JP6128700B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a pachinko gaming machine that is one of the gaming machines, when a game ball enters a start opening (entrance entrance), whether or not a big hit is determined. Then, when winning the jackpot, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. After the special game is executed, the game may be controlled to a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state. The high probability state continues until a predetermined high probability state termination condition is satisfied.

  As a pachinko gaming machine capable of controlling to such a high probability state, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below is known. In the gaming machine described in this document, a high probability state termination condition is that a game ball has passed to a fall operation gate (falling area) in a ball entry device provided with a blade member. That is, it is determined whether or not to end the high probability state by mechanically (structurally) falling lottery. According to this gaming machine, the player's interest is directed to the behavior of the game ball in the pitching device, and the player can visually enjoy whether or not the high probability state ends. .

JP 2006-204695 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned document, only one entrance device that performs the falling lottery is provided. Therefore, the falling probability in the falling lottery always becomes the probability that the game ball that has entered the ball entering apparatus will pass through the falling action gate. In other words, the fall probability is determined to be one no matter how the game is played. On the other hand, if a single gaming machine can be configured so that a lottery with a plurality of falling probability can be made, the possibility of gaming can be expanded, and the gaming interest can be improved. . In this regard, the conventional gaming machine has room for improvement of the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In other words, the issue is to increase the gaming interest in gaming machines that perform a falling lottery mechanically.

  The present invention made to solve the above problems will be described below. In the following description, corresponding configuration names and expressions in [Description of Embodiment] described later, reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A first entrance (first start port 20) through which a game ball can enter, a first common path (70) through which a game ball entering the first entrance passes, and the first common path A first path (first falling path 71) and a second path (first non-falling path 73) branched from the first path, and a first game ball detecting means (falling) capable of detecting a game ball passing through the first path. First start opening sensor 20a) and second game ball detection means (non-falling first start opening sensor 20b) capable of detecting a game ball passing through the second passage. (First start winning device 19);
A second entrance (second start port 21) through which a game ball can enter, a second common path (75) through which the game ball entering the second entrance passes, and the second common path A third passage (second fall passage 76) and a fourth passage (second non-fall passage 78) branching from the third passage, and third game ball detecting means (falling) capable of detecting game balls passing through the third passage. Second start opening sensor 21a) and fourth game ball detecting means (non-falling second start opening sensor 21b) capable of detecting a game ball passing through the fourth passage. (Electric Chu 22),
First numerical information acquisition means (game control for executing step S211) for acquiring numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on detection of game balls by the first game ball detection means or the second game ball detection means Microcomputer 81),
Second numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S206) for acquiring numerical information based on detection of a game ball by the third game ball detection means or the fourth game ball detection means;
A success / failure determination unit (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1403 or S1410) for determining whether or not the player is correct based on the numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition unit or the second numerical information acquisition unit;
A symbol display means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1304) for stopping and displaying a symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the determination of success / failure via a variable display;
Special game execution means for executing a special game (bonus game) advantageous to the player after the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode (hit jackpot symbol) indicating that the result of the determination of success / failure is a jackpot winning game (Game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1307);
High probability state control means (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S2302) capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the special game to a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability in the success / failure determination is higher than the normal probability state; ,
When there is either a game ball detection by the first game ball detection means or a game ball detection by the third game ball detection means, the high probability state can be terminated and the normal probability state can be controlled. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising high probability state ending means (game controlling microcomputer 81 for executing steps S207 or S212, S1402 or S1409),
A first passing rate, which is a rate at which game balls entering the first entrance port pass through the first passage, and a rate at which game balls entering the second entrance pass through the third passage. This is a gaming machine characterized in that the second passing rate is different.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when entering the first entrance in the high probability state, the high probability state is ended by passing through the first passage at the first passage rate. On the other hand, when entering the second entrance, the high probability state is ended by passing through the third passage at the second passage rate. That is, the falling probability from the high probability state to the normal probability state is different between when entering the first entrance and when entering the second entrance. Accordingly, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the difference in the falling probability, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the gaming machine that performs the mechanical (structural) falling lottery.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
An opening / closing member (23) that can take an open state and a closed state to change the ease of entering the game ball into the second entrance;
With at least the control to the high probability state, the game state after the end of the special game is entered into the second entrance more easily than the non-entry easy state (low base state). In a ball easy state (high base state), it is provided with a ball easy state control means (a game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S2305 and S2308) that can be controlled until a predetermined easy-to-enter condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, since it is easy for a game ball to enter the second entrance in the easy entry state, a game aimed at entering the second entrance is performed. Therefore, in the high probability state and the easy entry state, the game proceeds with the second passage rate, which is the passage rate to the third passage in the second entrance, as the fall probability from the high probability state. On the other hand, in the non-entry easy state, the game ball is not easy to enter the second entrance, so a game aimed at entering the first entrance is made. Therefore, in the high probability state and the non-entrance easy state, the game proceeds with the first passage rate, which is the passage rate to the first passage in the first entrance, as the fall probability from the high probability state. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to advance the game with a different drop probability depending on the game state. Therefore, it becomes possible to raise the player's interest in the difference in the gaming state, and thereby the gaming interest can be improved.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The first passing rate is set to “100” or substantially “100” as a percentage,
The gaming machine, wherein the second passing rate is set to “0” or substantially “0” as a percentage.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the high probability state continues (the high probability state is maintained) as long as the second entrance is aimed in the easy entry state, and the easy entry state ends and the first entry When the ball enters the mouth, the high probability state ends (returns to the normal probability state). In other words, it is possible to provide a new game with no worry of falling from the high probability state during the easy-to-enter state in a gaming machine that mechanically (structurally) falls.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The easy-to-enter state includes a plurality of easy-to-enter states in which the upper limit number of executions of the variable display of the symbols that can be controlled to the easy-to-enter state is different,
A gaming machine comprising an upper limit execution number setting means for setting the upper limit execution number based on the type of winning jackpot.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when controlled to the high probability state and the easy entry state, the high probability state can continue to be controlled over the upper limit execution count of the easy entry state. Then, the upper limit number of executions in this easy-to-enter state can be set to a different value depending on the type of jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to provide a plurality of high probability states with different numbers of continuations in one gaming machine.

<E> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The ratio of winning the jackpot that triggers the control to the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability state entry rate”) is determined whether or not it is determined based on the entrance to the first entrance (hereinafter referred to as “first determination of success” The same percentage is also set for the jackpot winning in the winning judgment based on the entrance to the second entrance (hereinafter referred to as “second winning judgment”) (see FIG. 8 ()). B))
The ratio of winning a jackpot that triggers the control to the easy entry state (hereinafter referred to as “entry easy entry rate”) at the time of winning the big hit in the first winning / decision determination is greater than the high probability entry rate. It is set to a small ratio (see FIG. 8B),
The easy-entry state entry rate at the time of winning the big hit in the second success / failure determination is set to the same rate as the high probability state entry rate or a rate greater than the high probability state entry rate (FIG. 8B ))).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if it is controlled to the high probability state, if it is not controlled to the easy entry state accordingly, the normal probability state is changed from the high probability state based on the entrance to the first entrance. , The easy-entry-entry-entry rate when winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination (first winning / failing determination) based on the entrance to the first entrance is higher than the high-probability state entering rate. It is set low. Therefore, the substantial high probability state entry rate in the case of winning the jackpot in the first success / failure determination is the same as the easy entry state entry rate. On the other hand, the easy-entry state entry rate in the case of winning the jackpot in the winning / incoming determination (second winning / incoming determination) based on the entrance to the second entrance is equal to or higher than the high probability state entry rate It is set high. For this reason, when winning the jackpot in the second hit / no-go determination, the high probability state entry rate is not affected by the easy entry state entry rate, and becomes a set rate. Therefore, even if the nominal high probability state rush rate is set to be the same for the jackpot winning in the first winning / failing determination and the jackpot winning in the second winning / failing determination, the substantial high probability state rushing rate is the first. It is possible to make a difference between the winning of the jackpot in the determination of success / failure and the winning of the jackpot in the determination of the second winning / failure.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is possible to raise the game interest in the game machine which performs a fall lottery mechanically.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a front view of the 1st starting prize-winning device with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a front view of the 2nd starting prize-winning device (electricity Chu) with which the gaming machine is provided. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 2, and is a diagram showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a table for explaining a hit type. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a hit type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a fall lottery process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol hit determination process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a fall process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a table | surface for demonstrating production | presentation mode. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the ending effect at the time of transfer to each effect mode. It is a front view of the 1st start prize-winning apparatus which concerns on the example 1 of a change. It is a front view of the 2nd start prize-winning apparatus which concerns on the example 2 of a change. It is a timing chart which shows the open pattern etc. of the 2nd starting prize-winning device concerning example 2 of a change. It is a timing chart which shows other opening patterns etc. of the 2nd starting prize-winning device concerning example 2 of a change. It is a timing chart which shows other open patterns etc. of the 2nd starting prize-winning device concerning example 2 of a change. It is a figure which shows the outline of the 1st start winning apparatus and 2nd start winning apparatus which concern on the example 3 of a change.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 7). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball are projected.

  Further, an image display device (an example of effect display means) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the image display device 7, the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in synchronization with the later-described variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. There is an effect symbol display area for performing (variable display). Note that the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as “decoration design variation effect” or simply “change effect”.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is made up of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, according to a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

  The image display device 7 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game (an example of a special game), a demonstration effect for waiting for customers, and the like. 7a. In the effect design variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 in accordance with the number of first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. By displaying the production hold image 9, it is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 43 a (see FIG. 5) described later and the second special figure hold display unit 43 b. The number of stored second special figure holds can be easily shown to the player.

