JP6021035B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of controlling a game state after a special game from a non-ball entry support state to a ball entry support state (electric support control state) in which a game ball can easily enter a variable entrance.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine, winning a prize at the entrance (a fixed start entrance where the ease of entering a game ball does not change, or a variable entrance where the ease of entering a game ball can be changed) After the identification information (for example, special symbol) is variably displayed based on this, the display result of the variable display (stop symbol of the special symbol) is derived and displayed, and the display result thus derived and displayed is the specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) Based on this, a special game (a jackpot game) is executed to open a special prize opening (big prize opening). Then, the game state after the execution of the special game is easy to enter the variable entrance from the non-entry support state (non-electric support control state) where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the variable entrance. There is known a gaming machine that controls to a ball entry support state (electric support control state).

  As such a gaming machine, for example, there is a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below. In this gaming machine, the main control unit that controls the progress of the game has a first command (a variation in the special figure 1) indicating the start of symbol variation based on the entry of the game ball into the fixed entrance and the result of the determination of success / failure. Start command) to the sub-control unit. Further, a second command (special figure 2 fluctuation start command) indicating the start of symbol change based on the game ball entering the variable entrance and the result of the determination is transmitted to the sub-control unit. As a result, the sub-control unit that controls the effect executes the effect design changing effect based on the reception of the first command, and also executes the effect design change effect based on the reception of the second command. ing.

  Here, in the non-entrance support state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the variable entrance, so the game ball substantially enters the fixed entrance. Therefore, in the non-entrance support state, the effect design variation effect is performed so as to show the winning / failure determination result based on the entrance to the fixed entrance. On the other hand, in the ball entry support state, the game ball easily enters the variable entrance, so the game ball substantially enters the variable entrance. Therefore, in the entrance support state, the effect design variation effect is performed so as to show the winning / failure determination result based on the entrance to the variable entrance. In this way, the player can recognize whether or not he / she has won the game by visually recognizing the result of the changing effect of the effect design in the non-entering support state or the entering support state.

JP2013-236922A

  However, in a gaming machine that is controlled to a non-ball entry support state or a ball entry support state, the player enters the ball entrance (variable ball entrance) in the ball entry support state as well as in the ball entry support state. I think that the production of the variation of the production design based on is naturally executed. In other words, the player can visually recognize the result of the changing effect of the effect symbol regardless of whether the player is in the entering support state or the non-entering support state. For this reason, there is room for improvement in the game entertainment in that it is possible to know when the winning support state is won as in the non-entry support state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In other words, the issue is to provide a new game entertainment that is difficult to grasp when winning in the entry support state in the non-entry support state or in the entry support state. .

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A fixed entrance where the ease of entering a game ball does not change (the first start port 20 in this embodiment),
A variable entrance (in this embodiment, the second start port 21) that can change the ease of entering the game ball,
A special winning opening that can be opened and closed (in the present embodiment, the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35),
A main control unit (game control microcomputer 81 in this embodiment) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (in this embodiment, an effect control microcomputer 91) for controlling the production accompanying the progress of the game by the main control unit,
The main control unit
Winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information based on the entrance of the game ball into the fixed entrance or the entrance of the game ball into the variable entrance (in this embodiment, the game executing step S206 or S211) A control microcomputer 81);
A success / failure determination means for determining the success / failure based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means (in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 executing step S1402 or S1408);
The symbol indicating the determination result by the success / failure determination means is variably displayed, and when the determination result is a win, the symbol display means for displaying the symbol in a specific stop mode (in this embodiment, the game executing step S1304) A control microcomputer 81);
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the special prize opening after the symbols are displayed in a specific stop mode by the symbol display means (in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1307); ,
A game support state control means (in this embodiment, step S2308) that can control the game state after the special game from a non-ball entry support state to a ball entry support state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable entrance. A game control microcomputer 81) to be executed;
A high probability state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the special game to a high probability state having a higher winning probability than the normal probability state;
A first command (in this embodiment, a special figure 1 change start command) indicating the start of change of the symbol based on the game ball entering the fixed entrance and the determination result by the success / failure determination means is sent to the sub-control unit. And at least a second command (in this embodiment, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command) indicating at least the start of fluctuation of the symbol based on the game ball entering the variable entrance is transmitted to the sub-control unit. And a third command indicating the start of execution of the special game is transmitted to the sub-control unit,
The sub-control unit
Based on the first command, the effect means (the image display device 7 in the present embodiment) performs the effect of changing the effect design indicating the success / failure determination result (NO in S5202 in this embodiment, and the change effect start command in S5208). On the other hand, even if the second command is received, the fluctuating effect is not performed (in this embodiment, YES in S5202, S5208 is not executed),
At least in the game state in the normal probability state and the non-ball-in-support state, the winning effect associated with the special game can be executed based on the reception of the third command,
If the third command generated based on the entrance to the variable entrance is received at least in the gaming state of the high probability state and the entrance support state, the hit effect is not performed without performing the hit effect. A gaming machine characterized by comprising means.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The main control unit, when the number of consecutive executions of the special game selected in the state controlled to the high probability state by the high probability state control means has reached a predetermined limit number, the gaming state after the special game Limiter means for operating a limiter function to control the normal probability state (in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 does not execute S2303 if YES in step S2301),
Until the limiter function is activated after winning a specific type (in this embodiment, for example, V-long 2R jackpot in FIG. 8) after being controlled to the high-probability state and the entry support state after the special game. The specific game period that can be easily controlled to the high probability state and the entry support state may be generated.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention,
The sub-control unit may perform an effect in a specific effect mode (the effect shown in FIG. 62B in this embodiment) using the effect means during the specific game period.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, in the game machine controlled to a non-entrance support state or an entrance support state, it becomes possible to provide a new game entertainment that it is difficult to grasp when winning in the entrance support state. .

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view shown in detail of the 2nd big prize device with which the gaming machine is provided. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 1 and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is an ordinary symbol determination table, and (D) is an ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is a table which shows the detail of a jackpot type. It is a table which shows the open mode of a big prize opening. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a change start command specific table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a non-normal game confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol hit determination process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a game state flag setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a customer waiting process. It is a flowchart of a game state status setting process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a main scenario control process. It is a flowchart of the next scenario set process. It is a flowchart of a scenario process. It is a flowchart of a 4 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of an ending process. It is a flowchart of an auxiliary image control process. It is a time chart after receiving an ending command until an electric support control state is complete | finished. It is explanatory drawing of the total time which a continuous symbol display requires in the electric support control state in which a different time reduction number is set. It is a figure of a display screen, (a) shows an example of an opening effect, (b) shows an example of V passage information, respectively. It is a figure of a display screen, (a) shows an example of the transition display effect to a specific game period, (b) has shown an example of the specific effect during a specific game period, respectively. It is a figure of a display screen, (a) shows immediately after the start of the ending effect, (b) shows when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the ending effect, (c) when 60 seconds have elapsed from the start of the ending effect. (D) shows after 60 seconds from the start of the ending effect. It is a figure of a display screen, (a) The production start when the number of time reductions is the last time is shown, (b) shows the hit notification, (c) shows the miss notification.

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

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

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

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 instead of grasping with the first special symbol display 41a. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol indicator 41b (see FIG. 4) described later is not performed. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that makes it difficult for the player to feel that the second special symbol has been drawn.

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

  In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes an effect hold image display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 in accordance with the storage number of the first special figure hold described later in the non-time-short state. By displaying the production hold image 9, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on a first special figure hold display device 43a (see FIG. 3) described later can be easily shown to the player. It should be noted that the effect on hold image corresponding to the number of stored second special figure hold to be described later is not displayed in this embodiment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction, light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is created in step S4303 described later. The effect control microcomputer 91 controls the light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 in accordance with the created light emission pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

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

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

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning a jackpot, the winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening 30 and the second winning prize opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (the type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. (Special game by special game execution means) "is executed. In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the number of consecutive controlled high probability states after the jackpot game reaches 39 times, the 40th jackpot game after the 40th jackpot game Depending on the type, the low-accuracy base state is controlled such that the variable symbols can be displayed with the upper limit number of times (number of time reductions) of 11, 21, or 26 times. Even if there is no game ball passing to the specific area 39 during the V long jackpot game before the number of consecutive big hits reaches 40, the upper limit is 11 times, 21 times, after the V long jackpot. Or, it is controlled to a low-accuracy base state where variable display of special symbols over 26 times can be executed. And if there is no passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the V long jackpot game and the variable symbol display over the upper limit count is finished in the low-accuracy base state after the jackpot, the number of jackpot consecutive chants is 40 times. Even before reaching the normal probability state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

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

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

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), a starting port sensor detection process (S104), a normal operation process (S105), a special operation process (S106), a specific area sensor detection process (S107), and The reserved ball number processing (S108) is executed. Thereafter, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S109), the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled in a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 14). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the starting port sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

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

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

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S208). . If no game ball is won at the first starting port 20 (NO at S208), the process is completed. If a game ball is won at the first starting port 20 (YES at S208), the special figure 1 is on hold. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached four (upper limit number) (S209). ). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S209), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S209), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S210).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S211) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S211), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). Value (label-TRND-A value), jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-) (T1 value) is obtained (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 6A is obtained), and the obtained random number value is determined according to the current special figure 1 reserved ball number in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. Store in the storage area.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of ordinary symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 6B) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM 84 (see FIG. 4). ) And the obtained random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reservation balls in the general symbol reservation storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs an abnormal game confirmation process (S304).

