JP6143129B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

  In a conventional gaming machine, determination of success / failure is made based on the entrance of a game ball into the starting port, and after displaying a symbol or character on the symbol display unit and performing a game effect such as reach effect, The hit symbol or the off symbol indicating the result was stopped and displayed. Further, there are a number of reach effects and notice effects as game effects, and one or more game effects selected from them are executed.

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, an operation means operated by a player is provided, and a variation display unit displaying a plurality of reach variation mode types is started based on the entry of the game ball into the start port. When the operation means is operated within the operation effective period, the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display unit is stopped, and one reach fluctuation mode type is stopped and displayed. Then, the reach effect of the reach change mode type that is stopped and displayed is executed.

JP2004-8233

  However, a large number of gaming machines that perform the production mode as described in Patent Document 1 have been put on the market, and the interest of the player has not been improved.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and unlike a conventional gaming machine, provides a new performance aspect that has not existed in the past by enabling advance notification of the execution of a plurality of game effects. Therefore, it is intended to provide a gaming machine that enhances the gaming interest.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
And a game presentation information display means capable of displaying game effects information indicating a game effects to be executed by the game effects execution means,
The game effect execution means is capable of executing a plurality of game effects along with the variation display of the identification information,
A plurality of the game effect information is provided for each of the plurality of game effects,
In the case of executing a plurality of game effects along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect information display means is a capable of displaying game effects information corresponding to a portion of the plurality of game effects that run, the display of the game effects information, none of the plurality of game effects is performed There line before,
The game effect information display means displays the game effect information corresponding to a part of the plurality of game effects, and before executing the game effect corresponding to the displayed game effect information. A game effect corresponding to game effect information that is not displayed may be executed in some cases .

According to such a gaming machine, that the game effect information in response to each of the variable display executable plurality of game effects with the identification information are provided several. When running multiple game effects, game effects information corresponding to a portion of the plurality of game effects that will be the run, that displays before any of the plurality of game effects is Ru is executed. Thereby, it becomes possible to grasp a part of the plurality of game effects executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information before the execution of the plurality of game effects. In addition, after game effect information corresponding to a part of a plurality of game effects to be executed is displayed, before game effect information corresponding to the displayed game effect information is executed, game effect information that is not displayed is supported. When the game effects to be executed are executed, the game effects more than the number of game effects corresponding to the game effect information displayed by the game effect information display means are executed. Thereby, whenever a game effect is performed, a player's expectation can be raised and it can improve a game interest.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to characterize the production aspect of the game effect and improve the game entertainment.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the classification of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot 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 fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection 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 a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift 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 figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. 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 the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. 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 setting processing such as notice effect. It is a flowchart of setting processing such as notice effect. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a flowchart of a special game effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a table | surface which shows various notice determination tables. It is a table | surface which shows a prior notification production | presentation determination table. It is a figure which shows a prior alerting effect etc. It is a timing chart figure, such as prior notification production. It is a figure which shows the advance alerting | reporting effect etc. of the gaming machine concerning Example 2.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a winning game that can give a predetermined amount of gaming profit (for example, a prize ball) to a player when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in accordance with the end of the variable display of the symbol. An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the machine frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the gaming board 2 is removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 to which the gaming board 2 and the like are attached, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the island facility of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and can be opened and closed.

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. And simply referred to as “effect button 63”). The plurality of effect buttons can be used properly according to the type of game effect. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and any input detection means (for example, the player directly touches the button portion to input) can be used as long as the input from the player can be detected. Or non-contact type input detection means (such as a photoelectric type) that detects and inputs that a part of the player's body is close Good.

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, so that a game ball once guided to the game area can be prevented from returning to the launching device side. Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R display a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

  Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”) (that is, the special symbol validity determination) (Simply “success / failure determination”) are displayed so that the player can easily recognize them. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed with the same third digit such as “777” (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”). In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a preset chance symbol such as “135” or a special symbol such as “3 * 3” (also referred to as “small hit effect symbol”) It is. Also, in the event of a loss, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a rosette symbol (also referred to as a “delayed effect symbol”) in which at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is different. Is possible. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, and the like.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the above-described game effect using the effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect to be executed in accordance with the hit game, Demo production etc. are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the hit game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a according to the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the stored number and the second feature of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player.

  A center decorative body 10 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided below the center decorative body 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet. The warp flowing down the game area 3 is received from the warp inlet, and the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet and guided to the stage unit 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Further, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on according to the gaming state, and a decoration member 13 that is shaped like a character or a figure is arranged. Yes.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable in accordance with a game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, the movable decorative member falls downward, and the movable decorative member 14 The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the member is visible. As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for winning.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the first special symbol is true (first special symbol true / false) When the determination) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  Below the first start opening 20, there is provided a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as "variable start opening") having a variable second start opening 21 for changing the ease of entering a game ball. . A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 and opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and prevents the game ball from entering when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. Yes. The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable pitch opening”) having a first big winning opening 30. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entrance 31 is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 32 so that the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and the game ball can enter (open state). And can be changed.

  Further, in the game area 3 above the first big prize opening 30 and at the lower right part of the center decorative body 10, a second big prize winning device 36 ("second variable ball entry" having a second big prize opening 35 is provided. Is also provided). The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

  In other words, the second variable entrance 36 is in an inaccessible state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter and in an enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can enter by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. And can be changed. The second grand prize winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big prize winning opening 35 can pass. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a high-probability state described later is generated based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various entrances are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. , Can be divided into The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is referred to as left strike, and the strike method in which the game ball is fired in the right game area 3B so as to flow down is referred to as right strike. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game starts, the left strike is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging determination is based on the winning at the first starting port 20 and the gaming state has changed, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second The goal is to enter the big prize opening 35. When a game ball enters the first starting port, the second starting port, the first major winning port, the second major winning port, and the general winning port, the predetermined starting point is set in advance. A number of game balls (also called “prize balls”) are paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 has a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops, and a second special symbol display that displays the second special symbol in a variable manner and stopped. 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) for variably displaying and stopping the normal symbol. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored decision determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information (second display) related to the second special symbol. 2nd special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of stored 2 special figure hold), and a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the number of stored operation (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. ing.

  The main display 40 also includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is successful, the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. When the result is a win, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the shooting direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether it should be left-handed or left-handed. Various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main controller described later.

  The change display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 as an opportunity. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 21 as an opportunity. 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 unit 41. In addition, 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 display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the release pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped is displayed. A special game (a big hit game, a small hit game) for opening the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is performed. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs “jnkl” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the small hit is reached, the four LEDs “mnop” are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, in the case of detachment, the two “lo” LEDs can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. The stop display mode is set to a different display mode according to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination, as in the first special symbol display 41b. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. In this manner, each LED can be turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information (“acquired information”) such as a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like based on the received ball. The acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit 85 a as the first special diagram reservation, and if it is the ball entering the second starting port 21, the second special diagram is stored. It is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as a hold. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”. .

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when it is possible to display a special symbol based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of entering, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit) is set so that both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode in which the u LED is turned off and the v LED is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”, can be used. Further, when the number of holdings is 2, a display mode in which the u LED is lit in red and the v LED is turned off, such as “u ● v □”. In addition, when the number of holds is 3, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which both LEDs are lit in red, such as “u ● v ●”.

  Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲” to make a display mode. The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the stop symbol is displayed. The result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is displayed based on the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). Inform. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal 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, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol is displayed in a state where only the t LED is lit, such as “s □ t ■”. Note that the removed normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the first 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 the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of hold is 0, “q □ r □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit), both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode can be adopted in which the q LED is turned off and the r LED is lit in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Also, the number of holds 2 to 4 is determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”) that performs control related to game profits such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and game state transition. )), A sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit”, also referred to as “effect control unit”) that performs control related to effects executed as the game progresses, and payout control that performs control related to game ball payout Substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, symbol displayed on the effect indicator 102, effect first special figure hold indicator 103a, and effect second special symbol An image control board 100 (image control unit) that performs display control of the hold display 103b and the like is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with an image control board storage case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  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 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. .

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, 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, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and general The entrance sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “detecting means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39 a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second grand prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general entrance sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general entrances 27 to detect a game ball that has entered the general entrance 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, and a second large winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second start port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36.

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, a general diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main 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 payout device 120 for paying out winning balls and balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. And a launching device 112 are connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as “launch control unit”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) that controls the payout of the game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the 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 via the input / output circuit 117. Drives to pay out prize balls and pays out balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling a game effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. Yes. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM 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 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 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 symbols, hold symbols, etc.) And image data such as background images. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads the image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a change display and a stop display in accordance with the change display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbols are displayed by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining the colors. 8 is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, depending on whether the two LEDs are turned on / off, or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold indicator 103a is a holding number displayed in the first production hold display area 9c and the first special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held displayed. Further, the production second special figure hold display device 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the hold number displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the hold number displayed on the second special figure hold display device 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character design is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect design display portion), or the movable decorative member 14 is operated to display the effect design display area 7b (effect design display portion) of the display screen 7a. Such a display is provided because a part or all of the effect design, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit may not be visible by covering. . A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  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 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. In addition, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 and the CPU of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, emits light pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinction, emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. (Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The movable decorative member 14 is visible only in part in FIG. 1, but is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined 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 movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  The sub-control board 90 also includes a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.). An effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output to the sub-control board 90 from the corresponding effect button detection switch.

  Next, control related to the determination of success / failure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When “small hit” is selected, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In addition, in the case of “out”, the “out of symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the game is a big win or a small win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. . A special game executed as a big hit is called a “big hit game”, and a special game executed as a small hit is called a “small hit game”.

  There are several types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of hits include “15R (round) first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “2R third big hit”, and “15R fourth big hit”. “15R 1st big hit” and “15R 4th big hit” have 15 open times (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35). In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big prize opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy). A round aimed at passing the game ball to the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. “15R 2nd big hit” is the first round which is the above-mentioned chance round, although the number of open (the number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is 15 times. The opening time of the second round is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), and it is a big hit that makes it difficult (or impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. That is, the “15R second big hit” can be said to be a big hit that does not open the second big prize winning device 36 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy). “2R 3rd big hit” is the number of times (number of rounds) of the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is 2 times, the first round and the second round which are chance rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big prize winning device 36 in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is lower than the 15R first big hit. It has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the above-mentioned 15R first big hit, 2R third big hit, or 15R fourth big hit, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is relatively high. Since the chance rounds of the second round and the second round are executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. . On the other hand, in the case of 15R 2nd big hit, the opening time of the 1st round and the 2nd chance chance round is 0.1 seconds each, so the game ball enters the 2nd big prize opening Since it is very difficult to play, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game, and the game state after the big hit game is a normal state (low probability state) described later. Is very likely (it may be said that it becomes a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the small hit is a hit where the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R third big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second big winning device 36 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, even if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game state after the small hit game is not changed from before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, if the gaming state before the small hit game is executed in the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. From the viewpoint of the player, the 2R third big hit and the small win cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 2R third big hit or small hit. Therefore, even if the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third big hit, it is difficult to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. Also, even if a game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during a special game as a small hit, it is difficult to recognize whether the subsequent game state remains in a normal state or has shifted to a high probability state. It is. As a result, in the case of a small hit and in the case of a 2R third big hit, it is possible to advance the game with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and to enhance the gaming interest it can. In the small hits, the number of times of opening the big prize opening is not called the number of rounds, but simply called the number of times of opening.

  More specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit is as shown in FIG. That is, when 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and when 15R fourth big hit (when the second special symbol display 41b is displayed). When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big prize opening 35 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened for up to 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. . At this time, since the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is 28 seconds, it is easy to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round.