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

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3 is a first start opening (equivalent to the first entrance, which is also referred to as a first start winning opening or a fixed entrance) where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. ) 20 is provided with a first start winning device (corresponding to the first winning means, also referred to as a fixed winning device) 19. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the first start winning device 19 branches from the first common path 70 and the first common path 70 through which the game balls that have passed through the first start port 20 pass. Two passages (a first fall passage 71 and a first non-fall passage 73) are formed. A first fall area 72 is formed on the first fall path 71 (corresponding to the first path), and the first fall area 72 detects the passage of the game ball to the first fall area 72. A first start port sensor for falling 20a (corresponding to first game ball detecting means) 20a is arranged. On the other hand, a first non-falling region 74 is formed on the first non-falling passage 73 (corresponding to the second passage), and a game to the first non-falling region 74 is formed in the first non-falling region 74. A non-falling first starter sensor (corresponding to second game ball detecting means) 20b for detecting the passage of the ball is arranged.

  As will be described later, the detection of the game ball by the first start-up sensor 20a for falling is an opportunity for lottery of the first special symbol and also an opportunity for falling from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Yes. On the other hand, the detection of the game ball by the first start port sensor 20b for non-falling is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery, but it is an opportunity to fall from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Not.

  The first start winning device 19 also includes the number of game balls that pass through the first fall passage 71 and the number of game balls that pass through the first non-fall passage 73 among the game balls that have won the first start opening 20. The ratio is approximately “100: 0”. In other words, the branching portion 70a between the first common path 70, the first fall passage 71, and the first non-fall path 73 has a distribution ratio between the first fall path 71 and the first non-fall path 73. It is formed in a shape to distribute the game balls so as to be approximately “100: 0”. In other words, the percentage of game balls that pass through the first fall passage 71 (referred to as “first passage rate”) among the game balls that have won the first starting port 20 is approximately “100” as a percentage.

  Therefore, it is extremely rare for a game ball won to the first start opening 20 to pass through the first non-falling region 74, and substantially passes through the first falling region 72 and falls for the first start opening for falling. It will be detected by the sensor 20a. For this reason, when a game ball wins the first start port 20 during the control to the high probability state described later, the ball always falls to the normal probability state. In the present embodiment, there is a slight possibility that the game ball won at the first start port 20 will pass through the first non-falling region 74, but the game ball won at the first start port 20 is always the first. You may comprise so that the fall area | region 72 may be passed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, to the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is a second start opening (corresponding to the second entry opening, also referred to as a second start winning opening or a variable entry opening) 21. An ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric Chu) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 corresponds to second ball entry means. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes an opening / closing member (also referred to as a ball opening / closing member) 23, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6). When the opening / closing member 23 is in an open state (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2), a game ball can enter the second starting port 21 and is in a closed state (indicated by a solid line in FIG. 2). Sometimes, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 21. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, in the electric chew 22, a second common path 75 through which the game ball that has passed through the second start port 21 passes and two paths branched from the second common path 75 are provided. (Second falling passage 76 and second non-falling passage 78) are formed. A second fall area 77 is formed on the second fall path (corresponding to the third path) 76, and the second fall area 77 detects the passage of the game ball to the second fall area 77. A second start-up sensor for falling (corresponding to third game ball detecting means) 21a is arranged. On the other hand, a second non-falling region 79 is formed on the second non-falling passage (corresponding to the fourth passage) 78, and a game to the second non-falling region 79 is formed in the second non-falling region 79. A non-falling second start port sensor (corresponding to fourth game ball detecting means) 21b for detecting the passage of the ball is arranged.

  As will be described later, the detection of the game ball by the second start sensor 21a for falling is an opportunity for lottery of the second special symbol and also an opportunity for falling from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Yes. On the other hand, the detection of the game ball by the second start port sensor 21b for non-falling is an opportunity for lottery of the second special symbol, but it is an opportunity for falling from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Not.

  In addition, the electric Chu 22 has a ratio between the number of game balls that have passed through the second fall passage 76 and the number of game balls that have passed through the second non-fall passage 78 out of the game balls won in the second starting port 21. Is formed in a shape of approximately “0: 100”. In other words, the branching portion 75a between the second common path 75, the second falling passage 76, and the second non-falling passage 78 has a distribution ratio between the second falling passage 76 and the second non-falling passage 78. It is formed in a shape to distribute the game balls so as to be approximately “0: 100”. In other words, the percentage of game balls that pass through the second fall passage 76 (referred to as “second passing rate”) out of the gaming balls won at the second starting port 21 is approximately “0” as a percentage.

  Therefore, it is extremely rare for a game ball won to the second start port 21 to pass through the second fall region 77, and practically it always passes through the second non-fall region 79 and the second start for non-fall. It will be detected by the mouth sensor 21b. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start port 21 during the control to the high probability state, which will be described later, the control to the high probability state is substantially maintained (it does not fall into the normal probability state). It will be. In the present embodiment, there is a slight possibility that the game ball won in the second start port 21 will pass through the second fall region 77, but the game ball won in the second start port 21 is always the second non- You may comprise so that it may pass through the fall area | region 79. FIG.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a large winning device (also referred to as a special variable winning device or special winning means) 31 having a large winning port (special winning port) 30 below the first start port 20 in the game area 3. Is provided. The big winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (also referred to as a special winning opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / closes the big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a special prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 6). The special winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open (that is, when the open / close member 32 is open).

  Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided on the right side of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22. Further, an ordinary winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 6 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any prize holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

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

  On the first flow path R1, a first start port 20, a prize winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided. The player can aim for winning at the first start opening 20 or winning at the big winning opening 30 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a gate 28, an electric chew 22, a prize winning device 31, and an out port 6 are provided. The player can aim to pass through the gate 28, win the second starting port 21, and win the big winning port 30 by driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2.

  In this embodiment, the winning in the big winning opening 30 can be left-handed or right-handed. However, during the jackpot game in which the big winning opening 30 is opened, it is possible to make a right-hand hit by a known method. The player is informed to play a game. If the jackpot game is played with a right-hand hit, a winning at the second starting port 21 can occur during the jackpot game, and a lottery advantageous over the lottery based on the winning at the first starting port 20 can be performed. It is because it can be received immediately after the end. An advantageous lottery means that a lottery with a relatively large bonus amount (in this embodiment, winning a winning ball is possible and can be used as a trigger for a short-time state) is easy to win. This point will be described later.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a display device 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

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

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol to be stopped (special symbol stopped symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that has been stopped (that is, the winning type) A special game (a jackpot game) is performed to open the big prize opening 30. The opening pattern of the special winning opening 30 in the special game will be described later.

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (numerical information such as jackpot random numbers) acquired for the winning game are received. ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20, the first special figure holding is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 6), and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 6). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

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

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

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

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the common figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 6). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

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

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

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. The sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using effect means (the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the decorative movable body 15 to be described later, etc.). If it is.

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

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a for falling, a first start opening sensor 20b for non-falling, a second starting opening sensor 21a for falling, a second starting opening sensor 21b for non-falling, and a gate sensor 28a. The big prize opening sensor 30a and the normal prize opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start opening sensor 20a for falling is provided in a first falling area 72 (see FIG. 3) in the first starting opening 20, and after passing the first falling area 72 after winning the first starting opening 20, the game A sphere is detected. The first start port sensor 20b for non-falling is provided in the first non-falling region 74 (see FIG. 3) in the first starting port 20, and after winning the first starting port 20, the first non-falling region 74 is displayed. The game ball that has passed is detected. The second start port sensor 21a for falling is provided in a second fall region 77 (see FIG. 4) in the second start port 21, and a game that has passed the second fall region 77 after winning the second start port 21. A sphere is detected. The non-falling second start port sensor 21b is provided in a second non-falling region 79 (see FIG. 4) in the second starting port 21, and after winning the second starting port 21, the second non-falling region 79 is displayed. The game ball that has passed is detected.

  The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The big prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 30. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in the normal winning opening 27 and detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 27.

  As the solenoids, an electric chew solenoid 24 and a special prize opening solenoid 33 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the opening / closing member 23 of the electric chew 22. The big winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the big winning device 31.

  Further, the main control board 80 is connected with a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol hold indicator 43, and a general symbol hold indicator 44. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a ball lending device 120, a ball lending device 130 and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and lending a ball based on information such as a prepaid card inserted) And the launching device 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 a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the 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. The decorative movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 although not shown in FIG. Specifically, the production 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. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the decorative movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

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

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “big jackpot” and “offset” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

  When a big win is won in the special symbol lottery, a “big hit game” is executed in which the big prize opening 30 is opened with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the big win). The jackpot game is equivalent to a special game.

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

  As a result of the special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won, a jackpot game for opening the jackpot 30 over 16R is executed. More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (A), the types of jackpots that can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) are “probable change time bonus”, “probability change non-time bonus” And “non-probable non-temporal bonus”. The types of jackpots that can be won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special map 2) include “short-term jackpot at probability change” and “short-jacket at non-probability time”. In any case, the number of times the big prize opening 30 is opened per 1R is 1 and the maximum opening time is 29.5 seconds.