  [Unusual Game Check Processing] As shown in FIG. 18, in the non-normal game check processing (S304), it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag (flag indicating that the time is short) is ON (S401). Otherwise, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S402). If not ON in step S402, an abnormality notification command is set (S403). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S401 or S402 is YES, the process ends without setting an abnormality notification command. In other words, in this embodiment, when a game is played with a right hit (except when the jackpot game is being executed), the gate sensor 28a detects a game ball as a result of a right hit game. In this case, an abnormality notification command is set. That is, the gate sensor 28a functions as a driving flow path detecting unit that detects that a game ball has been driven into the second flow path. The abnormality notification may be configured to be notified when an abnormality is detected a predetermined number of times.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 19 following the start port sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the electric Chu 22 is divided into four stages, and each of these stages is associated with the “normal operation status”. If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S601), the normal symbol standby process (S602) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (NO in S601). , YES in S603), normal symbol variation processing (S604) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “3” (both NO in S601 and S603, YES in S605), normal symbol confirmation processing (S606 When the “normal operation status” is neither “1”, “2”, or “3” (S601, S603, and S605 are all NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S607) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

  [Normal Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal symbol waiting process (S602), it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S701). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0”, the normal symbol hit determination process is performed (S702).

  [Normal Symbol Perception Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal symbol per criterion determination processing (S702), first, a normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86. Is read (S801). Next, the address of the normal symbol hit determination table (FIG. 7C) is set (S802). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S803). If it is in the short time state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the table for the short time state (the hit determination values are “1” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 7C (S804). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the read normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state, based on the table for non-short-time state (the hit determination values are “210” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (S805). If the result of the hit determination (S804, S805) is “losing”, the process ends. If it is “win”, the normal hit flag is turned on (S806) and the process ends.

  In the normal symbol standby process (FIG. 20), the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S703) after the normal symbol hit determination process (S702). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 7D, if the gaming state is the short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 0.1 seconds for the ordinary symbol. Select. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 0.2 seconds is selected. The symbols that are stopped and displayed (derived display) as a result of the normal symbol variable display (variable display) by the normal symbol display 42 are the normal winning symbols (“XX” when the result of the normal symbol lottery is “win”. ”, ○: lit, ●: off), and“ lost ”is a normal losing pattern (“ ● ○ ”).

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

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

  [Normal Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal symbol variation processing (S604), it is first determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has passed (S1001). . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S1001), the normal symbol variation stop command is set (S1002), and the normal operation status is set to “3” (S1003). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the normal symbol variation display with the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal loss symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S1004), this processing is ended.

  [Normal Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal symbol determination process (S606), it is first determined whether or not the normal hit flag is ON (S1101). If the normal hit flag is not ON (NO in S1101), the normal operation status is set to “1” (S1106), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S1101), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S1102). If it is in the time-short state, the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (S1103). The open pattern in the short-time state is an open pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times as shown in the electric chew release TBL2 in FIG. Accordingly, “3” is set in the electric chew release counter that counts the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened. The interval time between releases is 1 second.

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

  [Normal Electric Power Object Processing] As shown in FIG. 24, in the normal electric power object processing (S607), it is first determined whether or not the normal hit end flag is ON (S1201). The normal winning end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the electric Chu 22 has ended in the selected auxiliary game.

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

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

  On the other hand, if the normal hit end flag is ON in step S1201 (YES in S1201), the opening operation of the electric Chu 22 set in step S1103 or S1104 has ended, so the auxiliary game ending The normal hit end flag is turned OFF after the end of the normal hit (S1211), the normal hit flag is turned OFF (S1212), the normal operation status is set to “1”, and the process is ended (S1213). Thus, in the next main timer interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S602) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 19).

  [Special Operation Process] As shown in FIG. 15, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) after the normal operation process (S105). In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 25, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into four stages. Each stage is associated with a special operation status. If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), a special symbol standby process (S1302) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “2” (NO in S1301) , S1303: YES), special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the “special action status” is “3” (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305), special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) ), And if the “special operation status” is neither “1”, “2”, or “3” (S1301, S1303, S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing as a jackpot game (S1307) I do. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, it has already been It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413). If so (YES in S1413), the process ends. If not (S1413) NO), after waiting for elapse of a predetermined standby time, a customer standby command for displaying a standby screen is set (S1414).

  In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ) Is performed, a special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) described later are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth special figure storage unit 85b holds the fourth. The corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1405). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and the special figure 2 fluctuation start command shown in FIG. 13 is set to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. Information included in the special figure 2 change start command will be described later.

  Also, when the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning at one start port 20, special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the special figure 1 fluctuation start command shown in FIG. 13 is set to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. Information included in the special figure 1 change start command will be described later.

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

  [Special Figure 2 Big Hit Determination Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Determination Process)] The special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402) and the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding). Read the random number counter value.

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

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

  [Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Process] In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 26), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1403) after the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402). As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), it is further determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is V long jackpot based on the set special figure stop symbol data (S1603). If it is a V long jackpot (YES in S1603), refer to the V long jackpot table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and V long jackpot in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1604). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined.

  In step S1602, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1602), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random number value (S1606).

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

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

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short time state (YES in S1601), it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON as shown in FIG. 29 (S1609). If the probability variation flag is ON, that is, if the gaming state is a high probability state (YES in S1609), it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1610). If ON (YES in S1610), regardless of the type of winning jackpot, the short-time state and high probability state medium jackpot table (of the variation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the jackpot) (S1611). Specifically, the variation pattern P21 is selected.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1610), the time-short state lose table (regarding the fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss (S1612). Specifically, the variation pattern P22 is selected.

  If it is determined in step S1609 that the probability variation flag is not ON, that is, the gaming state is the normal probability state (NO in S1609), the gaming state flag is referred to (S1613). Although the type of gaming state flag will be described later (see FIG. 38), the gaming state flag is a flag for the gaming control microcomputer 81 to grasp the current gaming state, and values from “1” to “6”. Take. Based on the game state flag, it is determined which one of a first special variation pattern table, a second special variation pattern table, a third special variation pattern table, and a fourth special variation pattern table to be described later is referred to. The

  After referring to the game state flag (S1613), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1614). If ON (YES in S1614), the short-time state and normal probability state medium jackpot table (the portion of the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 that corresponds to the jackpot in the short-time state and normal probability state for Special Figure 2). Referring to the fluctuation pattern random number counter value, the fluctuation pattern is selected (S1615). Specifically, when the game state flag is “3”, the variation pattern P23 is selected with reference to the first special variation pattern table, and when the game state flag is “4”, the second When the variation pattern P25 is selected with reference to the special variation pattern table and the gaming state flag is “5”, the variation pattern P27 is selected with reference to the third special variation pattern table, and the gaming state flag is “ In the case of “6”, the variation pattern P29 is selected with reference to the fourth special variation pattern table.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1614), the lost table in the short-time state and the normal probability state (in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the corresponding part) (S1616). Specifically, when the gaming state flag is “3”, the variation pattern P24 is selected with reference to the first special variation pattern table, and when the gaming state flag is “4”, the second When the variation pattern P26 is selected with reference to the special variation pattern table and the gaming state flag is “5”, the variation pattern P28 is selected with reference to the third special variation pattern table, and the gaming state flag is “ In the case of “6”, the variation pattern P30 is selected with reference to the fourth special variation pattern table. As shown in FIG. 11, the variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state is a table in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-time reduction state.

  After selecting the variation pattern related to the special figure 2 as described above, as shown in FIG. 28, the selected variation pattern is set (S1617), and this process is finished. In this embodiment, the variation pattern information related to the set special figure 2 is not included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command (second command), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is sub-controlled by the output process (S101). It is sent to the substrate 90. The special figure 2 change start command will be described later.

  [Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Process] As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409) includes the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. Processing (S1901 to S1917) is performed in the same flow. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is a process related to the special figure 1, a process corresponding to the process (S1613) for referring to the game state flag is not provided in the process related to the special figure 2 shown in FIG. That is, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, when the time-short state and the normal probability state (YES in step S1901 and NO in step S1909), the jackpot flag is ON without referring to the gaming state flag. If there is (YES in S1914), the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 is changed based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the portion corresponding to the big hit in the short-time state and the normal probability state related to the special figure 1. A pattern is selected (S1915). Specifically, the variation pattern P13 is selected.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1914, the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to by referring to the portion corresponding to the loss in the short-time state and the normal probability state with respect to the special figure 1 in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1916). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P14 is selected. In this way, in the short-time state and the normal probability state, the fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 1 is selected without referring to the special fluctuation pattern table, whereas the fluctuation pattern related to the special figure 2 uses the special fluctuation pattern table. The reference is selected. This is based on the following reason.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a 40th game after the 40th jackpot game when the number of consecutive times controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game reaches 39 times. In accordance with the type of jackpot, the special symbol variable display is executed with the upper limit number of times (which is the upper limit number of time reduction times, hereinafter simply referred to as “time reduction number”) 11 times, 21 times, or 26 times. Controlled to a precise base state. In this low-accuracy high-base state (electric support control state), the electric chew 22 is easier to be opened than in the low-base state, so that the game ball wins the second starting port 21 by hitting right. The first start port 20 hardly wins. Therefore, during the electric support control, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is substantially executed, and the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 is hardly executed.