  Further, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 is set to 0.1 at maximum from 1R to 2R. The second grand opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. At this time, the opening time of the second grand prize winning opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds at maximum, respectively (opening and closing for a moment). It is almost impossible to pass.

  That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second big hit differs from the opening pattern for the 15R first big hit in the opening mode of the first round and the second round. That is, at the 15R first big hit, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first round and the second round, so that the game ball easily enters the second big prize opening 35. And the game ball which entered the 2nd big winning opening 35 passes the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second in the first round and the second round. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during execution of the 15R second big hit is considerably lower than that of the 15R first big hit. Further, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is as close to 0 as possible, so it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R third big hit is won (when the 2R third big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 from 1R to 2R is obtained. For up to 0.9 seconds. At this time, since the total opening time of the second big prize opening 35 in the 1R and 2R is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the round. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to make the game ball enter the second big prize opening 35 sufficiently. In addition, since the total opening time of the second grand prize winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, the 2R third big hit cannot expect as many prize balls (game profits) as the other 15R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit where almost no prize ball can be obtained compared to other big hits.

Also, when the first small hit is reached (when the first small symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the second small hit is reached (the second special symbol indicator 41b). When the second small winning symbol is stopped and displayed), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R third big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. However, as described above, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39, there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit game. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, this small hit cannot expect as many prize balls as the 2R third big hit. That is, the small hits are those that have almost no special benefits for the player in terms of game state transition and prize balls (only prize balls for entering).
That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second grand prize opening 35, the first opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15R fourth big hit), The second opening pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass (cannot pass) through the specific area 39 (15R second big hit), the game ball can pass through the specific area and is less likely to pass than the first open pattern 3 open patterns and (2R third big hit). In addition, as an opening pattern for small hits, there is a fourth opening pattern in which a game ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege even if it passes (does not generate a high probability state). can do. This 4th opening pattern is good also as an opening pattern which cannot pass through specific field 39 as other modes.

  In addition, the probability of allocating to each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) judgment is 40% for 15R first big hit, 50% for 15R second big hit, and 10% for 2R third big hit. Yes. On the other hand, the big hits in the determination of success / failure of the second special symbol (special drawing 2) are all 15R fourth big hits. In other words, if the hit determination is based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 that has been made easier to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function described later (occurrence of a high base state), the 15R fourth big hit must be made. It becomes. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game at the second start opening 21 rather than the big hit in the win / fail judgment (the big win lottery of the first special symbol) performed by the game ball entering the first start opening 20. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination (second special symbol big hit lottery) performed by entering a ball is higher for the player. That is, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or missed is determined based on a “special symbol success / failure determination random number (also referred to as“ correction determination information ”)”. The determination of the type of jackpot is based on “a random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as“ design determining random number ”or“ symbol determining information ”). As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. The random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 includes “reach random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number. (Also referred to as “reach information”) and “variation pattern random numbers (also referred to as“ variation pattern information ”)”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is to be generated in a game effect (effect design game effect) indicating the result using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol determination is wrong. Reach refers to, for example, a state where the two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing ("7 ↓ 7" State). Then, if the medium effect symbol 8C being changed stops at the same symbol as the effect symbols 8R and 8L being stopped, the three effect symbols will stop at the same symbol, which is a win. Note that the stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that slightly fluctuates within the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-126.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 198. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery). Normal design random numbers take values in the range of 0-240.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol into the activated state or the deactivated state. . For the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is referred to as “high probability state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as “normal state (also referred to as“ low probability state ”). " In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. Using this, it is determined whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the special symbol variation display result is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

  In addition, a state in which the variable time reduction function is activated for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the function is not activated is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the short time state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and effective entry to the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure reservation) 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 for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) 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 for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the normal symbol hit / no-go determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having a normal symbol random number (per-random number) determined to be a winning value larger than the normal symbol per-decision table used in the non-time-saving state. (See FIG. 8D). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the normal symbol becomes a hit (the stop symbol becomes a normal symbol) becomes 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 the first 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. 8E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the non-time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second start port is in the open state during that period. Become. Also, if the result of the normal symbol win / fail determination is a win in the time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the second start port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 21 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls.

  In the high base state (high frequency state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the number-of-opening times increase function of the variable winning device 22. However, it is sufficient that the second start port is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state after the special game when the 15R first big hit is the high probability state of the special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. In addition, the special symbol is in a short time state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed.

  In addition, the game state after the special game in the case of 15R second big hit is extremely difficult to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game, so the normal state of the special symbol and the short state of the special symbol, And it will be in a high base state (refer FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the vehicle passes through the specific area 39, the “highly accurate and high base state” is set.

  Further, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the special game in the case of 2R third big hit is that the special symbol is high if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. It becomes a probabilistic state, a special symbol non-time-short state, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate low base state”. The high probability low base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation display is executed, or when a big hit game is executed.

  This highly accurate low base state is a state where it is latent that it is a high probability state, that is, a state where it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a high probability state. That is, the high-accuracy low-base state is a so-called “latent probability variation state (also referred to as“ probability non-notification state ”)”. On the other hand, it is clear to the player that the high-accuracy and high-base state is a high-probability state. That is, the high-accuracy and high-base state is a so-called “probability game state”.

  Also, in the high base state, the game state after the special game in the case of 2R third big hit is the high probability state of the special symbol and the special symbol of the special symbol if the specific area 39 is passed during the special game. A short time state and a high base state are obtained (see FIG. 6). That is, the special symbol time-saving function and the base state are the same as the state before the special game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal state of the special symbol, the non-time-short state of the special symbol, and the low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. Further, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is easily opened compared to the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because it is. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while allowing the game ball to pass through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) rather than left-handed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be fired to the right game area.

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high probability low base state and the low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first start port 20 than to enter the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not to win special symbols) rather than making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be fired to the left game area.

  Specifically, the firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two “yz” LEDs, and indicates the firing direction by turning on the LEDs according to the gaming state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that it should be fired to the left game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lit, such as “y ■ z ■” (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

  [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control process by the main control unit) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset 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 (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In Example 1 and the drawings, the normal symbol is “special”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “special diagram 1”, the “first special”, and the second special symbol is “special”. 2 ”and“ second special drawing ”.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, the interrupt process (S105) can be executed. This interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is finished and before the next interrupt process (S105) is started, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

  [Interrupt Processing] Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), an output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub-control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. To do. The command and the like output here include information regarding the gaming state, special symbol success / failure determination, symbol as a jackpot type, variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the general winning hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is 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 (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. 7 includes the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt process (S105), The period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), starting port sensor detection process (S204), general map movement process (S205), special figure movement process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207) The reserved ball number processing (S208) and the power-off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not closely related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting port sensor detection process (S204), 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. Is determined (S301). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal figure holdings, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of holdings of the normal drawing provided in the RAM) is It is determined whether or not it is 4 or more (S302). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

  If the number of normal symbol reservation balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and a normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label -TRND-H, Fig. 7 (B)) of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the symbol is normal is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. Then, the obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the general symbol reserved storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305), a special figure is displayed. 2 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 of the main control unit 80) has reached four (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not (S306). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S306), Special figure 2 1 is added to the number of reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the random number for determining the big hit type The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number shown in FIG. 7A). And the obtained random number values (acquired information) are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the second figure reserved storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends. If a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), a special figure is displayed. The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached four (YES in S310), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (That is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7A are acquired), and the obtained random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the first figure reserved storage unit 85a. .

  [Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the general operation processing (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection processing (S204). In the normal drawing operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

  [Normal Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol waiting process (S402), it is first determined whether or not the number of held balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501). If this is the case (YES in S501), this process ends. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol success / failure determination process described later is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E), if the gaming state is the short-time state, the ordinary 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. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, after the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process is terminated. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, 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 Winning / Determining Processing] As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol winning / failing determining processing (S502), first, the value of the random symbol counter for determining normal symbol winning / nothing stored in the general symbol holding storage unit (label-TRND-H). ) Is read (S601). Next, 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) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the hit determination value is in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8D). Based on “0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit by the high-probability usual-time determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state (in the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. 8D) ( It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a low-probability standard winning / failing determination based on the winning determination values “0” and “1”), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the display is stopped. A normal symbol (unusual symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

  [Normal Symbol Random Number Shift Processing] Normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is executed after normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503). As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

  [Normal Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol variation processing (S404), it is first determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has passed (S801). NO) Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol of the normal symbol or the off normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is satisfied (S804), Finish.

  [Normal Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), 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 (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-short-time state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-short-time state is an open pattern in which a 0.2 second release is performed once as described above. Accordingly, “1” is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S904), and this processing is completed.

  [Normal Electric Power Object Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal electric power object processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end-of-common-use flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the second start port 21 (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process ends. The starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not it is time to close the second start port 21 (that is, a predetermined opening after the second start port 21 is opened). Whether or not the time has passed is determined (S1005), and if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished, and if reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed) ( S1006).

  Then, following the closing process of the second start port 21 (S1006), the value of the second start port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second start port opening counter is “0”. (S1008). If it is not “0” (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is to open the second start port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1008), the base game end process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the base map end flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter becomes “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times when the time is short, and when the second start port is not in the short time state. When the second start port 21 is opened once, it becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, if the normal per-completion flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the ordinary figure flag is turned off (S1012), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal operation process (FIG. 13).

  [Special Figure Operation Process] As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed When the process (S1106) is performed and the “special figure operation status” is “4” (NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105, YES in S1107), the special electric accessory process 1 as a big hit game (S1108) When the “special drawing operation status” is “5” (S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol waiting process (S1102), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second starting port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1201). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering 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” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211). If so (YES in S1211), the processing is terminated. Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the change display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (the change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (the change display of the first special symbol). In the first embodiment, the success / failure determination based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the success / failure determination based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8B). )).

  [Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Processing] As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 win / fail judgment processing (S1202), first, as the judgment value, the lowest area (that is, the second area) The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol determination random number counter (labeled -TRND-A) stored in the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure hold) is read (S1301). 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 (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the big hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is “3” and “ 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1307). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1309) is determined as “big hit” (YES in S1304), the value of the big hit type determining random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. 8B. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1312), and the process is terminated. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. If it is determined that the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is a big hit, one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is executed. Further, if it is determined that the second special symbol (special diagram 2) is determined to be a big hit, all of them are set to 15R fourth big hit (FIG. 8B).

  The big hit flag includes a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of big hit is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, and a short hit flag that is turned on when it is 2R third big hit. Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp. When the 2R third big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R third big hit symbol is displayed. The 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the time when is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 15RΔ” (for example, ▲: ON, Δ: OFF). In addition, when the long hit flag is turned ON as any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 15R fourth big hit, the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ15R ▲”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1307) is not “big hit” (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) coincides with any one of “101” to “105” as the small hit determination values (FIG. 8A). . If it is determined that it is not a small hit (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process ends. If it is determined that it is a small hit (YES in S1305), a small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned on (S1306), and the process is terminated. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol success / failure determination.

