JP6238481B2 - 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, as a result of the determination of success or failure, there is a big hit and a small hit, and in the case of a big hit, in the big hit game, the big winning opening is opened according to the type of the big hit with an opening pattern for big hit Then, the jackpot game that can obtain a predetermined amount of game profit (prize ball) is executed. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit game, there was a small bonus game where the big prize opening was opened for a short time with a small hit opening pattern, and a small amount of game profit (prize ball) could be obtained. . Also, depending on the gaming machine, in the case of a small hit, the game ball is released for a time that is difficult to enter the game ball (open for a moment), making it difficult to obtain a game profit (prize ball). .

  In addition, in gaming machines, in order to prevent excessive gambling, etc., the big hit game is composed of at least two round games, and the small hit game is the small hit game. The upper time (for example, 1.8 seconds) is limited to the time during which the special winning opening is opened. In addition, under such restrictions, in the conventional gaming machine, whether the result of the determination of success or failure was a big hit by making the opening pattern in a specific big hit and the opening pattern in the small hit the same open pattern Some have made it difficult to understand whether or not it was a small hit (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2007-89719

  However, since the big hit has at least two rounds, that is, at least two opening operations, the small hit opening pattern is also set to at least two opening operations. For this reason, it is difficult to maximize the possibility of entering a small hit game using the maximum time allowed for the small hit game. In other words, since the upper limit time allowed for the small hit game includes the time during the opening operation, the smaller the number of opening and closing times during the small hit game, the higher the possibility of entering the ball. In other words, in the small hit game, the opening operation is performed only once, and the opening period is set to the upper limit time, which is the mode with the highest possibility of entering.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and in a small hit game, it is opened with an opening pattern in which a game ball is highly likely to enter, and it is difficult to distinguish a small hit game from a big hit game. By doing so, a gaming machine with a high gaming interest is provided.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable entrance that can be changed to an enterable state where a game ball can enter by performing a predetermined opening operation from an inaccessible state where the game ball cannot enter,
A determination means for performing determination based on a game ball entering the start opening;
A special game executing means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which it is possible to enter based on the determination result of the determination means being a specific result,
As the specific result, having a big hit and a small hit,
The jackpot has at least a first jackpot and a second jackpot,
When the determination result is at least one of the first jackpot and the second jackpot, the special game is executed, and the gaming state after the special game is ended is more than the gaming state before the special game is started. Can be set to an advantageous gaming state,
When the determination result is the small hit, the special game is executed, and the game state after the special game is ended cannot be set to an advantageous game state than the game state before the special game is started. And
The special game executed when the big hit is made up of a plurality of round games having at least one opening operation in each round game,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made up of one opening operation,
As the round game that constitutes the special game that is executed when the first big hit is made, one specific round game that is configured by one opening operation and that can enter the ball for the first period; And another non-specific round game that is allowed to enter for a second period shorter than the first period, and between the specific round game and the non-specific round game from the second period An interval period that is set to a long period is set,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made possible to enter the ball over the first period,
The special game executed when the first big hit is made up of two round games in which the first round is the non-specific round game and the second round is the specific round game,
A specific effect is executed in the interval period in the special game executed when the first big hit and in the period before the start of the opening operation in the special game executed when the small hit It is characterized by making it possible.

According to such a gaming machine, a special round game that is released only once over a first period, and a release operation that is performed only for a second period shorter than the first period. The special game related to the small hit is opened only once over the first period. Then, a specific effect is executed in an interval period longer than the second period provided between the specific round game and the non-specific round game and a period before the start of the special game release operation related to the small hit Made it possible.

As a result, in the special game related to the small hit, it is possible to increase the possibility of entering the game ball as much as possible and make it difficult to recognize the special game related to the small hit and the special game related to the predetermined big hit. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and improve the game entertainment. More specifically, a special game related to a predetermined jackpot includes a round game with a relatively long period (first period) and a relatively short (second period) round game. And by making the interval period between them longer than the second period, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the execution of the round game opened in the second period. Furthermore, it is possible to make it easier to notice the execution of the round game opened in the first period by executing a specific effect common to that executed before the start of the small hit releasing operation in this interval period. Furthermore, the period (first period) in which a player can easily enter a round game that is easily noticed (first period) is the same period as the period (first period) in which a player can enter a ball in a special game related to small hits. With these configurations, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize a special game related to a predetermined jackpot and a special game related to a jackpot.

