JP6029075B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Among the gaming machines, there is a pachinko gaming machine, which is a so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine. As an example of this type of gaming machine, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below is known. In the game machine described in this document, the hit / fail determination of the jackpot is made based on the entry of the game ball into the first entry port (first start opening) where the ease of entry of the game ball does not change. The result of the hit / fail determination is indicated by the first symbol that is stopped and displayed after the variable display. If the result of the winning / failing judgment is a big hit, after the first symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode, a big hit game (second special game) in which the first big winning opening is opened as a type 1 big hit is executed. ..

On the other hand, when a ball is entered into the second ball entry port (second starting port) related to the electric chew (variable ball entry means), the hit / fail determination of the small hit is made in addition to the hit / fail determination of the big hit. The result of the hit / fail determination is indicated by the second symbol that is stopped and displayed after the variable display. If the result of the winning / failing determination is a small hit, a small hit game (first special game) in which the second big winning opening is opened is executed. Then, during the execution of the small hit game, when the game ball passes through the specific area (V zone) provided in the second big winning opening, the big hit game (second special) that opens the first big winning opening as a type 2 big hit. Game) is executed. In this way, with the 1-type and 2-type mixer, it has become possible to enjoy two types of games, one-type game and two-type game.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-236851

The gaming machine of the above document shifts to a high base state with a predetermined probability after a jackpot game. In the high base state, the electric chew is opened more frequently than in the low base state, and it becomes easier to enter the ball into the second ball entry port related to the electric chew. Therefore, the storage of the numerical information based on the ball entering the second ball opening (second hold) is more likely to occur than the storage of the numerical information based on the ball entering the first ball opening (first hold). Then, the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second entrance is executed with priority over the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first entry, and most of them are small hits. Therefore, when it is in a high base state, it is relatively easy to obtain two types of jackpots.

By the way, in the gaming machine of the above document, a new configuration is conceivable in which the hit / fail judgment based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port (hereinafter referred to as “second hit / miss judgment”) is not lost. That is, it is a configuration that maximizes the probability of winning a small hit in the second winning / failing determination. Then, as the types of small hits to be won in the second winning / failing judgment, there are two types of small hits based on the small hit winning, a small hit with a privilege that the game state after the big hit game is controlled to a high base state, and a low base state. It is conceivable to provide a controlled small hit without benefits.

According to such a configuration, if the game ball that has won the second big winning opening based on the small hit winning by the second winning / failing judgment can pass through the specific area, the second winning / failing judgment is substantially made. You will win (2 kinds of big hits). Therefore, once controlled to a high base state, it is possible to continue winning the big hit unless all the second holds are distributed to the small hit without benefits.

In other words, it is advantageous for the player to generate many second holds in the high base state (privilege game state), and in particular, if the second hold is generated up to the maximum number during the variable display of the second symbol, then In addition, it is possible to obtain the profit of executing the jackpot game (second special game) only once based on the change of the second symbol and the number of times corresponding to the upper limit number of the second hold. However, since the player is not always conscious of the number of the second hold and whether or not the fluctuation display of the second symbol is being performed in the high base state, the profit of executing the jackpot game is how many times at the present time. It may be difficult to grasp whether the situation can be acquired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the object is to provide a game machine that makes it easy to grasp how many times the profit of executing a jackpot game can be obtained.

The present invention takes the following measures to solve the above problems. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the [mode for carrying out the invention] described later, the reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of the present invention are not limited to this appendix.

The invention according to means 1
The first entry port (first start opening 20) and the second entry port (second start opening 21) arranged in the game area (3) where the game ball can flow down,
An entry opening / closing member that takes an open state in which a game ball can enter the second entry port and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter the second entry opening or is more difficult than the open state. Movable member) and
A special winning opening (second major winning opening 35) arranged in the game area, a special winning opening opening / closing member (opening / closing member 37) that opens and closes the special winning opening, and a game ball that has won a prize in the special winning opening pass through. A special winning means (second large winning device 36) having a specific area (3) which is possible and whose passage is switched at a predetermined timing, and
A first numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S206) that acquires numerical information (random number value such as a jackpot random number) based on the ball entering the first ball entrance.
A second numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S212) that acquires numerical information (random number value such as a jackpot random number) based on the entry into the second entrance.
A first numerical information storage means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S206) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined first upper limit number (4), and
A second numerical information storage means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S212) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined second upper limit number (1), and
When the predetermined first determination condition is satisfied, the first hit / fail judgment (step S1008) including at least the hit / miss judgment of the jackpot is performed based on the numerical information stored in the first numerical information storage means, and the predetermined first judgment condition is performed. When the determination condition of 2 is satisfied, the winning / failing determination means (for game control) that performs the second winning / failing determination (step S1002) including the winning / failing determination of the big hit and the small hit based on the numerical information stored in the second numerical information storage means. Microcomputer 81) and
When the first hit / fail judgment is performed, the first symbol (first special symbol) indicating the result of the first hit / miss judgment is stopped and displayed via the variable display, and when the second hit / miss judgment is made, the second hit / miss judgment is performed. A symbol display means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1006, S1012, S1502) that stops and displays the second symbol (second special symbol) indicating the result of the determination via variable display, and
When the determination result by the winning / failing determination means is a small hit winning, the small hit opening pattern setting means (game control for executing S1614) that sets the opening pattern of the special winning opening opening / closing member according to the type of the winning small hit. Microcomputer 81) and
For game control for executing the first special game executing means (for game control for executing S909) to execute the first special game (small hit game) for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member in the opening pattern set by the small hit opening pattern setting means. Microcomputer 81) and
A second special game execution means for executing a second special game (big hit game) that is advantageous to the player when the determination result by the hit / fail determination means is a jackpot winning or when the game ball passes through the specific area. (Game control microcomputer 81 that executes S908) and
The game state after the second special game can be controlled to a privilege game state (high base state) in which the game ball is easier to enter the second entrance than in the normal game state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In a game machine equipped with a game state control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes S2102).
The result of the second hit / fail determination is either a small hit win or a big hit win (see FIG. 10 (A)).
The type of small hit that is won in the second winning / failing determination includes the game state after the second special game triggered by the passage to the specific area during the first special game based on the small hit winning. There are a small hit with a privilege controlled to the gaming state (16R time saving small hit C in FIG. 8) and a small hit without a privilege controlled to the normal gaming state (16R normal small hit in FIG. 8).
An effect means (VV lamp 68, image display device 7) capable of executing a predetermined notification, and
A notification control means (effect control microcomputer 91) capable of controlling notification by the effect means based on the ball entering the second ball entry port is provided.
The notification control means
When the game ball enters the second entrance when the second numerical information storage means does not store any of the numerical information and the variation display of the second symbol is not displayed in the privileged game state, The first notification (S4507, S5205) suggesting that the second special game can be executed once is executed, and the first notification (S4507, S5205) is executed.
When the second numerical information storage means stores any number (hereinafter referred to as "N") numerical information which is equal to or less than the second upper limit number during the variable display of the second symbol in the privilege game state, It is a gaming machine characterized in that it executes a second notification (S4510, S5205) suggesting that the second special game can be executed (N + 1) times.

According to the invention according to the means 1, it is easy to enter the second ball entrance in the privileged game state. Then, since the result of the second winning / failing judgment based on the entry into the second entrance is either a small hit winning or a big hit winning, the game ball that has won the special winning opening based on the small hit winning is specified. If the area can be passed, the second special game is substantially executed when the second hit / fail judgment is made. Therefore, once controlled to the privilege game state, the profit of executing the second special game can be continuously obtained unless all the numerical information stored in the second numerical information storage means is distributed to the non-privilege small hit. (You can continue to win the jackpot). That is, in the privileged game state, the number of times corresponding to the number of numerical information (second hold) stored in the second numerical information storage means and the one based on the fluctuation of the second symbol of the second special game It will be possible to continue to acquire execution.
Therefore, according to the invention according to the means 1, when the game ball enters the second entrance when the second hold is not generated at all in the privileged game state and the variation display of the second symbol is not displayed, the effect is produced. The means performs the first notification. From this first notification, it is possible to grasp that the second special game can be executed once thereafter. Then, if the second hold of N (for example, 1) occurs during the variable display of the second symbol in the privilege game state, the effect means executes the second notification. From this second notification, it is possible to grasp that the second special game can be executed (N + 1) times thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp how many times the profit of executing the second special game can be continuously obtained in response to the notification by the effect means.

Here, in the gaming machine described in means 1, the second upper limit number of the second numerical information storage means may be set to "1". In this way, even if the second special game triggered by the winning of the no-privilege small hit is executed and then controlled to the normal game state, in the privilege game state before the execution of the second special game. It is possible to win a small hit based on the numerical information stored in the second numerical information storage means. Therefore, if the game ball is passed to the specific area during the first special game based on the small hit winning, the second special game can be executed again. That is, once controlled to the privileged game state, it is possible to preferably realize a so-called two-time loop game machine in which the execution of the second special game can be confirmed twice thereafter.

The invention according to means 2
The gaming machine according to means 1.
As the effect means, a light emitting means (VV lamp 68) capable of emitting light in a predetermined light emitting mode is provided.
The light emitting means includes a light emitting region (left V lamp 68a and right V lamp 68b) of a number (2) obtained by adding 1 to the second upper limit number.
The first notification is a first light emitting mode (see FIG. 52 (a)), which suggests that one second special game can be executed in one light emitting region (left V lamp 68a). ), Which emits light.
The second notification is in a second light emitting mode (see FIG. 52 (b)) suggesting that the second special game can be executed (N + 1) times in the light emitting region of (N + 1). It is a gaming machine characterized by emitting light.

According to the invention according to the means 2, in order to notify the player how many times the second special game can be executed after the light emitting means emits light in the first light emitting mode or the second light emitting mode. It is possible to strengthen the impact of the notification.

The invention according to means 3
The gaming machine according to means 1.
As the effect means, an effect display device (image display device 7) capable of displaying an image of a predetermined display mode is provided.
The effect display device includes a display area (left effect display area 7L and right effect display area 7R) of a number (2) obtained by adding 1 to the second upper limit number.
The first notification is a first display mode (V display mode) that suggests that one second special game can be executed in one display area (left effect display area 7L). It displays an image (see production image 6A, FIG. 50 (b)).
The second notification is an image (effect) of the second display mode (VV display mode) suggesting that the second special game can be executed (N + 1) times in the display area of (N + 1). It is a gaming machine characterized in that it displays an image 6B).

According to the invention according to the means 3, the effect display device displays the images of the first display image and the second display image, thereby notifying how many times the second special game can be executed thereafter. Therefore, for a player who normally plays a game while looking at the effect display device, it is possible to grasp the number of times that the second special game can be executed without greatly shifting the line of sight, and it is possible to make it difficult to overlook the notification. is there.

The invention according to means 4
The gaming machine according to means 1.
As the effect means, a light emitting means (VV lamp) capable of emitting light in a predetermined light emitting mode and an effect display device (image display device 7) capable of displaying an image in a predetermined display mode are provided.
The light emitting means includes a light emitting region (left V lamp 68a and right V lamp 68b) of a number (2) obtained by adding 1 to the second upper limit number.
The effect display device includes a display area (left effect display area 7L and right effect display area 7R) of a number (2) obtained by adding 1 to the second upper limit number.
The first notification is a first light emitting mode (see FIG. 52 (a)), which suggests that one second special game can be executed in one light emitting region (left V lamp 68a). ), And the first display mode (V display) suggesting that the second special game can be executed once in one of the display areas (left effect display area 7L). The image of the mode) (see the effect image 6A and FIG. 50 (b)) is displayed.
The second notification is in a second light emitting mode (see FIG. 52 (b)) suggesting that the second special game can be executed (N + 1) times in the light emitting region of (N + 1). It emits light and suggests that the second special game can be executed (N + 1) times in the display area (left effect display area 7L and right effect display area 7R) of (N + 1). The gaming machine is characterized in that it displays an image (see production image 6B, FIG. 50C) of the second display mode (VV display mode).

According to the invention according to the means 4, in order to notify the player how many times the second special game can be executed after the light emitting means emits light in the first light emitting mode or the second light emitting mode. It is possible to strengthen the impact of the notification. Further, in order to notify how many times the second special game can be executed after the effect display device displays the images of the first display image and the second display image, the effect display device is usually viewed. However, it is possible for a player who plays a game to make it difficult to overlook the notification. Then, it is possible to enhance the feeling of excitement that the situation is such that the benefit of executing the second special game can be obtained by both the notification by the light emitting means and the notification by the effect display device.

The invention according to means 5
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4.
When the game ball enters the second entrance when the second numerical information storage means does not store any of the numerical information in the privileged game state and the variation display of the second symbol is not displayed. A first specific notification sound (first notification sound) is output from a predetermined sound generating means (speaker 67), and the first specific notification sound (first notification sound) is output.
When the second upper limit number of numerical information is stored by the second numerical information storage means during the variation display of the second symbol in the privilege game state, the sound generating means may be more than the first specific notification sound. It is equipped with a specific notification sound output means (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes S4507 and S4511) that outputs a second specific notification sound (second notification sound) that makes it easy for the player to recognize that the situation is advantageous to the player. It is a game machine characterized by that.

According to the invention according to the means 5, when the game ball enters the second entrance when no second hold has occurred in the privileged game state and the variation display of the second symbol is not displayed, the first By outputting the specific notification sound of, it is possible to excite the effect that the profit of executing the second special game has been obtained. Then, when the second hold of the second upper limit number occurs during the variable display of the second symbol in the privilege game state, the second specific notification sound is output, so that the first specific notification sound is output. It is possible to make it easier to understand that a more favorable situation has been created.

The invention according to means 6 is
The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5.
When the small hit opening pattern setting means determines that the small hit is won in the second winning / failing determination, the opening pattern of the special winning opening opening / closing member in the first special game based on the small hit winning is set. A game ball that can win a prize in the special winning opening and is set to an opening pattern (see FIG. 45B) that allows the game ball that has won the special winning opening to pass through the specific area regardless of the winning timing. It is a game machine characterized by being.

According to the invention according to the means 6, it is easy to enter the second ball entrance in the privileged game state. Then, in the second winning / failing determination based on the entry into the second entry opening, if a small hit is won, the game ball that has won the special winning opening passes through the specific area regardless of the winning timing. That is, if a small hit is won in the second winning / failing determination, the second special game is always executed immediately after that. Therefore, the small hit winning based on the entry into the second entrance has the same game meaning as the big hit winning. Therefore, it is possible to create an unprecedented novel game property in which the next jackpot can be assigned at a speed faster than before in the privileged game state.