  [Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Process] In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). If it is not the time-short state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not the time-short state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). The change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table for use (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the big hit in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 9) (S1403). . If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In the first embodiment, the non-time-short state medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big prize winning in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always a location per length, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. The non-time-short state medium big hit table need not be divided into a long hit type and a short hit type. This is the same for the short-time state big hit table described later.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the change is made with reference to the non-time-short state medium / small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the small hit in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, 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 it is out of time than the non-time-short state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by making more selections with no reach effect with a short variation time in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, in the case of reach presence / absence, the reach presence / absence table during non-short-time state (variation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a non-time-short state and a portion corresponding to the presence / absence of reach in the pattern table (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, when reach is not missed, a table for reaching no miss during non-time-short state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to a portion corresponding to a non-short-time state and no reach in the table (S1408). When this reach is not lost, the function of shortening variation according to the number of balls held 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. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, the reference variation pattern table is a table for the short-time state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1402 to S1609 except that the portion corresponding to the short time state is selected. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in FIG. 9 and the jackpot if it is a small hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the jackpot and the jackpot in FIG. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the shortage state in FIG. 9 and the reach out of reach, and to the portion in FIG. To select the variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls when the reach is out of reach is the number of retained balls “2”. Work when ~ 4. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. In addition, when winning a long hit out of the big hits, it is easier to select a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time-short state. That is, the variation pattern table in the short-time state is a table in which the average value of the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than that in the non-time-short state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed to finish this processing. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

  [Special Figure 2 Random Number Shift Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 21, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). The special figure 1 determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

  [Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Judgment Processing] As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit / no-go judgment process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is similar to the special figure 2 hit / no-go judgment process (S1202) shown in FIG. )I do. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In the big hit type determination in S1608, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution ratio for each big hit is 40% for 15R first big hit, 50% for 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit. Is 10%. If it is determined that the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in step S1609. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1609.

  [Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Process] As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208) includes the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. Processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is related to Special Figure 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 27) (that is, if the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R first big hit). It is determined whether or not any of the two big hits (S1703). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that it is not 15R big hit (NO in S1703), that is, if it is 2R third big hit, the 2R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, even in the case of YES in S1712 (FIG. 28) (that is, when the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R second big hit). It is determined whether or not (S1713). If it is 15R big hit (YES in S1713), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to by referring to the table for 15R big hit during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any one of the variation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R big hit (NO in S1713), that is, if it is a 2R third big hit, a 2R big hit table during the short time state (the short time state and the short hit among the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P12 is selected.

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing, after performing variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720), other processing (S1705, FIG. 27) To finish this process. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

  [Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure storage unit 85a is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is stored (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209) is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 in FIG. 21, It is determined whether or not (see FIG. 9) has elapsed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S1903). S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time reduction for counting the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. The counter value is decremented by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S1910). The process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and if it is determined that the value of the time counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

  In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special Symbol Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, or 15R fourth big hit) (S2002). .

  And if it is 15R big hit (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from opening the big winning opening to closing) The value of the round counter for counting the number of times is set to “15”, and the opening pattern of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is 15R first big if 15R first big hit. A big hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) is set, and if it is a 15R second big hit, a 15R second big hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) is set (S2003).

  If it is not 15R big hit in S2002 (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), since the big hit type is 2R second big hit, the value of the round counter is set to “2” and the big winning device (first big win) As an opening pattern for the winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36), an opening pattern for 2R second big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

  After finishing the process of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2005), start the jackpot game opening production (S2006), set the special figure movement status to "4" (S2007)

  When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is released during the small hit game is set to "2". At the same time, an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as an opening pattern of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) (S2009).

  After finishing the processing of S2009, in order to start the small hit game, set the small hit opening command (S2010), start the small hit game opening effect (S2011), and set the special figure movement status to "5" Set (S2012). If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to “1” and the process is ended.

[Special Electric Charging Object Processing 1 (Big Bonus Game)] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric character processing 1 (S1108), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and is determined to be ON. If so (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the first 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.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game.

  If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35), that is, the time of the big hit opening has passed. It is determined whether it is time to start the round, or whether it is time to start the next round (next release) after the interval time between rounds has elapsed (S2107).

  If the determination result in S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2107 is YES, it is determined whether the round to be executed corresponds to either the first round or the second round (S2108). This may be determined for each jackpot type using the value of the round counter, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If it is neither the first round nor the second round (that is, any of rounds 3 to 15) (NO in S2108), proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of jackpot The first big prize opening 30 is opened. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the V effective period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110, and the release pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (FIG. 6). The second grand prize opening 35 is opened according to (see).

  In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in one or two rounds. The period is determined to be valid (corresponding to the first period). In the first embodiment, a period other than this (including a time when a small hit or a special game is not executed) is a period (corresponding to a second period) in which detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Is set. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later). (Refer to steps S2401 to S2403), and determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. It is.

  Here, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game is in a high probability state. Is notified. Specifically, the game state display 46 is composed of three LEDs “a1a2a3”. In the first embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” (for example, □: off, ■: on). In addition, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of “a1 • a2 • a3 •” is set. When the big hit game ends and the gaming state is set to a high probability state, the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □”. In addition, the lighting control timing of the game state indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, the display mode of “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” is maintained even if the game ball passes a specific area. , “A1a2a3” may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the big hit game, and “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V effective period, and outside the V effective period (V ineffective The V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected during the period. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (a gaming state setting process described later (FIG. 33)). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

  In addition, if there is a 1R or 2R V pass in the 15R first big hit or 2R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while the V pass is made during the small hit. Even so, if the game state before the small hit game is in the normal state, the game state after the small hit game is also set in the normal state so that the probability of success / failure determination is not changed before and after the big hit game.

  In the first embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), even when the 15R second big hit is detected, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to the period (first period) for determining that it is effective. However, as another aspect, in the case of 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set in the 1R and 2R. That is, in the case of 15R second big hit, the 1R and 2R may be set as the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 second, so the possibility that the game ball can enter the second big prize opening 35 is Although it is as low as possible, if the second period is set, the V flag will not be turned ON even if a ball is entered. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned ON illegally or the V flag from being turned ON due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid in one round or two rounds, but the place of the round is not limited to this.

  If the grand prize opening (first grand prize opening 30 or second grand prize opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening in the round is the maximum number It is determined whether or not it has reached (10 in this embodiment 1 per round) (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), whether or not the time for closing the grand prize opening has been reached (that is, whether or not the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed since the grand prize opening was opened) (S2112). If the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the grand prize opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, either of the two round end conditions is satisfied. In such a case, the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2115). If it is determined that it is not “0” (NO in S2115), the process ends to start the next round.

  On the other hand, if it is determined to be “0” (YES in S2115), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2116), and a jackpot ending effect is started (S2117). Then, a jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is terminated. If the round counter is long (15R big hit), the big prize opening will be “0” if it is executed 15 times, and if it is short (2R big hit), the big prize opening will be opened twice. When executed, it becomes “0”.

  If the big hit end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the execution time of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2119) and the ending time has passed. If not (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), after the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2120), a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2123), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

[Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), “140” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the processing of S2205 is performed. move on. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2209) without setting the probability variation flag ON (S2209), the time reduction counter is set to “100” (S2210), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). In this low-accuracy base state, the special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (the total number of times the first special symbol variation display count and the second special symbol variation display count are 100), And when the next big hit occurs, the process ends. In addition, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times of adding the number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of the variable display of the second special symbol.

  In S2205, it is determined whether or not the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is 15R jackpot. If it is determined that it is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R third big hit (NO in S2205), then the game state before the big hit game, that is, the game state when the 2R third big hit is made, is the time-short state? Is determined (S2208). If it is determined that the time saving state has not been reached (NO in S2208), the processing ends without turning on the time saving flag. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a high probability state, a special symbol non-short-time state, and a low base state (that is, a highly accurate low base state). This highly accurate and low base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed with 140 fluctuations and the next jackpot is generated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), and in S2208, the game state when the 2R third jackpot is reached is a short-time state. If it is determined that it is (YES in S2208), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2206), the hour / hour counter is set to “140” (S2207), and the process is terminated. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a high probability state, a short time state of a special symbol, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed in a variably displayed 140 times, and the next jackpot is generated.

  In addition, when the 2R third big hit and the V flag is turned ON during the big hit game, the process (S2208) for determining whether the game state before the big hit game is in the short-time state is performed. This is to make the operating state of the short time function before and after and the operating state of the high base function the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different for small hits and 2R third big hits, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is based on the open pattern of the big prize opening, which hit is determined by the subsequent operating state. Because it will be done. As a result, it is difficult to discriminate between the small hit and the 2R third big hit with the open pattern of the big winning opening, and it is also difficult to discriminate depending on the operating state of the time-shortening function or the high base generating function that occurs thereafter. If the V flag is simply ON without checking whether the time is short, the time flag may be turned ON.

[Special Electric Charging Object Processing 2 (Small Hit Game)] As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric character processing 2 (S1109), it is first determined whether or not the small hitting end flag is ON (S2301). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) has been completed in the small hit game.

  If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), whether or not the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) is being opened (that is, whether or not the big prize winning device is being opened). ) Is determined (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not it is time to open the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the time for starting the first opening has been reached, or the time for the interval between a plurality of times of opening has elapsed and the time for starting the next opening has been reached (S2303).

  If the determination result in S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2303 is YES, after performing the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the process proceeds to S2305, and the second big prize opening 35 is opened according to the small opening release pattern (see FIG. 6).

  In the V invalidation period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated for a few seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in the small hit game. The period to be determined (second period) is set. In the first embodiment, a period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether it is not the valid period, that is, whether it is set to the invalid period. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the elapse of the V effective period is set to “0” (that is, the state without the effective period). To do. If the V timer is not “0”, the V timer is set to “0”. The V timer may be set to “0”, that is, set to a state without an effective period, without confirming whether the V timer is “0” or not. Thus, even if there is a V passage during the small hit, if the gaming state before the small hit game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is not shifted to the high probability state. In the first embodiment, since the period other than the period set as the valid period in the above-described V valid period setting process (S2109) is an invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

  In S2302, if the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening during the second opening, that is, 2 It is determined whether or not the total number of game balls that have been entered in the opening of the number of times has reached the prescribed maximum number of entered balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), whether or not the time for closing the big prize opening has been reached (that is, whether or not the predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed since the big prize opening was opened) (S2307). If the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the grand prize opening during the two open times has reached the prescribed number of balls (YES in S2506), the big prize opening (second grand prize opening 35) is closed ( S2314), the process proceeds to the small hit end process of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the big prize opening has passed (YES in S2307), the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hitting release counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hitting release counter is “0” (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not “0” (NO in S2310), the process is terminated as it is to start the next release.

  On the other hand, when it is determined as “0” in S2310 (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end process in S2311. In S2311, as a small hit end process for ending the small hit game, a small hit ending command is set (S2311) and a small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, a small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process ends. The small hit opening counter becomes “0” when the big winning opening is opened twice.

  In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), since the two releases are completed, it is determined whether or not the small hit ending time has elapsed (S2315), and the ending time If has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to “1”. Set (S2318) and finish the process. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

  Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 34) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) after the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. If it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 32) described above. The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds in the jackpot game.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V validity period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), and whether or not the big hit game currently being executed is a 2R big hit (2R third big hit). Is determined (S2404). If it is determined that 2R is not big hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is 15R big hit, the first V passing command is set (S2405), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R is a big hit (YES in S2404), the second V passing command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V pass command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub control board 90 executes a game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V pass command. .

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process is terminated. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V passing command and the third V passing command are commands for preventing the sub control board 90 from performing V passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a specific area sensor detection process (S207) and a V valid period setting process (S2109) to switch between valid / invalid passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Holding Ball Number Processing] As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the holding ball number processing (S208) following the specific area sensor detection processing (S207). In the reserved ball number processing (S208), 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 of the main control board 80 are read ( S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502).