The relationship between each jackpot and the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot is as follows. The gaming state will be described in detail later.
“Short-range jackpot when probability changes”… “Highly accurate base”
“Probability non-temporal short hits”… “High accuracy low base”
"Non-probable non-temporal short hits" ... "Low-probability low base"
“Non-probable short and big hit”… “Low-accuracy base”

  Note that, when the winning of “probable change time big hit” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_probable time short symbol” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when “probability variation non-short-time big hit” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_probability non-time-short symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when “non-probable change non-temporal bonus” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_non-probable change non-short-time special symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

  In addition, when “probable change time big bonus” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_probable time short symbol” is stopped and displayed on second special symbol display 41b. Further, when “non-probable change time big bonus” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_non-probable change short symbol” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (B), the probability of allocating to each jackpot in the lottery shown in Fig. 1 is 50% for "probable change time bonus", 30% for "probability non-time bonus", "Is 20%. Therefore, the rush rate to the high probability state (referred to as “high probability state rush rate” or “probability rush rate”) in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is 80%. However, in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, the entry rate into the short time state described later (referred to as “entrance rate easy entry state”, “high base state entry rate” or “short entry rate”) is 50%.

  In this embodiment, the control to the high base state, which will be described later, is always performed along with the control to the short time state. Therefore, when it is controlled to a high probability state without being controlled to the short time state, it is a low base state. In the low base state, it is not easy to win the second start port 21 related to the electric chew 22. Therefore, in the low base state, it is necessary to play a game aiming at the first start port 20 instead of the second start port 21. Therefore, the game ball passes through the first falling area 72 when winning the first starting port 20, and immediately after the jackpot game ends, the game ball falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state. Therefore, the substantial probability variation entry rate in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is 50% excluding the distribution rate of 30% to the “probability variation non-temporal bonus”. In addition, when “Special figure 1_probable change short symbol” is won, as will be described later, the control to the short time state is substantially continued until the next jackpot winning.

  In addition, the probability of allocating to each jackpot in the lottery shown in Fig. 2 is 80% for "probable change jackpot" and 20% for "non-probable change jackpot". Therefore, the probability change entry rate in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is 80% as in the lottery shown in FIG. Moreover, the short-time entry rate in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is 100%, which is higher than that in the special drawing 1.

  In this embodiment, when the high base state is controlled in accordance with the control to the short time state, it is easy to enter the second start port 21 related to the electric chew 22. The game balls that have won the second start opening 21 almost always pass through the second non-falling region 79. Therefore, as long as the short-time state continues, the high probability state does not fall into the normal probability state. Therefore, the substantial probability variation entry rate in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is 80%, which is the same as the nominal probability variation entry rate.

  In addition, when “Special figure 2_probable change time short symbol” is won, as will be described later, the control to the short time state is substantially continued until the next big hit win. Therefore, the control to the high probability state is substantially continued until the next jackpot winning. On the other hand, if “Special figure 2_Short symbol for non-probable change” is won, the control to the short state will end when the execution of the special symbol variation display for 100 times is completed without winning the jackpot. And controlled in a non-short-time state.

  Here, in the present pachinko machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 9A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0-9. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 include “reach random numbers” and “variation pattern random numbers” in addition to jackpot random numbers and hit type random numbers.

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

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random number acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-240.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

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

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 10D). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 10E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 12). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state (see FIG. 12). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the winning of “probability change short jackpot” (see FIG. 8) is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. In the high-accuracy base state, if there is no passage to the fall area (the first fall area 72 or the second fall area 77), variable display of a special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment), or Or, when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed, the game ends. As long as the player is aiming at the second starting port 21 that is easy to enter the ball in the high base state, no passage to the fall region occurs. Therefore, this highly accurate and high base state continues substantially until the next jackpot winning.

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the winning of “non-probable change short jackpot” (see FIG. 8) is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. The game state after the jackpot game based on the winning of the “non-probability change non-time short jackpot” (see FIG. 8) is also this “normal game state”. Note that the gaming state after the jackpot game based on the winning of “probability non-temporal jackpot” (see FIG. 8) is a high-probability state, a non-short-time state, and a low base state. Although it is referred to as “base state”, in this embodiment, the state immediately falls from the high probability state to the normal probability state. For this reason, when winning the “probability non-time-saving jackpot”, the gaming state after the jackpot game is substantially the normal gaming state.

  In this embodiment, a state in which the jackpot game (special game) is being executed is referred to as a “jackpot game state (special game state)”.

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

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. Note that the initial period value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly.

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

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed subsequent to the output process (S101), various sensors (first start opening sensor 20a for falling, first start opening sensor 20b for non-falling, falling) mainly attached to the pachinko machine 1 The detection signals detected by the second start opening sensor 21a, the non-falling second start opening sensor 21b, the big winning opening sensor 30a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 6)) are read in accordance with the type of the winning opening. The number of prize balls (for example, 15 balls for the big winning opening, 3 balls for the first starting opening 20, 2 balls for the second starting opening 21, 10 balls for the normal winning opening 27) A prize ball command for designating to be issued is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. The prize ball command is transmitted to the payout control board (prize ball payout means) 110 in the output process (S101). Upon receiving the prize ball command, the payout control board 110 pays out the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball command. In the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103), start port sensor detection processing (S104), normal operation processing (S105), special operation processing (S106), and reserved ball number processing (S108) described later are executed. To do. Thereafter, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S109), the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled in a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 13). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 15, in the starting port sensor detection process (S104), first, whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won at the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a for falling or the second start port sensor 21b for non-falling. (S203). If a game ball has not won the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S208, but if a game ball has won the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached “4” (the upper limit number). (S204). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached “4” (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S208. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than “4” (S204). NO), 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-) RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in the second special figure hold memory. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the portion 85b. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a falling lottery process (S207) described later.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, the first start port sensor 20a for falling or the first start port sensor 20b for non-falling. Whether or not is detected is determined (S208). If no game ball is won at the first starting port 20 (NO at S208), the process is completed. If a game ball is won at the first starting port 20 (YES at S208), the special figure 1 is on hold. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached “4” (the upper limit number) ( S209). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached “4” (YES in S209), the process is completed, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than “4” (NO in S209). ), "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number (S210).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S211) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S211), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) and the hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-) AS value), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value), and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired). The acquired random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 1 balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a falling lottery process (S212) described later.

  [Falling lottery process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the falling lottery process (S207 or S212), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the falling area (either the first falling area 72 or the second falling area 77). Determination is made (S301). That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by either the first falling start sensor 20a or the second falling start sensor 21a. If the determination result is NO, the present process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S302). The probability variation flag is a flag indicating that the current gaming state is a high probability state.

  If the decision result in the step S302 is NO, the present process is finished. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S302 is YES, the fall flag is turned ON (S303), and the current special figure holding ball number is set in the fall counter provided in the RAM 84 (S304). More specifically, in step S304, if it is a falling lottery process (S207) based on winning at the second starting port 21, the value of the special figure 2 reserved ball number is set in the falling counter. Further, in the case of the falling lottery process (S212) based on the winning at the first starting port 20, the value of the special figure 1 reserved ball number is set in the falling counter. By performing such a falling lottery process, when a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21 in the high probability state passes the second falling region 77, the jackpot determination based on the winning is changed to the normal probability state. In addition, when a game ball that has won a prize at the first start port 20 passes through the first fall area 72, the game is controlled from the jackpot determination based on the prize to the normal probability state.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 17, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of ordinary symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is equal to or greater than “4” (S401). If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is equal to or greater than “4” (YES in S401), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not “4” or more (NO in S401), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S402), and a normal symbol random number acquisition process (S403) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S403), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 9B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 as a current value. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 18 following the start port sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the electric Chu 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S601), the normal symbol standby process (S602) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (NO in S601). , YES in S603), normal symbol variation processing (S604) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “3” (both NO in S601 and S603, YES in S605), normal symbol confirmation processing (S606 When the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S601, S603, and S605), the normal electric accessory processing (S607) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

  [Normal Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol waiting process (S602), it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S701). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0”, the normal symbol hit determination process described later is performed (S702).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol hit determination process (S702), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S703). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 10 (E), if the game state is a short-time state, the normal symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. The symbols that are stopped and displayed (derived display) as a result of the normal symbol variable display (variable display) by the normal symbol display 42 are the normal winning symbols (“XX” when the result of the normal symbol lottery is “win”. ”, ○: lit, ●: off), and“ lost ”is a normal losing pattern (“ ● ○ ”).

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

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

  [Normal Symbol Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal symbol determination processing (S702), first, a normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the normal symbol storage unit 86. Is read (S801). Next, the address of the normal symbol hit determination table (FIG. 10D) is set (S802). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S803). If it is in the short time state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the table for the short time state (the hit determination values are “1” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 10D (S804). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the read normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is a non-time-short state, based on a table for non-time-short state (hit determination values “210” to “240”) in the normal symbol per-judgment determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (S805).

  If the result of the hit determination (S804, S805) is “win”, the normal hit flag is turned on (S806), and the normal figure stop symbol data (11H) corresponding to the normal hit symbol is provided in the RAM 84. This is set in the buffer (S807), and this process is completed. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination (S804, S805) is “losing”, the normal symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the normal loss symbol is set in the normal symbol buffer (S807), and this processing is performed. Finish. In this embodiment, even in the non-time-short state, the normal symbol lottery is won with a probability of about 1/8, and the electric chew 22 is opened. This is because the second special figure hold can be generated during the jackpot game. Note that the normal symbol variation time in the non-time-short state may be shorter than that of this embodiment (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) so that the normal symbol lottery is frequently executed during the jackpot game.

  [Normal Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal symbol variation processing (S604), it is first determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S1001). . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S1001), the normal symbol variation stop command is set (S1002), and the normal operation status is set to “3” (S1003). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the normal symbol variation display with the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal loss symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S1004), this processing is ended.

  [Normal Symbol Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal symbol determination processing (S606), it is first determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed (S1101). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S1101), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal hit flag is ON (S1102). If the normal hit flag is not ON (NO in S1102), the normal operation status is set to “1” (S1108), and this process is finished.