According to the present invention, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine in which it is easy to grasp how many times the profit of executing a jackpot game can be obtained.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd prize winning apparatus and the like provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 1, and is the figure which shows the indicators provided in the game machine. It is a figure which shows the VV lamp provided in the game machine. It is a figure which shows the periphery of the lower right lamp of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub-control board side of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table, (B) is a hit type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. This is a specific table of start winning commands. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of the distribution member control process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a start winning command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation production end processing. It is a flowchart of a special game production selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of the electric chew driving effect processing. It is a flowchart of V display effect control processing. It is a timing chart which shows the opening pattern of the 2nd big winning opening and the operation pattern of the distribution member according to the type of a small hit. It is a figure which shows the V driving effect image. It is a figure which shows the transition of the gaming state in the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the playability in the game machine, and is the figure for demonstrating the case where the continuous chan ends. It is a figure for demonstrating the playability in the game machine, and is the figure for demonstrating the case where the continuous chan continues. (A) is a diagram showing a driving promotion image in a normal display mode, (b) is a diagram showing a driving promotion image in a reduced display mode and an effect image in a V display mode, and (c) is a diagram showing a VV display. It is a figure which shows the effect image of an aspect. (A) is a diagram showing a completion notification image, (b) is a diagram showing a V driving effect image, and (c) is a diagram showing a V passage notification image. (A) is a diagram showing a VV lamp that emits light in the first light emitting mode, and (b) is a diagram showing a VV lamp that emits light in the second light emitting mode. It is a figure which shows the lower right lamp which emits light. It is a flowchart of the start winning command analysis processing which concerns on 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing which concerns on 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the variation effect end processing which concerns on 2nd form. (A) to (c) are diagrams showing a display screen when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed after the game ball enters the second starting port during the variable display of the first special symbol. It is a flowchart of the start winning command analysis processing which concerns on 3rd form. It is a flowchart of V display effect control processing which concerns on 3rd form. (A) is a diagram showing an effect image of a V display mode, (b) is a diagram showing an effect image of a VV display mode, and (c) is a diagram showing an effect image of a VVV display mode. (A) is a diagram showing a VVV lamp that emits light in the first light emitting mode, (b) is a diagram showing a VVV lamp that emits light in the second light emitting mode, and (c) is a diagram showing a VVV lamp that emits light in the third light emitting mode. It is a figure which shows the lamp.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine A pachinko game machine according to the first aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

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

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a plurality of decorative board lamps 5 (see FIG. 7). A VV lamp (directing means, light emitting means) 68 is provided on the upper part of the game board 2, and a lower right board lamp 69 is provided on the lower right part of the game board 2. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding the game ball are projected.

Further, an image display device (effect means, effect display device) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R that are synchronized with the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later, are displayed in a variable manner. There is a display area. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the production symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". If a small hit is won, the production symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined chance such as "135". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of effect symbol combination is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result, and the effect symbols may be stopped and displayed at different points when the small hit is won.

The image display device 7 is parallel to the jackpot game (second special game) in addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as "effect symbol variable display effect" or simply "variable effect") using the effect symbol as described above. The jackpot effect to be performed and the demonstration effect for waiting for customers are displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect pattern variable display effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A according to the storage number of the first special figure hold described later and the storage number of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B accordingly. Due to the display of the effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 3) and the second display on the second special figure hold indicator 43b, which will be described later. It is possible to show the player the number of stored special figures in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, on the left portion of the center decoration body 10, a warp portion 12 is provided to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a decorative member 13 is arranged above the center decorative body 10.

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

Further, on the upper right side of the first starting port 20, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew, variable ball entering means) 22 provided with a second starting port (second starting winning opening, second ball entering port) 21 is provided. ing. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23 that can move forward and backward, and opens / 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. 6). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is open (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the open state). That is, when the movable member 23 is closed (that is, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter the ball. If the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is closed than when the movable member 23 is open, the second starting port 21 is completely unable to enter the ball when the movable member 23 is closed. It does not have to be possible.

Further, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special variable winning device, other special winning means) having a first large winning opening (another special winning opening) 30 is provided. ) 31 is provided. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (another special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the first special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 6). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state).

Further, on the right side of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, the second large winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) 36 provided with the second large winning opening (special winning opening) 35. Is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (special winning opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is an advancing / retreating type that advances / retreats back and forth, and is driven by a second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 6). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open (that is, when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state).

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, inside the second special winning device 36, a specific area (V area) 39 and a non-specific area 70 through which the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 can pass. Is formed. In the second large winning device 36, a second large winning opening sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged.

The second prize-winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes a game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either a specific area 39 or a non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. It is equipped with 73. The distribution member 71 takes a first state (passage allowable state) of distributing the game ball to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and the game ball is released when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. It takes a second state (passage blocking state) of allocating to the non-specific area 70.

As shown by the alternate long and short dash line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage allowable state that allows the game ball to pass through the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second special winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, the distribution member 71 is in a passage blocking state that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. When the distribution member 71 is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and then rolls on the distribution member 71 to a non-specific area. Pass through 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game (second special game) described later. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery is performed depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. The jackpot won by the above-mentioned first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is called a type 1 jackpot, and the jackpot won by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is called a type 2 jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second starting 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 (winning random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, an out port 9 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged in this way, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called a left-handed hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed is called the first flow path R1. , The second flow path R2.

A first starting port 20, a first winning device 31, and an out port 9 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

On the other hand, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a second big prize device 36, a first big prize device 31, and an out port 9 are provided on the second flow path R2. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the gate 28, the second starting port 21 related to the electric chew 22, the first large winning opening 30, or the second large winning opening. Aim to win 35.

In this embodiment, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, and the second prize-winning device 36 are unitized, and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure. Further, the fixed winning device 19 and the first large winning device 31 are unitized and can be attached to and detached from the game board 2 as one structure.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, indicators 40 are arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. The indicators 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. The vessel 42 is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

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

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot will be opened with an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of jackpot won). A jackpot game (second special game) that opens 30 is performed. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the opening pattern is set according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of the winning small hit). A small hit game (first special game) that opens the second big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first special winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the first special game or the second 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 according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. Also, if you win a small hit (one of the multiple types of small hits described below), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left will light up, such as "●●●● ○○ ●●". Display the small hit symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined variation time, and the variation display mode is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode is that the LED lights up. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values (numerical information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are special. It is temporarily stored in the holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit (first numerical information storage means) 85a as the first special figure holding, and when the second starting port 21 is won. If there is, it is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit (second numerical information storage means) 85b as the second special figure holding. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and in this embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is 4 (first upper limit number). 2 The upper limit storage number of the special figure reservation storage unit 85b is 1 (second upper limit number).

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the 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 variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during the execution of a medium or special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. ..

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 43a is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the second special figure holding indicator 43b is composed of, for example, one LED. Each special figure hold indicator 43 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. 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 displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 3), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is normally sent to the normal symbol holding storage unit 86 (see FIG. 6). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if 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, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to the predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the VV lamp 68 has a left V lamp (first light emitting region) 68a on the left side, a right V lamp (second light emitting region) 68b on the right side, and a lower side. It has a lower character lamp 68c. The left V lamp 68a and the right V lamp 68b can each emit light in a V shape, and it can be suggested that the jackpot game can be executed as described later. Further, the left V lamp 68a and the right V lamp 68b form the letter W by arranging them in the left-right direction, and by emitting light together, it suggests a situation in which two jackpot games can be executed. .. The lower character lamp 68c is a character (DoubleLooP) meaning the game characteristics (features of specifications) of the game machine 1, and can emit light with that character.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the lower right lamp (light emitting means) 69 can emit light in a W shape and is arranged immediately below the electric chew 22. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the electric chew 22 and the lower right board lamp 69 are both arranged in the right game area 3B, so that the lower right board lamp 69 can emit light near the electric chew 22. There is. Note that FIG. 5 shows a state in which the lower right lamp 69 is not emitting light.

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub control unit may include at least the sub control board 90.

On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted. 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 a program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and a normal figure reservation storage unit 86.

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

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

Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, the second special winning 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 prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second prize-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 symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general. Figure Hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, 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. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and capable of lending balls based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launcher 112 is connected via the 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 the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1. The ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, 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 capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 7, on the sub-control board 90, a production control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM 93 may be externally attached.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, 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. 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, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the 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 voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, the lower right board lamp 69, and the VV lamp 68 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. I do. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the frame lamp 66 and the panel according to the light emission pattern data. It controls the light emission of lamps such as the lamp 5, the lower right lamp 69, and the VV lamp 68. The 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 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 15, and controls the operation of the decorative movable body 15 according to the operation pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the 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 SW63a to the sub control board 90.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery), there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing". In detail, the result of the lottery of the first special symbol is "big hit", "small hit", and "missing", and the result of the lottery of the second special symbol is "big hit" and "small hit". is there. That is, the lottery for the second special symbol will not result in "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the time of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

If you win a big hit in the special symbol lottery, the first big winning opening 30 will be opened with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of big hit) displayed as a stop "Big hit game (corresponding to the second special game) Is executed. If you win a small hit, you will get a "small hit game (corresponding to the first special game)" that opens the second big winning opening 35 with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of small hit) displayed as a stop. Will be executed. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the winning small hit. The "big hit game" (second special game) is executed. The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a type 1 jackpot game. Further, the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 39 is referred to as a type 2 jackpot game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit opening game is the small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened, the opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and the small hit opening game is completed. Includes later ending (interval after closure).

As a result of the special symbol lottery, if a jackpot is won (that is, if a jackpot is won), a jackpot game (type 1 jackpot game) that opens the first jackpot 30 is executed. More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there are "15R (round) normal jackpot", "4R time saving jackpot", and "15R time saving jackpot" as the types of jackpots. The "15R normal jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "non-time saving state and low base state" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 15R. The "4R time saving jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "time saving state and high base state" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 4R. The "15R time saving jackpot" is a jackpot that controls the gaming state to the "time saving state and high base state" described later after opening the first big winning opening 30 over 15R. In each of the big hits, the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds.

In addition, "15R normal jackpot" and "4R time saving jackpot" may be won only by the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1). On the other hand, there is a possibility that the "15R time saving jackpot" will be won only by the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2). When the "15R normal jackpot" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, the "special symbol 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when the "4R time saving jackpot" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, "special figure 1_time saving symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when the "15R time saving jackpot" is won by the lottery of the second special symbol, "special figure 2_time saving symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

On the other hand, as a result of the special symbol lottery, if a small hit is won, a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened once is executed. When a game ball wins a prize in the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through a specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the big hit is won, and continuously over 15R. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 is executed. When these two types of big hit games are executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 as a small hit game corresponds to the first round. Therefore, the total number of rounds at this time is 16R. The big hit game and the small hit game may be called a special game. Further, in the special game, there may be a round in which the large winning opening is opened a plurality of times in one round.

More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the types of small hits are "16R time saving small hit A", "16R time saving small hit B", "16R time saving small hit C", and "16R normal small hit". There is. Each type of small hit is a small hit game, and if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the small hit game, a big hit game (two types of big hit games) is performed. In the small hit game, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39, the big hit game is not executed. The "16R time saving small hit A" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through the specific area 39 (also referred to as V passage). On the other hand, "16R time saving small hit B", "16R time saving small hit C", and "16R normal small hit" are small hits that can pass V without fail if the game is played by right-handed. .. Whether or not V can pass during the execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 37. This point will be described in detail later.

In each type of small hit game, the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for 1.6 seconds. However, the opening time in each small hit game differs depending on the type of small hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the time saving small hit A is about 4.6 seconds, the time saving small hit B is 21 seconds, and the time saving small hit C and the normal small hit are 0.008 seconds. The reason why the opening time of the small hit game differs depending on the type of small hit is the opening timing of the second big winning opening 35 for the distribution member 71 that has been moving in a constant motion from the start of this opening. To change. As a result, a pass-open pattern that allows V to pass during the execution of the small hit game and a non-pass open pattern that allows V to pass during the execution of the small hit game (including substantially) are created. The passing opening pattern corresponds to the first opening pattern. The non-passing open pattern corresponds to the second open pattern. The details of the pass-open pattern and the non-pass-open pattern will be described later.

Further, in the big hit game (type 2 big hit game) executed based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit. Specifically, in "16R time saving small hit A", the game state is described later after the execution of the two-kind big hit game in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened over 15R with the maximum opening time per 1R being 29.5 seconds. It is a hit to control to "time saving state and high base state". However, since "16R time saving small hit A" is a small hit that is substantially impossible to pass through V, such a two-kind big hit game is rarely executed.

In addition, "16R time saving small hit B" and "16R time saving small hit C" are set after the execution of the two kinds of big hit games in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened over 15R with the maximum opening time per 1R being 29.5 seconds. This is to control the gaming state to the "time saving state and high base state" described later. In addition, in the "16R normal small hit", the maximum opening time per 1R is set to 29.5 seconds in the 2R to 5R, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened, and the maximum opening time per 1R in the 6th to 16R. After executing the two-kind jackpot game in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened with 0.1 seconds, the game state is controlled to the "non-time saving state and low base state" described later. That is, in this "16R normal small hit", the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 is extremely short from the 6th R to the 16th R, and it is not expected that the first big winning opening 30 will be won. That is, only a total of 4Rs from the 2nd to the 5th Rs are hits of the actual 4Rs in which a prize can be expected to the first large winning opening 30. The number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened per 1R in the two-kind big hit game is one.

In addition, "16R time saving small hit A" and "16R time saving small hit B" may be won only by the lottery of the first special symbol. On the other hand, "16R time saving small hit C" and "16R normal small hit" may be won only by the lottery of the second special symbol. When the "16R time saving small hit A" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, "special figure 1_small hit symbol 1 with time saving" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when the "16R time saving small hit symbol B" is won by the lottery of the first special symbol, "special figure 1_small hit symbol 2 with time saving" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Further, when "16R time saving small hit C" is won by the lottery of the second special symbol, "special figure 2_small hit symbol 3 with time saving" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. Further, when the "16R normal small hit" is won by the lottery of the second special symbol, the "special figure 2_short-time small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. In addition, "16R time saving small hit A", "16R time saving small hit B", and "16R time saving small hit C" correspond to "small hit with privilege", and "16R normal small hit" is "small hit without privilege". Corresponds to. Further, "16R time saving small hit B" corresponds to "first small hit", and "16R time saving small hit A" corresponds to "second small hit".

The probability of distribution to each jackpot in the lottery of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 50% for the 15R normal jackpot and 50% for the 4R time-saving jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special figure 2) are all 15R time-saving jackpots. In addition, the distribution probability to each small hit in the lottery of the first special symbol is 99% for 16R time saving small hit A (small hit that can pass V) and 16R time saving small hit B (small hit that can pass V). Is 1%. In addition, the distribution probability to each small hit in the lottery of the second special symbol is 50% for 16R time saving small hit C (time saving small hit that can pass V), 16R normal small hit (normal small hit that can pass V). Is 50%.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning type is performed based on the "win type random number". As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the production symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include the ordinary symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) shown in FIG. 9B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of Game State Next, the game 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 have a fluctuation time shortening function.

The state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern determination table defined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 11). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, it becomes easier to select a short fluctuation time as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates in the time saving state and does not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 10 (E)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating.

Under the situation where the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 are operating, the electric chew 22 is opened more frequently than when these functions are not operating. Then, the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called a non-electric support control state. The high base state corresponds to the "privilege game state".

In the high base state (the situation where the time saving state is operating), the function for increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is not operating (see FIG. 12), but the function for increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is activated. You may. That is, in the auxiliary game executed in the high base state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened may be larger than that in the auxiliary game executed in the non-time saving state. Further, in the high base state, the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 may be activated. That is, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the low base state may be set relatively low, and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the high base state may be set relatively high. In this case, it is advisable to set the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the low base state to "zero". This is because it is possible to prevent the lottery of the second special symbol from being executed in the low base state. That is, with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an aggressive game aiming at execution of a small hit game based on the lottery of the second special symbol despite the low base state.