[Power-off Monitoring Process] As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) following the reserved ball number process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine state (whether it is probable, whether it is a winning game, the number of held balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of probability / short time Etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the loop process is performed without returning to the interrupt process (FIG. 11).

  [Sub-control main processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, 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 of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 38 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. . 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 (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter.

  In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The effect determining random numbers include a notice effect determining random number for determining the notice effect and an effect design determining random number for determining the effect symbol. 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 effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (start start ball command) notifying that a start ball has been received is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal (notifying the start of variation from the main control board 80) ( For example, when a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a later-described variation effect pattern is determined. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In the first embodiment, the random number for determining the announcement announcement, the random number for determining the step-up announcement, the random number for determining the pseudo-variable announcement, the random number for determining the moving part announcement, and the random number for determining the advance notification effect are included in the first embodiment. The notice effect to be executed is determined using the obtained random number for determining the notice effect and the respective notice determination tables shown in FIGS. 49 and 50.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Production (execution symbol game production, special game production accompanying big hit game and small hit game, etc.) is executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 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. 39, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is determined by the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [2 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). . Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for generating and outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 is performed (S4203). Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

  [10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (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. 41, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303). Thereafter, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4304).

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the production control microcomputer 91 has received a variation start command from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that a start command has been received (YES in S4401), a variation production start process described later is performed (S4402), and then it is determined whether a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403). When it is determined that the command has been received (YES in S4403), a variation effect end process described later is performed (S4404). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4401 that the change start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4403 without performing the change effect start process. If it is determined in S4403 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the change effect end process.

  Subsequently, in S4405, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405). If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4405), a special game effect selection process described later is performed ( S4406). Next, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407). If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4407), an ending effect selection process is performed (S4408). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4405 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the special game effect selection process. If it is determined in S4407 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4409 without performing an ending effect selection process.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first V pass command is received from the main control board 80 (S4409). If it is determined that the first V pass command is received (YES in S4409), the V pass notification command is set ( 4410), the process proceeds to S4411. The first V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V effective period in the 15R first big hit. When the V passing notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, a character such as “V passing!” Is displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 and that the gaming state after the big hit game is in a high probability state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4409 that the first V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4409), the process proceeds to S4411 without setting the V-pass notification command.

  Displaying the letter “V passing!” Is one of the V passing notification modes, and other display contents (for example, an object image imitating the letter “V” or “probability change GET”) are displayed. Or the like may be displayed to notify the passage of V. This makes it possible to notify the player that the gaming state after the big hit game (special game) being executed is in a high probability state.

  Subsequently, in S4411, it is determined whether or not the second V pass command (set in S2606) is received from the main control board 80 by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4411), and it is determined that the second V pass command is not received. If so (NO in S4411), it is determined whether a third V pass command has been received. Then, in both cases of determining that the second V passing command is received in S4411 (YES in S4411) and determining that the third V passing command is received in S4412 (YES in S4412), V passing is not notified. A command is set (S4413), and the process proceeds to S4414. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4412 that the third V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4414 without setting the V-pass non-notification command. In S4414, as other processing, processing based on a received command (for example, a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) other than the above-described commands is performed, and the processing ends. Here, the second V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected the game ball during the V effective period in the 2R third big hit. The third V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V invalid period such as small hit.

  When the V passing non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays “V passing!” Or the like on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Display control is performed on a screen that does not display a letter indicating that V has been passed (that is, a screen that has no V passing notification). In other words, the V passage non-notification mode is set. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes the specific area 39 at the 2R third big hit or the small hit, this is not notified to the player.

  Note that the command set in the above-described specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) may be only the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the above S4411 to S4413 are not executed. Even if it comprises in this way, it can be set as the pachinko game machine which alert | reports to that effect only when there exists V passing during V effective period in 15R 1st big hit. In other words, when the effect for notifying V passage is not given, it is not necessary to set a command (V passage non-notification command). However, the stability of the image control can be increased by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in this embodiment.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the change effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 generates an effect determining random number such as a notice effect determining random number or an effect design determining random number. A random number acquisition process (S4501) for effect determination to be acquired is performed. Specifically, in this embodiment, the random number for determining the conversation announcement (also referred to as “first random number for determining the announcement effect”), the random number for determining the step-up announcement (“random number for determining the second announcement effect”) as the random number for determining the announcement effect. Pseudo random fluctuation determination random number (also referred to as “third notification effect random number”), movable part notification determination random number (also referred to as “fourth notification effect determination random number”), and prior notification effect determination Random number (“fifth notice effect determination random number”), the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the change start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquired information) is obtained from each random number. Will be obtained. Also, in a notice effect setting process (S4506), which will be described later, a notice effect or the like to be executed in association with the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) is determined based on the acquired value.

  Next, in S4502, the change control command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol success determination or the second special symbol success determination. And the symbol information for designating the hit type are included (see FIG. 8). The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4503, the production control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to the production modes A to E.

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as characters, items, and background images that appear, and the effect symbol game effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when providing a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.), different game effects may be executable depending on the effect mode. In the present embodiment, the production mode A is executed when being controlled to the low accuracy low base state, the production mode B is executed when being controlled to the low accuracy high base state, and the production mode C is the high accuracy high accuracy. It is executed when the base state is controlled. Therefore, the player can grasp the current gaming state by confirming which of the effect modes is A to C.

  Further, the effect mode D or the effect mode E is executed when the high-accuracy low base state or the low-accuracy low base state is controlled. Therefore, when the production mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the production mode, the player grasps whether the probability state of the special symbol success / failure determination is a high probability state or a low probability state (normal state). It is difficult to do. In that sense, the production modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

  Next, in S4504, for determining a variable effect pattern for determining a variable effect pattern (also referred to as “effect pattern”) of the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14 and the like controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91. Set the table (S4504). Specifically, the notice determination table used from the notice determination tables shown in FIGS. 49 and 50 is set as the change effect pattern determination table based on the change pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the received variation pattern designation command is “P1 (variation pattern 1)”, the P1 conversation announcement decision table, the P1 step-up announcement decision table, P1 as the announcement effect decision table The pseudo-variation notice determination table for P1, the movable part notice determination table for P1, and the prior notification effect determination table for P1 are set. Further, although not shown, an effect symbol variation mode determination table for determining the effect symbol variation mode is set. In the present embodiment, different effect symbol variation mode determination tables are set depending on the gaming state and effect mode.

  Next, in S4505, based on the variation effect pattern table set in S4504, a variation effect pattern that matches the specified variation pattern and that corresponds to the effect mode indicated by the referenced mode status is selected (S4505). Also, in S4505, the variation pattern of the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol game effect mode) is determined from among the variation effect patterns. Thus, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect symbol game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect, When no character effect is executed (reach no effect symbol game effect) is set.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super reach C, character, An effect is set, and in S4505, based on the effect symbol variation mode determination table, it is determined which of these effects will be performed or these effects will not be performed (this is also referred to as “normal variation”). Is done.

  When a reachable effect game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the change pattern designation command and the effect symbol change mode determination table. In addition, when a reach-represented design game effect is executed, when reach A, reach B, or reach C (also referred to as “normal reach”) is executed, the “reach flag” is turned on and the “super reach flag” is set. When the super reach A, the super reach B, or the super reach C is executed, the “super reach flag (also referred to as“ SP reach flag ”)” is turned on and the “reach flag” is turned off. Further, when the reach-represented design game effect is not executed, the “reach flag” and the “super reach flag” are turned OFF. It is assumed that the state of these flags is determined and a prior notification effect described later is performed.

  Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the game effect, the game is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of being a big hit) as compared to the reach (normal reach) production.

  In step S4506, a notice effect setting process, which will be described later, is performed. In the notice effect setting processing (S4506), based on the effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the notice determination table set in S4504, the notice effect of any of the notice effect types to be described later is mainly selected from the change effect patterns. Decide whether to perform the seed notice effect. Further, an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined. By these processes (S4505 and S4506), the variation effect pattern is determined.

  Next, in S4507, a variation effect start command is set to start the effect symbol game effect or the like based on the variation effect pattern selected in S4505 and S4506 (S4507), and the variation effect start process is terminated.

  When the change effect start command set in S4505 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 sends a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. This is read out and an effect symbol game effect is performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  It should be noted that the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is an odd symbol such as “777” when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R first big hit, and when the result is 15R second big hit Is an even-numbered design such as “666”. In addition, when there is a reach, 3 effects such as “787”, etc., when one of the 3 effects such as “787” is different from the other effects, and when there is no reach, “635”, etc. At least one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols among the symbols. Further, when the 2R third big hit and the small hit are made, a predetermined chance such as “135” or a special symbol for the 2R third big hit and the small hit such as “3 * 3” may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the 2R third big hit and the small hit. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether the 2R third specific big hit or the small hit is made only by confirming the effect symbols displayed in a stopped state. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the effect design described above is merely an example, and what is displayed as stop display as the stop effect design when a big hit is made can be changed as appropriate.

  [Preliminary Effect etc. Setting Processing] As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, in the announcement effect etc. setting processing (S4506), the effect determining random numbers (notice effect determining random numbers, effect symbol determining random numbers) acquired in S4501 and S4504 Based on the notice determination table or the like set in step 1, the notice effect to be executed during the variation display of the special symbol and the effect symbol (stop effect symbol) to be stopped after the effect symbol is variably displayed are determined.

  First, in S4901, a random number for conversation notice determination obtained in S4501 and a conversation notice decision table set based on the change pattern designation command in S4504 (see FIG. 49), a plurality (in this embodiment, Then, it is determined which one of the conversation notice effects of the present notice effect type is four types) or not to be executed (S4901), and the process proceeds to S4902. Here, the random number for conversation notice determination has a random number range of 0 to 99, and determines which of the four kinds of conversation notice effects is to be executed or not to execute the conversation notice effect according to the acquired value.

  For example, when the fluctuation pattern information designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is P2 (fluctuation pattern 2), the conversation notice determination table for P2, P10 and P11 is set, and the value of the acquired conversation notice decision random number is set. If it is any of “0 to 19” (selection probability: 20%), the conversation announcement effect is not executed. If the acquired value is any one of “20 to 24” (5%), the “Kello” conversation notice effect of rank K1 is displayed on the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. If the acquired value is any one of “25 to 29” (5%), a conversation notice effect of “Leach !?” of rank K2 is executed. This is a notice effect informing the player that the possibility of reach is high (for example, reliability of about 50%). If the acquired value is any one of “30 to 59” (30%), a conversation notice effect of “chance” of rank K3 is executed. This is a notice effect that informs the player that the possibility of a big hit is relatively high (for example, a reliability of about 20%). Further, if the acquired value is any one of “60 to 99” (40%), the “Keeping heat” conversation notice effect of rank K4 is executed. This is a notice effect that notifies the player that the possibility of a big hit is quite high (for example, a reliability of about 40%). Note that the ranks are set as K4> K3> K2> K1 in descending order of the probability of being a big hit (big hit reliability) when the notice effect is executed. Further, since the fluctuation pattern P2 is a fluctuation pattern related to the big hit, the possibility of executing the conversation notice effect with a high jackpot reliability is set higher than the possibility of executing the conversation notice effect with a low big hit reliability.

  If it is determined in S4902 whether or not to execute the conversation notice, and it is determined that the conversation notice is to be executed (YES in S4902), a conversation notice flag ("first notice flag", " The first notice information is also turned on (S4903), the determined conversation notice effect is set (S4904), and the process proceeds to S4906. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the conversation notice (NO in S4902), the conversation notice flag is turned off (if it is already off, it remains off) (S4905), and the process proceeds to S4906.