  On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S1102), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S1103). If it is in the time-short state, the open pattern in the time-short state is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22 (S1104). The open pattern in the short-time state is an open pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times as shown in the electric chew release TBL2 in FIG. Accordingly, “3” is set in the electric chew release counter that counts the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened. The interval time between releases is 1 second.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state (NO in S1103), the open pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22 (S1105). The open pattern in the non-short-time state is an open pattern in which a 0.2 second release is performed once as shown in the electric chew release TBL1 in FIG. Accordingly, “1” is set in the electric chew release counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S1104, S1105), the opening of the auxiliary game is started (S1106), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S1107), and this process ends.

  [Normal Electric Power Object Processing] As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal electric power object processing (S607), it is first determined whether or not the normal hit end flag is ON (S1201). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the electric chew 22 has ended in the auxiliary game.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1201), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is open (that is, whether or not the electric chew 22 is open) (S1202). If it is not open (NO in S1202), it is determined whether or not the time for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached, that is, the opening time in the auxiliary game (the interval time before opening) has elapsed. It is determined whether it has reached the time to start opening, or the interval time between opening has passed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S1203). The second start port 21 is opened (S1204).

  On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1202), it is determined whether or not the time for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, a predetermined open time after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1205), if not reached, the process is terminated, and if reached, the second start port 21 is closed (closed) (S1206).

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

  On the other hand, if the normal winning end flag is ON in step S1201 (YES in S1201), the opening operation of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is all completed, and then the interval time after the closing in the auxiliary game is continued. It is determined whether or not (auxiliary game ending time) has elapsed (S1211). If it has not elapsed, this processing is finished. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S1211), the normal hit end flag is turned OFF (S1212), the normal hit flag is turned OFF (S1213), and the normal operation status is set to “1” (S1214). This process is finished. As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the normal symbol standby process (S602, see FIG. 18) is executed again as the normal operation process (S105).

  [Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) after the normal operation process (S105) (see FIG. 14). In the special action process (S106), as shown in FIG. 24, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the special prize winning device 31 is divided into four stages. Is assigned. If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), a special symbol standby process (S1302) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “2” (NO in S1301) , S1303: YES), special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the “special action status” is “3” (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305), special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) When the “special operation status” is “4” (S1301, S1303, and S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figures 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1408). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1408), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, it has already been It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1415). If so (YES in S1415), the process ends. If not (S1415) NO), after waiting for elapse of a predetermined standby time, a customer standby command for displaying the standby screen is set (S1416).

  In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ) Is performed, a fall process (S1402), a special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1403), and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1404) described later are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by 1 (S1405). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth special figure storage unit 85b holds the fourth. The corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1406). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1407). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1407), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1407) includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1404) ( Information including variable time information).

  Also, if the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1408), that is, there is no hold information of Special Figure 2, When there are one or more random number counter value groups (holding information in FIG. 1) acquired due to winning at the starting port 20, a fall process (S1409) and a special figure 1 jackpot determination process to be described later (S1410) and special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1411) are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1412). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1413). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1414). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1414), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1414) includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1411) (S1411). Information including variable time information).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. And in this form, the lottery based on the 2nd special figure reservation has a shorter time entry rate and a substantial probability change entry rate than the lottery based on the 1st special figure reservation (refer FIG. 8 (B)). ).

  [Falling Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the falling process (S1402 or S1409), first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the fall flag is ON (S1901). The fall flag is a flag indicating that the passing to the fall area (the first fall area 72 or the second fall area 77) has occurred at the time of a valid start prize (start prize that triggered the acquisition of random numbers) (FIG. 15). And FIG. 16). If the fall flag is not ON in step S1901 (NO in S1901), the process is immediately terminated because the fall from the high probability state to the normal probability state is not performed.

  On the other hand, if the fall flag is ON (YES in S1901), the fall counter is decremented by 1 (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the fall counter is “0” (S1903). If the value of the fall counter is not “0” (NO in S1903), it is not the execution timing of the jackpot determination based on the random value acquired when passing to the fall area (the first fall area 72 or the second fall area 77). The present process is finished without terminating the control to the high probability state. On the other hand, if the value of the fall counter is “0” (YES in S1903), the probability variation flag is turned OFF to end the control to the high probability state (S1904), and if the time reduction flag is ON, the time reduction is made. The flag is also turned off (S1905 and S1906). Then, the fall flag is turned off (S1907), a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1908), and this processing is completed.

  [Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (Special figure 1 jackpot determination process)] Special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1403) and special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1410) are based on FIG. 27 because the processing flow is the same. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1403) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1410), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a judgment value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1403), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure reservation hold). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1410), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, the address of the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a table for non-high probability state (big hit determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A). Whether the value is a big hit is determined based on “628” and “629”) (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination values are “620” to “629”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A)? It is determined whether or not (S1505).

  If the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is “big hit”, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. The type is determined (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 8A) corresponding to the hit type is set in the special figure buffer provided in the RAM 84. (S1508), the process proceeds to step S1509. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the special symbol buffer (S1508), and the process proceeds to step S1509. In step S1509, a symbol designation command including information on the special symbol stop symbol data set in step S1508 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. The determination of success / failure based on the random number value acquired by entering the first starting port 20 is referred to as first determination of success / failure, and the determination of success / failure based on the random number value acquired by entering the second starting port 21 is performed. It is assumed that the second win / fail decision is made.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1404) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1411) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1404) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1411), first, whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) ) Is determined (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the variation pattern random number counter value (label −) is referred to by referring to the non-temporal state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the non-temporal state and jackpot in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on (TRND-T1 value) (S1603).

  In step S1602, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1602), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 10C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach) (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach random number value (NO in S1604), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reachless loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach (S1606). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 29, the reference variation pattern determination table is the table in the short-time state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 11). Processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1606 except that the determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the short-time state. In other words, if the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1607), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the short-time state middle jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and jackpot in FIG. 11). (S1608).

  If the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1609), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referenced with reference to the loss table with reach during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and loss with reach in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1610). Further, if the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1609), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to by referring to the reach-less loss table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and non-reach loss in FIG. 11). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1611).

  In the variation pattern determination table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained balls “ Works when 2 ”to“ 4 ”. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. In addition, the probability that a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected when the jackpot is won is lower than that in the non-short-time state. That is, a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than that in the non-time-short state is easily selected. In other words, the variation pattern determination table in the short time state is a table in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-short time state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 28 (S1612), and this process is terminated. The information on the variation pattern set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1407 or S1414 in the special symbol standby process (S1302).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In addition, when reaching reach, it is determined whether the reach is normal reach or super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 11). The SP reach is a reach having a longer variation time after reach than normal reach. In this embodiment, the SP reach is executed progressively through the normal reach.

  In this embodiment, there are three types of SP reach: weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach (see the remarks column in FIG. 11). In addition, it is good also as a structure containing types other than these as a kind of SP reach. The above three types of SP reach have different jackpot expectations. Specifically, the jackpot expectation level increases in the order of weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the distribution ratios of various variation patterns are set so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of weak SP reach A, weak SP reach B, and strong SP reach.

  More specifically, the strong SP reach is most easily selected at the time of winning the big hit, the weak SP reach B is then easily selected, and then the weak SP reach A is easily selected. The rate at which normal reach is selected is the lowest. In contrast, normal reach is most easily selected at the time of a loss, then weak SP reach A is easily selected, and then weak SP reach B is easily selected. The rate at which strong SP reach is selected is the lowest.

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1404 or S1411, FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1701). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1701), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

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

  [Special Symbol Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination processing (S1306), it is first determined whether or not the special symbol stop time (see FIG. 11) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1801), game state management processing described later is performed (S1802).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1803), the special operation status is set to “4” (S1804). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process described later (S1805). Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S1806), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1807).

  Subsequent to step S1807, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (refer to FIG. 8A for details) corresponding to the type of winning jackpot (S1808). At this time, the value of the big prize opening counter that counts the number of times the big prize opening during the jackpot game is opened is set to a value corresponding to the type of the winning big prize.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1803 (NO in S1803), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1809), and this processing is ended.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the game state management process (S1802), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON, the special symbol executed during the high probability state is determined. The value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations is decremented by 1 (S2002), it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S2003), and if it is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to “10000” when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON, the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of special symbol changes executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006). It is determined whether or not the value of the counter is “0” (S2007). If it is “0”, the time reduction flag is turned off (S2008). If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2009. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “100” or “10000” when shifting to the hour / hour state. This point will be described later.

  Thereafter, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2009), and ends this process.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state reset process (S1805), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-short-time state are controlled. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game. Note that the low base state in the present embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no support for winning by the electric chew 22, and does not take into account the base up based on the operation of the big winning device.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the fall flag is ON (S2105). If the fall flag is not ON (NO in S2105), the process ends. On the other hand, if the fall flag is ON (YES in S2105), the fall flag is turned OFF (S2106), the value of the fall counter is reset (S2107), that is, cleared to “0”, Finish the process. The reason for this is to prevent the high probability state after the end of the jackpot game from ending based on the passage to the falling area (the first falling area 72 or the second falling area 77) before the execution of the jackpot game. Because.

  [Special Electric Character Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric character processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the big hit game end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot game end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device 31 is all ended in the currently executed jackpot game.

  If the big hit game end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 30 is being opened (that is, whether or not the big winning device 31 is being opened) (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not it has reached the time to open the big prize opening 30, that is, the time to start opening the big prize opening 30 after the opening time of the jackpot game has passed, Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the interval time between releases has passed and the time for starting the next release has been reached (S2203).

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, the special winning opening 30 is opened according to the set opening pattern (S2204).

