stage for exclusive use of the 1st probability change and the main decision content is the jackpot notice effect when the big hit is confirmed, or the big hit notice effect when the lose is confirmed, the color of the reserved symbol is changed according to the sub-effect content decision random number value Produce the effect. In this case, it is the same as the case where the production stages are the normal stages 1 and 2.

  When the production stage is the stage for exclusive use of the first certain change and the main decision content is the fall notice effect at the time of fall confirmation, even if the sub production content determination random number value is 0 to 99, the sub production content is “no production” Is determined. In the stage of 33G and 66G of the first probability variation dedicated stage, the continuation or fall of the first probability variation game state is suggested, and in 99G, the continuation or fall of the first probability variation game state is notified. Thus, the player can play a game while expecting that the first probability variation gaming state is continued until 99G of the first probability variation dedicated stage is completed. For this reason, in the stage for exclusive use of the first probability change, the reserved symbol (danger hold) of the fall notice is not displayed as the sub effect content (hold effect).

  If the stage is a stage for the first chance variation special stage or the stage for the second chance variation, and the main decision content is the jackpot announcement effect when the big hit is confirmed, or the jackpot announcement effect when the loss is decided, according to the sub-production content decision random number value The effect of changing the color of the reserved symbol is performed. In this case, it is the same as the case where the production stages are the normal stages 1 and 2.

  When the production stage is the first probability variation special dedicated stage or the second probability variation dedicated stage and the main decision content is a fall notice effect at the time of fall decision, even if the sub production content decision random number value is 0 to 99, “Danger hold” is determined as the sub-production content.

  Even if the fall notice effect at the time of fall confirmation is decided as the main decision content, if the big hit is decided before the special symbol game corresponding to this hold is started, the fall judgment value range changes. As a result, there is a case where the fall is not won in the special symbol game corresponding to the hold in which the fall notice effect at the fall decision is executed.

<Description of main control circuit operation>
Next, the contents of a program executed by the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 will be described with reference to FIGS.
Note that processes other than the main process end interval process executed by the main CPU 71 of the main control circuit 70 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[Main processing]
First, main processing by the control of the main CPU 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 73 and 74. The main process shown in FIGS. 73 and 74 is the same as the main process (see FIGS. 20 and 21) according to the first embodiment. The main processing of the present embodiment is different from the main processing according to the first embodiment in that initial setting of the big hit and fall determination table is performed in S519.

  That is, S501 to S518 in the main process of the present embodiment are the same as S1 to S18 in the main process of the first embodiment, and S520 to S536 in the main process of the present embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment. This is the same as S19 to S35 in the main process.

  As shown in FIG. 74, after the processing of S518, the main CPU 71 performs initial setting of the big hit and fall determination table (S519). In this process, the main CPU 71 changes the jackpot determination value range and the fall determination value range to values corresponding to the initial settings.

[Hit end interval processing]
Next, the hit end interval process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the control state flag is “06H”, which is a value indicating the hit end interval process (S551). When determining that the control state flag is not “06H” (NO), the main CPU 71 ends the hit end interval process and shifts the process to the special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

  When determining in the process of S551 that the control state flag is “06H” (YES), the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the value of the first timer is “0” (S552). That is, the main CPU 71 determines whether or not the hit end interval time set in the first timer has been consumed.

In the process of S552, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is not “0” (NO), that is, the hit end interval time has not been consumed, the main CPU 71 ends the hit end interval process and performs the process. The process proceeds to special symbol control processing (see FIG. 22).
On the other hand, in the process of S552, when it is determined that the value of the first timer is “0” (YES), that is, the hit end interval time has been consumed, the main CPU 71 is a value indicating the special symbol game end process. “07H” is set in the control state flag (S553).

  After the processing of S553, the main CPU 71 sets control data corresponding to the winning symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning in the main RAM 73 (S554). In this process, the main CPU 71 sets the first probability variation game state flag or the second probability variation game state flag as control data. In addition, when the first probability variation gaming state flag is set as control data, “99” is set in the hourly number counter.

  Specifically, when the type of jackpot is a jackpot of 16R, the main CPU 71 sets the first probability variable gaming state flag as control data. Further, when the type of jackpot is a big hit of 4R and the game state at the time of winning is one of the first probability variable game state, the second probability variable game state, or the short-time game state, the main CPU 71 performs the first probability variable game. Set the status flag as control data. When the first probability variation gaming state flag is set as control data, the gaming state is shifted from the big hit gaming state to the first probability variation gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is a big hit of 4R and the gaming state at the time of winning is the normal gaming state, the main CPU 71 sets the second probability variable gaming state flag as control data. When the second probability variable gaming state flag is set as control data, the gaming state is shifted from the big hit gaming state to the second probability varying gaming state.

After the process of S554, the main CPU 71 changes the determination value range of the big hit and fall determination table according to the winning symbol (S554). For example, when the previous jackpot symbol is “special symbol 1”, the main CPU 71 sets the first jackpot probability (low probability) jackpot determination value range to “50 to 283” and the second jackpot symbol The jackpot determination value range at probability (high probability) is set to “50 to 1449”. Further, the main CPU 71 sets the fall determination value range to “50 to 899”.
After the process of S555, the main CPU 71 ends the hit end interval process and moves the process to a special symbol control process (see FIG. 22).

<Description of operation of sub-control circuit>
Next, the contents of the program executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIGS. The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 70 and performs various processes such as a display process.
The processes other than the special symbol effect start command reception process and the redetermination process executed by the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[Process when receiving special symbol effect start command]
Next, the special symbol effect start command reception process performed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 201 refers to the sub effect content determination table (see FIG. 14 and FIG. 15), and the effect contents based on the winning, gaming state, number of changes, change pattern, sub-side effect selection random value, and effect stage. Is determined (S561).