  For this reason, in the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to any one of 11, 21, and 26 times, as long as there is a second special figure hold (or as long as there is no big hit during the electric support control state), Only the variable display of special figure 2 is executed. Here, if the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 11 times and the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 26 times, the time required for one special figure 2 display is the same. There is a large difference in the total time required for continuous special figure 2 display up to the upper limit number of times (11 times and 26 times). That is, in the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 11, the total time required for continuous special figure 2 display is shorter than in the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 26 times. The support control state ends early. It should be noted that the time required for displaying the special figure 2 includes the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 and the stop time of the special figure 2. And the continuous special figure 2 display means that the fluctuation | variation display of special figure 2 and the stop display of special figure 2 are repeated continuously.

  Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is continuous in the electric support control state in which different times (11 times, 21 times, or 26 times) are set, except for the last time (last time) of each time number of times. The total time required for displaying the special figure 2 is within a predetermined time range (matched within a predetermined time of 50000 ms described later, or within a predetermined time ± 10% time range (within 45000 ms to 55000 ms). 1 special variation pattern table, second special variation pattern table, and third special variation pattern table are provided, that is, when a different number of times is set, the variation time of special figure 2 is varied. Therefore, the variation pattern related to the special figure 2 is selected from a plurality of special variation pattern tables, and thus using a plurality of types of special variation pattern tables. Even in the electric support control state in which different time reduction times are set, the total time required for continuous special figure 2 display excluding each last time reduction last time (final) as described later is within a predetermined time range. Based on the above-mentioned reason, the fluctuation display of special figure 1 is hardly executed during the electric support, and there is no need to change the fluctuation time of special figure 1, so that The variation pattern is selected without referring to the special variation pattern table.

  After selecting the variation pattern related to the special figure 1 as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 30 (S1912), and this process is finished. The set variation pattern information relating to the special figure 1 is included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command (first command) and sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

  The special figure 1 fluctuation start command and the special figure 2 fluctuation start command of this embodiment are set based on the set fluctuation pattern with reference to the fluctuation start command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 includes 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, A1H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 01H)). The digit value is information that specifies the type of command (that it is a change start command), and the lower digit of the upper two digits is the special symbol type (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). In addition, the lower two digits are information for specifying the change time determined based on the change pattern, the determination result, the stop time, the presence / absence of reach, etc. A rule regarding generation of a variable start command is an example and can be arbitrarily changed.

  For example, when the fluctuation pattern P1 is selected, “A1H01H” is generated as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command by referring to the fluctuation start command specifying table shown in FIG. In this special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the lower two digits of the value are designated as “01” based on the fluctuation pattern P1, and at least the fluctuation time (75000 ms) of special figure 1 and the jackpot determination result (V long Jackpot) information is included (see FIG. 11). On the other hand, for example, even if the fluctuation pattern P21 is selected, “A2H00H” is generated as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command, and “A2H00H” is generated as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command even if the fluctuation pattern P22 is selected. The The fact that the low-order 2 digits of the special figure 2 change start command are specified as “00” includes information such as the fluctuation time and jackpot determination result (information obtained from the fluctuation pattern) of special figure 2 It means not. In other words, in this embodiment, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation time of special figure 1 and the jackpot determination result, whereas the special figure 2 fluctuation start command contains the fluctuation of special figure 2. It does not include information on time and jackpot determination results. However, the fluctuation start command of special figure 2 includes at least information indicating that the fluctuation display of special figure 2 is started. By configuring in this way (configured with one command with the special figure 2 fluctuation start command “A2H00H”), the type of special figure 2 fluctuation start command is reduced and the fluctuation time of special figure 2 is extremely short. (For example, 80 ms) can be flexibly dealt with, and a lottery effect can be performed on the sub-control board 90 side that receives this special figure 2 fluctuation start command.

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1701). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1701), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1701), the variation stop command is set (S1702), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1703). When stopping the fluctuation of the first special symbol, the first fluctuation stop command is set as the fluctuation stop command, and when stopping the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the second fluctuation stop command is set as the fluctuation stop command. Set. However, whether the first variable stop command is the variable stop in FIG. 1 or the special variable 2 in FIG. 2 without clearly dividing the first variable stop command and the second variable stop command as in this embodiment. It may be a command including the information. Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1704), this processing is ended.

  [Special Symbol Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the special symbol determination processing (S1306), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. In this embodiment, it is determined whether or not 500 ms has elapsed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the stop display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1801), a game state management process (S1802) described later is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1803), an opening pattern (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 for details) corresponding to the type of winning jackpot is set (S1804). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit-open games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot that has been won. The grand prize opening may be opened several times in one round game.

  The game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process described later (S1805) following step S1804. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command (third command) is set (S1806), the jackpot game opening is started (S1807), and the special operation status is set to “4” (S1808). ).

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1803 (NO in S1803), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1809), and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state management process (S2001), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON, the special symbol executed during the high probability state is determined. The value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations is decremented by 1 (S2002), it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S2003), and if it is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2004). After turning off the probability variation flag, the game state flag is set to “1” and the process proceeds to step S2006 (S2005). Note that the gaming state flag being set to “1” means that the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the non-electric support control state (see FIG. 38). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2006. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to “10000” when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2006), and if it is ON, the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of special symbol changes executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2007). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “1”, that is, whether or not the number of time reductions is one last (S2008). If the value of the time reduction counter is “1”, is the probability variation flag OFF? It is determined whether or not (S2009). If both the determination results in steps S2008 and S2009 are YES, that is, if the time reduction is the last and the normal probability state, the process proceeds to step S2010, the game state flag is set to “6”, and the process proceeds to step S2011. That is, the fact that the game state flag is set to “6” means that the current game state is the normal probability state and the electric support control state, and the number of time reductions is one last.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step S2008 or S2009 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2011. In step S2011, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. If it is “0”, the time reduction flag is turned off (S2012). After turning off the time reduction flag, “1” is set to the game state flag (S2013), and the process proceeds to step S2014. If the determination result in step S2006 or S2011 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2014. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to any one of “11”, “21”, “26”, and “10000” (the support end condition is set) at the time of transition to the hourly state. (See FIG. 9). This point will be described later.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command including information on the current game state, that is, information on the game state flag, in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2014), and ends this process.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state reset process (S1805), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-short-time state are controlled. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

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

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

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

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

  That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage during the V effective period (game ball passing to the specific area 39) is detected, and the V flag is detected when the V passage outside the V effective period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned on, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (except for the gaming state described later), except when the limiter function described later is activated. Setting process (see FIG. 37). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraud, that is, the high probability state is not set.

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

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

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 36), if the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2202), the closing condition of the big prize opening Whether or not is established is determined (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning prizes in the round winning game in the round game has reached the prescribed maximum winning quantity (in this embodiment, 8 per round), or the time for closing the winning prize opening. One of the achievements (that is, that a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 10) has elapsed since the opening of the big prize opening) is satisfied. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

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

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

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2217) and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2220). Thus, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 25). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed, and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the game state setting process (S2221), it is first determined whether or not the limiter operation counter is a predetermined limit number of times (“39” in this embodiment) (S2301). . The limiter operation counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the gaming state after the jackpot game is continuously controlled to a high probability state.

  If the value of the limiter operation counter has not reached the limit number (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2302). If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2302), the process proceeds to step S2307. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2302), the probability variation flag is turned ON (high probability state control means (game control microcomputer 81). (S2303) and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2304). As a result, the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state until the next jackpot winning. Next, the value of the limiter operation counter is incremented by “1” (S2305), the V flag is turned off (S2306), and the process proceeds to step S2307.

  On the other hand, if the value of the limiter operation counter (the number of consecutive executions of the jackpot game won in the state controlled to the high probability state) reaches the limit number (“39” times) (YES in S2301), the V flag Without determining whether is ON, the V flag is turned OFF (S2306), and the process proceeds to step S2307 (the limiter function is activated by the limiter means). Therefore, in this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of times that the gaming state after the jackpot game can be continuously controlled to the high probability state is 39 times. That is, when the number of consecutive big hits including the first hit reaches 40, even if the special hit 39 is passed during the 40th big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is changed to the normal probability state. It is a gaming machine to be controlled (not controlled to a high probability state).

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

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

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, when the 2R jackpot is won in the electric support control state and the state shifts to the non-high probability state (the value of the special figure stop symbol data set is “11”, “21 ”,“ 15 ”), the power support control state is set in which the number of time reductions is set to 11 after the jackpot game. In addition, when the 3R jackpot or 4R jackpot is won in the electric support control state and a transition is made to a non-high probability state (the values of the set special figure stop symbol data are “12”, “22”, “13”, “ 23 ”,“ 16 ”, and“ 17 ”), and after that jackpot game, the electric support control state is set in which the number of time reductions is set to 21 times. In addition, when the 5R jackpot is won in the electric support control state and the state shifts to the non-high probability state (when the value of the special figure stop symbol data set is “14”, “24”, “18”), After the jackpot game, the electric support control state is set in which the number of times is set to 26. Even in the case of winning the 2RV long jackpot, 3R or 4RV long jackpot and shifting to the non-high probability state in the non-electric support control state, the number of time reductions after the jackpot game is 11, 21, 26, 26 It becomes the electric support control state set to 1 time.