  If the big prize opening 30 is being opened in step S2202 (YES in S2202), the number of winning prizes to the big prize opening 30 in the round game (unit open game) is the prescribed maximum number of prizes (8 per round in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not (S2205). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2205), whether or not the time for closing the special winning opening 30 has been reached (that is, a predetermined opening time after the special winning opening 30 is opened (see FIG. 8A)) (S2206) is determined. If the opening time of the special winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2206), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2205) or when the opening time of the big winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2206), that is, one of the two opening end conditions is satisfied. If so, the special winning opening 30 is closed (blocked) (S2207). Then, the value of the big prize opening opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2208), and it is determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening opening counter is “0” (S2209). If it is not “0” (NO in S2209), the process ends to start the next release.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2209), a jackpot ending command is set to end the jackpot game (S2210), and the jackpot game ending is started (S2211). Then, the jackpot game end flag is set and the process ends (S2212).

  Also, if the jackpot game end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), it is determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot game has elapsed because all the opening of the jackpot 30 in the jackpot game has ended. However, if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2213), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2213), the jackpot game end flag is turned off (S2214), and then a game state setting process (S2215) described later is performed to turn off the jackpot flag (S2216). Then, the special operation status is set to “1” and the process is terminated (S2217).

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2215), first, whether or not the type of jackpot (special symbol type) won this time is a probability change jackpot (see FIG. 8 (A)). It is determined whether or not (S2301). The jackpot type won this time is determined based on the value of the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure buffer. In step S2301, if the probability variation is a big hit (YES in S2301), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2302), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2303). The value set in the probability variation counter is “10000” means that there is a passage to the fall area (the first fall area 72 or the second fall area 77) or until the next jackpot is won. In other words, the high probability state does not end.

  Subsequent to step S2303, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a time bonus (see FIG. 8A) (S2304). If it is a time-saving hit (YES in S2304), the time-saving flag is turned on (S2305), the time-counting counter is set to “10000” (S2306), and the process proceeds to step S2310. The value set to the time reduction counter (number of time reductions) is “10000” means that in this embodiment, the time reduction state does not end unless the high probability state ends. The number of time reductions corresponds to “the upper limit number of executions of symbol variation display that can be controlled to the easy entry state”.

  When both the probability variation flag and the hourly flag are turned on, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a shorter time state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). In this highly accurate and high base state, as long as a game is aimed at the electric chew 22, the game ball hardly passes into the fall area (the first fall area 72 or the second fall area 77). Therefore, this highly accurate base state is continued until the next jackpot winning. Note that the entry rate into the high-accuracy base state is 50% in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 and 80% in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 (see FIG. 8B).

  On the other hand, if it is not a time-saving big hit in step S2304, the process proceeds to step S2310 without turning on the time-saving flag. In this case, the probability variation flag is turned on, but the time reduction flag is not turned on. Therefore, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state (that is, a highly accurate low base state). In the low base state, it is difficult to win the electric Chu 22. Therefore, the player plays the game aiming for winning in the first starting port 20 by left-handed. The game balls that have won the first start opening 20 almost always pass through the first fall region 72. Therefore, the special symbol lottery in the high probability state is hardly executed, and the control to the high probability state ends immediately after the jackpot game ends. Note that the entry rate into the highly accurate low base state is 30% in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 and 0% in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 (see FIG. 8B).

  If it is not a probable big hit in step S2301 (NO in S2301), it is then determined whether or not it is a time and big hit (see FIG. 8A) (S2307). If it is a time-saving hit (YES in S2307), the time-saving flag is turned on (S2308), the time-counting counter is set to “100” (S2309), and the process proceeds to step S2310. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is won. The entry rate into the low-accuracy base state is 0% in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 and 20% in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 (see FIG. 8B).

  On the other hand, if it is not a time-saving big hit in step S2307, the process proceeds to step S2310 without turning on the time-saving flag. Thus, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state (that is, a low probability low base state). The entry rate into the low probability low base state is 20% in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 and 0% in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 (see FIG. 8B).

  In step S2310, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has been set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the game state setting process ends. In this embodiment, the time-short state in which the number of time reductions is set to “100” is referred to as “time-short state A”, and the time-short state in which the time reduction number is set to “10000” times is referred to as “time-short state B”. I will do it. In other words, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of time-saving states with different times of times, in other words, there are a plurality of types of high-base states.

  [Holding Ball Number Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the holding ball number processing (S108) following the special operation processing (S106). In the reserved ball number processing (S108), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM 84 are read (S2801). Next, a reserved ball number command for notifying the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2802).

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

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

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The random number for determining the effect includes 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 notification effect determining factor for determining various notice effects. There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

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

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is determined by the microcomputer 91 for effect control. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), an input process (S4201) is first 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, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4304) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (to be described later) is sent to the lamp control board 107 in order to cause the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created or output so as to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing that matches 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 setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process to be described later is performed (S4301). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Subsequently, 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 (S4303).

  Thereafter, the production control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66), and creates voice data (data for controlling output of voice from the speaker 67) and voice. Other processing such as outputting to the control board 106 and updating various effect determination random numbers is executed (S4304).

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a symbol designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, the effect symbol selection process is performed (S4402). In the effect symbol selection process (S4402), based on the information of the special symbol stop symbol data indicated by the symbol designation command, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (see FIG. 2) to be finally stopped and displayed by the variable effect. decide. Note that the information of the special figure stop symbol data acquired here can be used as appropriate in each process described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 (B), if the special symbol type is “Special Figure 1_Short Time at Probability Change” or “Special Figure 2_Short Time at Probability Change”, the combination of production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R As a result, a double eye of “3” or “7” is selected. If the special symbol type is “special symbol 2_non-probable change short symbol”, a “1”, “5”, or “9” double eye is selected as the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. Further, if the special symbol type is “special diagram 1_probability non-short-time symbol” or “special diagram 1_non-probability non-short-time symbol”, the combinations of production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are “2”, “4”, Select the “6” or “8” doublet. Further, if the special symbol type is not any of the above “big hit symbols” but “losing symbol”, the combination of the directing symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, and in the case of reaching loss, In the case of a lossless reach, select a break such as “635”. Note that a random number for determining the effect symbol is used for determining the effect symbol.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination is selected, an odd number of presentation symbols is selected, and when the winning combination is not selected, an even number of presentation symbols is selected. Odd effect symbols are referred to as specific effect symbols, and even effect symbols are referred to as non-specific effect symbols. When the jackpot winning is notified by the specific effect design, the player can recognize that the game is controlled to the high base state after the jackpot game is over.

  In addition, in the case of winning in the time and college bonus, especially when winning in the probability change time and college bonus, the design symbol “3” or “7” is selected. The effect symbol “3” or “7” is referred to as a special specific effect symbol. When the jackpot winning is notified by the special specific effect design, the player can recognize that the high-accuracy base state continues until the next jackpot winning after the jackpot game ends. It should be noted that it is possible to appropriately change what display style of the effect design is adopted as the special specific effect design, the specific effect design, and the non-specific effect design.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when a non-temporal jackpot is won, regardless of whether the non-temporal jackpot is a probabilistic non-temporal jackpot or a non-probable non-temporal jackpot, the jackpot winning is notified with a non-specific effect design. I am going to do that. The reason is that even if the probability variation non-temporal jackpot is won and the game is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game, it is immediately controlled to the normal probability state based on the winning to the first start port 20, This is because a privilege (execution of a big hit lottery with a high probability) by the control to a high probability state cannot be substantially received. In other words, there is substantially no difference in the amount of privilege that can be received from the case of winning the non-probable non-temporal symbol. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood when receiving a privilege based on the control to the high probability state when winning the “probability non-temporal bonus”.

  Returning to FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 following step S4402 (S4403). For example, a variation effect start process described later is performed (S4404). Next, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). If it has been received, a variation effect end process described later is performed (S4406).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, a jackpot game effect selection process is performed (S4408). In the jackpot game effect selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed to select a pattern (contents) of the jackpot game effect to be executed during the jackpot game. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the jackpot game effect with the selected jackpot game effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game effect includes an opening effect that is executed during the opening of the jackpot game and a round effect that is executed during the round game of the jackpot game.

  When the opening effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Perform jackpot game production.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410). In the ending effect selection process (S4410), an ending effect pattern (contents) to be executed at the time of ending the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  When the ending effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Ending production.

  Specifically, the ending effect of non-temporal jackpot (non-probabilistic non-temporal jackpot and probabilistic non-temporal jackpot) is an effect of displaying an image of “See you!” On the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. is there. As a result, the player is notified that the low base state is controlled. In addition, the ending effect for the uncertain change time junior college is an effect of displaying an image of “A mode entry!” On the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 45 (b). As a result, the player is informed that the low-accuracy base state is controlled. Further, the ending effect for the probability change time junior college is an effect of displaying an image of “B mode entry!” On the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 45 (c). As a result, the player is notified that the base state is controlled to be highly accurate.

  Returning to FIG. 41, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (S4411). In other processing (S4411), processing based on received commands other than the above-described commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command, a normal symbol variation stop command, a gaming state designation command, a reserved ball number command, etc.) is performed. Then, the received command analysis process ends.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the change effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change start command (S5001). The variation start command includes variation pattern information.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S5002). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different, such as the characters and items that appear, and the background image is different. The variation effect is also executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, the mode status takes values from “1” to “3”, and each value is assigned to the rendering modes N, A, and B. The effect mode N is an effect mode that is executed when the low base state is controlled. The effect mode A is an effect mode that is executed when the low-accuracy base state is controlled. The effect mode B is an effect mode that is executed when the high-accuracy and high-base state is controlled. Accordingly, by confirming whether the effect mode is N, A, or B, the player can grasp the current gaming state.