  Next, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the count effect flag is on (S562). When it is determined that the count effect flag is ON (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines the effect content according to the number of holds from the big hit notice hold, and changes the effect content determined in the process of S561 (S563).

  When the count effect flag is on, a jackpot notice (suggestion) is performed as the hold effect. And there are two or more holds prior to the hold with the big hit notice. The effect content determined in the process of S563 is the count effect described above.

  In the process of S562, when it is determined that the count effect flag is not on (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the gaming state is the first certain change gaming state (S564). When it is determined that the gaming state is the first probability variation gaming state (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the number of times of gaming (fluctuation) is the 33rd (S565).

  In the process of S565, when it is determined that the number of games is the 33rd (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines the effect state from the 34G with reference to the first probability variable game state 33G-th continuous lottery table (S566). .

  In the process of S565, when it is determined that the number of games is not the 33rd (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the number of games is the 66th (S567). When it is determined that the number of games is the 66th (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines the effect state from the 67th G with reference to the first probability variation game state 66G-th continuous lottery table (S568).

  In the process of S568, when determining that the number of games is not the 66th (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the number of games is the 99th (S569). When it is determined that the number of games is 99th (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines an effect state from the 100th G according to the current game state (S570).

When the game state at the time of performing the process of S570 is the first probability variation game state (not falling), the sub CPU 201 determines the special effect state as the effect state. The special effect state is an effect state that suggests or notifies that the first probability variation game state is continuing.
On the other hand, when the game state at the time of performing the process of S570 is the short-time game state (falling down), the sub CPU 201 determines the normal effect state as the effect state. The normal performance state is a performance state performed during the normal game state.

  After the process of S563, when it is determined in the process of S564 that the gaming state is not the first probability change gaming state (NO), after the process of S566, after the process of S568, the number of games is 99th in the process of S569. When it is determined that there is no (NO), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the gaming state is the second probability variation gaming state or the first probability variation gaming state and the number of games is 100G or later (S571).

  In the process of S571, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the game state is the second probability change game state or the first probability change game state and the number of games is 100G or more, the sub CPU 201 performs a redetermination process (S572). In this processing, the sub CPU 201 changes the content of the hold effect when a change is required for the hold of the fall notice or the hold of the big hit notice.

After the process of S572, when it is determined in the process of S571 that the gaming state is the second probability variation gaming state or the first probability variation gaming state and the number of games is not 100G or later, the sub CPU 201 determines other effects. (S573). As other effects, for example, an effect of sound generated from the speaker 11, an effect of causing the lamp group 18 to emit light, and the like can be cited.
After the process of S573, the sub CPU 201 ends the special symbol effect start command reception process, and moves the process to a command analysis process (see FIG. 39).

[Re-judgment processing]
Next, the redetermination process performed in S572 of the special symbol effect start command reception process (see FIG. 76) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a fall notice pending symbol (danger hold) among the currently displayed pending symbols (S581). When it is determined that there is a fall notice hold symbol among the currently displayed hold symbols (YES), the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a hold that is expected to win a big hit before the fall notice hold. (S582).

  In this embodiment, the fall determination value range is changed in response to the determination of the big hit. For this reason, it is determined whether or not there is a hold scheduled to win a big hit before the fall notice is held. In addition, this process is abbreviate | omitted when the opportunity when the fall determination value range is changed is other conditions.

In the process of S582, when it is determined that there is a hold scheduled to win a big hit before the fall notice hold symbol (YES), the sub CPU 201 starts the special symbol game corresponding to the fall notice hold. The fall determination value range is estimated, and as a result, it is determined whether or not the fall is won (S583).
Note that, in the processing of S582, the sub CPU 201 determines YES if there is a plan to win a big hit even if the big hit notice holding symbol is not displayed.

  In the present embodiment, upon receiving a special symbol effect stop command, the fall judgment value range when the special symbol game corresponding to the hold of the fall notice is started is estimated, and as a result, it is determined whether or not the fall is won. doing. However, this determination may be performed during the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the process of S583, the sub CPU 201 estimates the fall determination value range when the special symbol game corresponding to the hold of the fall notice is started and, as a result, determines that the fall is not won (NO), the sub CPU 201 displays the content of the effect. Change processing is performed (S584). In this process, the sub CPU 201 sets the content of the effect (change of falling hold change effect) for changing the reserved symbol of the fall notice in the work RAM 203 (see FIG. 6).

  If it is determined in S581 that there is no hold-down symbol for the fall notice in the hold symbols currently displayed (NO), there is no hold that is scheduled to win a big hit before the fall notice is held in S582 (NO). ) Is estimated, the fall determination value range when the special symbol game corresponding to the hold of the drop notice is started is estimated in the process of S583, and as a result, it is determined that the fall is won (YES), or After the processing of S584, the sub CPU 201 estimates a jackpot determination value range when the special symbol game corresponding to each currently displayed hold is started, and as a result, whether or not there is a hold for which a big hit is determined. Is discriminated (S585).

  In the process of S585, the jackpot determination random number value for winning the big hit is currently extracted, but the big hit determination random number value for winning the big hit is extracted by determining the big hit and changing the jackpot determination value range before that. It is determined whether or not.

  In the process of S585, the sub-CPU 201 determines the jackpot determination value range when the special symbol game corresponding to each hold is started and, as a result, determines that there is a hold that determines the jackpot (YES), the sub CPU 201 An effect content change process is performed (S586). In this processing, the sub CPU 201 sets the effect contents for changing the reserved symbol of the jackpot notice to the work RAM 203 (see FIG. 6).