Further, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable entrance that can be changed to an enterable state where a game ball can enter by performing a predetermined opening operation from an inaccessible state where the game ball cannot enter,
A determination means for performing determination based on a game ball entering the start opening;
A special game executing means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which it is possible to enter based on the determination result of the determination means being a specific result,
As the specific result, having a big hit and a small hit,
The jackpot has at least a first jackpot and a second jackpot,
When the determination result is at least one of the first jackpot and the second jackpot, the special game is executed, and the gaming state after the special game is ended is more than the gaming state before the special game is started. Can be set to an advantageous gaming state,
When the determination result is the small hit, the special game is executed, and the game state after the special game is ended cannot be set to an advantageous game state than the game state before the special game is started. And
The special game executed when the big hit is made up of a plurality of round games having at least one opening operation in each round game,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made up of one opening operation,
As the round game that constitutes the special game that is executed when the first big hit is made, one specific round game that is configured by one opening operation and that can enter the ball for the first period; And another non-specific round game that is allowed to enter for a second period shorter than the first period, and between the specific round game and the non-specific round game from the second period An interval period that is set to a long period is set,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made possible to enter the ball over the first period,
The special game executed when the first jackpot is made up of two round games in which the first round is the specific round game and the second round is the non-specific round game,
A specific effect is executed in the interval period in the special game that is executed when the first big hit and the period after the opening operation in the special game that is executed in the case of the small hit It is characterized by making it possible .

  According to such a gaming machine, a special round game that is released only once over a first period, and a release operation that is performed only for a second period shorter than the first period. The special game related to the small hit is opened only once over the first period. Then, a specific effect is executed in an interval period longer than the second period provided between the specific round game and the non-specific round game and a period before the start of the special game release operation related to the small hit Made it possible.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to increase the possibility of entering a special game related to small hits, and to improve the gaming interest.

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 process at the time of starting entrance. 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 received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of an opening command reception process. It is a flowchart of an ending command reception process. It is a flowchart of a pseudo start effect execution process. It is a timing chart which compares a big hit game and a small hit game. It is a table | surface which shows the opening production | presentation and ending production | presentation for every hit classification. It is a timing chart which compares the big hit game of Example 2, and a small hit game. It is a timing chart which compares the big hit game of Example 3 with a small hit game.

  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 FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the 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 effects using the effect symbols (effect symbol game effects), the hit game effects to be executed along with the hit games, 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 winning, 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. In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 identifies a specific area 39 and a non-specific area 49 through which a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 can pass and a game ball that has entered the second major prize opening 35. The movable piece 150 is configured to be guided (sorted) to the area 39 or the non-specific area 49. The movable piece 150 is driven by a movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5). The movable piece 150 is triggered by the opening of the second big prize opening 35, in other words, the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37. Operation starts. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not in operation (non-operating state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is guided to the non-specific area 49 and the specific area. It is impossible to pass 39. On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39, and the specific area 39 can be passed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed 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, if the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is the first result (15R big hit), the three “ijn” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the second result (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs “jnkl” are turned on and the rest are turned off. When the third result (small hit) is obtained, 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 39a 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 among the game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 35. is there. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second big prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 35. To do. 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, a second large winning opening solenoid 38 and a movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “driving means”. The second start opening solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first big winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31. is there. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second big prize winning device 36. is there. 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 a prize ball or a rental ball, 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 sensor 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, light emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. , 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”. Note that one or a plurality of special symbols may be provided as the types of special symbols to be stopped and displayed in “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”.

  There are several types of jackpots. 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 to open the second big prize opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (also simply referred to as “V”). A round aimed at passing the game ball to the specific area 39 (a predetermined privilege is given when the game ball passes through the specific area) can be called a V round, a chance round, or a challenge round. Note that this V round (specific round) is a round in which the movable piece 150 is operated, and rounds other than the V round (non-specific round) do not operate the movable piece 150. That is, even if the second grand prize winning opening 35 is a round other than the V round, the movable piece 150 does not operate and the specific area 39 is always closed. Even if the ball is paid into the second grand prize opening 35, the game ball is not guided to the specific area 39. That is, it can be said that rounds other than the V round are “a round in which a game ball cannot pass through a specific area”.