Furthermore, the high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22, and the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, "4R time saving big hit", "15R time saving big hit", "16R time saving small hit A", "16R time saving small hit B", or "16R time saving small hit" The gaming state after the jackpot game executed by winning "C" is a time saving state and a high base state. The time saving state and the high base state are terminated when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (99 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

Further, the game state after the big hit game executed by winning the "15R normal big hit" or the "16R normal small hit" is a non-time saving state and a low base state (see FIG. 8). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "normal gaming state". When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal gaming state.

In the high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 1) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier for the electric chew 22 to be opened as compared with the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 1) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed in order to win a game ball in the first starting port 20.

5. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 32. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 14 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, and resetting of various flags, status, counter, etc. And so on. 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 after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), the interrupt is disabled (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), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 9 are added by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The period initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interrupt is enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If 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), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 6) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the winning ball information. Further, the 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 the 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 the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), it is performed in both the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104), normal operation process (S105), special operation process (S106), distribution member control process (S107), and specific area sensor, which will be described later. Execute the process (S108). After that, other processing (S109) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S109), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. 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), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a ( S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing 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 game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), special figure 2 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached one (the second upper limit number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached one (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than one (that is, when there is none), the process proceeds to step S209. (NO in S204), add 1 to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the value of the jackpot random number counter (value of label-TRND-A), the value of the hit type random number counter (value of label-TRND-AS), and the value of the reach random number counter (label). -TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are used as the second value. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 of the special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. Specifically, the current special figure 2 number of reserved balls is "1" and the current game state is the time saving state, the jackpot random number is "1", the hit type random number is "1", the reach random number is "1", If the variation pattern random number is "1", the command "F2H1BH" is specified as the second start winning command by referring to the second start opening and the time saving state in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, F2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 1AH)).

The classification of each random number in the table shown in FIG. 13 is based on the respective random number determination tables (big hit determination table in FIG. 10 (A), hit type determination table in FIG. 10 (B), reach determination table in FIG. 10 (C), and so on. Corresponds to the classification in the fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. 11). Therefore, the identified second start winning command includes information on whether or not a big hit is won, whether or not a small hit is won, the type of special symbol, whether or not there is a reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach.

In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit upper command in hexadecimal is the type of starting port (whether the first starting port 20 is won or the second starting port 21 is won). Information to specify. Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is information for designating the gaming state (whether the time saving state or the non-time saving state). Further, among the lower two-digit commands in hexadecimal, the value of the upper digit is information for designating the number of reserved balls (see the remarks in the margin of FIG. 13). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower command is information that specifies whether or not the jackpot is successful, whether or not the small hit is correct, the type of special symbol, whether or not there is reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach. The rule for generating such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

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

Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). This process ends when the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), but when the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), special figure 1 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached 4 (the first upper limit number). (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 reaches four (YES in S210), this process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S210), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S212).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value) and the value of the hit type random number counter (label-) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). The TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 9A). A numerical group is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 2 in the first special figure reserved storage unit 85a.

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 13 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. Specifically, the current special figure 1 holding ball is "1" and the current game state is a non-time saving state, the jackpot random number is "1", the hit type random number is "1", the reach random number is "1", If the variation pattern random number is "1", the command "E1H13H" is specified as the first start winning command by referring to the first start opening and the non-time saving state in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. The identified first start winning command contains information that specifies whether the jackpot is successful, the small hit is successful, the type of special symbol, the presence or absence of reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach.

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

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the gate passing process (S202), the value of the counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal symbol holdings provided in the RAM 84). ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H, FIG. 9 (B)) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is currently stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. It is stored in the storage area according to the number of reserved balls.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 18 after the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision determination process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and the normal symbol hit determination table (hit) shown in FIG. 10 (D) is read. It is determined whether or not the determination value is a hit based on "1" to "65535"). Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "lost", the data corresponding to the "normal figure lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal hit symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (E), if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a command for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the fluctuation of the normal symbol.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the sub-control board 90 is set with the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 12) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the special operation processing (S106) shown in FIG. 19 after the normal operation processing (S105). In the special operation process (S106), the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the large winning opening device (first large winning device 31 and second large winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and "special operation" is performed in each of these stages. Status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 "is assigned. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S901), the special symbol standby process (S902) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "2" (NO in S901). , S903), special symbol change processing (S904), and if "special operation status" is "3" (NO for both S901 and S903, YES for S905), special symbol confirmation processing (S906) ), And if the "special operation status" is "4" (NO for S901, S903, S905, YES for S907), special electric accessory processing 1 (S908) as a jackpot game is performed, and " When the "special operation status" is "5" (all of S901, S903, S905, and S907 are NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S909) as a small hit game is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 20, in the special symbol standby process (S902), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1001). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1001), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21, the first starting 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" (S1007). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1007), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the number of random number counter values has already been reached. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1013), if so (YES in S1013), the process is completed, and if not (S1013). NO), perform standby screen setting processing (S1014). In the standby screen setting process (S1014), a customer waiting standby command for displaying the standby screen is set after waiting for the elapse of a predetermined waiting time.

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1001 (NO in S1001), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1004). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1011). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1006), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1006) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1003) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1001 and NO in S1007), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the number When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) and the special figure described later 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1009). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1010). 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 is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1011). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1012), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1012) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1009) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1001). 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, there is no loss in the lottery based on the second special figure hold, and the small hit is always won except when the big hit is won, and in the small hit game, the specific area 39 can always be passed. It has become. That is, the jackpot game is always executed (winning the jackpot) whenever a lottery based on the second special figure hold is made. This point will be described in detail later.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1002) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1008) are based on FIG. 21 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1101). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 is read out. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), the jackpot random number counter value stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a (specifically, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the RAM 84 is stored. read out.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10 (A)) is set (S1102). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot based on the set jackpot determination table (S1103). That is, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) matches any of the jackpot determination values "65300" to "65535" (see FIG. 10A). If the result of the jackpot determination (S1103) is "big hit", the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1104), and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and shown in FIG. 10 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on the hit type determination table (S1105). After determining the jackpot type (S1105), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the jackpot type (type of jackpot symbol) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the process is completed (S1106). ..

On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination (S1103) is not "big hit", it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1107). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1002), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "65299" (FIG. 10 (A)). (Refer to the column of special figure 2). Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008), it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number counter value matches any of the small hit determination values "0" to "3500" (the special figure of FIG. 10A). See column 1). The probability of winning a small hit is higher in the lottery of special figure 2 than in the lottery of special figure 1.

If the result of the small hit determination (S1107) is "small hit", the small hit flag is turned ON (S1108), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and FIG. 10 (B) ) Is used to determine the small hit type (S1109). After determining the small hit type (S1109), the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the small hit type (small hit symbol type) is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1110). Finish the process. A random number that determines whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the big hit random number.

Also, if it is not a big hit (NO in S1103), it is not a small hit (NO in S1107), it is a "loss", so set the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) according to the lost symbol (S1111), This process is completed. In this embodiment, the result may be "missing" in the lottery of special figure 1, while the small hit winning probability in each lottery is not so that the result is not "missing" in the lottery of special figure 2. Is set (see FIG. 10 (A)).

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1003) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1009) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23. As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (S1301).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1301), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1302). If it is ON (YES in S1302), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-) is referred to in the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the value of TRND-T1 (S1303). If the fluctuation pattern is decided, the fluctuation time is also decided.

Further, in step S1302, if the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1302), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1304). If it is ON (YES in S1304), it is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state small and medium-sized hit table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). Select the variation pattern (S1305).

Further, in step S1304, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (value of label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1306). As shown in FIG. 10C, the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "5" in the time saving state and "0" to "13" in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state. When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1306), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time reduction state (the non-time reduction state among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 11). And, referring to the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1307).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1306), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 11). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach (S1308). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in step S1301, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1301), as shown in FIG. 23, the reference variation pattern determination table is set to the table in the time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 11). Processing (S1309 to S1315) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1302 to S1308, except that the judgment table is set to the part corresponding to the time saving state). That is, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1309), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to in the time-saving state medium jackpot table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the time-saving state and jackpot). Select a variation pattern based on (S1310).

If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1311), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to in the time-saving state medium-small hit table (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the time-saving state and small hit). Select a variation pattern based on the value (S1312). If the reach random number counter value is a reach-established random number value (YES in S1313), refer to the time-saving state and reach loss table (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 that corresponds to the time-saving state and reach loss). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1314). If the reach random number counter value is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1313), refer to the reach-less loss table in the time-saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 that corresponds to the time-saving state and no reach loss). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1315).

In the fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the portion of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the time reduction state), the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of reserved balls. It works when "2" to "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 22, the selected variation pattern is set (S1316), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1316 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1006 or S1012 in the special symbol standby process (S902).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol change process (S904), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1003 or S1009, FIG. 11). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1501). If it has not passed (NO in S1501), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1501), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1502), and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1503). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol or lost symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1504), this Finish the process.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol determination process (S906), first, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the special symbol has elapsed (S1601). If it has not passed (NO in S1601), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1601), the game state management process described later is performed (S1602).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1603). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), set the special operation status to "4" (S1604). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1605), and if it is not ON, the process proceeds to step S1607, but if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S1606) and the process proceeds to step S1607. .. As a result, the non-time saving state is controlled during the execution of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

After that, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S1607) and start the jackpot game opening (S1608). Following step S1608, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of winning jackpot (S1609). At this time, the value of the big winning opening opening counter that counts the number of times the big winning opening is opened during the special game is set to a value corresponding to the type of winning big hit. It should be noted that the set of open patterns (set of data according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1610). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1610), the special operation status is set to "5" (S1611). When the small hit flag is ON, it is not turned OFF even if the time saving flag is ON. After that, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command is set (S1612), and the small hit game opening is started (S1613).

Following step S1613, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) according to the type of winning small hit (S1614). At this time, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is set to a value corresponding to the type of winning small hit. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns on the distribution member operation flag (S1615), and ends this process. The distribution member operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period during which the distribution member 71 is operated. That is, in this embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started at the same time as the opening of the small hit game. The operation pattern of the distribution member will be described in detail later.

If the small hit flag is not ON in step S1610 (NO in S1610), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1616) and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the game state management process (S1602), it is first determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1701), and if it is ON, the special symbol variation executed during the time saving state. The value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of times is decremented by 1 (S1702), and whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0" is determined (S1703). If it is "0", the time saving flag is turned off (S1704). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to "99" at the time of transition to the time saving state. This point will be described later. After that, in step S1705, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the game state information just set in the output buffer of the RAM 84, and ends this process.

[Special Electric Accessory Process 1 (Big Hit Game)] The special electric accessory process 1 is a process for executing a jackpot game (second special game) such as a type 1 jackpot game or a type 2 jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S908), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the first jackpot winning device 31 has been completed in the winning jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the first prize-winning opening 30 is open (that is, whether or not the first prize-winning device 31 is open) (S2002). If it is not open (NO in S2002), it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, when the opening time of the jackpot has passed and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is started. It is determined whether the time has been reached, or whether the time between the openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2003).

If the determination result in step S2003 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2003 is YES, the first large winning opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2004).

If the first large winning opening 30 is being opened in step S2002 (YES in S2002), the number of winnings in the first large winning opening 30 in the unit opening game becomes the specified maximum winning number (8 in this embodiment). Determine if it has been reached (S2005). If the specified number of prizes has not been reached (NO in S2005), it is time to close the first prize opening 30 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30 (see FIG. 8). ) Has passed) is determined (S2006). Then, if the opening time of the first prize opening 30 has not passed (NO in S2006), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2005) or when the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2006), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the first prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2007). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2008), and it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening opening counter is "0" (S2009). If it is not "0" (NO in S2009), the process is finished as it is to start the next opening.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2009), the jackpot ending command is set (S2010) and the jackpot ending is started (S2011) in order to end the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2012).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2001 (YES in S2001), all the opening of the first jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has been completed, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed. Then (S2013), if the ending time has not passed (NO in S2013), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2013), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2014) and the jackpot flag is turned off (S2015). Then, after setting the special operation status to "1" (S2016), the game state setting process (S2017) described later is performed to end this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the game state setting process (S2017), first, the jackpot game executed this time is a time saving hit (that is, "4R time saving big hit", "16R time saving small hit A", "16R time". It is determined whether or not the game is a big hit game executed by winning the "short hit B", "15R short hit", or "16R short hit C") (S2101). If the determination result in step S2101 is YES, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2102), the time saving counter is set to "99" (S2103), and this process is completed. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a time saving state and a high base state (privilege game state). This award game state ends when either the condition that the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner 99 times or the next big hit is won is satisfied. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2101 is NO, this process ends without performing steps S2102 and S2103.

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)] The special electric accessory processing 2 is for executing a small hit game (first special game) that opens the second large winning device 36 provided with the specific area 39. It is a process. As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S909), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second large winning device 36 has been completed in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (that is, whether or not the second large winning device 36 is open) (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time to open the 2nd big prize opening 35, that is, the time of the predetermined pre-opening interval (opening of the small hit) has passed and the 2nd big winning opening It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening 35 (S2303).

If the determination result in step S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2303 is YES, the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of winning small hit (S2304).

If the second major winning opening 35 is open in step S2302 (YES in S2302), whether or not the number of winnings in the second major winning opening 35 has reached the specified maximum winning number (8 in this embodiment). Is determined (S2305). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2305), it is time to close the second major winning opening 35 (that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second major winning opening 35 (Fig. 8). As shown, whether or not 1.6 seconds) has passed in this embodiment) is determined (S2306). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2306), this process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2305) or when the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2306), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second prize opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2307). Then, the value of the large winning opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2308), the small hit end flag is set (S2309), and this process is completed.

If the small hit end flag is ON in step S2301 (YES in S2301), as shown in FIG. 30, the predetermined time after the closing of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game (time of the interval after closing) is It is determined whether or not the elapse has passed (S2310), and if the time of the interval after closing has not elapsed (NO in S2310), the process ends. The time of the interval after closing the small hit game will be described later. On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed after closing (YES in S2310), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2311), the small hit flag is turned off (S2312), and the process proceeds to step S2313.

In step S2313, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. The V flag is a flag indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, and is a flag that is turned on in step S2603 (see FIG. 32) described later. If this V flag is not ON (NO in S2313), the 2nd class jackpot game will not be executed, so the value of the big winning opening opening counter will be cleared to "0" (S2314) and the special operation status will be set to "1". Set (S2315) to finish the process.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2313), the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the V flag (S2317) and turns on the jackpot flag (S2318) in order to execute the two-kind jackpot game. , Set the special operation status to "4" (S2319). Then, if the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2320), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2321). Then, while setting the jackpot opening command (S2322), the jackpot opening is started (S2323). As a result, the small hit game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a short time is shifted to the two-kind big hit game.

[Distribution member control process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the distribution member control process (S107) after the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 15). In the distribution member control process (S107), as shown in FIG. 31, first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member operation flag is ON (S2501). If the distribution member operation flag is not ON, this process ends. On the other hand, if the distribution member operation flag is ON, the opening of the small hit game has started (see FIG. 25), so the distribution member operation process (see FIG. 25) for operating the distribution member 71 in a predetermined operation pattern ( S2502) is performed, and V validity period setting process (S2503) is performed.