  For example, a reserved symbol (a normal reserved symbol or a reserved symbol other than rainbow colors such as blue or yellow) for which a big hit is determined can be used as a content for changing the reserved symbol for the jackpot notice. Can be changed to rainbow hold.

  Further, the reserved symbol for which the big hit is determined may be changed for each special symbol game. For example, if the reserved symbol for which the big hit is determined is the fourth reserved symbol and is the blue reserved symbol, the blue reserved symbol is changed to the green reserved symbol when the special symbol game currently being executed is finished. Let Next, when the special symbol game corresponding to the first holding is completed, the green holding symbol is changed to a yellow holding symbol. Then, when the special symbol game corresponding to the second hold ends, the yellow reserved symbol is changed to a red reserved symbol, and when the special symbol game corresponding to the third hold ends, the red reserved symbol is changed. Change to a rainbow-colored holding pattern.

  In the process of S585, a jackpot determination value range is estimated when the special symbol game corresponding to each hold is started, and as a result, it is determined that there is no hold for which a big hit is determined (NO), or the process of S586 After that, the sub CPU 201 ends the redetermination process, and moves the process to a special symbol effect start command reception process (see FIG. 76).

  In the present embodiment, even if the big hit notice effect at the time of big hit determination is decided as the main decision content, the hold production that changes to the rainbow color that has the highest degree of expectation determined by the big hit is not decided. Therefore, when the special symbol game corresponding to each hold is inferred, the jackpot determination value range is estimated, and as a result, when it is determined that there is no hold that determines the big hit (NO), There is no need to change to other colors of reserved symbols. As described above, since the information that is advantageous to the player is not replaced with the unfavorable information, the player can be prevented from feeling distrust.

<Fall hold change production>
Next, the fall hold change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 78 to 80.
78 to 80 are explanatory diagrams illustrating display examples of the fall hold change effect.

  In the state shown in FIG. 78, five pending symbols are displayed, and the second pending symbol is a pending pending symbol from which the jackpot determination random value corresponding to the big hit winning is extracted, and the last (fifth) symbol is displayed. The case where the reserved symbol is a reserved symbol for falling notice (danger hold) is shown. In addition, a dotted line in FIG. 78 indicates a portion where the reserved symbol is not displayed, and the “first probability change mode” is a display for informing that the game state is the first probability change game state.

  For example, in the state shown in FIG. 78, it is assumed that the previous jackpot symbol is the special symbol 1. In this case, the fall determination value range is 50 to 899, and the big hit determination value range is 50 to 1499. Then, it is assumed that the random number for fall determination related to the last (fifth) hold is 50.

  The state shown in FIG. 79 is that the special symbol game corresponding to the second hold shown in FIG. 78 (the hold from which the jackpot determination random number corresponding to the big win is extracted) is finished, and the display area 13a of the display device 13 is displayed. The identification symbol corresponding to the big hit is in a stopped state. At this time, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol game is the special symbol 51.

  In this case, the fall determination value range is changed to 100 to 949, and the fall determination random number value 50 related to the hold-down symbol of the fall notice is not a value corresponding to the winning of the fall. That is, in the special symbol game corresponding to the third hold in FIG. 79, the fall is not won. In this example, since the fall determination value range is changed in the hit interval process, the winning symbol of the winning fall notice does not change until the big hit gaming state is finished.

  The state shown in FIG. 80 shows a state in which the big hit gaming state is started from the state shown in FIG. 79, and then the big hit gaming state is ended and the gaming state is shifted from the big hit gaming state to the first positive variation gaming state. Yes. Further, the state shown in FIG. 80 is a state in which the special symbol game corresponding to the first hold shown in FIG. 79 is started.

  Since the state shown in FIG. 80 is after the hit interval process is executed, the fall determination value range is changed to 100 to 949. Therefore, a fall is not won in the special symbol game corresponding to the second hold (random number for fall determination 50) shown in FIG. Therefore, in this embodiment, a fall hold change effect is performed.

  In the fall hold change effect, an effect character is displayed on the display area 13a of the display device 13, and the effect character extinguishes the lead wire of the danger hold (bomb) with a bucket. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the fall of the probability variation gaming state has been avoided. In other words, the player can be made to recognize that the fall was avoided by the big hit. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation even if a fall is predicted.

  In the present embodiment, the fall determination value range (the range of random values for fall determination to win the fall) is changed according to the type of the previous jackpot symbol (see FIG. 67). However, the gaming machine according to the present invention only needs to have a configuration in which the fall determination value range is changed according to a predetermined condition when the jackpot is determined. The predetermined condition when the jackpot is determined may be, for example, a lottery value for determining the jackpot when the jackpot is determined, or by the type of the jackpot gaming state (16R or 4R in the present embodiment). There may be.

  Further, the fall determination value range change by the special symbol determination process (see FIG. 25) is, as shown in FIG. 79, during the game when the big hit gaming state ends and shifts to the probability variable gaming state, or the big hit gaming state You may go inside.

  In addition, the fall hold change effect may extinguish the fire guide wire of the danger hold (bomb) using a hold symbol other than the hold symbol for notifying the fall. That is, the reserved symbol for notifying the fall may be changed using other reserved symbols. In this case, as a reserved symbol other than the reserved symbol for notifying the fall, for example, a reserved symbol imitating a bucket may be used as in the second embodiment.

4). Fourth embodiment of pachinko gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to a fourth embodiment has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The differences between the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 1 are a first grand prize winning opening and a second big winning prize opening. Therefore, here, the first grand prize port 353 and the second grand prize port 354 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment will be described.