  Next, in step S4906, based on the step-up notice determination random number value acquired in step S4501 and the step-up notice determination table set based on the variation pattern designation command in step S4504 (see FIG. 49), a plurality of (this book In the embodiment, it is determined which one of the step-up notice effects to be executed or the step-up notice effect is not executed (S4906). Transition to processing. Here, the random number for determining the step-up notice has a random range of 0 to 99, and it is determined which of the five types of step-up notice effects is to be executed or not to be executed according to the acquired value. To do. Here, the “step-up notice effect” is an effect that changes in five stages from step 1 to step 5, and in the first embodiment, five characters (five types) take steps 1 to 5. The effects are displayed one by one in order. Since this is a time-series production, the execution time is assumed to be longer as the step proceeds.

  Since the specific method for determining the step-up notice effect is the same as that of the conversation notice effect described above, the description thereof will be omitted. Note that the ranks are set as S5> S4> S3> S2> S1 in descending order of the probability of winning a big hit when the notice effect is executed (big hit reliability). If it is determined in step S4907 that the step-up notice effect is to be executed (YES in step S4907), both the step-up notice flag ("second notice flag" and "second notice information") indicating that the step-up notice effect is to be executed. Is turned on (S4908), the determined step-up notice effect is set (S4909), and the process proceeds to S4911. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the step-up notice effect (NO in S4907), the step-up notice flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it remains OFF) (S4910), and the process proceeds to S4911.

  Next, in S4911, based on the value of the pseudo-variation notice determination random number obtained in S4501 and the pseudo-variation notice determination table set based on the change pattern designation command in S4504 (see FIG. 49), a plurality of (this book In the embodiment, it is determined whether to execute the pseudo-variable notice effect of three types of the notice effects that constitute the present notice effect type) or not to execute the pseudo-variable notice effect (S4911). Transition to processing. Here, the random number for pseudo-variable notice determination has a random number range of 0 to 99, and it is determined which of the three types of pseudo-variable notice effects is to be executed or not to be executed according to the acquired value. To do. Here, the “pseudo-variable notice effect” is a notice effect indicating that the result of the special symbol success / failure determination may be a big hit. By performing, it is an effect that makes it appear as if it is fluctuating and displayed multiple times. For example, “pseudo 1 (pseudo variation 1)” indicates that the variation display is performed twice by performing the temporary stop display and the re-variation display once after the start of the variation display of the effect symbol. The effect is an effect in which the number of pseudo variable displays increases as the number of pseudo 2 and pseudo 3 increases, and at the same time, the jackpot reliability increases.

  Since the specific method for determining the pseudo-announcement effect is the same as that of the above-described conversation notice effect, the description thereof will be omitted. Note that the ranks are set such that G3> G2> G1 in descending order of the probability of winning a big hit when the notice effect is executed (big hit reliability). If it is determined in S4912 that the pseudo-variable notice effect is to be executed (YES in S4912), both the pseudo-variable notice flag (“third notice flag” and “third notice information”) indicating that the pseudo-variable notice effect is to be executed are displayed. Is turned on (S4913), the determined pseudo-change notice effect is set (S4914), and the process proceeds to S4916. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the pseudo-change notice effect (NO in S4912), the pseudo-change notice flag is turned off (if it is already off, it is left off) (S4915), and the process proceeds to S4916.

  Next, in S4916, based on the value of the random number for determining the movable part notice obtained in S4501, and the movable part notice determination table set based on the change pattern designation command in S4504 (see FIG. 49), a plurality of (this book In the embodiment, it is determined which one of the movable part notice effects to be executed or three of the three kinds of notice effects constituting the notice effect type is to be executed or not (S4916). Transition to processing. Here, the random number for determining the movable part notice is set to a random number range of 0 to 99, and it is determined which of the three types of movable part notice effects is to be executed or not to be executed according to the acquired value. To do. Here, the “movable part notice effect” is an effect performed using the movable decorative member 14 that performs a predetermined operation, and the light emitting member provided on the movable decorative member 14 or visible through the movable decorative member 14 has a predetermined mode. The effect which light-emits by, the effect which the movable decoration member 14 operate | moves by a predetermined operation | movement aspect, and the effect which combined light emission and operation | movement are included.

  Since the specific method for determining the moving part notice effect is the same as that of the conversation notice effect described above, the description thereof is omitted. The ranks are set such that M3> M2> M1 in descending order of the probability of winning a big hit (hit reliability) when the notice effect is executed. Also, if it is determined in S4917 that the moving part notice effect is to be executed (YES in S4917), both the movable part notice flag ("fourth notice flag" and "fourth notice information") indicating that the movable part notice effect is to be executed. Is turned on (S4918), the determined moving part notice effect is set (S4919), and the process proceeds to S4921. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the movable part notice effect (NO in S4917), the movable part notice flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it remains OFF) (S4920), and the process proceeds to S4921.

  Next, in S4921, a prior notification determination is made to determine whether or not to execute a prior notification effect (S4921). Here, the details of the advance notification effect will be described later, but which of the game effects included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is executed (or neither is executed). This is an effect that informs the player before. In addition, when a plurality of game effects are executed along with the effect symbol game effects, the player can notify the plurality of game effects to be executed in the prior notification effect, so that the player can display the special symbols (effect symbols). It is possible to grasp in advance to some extent one or more game effects executed during the fluctuation display. In addition, by looking at this prior notification effect, it is possible to determine whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination may be a big hit, that is, the possibility that the special symbol (effect symbol) will stop and display with the special symbol (win effect symbol) (prediction) ). For example, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when “SP reach” or “movable accessory” is selected in the advance notification effect, it can be estimated that the possibility of a big hit is relatively high. . Further, when a plurality of these are selected, it is possible to estimate that there is a higher possibility of a big hit.

  First, in S4921, based on the value of the random number for determining the prior notification effect acquired in S4501 and the prior notification effect determination table (see FIG. 50) set based on the variation pattern designation command in S4504, a plurality (this embodiment) In the example, it is determined which of 19 types of prior notification effect patterns (advance notification effect mode) is to be executed or no prior notification effect is to be executed (S4921), and the process proceeds to S4922. Here, the random number for determining the prior notification effect has a random number range of 0 to 99, and determines which of the 19 types of prior notification effect patterns is to be executed or not to execute the prior notification effect depending on the acquired value. .

  Next, when it is determined in S4922 that the advance notification effect is not to be executed (NO in S4922), the advance notification effect flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it remains OFF) (S4925), and the process proceeds to S4926. . On the other hand, if it is determined in S4922 that the advance notification effect is to be executed (YES in S4922), the advance notification effect flag is turned on (S4923), the advance notification effect target determined in the advance notification determination, and the state of the various notification flags (ON or OFF), a prior notification effect is set (S4924), and the process proceeds to S4926.

  In S4926, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the effect symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol to be stopped is determined, and the determined effect symbol (stop effect symbol) is set (S4926). ) Finish the process.

  Here, the prior notification effect will be described in detail using a specific example. As shown in FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, the prior notification effect can be executed during the variation display of the special symbol with the start of the variation display of the special symbol (direction symbol) (immediately after the start of the variation display). Information (characters, characters) indicating characteristic game effects (reach effects, various notice effects, etc.) is attached to the balloon character and displayed. Then, when the balloon character is caught (selected) by the person character who makes a face from the bill character while moving and displaying from below to above (before disappearing from the effect symbol display area 7b), the caught balloon character The game effect relating to the information attached to is executed during the variable display of the special symbol. Further, it is assumed that the game effect relating to the information attached to the balloon character that has been displayed but not caught (selected) by the human character is not executed during the variation display of the special symbol. In addition, game effects that are not displayed as balloon characters may or may not be executed during the variation display of the special symbol depending on the state of the game effect flag.

  For example, if the variation pattern information specified by the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80 is P2 (variation pattern 2), the variation pattern table set processing in S4504 performs advance processing for P2, P10, and P11. A notification effect determination table is set. If the value of the random number for determining the prior notification effect acquired in S4501 is any one of “0 to 29” (selection probability: 30%), it is determined in the prior notification determination in S4921 that the prior notification effect is not executed. To do. In addition, when the acquired value is any of “30 to 59” (30%), an effect in which the game effects related to all the ON state flags are displayed as selection targets as a prior notification effect (all selection effects) Is determined to be executed.

  The “all-on flag effect” means the reach flag, super reach flag, conversation notice flag, step-up notice flag, pseudo-variable notice flag, and movable part notice flag (these are collectively referred to as “game effect flag”). )) State (ON or OFF), and an effect of displaying a balloon character with information indicating a game effect relating to all the flags that are ON. Therefore, all the displayed balloon characters are caught, and all the game effects related to the information attached to the caught balloons are executed during the special symbol variation display.

  For example, when the variation effect pattern selection process (S4505) and the notice effect setting process (S4506) are performed, and the super reach flag, the conversation notice flag, and the movable part notice flag are ON, and other flags are OFF, the advance notification effect , Three balloon characters (three types), a balloon character with the character “SP”, a balloon character with the character “conversation”, and a balloon character with the character “movable accessory” Information indicating the game effect type), catching all the balloon characters by the person character (selecting all the information indicating the three types of game effect types), and during the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol), Execute all the game effects that were caught. At the stage when these three types of game effects are selected, the player predicts that there is a relatively high probability that the result of this variable display will be a big hit from the occurrence of the SP reach and the moving part advance notice. It becomes possible to raise the expectation of this and to increase the entertainment interest of the game. On the other hand, when it is predicted that the possibility of a big hit is low due to the prior notification effect, it is possible to prevent the sense of expectation for the big hit from being raised unnecessarily despite being out of place. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming motivation.

  In the case where “all ON flag effect” is selected, if all the flags are OFF, a prior notification effect is executed (a bill character or a person character is displayed). May not be displayed, or the prior notification effect may not be executed.

  If the acquired value is any one of “60, 61” (2%), it is determined that a prior notification effect for displaying a balloon character with information indicating a conversation notice (“conversation”) is performed (S4921). If the conversation notice flag is ON, an effect of catching (selecting) the balloon character is set (S4924). And with the execution of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol), the set prior notification effect is executed, and then the conversation notice effect is executed. On the other hand, if the conversation notice flag is OFF, a balloon character with information (“conversation”) indicating the conversation notice is displayed, and an effect of not catching (selecting) the balloon character is set (S4924). Then, with the execution of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol), the set prior notification effect is executed, and thereafter the conversation notice effect is not executed. For other game effects other than the conversation notice effect, the game effect related to the ON flag is executed at a predetermined timing after the prior notification effect regardless of the content of the prior notification effect. .

If the acquired value is “98, 99” (2%), a balloon character with information indicating a pseudo-variation notice (“pseudo”), information indicating a movable part notice (“movable accessory” ”) And a balloon character with super-reach information (“ SP ”) (S4921), and the pseudo-variation notice flag is ON. When the movable part notice flag is ON and the SP reach flag is ON, an effect of catching (selecting) all balloon characters indicating the three displayed game effect types is set (S4924). Then, with the execution of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol), the set prior notification effect is executed, and then the pseudo change notice effect, the movable part notice effect, and the SP reach effect are executed.
On the other hand, if the pseudo change notice flag is ON, the movable part notice flag is OFF, and the SP reach flag is ON, among the three displayed balloon characters, a balloon character with “pseudo” and “SP” are displayed. An effect is set that catches (selects) the attached balloon character and does not catch (select) the balloon character attached with “movable accessory” (S4924). Then, in accordance with the execution of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol), the set prior notification effect is executed, and then the pseudo-change notice effect and the SP reach effect are executed, and the movable part notice effect is not executed. Similarly, the prior notification effect is determined and executed for the other flag state patterns.