  [Game State Flag Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the game state flag setting process (S2310), the game control microcomputer 81 recognizes the current game state immediately after the jackpot game is over. Set. Specifically, when the normal probability state and the non-electric support control state (low probability low base state) (YES in S2320), that is, when the probability variation flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is OFF, 1 ”is set (S2321), and this process is completed. Also, when the state is a high probability state and the electric support control state (highly accurate high base state) (YES in S2322), that is, when the probability variation flag is ON and the hourly flag is ON, “2” is set in the gaming state flag. (S2323), and this process ends.

  Further, in the case of the electric support control state (low accuracy high base state) in which the normal probability state and the number of time reductions are set to 11 (YES in S2324), that is, the probability variation flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON. When the value of the special figure stop symbol data set is any of “11”, “21”, and “15” (see FIG. 9), “3” is set in the gaming state flag (S2325) Finish the process. Further, in the case of the electric support control state (low accuracy high base state) in which the normal probability state and the number of time reductions are set to 21 (YES in S2326), that is, the probability variation flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON. When the value of the special figure stop symbol data that is set is any one of “12”, “22”, “13”, “23”, “16”, “17” (see FIG. 9), the gaming state flag Is set to “4” (S2327), and this processing is completed. Also, in the electric support control state (low probability high base state) in which the normal probability state and the number of time reductions are set to 26 (YES in S2328), that is, the probability variation flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON. When the value of the special figure stop symbol data set is “14”, “24”, or “18” (see FIG. 9), the game state flag is set to “5” (S2329) Finish the process.

  As shown in FIG. 37, the gaming microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the probability change flag is ON in step S2311 following the gaming state flag setting process (S2310). Is set (S2312), that is, the limiter operation counter is cleared. Subsequently, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has been set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2313), and a highly reliable continuous count including information on the value of the current limiter operation counter. A command is set (S2314), and this process ends.

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

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) after the special operation process (S106). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 39, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a only when the sorting member 71 is controlled to the first state (FIG. 2A). If there is no detection in step S2401 (NO in S2401), the process is terminated, but if there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2206) in the special electric accessory process (FIG. 36) described above. The V effective period is set as a period in the second round of V long jackpot.

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

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

  [Holding Ball Number Processing] As shown in FIG. 14, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the holding ball number processing (S108) following the specific area sensor detection processing (S107). In the reserved ball number processing (S108), as shown in FIG. 40, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM 84 are read (S2501). Next, a reserved ball number command for notifying the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2502).

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

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

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90. As the effect determination random number, the effect design random number for determining the effect design, the variation effect pattern determining random number for determining the variation effect pattern, the notice effect determining random number for determining various notice effects, etc. There is. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

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

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 42, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is determined by the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 43, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on a detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a is performed (S4201). Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for generating and outputting drive data for driving the decorative movable body 15 is performed (S4203). Then, a watchdog timer process for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 44, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), a received command analysis process (S4301, FIG. 45) and a main scenario control process (S4302, FIG. 52) described later are sequentially performed. Thereafter, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4303).

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 45, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer waiting standby command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, a waiting-for-customer process described later is performed (S4402).

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

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

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

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a special figure 1 fluctuation start command or a special figure 2 fluctuation start command is received from the main control board 80 (S4409). Processing is performed (S4410).

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

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

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4416) to be described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4417), and if received, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4418). In the V pass notification effect start process (S4418), a V pass notification effect start command for starting the V pass notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V pass notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V pass. This form is an effect of displaying a predetermined V-passage notification image (see FIG. 61 (b)) on the display screen 7a. Note that the V passing notification effect may be in other forms such as outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a continuous high-accuracy count command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4419), and if received, the RAM 84 included in the continuous high-accuracy count command. Based on the value information of the limiter operation counter, the continuous high accuracy count is set in the continuous high accuracy count counter provided in the RAM 94 (S4420). In this way, the value of the limiter operation counter is also grasped on the sub control board 90 side.

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4421), processing based on a received command other than the above-described commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed.

  [Customer Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the customer waiting process (S4402), the production control microcomputer 91 first generates scenario data (01H) corresponding to a customer waiting demonstration effect (also referred to as a customer waiting effect). The scenario buffer is set in the RAM 94 (S5001). Next, an effect command (customer wait effect command) for executing the customer waiting effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5002), and this process is completed.

  [Game State Status Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the game state status setting process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 includes information on the game state (game state designation) included in the received game state designation command. Based on the flag information), the gaming state status is set. Specifically, if the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the normal probability state and the non-electric support control state (YES in S5101), that is, the gaming state designation flag is “1” in the gaming state designation command (see FIG. 38). If the set information is included, the gaming state status is set to “1” (S5102), then the area used in the big hit in the RAM 94 is initialized (S5103), and the process is terminated.

  If the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is a high probability state and the electric support control state (YES in S5104), that is, the gaming state designation flag is set to “2” (see FIG. 38) in the gaming state designation command. If this information is included, the gaming state status is set to “2” (S5105), and this process ends. In addition, the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the electric support control state in which the normal probability state and the number of time reductions are set to 11 times, and the number of time reductions is not the last one (YES in S5106), that is, the gaming state designation command If the game state designation flag contains information with the game state designation flag set to “3” (see FIG. 38), the game state status is set to “3” (S5107), and this process is terminated.

  Further, the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the electric support control state in which the normal probability state and the number of time reductions are set to 21 times, and the number of time reductions is not the last one (YES in S5108), that is, the gaming state designation command If the game state designation flag includes information with the game state designation flag set to “4” (see FIG. 38), the game state status is set to “4” (S5109), and the process is terminated. In addition, the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the electric support control state in which the normal probability state and the number of time reductions are set to 26, and the time reduction number is not the last one (YES in S5110), that is, the gaming state designation command If the game state designation flag contains information with the game state designation flag set to “5” (see FIG. 38), the game state status is set to “5” (S5111), and this process is terminated.

  Further, if the analysis result of the gaming state designation command is the normal support state and the electric support control state where the number of time reductions is one last (YES in S5112), that is, the gaming state designation flag is “6” (YES in the gaming state designation command). If the information set in (see FIG. 38) is included, the gaming state status is set to “6” (S5113), and this process is terminated.

  [Variation Effect Start Processing] As shown in FIG. 48, in the variation effect start processing (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change start command (the special figure 1 fluctuation start command or the special figure 2 fluctuation start command). (S5201). Next, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the received fluctuation start command is a special figure 2 fluctuation start command, that is, whether it is a special figure 1 fluctuation start command or a special figure 2 fluctuation start command. (S5202).

  If it is the special figure 1 change start command (NO in S5202), the change effect pattern table for determining the change effect pattern is set (S5203), and the change effect pattern that matches the specified change pattern based on this table is set. Is selected (S5204). At this time, an effect determination random number (effect design determination random number, variation effect pattern determination random number, notice effect determination random number) is also acquired and determined. As a result, including the contents of the notice effects such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect, and the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped and displayed, It is determined what kind of production will be performed. Then, a variation effect start command for starting the effect symbol variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern is set (S5208), and this process is terminated.

  When the variable effect start command set in step S5208 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103, and the image display device. 7 on the display screen 7a.

  It should be noted that the above-described variation effect of the effect symbols is not a variation effect using the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, but may be a variation effect of another aspect. The variation effect of another aspect is, for example, displaying the effect pattern of two (skull) marks in the upper left corner of the display screen 7a, and each (skull) mark is changed to white and black in the variation display, If it is a loss, both effects are stopped and displayed in white and black. If it is a win, the effect is displayed in black and black. In this embodiment, it is preferable that the effect design variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special map 1 during the electric support control is executed in this manner.

  On the other hand, if it is a special figure 2 change start command in step S5202 (YES in S5202), then whether or not the current gaming state status is “6”, that is, the normal probability state and the number of time reductions is one last. It is determined whether or not it is in the electric support control state (S5205). If NO (NO), the process ends. If YES (electric support control state in which the high-probability state and the short-time state is once last), the scenario data 1A to be described later is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 ( S5206). Then, the execution time (1500 ms) of the detach scenario data 1A is set in the scenario timer, and this process ends. In this way, in this embodiment, when the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is received in the electric support control state where the number of time reductions is one last, the outage scenario data 1A is set regardless of the success / failure result of the jackpot determination. Yes.

  In step S5202, information indicating that the time-short state is last once is included in the special figure 2 change start command in advance without determining whether or not the electric support control state is the normal probability state and the time-short time is one last. It may be determined whether the information is included.

  Thus, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to perform the effect symbol variation effect synchronized with the variation of the special figure 1, but does not perform the effect symbol variation effect synchronized with the variation of the special figure 2. As described above, the special figure 1 fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation time of special figure 1 and the jackpot determination result, and the special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes the fluctuation time of special figure 2 and This is based on the fact that the information on the determination result of the jackpot is not included.

  That is, in the present embodiment, since the effect symbol variation effect synchronized with the variation of the special figure 2 is not performed, the information included in the special figure 2 variation start command is reduced, and the control processing load of the game control microcomputer 81 is reduced. At the same time, the burden of the control processing of the effect control microcomputer 91 is reduced. That is, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the generation of the fluctuation start command of FIG. 2 and to configure the fluctuation start command of FIG. It is also possible to reduce the processing load for analyzing the change start command in FIG. Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 when the determination result is a big hit in the short time state is 80 ms (refer to the fluctuation patterns P21, P23, P25, P27, and P29 in FIG. 11). Even if the variation effect of special figure 2 is executed, the player can hardly be grasped. Therefore, although the player can hardly grasp the variation effect of FIG. 2, the waste of executing the variation effect of FIG. 2 is eliminated.