In the distribution member operation process (S2502), a timer for measuring the operation time of the distribution member 71 is set, and the distribution member is released when the distribution member 71 is released at the timing using the timer. The solenoid 73 is turned on, and the distribution member solenoid 73 is turned off when the closing timing of the distribution member 71 is reached. As a result, the distribution member 71 moves in a constant motion from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

As shown in FIG. 45 (c), the distribution member 71 is first controlled to the passage blocking state (the state shown by the broken line in FIG. 2) for 8 ms from the start of the opening of the small hit game. This is called the pre-opening interval. Subsequently, it is controlled to a pass allowed state (a state shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2) for 4600 ms. This is called the 1st V opening. Then, the passage blocking state is controlled for 16392 ms. This is called the open interval. After that, the passage is controlled again for 4600 ms. This is called 2V opening. Then, it is controlled to the passage blocking state for 3000 ms. This is called the post-closure interval. Such a series of operations including "interval before opening ⇒ first V opening ⇒ interval between opening ⇒ second V opening ⇒ interval after closing" is a constant operation of the distribution member 71.

Further, in the V valid period setting process (S2503), the V valid period is set for the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above. The V valid period is a period in which the V flag is turned ON by regarding the detection as valid when the detection by the specific area sensor 39a is performed. As shown in FIG. 45 (d), the V valid period is from the start of opening of the specific region 39 (when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage allowable state) to the elapse of a predetermined time. The predetermined time is set to be longer than the opening time of the specific region 39 (the time during which the distribution member 71 is controlled in the passage allowable state). This is in consideration of the time lag until the game ball that has passed the arrangement position of the distribution member 71 reaches the specific area 39.

Specifically, in the V validity period setting process (S2503), a timer for measuring the V validity period is set, and V is valid when it is time to enable the specific area 39 based on the timekeeping using the timer. The flag is turned on, and when it is time to invalidate the specific area 39, the V valid flag is turned off. In step S2602 of the specific area sensor detection process (S108) described later, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect by determining whether or not the V valid flag is ON.

Following the V validity period setting process (S2503), the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 71 has been completed (S2504). Specifically, based on the timer for measuring the operating time of the distribution member 71 set in step S2502, the total operating time (28600 ms) from the start to the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71 (FIG. It is determined whether or not 45 (c))) has passed. Then, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is not completed, the present process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation of the distribution member 71 is completed, the distribution member operation flag is turned off (S2505), and then this process is completed.

Here, based on FIG. 45, the relationship between the constant operation of the distribution member 71 as described above and the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 (opening / closing member 37) in the small hit game will be described. In this embodiment, there are three opening patterns shown in FIGS. 45 (b), (e), and (f) as opening patterns of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Note that FIG. 45A shows the timing of the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol in order to make it easy to understand the start timing of the small hit game.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 45B is an opening pattern selected when a small hit is won in the lottery of Special FIG. That is, it is an open pattern selected when "16R time saving small hit C" or "16R normal small hit" (see FIG. 8) is won. This opening pattern is a passing opening pattern (first passing opening pattern) capable of passing through the specific area 39.

More specifically, this first pass opening pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 8ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 6000ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit game executed in this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 8 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed over.

When the second prize opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member is used during the opening period of the second prize opening 35 over 1600 ms and during the period of 3000 ms after the closing of the second prize opening 35. Upon opening the first V of 71, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowed state (see FIGS. 45 (b) and 45 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. In this embodiment, if the game ball is continuously fired by right-handed hitting, the game ball always wins the second large winning opening 35 during the opening period of 1.6 seconds. Each device such as a winning device 36 is arranged. Further, the time required for the game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 to reach the placement position of the distribution member 71 is 3000 ms (the first V opening of the distribution member 71 is performed from the timing when the second large winning opening 35 is closed. It is shorter than the time until the end timing).

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 45 (e) is an opening pattern selected when "16R time saving small hit B" (see FIG. 8) is won in the lottery of Special FIG. This opening pattern is also a passing opening pattern (second passing opening pattern) capable of passing through the specific area 39. The opening time is different between the second pass opening pattern and the above-mentioned first pass opening pattern.

More specifically, this second passage opening pattern closes the second major winning opening 35 for 21000 ms, then opens the second major winning opening 35 for 1600 ms, and then closes the second major winning opening 35 for 6000 ms. It is an open pattern. In other words, the small hit game executed in this opening pattern includes an opening in which the second big winning opening 35 is closed for 21000 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 6000 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed over.

When the second prize opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the distribution member is used during the opening period of the second prize opening 35 over 1600 ms and during the period of 3000 ms after the closing of the second prize opening 35. Upon opening the second V of 71, the distribution member 71 is in a pass-allowed state (see FIGS. 45 (e) and 45 (c)). Therefore, no matter what timing the game ball wins in the second large winning opening 35, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39.

The opening pattern shown in FIG. 45 (f) is an opening pattern selected when "16R time saving small hit A" (see FIG. 8) is won in the lottery of Special FIG. This opening pattern is a non-passing opening pattern in which passage to the specific region 39 is substantially impossible.

More specifically, this non-passing opening pattern closes the second big winning opening 35 for 4568ms, then opens the second big winning opening 35 for 1600ms, and then closes the second big winning opening 35 for 2008ms. It is a pattern. In other words, the small hit games executed in this opening pattern include an opening in which the second large winning opening 35 is closed for 4568 ms, a small hit opening game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened for 1600 ms, and 2008 ms. Includes a post-closed interval in which the second winning opening 35 is closed over.

When the second special winning opening 35 is opened in such an opening pattern, the first V opening of the distribution member 71 is almost completed during the opening (see FIGS. 45 (f) and 45 (c)). The period in which the opening of the first V of the distribution member 71 and the opening of the second large winning opening 35 coincide with each other is only 40 ms immediately after the opening of the second large winning opening 35 starts. Therefore, even if the game ball enters at the same time as the opening of the second large winning opening 35 starts, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the passage blocking state by the time the game ball reaches the position of the distribution member 71. There is. Therefore, when this opening pattern is selected, the game ball hardly passes through the specific area 39. That is, it is substantially impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, as described with reference to FIG. 45, in the present embodiment, the operation of the distribution member 71 is started with the start of the opening of the small hit game. Then, the small hit game is executed in any of the three open patterns according to the type of small hit. Each opening pattern has a different opening time. Therefore, in each opening pattern, the opening timing of the second special winning opening 35 with respect to the displacement timing of the distribution member 71 is different. Thus, a small hit game that can pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35 (special 2V passing small hit in FIG. 45 (b) and special 1V passing small hit in FIG. 45 (e)). And, it is possible to execute a small hit game (special 1V non-passing small hit in FIG. 45 (f)) that cannot pass through the specific area 39 no matter when the second big winning opening 35 is won. It is possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, during the small hit game, the number of game balls entered in the second large winning device 36 is counted based on the detection by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the second large winning device is used. 36 The number of game balls discharged to the outside is counted based on the detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a. That is, in this embodiment, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area sensor 70a also function as an outlet sensor that counts the number of game balls ejected to the outside of the second special winning device 36. Then, at the end of the constant operation of the distribution member 71, when both count values do not match, an error notification is performed. After closing the second special winning opening 35, the operation of the distribution member 71 may be stopped when both count values match. In this way, it is possible to smoothly start the variable display of the special symbol after the second large winning opening 35 is closed.

[Specific area sensor detection process] Returning to the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81. The game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the distribution member control process (S107) (see FIG. 15). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 32, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2601). If there is no detection (NO in S2601), the process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2601), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2602). The V valid period is a period set by the V valid period setting process (S2503) in the above-mentioned distribution member control process (FIG. 31). Specifically, the V valid period is the period shown in FIG. 45 (d).

If it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2602), the V flag is turned ON (S2603), and the V passage command is set (S2604) to end the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2602 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2602), the specific area sensor detection process is completed without performing the processes of steps S2603 and S2604. The V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-pass (pass of the specific area 39).

6. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 to 44. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description 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 sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 33 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first 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 set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff 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, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like 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, the interrupt is disabled. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also 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, the 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. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 100 executes various effects (effect symbol variation effect, opening effect associated with a special game, open game effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp via the lamp control board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. 5. The VV lamp 68 and the lower right lamp 69 are made to emit light, and the decorative movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interruption (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 34, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the signal has been input to the external INT input unit (S4101). Then, if the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is completed, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This receive interrupt process is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 35, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 7).

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), in order to make the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, the VV lamp 68, and the lower right board lamp 69 emit light at the timing suitable for the production, other processing (S4304) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later is performed. The created lamp data is output to the lamp control board 107. That is, according to the lamp data, the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the VV lamp 68, and the lower right panel lamp 69 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode. The light emitting modes of the VV lamp 68 and the lower right lamp 69 will be described later.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 36, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, the electric chew driving notification process described later is performed (S4302). Subsequently, the V display effect control process (S4303) described later is performed (S4303). Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4304). Next, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4305).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lamp processing (S4306). In the lamp processing (S4306), lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the VV lamp 68, and the lower right panel lamp 69) is created, and the time management of the light emission effect is performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4307) is performed. In the voice control process (S4307), voice data (data that controls the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created, output to the voice control board 106, and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound that matches the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67. Then, other processing such as updating various random numbers for determining the effect is executed (S4308), and this processing is completed.

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). ), If it is received, the game status update process (S4402) is performed. In the game state update process (S4402), the game provided in the RAM 94 is based on the game state information (information on whether or not the time is shortened, information on the value of the time reduction counter, etc.) included in the game state specification command. Update the status status and the value of the time saving effect counter. As a result, not only the main control board 80 side but also the sub control board 90 side holds the game state information.

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, performs a variation effect start process described later (S4406).

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

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, performs a special game effect selection process described later (S4410).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process described later (S4412).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4414). In the V-passage notification effect start process (S4414), a V-passage notification effect start command for starting the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to the specific area 39). In this embodiment, the V-passage notification image 6D shown in FIG. 51 (c) is displayed on the display screen 7a. The display of the character image of "V" as the V-passage notification effect has a meaning as a jackpot winning notification in the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes the jackpot game based on the passage to the specific area 39. The V passage notification effect may be in another mode, such as displaying a character image other than V or outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67.

Subsequently, as another process (S4415), a process based on a receive command other than the above command (for example, a normal symbol change start command or a normal symbol change stop command) is performed, and the received command analysis process is completed.

[Starting prize command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the start winning command analysis process (S4402), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the start winning command (S4501). As already described, the start winning command includes the information shown in the command analysis content column of the table of FIG. 13 and the information on the number of reserved items. Therefore, if the start winning command is analyzed, the effect control microcomputer 91 holds the start winning command related to the entry of the starting port of either the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 depending on whether or not the time is shortened. You can see how many are there.

In step S4502, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the time is shortened. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, if the lower digit of the upper command of the start winning command is "2", it indicates that the time is shortened. As described above, it may be determined whether or not the time is shortened based on the game state status updated in the game state update process (S4402). If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S4502), this process is completed, and if it is in the time saving state (YES in S4502), the process proceeds to step S4503.

In step S4503, it is determined whether or not the command is a start winning command related to the entry of the second starting port 21 (S4503). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, if the upper digit of the upper command of the start winning command is "F", it indicates that the starting winning command is related to the entry of the second starting opening 21. If it is not the start winning command related to the entry of the second starting port 21, that is, the starting winning command related to the entry of the first starting port 20 (NO in S4503), this process is completed and the entry of the second starting port 21 is completed. If it is a start winning command related to (YES in S4503), proceed to step S4504.

In step S4504, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variation effect in-progress flag is ON (S4503). The special figure 2 variation effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not the variation display of the second special symbol is in progress. As will be described later, the special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag is turned on when the special figure 2 variation effect start command is set (see S4606 in FIG. 39), and is turned off when the special figure 2 variation effect end command is set. (S4704 in FIG. 40) flag. In this way, if the special figure 2 variation effect flag is not ON (NO in S4504), the process proceeds to step S4505, and if it is OFF (YES in S4504), the process proceeds to step S4509.

That is, in the start winning command analysis process (S4402), when the ball enters the first start port 20 (NO in S4502) or in the non-time saving state (NO in S4502), the process ends. On the other hand, if the time is shortened (YES in S4502) and the ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S4503) and the variation of the second special symbol is not displayed (NO in S4504). , Step S4505. On the other hand, if the variation of the second special symbol is being displayed (YES in S4504), the process proceeds to step S4509.

To proceed to step S4505, first turn on the V display flag. As will be described later, the V display flag is a flag for executing the V display effect of displaying the effect image 6A (first specific image, see FIG. 50B) of the V display mode on the display screen 7a. The V display effect will be described later.

Next, in step S4506, V lamp control data (one of the above-mentioned lamp data) for causing the VV lamp 68 to emit light is set in a predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. When the V lamp control data is output by the lamp data output process (S4202), as shown in FIG. 52 (a), the left V lamp 68a of the VV lamp 68 lights up in a predetermined emission color (for example, yellow). It emits light in the first light emitting mode. In the light emission of the first light emission mode, the right side V lamp 68b and the lower character lamp 68d do not emit light, but the right side V lamp 68b and the lower character lamp 68 are less noticeable than the left side V lamp 68a. It may emit a small amount of light.

Subsequently, in step S4507, the first V sound effect data (one of the above-mentioned voice data) is set in a predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94. When the first V sound effect data is output by the voice control process (S4307), the first notification sound (first specific notification sound) called "Pully" is output from the speaker 67. The first notification sound is a relatively high sound, and is a sound that makes it easy for the player to recognize that an advantageous situation has occurred in which the jackpot game can be executed.

Then, in step S4508, the electric chew driving reduction flag is turned ON. As will be described later, the electric chew driving reduction flag is a flag for displaying the driving promotion image 7Y (see FIG. 50B) of the reduced display mode (second display mode) on the display screen 7a. In the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode, an image in which the vicinity of the electric chew 22 in the game area 3 is illuminated is displayed in the center of the display screen 7a, and the characters "Aim for the electric chew" are displayed. Is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the game ball is being driven into the electric chew 22. In this way, after step S4508, this process is completed.

On the other hand, when proceeding to step S4509, first, the VV display flag is turned ON. As will be described later, the VV display flag is a flag for executing a VV display effect that displays the effect image 6B (second specific image, see FIG. 50C) of the VV display mode on the display screen 7a. The VV display effect will be described later.

Next, in step S4510, VV lamp control data (one of the above-mentioned lamp data) for causing the VV lamp 68 to emit light is set in a predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. When the VV lamp control data is output by the lamp data output process (S4202), as shown in FIG. 52B, the VV lamp 68 includes the left V lamp 68a, the right V lamp 68b, and the lower character lamp 68c. Will emit light in a second light emitting mode in which is lit in a predetermined light emitting color (for example, yellow). In the light emission of the second light emission mode, the light emission by the letter W is more conspicuous than the light emission of the first light emission mode described above (see FIG. 52 (a)).

Subsequently, in step S4511, the second V sound effect data (one of the above-mentioned voice data) is set in a predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94. When the second V sound effect data is output by the voice control process (S4307), the second notification sound (second specific notification sound) called "Puin" is output from the speaker 67. The second notification sound is a relatively high sound like the first notification sound, and is louder than the second notification sound. Therefore, the second notification sound is a sound that makes it easier for the player to recognize that a more advantageous situation has occurred for the player than the first notification sound. The second notification sound may be a sound that is easier for the player to recognize a situation that is more advantageous to the player than the first notification sound, for example, a sound higher than the first notification sound, a sound longer than the first notification sound, or the like. There may be.