[Game board]
First, the configuration of the game board 312 in the pachinko gaming machine 301 of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 81 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a game board 312 in the pachinko gaming machine 301 of the fourth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 81, a guide rail 41, a passage gate 43, a first start port 44, a second start port 45, and an ordinary electric accessory 46 are provided on the front surface of the game board 312. In addition, on the front surface of the game board 312, general winning ports 51 and 52, a big winning port block 350, an out port 55, an effect 7-segment counter 57, an effect movable member 348, and an LED unit 61 are provided. It has been.

  The effect movable member 348 is disposed obliquely below and to the right of the display area 13a. The effect movable member 348 has the same shape as the effect search member 58 according to the first embodiment, and is configured to be rotatable. The effect movable member 348 enhances the effect by interlocking with the effect image displayed in the display area 13a.

  The effect movable member 348 is formed larger than the effect movable member 58 according to the first embodiment. For this reason, the space that can be secured below the effect movable member 348 is small. Therefore, as in the first embodiment, it is difficult to arrange the first big prize opening 53 and the second big prize opening 54 arranged in the vertical direction below the effect movable member 348. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the big prize winning block 350 having the first big prize winning opening 353 and the second big winning prize opening 354 arranged in the left-right direction is arranged below the effect movable member 348.

[Big prize block]
Next, the configuration of the special prize opening block 350 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 82 is a perspective view of the special winning prize block 350. FIG. 83 is a perspective view showing a state where the first big prize opening 353 of the big prize opening block 350 is opened. 84 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 82 and 83, the special winning prize block 350 has a block main body 351 formed in a horizontally long rectangular parallelepiped shape. The block main body 351 has an upper surface 351a and a lower surface 351b orthogonal to the short direction, a left side surface 351c and a right side surface 351d orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, a front surface 351e, and a back surface 351f.
The block main body 351 shows a specific example of a guide member according to the gaming machine of the present invention, and the upper surface 351a of the big prize winning block 350 shows a specific example of the passage part according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

  The big prize winning block 350 is inclined so that the left side surface 351c of the block body 351 is located below the right side surface 351d. The left side surface 351c of the block main body 351 is opposed to the out port 55 with an appropriate distance. The back surface 351f of the block main body 351 is in contact with the front surface of the game board 312.

The block main body 351 is provided with a first big prize opening 353 and a second big prize opening 354 which are opened in the upper surface 351a. The first big prize opening 353 and the second big prize opening 354 are arranged at an appropriate distance in the longitudinal direction of the block body 351, and the first big prize opening 353 is located above the second big prize opening 354. positioned.
In addition, the 1st grand prize opening 353 and the 2nd big prize opening 354 show one specific example of the pitching part concerning the gaming machine of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 84, the first big winning opening 353 has a bottom portion 353a and a guide portion 353b for guiding a game ball to the bottom portion 353a. A through hole 353c is formed in the bottom portion 353a of the first big winning opening 353. Further, below the first big prize opening 353, a ball discharge portion 357 communicating with the first big prize opening 353 through the through hole 353c is provided.

  The game ball B that has won the first grand prize opening 353 enters the ball discharge portion 357 through the through hole 353c of the bottom portion 353a. The game ball B that has entered the ball discharge portion 357 passes through a discharge hole 357a provided in the back surface 351f of the block main body 351 and a recovery port (not shown) provided in the game board 312 and is conveyed to the recovery portion. Is done.

  The second grand prize winning opening 354 has a bottom portion 354a and a guide portion 354b for guiding a game ball to the bottom portion 354a. A through hole 354 c is formed in the bottom 354 a of the second big prize opening 354. In addition, a ball discharge portion 358 that communicates with the second big prize opening 354 through the through hole 354c is provided below the second big prize opening 354.

  The game ball B that has won the second grand prize opening 354 enters the ball discharge portion 358 through the through hole 354c of the bottom portion 354a. Then, the game ball B that has entered the ball discharge portion 358 passes through a discharge hole 358a provided in the back surface 351f of the block main body 351 and a recovery port (not shown) provided in the game board 312 and is conveyed to the recovery portion. Is done.

  Further, the block main body 351 has a first shutter 361 that opens and closes the first big prize opening 353 and a second shutter 362 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 354. The first shutter 361 and the second shutter 362 pass through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 312 and move in a direction orthogonal to the game board 312 along the upper surface 351a of the block main body 351. .

  The first shutter 361 and the second shutter 362 form the same plane as the upper surface 351a of the block main body 351 in a state in which the first big prize opening 353 and the second big prize opening 354 are closed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first shutter 361 and the second shutter 362 that have closed the first grand prize opening 353 and the second big prize opening 354 from preventing the rolling of the game ball on the upper surface 351a.

  The first big prize opening 353 and the first shutter 361 show a specific example of the first variable member according to the gaming machine of the present invention. Further, the second grand prize winning port 354 and the second shutter 362 show a specific example of the second variable member according to the gaming machine of the present invention.

[Shutter drive mechanism]
Next, the first shutter drive mechanism 370 that drives the first shutter 361 and the second shutter drive mechanism 380 that drives the second shutter 362 will be described with reference to FIGS. 85 and 86.
FIG. 85 is an explanatory diagram showing the first shutter drive mechanism 370 and the second shutter drive mechanism 380 of the special prize opening block 350. FIG. 86 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the first big prize opening 353 is opened by the first shutter drive mechanism 370 of the big prize opening block 350.

  As shown in FIGS. 85 and 86, the first shutter drive mechanism 370 has a solenoid actuator 371, a rotation arm 372, and a connection arm 373. The solenoid actuator 371 includes a case 371a having a hollow coil (not shown) and a plunger 371b accommodated in the case 371a so as to protrude.