  [Variation Effect End Process] As shown in FIG. 49, in the change effect end process (S4412), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change stop command (first change stop command or second change stop command) ( S5301). Next, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the received fluctuation stop command is a special figure 2 fluctuation start command, that is, whether it is a special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or a special figure 2 fluctuation stop command. (S5302). If it is the special figure 1 change stop command (NO in S5302), a change effect end command for ending the effect symbol change effect is set (S5303), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is a special figure 2 fluctuation stop command in step S5302 (YES in S5302), in this embodiment, since the production symbol fluctuation production synchronized with the fluctuation of special figure 2 is not performed, this processing is executed without executing step S5303. Finish.

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the opening effect selection process (S4414), first, an opening command is analyzed (S5401). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the opening command is for one short-time number last, that is, whether or not the game state at the time of winning the jackpot is a normal probability state and a power support control state in which the short-time number is one last time ( S5402). Note that the information regarding the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot may be acquired by referring to the gaming state status, or may be included in the opening command.

  If the game state at the time of the big hit is the normal probability state and the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is one last (YES in S5402), hit scenario data 2A described later is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S5403). Then, the execution time (920 ms) of the hit scenario data 2A is set in the scenario timer, and this process is finished. Thus, in this embodiment, as described above, when the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is received in the electric support control state in which the number of time reduction is one last, the detach scenario data 1A is set (S5206), but the opening command is received. When it is done, the scenario data 1A is switched from the scenario data 1A to the hit scenario data 2A.

  On the other hand, if NO in step S5402, then whether or not the running jackpot game is being played by a jackpot winning in the high probability state and the electric support control state, that is, the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning is a high probability It is determined whether or not the current state is the electric support control state (S5405). If the game state at the time of winning the big hit is a high probability state and the electric support control state (YES in S5405), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if NO at step S5405, the process proceeds to step S5406. In step S5406, based on the opening command analyzed in step S5401, an opening effect pattern selection process is performed for selecting an opening effect pattern (content) to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game (S5406). Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern (S5407), and ends this process.

  When the opening effect start command set in step S5407 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out a predetermined opening effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the device 7. In this way, if the number of time reductions is not one last (NO in S5402), and the game state at the time of winning the big hit is not a high probability state and the electric support control state (NO in S5405), the opening effect is executed ( Execute S5407). In this embodiment, as an opening effect at the time of the first hit, it is a challenge period for displaying a character image of “JP challenge” (see FIG. 61A) and making it possible to shift to the JP mode. As shown. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the opening effect is not executed (when S5407 is not executed, the hit effect is not possible) in the high probability state and the electric support control state (when YES in step S5405). (A win effect is not executed by the effect control microcomputer 91). Therefore, in such a state (specific game state), the player plays without being aware of the opening of the jackpot game.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 51, in the ending effect selection process (S4416), an ending command is first analyzed (S5501). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the limit has been reached, that is, whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game to be operated by the limiter function (S5502). If it is the ending at the time of reaching the limit (YES in S5502), select a chance time effect (special effect) that suggests the state of transition to the normal probability state and the electric support control state (S5503), and the ending effect The ending effect start command for executing is set (S5506), and this process ends.

  In step S5502, it is determined whether the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the normal probability state and the electric support control state, rather than whether or not the limit has been reached. If so, the process proceeds to step S5503. If not controlled, the process may proceed to step S5504. In this case, whenever a valid V passage is made, the information (V passage command) is always received from the main control board 80 so that the sub control board 90 can determine the gaming state after the big hit game.

  If it is not determined that the limit has been reached in step S5502 (NO in S5502), it is determined whether or not the currently executed jackpot is “first hit” (S5504). Information regarding the type of jackpot currently being executed may be included in the ending command. If it is the first hit in step S5504, another effect that is not a chance time effect is selected (S5505), an ending effect start command for executing the ending effect is set (S5506), and this process ends.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, after the first hit, it is controlled to the high probability state and the electric support control state until the limiter function is activated, that is, the consecutive hit count of the jackpot game is the 40th. Until then, a specific game period that is likely to be controlled in the high probability state and the electric support control state occurs. In other words, the specific game period is continued until the limiter function is activated after being controlled to the above-described specific game state (the electric support control state which continues until the end of the high probability state and the high probability state) after the end of the first hit, for example. . However, if the game goes to the normal probability state after the jackpot game before the limiter function is activated (for example, if there is no passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the V long jackpot), the specific game period is End by transition to probability state. The ending of the jackpot game when the specific game period ends may or may not be included in the specific game period.

  In this embodiment, if it is the first hit in step S5504, the transition display image to the specific game period shown in FIG. 62 (a) is first displayed as other effects, and then, in the specific game period, FIG. 62 (b). An effect for displaying an image in a specific effect mode is selected. On the other hand, if it is not the first hit in step S5504, the process ends without setting the ending effect start command (without executing step S5506).

  As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the ending effect associated with the ending is not executed in the jackpot game other than the jackpot game at the time of reaching the first hit and the limit. This prevents the player from being aware that the jackpot game is ending. As already described, in this embodiment, after the first win, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the non-high probability state after the game is controlled to the high probability state and the electric support control state, the opening effect No further round production will be performed. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that does not make the player aware of the execution of the jackpot game during the specific gaming period. Then, during the specific game period, the specific game period is recognized as a series of game periods in which it is difficult for the jackpot game to be grasped by the effect in the specific effect mode (see FIG. 62B).

  In this embodiment, the opening effect and the round effect are not performed as described above in the jackpot game at the time of reaching the limit (the jackpot game with 40 consecutive chants), but the ending effect accompanying the ending (the chance time described later will be described) Only perform). Thus, in this embodiment, even if the opening command related to the jackpot game is received during a specific game period, the jackpot effect is not executed. “Do not execute the effect” means that at least the opening effect is not executed among the jackpot effects including the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect.

  [Main Scenario Control Process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the main scenario control process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is greater than “0” (S5601). If it is not larger, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is larger than “0”, the scenario timer is subtracted (S5602). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is “0” (S5603). If it is not “0”, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is “0”, the next scenario set process (S5604) and the scenario process (S5605) are executed, and this process ends.

  [Next Scenario Set Processing] As shown in FIG. 53, in the next scenario set processing (S5604), first, scenario data set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (hereinafter also referred to as “scenario buffer scenario data”) is referred to (see FIG. 53). S5701). If the scenario data in the scenario buffer is out of the scenario data 1A (YES in S5702), the out-of- scenario data 1B described later is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S5703). Then, the execution time (18500 ms) of the detach scenario data 1B is set in the scenario timer (S5704), and this process ends. It is to be noted that the missed scenario data 1B has a wrong / no-go determination result when it is in the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is one last (when the last symbol variation of the time reduction is performed in the electric support control state). This is scenario data for executing an effect of losing notification (see FIGS. 64A and 64C).

  If the scenario data in the scenario buffer is out of the scenario data 1A in step S5702, the process proceeds to step S5705. If the scenario data in the scenario buffer is hit scenario data 2A in step S5705 (YES in S5705), hit scenario data 2B described later is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S5706). Then, the execution time (18500 ms) of the hit scenario data 2B is set in the scenario timer (S5707), and this process ends. The hit scenario data 2B executes a hit notification effect (see FIGS. 64 (a) and 64 (b)) in which the determination result is a big hit when in the power support control state in which the number of time reductions is one last. Scenario data. On the other hand, if the scenario data in the scenario buffer is out of place and not the scenario data 1A or the hit scenario data 2A (both NO in S5702 and S5705), the other scenario data is set in the scenario buffer of the RAM 94 (S5708) and this process is performed. Finish.

  [Scenario Processing] As shown in FIG. 54, in the scenario processing (S5605), first, if the scenario data set in the scenario buffer is out of scenario data 1B (YES in S5801), out-of-call notification based on out of scenario data 1B is performed. An effect command for executing the effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5802), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the scenario data in the scenario buffer is out of the scenario data 1B in step S5801, the process proceeds to step S5803. If the scenario data in the scenario buffer is hit scenario data 2B in step S5803 (YES in S5803), an effect command for executing an effect of hit notification based on the hit scenario data 2B is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5804). ), This processing is finished. On the other hand, when the scenario data in the scenario buffer is out of place and is not scenario data 1B or hit scenario data 2B (both NO in S5801 and S5803), an effect command for executing effects based on other scenario data is stored in the output buffer of RAM 94. After setting (S5805), this process is finished.

7). Operation of Image Control Board 100 [4 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the operation of the image control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. The image control board 100 executes a 4 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 55 every time an interrupt pulse having a period of 4 msec is input to an image control main process (not shown). As shown in FIG. 55, in the 4 ms timer interrupt process, a received command analysis process (S6001) is performed, and then an auxiliary image control process (S6002) is performed.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 56, in the reception command analysis processing (S6001), first, the image control board 100 determines whether or not an ending effect start command is received from the sub-control board 90 (S6101). If received, an ending process described later is performed (S6102). On the other hand, if the ending effect start command has not been received (NO in S6101), other processing is performed (S6103), and the received command analysis processing ends.

  [Ending Process] As shown in FIG. 57, in the ending process (S6102), first, the ending command is analyzed, and based on the information included in the analyzed ending command, whether or not the limit is reached, that is, the jackpot being executed It is determined whether or not the game is a jackpot game that is an operation target of the limiter function (S6201). That is, in step S6201, whether or not the received ending command is an ending start command when the limit is reached, that is, the above-described chance time effect (the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 11, 21, or 26 times) It is determined whether or not the command is an ending effect command for executing the effect).