Then, in step S4512, the electric chew driving end flag is turned ON. As will be described later, the electric chew driving end flag is a flag for ending the display of the driving promotion image 7Y (see FIG. 50B) in the reduced display mode. After that, the electric chew driving reduction flag is turned off (S4513), and the start winning command analysis process (S4402) is completed.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 39, in the variation effect start process (S4406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S4601). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1003) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1009). The variation pattern information includes game state information for designating the current game state, symbol information for designating a symbol as a determination result of the jackpot determination process of special figure 1 or special figure 2 (FIG. 8). reference). The game state information, the symbol information, and the like acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the subsequent processes.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variation effect pattern table corresponding to the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command analyzed in step S4601 from a plurality of variation effect pattern tables provided according to the variation pattern. Set (S4602). Then, a variable effect pattern is selected based on this table (S4603).

At this time, the random number for determining the effect is also acquired and determined. As a result, it is decided what kind of production will be performed as a variable production, including the contents of the notice production such as the so-called step-up notice production and the chance-up notice production, and the combination of the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be stopped and displayed. Will be done. Then, a variation effect start command for starting the variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4604). Here, among the variation effect start commands, the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect corresponding to the start of the variation display of the special figure 1 is called the special figure 1 variation effect start command, and the variation display of the special figure 2 is displayed. The variation effect start command for starting the variation effect corresponding to the start is referred to as a special figure 2 variation effect start command.

When the variation effect start command (special figure 1 variation start command, special figure 2 variation start command) set in step S4604 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 , A predetermined effect image is read from the ROM 103, and a variable effect is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Following step S4604, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 2 variation effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4605). If the special figure 2 variable effect start command is set (YES in S4605), the variable effect will be started in response to the start of the variable display in special figure 2, so the special figure 2 variable effect in progress flag is turned on. (S4606) and finish this process. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 variation effect start command is not set (NO in S4605), the variation effect will be started in response to the start of the variation display of the special figure 1, so the special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag. This process is completed without turning on.

[Variation effect end processing] As shown in FIG. 40, in the variation effect end process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation stop command (S4701). Then, the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4702). Here, among the variation effect end commands, the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect corresponding to the stop display of the special figure 1 is called the special figure 1 variation effect end command, and corresponds to the stop display of the special figure 2. The variable effect end command for ending the variable effect is referred to as a special figure 2 variable effect end command.

Following step S4702, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 2 variation effect end command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4703). If the special figure 2 variation effect end command is set (YES in S4703), the variation effect will be terminated in response to the stop display of the special figure 2, so the special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag is turned off. (S4704). Then, the electric chew driving end flag is turned off (S4705), and this process is completed. When the electric chew driving end flag is turned off in step S4705, in the electric chew driving effect processing (S4302, see FIG. 43) described later, if the time is shortened (YES in S5101), the judgment result of step S5102 is obtained. It is judged as NO instead of YES, and the driving notification effect described later will continue. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 variation effect end command is not set (NO in S4703), the variation effect will be terminated in response to the stop display of the special figure 1, so the special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag is turned off. This process is completed without doing anything.

[Special Game Effect Selection Process] The special game effect selection process (S4410) shown in FIG. 41 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of a special game effect to be executed during a special game (big hit game or small hit game). The special game effect selected here includes an opening effect executed during the opening of the big hit game or the small hit game, and an open game effect executed during the opening of the big winning opening and the interval between the openings. ..

As shown in FIG. 41, in the special game effect selection process (S4410), the opening command is first analyzed (S4801). In this embodiment, the opening command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) set at the time of winning determination of the big hit or the small hit.

Next, in the effect control microcomputer 91, whether or not the hit type indicated by the analyzed opening command is "16R time saving small hit B", that is, whether or not the small hit that can pass V that can be won in the lottery of Special Figure 1 Determine if not (S4802). If it is "16R time saving small hit B" (YES in S4802), select the production pattern of the special game production accompanied by the V-type notification effect as the opening effect (S4803), and proceed to step S4805. The V-stroke notification effect is an effect of displaying the V-drive effect image 7Z shown in FIG. 46 on the display screen 7a. The V-driving effect image 7Z is an effect image suggesting that the game ball should be launched by right-handed aiming at the second large winning device 36, and the vicinity of the second large winning device 36 in the game area shines. It is an image. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the game ball is being driven into the second prize-winning device 36.

This V-type notification effect is displayed during the opening of "16R time saving small hit B". That is, if the "16R time saving small hit B" (special 1V passing small hit) is won, the game method is shown to the player during the opening period of 21000 ms (see FIG. 45 (e)). Therefore, the player can surely win the two kinds of jackpots without missing the opportunity to pass V. In addition, it is conceivable that the right-handed notification is performed as a part of the fluctuation effect at the time of winning a small hit. However, with such a configuration, the player starts right-handed even though the small hit game has not been started yet, and a large number of so-called waste balls (game balls that do not enter the second large winning opening 35) are generated. There is a risk that it will end up. On the other hand, in this embodiment, since the right-handed notification is given during the opening of the small hit game, it is possible to suppress the generation of waste balls as compared with such a configuration.

If it is determined in step S4802 that it is not "16R time saving small hit B", a predetermined normal special game production effect pattern is selected according to the type of each hit (S4804), and the process proceeds to step S4805. .. In step S4805, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the special game effect start command for starting the special game effect in the selected effect pattern in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

When the special game effect start command set in step S4805 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 special game effect image from the ROM 103. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. If step S4803 has been executed, the V driving effect image 7Z of the V winning driving notification effect shown in FIG. 46 is displayed on the display screen 7a.

[Ending effect selection process] The ending effect selection process (S4412) shown in FIG. 42 is a process of selecting a pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game. As shown in FIG. 42, in the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is first analyzed (S4901). In this embodiment, the ending command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8) set at the time of winning determination of the big hit or the small hit.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game based on the analysis result of the analyzed ending command (S4902). Then, the ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4903), and this processing is completed. When the ending effect start command set in step S4903 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 ending effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the device 7.

[Electric Chu Drive Notification Process] As shown in FIG. 36, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the electric chew drive notification process (S4302) after the reception command analysis process (S4301). As shown in FIG. 43, in the electric chew driving notification process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the time is shortened (S5101). Whether or not the time is shortened may be determined by referring to the game state status updated in the game state update process (S4402) described above. If it is not in the time saving state (that is, the high base state accompanied by the time saving state) (NO in S5101), this process is completed, and if it is in the time saving state, the process proceeds to step S5102. In step S5102, it is determined whether or not the electric chew driving end flag is ON. The electric chew driving end flag is in the time saving state (YES in S4502) and when the ball enters the second starting port 21 in the above-mentioned start winning command analysis process (S4402, see FIG. 38) (in S4503). YES), if the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (YES in S4504), it is a flag that turns ON (S4512).

If the electric chew driving end flag is not ON (S5102), it is determined whether or not the electric chew driving reduction flag is ON (S5103). The electric chew driving reduction flag is in the time saving state (YES in S4502) and when the ball enters the second starting port (YES in S4503) in the above-mentioned start winning command analysis process (S4402, see FIG. 38). ), It is a flag that turns ON unless the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (NO in S4504) (S4508).

In this way, if the time is shortened and the electric chew driving end flag is OFF (NO in S5102) and the electric chew driving reduction flag is OFF (NO in S5103), the electric chew driving effect start command is issued to RAM94. Set in the output buffer of (S5104). When the electric chew driving effect start command set in step S5104 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the electric chew driving notification effect is started on the display screen 7a. The electric chew driving notification effect is an effect for notifying that the game ball should be launched aiming at the electric chew 22. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50A, the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode (first display mode) is displayed on the display screen 7a when the electric chew driving notification effect is started. .. That is, in the driving promotion image 7X shown in FIG. 50 (a), the driving of the game ball into the electric chew 22 is promoted, and the image in which the vicinity of the electric chew 22 in the game area 3 is illuminated is displayed and " "Aim for the electric chew" is displayed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize that the game ball is being driven into the electric chew 22.

Then, after step S5104, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the lower right lamp control data (one of the above-mentioned lamp data) for causing the lower right lamp 69 to emit light in a predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. (S5105), this process is completed. When the lower right lamp control data is output by the lamp data output process (S4202), as shown in FIG. 53, the lower right lamp 69 is directly below the electric chew 22 and has a predetermined emission color (for example, white). It emits light at. In this way, the light emission of the lower right lamp 69 makes it possible to direct the player's consciousness to the vicinity of the electric chew 22. Then, as described above, as the driving promotion image 7X shown in FIG. 50A is displayed on the display screen 7a, it becomes possible to make the player more aware of the driving of the game ball into the electric chew 22. There is.

On the other hand, in step S5103, if the electric chew driving reduction flag is ON (YES in S5103), the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the electric chew driving effect reduction command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5106), and performs this process. To finish. When the electric chew driving effect reduction command set in step S5106 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the reduction display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 50 (b). The driving promotion image 7Y of (second display mode) is displayed. In the driving promotion image 7Y shown in FIG. 50 (b), although it is smaller than the driving promotion image 7X shown in FIG. 50 (a), an image in which the vicinity of the electric chew 22 in the game area 3 is illuminated is displayed. At the same time, the words "Aim for the electric chew" are displayed. As a result, it is possible to make the player aware that the situation has changed due to the occurrence of the second special figure hold, while encouraging the player to continue driving into the electric chew 22. The effect of displaying the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is also an electric chew driving notification effect.

On the other hand, in step S5102, if the electric chew driving end flag is ON, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the electric chew driving effect end command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5107). When the electric chew driving effect end command set in step S5107 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the electric chew driving notification effect ends. That is, as shown in FIG. 50 (c) from the state shown in FIG. 50 (b), the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is not displayed on the display screen 7a. As a result, it is possible to make the player understand that the driving into the electric chew 22 is finished, and it is possible to prevent unnecessary driving into the electric chew 22.

Then, after step S5107, the effect control microcomputer 91 clears the lower right panel lamp control data set in the predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5108), and ends this process. When the lower right lamp control data is cleared, the lower right lamp 69 stops emitting light as shown in FIG. In this way, the lower right lamp 69 does not emit light, and as described above, the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is not displayed on the display screen 7a, so that the driving of the game ball into the electric chew 22 is completed. It is possible to make people more aware of.

[V display effect control process] As shown in FIG. 36, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the V display effect control process (S4303) after the electric chew driving notification process (S4302). As shown in FIG. 44, in the V display effect control process (S4303), it is first determined whether or not the V display flag is ON (S5201). The V display flag is in the time saving state (YES in S4502) and when the ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S4503) in the above-mentioned start winning command analysis process (S4402, see FIG. 38). It is a flag that turns ON unless the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (NO in S4504) (S4505). If the V display flag is ON (YES in S5201), the V display effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5202).

When the V display effect command set in step S5202 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the V display effect is started on the display screen 7a. The V display effect is for notifying that a jackpot game (a jackpot game based on V passage based on a small hit winning or a jackpot game based on a jackpot winning in the special figure 2 lottery) can be executed once thereafter. It is a production. In this embodiment, when the V display effect is started, the effect image 6A in the V display mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (b). The effect image 6A of the V display mode is composed of the characters V displayed in the left effect display area 7L (first display area), which is to the left of the center in the left-right direction of the display screen 7a. As a result, it is possible to give an uplifting feeling that the chance of executing the jackpot game has been obtained once. In the V display effect, the characters "V chance 1 remaining" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a, so that it is easier to understand that there is 1 chance to execute the jackpot game. ..

After step S5202, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the V display flag in step S5203, and proceeds to step S5204. On the other hand, if the V display flag is ON in step S5201 (NO in S5201), the process proceeds to step S5204 without executing the processes of step S5202 and step S5203.

In step S5204, it is determined whether or not the VV display flag is ON. The VV display flag is in the time saving state (YES in S4502) and when the ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S4503) in the above-mentioned start winning command analysis process (S4402, see FIG. 38). If the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (YES in S4504), it is a flag that turns ON (S4509). If the VV display flag is ON (YES in S5204), the VV display effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5205).

When the VV display effect command set in step S5205 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the VV display effect is started on the display screen 7a. The VV display effect is for notifying that a jackpot game (a jackpot game based on V passage based on a small hit winning or a jackpot game based on a jackpot winning in the special figure 2 lottery) can be executed twice thereafter. It is a production. In this embodiment, when the VV display effect is started, the effect image 6B of the VV display mode is displayed as shown in FIG. 50 (c). The effect image 6B of the VV display mode includes the character V displayed in the left effect display area 7L described above and the right effect display area 7R (second display) which is to the right of the center of the display screen 7a in the left-right direction. It is composed of the letter V displayed in the area). That is, the character W is displayed in a large size by the character V displayed in the left effect display area 7L and the character V displayed in the right effect display area 7R. By displaying this effect image 6B, it is possible to notify that the chance of executing the jackpot game has been obtained twice (double), and to give a feeling of exhilaration more than the above-mentioned V display effect. In the VV display effect, the characters "V chance 2 times remaining" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a, so that it is easier to understand that there are 2 chances to execute the jackpot game. ..

Further, in this VV display effect, as shown in FIG. 51 (a) from the state shown in FIG. 50 (c), after the effect image 6B of the VV display mode is displayed, the completion notification image 6C is displayed on the display screen 7a. Will be done. The completion notification image 6C is composed of a mark symbolizing the specifications of the game machine 1 and the characters "ready" displayed below the mark. The mark symbolizing the specifications of the game machine 1 and the VV lamp 68 have the same design. By displaying the completion notification image 6C, it is possible to clearly notify that the driving to the electric chew 22 is completed and the most advantageous situation for the player is created, as will be described later.

When the VV display effect is completed, the V drive effect image 7Z is displayed on the display screen 7a as the V drive notification effect as shown in FIG. 51 (b). As a result, the player can grasp that if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the second big winning device 36, the profit of executing the big hit game can be obtained. After that, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39, the V-passage notification image 6D is displayed on the display screen 7a as the V-passage notification effect as shown in FIG. 51 (c).

Returning to the description of the V display effect control process (S4303) shown in FIG. 44. After step S5205, the effect control microcomputer 91 turns off the VV display flag in step S5206 to end this process. On the other hand, if the VV display flag is ON in step S5204 (NO in S5204), this process ends without executing the processes of steps S5205 and S5206.

7. Flow of the game in the present embodiment Next, the flow of the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 47. As shown in FIG. 47, first, in the normal game state, the game proceeds by left-handed. In this way, we aim to win a big hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 1. Although the winning probability is low, if the player wins the "16R time saving small hit B" (see FIG. 8) by the lottery of Special Figure 1, he / she can win the two kinds of big hit games based on the passage of V.

When a jackpot is won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, if the jackpot is "15R normal jackpot" (see FIG. 8), the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is controlled to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, in the case of "4R time saving jackpot" (see FIG. 8), the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state. This fraction is 50% each. In this specification, a jackpot that is won without passing through V may be described as a direct hit jackpot. If the winning jackpot is "15R normal jackpot", the game proceeds again with the aim of winning the jackpot based on the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the normal game state.