  Returning to FIG. 42, in the variation effect start processing (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variation effect pattern (S5003) following reference to the mode status (S5002). Specifically, the random number for determining the changing effect pattern is acquired, and the value of the mode status is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of the effect mode and the type of the change pattern (P1 in FIG. 11). A variation effect pattern is selected by selecting one table based on the analysis result of the variation start command and determining the obtained random effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. Thereby, for example, details of the effect symbol variation effect including details of the type of SP reach (for example, which of a plurality of reach effects are performed as the weak SP reach A) is determined. In other words, once the variation production pattern is determined, the production symbol variation production time, the production symbol variation display mode, the presence / absence of reach production, the contents of reach production, the presence / absence of production button production (SW production), the contents of production button production, production development The details of the content of the effect design variation effect comprising the configuration, the type of effect design background, and the like are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a notice effect (S5004). Specifically, a random number for determining the announcement effect is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the type of special symbol and the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command. The notice effect is selected by selecting and using the selected table to determine the acquired notice effect random number. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined.

  As an example of the notice effect, the notice in the golden frame indicating that the degree of expectation for the jackpot winning (hereinafter referred to as “winning expectation”) is high, in the green frame indicating that the degree of expectation is medium A serif notice, a serif notice in a blue frame indicating that the expected degree of winning is lower than these, and the like. In other words, the notice effect is an effect that indicates the expected winning degree to the player before the final winning notification by the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. Each reach production such as the weak SP reach A, the weak SP reach B, and the strong SP reach described above indicates the winning expectation degree to the player before the final winning notification by the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. Production.

  Subsequent to step S5004, the effect control microcomputer 91 starts the effect design variation effect in the effect design selected in step S4402, the variation effect pattern selected in step S5003, and the notice effect selected in step S5004. An effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5005), and the variation effect start process is terminated. When the variable effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103, and displays the image display device. 7 is performed on the display screen 7a.

  [Variation effect end processing] As shown in FIG. 43, in the change effect end processing (S4406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change stop command (S5101) and refers to the mode status (S5102). Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the variation display of the special symbol whose variation is to be stopped is a big hit, that is, the symbol as a result of the big hit determination process is confirmed (S5103). (S5104) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5109.

  In the mode status change process (S5104), if the result of the change display of the special symbol whose change is to be stopped is a non-temporal hit, the mode status is set to “1” (mode status corresponding to the production mode N). (See FIG. 44). In addition, if it is a non-probable change time bonus, the mode status is set to “2” (mode status corresponding to the rendering mode A) (see FIG. 44). Further, if the winning time is a big hit, the mode status is set to “3” (mode status corresponding to the rendering mode B) (see FIG. 44). The initial value of the mode status is “1” (mode status corresponding to the rendering mode N). By such a change of the mode status, the effect mode in the effect symbol variation effect executed in parallel with the next special symbol variation display is changed to the effect mode corresponding to the changed mode status.

  Further, in the mode status change process (S5104), an upper limit is set to the value M of the effect mode counter corresponding to the changed effect mode in order to set an upper limit for the number of times of special symbol change display in the effect mode after the change. . Specifically, when changing to the effect mode A, the value Ma of the effect mode counter is set to 100 (see FIG. 44). Further, when changing to the effect mode B, 10000 is set to the value Mb of the effect mode counter (see FIG. 44). In the effect mode N, there is no upper limit to the number of times the special symbol is changed in the effect mode (see FIG. 44).

  Returning to FIG. 43, if NO in step S5103, the microcomputer 91 for effect control subsequently determines whether or not the mode status is “1”, that is, whether or not the effect mode is N (S5105). If the mode status is “1”, the process proceeds to step S5109. On the other hand, if the mode status is not “1”, the value M (Ma or Mb) of the effect mode counter corresponding to the current effect mode is decremented by 1 (S5106), and the value M must be “0”. If (NO in S5107), the process proceeds to step S5109. On the other hand, if it becomes “0” (YES in S5107), the mode status is set to “1” in order to return to the production mode N (S5108), and the process proceeds to step S5109. In step S5109, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a change effect end command to end the change effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  When the change effect end command set in step S5109 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 ends the change effect. As a result, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that have been variably displayed on the display screen 7a (for example, displayed so as to swing up and down) are definitely stopped and displayed (the display is stopped without shaking). Become).

7). Advantages of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first passing rate (percentage substantially as a percentage when the first starting port 20 is won during the high probability state. 100 ") passes through the first fall passage 71 and the high probability state ends (see FIG. 3). On the other hand, when the second start port 21 is awarded, the high probability state is ended by passing through the second fall passage 76 at the second passing rate (substantially “0” as a percentage) (FIG. 4). That is, the fall probability from the high probability state to the normal probability state is different between when the first start port 20 is won and when the second start port 21 is won. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the difference in the falling probability, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest in the gaming machine that performs the mechanical (structural) falling lottery.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the game ball is likely to win the second starting port 21 in the high base state, a game aimed at winning the second starting port 21 is made by hitting right. . Therefore, in the high-accuracy and high-base state, the game proceeds with the second passage rate, which is the passage rate to the second fall passage 76 in the second start port 21, as the fall probability from the high probability state. On the other hand, in the low base state, it is not easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 21, so that a game aiming for winning to the first starting port 20 is made by left-handed. Therefore, in the high probability low base state, the game proceeds with the first passing rate, which is the passing rate to the first falling passage 71 in the first starting port 20, as the falling probability from the high probability state. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to advance the game with different falling probabilities according to the gaming state. Therefore, it becomes possible to raise the player's interest in the difference in the gaming state, and thereby the gaming interest can be improved.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second passing rate is substantially “0” as a percentage, so that the high probability state continues as long as the second start port 21 is aimed at in the highly accurate base state. (High probability state is maintained). On the other hand, since the first passing rate is substantially “100” as a percentage, the high probability state always ends when the high base state ends and the first starting port 20 is awarded (normal probability). (Return to the state). That is, it is possible to provide a new gameability without worrying about falling from a high probability state during a highly accurate and high base state in a gaming machine that makes a mechanical (structural) falling lottery.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if it is controlled to the high probability state, if it is not controlled to the high base state accordingly, the normal probability is increased from the high probability state based on the winning to the first starting port 20. When falling to a state, the short-term rush rate (high base state rush rate) in the case of winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination (first winning / failing determination) based on the winning at the first starting port 20 is the probability change rush rate. It is set lower than (high probability state entry rate) (see FIG. 8B). Therefore, the substantial probability variation entry rate in the case of winning the jackpot in the first success / failure determination is the same as the short time entry rate. On the other hand, the short-term rush rate when winning a jackpot in the winning / failing determination (second winning / failing determination) based on the winning at the second starting port 21 is set higher than the probability variable rush rate (FIG. 8B )reference). Therefore, when winning a big hit in the second win / fail determination, the probability variation rush rate is not affected by the short-time rush rate, and becomes a ratio as set. Therefore, even if the nominal probability change rush rate is set to be the same for the jackpot winning in the first winning / failing determination and the jackpot winning in the second winning / failing determination, the substantial probability changing rush rate is the same in the first winning / failing determination. It is possible to make a difference between the big win and the big win in the second win / fail determination (see FIG. 8B).

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

<Modification 1>
In the above embodiment, the first start winning device 19 is configured such that the fall probability is approximately 100%, and the second start winning device (electric Chu 22) is configured so that the fall probability is approximately 0%. However, the falling probability in each start winning device can be arbitrarily changed. In other words, the distribution rate to the first falling region 72 or the first non-falling region 74 in the first starting winning device 19 is an arbitrary “x: y”, and the second falling in the second starting winning device (electric Chu 22). The distribution ratio to the region 77 or the second non-falling region 79 may be arbitrary “m: n” (where m ≠ x, n ≠ y). For example, the first start winning device may be configured to have a fall probability of 50%, and the second start winning device (electric chew) may be configured to have a falling probability of 10%.

  Here, the first start winning device configured to have a fall probability of 50% will be specifically described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 46, the first start winning device 19A according to this modified example includes a first common start port 20A, a first common path 70A through which game balls that have passed through the first start opening 20A pass, and a first common. A first falling passage 71A and a first non-falling passage 73A branch from the path 70A are provided. A first fall region 72A is formed in the first fall passage 71A, and a first start port sensor 20a for fall is disposed in the first fall region 72A. The first non-falling passage 73A is formed with a first non-falling region 74A, and the first non-falling start port sensor 20b is disposed in the first non-falling region 74A.

  A branch 70Aa between the first common path 70A, the first falling path 71A, and the first non-falling path 73A is a game ball that passes through the first falling path 71A among the game balls won to the first starting port 20A. And the ratio of the number of game balls passing through the first non-falling passage 73A is approximately “50:50”. In other words, in this example, the branching wall portion 70Aa distributes the game balls to the first falling passage 71A and the first non-falling passage 73A so that the distribution ratio is “50:50”. (Distributing mechanism) 70Ab is formed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to realize the gameability that remains high even if the high probability state does not end even when winning the first start winning device 19A.

<Modification 2>
Moreover, in the said form, it comprised so that the game ball which won the start opening may be distributed to either a fall area | region or a non-fall area | region according to the internal shape of the 1st start winning device 19 or the 2nd starting winning device (electricity | church 22). . On the other hand, you may comprise so that it may distribute using a non-electric movable member (distribution member). Examples of the non-electrically movable member (distribution member) include a windmill and a croon.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that it may distribute using an electrically-driven movable member (distribution member). Here, the start winning device including the electric movable member will be specifically described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 47 (A), the second start winning device (electric Chu) 22A according to the modified example has a second start port 21A and a second common path through which game balls that have passed through the second start port 21A pass. 75A, and a second falling passage 76A and a second non-falling passage 78A branched from the second common passage 75A. The second start port 21A is opened and closed by an opening / closing member 23A. The opening / closing member 23A is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6).