  If it is an ending start command when the limit is reached (YES in S6201), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out the basic image of the chance time effect from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. On the other hand, if the ending effect command is not reached when the limit is reached (NO in S6201), the process ends. In this embodiment, as the ending effect when the limit is reached, a character image (see FIG. 63 (a)) of “entering chance time” is displayed, and the transition is made to the chance time period in the normal probability state and the electric support control state. To show you what to do. In step S6201, it is determined whether or not the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the normal probability state and the electric support control state, not whether or not the limit is reached. The process may proceed to S6202, and if not controlled, this process may be terminated.

  Further, following step S6202, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a time-lapse display image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (S6203). In the present embodiment, each time obtained by subtracting one time from the number of time reductions (11 times, 21 times, 26 times) in the electric support control state from the start of the display of the basic image of the chance time effect as the time lapse display image ( An image of “remaining 60 seconds” which is a scheduled time until the symbol display over 10 times, 20 times, or 25 times (hereinafter referred to as “specific number of times”) is displayed (see FIG. 63A). In this time-lapse display image, the remaining number of seconds is subtracted (counted down) as time elapses, and is subtracted until “remaining 0 seconds” is reached (FIG. 63 ( b) (see c)).

  In the ending process (S6102), following step S6202 and step S6203, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 sets the above-mentioned scheduled time (60000 ms) in the scenario timer (S6204), and ends this process. Of the above 60000 ms, the first 10000 ms is the time when the 40th jackpot game ending effect is executed when the limit is reached.

  [Auxiliary Image Control Processing] As shown in FIG. 58, in the auxiliary image control processing (S6002), it is first determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is greater than “0” (S6301). If it is not larger, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is larger than “0”, the scenario timer is subtracted (S6302). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the scenario timer is “0” (S6303). If it is not “0”, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if “0”, since the above-described scheduled time has elapsed, the CPU of the image control board 100 stops displaying the above-described time-lapse display image, reads the extended display image from the ROM 103, and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the device 7. In this embodiment, a character image “LOSTIME” is displayed as the extended display image (see FIG. 63D). This extended display image is in the electric support control state until the display of the symbol variation of the last time reduction (last) is started, that is, until the production based on the scenario data 1B or the hit scenario data 2B is started. It is displayed.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a schedule from the start of the display of the basic image of the chance time effect until the end of the continuous symbol display over the specific number of times (the number of time reductions is 10, 20, or 25) ends. Although the time is set to 60 seconds, there may be a case where the continuous symbol display for a specific number of times does not end during the scheduled time. That is, in the case where the game ball does not continuously win the second starting port 21 in the electric support control state and the suspension of the special figure 2 is not continuously performed, or when the player temporarily stops the game The continuous special figure 2 display is not performed. In other words, when there is a time from when the special figure 2 is stopped until the special figure 2 starts to change, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 and the stop display of the special figure 2 are not continuously repeated. The continuous special figure 2 display is not performed. Therefore, in order to cope with such a case, the extended display image is displayed until the continuous symbol display for a specific number of times is finished. Thereby, the player can grasp that the electric support control state is continuing by visually recognizing the extended display image. In addition, the continuous special figure 2 display over a specific number of times means a continuous special figure 2 display in the case where all the jackpot determination results are out of the specified number of times.

8). Control of the electric support control state after the limiter function is operated Next, the control of the electric support control state after the limiter function is operated will be described in detail. As a premise, it is assumed that the number of consecutive times controlled to a high probability state after the first hit has reached 39, and the limiter function has been activated in 40 jackpot games. When the limiter function is activated, after 40 big hit games, it shifts to the electric support control state where the normal probability state and the number of time reductions are set to 11, 21, or 26 times. Therefore, in the following, the case of shifting to the electric support control state where the number of time reductions is set to 11 times, the case of shifting to the electric support control state where the number of time reductions is set to 21 times, and the number of time reductions of 26 times are set. This will be described separately for the case of shifting to the electric support control state.

  [When shifting to the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 11 times] When the 2R jackpot is won in the 40th jackpot and the two round games are finished, the main control board 80 ends as a jackpot finish process. A command is set (S2214). Then, the sub-control board 90 that has received the ending command determines that it is an ending command when the limit is reached (YES in step S5502), and sets an ending effect command for executing a chance time effect (S5506). As a result, the image control board 100 determines that the received ending effect command is an ending effect command (ending effect command for executing the chance time effect) when the limit is reached (YES in step S6201), and the chance time effect. Is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (for example, a character displayed on the background).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 59, the basic image of the chance time effect is the last one short time after the sub-control board 90 receives the ending (ED) command, except when the extended display image described above is displayed. Is continuously displayed for 60000 ms until the time when the symbol variation starts (when the variation start command is received). Then, out of 60000 ms, the explanation of the chance time is displayed during the first 10000 ms, the ending effect is finished, and when the 10000 ms elapses, the state shifts to the electric support control state where the number of time reductions is set to 11 times. Become. That is, in this embodiment, the ending effect of the big hit game when the limit is reached and the effect in the electric support control state are executed as a series of effects. In this electric support control state (low-accuracy and high-base state), as described above, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. Will be executed continuously.

After the 40th 2R jackpot game described above, the main control board 80 sets the game state flag “in the game state flag setting process (S2310)” in accordance with the transition to the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 11. 3 ”is set (S2325). Thereby, the main control board 80 refers to the first special variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11 in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), and the jackpot determination result regarding the special figure 2 is lost. Then, the variation pattern P24 is selected (S1616). That is, 4500 ms is determined as the fluctuation time of the special figure 2. Further, 500 ms is determined as the stop time of the special figure 2. The fluctuation time and the stop time are the time required for the fluctuation, and are the fluctuation production time set by the fluctuation pattern. Thus, as shown in FIG. 60, in the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 11 times, the total time required for continuous special figure 2 display excluding the final (1 time reduction in the number of time reductions) is expressed by the following equation: 1 means 50000 ms.
[Formula 1] (4500 (variation time) +500 (stop time)) × (11 (number of time reductions) −1) = 50000

  [When shifting to the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 21] When the 3R or 4R jackpot is won in the 40th jackpot and the 3 or 4 round games are finished, the main control board 80 An ending command is set as jackpot end processing (S2214). Hereinafter, the control until the basic image of the chance time effect is displayed and the state shifts to the electric support control state is the same as the above-described content, so the description is omitted.

After the above 40th 3R or 4R jackpot game, the main control board 80 moves the game state flag in the game state flag setting process (S2310) in accordance with the transition to the electric support control state where the number of time reductions is set to 21 times. Is set to “4” (S2327). Thereby, the main control board 80 refers to the second special variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11 in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), and the jackpot determination result regarding the special figure 2 is lost. Then, the variation pattern P26 is selected (S1616). That is, 2000 ms is determined as the fluctuation time of the special figure 2. Further, 500 ms is determined as the stop time of the special figure 2. Thus, as shown in FIG. 60, in the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 21 times, the total time required for the continuous special figure 2 display excluding the final (time reduction number last 1 time) is expressed by the following equation: 2 is 50,000 ms.
[Formula 2] (2000 (variation time) +500 (stop time)) × (21 (number of time reductions) −1) = 50000

  [When shifting to the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 26 times] When the 5R jackpot is won in the 40th jackpot and the five round games are finished, the main control board 80 ends as a jackpot finish process. A command is set (S2214). Hereinafter, the control until the basic image of the chance time effect is displayed and the state shifts to the electric support control state is the same as the above-described content, so the description is omitted.

After the 40th 5R jackpot game described above, the main control board 80 sets the game state flag to “0” in the game state flag setting process (S2310) in accordance with the shift to the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 26 times. 5 ”is set (S2329). Thereby, the main control board 80 refers to the third special variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11 in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), and the jackpot determination result regarding the special figure 2 is lost. Then, the variation pattern P28 is selected (S1616). That is, 1500 ms is determined as the fluctuation time of the special figure 2. Further, 500 ms is determined as the stop time of the special figure 2. Thus, as shown in FIG. 60, in the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 26, the total time required for continuous special figure 2 display excluding the final (1 time reduction in the number of time reductions) is expressed by the following equation: 3 is 50,000 ms.
[Formula 3] (1500 (variation time) +500 (stop time)) × (26 (number of time reductions) −1) =
50000

  Next, the effect control performed in the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is one last will be described. Even if the number of time reductions is set to any one of 11, 21, and 26 times, the effect control in which the number of time reductions is performed once is the same. In the following, description will be made separately for the case where the number of time reductions is one last and the determination result of whether or not the jackpot is lost and the case where it is a jackpot.

  [When the number of time reductions is one last and the result of determining whether or not the jackpot is lost] When the number of time reductions reaches one last, the main control board 80 sets a special figure 2 fluctuation start command (S1406), and the special figure 2 fluctuations. The sub-control board 90 that has received the start command determines whether or not it is in the electric support control state in which the normal probability state and the number of time reductions are one last (YES in S5206), and sets out scenario data 1A (S5206). ). If the sub-control board 90 does not receive the opening command for the first time reduction as will be described later, then the sub-scenario data 1B is set next to the detach scenario data 1A (S5703), and the effect command is displayed as an image. Transmit to the control board 100. As a result, the image control board 100 displays an outage notification image based on the outage scenario data 1B on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 as an effect for the first time in the short-time operation (FIGS. 64A and 64C). Reference), it is notified that the determination result of the jackpot is a loss.