On the other hand, in the case of "4R time saving jackpot", it is controlled to the time saving state and the high base state. In this short time state and high base state, the player advances the game by hitting right. In this way, we aim to win a big hit based on the lottery in Special Figure 2. There is no loss in the lottery of Special Figure 2 (see FIG. 10 (A)), and all are small hits except when a big hit is won. Moreover, the small hits won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 pass through the open pattern in the small hit game (opening pattern that can pass through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing to the second large winning opening 35). (See "16 time reduction small hit C", "16R normal small hit" (see FIG. 8), FIGS. 45 (b), (c)). Therefore, as long as the player correctly executes the game (that is, as long as he / she continues to hit right), the jackpot game will always be executed if the lottery of Special Figure 2 is executed. The jackpot (direct hit jackpot) won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is always "15R time saving jackpot" (see FIG. 8).

Further, in this time saving state, the second special symbol hold can be stored up to the upper limit storage number during the variable display of the second special symbol. The upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation of this embodiment is "1". That is, one second special figure hold can be stored during the variable display of the special figure 2. This one second special figure hold will be digested in the subsequent game after the jackpot game.

If a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in a short time state, and if the small hit is "16R normal small hit" (see Fig. 8), the game state after the end of the two-kind big hit game based on V passage. Is normally controlled to the gaming state. On the other hand, in the case of "16R time saving small hit C" (see FIG. 8), the gaming state after the end of the type 2 big hit game based on the passage of V is controlled to the time saving state. This fraction is 50% each. If the time saving hit (“16 time saving small hit C” or “15R time saving big hit”) is won, the time saving state is controlled again, so that one additional second special figure hold can be accumulated. Therefore, the jackpot game can be executed again based on the second special figure hold saved in the previous time saving state, and the jackpot game can be executed even based on the second special figure holding generated in the current time saving state. Can be made to. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, once the jackpot game is executed based on the time saving symbol (the symbol to be controlled in the time saving state), the game is expected to execute two jackpot games thereafter. It is an opportunity. In other words, it is a so-called two-loop game machine when controlled in a time-saving state.

On the other hand, when the small hit won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 is "16R normal small hit", it is controlled to the normal game state. In this case, the second special figure hold cannot be additionally accumulated. However, there is one second special figure hold that was saved in the previous time saving state. Therefore, the jackpot game can be executed again based on the second special figure hold. That is, this situation is a situation in which it is easy to execute the jackpot game due to the second special figure hold, which is one of the remaining normal game states (a situation advantageous to the player). As a result of the lottery based on the holding of the second special figure in the normal game state, if the time saving hit is won, the time saving state is controlled after the big hit game is completed. Therefore, by accumulating the second special figure hold, it becomes possible to obtain the opportunity of the lottery of the special figure 2 again, and the two big hits will be confirmed thereafter.

On the other hand, as a result of the lottery based on the 2nd special figure hold in the normal game state, when the "16R normal small hit" is won, the 2nd special figure hold is no longer left and the electric support control is performed. Since it has not been executed, it is not possible to newly generate the second special figure hold. Therefore, the situation that is advantageous for the player in terms of the ease of executing the jackpot game is over.

As shown in FIG. 47, if the big hit game based on the "16R normal small hit" is executed in the state where the second special figure hold is not accumulated in the time saving state, after that, the normal without the second special figure hold is executed. It becomes a game state. Therefore, in this case, since the jackpot game cannot be executed based on the second special figure hold, the advantageous situation for the player is completed.

In addition, after shifting from the time saving state to the normal game state, when the process based on the second special figure hold is completed but the jackpot game cannot be executed (that is, when the game ball is not passed to the specific area 39). However, after that, it will be in a normal game state without holding the second special figure. Therefore, in this case as well, the favorable situation for the player has ended.

Here, the mechanism of the end of continuous chan after the control to the time saving state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be collectively described. It should be noted that the end of the consecutive chan is that the jackpot game is no longer easy to be executed. First, the case where the consecutive chan ends will be described. When the consecutive chan ends, as shown in FIG. 48, both the fluctuation of the special figure 2 as the fluctuation (the fluctuation during execution) in the time saving state and the second special figure hold at that time are both "16R normal". It is a case of "small hit". In such a situation, it is no longer controlled to shorten the working hours, and there is no opportunity to additionally save the second special figure hold. Therefore, two jackpot games are executed and the consecutive chan ends.

On the other hand, when continuous chan continues, as shown in FIGS. 49 (a) and 49 (b), at least the change of special figure 2 as the change in the time saving state and the second special figure hold at that time. One of them is a time saving hit (“16 time saving small hit C” or “15R time saving big hit”). As shown in FIG. 49 (a), if the variation of the special figure 2 as the variation is a time saving hit, it is additionally controlled to the time saving state after the end of the first big hit game won in the time saving state. The second special figure hold can be saved. Therefore, it is possible to acquire a jackpot game three times or more.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), the fluctuation of the special figure 2 as the fluctuation is "16R normal small hit", and the second special figure hold accumulated during the fluctuation of the special figure 2 is a time saving hit. If there is, after the big hit game based on the winning of "16R normal small hit" is finished, it is controlled to the normal game state and the second special figure hold cannot be accumulated, but the big hit based on the remaining second special figure hold After the game is over, the time is controlled to be shortened. Then, in the time saving state, one second special figure hold can be accumulated while executing the change of the special figure 2 again. Therefore, it is possible to acquire a jackpot game four times or more.

As described above, according to the game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the lottery of the special figure 2 is won in a short time, the consecutive chans will continue, so it is advantageous to save the second special figure hold. Since the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold of this embodiment is "1", if one of the second special figure hold is stored as the upper limit storage number during the variable display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, the upper limit storage number is set. At that point, it created the most favorable situation for the player. This is because if one second special figure hold occurs during the variable display of the special figure 2, the profit of executing the jackpot game at least twice thereafter is substantially obtained. In this way, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball is put into the second starting port 21 in the high base state (time saving state and high base state), and the second special figure hold is 1 during the variation display of the special figure 2. The game will be played to create the most favorable situation that is occurring.

8. Flow of effect of time saving state in this embodiment Next, an example of the flow of effect in the time saving state will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 to 53. First, in the normal game state, if there is no second special figure hold and the "4R time saving big hit"("16R time saving small hit B" may be used) is won in the lottery of special figure 1, the game state after the big hit game is in the time saving state. Is controlled by. Then, when controlled to the time saving state, in the electric chew driving effect processing (S4302) shown in FIG. 43, YES is determined in step S5101, and NO is determined in both steps S5102 and step S5103, and the electric chew driving effect is produced. The start command is set (S5104).

As a result, as shown in FIG. 50A, the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the situation is such that the game ball is driven into the electric chew 22. Then, in step S5105, since the lower right lamp control data is set, the lower right lamp 69 emits light just below the electric chew 22 as shown in FIG. 53 at the same time as the driving promotion image 7X is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that the driving is in the electric chew 22 by both the start of the display of the driving promotion image 7X and the start of the light emission of the lower right lamp 69. In the situation shown in FIG. 50 (a), since it has just been shifted to the time saving state, no game ball has yet entered the second starting port 21, and "V" is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. The text "0 chances left" is displayed.

Then, it is assumed that the game ball enters the second starting port 21 for the first time after being controlled to the time saving state. At this time, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 38, YES is determined in both steps S4502 and S4503, and NO is determined in step S4504 because the variation display of the second special symbol has not yet been started. To. As a result, the process proceeds to step S4505, and the V display flag is turned ON. Therefore, in the V display effect control process (S4303) shown in FIG. 44, YES is determined in step S5201 and the V display effect command is set (S5202).

As a result, as shown in FIG. 50B, the effect image 6A in the V display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a. In addition, the characters "V chance 1 remaining" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the profit of executing the jackpot game has been obtained once. At this time, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 38, the V lamp control data is set in step S4506.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), the VV lamp 68 emits light in the first light emitting mode so that only the left lamp 68a is lit. Therefore, by both the display of the effect image 6A in the V display mode and the light emission in the first light emission mode of the VV lamp 68, it is possible to strengthen the impact of obtaining the benefit of executing the jackpot game once. Further, at this time, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 38, the first V sound effect data is set in step S4507. Therefore, by outputting the first notification sound "Pully" from the speaker 67, it is possible to easily recognize that a favorable situation has occurred for the player not only visually but also auditorily.

At this time, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 38, the electric chew driving reduction flag is turned ON in step S4508, and in the electric chew driving effect process (S4302) shown in FIG. 43, step S5103. Is judged as YES. Therefore, in step S5106, the electric chew driving effect reduction command is set. As a result, as shown in FIG. 52B, the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the situation has changed from immediately after the transition to the time saving state, and to grasp that the situation is still to continue driving into the electric chew 22.

Then, when the variation display of the special figure 2 is started based on the second special figure hold, in the variation effect start process (S4406) shown in FIG. 39, the special figure 2 variation effect in progress flag is turned ON in step S4606. .. After that, when the game ball enters the second starting port 21 during the variation display of the special figure 2, it is determined as YES in step S4502, step S4503, and step S4504 in the starting winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 38. To. As a result, the process proceeds to step S4509, and the VV display flag is turned ON. Therefore, in the V display effect control process (S4303) shown in FIG. 44, YES is determined in step S5204, and the VV display effect command is set (S5205).

As a result, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), the effect image 6B of the VV display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a. In addition, the characters "V chance remaining 2 times" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the profit of executing the jackpot game has been obtained twice. At this time, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 38, the VV lamp control data is set in step S4510.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 52B, the VV lamp 68 emits light in the second light emitting mode so that the left side lamp 68a, the right side V lamp 68b, and the lower character lamp 68c are lit. Therefore, it is possible to further strengthen the impact of obtaining the benefit of executing the jackpot twice by both the display of the effect image 6B in the VV display mode and the light emission in the second light emission mode of the VV lamp 68. Further, by lighting the lower character lamp 68c with the character "DoubleLooP", it is possible to easily recognize that the situation is such that the loop can be looped at least twice. Further, at this time, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 38, the second V sound effect data is set in step S4511. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that an advantageous situation has occurred in the auditory sense by outputting the second notification sound "Puin" from the speaker 67. In particular, since the second notification sound is louder than the first notification sound described above, it is possible to recognize that a more advantageous situation has occurred than when the first notification sound is output.

At this time, the electric chew driving end flag is turned ON in step S4512, and in the electric chew driving effect processing (S4302) shown in FIG. 43, YES is determined in step S5102. As a result, the command to end the electric chew driving effect is set in step S5107. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 50 (c), the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is not displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to grasp that the situation is such that the driving into the electric chew 22 is completed, and it is possible to prevent unnecessary driving into the electric chew 22.

At this time, the lower right lamp control data is cleared in step S5108. Therefore, at the same time that the driving promotion image 7Y is not displayed, as shown in FIG. 5, the lower right lamp 69 does not emit light directly under the electric chew 22. Therefore, it is possible to further emphasize that the situation of driving into the electric chew 22 is completed by both the end of the display of the driving promotion image 7Y and the end of the light emission of the lower right lamp 69.

Then, after displaying the effect image 6B shown in FIG. 50 (c), the completion notification image 6C is displayed as shown in FIG. 51 (a). This makes it easier for the player to grasp that he / she has created the most advantageous situation (a situation in which one second special figure hold is accumulated during the variable display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state). After that, as shown in FIG. 51 (c), the V driving effect image 7Z is displayed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the second special winning device 36, the V passing notification image 6D is displayed. It will be.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there is no loss in the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 10 (A)). In other words, the probability of winning a small hit is maximized. Therefore, if the lottery of Special Figure 2 is made, the jackpot game will be executed substantially without fail. Therefore, once controlled to the high base state (time saving state and high base state), in principle, unless the fluctuation amount of the special figure 2 and the second special figure hold are distributed to the normal small hit, the big hit game It is possible to provide a new playability that allows you to continue to earn the profit of execution (continue to win the jackpot). That is, it is possible to provide the loop machine of the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold + 1 time (the fluctuation amount of the special figure 2).

In this embodiment, the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is "1". Therefore, it is possible to suitably realize a so-called two-time loop game machine in which execution of two big hit games is confirmed once controlled to a high base as a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixer. By the way, in this embodiment, the consecutive chans by the lottery of the special figure 2 after the big hit game are so-called 1G consecutive chans (the consecutive chans who win the big hit again at the first change after the big hit game ends). This is also one of the novel game features of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment.

Then, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 21 for the first time after being controlled to the high base state under the above-mentioned game playability (there is no second special figure hold and special feature). When the game ball enters the second starting port 21 when the variable display of FIG. 2 is not displayed), as shown in FIG. 50 (b), the effect image 6A of the V display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, as shown in FIG. 52A, the VV lamp 68 emits light in the first light emitting mode so that the left V lamp 68a is lit. Therefore, the player who sees the display screen 7a or the VV lamp 68 can grasp that the jackpot game can be executed once thereafter.

After that, when one second special figure hold is accumulated during the variable display of the special figure 2 in the high base state, the effect image 6B of the VV display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 50 (c). .. At this time, as shown in FIG. 52B, the VV lamp 68 emits light in the second light emitting mode in which the left V lamp 68a, the right V lamp 68b, and the lower character lamp 68c are lit. Therefore, the player who sees the display screen 7a or the VV lamp 68 can grasp that the jackpot game can be executed twice thereafter. In particular, in this embodiment, by arranging two V characters on the left and right to form the W character, the player can benefit from executing the jackpot game as compared with the case where the V characters are arranged vertically, for example. It is possible to make a more impressive impression that you have won (double) in double. In this way, in response to the notification by the VV lamp 68 or the display screen 7a, it is possible for the player to easily grasp how many times the profit of executing the jackpot game can be obtained at the present time.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the light emission of the VV lamp 68 notifies the player how many times the jackpot game can be executed thereafter, so that the impact of the notification to the player is strong. It is possible to do. Further, as described above, since the display on the display screen 7a informs how many times the jackpot game can be executed after that, a player who usually plays the game while looking at the display screen 7a has a large line of sight. It is possible to grasp the number of times that the jackpot game can be executed without shifting, and it is possible to make it difficult to overlook the notification. Then, both the light emission of the VV lamp 68 and the display on the display screen 7a can enhance the feeling of excitement that the situation is such that the profit of executing the jackpot game can be obtained.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the VV lamp 68 emits light in the first light emitting mode, and at the same time, the effect image 6A in the V display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a, and at the same time, the speaker 67 calls it "pure". The first notification sound, which is a relatively high sound, is output. Therefore, at this time, it is possible to excite the production that the profit of executing the jackpot game is obtained. Then, the VV lamp 68 emits light in the first light emitting mode, and at the same time, the effect image 6A in the V display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a, and at the same time, the second notification sound “pure” (similar to the first notification sound) is emitted from the speaker. A relatively high-pitched sound and a louder sound than the first notification sound) is output. Therefore, at this time, it is possible to easily grasp that a more advantageous situation can be created than when the first notification sound is output. In this way, in addition to the light emission of the VV lamp 68 and the display on the display screen 7a, the notification sound from the speaker 67 is also combined, so that it is possible to further enhance the feeling of excitement that the profit of executing the jackpot game has been obtained. is there.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a small hit is won in the winning / failing judgment (S1002) based on the entry into the second starting port 21, the gaming ball winning the second major winning opening 35 is the same. It passes through the specific area 39 regardless of the winning timing (see FIGS. 45 (b) and 45 (c)). That is, if a small hit is won in the lottery of Special Figure 2, a big hit game that is advantageous to the player is always executed. Therefore, the small hit winning based on the entry into the second starting port 21 has the same game meaning as the big hit winning. That is, the small hit winning based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is substantially the big hit winning. Therefore, regardless of the winning probability of the big hit, it is possible to freely increase the probability of winning the big hit (including substantial) in the high base state depending on the setting of the winning probability of the small hit in the lottery of Special Figure 2. is there. In other words, it is possible to create an unprecedented novel playability in which the next jackpot can be assigned at a speed faster than before in a high base state. In other words, although the small hit is won in the high base state, the big hit game is not executed because the game ball cannot be easily passed through the specific area 39, and the game period until the profit of executing the big hit game is obtained. It is possible to prevent it from becoming long. In other words, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest in the game due to a decrease in the sense of speed for profit acquisition.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning / failing determination based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is executed with priority over the winning / failing determination based on the lottery of the special figure 1 (see FIG. 20). Therefore, it is possible to avoid winning the "15R normal jackpot", which is not desirable for the player, by the lottery of the special figure 1 in the high base state, and the so-called two-loop game machine cannot be realized. In other words, it prevents the player from ending the high base state without properly giving the player the opportunity to obtain the profit of winning a small hit based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 (substantially the same profit as winning a big hit). It is possible. In addition, the remaining number of fluctuation displays executed in the high base state is unnecessarily reduced by executing only the fluctuation display of the first special symbol without executing the fluctuation display of the second special symbol in the high base state. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of disadvantages.