  A second fall region 77A is formed in the second fall passage 76A, and a second start sensor 21a for fall is disposed in the second fall region 77A. Further, a second non-falling region 79A is formed in the second non-falling passage 78A, and a second start-up sensor 21b for non-falling is arranged in the second non-falling region 79A. A movable member 68 is disposed at a branch portion 75Aa between the second common path 75A, the second fall passage 76A, and the second non-fall passage 78A. The movable member 68 is driven by a movable member solenoid (not shown). The movable member solenoid is connected to the main control board 80.

  As shown in FIG. 47A, the movable member 68 is in the first state in which the game balls are distributed to the second fall region 77A when the movable member solenoid is not energized. When the movable member 68 is in the first state, the game ball won in the second starting port 21A passes through the second fall region 77A. In addition, as shown in FIG. 47B, the movable member 68 is in the second state in which the game balls are distributed to the second non-falling region 79A when the movable member solenoid is energized. When the movable member 68 is in the second state, the game ball won in the second starting port 21A passes through the second non-falling region 79A.

  In addition, the second start port sensor 21c for winning count is arranged upstream of the branch portion 75Aa in the second common path 75A. In this modified example, the total number of winning balls to the second starting port 21A in one auxiliary game and the payout of the winning ball based on the winning to the second starting port 21A are the second start for winning count. It is configured to be performed based on detection of a game ball by the mouth sensor 21c. The detection of the game ball by the second start-up sensor 21a for falling or the second start-up sensor 21b for non-falling is an opportunity to obtain a random value for the big win lottery. It is not used as an opportunity. Thus, by providing the second start opening sensor 21c for winning count separately from the second start opening sensor 21a for falling and the second start opening sensor 21b for non-falling, the maximum number of winning prizes in one auxiliary game is provided. It is possible to reduce the possibility that a game ball winning in the second starting port 21A exceeding the above will occur. In addition, the upper limit winning number in one auxiliary game is set to nine, for example. The second start port sensor 21c for winning count is connected to the main control board 80.

  According to this modified example, by appropriately adjusting the opening / closing timing of the opening / closing member 23A and the operation timing of the movable member 68, it is possible to set the fall probability in the electric chew 22A to an arbitrary value. For example, as shown in FIG. 48, after the movable member 68 is controlled to the first state for 2 seconds from the start of the auxiliary game, the first state (FIG. 47A) is changed to the second state (FIG. 47B). ), And the movable member 68 is returned from the second state to the first state after two seconds have elapsed (see FIGS. 48A and 48D). That is, the movable member 68 is operated with such an operation pattern.

  In this case, the opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL11 shown in FIG. 48 (b), that is, opening and closing with an opening pattern in which the interval time before opening (opening time) is 1.6 seconds and the opening time is 0.5 seconds. If the member 23A is driven, when the game ball that has entered the second starting port 21A reaches the branching portion 75Aa, the movable member 68 is generally in the first state and is almost always distributed to the second fall region 77A. It becomes. Therefore, in this case, the fall probability in the electric Chu 22A is almost 100%.

  On the other hand, if the opening / closing member 23A is driven with the opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL12 shown in FIG. 48C, that is, the opening pattern with the opening time of 2 seconds and the opening time of 2 seconds, When the game ball that has entered the second starting port 21A reaches the branch portion 75Aa, the movable member 68 is generally in the second state, and is almost always distributed to the second non-falling region 79A. Therefore, in this case, the fall probability in the electric Chu 22A is almost 0%. Therefore, if the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 23A in the short-time state is the opening pattern shown in FIG. 48 (c), it is possible to realize the fall probability similar to that of the first embodiment described above. Note that the opening pattern shown in FIG. 48B may be adopted as an opening pattern in a non-time-short state.

  When a start winning device having such an electric movable member 68 (see FIG. 47) is provided, the operation pattern of the movable member 68 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 23A may be changed as follows. That is, as shown in FIGS. 49A and 49D, after the movable member 68 is controlled to the second state for a very short time of 0.2 seconds from the start of the auxiliary game, the first is continued for 1.8 seconds. Control to the state. Then, the second state is controlled again for 2 seconds. That is, the movable member 68 is operated with such an operation pattern.

  In this case, the opening / closing member 23A is opened with the opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL21 shown in FIG. 49B, that is, with the opening pattern having an opening time (opening time) of 0 seconds and an opening time of 0.5 seconds. When driven, the movable member 68 is generally in the first state when the game ball that has entered the second starting port 21A reaches the branching portion 75Aa, and is almost always distributed to the second fall region 77A. In other words, the possibility of passing to the second non-falling region 79A is extremely low. Therefore, in this case, the fall probability in the electric Chu 22A is almost 100%.

  On the other hand, the opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL22 shown in FIG. 49 (c), that is, the opening / closing time is 0 seconds which is the same as the opening time of FIG. 49 (b) and the opening time is 4 seconds. If the member 23A is driven, game balls that have entered in the first half 2 seconds of the release time are generally distributed to the second fall area 77A, but game balls that have entered in the second half 2 seconds of the release time are generally in the second non-fall area. It will be distributed to 79A. In other words, the ease of passage to the second non-falling region 79A is high. Therefore, in this case, it is possible to avoid the end of the high probability state based on the winning to the electric chew 22A if the game ball is shot so as to win only during the second half of the opening time. That is, if the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 23A in the short-time state is the opening pattern shown in FIG. 49 (c), it is necessary for the player to pay attention to the launch timing of the game ball, but the same as in the first embodiment described above. Can be realized. Note that the opening pattern shown in FIG. 49B may be adopted as an opening pattern in a non-time-short state.

  Further, the operation pattern of the movable member 68 and the opening pattern of the opening / closing member 23A may be changed as follows. That is, in the auxiliary game, the movable member 68 may be configured to start a certain operation based on the fact that the number of winnings to the second starting port 21A has reached a predetermined number of activation triggers. More specifically, in the example shown in FIGS. 50A, 50B, and 50C, the start timing of the constant operation of the movable member 68 is determined according to the number of winnings to the second starting port 21A in the auxiliary game. It's time to reach nine. The opening / closing member 23A is driven in an opening pattern (opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL31 shown in FIG. 50B) that is opened once for 0.5 seconds from the start of the auxiliary game.

  In this example, since the opening time of the second start port 21A in the auxiliary game is as extremely short as 0.5 seconds, the number of winnings to the second start port 21A in the auxiliary game is the number of operating triggers of the movable member 68 (9). It will not lead to. Therefore, the movable member 68 continues to be controlled to the first state and is not controlled to the second state. Therefore, the game balls that have won the second starting port 21A are almost always distributed to the second fall region 77A. Therefore, in this case, the fall probability in the electric Chu 22A is almost 100%.

  On the other hand, in the example shown in FIGS. 50D, 50E, and 50F, the number of operation triggers of the movable member 68 is one. The opening / closing member 23A is driven in an opening pattern (opening pattern of the electric chew opening TBL32 shown in FIG. 50 (e)) that is opened once for 2 seconds from the start of the auxiliary game. In this example, when the auxiliary game is started and one winning ball to the second starting port 21A is generated, the movable member 68 is switched from the first state to the second state, and thereafter the second state is maintained until the end of the auxiliary game. The Accordingly, the game balls that have won the second starting port 21A are almost always distributed to the second non-falling region 79A. Therefore, in this case, the fall probability in the electric Chu 22A is almost 0%. Therefore, if the opening pattern in the short-time state is the opening pattern shown in FIG. 50 (e) and the number of operation triggers of the movable member 68 is 1, it is possible to realize the same fall probability as in the first embodiment. Become. In the non-short-time state, the opening pattern may be the opening pattern shown in FIG. 50B, and the number of operation triggers of the movable member 68 may be nine.

  In the case of the configuration described based on FIG. 50, it is desirable to provide the second counting opening sensor 21c for winning count as shown in FIG. This is because the number of winning balls to the second starting port 21A can be accurately reflected in the switching control of the state of the movable member 68.

<Modification 3>
In the above embodiment, the first start winning device 19 is a start winning device that does not change the ease of entering a game ball, and the second start winning device (electric Chu 22) can change the ease of entering a game ball. A starter winning device. On the other hand, either start winning device may be a start winning device in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change.

  Furthermore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 51, a distribution structure 200 that distributes game balls to either the first start winning device 19B or the second starting winning device 22B may be provided. In this example, a three-hole crune is adopted as the distribution structure 200. Two of the three holes are normal holes 201 connected to the first start port 20B of the first start winning device 19B. The remaining one is a special hole 202 connected to the second start port 21B of the second start winning device 22B. In the first start winning device 19B, the first fall region 72B and the first non-fall region 74B are distributed at approximately “50:50”, and in the second start winning device 22B, the second fall region 77B and the second fall region 72B. It is distributed at approximately “0: 100” to the non-falling region 79B. That is, there is a possibility of falling when winning the first start winning device 19B, but the possibility of falling when winning the second starting winning device 22B is extremely low. The first start-up sensor 20a for fall is arranged in the first fall region 72B, and the first start-up sensor 20b for non-fall is arranged in the first non-fall region 74B. In addition, a second start-up sensor 21a for falling is arranged in the second fall region 77B, and a second start-up sensor 21b for non-falling is arranged in the second non-falling region 79B.