In addition, when the value of the acquired prior notification effect random number is any other value, the corresponding prior notification effect is determined with reference to the predetermined advance notification effect determination table as described above. Therefore, the description is omitted.
In this way, in the prior notification effect, one or more balloon characters are displayed as the selection mode of the balloon character (information indicating the game effect), and when no balloon character is selected, one or more balloon characters are displayed. There are a case where all the balloon characters displayed are selected and a case where a plurality of balloon characters are displayed, and a part (one or a plurality) of balloon characters are selected.

  [Variation effect end processing] As shown in FIG. 46, in the change effect end processing (S4404), first, in S4601, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the change stop command (S4601) and refers to the mode status (S4602). . Next, in S4603, it is determined whether or not the mode status is “1”, that is, whether or not the effect mode is effect mode A (S4603). If the mode status is “1”, the process proceeds to S4607. On the other hand, if the mode status is not “1”, the value “M” of the effect mode counter corresponding to the current effect mode is decremented by 1 (S4604), and whether the value “M” after the subtraction is “0” or not. Determination is made (S4605). If it is determined in S4605 that the value “M” after subtraction is not “0” (NO in S4605), the process proceeds to S4607. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value “M” after subtraction is “0” (YES in S4605), “1” is set in the mode status in order to set the effect mode to effect mode A (S4606). Transition to processing. In S4607, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variation effect end command for ending the effect symbol game effect (S4607), and the process ends.

  [Special Game Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the special game effect selection process (S4406), first, in S4701, the opening command is analyzed (S4701). Next, in S4702, based on the analyzed opening command, a special game effect pattern selection process is performed for selecting a special game effect pattern (effect mode) to be executed during a special game (big hit game or small hit game) (S4702). This special game production is performed during the opening period before the opening of the grand prize opening at the start of the special game, and during the intervals between the opening of the big prize opening and the opening and opening (between rounds). And production after the start. Next, in S4703, an opening effect start command for starting a special game effect is set based on the special game effect pattern selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4703), and the process ends.

  When the opening effect start command set in S4703 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined opening effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. The image is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As the opening effect, for example, an effect indicating that a right-handed game is performed is displayed on the display screen 7a. Here, as the special game effect selected when the special game is executed as the 2R third big hit or the small hit, the game ball aiming at the second big prize device 36 (second big prize opening 35) in the opening effect. It is good to select what displays on the display screen 7a the effect to fire (right-handed game is performed). In other words, at a predetermined timing (opening period) before the second grand prize winning device 36 (second grand prize winning opening 35) is opened, an effect of informing that the right-handed game should be started in advance is performed. The This makes it possible to increase the possibility that a game ball will enter the second grand prize opening 35 during the short second grand prize opening 35 opening time of a total of 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, at the time of execution of the special game as the 15R first big hit, an opening effect without such notification (notification that the player will continue to make a right turn from before the second big winning opening 35 is opened) is selected. It is like that. Even when the special game related to the 2R third big hit or the small hit is executed, an opening effect that does not include such a launch notification may be selected.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 48, in the ending effect selection process (S4408), first, an ending command is analyzed in S4801 (S4801). Next, in S4802, a mode status change process is performed (S4802). In the mode status change process (S4802), if the special game currently being executed is a big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the mode status is set to “2”. If the game is a big hit game related to the 15R first big hit and there is no V passing during the V effective period, the mode status is set to “2”. Also, if the game is a big hit game related to the 15R first big hit and V passes during the V valid period, the mode status is set to “3”. If the game is a hit game (big hit game) related to 2R third big hit or small hit, the mode status is set to “4” or “5”. The initial value of the mode status is “1”.

  By changing (setting) the mode status in this way, the effect mode in the effect symbol game effect that is executed with the change display of the special symbol after the special game (big hit game, winning game) ends is changed (after setting). It is set as the production mode corresponding to the mode status. That is, in the special symbol success / failure determination, when the special game is 15R first big hit and there is V passing during the V validity period of the special game, the change of the first special symbol after the end of the special game (first time) The production mode C is executed along with the display. This notifies the player that the current gaming state is a high probability state.

  In addition, if the result of the special symbol win / loss determination is 2R third big hit or small hit, the effect mode D or E is accompanied by the change display of the first special symbol after the end of the special game (first time). Will be executed. This notifies the player that the current gaming state may be a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, there is a possibility of a high probability state. This effect mode D or E is in a high probability state after a special game related to 2R third big hit, but may be in a low probability state after a special game related to small hit, The person cannot determine that it is in a high probability state. Therefore, this effect mode can also be called a probability non-notification mode.

Further, in the mode status change process (S4802), an upper limit is set for the value “M” of the effect mode counter corresponding to the effect mode after the change in order to set an upper limit for the number of times the special symbol is changed in the effect mode after the change. Set. Specifically, when setting the effect mode B, the value “Mb” of the effect mode counter is set to 100 (when 15V second big hit and no V passes during the V effective period) or 140 (15R first big hit and V valid). Set when there is no V passage during the period. When the effect mode C is set, 140 is set to the value “Mc” of the effect mode counter. Further, when setting the effect mode D or E, 30 is set to the value “Md” or “Me” of the effect mode counter.

  Next, in S4803, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the mode status (S4803), and then in S4804, selects an effect pattern (effect mode) for the ending effect based on the analyzed ending command and the referenced mode status. An ending effect pattern selection process is performed (S4804). The ending effect is an effect that is executed during the ending period after the completion of all the big prize opening processes in the special game. In step S4805, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect based on the selected ending effect pattern (S4805), and ends the process.

  When the ending effect start command set in S4805 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays a predetermined ending effect image in the ROM of the image control board 100. Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Here, in the present embodiment, a special game related to the 15R first jackpot is executed, and when V is passed during the V effective period, an effect of displaying “effect mode C entry” on the display screen 7a as an ending effect. Is selected. In addition, as the ending effect for the special game related to the 2R third big hit or the small hit, one that displays the characters “effect mode D entry” or “effect mode E entry” on the display screen 7a is selected.

  [Preliminary Notification Effect] Next, the prior notification effect of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 51 and 52 will be described. 51 shows the prior notification effect executed on the effect symbol display area 7b, and FIG. 52 shows the execution timing of the notice effect, the reach effect, etc. executed during the variable display time of the special symbol (effect symbol). It is a timing chart which shows an example.

  FIG. 51A shows a scene where the effect symbol starts to be displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, and FIG. 52B shows a scene where the prior notification effect immediately after the start of the variable display is started. This shows a scene where a balloon character has appeared. Note that, as shown in FIG. 52B and the like, in the prior notification effect, mainly the building character, the person character, and the balloon character are displayed, and the balloon character that moves and displays from below the effect symbol display area 7b is displayed. If the person character catches within a predetermined period (before disappearing from the display screen), a notice effect, a reach effect, or the like indicated by “information (characters, figures, patterns, etc.)” attached to the caught balloon character is executed.

  Here, the information attached to the balloon character is also referred to as “notice effect information”. FIG. 51 (h) shows a balloon character with notice effect information. The “reach” display information indicates that the reach effect is generated during the variation display of the special symbol, and the display information of “SP” is that the SP reach (super reach) is generated during the variation display. Is shown. In addition, the display information of “conversation” indicates that a conversation notice effect is generated. The display information of “pseudo” indicates that a pseudo-variation notice effect is generated. In addition, the display information of “movable accessory” indicates that a moving part notice effect occurs. Further, the display information of “step up” indicates that a step up (also referred to as “SU”) notice effect occurs. The game effects such as the notice effect and the reach effect indicated by the notice effect information are game effects that may be executed during the variable display in which the prior notification effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the game effect indicated by the notice effect information selected by the person character catching the balloon character is executed during the change display, and the game indicated by the notice effect information not selected by not catching is displayed. The effect is not executed during the change display.

  In addition, the advance notification effect shown in FIG. 51C is the same as that shown in FIG. 51B, and the balloon character that appears from below is a balloon character with “conversation” indicating the conversation notice effect. This is a scene in which the player can recognize that it is a balloon character with “pseudo” indicating a pseudo-variation effect. Next, the prior notification effect shown in FIG. 51 (d) is executed in the same manner as in FIG. 51 (b), in the scene where both of the displayed two balloon characters are caught, that is, in the prior notification effect. It shows a scene in which two (all) game effects displayed as possible are selected. Thereby, each game effect (in this example, a conversation notice effect and a pseudo-variable notice) is executed at the timing determined for each game effect after the prior notification effect. As described above with reference to FIG. 50, in addition to the display of the pre-announcement effect displayed and selected during the pre-announcement effect, the pre-announcement effect not displayed in the pre-notification effect is executed. Sometimes it is done.

  Next, other patterns of the prior notification effect will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 51 (e) shows a scene in which a prior notification effect is started immediately after the start of the change display of a special symbol (effect symbol). Three balloon characters appear from below, and one of the balloon characters is notified of a movable part. This is a scene where it is possible to recognize that the character “movable accessory” indicating the production is attached. FIG. 51 (f) shows the same variation display as FIG. 51 (e), and among the three balloon characters, the remaining two balloon characters have “pseudo” indicating a pseudo-variation notice effect, respectively, and SP reach. This is a scene where it is possible to recognize that “SP” indicating “” is attached. Next, the prior notification effect shown in FIG. 51 (g) is the same variation display as in FIG. 51 (e), and among the displayed balloon characters, the “movable accessory” and “SP” are displayed. The attached character is caught by a human character, and the one given “pseudo” indicates a scene that is not caught by the human character. Accordingly, the player can recognize that at least the movable part notice effect and the SP reach are executed and the pseudo change notice effect is not executed during the variable display after the prior notification effect.

  In this way, a plurality of notice effects and reach effects to be executed are displayed immediately after the start of the variation display of the special symbol, that is, before the actual game effect is actually started. As a result, it is possible to predict to some extent whether or not it will be a big hit. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 50, there is a possibility that a game effect that was not displayed in the prior notification effect may also be executed during the variation display, so that a game effect that is highly likely to be a big hit is displayed in the prior notification effect. If not, the expectation will not be completely lost. That is, as a result of the variable display, the possibility of actually being a big hit is more than the possibility of a big hit that can be predicted by the prior notification effect. In addition, by providing such a new game effect mode, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit is increased, and even if it is predicted that the expectation will be low by the prior notification effect, It is also possible to increase the sense of expectation, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest.

  [Game Effect] Next, with reference to FIGS. 49 and 52, game effects such as a notice effect and a reach effect indicated by information attached to the balloon character (game effect information displayed in the prior notification effect) will be described. In the present embodiment, as a game effect that can be notified in advance in the prior notification effect, a conversation notice effect (comprising four types of notice effect), a step-up notice effect (consisting of five types of notice effect), and a pseudo-variable notice effect (3 There are six types of game effects, consisting of three kinds of notice effects), movable part notice effects (composed of three kinds of notice effects), reach effects, and super reach effects (SP reach effects). It is also called a seed (notice production type). Each game production type is composed of a plurality of game productions, and it is possible to show the player the degree of expectation of the big hit depending on which game production is executed. Here, the notice effect and the reach effect of the present embodiment are effects that notify (predict) the possibility that the winning symbol will stop and display in advance before the winning symbol or out-of-line symbol is confirmed and stopped. It may be said to be a notice effect. The same applies to other effects. In addition, an effect to be performed with the effect symbol as a reach aspect may be specified and referred to as a reach effect.