In the first embodiment, the VV lamp 68 emits light in the first light emitting mode (see FIG. 52 (a)), and the effect image 6A in the V display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. (See FIG. 50 (b)) corresponds to the "first notification" of the present invention. Further, the VV lamp 68 emits light in the second light emitting mode (see FIG. 52 (b)), and the effect image 6B in the VV display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (FIG. 50 (c). ) Corresponds to the "second notification" of the present invention.

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same configuration as that of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment is designated by the same reference numerals as those of the above-described embodiment, and the description thereof will be omitted.

<Second form>
The second form of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 to 57. In the above first mode, when the game ball enters the second starting port 21 regardless of whether or not the variation display of the special figure 1 is being performed in the high base state, the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is displayed ( See FIG. 50 (b)). Then, the driving promotion image 7Y was continuously displayed until one second special figure hold occurred during the variable display of the special figure 2. However, in the second form, the game ball enters the second starting port during the variable display of the special figure 1 in the high base state (during the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the variable display of the special figure 1). Only when this is done, the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is displayed. Then, the driving promotion image 7Y is not displayed when the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, and the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode is displayed again (FIG. 57 (b) (FIG. 57 (b)). c) See). Hereinafter, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 54, the variation effect start process (S4406) shown in FIG. 55, and the variation effect end process (S4408) shown in FIG. To do.

[Starting prize command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 54, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) of the second form, the process of step S4514 is newly provided between the process of step S4507 and the process of step S4508. Has been done. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4514, it determines whether or not the special figure 1 variation effect in-progress flag is ON. The special figure 1 variation effect flag is a flag indicating whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol is in progress. If the special figure 1 variation effect flag is ON (YES in S4514), that is, if the variation display of the special figure 1 is in progress, the electric chew driving reduction flag is turned ON to end this process. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 variation effect in-progress flag is not ON (NO in S4514), this process ends without executing the process in step S4514. In the start winning command analysis process (S4404) of the second form, unlike the start winning command analysis process (see FIG. 38) of the first form, the process of step S4513 is not provided.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 55, in the variation effect start process (S4406) of the second form, the process of step S4607 and the process of step S4608 are newly provided. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4607, it determines whether or not the variation effect start command set in step S4604 is the special figure 1 variation effect start command. If it is a special figure 1 variation effect start command (YES in S4607), the variation effect will be started corresponding to the start of the variation display of the special figure 1, so turn on the special figure 1 variation effect in progress flag (YES). S4608), this process is completed. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 variation effect start command is not set in step S4607 (NO in S4607), this process ends without executing the process in step S4608.

[Variable effect end process] As shown in FIG. 56, in the variable effect end process (S4408) of the second form, the process of step S4706, the process of step S4707, and the process of step S4708 are newly provided. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4706, it determines whether or not the variable effect end command set in step S4702 is the special figure 1 variable effect end command. If it is a special figure 1 variable effect end command (YES in S4706), the variable effect will be ended in response to the stop display of special figure 1, so the special figure 1 variable effect in progress flag is turned off (S4707). .. Further, as will be described later, in order to switch from the display of the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode to the display of the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode in accordance with the stop display of the special figure 1, the electric chew driving reduction flag Is turned off (S4708) to end this process. On the other hand, if the special figure 1 variation effect end command is not set (NO in S4706), this process ends without executing the processes of step S4707 and step S4708.

The characteristics of the flow of the production of the second form will be described. As a premise, it is assumed that the jackpot is won with the first special figure pending remaining, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the time saving state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 57A, the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a. Then, since the first special figure hold remains, the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started in response to the start of the variable display of the special figure 1. That is, in the variation effect start process (S4406) shown in FIG. 55, the special figure 1 variation effect in progress flag is turned ON in step S4608. After that, when the game ball enters the second starting port during the variation display of the special figure 1, YES is determined in step S4514 in the starting winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 54, and the electric chew is performed in step S4508. The drive reduction flag is turned ON. As a result, in the electric chew driving effect processing (S4302) shown in FIG. 43, the electric chew driving effect reduction command is set in step S5104. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 57B, the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a.

After that, when the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed after the variable display, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed. Note that FIG. 57 (c) shows a state in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the "638" pattern on the upper left of the display screen 7a in response to the stop display of the special figure 1. .. That is, in the variation effect end process (S4408) shown in FIG. 56, when YES is determined in step S4706, the special figure 1 variation effect in-progress flag is turned off in step S4707, and the electric chew driving reduction is performed in step S4708. The flag is turned off. As a result, in the electric chew driving effect processing (S4302) shown in FIG. 43, the electric chew driving effect start command is set in step S5104. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 57 (c), the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode is displayed again instead of the display of the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode.

In this way, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second form, the reduced display mode is performed only when the game ball enters the second starting port during the variable display of the special figure 1 (one second special figure hold occurs). The display of the driving promotion image 7Y is started. Therefore, during the display of the driving promotion image 7Y, it is possible to indirectly indicate that it is a period during which the driving to the electric chew 22 does not have to be positively performed as compared with the display of the driving promotion image 7X. Is. Then, as shown in FIG. 57 (c) from the state shown in FIG. 57 (b), when the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed, the display of the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode is restored, so that the electric chew is performed again. It is possible to show that it is a period in which the driving is actively performed.

<Third form>
The third form of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 to 61. In the first form described above, the upper limit storage number (second upper limit value) of the second special figure hold is 1, and the gaming machine becomes a loop twice when controlled in the time saving state, but the third form. Then, when the upper limit memory number of the second special figure hold is 2, and if it is controlled to the time saving state, the game machine of the three loops (the big hit including the first hit when the time saving symbol is won in the lottery of special figure 1). It is a game machine that has a minimum of 4 consecutive chans. Therefore, in step S204 of the sensor detection process (S104) shown in FIG. 16, whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is 2 or more instead of the process of determining whether or not the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is 1 or more. Whether or not to determine whether or not to be determined will be executed. Further, in the first form, the VV lamp 68 is provided on the upper part of the game board 2, but in the third form, the VVV lamp 68A is provided as shown in FIG.

The VVV lamp 68A has a left V lamp (first light emitting region) 68aa on the left side, a central V lamp (second light emitting region) 68bb in the center in the left-right direction, and a right V lamp (third light emitting region) on the right side. The light emitting region) 68 cc, and the lower character lamp 68 dd is provided on the lower side. The left V lamp 68aa, the center V lamp 68bb, and the right V lamp 68cc can each emit light in a V shape, which can suggest that a jackpot game can be executed. The left V lamp 68aa, the center V lamp 68bb, and the right V lamp 68cc form VVV characters by arranging them in the left-right direction, and all of them emit light, suggesting a situation in which three jackpot games can be executed. It has become like. The lower character lamp 68dd is a character (TripleLoop) meaning a game characteristic (feature of specifications) of the third form, and can emit light with that character. Hereinafter, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 58 and the V display effect control process (S4303) shown in FIG. 59, processing different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

[Starting prize command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 58, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) of the third form, the processes of steps S4515 to S4518 are newly provided. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in step S4504 that the special figure 2 variation effect in-progress flag is ON, that is, the variation display of special figure 2 is in progress (YES in S4504), the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is determined in step S4515. Determines whether or not is 2. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not 2, that is, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is 1 (NO in S4515), the processes of steps S4509 to S4511 are executed to end this process. That is, the VV display flag is turned ON in step S4509, the VV lamp control data is set in the predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 in step S4510, and the second V sound effect data is set in the predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94 in step S4511. ..

On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is 2 in step S4515 (YES in S4515), the VVV display flag is turned ON in step S4516, and the VVV lamp control data is set in the predetermined lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 in step S4517. , Step S4518 sets the 3V sound effect data in the predetermined audio data buffer of the RAM 94. Then, in step S4512, the electric chew driving end flag is turned on, and in step S4513, the electric chew driving reduction flag is turned off, and this process is completed.

[V Display Effect Control Process] As shown in FIG. 59, in the V display effect control process (S4303) of the third form, the processes of steps S5207 to S5209 are newly provided. That is, when the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S5207, it determines whether or not the VVV display flag is ON. If the VVV display flag is ON (YES in S5207), the VVV display effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 in step S5208, the VVV display flag is turned off in step S5209, and this process ends. On the other hand, if the VVV display flag is not ON in step S5207 (NO in S5207), this process ends without executing the processes of steps S5208 and S5209.

The characteristics of the flow of the production of the third form will be described. As a premise, it is assumed that the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the time saving state, and the game ball enters the second starting port 21 for the first time after shifting to the time saving state. At this time, in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 58, both step S4502 and step S4503 are determined to be YES, and since the variation display of special figure 2 has not yet started, it is determined to be NO in step S4504. Will be done. As a result, the V display flag is turned on in step S4505. Therefore, in the V display effect control process (S4303) shown in FIG. 59, if YES is determined in step S5201, the V display effect command is set in step S5202. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 60A, the effect image 6AA in the V display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a.

The effect display area of the display screen 7a includes a left effect display area 7La provided on the left side, a center effect display area 7Ca provided in the center, and a right effect display area 7Ra provided on the right side. The effect image 6AA of the V display mode of the form is composed of the character V displayed in the left effect display area 7La. Therefore, the player who sees the effect image 6AA in the V display mode can grasp that he / she has acquired the profit of executing the jackpot game once. In the V display effect in which the effect image 6AA of the V display mode is displayed, the characters "V chance remaining 1 time" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a.

After step S4506, V lamp control data is set in step S4506. When this V lamp control data is output by the lamp output process (S4202), as shown in FIG. 61A, in the VVV lamp 68A, the left lamp 68AA is lit with a predetermined emission color (for example, yellow). It emits light in one light emitting mode. With this light emission, it is possible to liven up the production in which the profit of executing the jackpot game is obtained once. Subsequently, in step S4507, the first V sound effect data is set. When this first V sound effect data is output by the voice control process (S4307), the speaker 67 outputs a relatively high first notification sound called "Pully". This makes it possible for the player to easily recognize that a favorable situation has occurred.

After that, when another ball or a game ball enters the second starting port 21 during the variation display of the special figure 2, in the starting winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 58, steps S4502, S4503, and S4504 Is determined to be YES, and since the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is still 1, it is determined to be NO in step S4515. As a result, the VV display flag is turned on in step S4509. Therefore, in the V display effect control process (S4303) shown in FIG. 59, if YES is determined in step S5204, the VV display effect command is set in step S5205. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 60B, the effect image 6BB in the VV display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a.

The effect image 6BB of the third form of the VV display mode is composed of the V character displayed in the left effect display area 7La and the V character displayed in the center effect display area 7Ca. Therefore, the player who sees the effect image 6BB in the VV display mode can grasp that he / she has acquired the profit of executing the jackpot game twice. In the VV display effect in which the effect image 6BB of the VV display mode is displayed, the characters "V chance remaining 2 times" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a.

After step S4509, VV lamp control data is set in step S4510. When this VV lamp control data is output by the lamp output process (S4202), as shown in FIG. 61 (b), in the VVV lamp 68A, the left lamp 68AA and the center lamp 68BB have predetermined emission colors (for example, yellow). Lights up in the second light emitting mode. With this light emission, it is possible to excite the production that has won the profit of executing the jackpot game twice. Subsequently, in step S4511, the second V sound effect data is set. When this second V sound effect data is output by the voice control process (S4307), a relatively high second notification sound called "Puipui" is output from the speaker 67. As a result, it is possible to make it easier to recognize that a situation that is more advantageous to the player has occurred than when the first notification sound is output.

After that, when another ball or a game ball enters the second starting port 21 during the variation display of the special figure 2, in the starting winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 58, steps S4502, S4503, and S4504 In step S4515, it is determined to be YES because all of the balls are determined to be YES in, and since there are two reserved balls in Special Figure 2. As a result, the VVV display flag is turned on in step S4516. Therefore, in the V display effect control process (S4303) shown in FIG. 59, if YES is determined in step S5207, the VVV display effect command is set in step S5208. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 60 (c), the effect image 6CC in the VVV display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a.

The effect image 6CC of the third form of the VVV display mode is displayed in the V character displayed in the left effect display area 7La, the V character displayed in the center effect display area 7Ca, and the right effect display area 7Ra. It is composed of the letter V. Therefore, the player who sees the effect image 6CC in the VVV display mode can grasp that he / she has acquired the profit of executing the jackpot game three times. In the VVV display effect in which the effect image 6CC of the VVV display mode is displayed, the characters "V chance remaining 3 times" are displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a.

After step S4516, VVV lamp control data is set in step S4517. When this VVV lamp control data is output by the lamp output process (S4202), as shown in FIG. 61 (c), the VVV lamp 68A has the left side lamp 68AA, the center lamp 68BB, the right side V lamp 68cc, and the lower character. The lamp 68dd emits light in a third light emitting mode in which the lamp 68dd lights up in a predetermined light emitting color (for example, yellow). With this light emission, it is possible to excite the production that has acquired the profit of executing the jackpot game three times. When the VVV lamp 68A emits light in the third light emitting mode, the lower character lamp 68dd emits light with the characters "Triple Loop", so that it is easier to understand that the loop can be executed three times.

Subsequently, in step S4518, the third V sound effect data is set. When this 3V sound effect data is output by the voice control process (S4307), a relatively high third notification sound called "PuipuiPuin" is output from the speaker 67. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that a situation that is more advantageous to the player has occurred than when the first notification sound and the second notification sound are output.