  [When the number of time reductions is 1 last and the determination result of big hit is a big hit] When the number of time reductions is 1 last, the sub-control board 90 sets the disconnect scenario data 1A as described above (S5207). Here, if the number of time reductions is one last time, the main control board 80 sets the game state flag to “6” in the game state management process (S1802) because the value of the time reduction counter is “1” and the normal probability state. (S2009). Thus, the main control board 80 refers to the fourth special variation pattern table shown in FIG. 11 in the special diagram 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403). If the jackpot determination result regarding the special figure 2 is a jackpot, the variation pattern P29 is selected (S1616). That is, 80 ms is determined as the fluctuation time of the special figure 2. Further, 500 ms is determined as the stop time of the special figure 2.

  Thus, as shown in FIG. 59, when the stop time in FIG. 2 has elapsed, the main control board 80 sets a jackpot opening command (S1806). As a result, the sub-control board 90 determines that the received opening command is for the first time reduction (YES in S5402), and sets the hit scenario data 2A (S5403). Then, the sub control board 90 sets the hit scenario data 2B next to the hit scenario data 2A (S5706), and transmits an effect command to the image control board 100. As a result, the image control board 100 displays a hit notification image based on the hit scenario data 2B on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 as an effect for the short last time (see FIGS. 64A and 64B). )), The fact that the determination result of the jackpot is a jackpot is informed. In the present embodiment, the effect image shown in FIG. 64 (b) is an image for notifying that the set of jackpot game (to the specific game state) with 40 consecutive chants has been pulled back. The hit notification effect (second effect) described above is an effect that is a big hit instead of being changed because it is started by the opening command. As shown in FIG. This means a series of effects of 19420 ms until the end of the support control state (end of the last effect of the short time). By configuring in this way, for example, the period of the losing scenario 1A is the same as the effect of the fluctuation / stop time when the result of the determination of whether or not the last one time is determined to be a big hit, and the period of the winning scenario 2A. By matching the start timing of the hit scenario 2B, it is possible to produce an effect that matches the start timing of the miss scenario 1B and the hit scenario 2B (for example, match the display timing of the last chance as shown in FIG. 64A). By combining the production time of the scenario 1B and the scenario 2B, the production within that time can be matched. For example, the production that promotes the button operation production is executed at the same timing. If the deviation occurs by matching the timing of exit, the result of the deviation (eg, failure (FIG. 64 (c)), Results Per If based on the flop training command (eg successful (FIG. 64 (b)) can be executed at the same timing.

  The miss scenario data 1A or the hit scenario data 2A is for adjusting the start time of the production when the number of time reductions is once and starting the miss scenario data 1B or the hit scenario data 2B continuously. is there. Therefore, an image based on the off scenario data 1A or the hit scenario data 2A is not displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. However, when the off scenario data 1A is set, an effect image (for example, an image of a sparrow flying) based on the off scenario 1A data 1A may be displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 for 1500 ms.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the sub-control board 90 receives the special figure 2 fluctuation start command with the shortest number of times being once, the sub-control board 90 temporarily sets the detach scenario data 1A regardless of the jackpot determination result. Then, the effect of the off notification is executed. Then, when the sub-control board 90 receives the jackpot opening command during the execution of the off-notification effect, the sub-control board 90 switches from the set of the off scenario data 1A to the set of the hit scenario data 2A. Thereby, the execution of the effect of notification of losing is stopped and the effect of notification of hit is executed.

  In this way, even if the special figure 2 variation start command does not include information on the variation time and the jackpot determination result, the sub-control board 90 can receive the hit notification by receiving the jackpot opening command. Therefore, it is possible to achieve consistency between the control determined to be a big hit on the main control board 80 and the effect notified on the sub-control board 90. In addition, the effect of the hit notification is the opening effect of the jackpot game that was won when the number of times shortened was one last, and the opening time was set as the time (920 ms) when the hit scenario data 2A was set and the hit scenario data 2B This is the total (19420 ms) of the total time (18500 ms), which is sufficiently long.

  Here, the production from the activation of the limiter function until the end of the electric support control state will be described. As shown in FIG. 59, the sub-control board 90 is a period from the reception of the ending effect command when reaching the limiter (start of ending) to the start of the effect of the first time reduction (when displaying an extended display image). (Excluding 60000 ms), the basic image of the chance time effect described above is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (see FIG. 63A). Thereby, the above-described period can be recognized as a series of game periods. Then, during the chance time production, an image (FIG. 63 (a)) of the scheduled time until the continuous symbol display over a specific number of times (number of times set by subtracting 1) is displayed The time is displayed as a subtraction (see FIGS. 63B and 63C).

  This makes it easier to grasp the situation where the above-described chance time effects are continuous. In addition, the player can be struck and motivated to win the jackpot game during the electric support control state. Furthermore, by visually recognizing the scheduled time for subtraction display, it is possible to grasp that the electric support control state is approaching the end, and to feel a sense of crisis until the end of the electric support control state. In addition, since the basic image of the chance time effect is displayed with the same content for the same time regardless of whether the number of time reductions is set to 11, 21, or 26, the same is true even when different time reduction times are set. It can be recognized as a series of electric support control states. The control by the sub control board 90 and the image control board 100 can be simplified, and the data amount of the image control board 100 can be reduced. In addition, in the electric support control state, when the symbol variation of the shortest number of times is performed once, the off-stage effect or the winning effect is executed (see FIG. 64), so that the effect of the shortest number of times shortens the last one effect effectively. It becomes possible.

9. Advantages of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the game ball enters the first starting port 20 in the non-electric support control state (low probability low base state), whether or not the big hit A variation effect of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special figure 1 showing the determination result is performed, but the game ball enters the second start port 21 in the electric support control state (high-accuracy high-base state or low-accuracy high-base state). Even if it does, the change effect of the effect design which synchronizes with the change of special figure 2 which shows the decision result of the jackpot is not performed. For this reason, in the electric support control state, it becomes impossible to visually recognize the variation effect of the effect symbol and grasp whether or not it is a big hit. Therefore, unlike the non-electric support control state, in the electric support control state, it is possible to provide a new game entertainment that makes it difficult to grasp when the jackpot is won.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, after the first hit (after hitting in the non-electric support control state (low probability low base state)), the function of the limiter is controlled after being controlled to the high probability state and the electric support control state. In the specific game period (including the game state of the high probability state and the electric support control state) until the is activated, the change effect of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the special figure 2 is not executed, in addition to winning the jackpot Even if the jackpot effect based on the opening command is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game entertainment that makes it difficult to grasp when a jackpot game is being executed or not, as well as whether a jackpot game is being executed or not, in a specific game period.

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

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine has one second starting port 21 as a variable entrance, but it may be a gaming machine having a second starting port 21 and a third starting port as a variable entrance. In this case, it may be configured not to perform an effect design variation effect based on the game ball entering the second start port 21 or the third start port. You may comprise so that the effect production | presentation variation based on entrance and the entrance of the game ball to the 3rd start opening may not be performed. Moreover, the game machine which has the 1st start port 20 as a fixed start port, the 2nd start port 21 as a variable start port, and the 3rd start port as a fixed entrance hole may be sufficient.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the special figure 1 is displayed in a variable manner, a so-called fourth symbol (auxiliary symbol) variation effect (auxiliary variation effect) may be executed along with the effect symbol variation effect. The 4th symbol variation effect is, for example, lighting a lamp provided in the frame of the center decorative body 10, and if it is lost, it is turned off after blinking, and if it is a win, it is turned on after blinking. It is. On the other hand, at the time of the fluctuation display of the special figure 2, not only the fluctuation effect of the effect symbol but also the auxiliary fluctuation effect is not executed. That is, in the present invention, “even if the second command (special figure 2 variation start command) is received, the effect design variation effect is not performed” means that the auxiliary variation effect is not performed. However, it is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

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

  In the above embodiment, the special figure 2 variation start command may include a jackpot determination result and variation time information (information obtained from the variation pattern). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received the special figure 2 fluctuation start command ignores the jackpot determination result and the fluctuation time information included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command, and changes the special figure 2 fluctuation. It is possible not to perform the variation effect of the effect symbol synchronized with the.

  In the above embodiment, even if the presentation control microcomputer 91 receives the opening command based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 in the gaming state of the high probability state and the electric support control state, the jackpot effect is not executed. However, the jackpot effect may be executed if the effect design variation effect synchronized with the variation of the special figure 2 is not performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the opening command based on the entrance to the second start opening 21 and the opening based on the entrance to the first start opening 20 in the gaming state in which the effect control microcomputer 91 is in the high probability state and the electric support control state. Even if the command is received, the jackpot effect is not executed. However, when the opening command based on the entrance to the first start port 20 is received, the jackpot effect may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the success / failure determination result is a big hit only when the production control microcomputer 91 receives the opening command for the last one in the normal probability state and the electric support control state and the number of time reductions. Although the notification effect (opening effect, see FIGS. 64 (a) and 64 (b)) is executed, the notification effect may not be executed even when the opening command for the last time is received.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine has a limiter function (a so-called set machine). However, in a gaming machine that does not have a limiter function, it is recommended not to perform a variation effect of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of Special Figure 2. May be.