The rotary arm 372 is formed in a rectangular plate shape, and an intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction is pivotally supported by the shaft 391. One end of the rotary arm 372 in the longitudinal direction is rotatably connected to the connection arm 373. Further, a pressing piece 375 is provided at the other end portion of the rotating arm 372 in the longitudinal direction. The presser piece 375 engages with a rotation arm 382 described later of the second shutter drive mechanism 380. Note that the presser piece 375 is a specific example of a locking portion that suppresses driving of the second variable member according to the game of the present invention to the open state.
Furthermore, a plunger 371b of a solenoid actuator 371 is rotatably connected to the rotating arm 372.

  The connection arm 373 is formed in a rectangular bar shape. One end of the connecting arm 373 in the longitudinal direction is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating arm 372 in the longitudinal direction, and the other end is fixed to the first shutter 361. The connection arm 373 is guided in a direction orthogonal to the front and back surfaces of the game board 312 by a guide portion (not shown).

  The second shutter drive mechanism 380 has the same configuration as the first shutter drive mechanism 370, and includes a solenoid actuator 381, a rotation arm 382, and a connection arm 383. The solenoid actuator 381 includes a case 381a and a plunger 381b.

The rotary arm 382 is formed in a rectangular plate shape, and an intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction is pivotally supported by the shaft 391. One end of the rotary arm 772 in the longitudinal direction is rotatably connected to the connection arm 383, and a presser piece 385 that engages with the rotary arm 372 of the first shutter drive mechanism 370 is provided at the other end. Yes. Note that the presser piece 385 is a specific example of a locking portion that inhibits the first variable member according to the game of the present invention from being driven to the open state.
Furthermore, a plunger 381b of a solenoid actuator 381 is rotatably connected to the rotary arm 382.

  The connection arm 383 is formed in a rectangular bar shape. The other end of the connection arm 383 in the longitudinal direction is fixed to the second shutter 362. The connection arm 383 is guided in a direction orthogonal to the front surface and the back surface of the game board 312 by a guide portion (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 85, when the first big prize opening 353 is closed by the first shutter 361, the solenoid actuator 371 is driven to project one end of the plunger 371b from the case 371a. As a result, the rotating arm 372 rotates about the shaft 391 and one end of the rotating arm 372 approaches the game board 312.

  As a result, the connection arm 373 moves in a direction approaching the game board 312 and presses the first shutter 361. Then, the first shutter 361 pressed by the connection arm 373 protrudes from the front surface of the game board 312 and closes the first big prize opening 353.

  At this time, the presser piece 375 of the rotary arm 372 is separated from the rotary arm 382 of the second shutter drive mechanism 380. Therefore, the rotary arm 382 of the second shutter drive mechanism 380 can rotate in a direction in which one end portion is away from the game board 312. Accordingly, the second shutter winning mechanism 354 can be opened by moving the second shutter 362 by the second shutter driving mechanism 380.

  On the other hand, when the second big prize opening 354 is closed by the second shutter 362, the solenoid actuator 381 is driven to project one end of the plunger 381b from the case 381a. As a result, the rotating arm 382 rotates around the shaft 391 and one end of the rotating arm 382 approaches the game board 312.

  As a result, the connection arm 383 moves in a direction approaching the game board 312 and presses the second shutter 362. Then, the second shutter 362 pressed by the connection arm 383 protrudes from the front surface of the game board 312 and closes the second big prize opening 354.

  At this time, the presser piece 385 of the rotary arm 382 is separated from the rotary arm 372 of the first shutter drive mechanism 370. Therefore, the rotary arm 372 of the first shutter drive mechanism 370 can be rotated in a direction in which one end is separated from the game board 312. Therefore, the first big prize opening 353 can be opened by moving the first shutter 361 by the first shutter driving mechanism 370.

  As shown in FIG. 86, when the first big prize opening 353 is opened, the solenoid actuator 371 is driven to accommodate substantially the entire plunger 371b in the case 371a. As a result, the rotating arm 372 rotates about the shaft 391 and one end of the rotating arm 372 moves away from the game board 312.

  As a result, the connection arm 373 moves away from the game board 312 and pulls the first shutter 361. Then, the first shutter 361 pulled by the connection arm 373 enters the back side of the game board 312 and opens the first big prize opening 353.

  At this time, the presser piece 375 of the rotation arm 372 contacts the rotation arm 382 of the second shutter drive mechanism 380 and stops the rotation of the rotation arm 382 in the second shutter drive mechanism 380. Accordingly, the second shutter 362 cannot be moved, and the second big prize opening 354 cannot be opened.

  When the second shutter 362 is moved by the second shutter drive mechanism 380 and the second big prize opening 354 is opened, the presser piece 385 of the rotary arm 382 contacts the rotary arm 372 of the first shutter drive mechanism 370. Touch. As a result, the pressing piece 385 of the rotary arm 382 locks the rotation of the rotary arm 372 in the first shutter drive mechanism 370. Accordingly, the first shutter 361 cannot be moved, and the first big prize opening 353 cannot be opened.

  In the present embodiment, when the first big prize opening 353 is opened, the second shutter 362 is physically disabled by the first shutter drive mechanism 370, and the second big prize opening 354 is not opened. I did it. In addition, when the second big prize opening 354 is opened, the first shutter 361 is physically disabled by the second shutter driving mechanism 380 so that the first big prize opening 353 is not opened. . Accordingly, the first grand prize opening 353 and the second big prize opening 354 are not simultaneously opened.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent an injustice to simultaneously open the first grand prize winning port 353 and the second grand prize winning port 354. In addition, if one shutter is opened, the other shutter cannot be opened. Therefore, from the closing of one shutter until the other shutter is opened and the other shutter cannot be opened. The time required can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to realize a pachinko gaming machine capable of efficiently winning game balls in the big winning openings 353 and 354 and obtaining more game balls in the big hit gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the grand prize winning block 350 has a first grand prize winning opening 353 and a second big winning prize opening 354. However, the big winning block according to the gaming machine of the present invention may have a start opening and a normal electric accessory in addition to the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening.