In this way, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third form, it is a gaming machine that can form a loop three times when controlled in a time-saving state, and the situation in which the player has acquired the profit of executing the jackpot game many times at the present time. As shown in FIGS. 60 (a), (b), and (c), the letter V displayed on the display screen 7a is based on the entry into the second starting port 21, where it becomes more difficult to grasp what is inside. It is displayed so that it increases one by one in order from the left to the right. Further, as shown in FIGS. 61 (a), (b), and (c), the VVV lamp 68A emits light so that the letters V to be lit increase one by one in order from the left to the right. Further, the sound output from the speaker 67 also becomes longer in order (the number of "pui" increases in order). Therefore, depending on the number of Vs displayed on the display screen 7a, the number of Vs lit by the VVV lamp 68, and the length of the sound output from the speaker 67, the player can hold the second special figure or the number of the special figure 2. Even if you are not always aware of whether or not the variable display is in progress, it is possible to make it easier to understand how many times the profit of executing the jackpot game can be obtained at the present time.

In the third mode, the VV lamp 68A emits light in the first light emitting mode (see FIG. 61A), and the effect image 6AA in the V display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. (See FIG. 60 (a)) corresponds to the "first notification" of the present invention. Further, the VV lamp 68A emits light in the second light emitting mode (see FIG. 61 (b)), and the effect image 6BB in the VV display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (FIG. 60 (b). ) Corresponds to the "second notification" of the present invention. Further, the VV lamp 68A emits light in the third light emitting mode (see FIG. 61 (c)), and the effect image 6CC in the VVV display mode is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (FIG. 60 (c). ) Also corresponds to the "second notification" of the present invention.

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In each of the above modes, after being controlled to the time saving state, the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is displayed based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, but the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is displayed. You may not display it. That is, in the electric chew driving notification effect, only the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode may be displayed. In this case, since the driving promotion image 7Y in the reduced display mode is not displayed, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is rather confused as to whether or not the driving to the electric chew 22 is continued. Is. As a specific control process, it is sufficient not to execute the process related to the electric chew driving reduction flag. That is, in the first embodiment, the processes of steps S4508 and S4513 are not executed in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 38, and steps S5103 and step S5103 and the electric chew driving effect process (S4302) shown in FIG. 43 are performed. Configure not to perform step S5106. Further, in the third embodiment, the process of step S4508 and step S4513 is not executed in the start winning command analysis process (S4404) shown in FIG. 58.

Further, in the first form and the second form, the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to "1", and in the third form, the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to "2", but it is set to 3 or more. Is also good. For example, if the upper limit memory number is "3", the number of consecutive chans of big hits including the first hit when winning with a time-saving symbol in the lottery of special figure 1 is at least 5 times. A game machine) can be configured. In addition, if the upper limit memory number is "4", the number of consecutive chans of big hits including the first hit when winning with a time-saving symbol in the lottery of special figure 1 is at least 6 times. A game machine) can be configured.

When the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to 3 or more, even if the driving promotion image displayed on the display screen 7a is gradually reduced based on the ball entering the second starting port 21. good. For example, when the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to "3", the game ball is set to the second start port when the time is controlled and there is no second special figure hold and the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is not displayed. When the ball enters the ball 21, the driving promotion image 7X in the normal display mode is displayed. Then, when one number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is accumulated during the variable display of the special figure 2, the driving promotion image (the driving promotion image 7Y shown in FIG. 50B) of the first reduced display mode is displayed. When two reserved balls are accumulated during the variable display of FIG. 2, the driving promotion image (the driving promotion image smaller than the driving promotion image 7Y) of the second reduced display mode may be displayed. .. This makes it easier for the player to know that the end of driving into the electric chew 22 is gradually approaching.

Further, in the first form and the second form, a VV lamp 68 capable of lighting one or two V characters is provided, and in the third form, a VVV lamp 68A capable of lighting one to three V characters is provided. However, other lamps may be used. For example, when the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to "3", a VVVV lamp capable of lighting 1 to 4 letters V may be used. That is, a lamp capable of lighting the letter V up to the number obtained by adding 1 to the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold may be used. Further, in the VV lamp 68 and the VVV lamp 68A, the lamps are arranged in the left-right direction, but they may be arranged in the vertical direction, the diagonally upper right direction, and the diagonally lower right direction. Further, each lamp may be arranged irregularly, and the arrangement of each lamp can be changed as appropriate. Then, each lamp was lit so as to increase in order from left to right, but the order of lighting can be changed as appropriate, and even if the lamps are lit so as to increase in order from right to left. good. Furthermore, the characters, figures, symbols, etc. formed by lighting each lamp are not limited to "V", and can be appropriately changed as long as they suggest a situation in which a jackpot game can be executed. For example, "★ , Etc. may be used.

Further, in the first form and the second form, one or two letters V are displayed on the display screen 7a based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, and in the third form, the second starting port 21 is displayed. Three to three V characters are displayed on the display screen 7a based on the entry into the ball, but the number of Vs to be displayed can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the upper limit storage number of the second special figure hold is set to "3", 1 to 4 letters V may be displayed on the display screen 7a. Further, although a plurality of V characters are displayed side by side in the left-right direction, they may be displayed side by side in the vertical direction, the diagonally upper right direction, and the diagonally lower right direction. Further, each V character may be displayed irregularly, and the display position of the V character can be changed as appropriate. Then, the letters of each V are displayed so as to increase in order from the left to the right, but the display order can be changed as appropriate, and the characters are displayed so as to increase in order from the right to the left. Is also good. Further, the character, figure, symbol, etc. of V displayed on the display screen 7a is not limited to "V", and can be appropriately changed as long as it suggests a situation in which the jackpot game can be executed. ★ ”etc. may be used. Further, the light emitting mode of the VV lamp 68, the VVV lamp 68A, and the lower right lamp 69 may be a light emitting mode in which a part of the lamp is lit or a blinking light emitting mode, and the emission color and the like can be appropriately changed.

Further, in each of the above modes, when the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the time saving state, the lower right lamp 69 emits light in a predetermined emission color (for example, white) as the first aspect, and the variation display of FIG. When the second special figure hold was accumulated by the upper limit storage number, the light was not emitted as the second mode. However, the lower right lamp 69 may emit light in yellow, which is more conspicuous than white, for example, as the second aspect when the second special figure hold is accumulated by the upper limit storage number during the fluctuation display of special figure 2. .. In this case, when the lower right lamp 69 emits yellow light, the most advantageous situation for the player (the situation in which the second special figure hold is accumulated by the upper limit memory number during the variable display of special figure 2) is created. It is possible to indirectly show that. The lower right lamp 69 was arranged directly below the electric chew 22, but may be arranged directly above or to the right of the electric chew 22, and the arrangement position can be changed as appropriate. When the electric chew 22 is arranged in the left game area 3A, it is preferable to arrange the board lamp (light emitting means) in the left game area 3A near the electric chew 22.

Further, in each of the above modes, when a small hit is won in the winning / failing determination (S1002) based on the entry into the second starting opening 21, the game ball winning the second major winning opening 35 is irrespective of the winning timing. Although the opening pattern is set so as to pass through the specific area 39 (see FIGS. 45 (b) and 45 (c)), it does not pass through the specific area 39 depending on the winning timing of the game ball that has won the second major winning opening 35. You may set the opening pattern so that it may happen. In this case, it is difficult to pass the game ball through the specific area 39 in the high base state, and the speed at which the next jackpot is assigned may be slower than in each of the above-described forms, but the game machine as a whole is the second. It is possible to prevent the passing rate (V passing rate) of the game ball that has won the large winning opening 35 into the specific area 39 from becoming unreasonably high.

Further, in the above embodiment, when suggesting a situation in which the jackpot game can be executed once in the high base state, the VV lamp 68 (VVV lamp 68A) is made to emit light in the first light emitting mode, and the effect image 6A ( Although 6AA) is displayed, either one of the light emission of the VV lamp 68 (VVV lamp 68A) and the display of the display screen 7a may be used. Further, when suggesting a situation in which the jackpot game can be executed twice in the high base state, the VV lamp 68 (VVV lamp 68A) is made to emit light in the second light emitting mode, and the effect image 6B (6BB) is displayed on the display screen 7a. However, either one of the light emission of the VV lamp 68 (VVV lamp 68A) and the display of the display screen 7a may be used. Further, in the third mode, when suggesting a situation in which the jackpot game can be executed three times in the high base state, the VVV lamp 68A is made to emit light in the third light emitting mode, and the effect image 6CC is displayed on the display screen 7a. However, either one of the light emission of the VVV lamp 68A and the display of the display screen 7a may be used.

Further, in the above embodiment, the small win can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol, but the winning probability of the small win in the lottery of the first special symbol may be set to "0". In this case, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1008) shown in FIG. 21, the processes from steps S1107 to S1110 are not performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, as the small hits that can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol, "16R time saving small hit A" that cannot pass V and "16R time saving small hit B" that can pass V are provided. , V It may be only a small hit that cannot pass through.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is opened in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the small hit game. On the other hand, in at least a part of the rounds of the jackpot game, there may be a round in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened. In this case, the jackpot game is configured so that the jackpot game is not further executed by passing V during the execution of the jackpot game.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (numerical information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number is used. It may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit or the small hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of the fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the high base state is terminated when the variation display of the special symbol is executed 99 times, but the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol as the end condition of the high base state (predetermined upper limit). The number of executions) can be changed arbitrarily.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the upper limit of the number of stored figures is set to 4, but a configuration in which there is no reserved figure may be used. In this case, when the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is detected, if the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is not being executed and the auxiliary game is not being executed (the electric chew 22 is operating), the normal symbol random number is acquired. It may be configured.

The "first determination condition" of the present invention is that, in the above embodiment, the number of the second special symbol hold is "0", not during the change of the special symbol or the execution of the special game, and the first The number of special figure reservations is not "0".
Further, the "second determination condition" of the present invention means that, in the above embodiment, the number of the second special symbol pending is not "0", not during the change of the special symbol or the execution of the special game.
Further, the "predetermined end condition" of the present invention means that, in the above embodiment, the execution of the jackpot game is started, or the execution of the variable display of the special symbol up to the predetermined maximum number of executions is completed. Is.
In addition, the "result of the second winning / failing determination is either a small hit winning or a big hit winning" of the present invention includes not only a configuration that does not include any loss as in the above embodiment, but also a substantially loss. It shall also include configurations that are not included. A configuration that does not substantially include a loss is a configuration that hardly causes a loss, for example, the probability of the loss is 1/2000 or less.
Further, since "N" in the present invention is any number that is equal to or less than the upper limit storage number of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, it is "1" in the first embodiment, and is the third embodiment. Is "1" or "2".

1 ... Pachinko game machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display device (effect display device)
20 ... 1st start port (1st ball entry port)
21 ... 2nd start port (2nd ball entry port)
22 ... Electric chew (variable ball entry means)
23 ... Movable member (entrance opening / closing member)
35 ... 2nd Grand Prize (Special Winner)
36 ... 2nd big prize device (special prize means)
37 ... Opening / closing member (special winning opening opening / closing member)
39 ... Specific area 67 ... Speaker 68 ... VV lamp 81 ... Game control microcomputer 85b ... Second special figure reservation storage unit (storage means for the second entrance)
91 ... Production control microcomputer 6A ... Production image of V display mode (image of first display mode)
6B ... Production image of VV display mode (image of second display mode)

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The first entrance and the second entrance arranged in the game area where the game ball can flow down, and
An entry opening / closing member that takes an open state in which a game ball can enter the second entry port and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter the second entry opening or is more difficult than the open state. ,
A special winning opening arranged in the game area, a special winning opening opening / closing member for opening / closing the special winning opening, and a game ball winning the special winning opening can pass through, and whether or not the special winning opening can be passed is predetermined. Special winning means with a specific area that can be switched at the right timing,
The first numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the entry into the first ball entrance, and
A second numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the entry into the second entrance, and
A first numerical information storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined first upper limit number, and a first numerical information storage means.
A second numerical information storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined second upper limit number, and a second numerical information storage means.
When the predetermined first determination condition is satisfied, the first hit / fail judgment including at least the hit / fail judgment of the jackpot is performed based on the numerical information stored in the first numerical information storage means, and the predetermined second judgment condition is satisfied. When is established, the winning / failing determination means for performing the second winning / failing determination including the winning / failing determination of the big hit and the small hit based on the numerical information stored in the second numerical information storage means,
When the first hit / fail judgment is made, the first symbol showing the result of the first hit / miss judgment is stopped and displayed via the variable display, and when the second hit / miss judgment is made, the result of the second hit / miss judgment is shown. 2 A symbol display means that displays a symbol as a stop after a variable display,
When the determination result by the winning / failing determination means is a small hit winning, the small hit opening pattern setting means for setting the opening pattern of the special winning opening opening / closing member according to the type of the winning small hit, and the small hit opening pattern setting means.
The first special game execution means for executing the first special game for opening the special winning opening opening / closing member in the opening pattern set by the small hit opening pattern setting means, and the first special game executing means.
When the determination result by the hit / fail determination means is a big hit, or when the game ball passes through the specific area, the second special game execution means for executing the second special game which is advantageous to the player, and the second special game execution means.
A gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the second special game to a privileged gaming state in which the gaming ball is easier to enter the second entrance than in the normal gaming state until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. And, in a game machine equipped with
The result of the second hit / fail judgment is either a small hit win or a big hit win.
The type of small hit that is won in the second winning / failing determination includes the game state after the second special game triggered by the passage to the specific area during the first special game based on the small hit winning. There are small hits with benefits controlled by the game state and small hits without benefits controlled by the normal game state.
A production means that can execute a predetermined notification,
A notification control means capable of controlling notification by the effect means based on the ball entering the second ball entry port is provided.
The notification control means
When the game ball enters the second entrance when the second numerical information storage means does not store any of the numerical information and the variation display of the second symbol is not displayed in the privileged game state, The first notification suggesting that the second special game can be executed once is executed, and the first notification is executed.
When the second numerical information storage means stores any number (hereinafter referred to as "N") numerical information which is equal to or less than the second upper limit number during the variable display of the second symbol in the privilege game state, all SANYO performing a second notification suggests that (N + 1) is a situation where the second special game can be executed in times,
As the effect means, a light emitting means capable of emitting light in a predetermined light emitting mode is provided.
The light emitting means includes a number of light emitting regions obtained by adding 1 to the second upper limit number.
The first notification emits light in a first light emitting mode suggesting that one second special game can be executed in one light emitting region.
The second notification is characterized in that it emits light in a second light emitting mode suggesting that the second special game can be executed (N + 1) times in the light emitting region of (N + 1). A game machine to be. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the game ball enters the second entrance when the second numerical information storage means does not store any of the numerical information in the privileged game state and the variation display of the second symbol is not displayed. A first specific notification sound is output from a predetermined sound generating means, and the first specific notification sound is output.
When the second upper limit number of numerical information is stored by the second numerical information storage means during the variation display of the second symbol in the privilege game state, the sound generating means may be more than the first specific notification sound. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a specific notification sound output means for outputting a second specific notification sound that makes it easy for the player to recognize that the situation is advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.
When the small hit opening pattern setting means determines that the small hit is won in the second winning / failing determination, the opening pattern of the special winning opening opening / closing member in the first special game based on the small hit winning is set. A game characterized in that it is possible to win a prize in the special winning opening, and the game ball winning in the special winning opening is set to an open pattern capable of passing through the specific area regardless of the winning timing. Machine.

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