  In the above form, in the electric support control state in which the number of time reductions is set to 11, 21, or 26 times, the total time required for continuous symbol display over a specific number of times is matched within a predetermined time range (for example, Although the gaming machine includes substantially the same time that falls within a predetermined time), the gaming machines may not match the total time required for continuous symbol display over a specific number of times. Then, the set number of time reductions may be other than 11, 21, or 26 times. Further, the set number of time reductions is not limited to three (11, 21, and 26), but may be two (for example, only 11 and 21) or four or more.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is controlled to have a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. However, the gaming machine may not be controlled to have a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. That is, the configuration may be such that the state is controlled to a high probability state according to the type of symbol (type of jackpot). In addition, although it is configured to be controlled in a high probability state until the maximum number of wins (40 times in this embodiment), the high probability state is continued depending on the type of symbol (type of jackpot), or the normal probability state is set. Good. When the high probability state is changed to the normal probability state, the normal probability state and the electric support control state may be set.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is controlled to a high probability state. However, in a gaming machine that is not controlled to a high probability state, it is possible not to perform a variation effect of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the special figure 2. .

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the number of time reductions (time reduction counter) is measured by the main control board 80, but may be measured by the sub control board 90, or may be measured by both the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation count (probability variation counter) is set, but it is not necessary to set it, and the probability variation count may be set to ∞ (infinite) until the next big hit is won. It is also assumed that the number of fluctuations of the probability variation counter in the high probability state need not be measured.

  In the above embodiment, the special figure 2 fluctuation start command does not include information on both the fluctuation time of special figure 2 and the jackpot determination result. However, the special figure 2 fluctuation start command has information on the fluctuation time of special figure 2. May be included in the jackpot determination result, but the special figure 2 fluctuation start command does not include the jackpot determination result information, but the fluctuation time information in the special chart 2 is included. It may be included.

  In the above-described embodiment, the inventions of the following means 1 to 5 are shown. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment, and reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note.

The invention according to means 1
A fixed entrance where the ease of entering a game ball does not change (the first start port 20 in this embodiment),
A variable entrance (in this embodiment, the second start port 21) that can change the ease of entering the game ball,
A special winning opening that can be opened and closed (in the present embodiment, the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35),
A main control unit (game control microcomputer 81 in this embodiment) for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit (in this embodiment, an effect control microcomputer 91) for controlling the production accompanying the progress of the game by the main control unit,
The main control unit
Winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information based on the entrance of the game ball into the fixed entrance or the entrance of the game ball into the variable entrance (in this embodiment, the game executing step S206 or S211) A control microcomputer 81);
A success / failure determination means for determining the success / failure based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means (in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 executing step S1402 or S1408);
The symbol indicating the determination result by the success / failure determination means is variably displayed, and when the determination result is a win, the symbol display means for displaying the symbol in a specific stop mode (in this embodiment, the game executing step S1304) A control microcomputer 81);
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the special prize opening after the symbols are displayed in a specific stop mode by the symbol display means (in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1307); ,
A game support state control means (in this embodiment, step S2308) that can control the game state after the special game from a non-ball entry support state to a ball entry support state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable entrance. A game control microcomputer 81) to be executed,
A first command (in this embodiment, a special figure 1 change start command) indicating the start of change of the symbol based on the game ball entering the fixed entrance and the determination result by the success / failure determination means is sent to the sub-control unit. And at least a second command (in this embodiment, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command) indicating at least the start of fluctuation of the symbol based on the game ball entering the variable entrance is transmitted to the sub-control unit. Is what
The sub-control unit performs an effect design change effect indicating the winning / failure determination result based on the first command by the effect means (the image display device 7 in the present embodiment) (NO in S5202 in the present embodiment). On the other hand, in the gaming machine characterized in that the variation effect is not performed even if the second command is received (in this embodiment, YES in S5202, and S5208 is not performed). is there.

  According to the first aspect of the invention, when the game ball enters the fixed entrance in the non-entry support state, the effect means performs a variation effect of the effect symbol, but the game ball is variable in the entrance support state. Even if the ball enters the mouth, the effect means does not change the effect symbol. For this reason, it is not possible to visually recognize the variation effect of the effect symbol and determine whether or not it is a hit in the entering support state. Therefore, unlike the non-entry support state, it is possible to provide a new game entertainment that makes it difficult to grasp when the winning support state is won.

The invention according to means 2
In the gaming machine according to means 1, the second command does not include at least one information of the symbol variation time or the winning / failing determination result (see FIG. 13 in this embodiment). It is a gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention according to the means 2, since the information included in the second command is reduced, it is possible to reduce the burden of the control processing of the main control unit and the sub control unit. That is, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the generation of the second command, reduce the data communication load, and further reduce the processing load of analyzing the second command.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine according to means 1 or means 2,
The main control unit
High probability state control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2303 in this embodiment) capable of controlling the gaming state after the special game to a high probability state having a higher winning probability than the normal probability state; Prepared,
A third command (opening command in this embodiment) indicating the start of execution of the special game is transmitted to the sub-control unit;
The sub-control unit
At least in the game state in the normal probability state and the non-ball-in-support state (in this embodiment, NO in S5402 and NO in S5405), a winning effect associated with the special game is executed based on the reception of the third command ( In this embodiment, an opening production start command can be set in S5407)
The third command generated based on the entrance to the variable entrance is received in at least the gaming state of the high probability state and the entrance support state (NO in S5402 and YES in S5405 in this embodiment). In such a case, the gaming machine is characterized by including a winning effect disabling means (the effect controlling microcomputer 91 not executing S5407) that does not execute the winning effect.

  According to the invention according to means 3, in the gaming state in the high probability state and the entry support state, in addition to the fact that the effect design variation effect is not executed, the winning effect based on the third command is achieved even if the winning is won. Since it is not executed, it becomes difficult for the player to know whether or not the special game is being executed, and it becomes possible to provide a new game entertainment.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine according to means 3, wherein
The main control unit, when the number of consecutive executions of the special game selected in the state controlled to the high probability state by the high probability state control means has reached a predetermined limit number, the gaming state after the special game Limiter means for operating a limiter function to control the normal probability state (in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 81 does not execute S2303 if YES in step S2301),
Until the limiter function is activated after winning a specific type (in this embodiment, for example, V long 2R jackpot in FIG. 8) after being controlled to the high probability state and the entry support state after the special game. The gaming machine is characterized in that a specific game period that can be easily controlled to the high probability state and the entrance support state can be generated.

  According to the invention according to the means 4, it is difficult to grasp when the player is won in a specific game period in which a predetermined number of special games until the limiter function is activated, and the special game is executed. It is possible to provide a new game entertainment that is difficult to grasp whether or not it is in a state of being.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine according to means 4, wherein
The sub-control unit performs an effect in a specific effect mode (the effect shown in FIG. 62B in this embodiment) using the effect means during the specific game period. Machine.

  According to the invention according to means 5, it is possible to cause a player to recognize a specific game period as a series of game periods by performing an effect in a specific effect mode in a specific game period.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 7 ... Image display apparatus 20 ... 1st start opening 21 ... 2nd start opening 30 ... 1st big prize opening 35 ... 2nd big prize opening 81 ... Microcomputer 91 for game control ... Microcomputer 100 for production control ... Image control board

Claims (3)

A fixed entrance where the ease of entering game balls does not change,
A variable entrance where the ease of entering game balls can be changed,
Special prize opening that can be opened and closed,
A main control unit for controlling the progress of the game;
A sub-control unit that controls an effect accompanying the progress of the game by the main control unit,
The main control unit
Winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information based on a game ball entering the fixed entrance or a game ball entering the variable entrance;
A success / failure determination means for determining the success / failure of winning based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquisition means;
The symbol display means for variably displaying the symbol indicating the determination result by the success / failure determination means, and when the determination result is a win, the symbol display means for displaying the symbol in a specific stop mode;
Special game execution means for executing a special game for opening the special prize opening after the symbol is displayed in a specific stop mode by the symbol display means;
A game support state control means capable of controlling the game state after the special game from a non-ball entry support state to a ball entry support state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable entrance,
A high probability state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the special game to a high probability state having a higher winning probability than the normal probability state;
The first command indicating the change start of the symbol based on the game ball entering the fixed entrance and the determination result by the success / failure determination unit is transmitted to the sub control unit, and the variable entrance is input to the variable entrance. A second command indicating at least the start of variation of the symbol based on the entry of a game ball is transmitted to the sub-control unit; and a third command indicating the start of execution of the special game is transmitted to the sub-control unit. Is to send,
The sub-control unit
While performing the variation effect of the effect design showing the win / fail determination result based on the first command by the effect means, the variation effect is not performed even if the second command is received,
At least in the game state in the normal probability state and the non-ball-in-support state, the winning effect associated with the special game can be executed based on the reception of the third command,
If the third command generated based on the entrance to the variable entrance is received at least in the gaming state of the high probability state and the entrance support state, the hit effect is not performed without performing the hit effect. A gaming machine characterized by comprising means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The main control unit, when the number of consecutive executions of the special game selected in the state controlled to the high probability state by the high probability state control means has reached a predetermined limit number, the gaming state after the special game Limiter means for operating a limiter function to control the normal probability state,
After the winning of a specific type and after the special game is controlled to the high probability state and the entry support state, it is controlled to the high probability state and the entry support state until the limiter function is activated. A gaming machine, characterized in that a specific game period can be easily generated. In the gaming machine according to claim 2,
The sub-control unit performs an effect in a specific effect mode using the effect means during the specific game period.

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