[Modification]
Next, modified examples of the special winning prize block will be described with reference to FIGS.

First, a first modified example of the special winning prize block will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 87 is an explanatory diagram showing a first modified example of the special winning opening block.

  The first variation of the big prize opening block has the same configuration as the above-mentioned big prize opening block 350. The first modified example of the big prize opening block is different from the big prize opening block 350 in the first shutter and the second shutter.

  As shown in FIG. 87, a tapered surface 456 that is narrowed toward the tip is formed at the ends of the first shutter 453 and the second shutter 454 in the first modification of the big prize block. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being sandwiched between the block main body (not shown) and the first shutter 453 and between the block main body (not shown) and the second shutter 454. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first grand prize opening and the second big prize opening from being opened simultaneously.

Next, a second modified example of the special winning prize block will be described with reference to FIG.
88A and 88B are explanatory diagrams showing a second modification of the special winning opening block.

  As shown in FIGS. 88A and 88B, a special winning opening block 550, which is a second modification of the special winning opening block, includes a block main body 351 and a rotation support portion 552 that rotatably supports the block main body 351. And a rotation drive unit (not shown) for rotating the block main body 351.

  The rotation drive unit (not shown) inclines the block main body 351 so that the left side surface 351c is positioned below the right side surface 351d when the second big prize opening 354 is opened (see FIG. 88A). . On the other hand, the rotation drive unit (not shown) inclines the block main body 351 so that the right side surface 351d is positioned below the left side surface 351c when the first big prize opening 353 is opened (FIG. 88B). reference).

  As a result, when the second big prize opening 354 is closed by the second shutter 362, the game ball immediately before the second big prize opening 354 can be guided to the opened first big prize opening 353. . As a result, it is possible to efficiently win the game ball in the first grand prize opening 353.

Next, a third modified example of the special winning prize block will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 89 is an explanatory diagram showing a third modification of the special winning prize block.

  As shown in FIG. 89, a big prize opening block 650 which is a second modification of the big prize opening block has a block body 651. An effect member 658 is disposed above the block main body 651. A step portion corresponding to the lower portion of the production member 658 is provided on the upper portion of the block main body 651, the first upper surface 651a, the second upper surface 651b lower than the first upper surface 651a, the first upper surface 651a, and the first 2 and an inclined surface 651c continuous with the upper surface 651b.

  A gap larger than the diameter of the game ball B is formed between the first upper surface 651a, the second upper surface 651b and the inclined surface 651c of the block body 651 and the lower portion of the effect member 658. Therefore, the game ball B can flow between the first upper surface 651a, the second upper surface 651b, the inclined surface 651c, and the lower portion of the effect member 658.

  The first upper surface 651a of the block body 651 is inclined so as to become lower toward the inclined surface 651c. Further, the second upper surface 651b is inclined so as to become higher toward the inclined surface 651c.

  The block main body 651 has a first big prize opening 653 opened in the first upper surface 651a and a second big prize opening 654 opened in the second upper surface 651b. Further, the block main body 651 has a first shutter 361 that opens and closes the first big prize opening 653 and a second shutter 362 that opens and closes the second big prize opening 654.

  The first shutter 361 passes through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 312, and moves in a direction orthogonal to the game board 312 along the first upper surface 651 a of the block main body 651. The second shutter 362 passes through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 312, and moves in a direction orthogonal to the game board 312 along the second upper surface 651 b of the block main body 651. First shutter

The first shutter drive mechanism (not shown) for driving the first shutter 361 and the second shutter drive mechanism (not shown) for driving the second shutter 362 are the first shutter drive according to the fourth embodiment. This is the same as the mechanism 370 and the second shutter drive mechanism 380 (see FIG. 85).

  The big prize winning block 650 as the second modified example is provided with a step portion corresponding to the lower part of the production member 658 in the upper part of the block main body 651, so that the space below the production member 658 is effectively utilized. Can do. In addition, when the first big prize opening 353 is closed by the first shutter 361, the game ball immediately before the first big prize opening 353 can be awarded to the opened second big prize opening 354. . As a result, the game ball can be efficiently won in the second grand prize opening 354.

  In addition, in this example, it was set as the structure which provides a step part in the upper part of the block main body 651, However, As a block main body which concerns on this invention, it can change suitably according to the shape of the direction member arrange | positioned upwards. However, it is preferable that the upper portion of the block main body 651 has a shape that allows the game balls that have not won the first grand prize winning port 353 and the second grand prize winning port 354 to flow down toward the out port 55.

5. Fifth embodiment of pachinko gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to a fifth embodiment has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The differences between the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening. Therefore, here, the first grand prize winning port 753 and the second grand prize winning port 754 of the pachinko gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment will be described.

[Game board]
First, the configuration of the game board 712 in the pachinko gaming machine 701 of the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 90 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a game board 712 in a pachinko gaming machine 701 according to the fifth embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 90, a guide rail 41, a passage gate 43, a first start port 44, a second start port 45, and a normal electric accessory 46 are provided on the front surface of the game board 712. In addition, on the front surface of the game board 312, the general winning ports 51 and 52, the first grand winning port 753, the second large winning port 754, the out port 55, the effecting 7-segment counter 57, and the effecting movable A member 58 and an LED unit 61 are provided.

  The first big prize opening 753 and the second big prize opening 754 are arranged below the effect movable member 58 and are arranged at an appropriate distance in the left-right direction. The first big prize opening 753 and the second big prize opening 754 are rotatably attached to the game board 712.