  Each of these game effect types is determined at what timing during the special symbol variation display and for how long. As game effect types, there are game effects with different execution timings and game effects with different execution periods. Of course, the game effect type may have a game effect with the same execution timing or a game effect with the same execution period.

  Specifically, FIG. 52 (a) shows one mode of the game effect executed in the effect symbol display area 7b in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol. According to this, during the execution of the fluctuation display for 20 seconds, the prior notification effect is first executed immediately after the fluctuation starts. Although not shown in the figure, in this prior notification effect, four balloon characters with “conversation”, “step-up”, “reach”, and “movable accessory” are displayed, and all balloon characters are displayed as human characters. An effect that is caught (selected all) by the character (an effect of all ON flags) is executed. Then, the conversation notice effect and the step-up effect are started from 2 seconds after the start of the variable display after the advance notification effect is executed, and the conversation notice effect is finished at the time of 4 seconds and the step-up effect is finished at the time of 5 seconds. Let Thus, it can be said that these game effect types are game effect types (notification effect types) having the same execution start timing but different execution end timings, that is, different execution periods. Moreover, it can be said that these game effect types are game effects in which at least part of the execution period does not overlap. Moreover, it can be said that it is a game production in which part of the execution period overlaps and part does not overlap.

  In addition, the reach effect is executed from the time of 11 seconds to the end of the change of 20 seconds, and the moving part notice effect is executed from the time of 15 seconds to the time of 17 seconds. Thus, it can be said that the conversation notice effect and the reach effect are game effect types whose execution periods do not overlap. Further, it can be said that the reach effect and the movable part notice effect are game effect types having different execution periods (execution times). Moreover, since the conversation notice effect is executed before the reach effect is executed and the movable part notice effect is executed after the reach effect is executed (during execution), it can be said that these are game effect types having different execution timings. Thus, by notifying the execution of a plurality of game effects with different execution timings or execution periods in advance in advance notification effects, the player can easily grasp that the notified game effects are actually executed sequentially. It becomes possible to do.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 52B and 52C, the notice effect is not always executed at the same timing (for example, 2 seconds after the start of change), but changes depending on the type of game effect to be executed. is there. Therefore, the meanings such as different execution timings and different execution periods represent the relative relationship between game effect types. Also, as shown in FIGS. 52 (a) and 52 (b), there are game effects having different execution periods depending on the notice effects included in the same notice effect type. For example, in the step-up notice effect of this embodiment, the execution time of step-up 5 (step 5) is 5 seconds, and the execution time of step-up 3 (step 3) is 3 seconds. In this step-up notice effect, the higher the rank, the longer the execution time. FIG. 52 (c) shows one mode of the game effect when the advance notification effect is not executed, and the pseudo-change notice effect in this case is executed immediately after the start of change. Thereafter, other game effects are executed sequentially at predetermined timings.

  FIG. 52 (d) shows one mode of the game effect when the variation time of 75 seconds is set as the variation time. First, a prior notification effect is executed. Although illustration is omitted, in this advance notification effect, an effect is displayed in which three balloon characters with “step-up”, “SP”, and “conversation” are displayed, and “step-up” and “SP” are displayed. The balloon character with “” is caught by the human character, and the effect that the balloon character with “conversation” is not caught is executed. Then, during the variable display of 2 seconds to 75 seconds after execution of the prior notification effect, the step-up notice effect (step up 4) and SP reach selected in the prior notification effect, and the pseudo that was not displayed in the prior notification effect A change notice effect (pseudo 2) and a movable part notice effect are executed. Also, the conversation notice effect that was not selected in the prior notification effect is not executed. Thereby, more than the number of game effects displayed in the prior notification effects including the game effects that are not selected in the present example, in particular in the present example, are executed, and the game effects are executed. It is possible to raise the player's sense of expectation for big hits and improve the gaming interest. As described above in detail, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a characteristic configuration that is not found in the conventional pachinko gaming machine. As compared with the pachinko gaming machine, it becomes possible to achieve a remarkable effect.

  Next, the prior notification effect of another display mode different from the display mode of the prior notification effect of the first embodiment will be described. Since the other configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted. FIG. 53 shows the prior notification effect of the second embodiment executed on the effect symbol display area 7b.

  FIG. 53A shows a scene in which the effect symbol starts to be displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, and FIG. 53B shows a scene in which the prior notification effect immediately after the start of the variable display is started. 1 or a plurality of (predetermined number) of game effects information that may be executed during the variable display is displayed on the game effect information display section, and before the selection effect of which game effect to execute is executed This shows the scene. In this prior notification effect, a game effect belonging to the game effect type indicated by the selected game effect information among the six game effect types (notice effect types) displayed in FIG. 53 (b) is executed. Become.

  Next, the prior notification effect in FIG. 53 (c) shows “reach” indicating the reach effect and the conversation notice effect among the six types of displayed game effect information during the same variation display as in FIG. 53 (b). Select “conversation” and “movable accessory” indicating a moving part notice effect (selection part is indicated by a vertical line), “pseudo” indicating a pseudo-variable notice effect, and “step up” indicating a step-up notice effect. In this case, “SP” indicating SP reach is not selected. Thereby, during the change display, at least the conversation notice effect, the movable part notice effect, and the reach effect are executed, and the player is notified that the pseudo change notice effect, the step-up effect, and the SP reach effect are not executed. . Thereby, the player can predict the possibility of a big hit before executing the game effect to some extent and play the game (see the executed game effect).

  53D and 53E show examples of different display modes of the prior notification effect of the second embodiment. In this example, unlike in FIGS. 53B and 53C, the number of pieces of game effect information displayed on the game effect information display unit is four. In this way, the number (type) of game effect information displayed on the game effect information display unit in the prior notification effect varies depending on the time (results of variation pattern, notice effect determination, and prior notification effect determination). Also, in this example, “Super jackpot” characters (symbols) are displayed as game effect information. When “Super jackpot” information is selected, other game effect information can be selected / unselected. Regardless, a super jackpot will be executed. Here, the “super jackpot” means a jackpot that is more advantageous (high profit) to the player among the set jackpots. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the 15R first big hit can be a “super big hit”. In addition, when there is a big hit A and a big hit B with a larger earned profit than the big hit A, the big hit B may be a “super big hit”, or a probabilistic big hit in which the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a high probability state, When there is a normal jackpot that is in a low probability state, the probability variation jackpot can be set as a “super jackpot”.

  Next, the prior notification effect of FIG. 53 (e) is “pseudo” indicating the pseudo-change notice effect among the four types of displayed game effect information during the same change display as FIG. 53 (d), SP reach. Select “SP” indicating the production and “Super jackpot” indicating the occurrence of a super jackpot that is more advantageous to the player (the selection portion is indicated by a vertical line), and do not select “Stepup” indicating the step-up notice effect. It shows the scene. As a result, during the change display, the step-up notice effect is not executed, and at least the pseudo change notice effect and the SP reach effect are executed, and as a result, a big hit (for example, 15R first big hit) is notified to the player. Is done. In the second embodiment, since the determination result or the type of jackpot can be displayed as the display target (display contents) of the prior notification effect, the player executes the prior notification effect before starting the game effect. It is possible to recognize not only the game effects that are played but also whether or not it will be a big hit. In addition, as information targets to be selected in the prior notification effect, information indicating the possibility of winning a big hit (for example, “hot heat”, “0%”, “3%”, “80%”, etc.), The number of rounds in the event of a failure, information indicating that a time-shortening function (open extension function, probability variation function) occurs, information indicating a disconnection (for example, “exclusion”, “sorry”, etc.) Also good. Thereby, the player can more accurately predict whether or not the result of the variable display will be a big hit.

[Other aspects 1]
Further, in this embodiment, as an effect mode of the advance notification effect, a game effect that displays and executes one or more balloon characters with information (character symbols) indicating a game effect that may be executed after the advance notification effect. Although the effect aspect which selects the balloon character which attached | subjected the information which shows using a person character was shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect. After showing the game effects that can be executed, it is not an effect mode in which a part or all of the game effects are selected, but as other effect modes, only the game effects to be executed are actually played. It is good also as an aspect displayed before performing. That is, when information indicating a game effect is displayed in the prior notification effect, execution of the game effect may be determined at the time of display.

[Other embodiment 2]
In the present embodiment, the notice effect, the reach effect, etc. (game effect) selected in the prior notification effect are executed during the variable display in which the prior notification effect is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. . For example, when there is an undigested hold (holding information) for which the start condition of the special symbol variation display is not established, the notice effect selected in the prior notification effect is displayed for the special symbol related to the undigested hold information You may perform during a fluctuation display. In other words, it is determined in advance before the start of the variable display, which notice effect etc. is scheduled to be executed during the variable display of unreserved pending information, and is notified during the variable display prior to the variable display It is good (this is also called “prefetching”).

  In addition, when there are a plurality of the notice effects selected in the prior notice effect, a part of the notice effect is executed during the variable display in which the prior notice effect is executed, and the rest of the notice effect, etc. It may be performed during the variable display related to the pending information that has not been digested when the prior notification effect is executed. A mode in which the player cannot recognize whether it is an effect to be executed as a pre-reading effect or an effect to be executed in a variable display related to the prior notification effect in the advance notification effect selected in the prior notification effect (it is difficult to recognize) Or may be displayed in a recognizable (easy to recognize) manner. In this way, by using the advance notification effect as a pre-reading effect, it is possible to increase the number of notification effects that can be selected in the advance notification effect, and to increase the player's expectation for hitting and to enhance the game entertainment Become.

[Other embodiment 3]
In addition, in the prior notification effect of the embodiment, information (character pattern) indicating a game effect that may appear is displayed so that the player can recognize the notice effect and the reach effect executed after the prior notification effect. Although an aspect was shown, it is not restricted to this. For example, when the color or pattern of an appearing (displayed) character or the like indicates the possibility of a big hit, the pattern of the balloon character (roulette background) is changed to a predetermined pattern (for example, a striped pattern, a tiger pattern, or a heart pattern). , Rainbow pattern, etc.) may be displayed. The pattern of the balloon character (roulette background) may be displayed in a predetermined color (blue, yellow, red, etc.). Also, the balloon color or pattern may be displayed in combination with information indicating the game effect (for example, displayed with the letters “SP” attached to a rainbow balloon). As a result, it is possible to diversify the advance notification effects that can be displayed to the player, diversify the guess patterns that can be a big hit of the player, and enhance the gaming interest. Further, as an object (game effect) to be displayed in the prior notification effect, information indicating a cut-in notice effect indicating that the jackpot reliability has been improved by displaying a predetermined character (characters of “cut-in” or appearing “ The character “itself” may be displayed) or other notice effects may be targeted.

[Other embodiment 4]
In the present embodiment, the game effect (notice effect or reach effect) related to the information attached to the balloon character that has not been caught (selected) by the human character is not executed during the variation display of the special symbol. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, you may provide the case where the game effect which concerns on the information attached | subjected to the balloon character which was not caught (selected) is performed. And such an effect mode can be executed as a law breaking effect only when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. In the present embodiment, the game effects that are not displayed as balloon characters may be executed while the special symbol is being displayed in a variation, or may not be executed. I can't. For example, a game effect that is not displayed as a balloon character may not be executed during the variation display of the special symbol.

[Other embodiment 5]
In the present embodiment, whether or not to perform a prior notification effect by the determination process (lottery process) based on the fact that the sub-control unit 90 has received an instruction (change start command) related to the start of change from the main control unit 80. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the player may be able to select and determine whether or not to perform the advance notification effect by inputting to the effect button or the like. For example, prior to the start of the game (the non-variable display state of the special symbol and the non-hit game state), the player operates the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b to execute the advance notification effect, It may be possible to select in advance whether the notification effect is not executed. Moreover, as another aspect, it is good also as what shows which notice effect is performed when a player operates the 1st effect button 63a or the 2nd effect button 63b during a prior alerting effect.