  According to such a configuration, the falling probability varies depending on the result of the game ball distribution by the distribution structure 200. Therefore, it is possible to direct the player's interest in the distribution of the game balls by the distribution structure before the game balls enter any of the plurality of start winning devices 19B, 22B having different falling probabilities, It is possible to improve the interest in games.

  In addition, in the modified example shown in FIG. 51, instead of the distribution structure 200 made of Kroun, an equal distribution body that distributes game balls equally to the first start winning device 19B and the second start winning device 22B is used. Also good.

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In the above embodiment, the probability variation entry rate is set to 80% (see FIG. 8B), but it may be set to 100%. That is, it may be configured to control to a high probability state regardless of which jackpot symbol is won. Even in this case, in the special drawing 2 lottery, as in the above embodiment, the number of time reductions is set to “10000” times (that is, the time reduction state that continues until the next jackpot winning) according to the type of the special symbol selected. The time reduction count may be set to “100” with a probability of 20%. In this gaming machine, when controlled to the high-accuracy and high-base state, it is controlled to the high-probability state for the maximum number of times of execution of the high-base state (the number of time reductions). Therefore, if configured as in this modified example, a single gaming machine can be provided with a plurality of high-probability states with different numbers of continuations. Specifically, as a game under a high probability state in one gaming machine, a game in which the high probability state continues until the next jackpot winning, and a predetermined number (100 times) of special symbol variation display is executed. It is possible to coexist with a game whose probability state ends. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest in games under a high probability state.

  It should be noted that the set number of time reductions may be other than “100” times and “10000” times. For example, symbol A, symbol B, and symbol C are provided as jackpot symbols that trigger the control to the high-probability state and the short-time state. When symbol A is selected, the number of time reductions is set to 30. The number of times may be set to 50 times, and the number of time reductions may be set to 100 times when symbol C is won. In this configuration, a time-short state where the number of time reductions is 30 is referred to as a time-short state A, a time-short state where the number of time reductions is 50 times is referred to as a time-short state B, and a time-short state where the number of time reductions is 100 is referred to as a time-short state C. In other words, there are a plurality of types of time-saving states with different times of times, in other words, there are a plurality of types of high-base states.

  In this configuration, the control to the high probability state is maintained only during the high base state. Therefore, when winning the symbol A and moving to the short-time state A, the number of special symbol lotteries received in the high-probability state (specifically, the number of lotteries in Special Fig. 2) will be 30 times. When the state is shifted to the short-time state B, the number of special symbol lottery received in the high-probability state is 50. When the symbol C is won and the state is shifted to the short-time state C, the special symbol is received in the high-probability state. The number of lotteries will be 100. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game characteristic in which the number of continuations of the high probability state varies depending on the type of the special symbol that has been won.

  In the above embodiment, the first start winning device 19 is configured to win a first special symbol, and the second start winning device (Du Chu 22) is set to act as a second special symbol. did. On the other hand, it is good also as a structure which can display only one special symbol, ie, the structure which has only one special symbol indicator. In this case, both the first start winning device 19 and the second start winning device (electric Chu 22) are provided as an operation trigger for the same special symbol.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the electric chew 22 can win the second starting port 21 only when the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state. However, if the electric chew 22 is easier to enter the second starting port 21 when the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, the electric chew 22 is in the closed state. 2 It is not necessary to make it impossible to enter the starting port 21.

  In the above embodiment, the first start winning device 19 and the second start winning device (electric Chu 22) are configured as separate bodies. On the other hand, the first start winning device 19 and the electric chew 22 may be unitized. It should be noted that even if the first start winning device 19 and the electric chew 22 are unitized, they are included in “having first and second ball entry means”.

  Moreover, in the said form, it comprised as a gaming machine which controls to a high probability state based on the kind of special symbol. On the other hand, it is good also as a gaming machine which controls to a high probability state based on passage to the specific area (so-called V zone) provided in the special winning opening. That is, a so-called V-accuracy machine may be used. In this case, in addition to or instead of the big winning device 31 of the above-described form, a big winning device having a specific area in the big winning opening is provided. And control to a high probability state is performed based on passage to the specific area in this special winning device.

  Also, in the above embodiment, by setting “10000” in the probability variation counter or “10000” in the hourly time counter (see FIG. 35), the high probability state is set based on the number of executions of the special symbol variation display. It is configured so that it does not end or the time-short state does not end. However, if the game state is not shifted based on the number of executions of the special symbol variation display, the number of symbol variation executions may not be managed by the probability variation counter or the time reduction counter.

  Moreover, in the said form, the flow path which passes left game area | region 3A is made into 1st flow path R1, and the flow path which passes right game area | region 3B is made into 2nd flow path R2, and the 1st starting port 20 is set on 1st flow path R1. The second start port 21 was disposed on the second flow path R2. On the other hand, the flow path passing through the right game area 3B is the first flow path, the flow path passing through the left game area 3A is the second flow path, and the first start port 20 is disposed on the first flow path. The second start port 21 may be arranged on the two flow paths.

  In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (numerical information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21. Based on the acquired random number, whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of winning, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

Note that the “predetermined easy entry condition end condition” of the present invention means that, in the above-described form, the execution of the jackpot game is started or the execution of the special symbol variation display over the predetermined upper limit number of executions is performed. It is to end.
In addition, it is extremely rare that the first passing rate is substantially set to “100” as a percentage, but the game ball that has entered the first entrance does not pass through the first passage (first This is a configuration in which the possibility of passing through a passage that is not a passage remains. In other words, this is an irregular case that does not pass through the first passage. For example, the structure which does not pass a 1st channel | path by the ratio of about 1 ball per 1000 balls is mentioned. This ratio is only an example.
In addition, although it is extremely rare that the second passing rate is substantially set to “0” as a percentage, there is a possibility that a game ball that has entered the second entrance will pass through the third passage. This is the remaining configuration. That is, it is a configuration in which passing through the third passage is an irregular case. For example, the structure which passes a 3rd channel | path by the ratio of about 1 ball per 1000 balls is mentioned. This ratio is only an example.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display apparatus 19 ... 1st start winning apparatus (1st ball entry means)
20 ... 1st starting port (1st entrance)
20a: first start port sensor for falling (first game ball detecting means)
20b: Non-falling first start port sensor (second game ball detecting means)
21 ... 2nd starting port (2nd entrance)
21a ... Falling-down second starter sensor (third game ball detecting means)
21b ... Non-falling second starter sensor (fourth game ball detecting means)
22 ... Electric Chu (second entry)
23 ... Opening / closing member 70 ... First common passage 71 ... First fall passage (first passage)
73 ... first non-falling passage (second passage)
75 ... 2nd common path 76 ... 2nd fall passage (3rd passage)
78 ... Second non-falling passage (fourth passage)
81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer

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A first entrance through which a game ball can enter, a first common path through which a game ball entering the first entrance passes, and a first path and a second path branched from the first common path And a first game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball passing through the first passage, and a second game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball passing through the second passage. Ball means;
A second entrance through which a game ball can enter, a second common path through which the game ball entering the second entrance passes, and a third path and a fourth path branched from the second common path A third game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball passing through the third passage, a fourth game ball detecting means capable of detecting a game ball passing through the fourth passage, and an open state and a closed state. An opening / closing member that can change the ease of entering a game ball into the second entrance,
First numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on detection of a game ball by the first game ball detection means or the second game ball detection means;
Second numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on detection of a game ball by the third game ball detection means or the fourth game ball detection means;
A go / no-go determination means for making a go / no-go determination based on the numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means or the second numerical information acquisition means;
A symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination via the variable display;
A special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player after the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode indicating that the result of the determination of success or failure is a jackpot winning;
A high probability state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the special game to a high probability state in which the jackpot winning probability in the determination of success or failure is higher than the normal probability state;
When there is either a game ball detection by the first game ball detection means or a game ball detection by the third game ball detection means, the high probability state can be terminated and the normal probability state can be controlled. High probability state termination means;
Along with the control to at least the high probability state, the game state after the end of the special game is changed to the easy entry state where the game ball can easily enter the second entrance than the non-entry easy state. A game machine equipped with an easy-to-enter state control means that can be controlled until a predetermined easy-to-enter condition is satisfied ,
The first passing rate, which is the rate at which game balls entering the first entrance, pass through the first passage, is set to “100” or substantially “100” as a percentage,
The second passing rate, which is the rate at which game balls that have entered the second entrance, pass through the third passage, is set to “0” or substantially “0” as a percentage,
The ratio of winning a jackpot that triggers the control to the high probability state (hereinafter referred to as “high probability state entry rate”) is determined whether or not it is determined based on the entrance to the first entrance (hereinafter referred to as “first success / failure determination”). The same percentage is also set for the big win in the winning judgment based on the entrance to the second entrance (hereinafter referred to as “second winning judgment”),
The ratio of winning a jackpot that triggers the control to the easy entry state (hereinafter referred to as “entry easy entry rate”) at the time of winning the big hit in the first winning / decision determination is greater than the high probability entry rate. Set to a small percentage,
The entrance easy state entry rate at the time of winning the jackpot in the second success / failure determination is set to the same rate as the high probability state entry rate or a rate larger than the high probability state entry rate,
A gaming machine characterized in that a substantial high probability state entry rate in the first success / failure determination is a ratio of the easy-to-enter state entry rate in the first success / failure determination . The gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The easy-to-enter state includes a plurality of easy-to-enter states in which the upper limit number of executions of the variable display of the symbols that can be controlled to the easy-to-enter state is different,
A gaming machine comprising an upper limit execution number setting means for setting the upper limit execution number based on the type of winning jackpot.

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