  The first big prize opening 753 and the second big prize opening 754 project to the back side of the game board 712, and when the game board 712 is substantially flush with the front surface, the game board 712 is in a closed state where no game ball is received. On the other hand, when the first big prize opening 753 and the second big prize opening 754 protrude from the front surface of the game board 712, they are in an open state for receiving a game ball.

[Big prize opening mechanism]
Next, with respect to the first grand prize opening rotation mechanism 770 for rotating the first big prize opening 753 and the second big prize opening rotation mechanism 780 for rotating the second big prize opening 754, FIGS. Will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 91 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the first big prize opening rotation mechanism 770 and the second big prize opening rotation mechanism 780 are viewed from above. FIG. 92 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the first big prize opening rotation mechanism 770 and the second big prize opening rotation mechanism 780 are viewed from the rear. FIG. 93 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the first grand prize opening 353 is opened by the first big prize opening rotation mechanism 770.

  As shown in FIGS. 91 and 92, the first big prize opening rotation mechanism 770 includes a solenoid actuator 771, a rotation arm 772, and a connection arm 773. The solenoid actuator 771 includes a case 771a having a hollow coil (not shown) and a plunger 771b accommodated in the case 771a so as to be able to project.

  The rotary arm 772 is formed in a rectangular plate shape, and an intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction is pivotally supported by a shaft 791. One end of the rotating arm 772 in the longitudinal direction is rotatably connected to the connecting arm 373. In addition, a pressing piece 775 is provided at the other end of the rotating arm 772 in the longitudinal direction. The presser piece 775 engages with a rotation arm 782 (to be described later) of the second special winning opening rotating mechanism 780. Further, a plunger 771b of a solenoid actuator 771 is rotatably connected to the rotary arm 772.

  The connection arm 773 is formed in a rectangular bar shape. One end of the connecting arm 773 in the longitudinal direction is rotatably connected to one end of the rotating arm 772 in the longitudinal direction, and the other end is engaged with the first big prize opening 753. The connection arm 773 is guided in a direction orthogonal to the front and back surfaces of the game board 312 by a guide portion (not shown).

  The second big prize opening rotation mechanism 780 has the same configuration as the first big prize opening rotation mechanism 770, and includes a solenoid actuator 781, a rotation arm 782, and a connection arm 783. The solenoid actuator 781 includes a case 781a and a plunger 781b.

  The rotary arm 782 is formed in a rectangular plate shape, and an intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction is pivotally supported by a shaft 791. One end of the rotary arm 782 in the longitudinal direction is rotatably connected to the connection arm 783, and a presser piece 785 that engages with the rotary arm 772 of the first big prize opening rotation mechanism 770 is connected to the other end. Is provided. Further, a plunger 781b of a solenoid actuator 781 is rotatably connected to the rotary arm 782.

  The connection arm 783 is formed in a rectangular bar shape. The other end of the connection arm 783 in the longitudinal direction is engaged with the second big prize winning opening 754. The connection arm 783 is guided in a direction orthogonal to the front and back surfaces of the game board 712 by a guide portion (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 91, when the first big prize opening 753 is in a closed state, the solenoid actuator 771 is driven to accommodate substantially the entire plunger 771b in the case 771a. As a result, the rotary arm 772 rotates about the shaft 791, and one end of the rotary arm 772 moves away from the game board 312.

  As a result, the connection arm 773 moves in a direction approaching the solenoid actuator 771 and pulls the first big winning opening 753. The first big prize opening 753 pulled by the connection arm 773 rotates with respect to the game board 712 and protrudes to the back side of the game board 712. As a result, the first grand prize opening 753 is closed.

  At this time, the presser piece 775 of the rotary arm 772 is separated from the rotary arm 782 of the second big prize opening turning mechanism 780. Therefore, the rotary arm 782 of the second grand prize opening rotation mechanism 780 can rotate in a direction in which one end portion approaches the game board 712. Therefore, the second big prize opening 754 can be opened by rotating the second big prize opening 754 by the second big prize opening rotation mechanism 780.

  On the other hand, when the second grand prize winning opening 754 is closed, the solenoid actuator 781 is driven to accommodate substantially the entire plunger 781b in the case 781a. As a result, the rotary arm 782 rotates about the shaft 791, and one end of the rotary arm 782 moves away from the game board 712.

  As a result, the connection arm 783 moves in a direction approaching the solenoid actuator 781 and pulls the second big prize opening 754. The second big prize opening 754 pulled by the connection arm 783 rotates with respect to the game board 712 and protrudes from the back of the game board 712 to be in a closed state.

  At this time, the presser piece 785 of the rotary arm 782 is separated from the rotary arm 772 of the first big prize winning opening rotating mechanism 770. Therefore, the rotary arm 772 of the first grand prize opening rotation mechanism 770 can rotate in a direction in which one end portion approaches the game board 712. Therefore, the first big prize opening 753 can be rotated by the first big prize opening rotation mechanism 770 to open the first big prize opening 753.

  As shown in FIG. 93, when the first big prize opening 753 is opened, the solenoid actuator 771 is driven to project one end of the plunger 771b from the case 371a. As a result, the rotary arm 772 rotates about the shaft 791, and one end of the rotary arm 372 approaches the game board 712.

  As a result, the connection arm 773 moves in a direction away from the solenoid actuator 771 and presses the first big winning opening 753. The first big prize opening 753 pressed by the connection arm 773 rotates with respect to the game board 712 and protrudes from the front surface of the game board 712 to be in an open state.

  At this time, the presser piece 775 of the rotary arm 772 abuts on the rotary arm 782 of the second big prize opening rotation mechanism 780 and locks the rotation of the rotary arm 782 in the second big prize opening rotation mechanism 780. Therefore, the second big prize opening 754 cannot be rotated, and the second big prize opening 754 is prevented from being opened.