  For example, in the embodiment 1 shown in FIG. 51, in a scene where a predetermined number (one or a plurality) of balloons displaying information indicating a predetermined game effect is rising, the player is first at a predetermined timing. When input (operation) is performed with the effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, one or more of the rising balloon characters are caught (selected) by a predetermined person character, and the game effect indicated by the caught balloon character Is executed during the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) related to the prior notification effect.

  On the other hand, if the player does not input (operate) the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b within a predetermined period, the person character does not catch the balloon character. However, a predetermined game effect including a game effect indicated by the balloon character that has not been caught is executed during the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) related to the prior notification effect. That is, when the player inputs the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, before the game effect is actually executed by the catch effect (game effect selection effect) by the person character, Which game effect is executed or which game effect is not executed. However, when the player does not input the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, since the catch effect (game effect selection effect) by the character is not performed, which game effect is executed. Alternatively, it is possible not to notify which game effect is not executed. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to participate in the game effect (effect mode) accompanied by input to the effect button, and to allow the player to select whether or not to perform prior notification.

[Other embodiment 6]
Further, in the present embodiment, the value “M” of the effect mode counter is set to a different value depending on the type of winning, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. As another aspect, the effect mode set according to the type of winning may be continued until the gaming state changes. Changes in gaming state include, for example, the next big hit game being executed, changing from a high probability state to a low probability state, changing from an open extended state to a non-open extended state, It changes to a non-time-short state. Moreover, the reverse aspect of these is also included.

[Other embodiment 7]
Next, another embodiment 3 of Example 1 and the reference example described above will be described. In the other aspect 3, in the second big prize winning device 36 of the first embodiment and the reference example, a shutter member (also referred to as an “operation member”) that allows or blocks the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 therein. ). That is, when the second grand prize-winning device 36 includes a shutter member and the shutter member is in the first state that prevents (blocks) the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, the second big prize-winning device 36 entered the second grand prize-winning port 35. A game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 when the game ball passes through a non-specific area that is not the specific area 39 and the shutter member is in a second state that allows the game ball to pass into the specific area 39. May be configured to pass through the specific region 39 instead of the non-specific region. The solenoid that drives the shutter member is connected to the main control board 80. When such a shutter member is provided, the shutter member is controlled to the first state to close the specific area 39 during the 1R and 2R when the second big prize opening 35 is opened at the 15R second big hit. .

  In this way, even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 during an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds, it is surely prevented from passing the game ball to the specific area 39. be able to. Further, during the 1R and 2R at the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened when the shutter member is in the second state and closed when the shutter member is in the second state. If opening / closing control of the big winning opening 35 is performed, even if the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to a length (for example, 28 seconds) that allows a game ball to enter sufficiently, a game to the specific area 39 is performed. The passage of the sphere can be prevented. When it is desired to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 at the 15R first big hit or the like, the shutter member may be controlled to the second state while the second big winning opening 35 is opened. That is, the shutter member may be controlled to the second state during the above-described V effective period (first period). Further, in the first embodiment, even if it is a small hit, it is possible to pass a specific area, but by setting the shutter member to the first state during the small hit game, the game ball can be specified during the small hit game. Passing through the area can be prevented. In addition to this configuration, whether or not the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39 due to the installation location of the specific area 39 and the covering portion provided in front of the player in the specific area 39 It is good also as an aspect which is hard to visually recognize to a player.

[Others]
In the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, the “game effect” refers to an effect performed using a predetermined character and an effect performed using identification information (effect design, special design, etc.). Character effects and reach effects can be given. Further, “game effect information indicating a game effect” refers to information indicating a specific game effect, for example. Specifically, in order to indicate that the first notice is executed during the variation display of the identification information before the first notice is executed, a character that can be recognized as “first notice” It is possible to mention displaying a character that appears in the first notice.

  In the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, the “game effect type that can be executed at different timings” is sufficient if there is at least a time when the execution timing is shifted, for example, the game effect of the first game effect type, The execution timings of the game effects of the game effect type may not overlap at all, or one is 3 seconds, the other is an execution period of 2 seconds, and the other execution period is included in one execution period. Alternatively, the execution periods of one and the other may partially overlap.

  Further, in the configuration of the gaming machine described above, “the game effect information display means selects all of the displayed game effect information, selects a part of the displayed game effect information, and displays the game effect information. May not be selected ". Further, the game effect indicated by the game effect information that is not displayed by the game effect information display means may or may not be executed along with the change display of the identification information. In addition, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific result, the game machine includes special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player. It is possible to indicate the possibility that the display result is a specific result.

  Further, in the configuration of the gaming machine described above, a variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter and a state in which the game ball cannot enter, Special game execution means capable of executing a special game for setting the variable entrance (large winning entrance) into a state in which entry is possible when the result of the second determination is successful. In addition, the “starting port” may be a variable starting port that can be changed between the first mode and the second mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. Separately, the variable start port may be provided. In addition, a first game state in which a game ball enters the variable start port has a predetermined frequency, and a second game state in which the game ball enters the variable start port at a higher frequency than the first game state. And a game state setting means for setting the game state. Here, “predetermined frequency” includes zero.

  In the first embodiment, the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is set to one, but the number of times of opening the first grand prize port or the second grand prize port in one round is set. It may be a plurality of times or may have a different number of rounds of opening.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the second special figure hold is a control process for digesting the first special figure hold in preference to the first special figure hold, that is, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process. A control process for digesting with priority over the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process may be used. Also, the priority order is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called order of entering (memory order) digestion may be used.

In the first embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine having the specific area 39. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol determination result is obtained without the specific area 39 in the big prize opening. The present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine in which it is determined whether or not a high probability state is given after the big hit game ends only by (the type of the big hit symbol displayed in a stopped manner). Needless to say, “This is based on the fact that the special symbol winning / decision determination results in a big hit (the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol)”. The pachinko gaming machine of Example 1 is also included in other types of gaming machines. Also, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and can enter a game ball that can enter and a game ball can enter There is a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and if the result of the determination of success or failure based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit, the large winning opening is made available for a predetermined time. This is also applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit game is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening in a ball ready state and the game ball passes through a specific area, and a big hit game is executed. This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”. When the result of the determination of success / failure based on the ball entering the start opening becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without passing through a specific area. In addition, as a privilege, it is possible to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering game balls into the start opening. Moreover, it has a 1st starting port and a 2nd starting port, and it shall generate | occur | produce the high base state which raises the entrance frequency to the 2nd starting port. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.
[Reference invention]
In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 for solving the above-described problems is
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
Game effect information display means capable of displaying game effect information indicating the game effect executed by the game effect execution means,
The game effect execution means is capable of executing a plurality of game effects along with the variation display of the identification information,
In the case of executing a plurality of game effects along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect information display means is capable of displaying a plurality of game effect information according to a plurality of game effects to be executed, and displaying a plurality of game effect information before executing a plurality of game effects. It is a feature.
According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to display a plurality of pieces of game effect information indicating a game effect that can be executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information. When a plurality of game effects are executed, a plurality of game effect information corresponding to the plurality of game effects to be executed can be displayed before the plurality of game effects are executed. As a result, it is possible to grasp a plurality of game effects executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information before the execution of the plurality of game effects.
Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
In the case of executing a plurality of game effects along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect information display means is capable of executing an effect of selecting a plurality of game effect information according to a plurality of game effects to be executed, and executing the effect of selecting a plurality of game effect information. It is characterized by being carried out before.
According to such a gaming machine, when executing a plurality of game effects, an effect of selecting a plurality of game effect information according to the plurality of game effects to be executed is performed before executing the plurality of game effects. Made it possible. Thereby, the player expects that a plurality of game effect information is selected in the effect of selecting the game effect information, and can enhance the game interest. This also makes it possible to grasp a plurality of game effects that are executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information before the execution of the plurality of game effects.
Here, “the execution of selecting a plurality of pieces of game effect information can be executed” means that at least a plurality of pieces of game effect information may be selected, and all of the displayed plurality of pieces of game effect information are selected. An effect or an effect of selecting a part (plurality) of a plurality of displayed game effect information may be used.
The gaming machine of reference invention 3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 or reference invention 2,
As a type of the game effect, it has a plurality of game effect types composed of a plurality of game effects,
In the case where a plurality of game effects are executed along with the variation display of the identification information, the game effect information display means can display a plurality of game effect information corresponding to a plurality of game effects belonging to different game effect types. It is characterized by this.
According to such a gaming machine, it has a plurality of game effect types with different effect modes, and each of the game effect types is composed of a plurality of game effects. The game effect information display means can display a plurality of game effects (game effect types) having different game effect types. As a result, the player can grasp in advance that a plurality of game effects having different effect modes are executed in accordance with the variation display of the identification information, thereby increasing the expectation of the game effect and enhancing the game entertainment. It becomes possible.
Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 4 is the gaming machine of reference invention 3,
As the plurality of game effect types, there are game effect types that can be executed at different timings along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect information display means can display a plurality of game effect information corresponding to a plurality of game effects belonging to game effect types that can be executed at different timings.
According to such a gaming machine, there are game effect types that can be executed at different timings during the display of the variation of the identification information. It is possible to select a plurality of them. Thereby, since a plurality of selected game effects (game effect types) can be sequentially executed at different timings, the player can easily grasp that the selected game effect has been executed. .
The gaming machine of reference invention 5 is any one of reference invention 1 to reference invention 4,
In the case where a plurality of game effects are executed along with the variation display of the identification information, the game effect information display means has at least a timing for displaying the plurality of game effect information simultaneously. .
According to such a gaming machine, the game effect information display means has a timing for simultaneously displaying a plurality of game effect information, and can select a plurality of game effect information from the plurality of game effect information displayed simultaneously. It becomes possible. Thereby, the player can easily grasp which one of the plurality of displayed game effect information is selected and which is not selected, and can expect a sense of expectation for the game effect. .
The gaming machine of reference invention 6 is any one of reference invention 1 to reference invention 5,
The game effect information display means has at least a case where all of the displayed game effect information is selected and a case where a part of the displayed game effect information is selected.
According to such a gaming machine, since there are a case where all of the displayed game effect information is selected and a case where a part of the displayed game effect information is selected, the selection mode of the game effect information is diversified, Even if a plurality of pieces of game effect information are displayed, the number of selections is variable, so that it is possible to change the feeling of expectation for the game effect and enhance the game interest.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 production design, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st big prize opening, 35 2nd big prize opening, 39 specific area 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control) Part), 100 image control board (image control part), 103a effect first special figure hold indicator, 103b effect second special figure hold indicator

Claims (1)

Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect in accordance with the variation display of the identification information;
And a game presentation information display means capable of displaying game effects information indicating a game effects to be executed by the game effects execution means,
The game effect execution means is capable of executing a plurality of game effects along with the variation display of the identification information,
A plurality of the game effect information is provided for each of the plurality of game effects,
In the case of executing a plurality of game effects along with the variation display of the identification information,
The game effect information display means is a capable of displaying game effects information corresponding to a portion of the plurality of game effects that run, the display of the game effects information, none of the plurality of game effects is performed There line before,
The game effect information display means displays the game effect information corresponding to a part of the plurality of game effects, and before executing the game effect corresponding to the displayed game effect information. A gaming machine characterized in that a game effect corresponding to game effect information that is not displayed may be executed .

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