  In addition, when the 2nd big prize opening 754 is rotated by the 2nd big prize opening rotation mechanism 780, and the 2nd big prize opening 754 is made into an open state, the holding piece 785 of the rotation arm 782 becomes the 1st big prize. It abuts on the rotation arm 772 of the mouth rotation mechanism 770. Thereby, the presser piece 785 of the rotary arm 782 locks the rotation of the rotary arm 772 in the first big prize opening rotation mechanism 770. Accordingly, the first grand prize opening 753 cannot be rotated, and the first big prize opening 753 is prevented from being opened.

  In the present embodiment, as in the fourth embodiment, the first big prize opening 753 and the second big prize opening 754 are not opened simultaneously. As a result, it is possible to prevent an injustice to simultaneously open the first big prize opening 753 and the second big prize opening 754. In addition, if one shutter is opened, the other shutter cannot be opened. Therefore, from the closing of one shutter until the other shutter is opened and the other shutter cannot be opened. The time required can be shortened. As a result, it is possible to realize a pachinko gaming machine that can efficiently win game balls in the big winning openings 753 and 754 and obtain more game balls in the big hit gaming state.

  The gaming machine according to the first to fifth embodiments of the present invention has been described above including its effects. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, and it goes without saying that various embodiments are included without departing from the gist of the present invention described in the claims.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 ... Main body 3 ... Base door 4 ... Glass door 12 ... Game board 13 ... Display device 15 ... Launching device 16 ... Dispensing device 23 ... Production button 24 ... Dial operation part 25 ... Launching handle 28 ... Protective glass 44 ... 1st starting port 45 ... 2nd starting port (starting area)
46. Ordinary electric accessory (opening / closing member)
51, 52 ... General winning opening 53 ... First big winning opening 54 ... Second big winning opening 55 ... Out opening 57 ... 7 segment counter for production 58 ... Movable member for production 62 ... Special symbol display device 63 ... Normal symbol display device 70 ... Main control circuit 71 ... Main CPU
72 ... Main ROM
73 ... Main RAM
200 ... sub control circuit 201 ... sub CPU
202 ... Program ROM
203 ... Work RAM
205 ... Display control circuit 206 ... Audio control circuit 207 ... Lamp control circuit

Claims (2)

A starting area through which game balls can pass;
A big hit lottery by random lottery whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state where a larger amount of game balls can be acquired than a non big hit gaming state on condition that the game ball passes the start area and the lottery start condition is satisfied A jackpot lottery means to perform as one game,
Hold information storage means for storing hold information for holding the jackpot lottery when the game ball passes through the start area and the lottery start condition is not satisfied,
Display means for displaying the hold information stored by the hold information storage means as hold display information recognizable to the player;
When it is decided to shift to the big hit gaming state by the big hit lottery, the gaming state is changed to the big hit gaming state, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the big hit gaming state rather than the uncertain variable gaming state. A game state transition means capable of shifting to a probability change gaming state that is easy to transition to,
A falling lottery means for performing a falling lottery for determining whether or not the winning game has been won for the probability variation falling to end the probability variation gaming state for each game in the probability variation gaming state;
When the game ball passes through the start area, before the lottery start condition is satisfied, the passing time determination means for determining whether or not transition to the big hit game state is determined in the big hit lottery,
On-hold display control for selecting the on-hold display information corresponding to the on-hold information stored in the on-hold information storage unit based on the determination result of the passage time determination unit and displaying the selected on-hold display information on the display unit. Means, and
The random number range that is a big hit by the big hit lottery means is different between the non-probability variable gaming state and the probability variable gaming state, and the random number range that is a big hit only in the non-probable variable gaming state, and the big hit only in the probable variable gaming state A random number range and a random range that is a big hit in both the non-probability game state and the probability game state are defined,
If the hold information is stored in the hold information storage means, the passing time determination means estimates a gaming state when the lottery start condition is satisfied based on the hold information stored in the hold information storage means. , Based on the estimated gaming state, determine the decision to transition to the jackpot gaming state,
The hold display control means, when the hold information determined to win the probability change fall by the passing time determination means is stored in the hold information storage means, the hold display information for notifying the winning of the probability change fall Displayed on the display means, a plurality of hold information is stored in the hold information storage means, the winning of the probability change that the game state is changed with respect to the pre-hold information is determined, and after the pre-hold information Transition to the jackpot gaming state is obtained by acquiring a random number in a random number range that is a big hit in both the non-probability changing gaming state and the probability changing gaming state with respect to the post-holding information corresponding to the holding for which the lottery start condition is satisfied. When the determination is determined, the lottery start condition is established after the pre-holding information, and the hold display information for notifying the post-holding information about the transition to the big hit gaming state is established. With respect to the post-hold information when the decision to shift to the jackpot gaming state is determined by acquiring a random number in the random number range that is a jackpot in the probability variation gaming state with respect to the post-hold information corresponding to the holding Displayed with a display content having a higher expectation level for determining the jackpot with a higher probability than the hold display information for notifying the transition to the jackpot gaming state, a plurality of hold information is stored in the hold information storage means The winning change of the probability change that the game state is changed with respect to the pre-holding information is determined, and the non-probable change game with respect to the post-holding information corresponding to the holding for which the lottery start condition is satisfied after the pre-holding information When the decision to shift to the jackpot gaming state is determined in the state, the hold display information for notifying the winning of the probability change fall, and the hold table for notifying the transition to the jackpot gaming state To display information, until the game is finished according to the parked information, and characterized by varying the hold display information that notified of the winning of the probability variation slipped to hold display information the probability variation falling to notify the subject that does not win To play. The passing time determining means determines whether or not the probability change fall is won in the falling lottery before the lottery start condition is satisfied when the game ball passes the start area. The gaming machine according to 1.

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