  In addition, “15R 2nd big hit” is 1 round which is the above-mentioned chance round, although the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is 15 times. The opening time of the second and second rounds is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), making it difficult to enter the second grand prize opening 35 and difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 (as impossible) It is also a big hit. 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 opening of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is 2 times, and the first round which is V round is very short time like the 15R second big hit. The second round is opened in such a manner that the game ball can enter the second grand prize opening 35 although it is not so long (1.8s is opened once). In other words, the 2R third big hit is a big hit that opens the second big winning device 36 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39 in the second round. However, since the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.9 seconds even if the first and second rounds are combined, it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39, but the 15R first big hit In addition, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is low. In addition, a predetermined interval period (closing time) is set between each round. In the first embodiment, different interval periods (also referred to as “interval times”) are set depending on the type of jackpot. Yes. For example, in 15R big hit, the interval period between the first round and the second round, the interval period between the second round and the third round are 2000 ms (2 seconds), respectively, and the interval period between the other rounds is 200 ms (0.2 seconds). In the 2R big hit, the interval period between the first round and the second round is set to 5000 ms.

  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. Accordingly, 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 (15R second big hit and Since the first round and / or the second round V are executed in a relatively high manner), by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game, It is possible to shift the gaming state to a high probability state. On the other hand, in the case of 15R second big hit, since the opening time of the first and second chance rounds is 0.1 seconds each, it is a V round, but the second big prize opening Since it is very difficult to enter the game ball into the game area, 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 described later. (Low probability state) is very likely (it may be said that it becomes a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the opening pattern of the small hit game executed when the small hit is reached is to open the second big winning opening 35 once for 1.8 seconds (to enter a ball-entry enabled state). The opening pattern of the small hit game is an open pattern that is apparently close to the 2R third big hit, and it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the small hit game or the 2R big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second big winning device 36 is opened in such a manner that a game ball can enter the second big winning opening 35. However, since the movable piece 150 does not operate during the small hit game, even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening 35, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Even if there is a game ball passing to the specific area 39 for some reason, an invalid period in which the passing of the specific area 39 (detection by the specific area sensor 39a) is not treated as valid in rounds other than the V round Thus, any privilege is not given based on the passage of the specific area 39. Accordingly, 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, it is difficult to distinguish the 2R third big hit and the small hit from the open 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 the 2R third big hit or the small win from the opening pattern of the big prize opening. Also, in terms of performance, it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit and the small hit game related to the small hit, and during the subsequent display of the variation of the production symbols. Thus, it is possible to execute a common effect (effect mode). 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. In addition, it is set as the structure which a player cannot visually recognize also about the operation | movement aspect of the movable piece 150 inside the 2nd big winning opening 35, or whether the game ball passed the specific area | region. As a result, in the case of a small hit, and in the case of 2R third big hit, the game with a sense of expectation that after the hit game (small hit game or big hit game) may be in a high probability state It is possible to advance the game, and it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest of the game. 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 is different 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 which are V rounds, so that the game ball easily enters the second big prize opening 35. Since the movable piece 150 is also operating, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 with a 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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R third big hit is achieved (when the 2R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 is opened at the first R. A maximum of 0.1 second is opened, and the second big prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 1.8 seconds at the second round. At this time, since the 1R eye is open for an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds, it is difficult to make the game ball enter the 2nd big prize opening 35, but the 2nd big prize opening 35 in the 2R eye. Since the opening time of the game is 1.8 seconds, the game ball is inserted into the second grand prize opening 35 during the round, and the game piece passes through the specific area 39 which is opened when the movable piece 150 operates. It is possible to make it. 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 1.9 seconds, the 2R third big hit cannot expect as many prize balls (game profits) as the other 15R big hits. That is, it is a big hit that hardly wins a prize ball compared to other big hits (15R big hit).

  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 once for a maximum of 1.8 seconds. That is, the same big winning opening as the second round in the big hit game of 2R third big hit is opened with the same opening pattern. In addition, the first round in the 2R third big hit game is an opening operation of an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds, and the interval period between the first round and the second round is lengthened (the 1R and 2R rounds). The player has the presence of the 1R in order to perform a pseudo start effect (also referred to as “pseudo opening effect” or “specific effect”) to be described later in this interval period. This makes it difficult to identify the hit game between the 2R third big hit and the small hit. In addition, even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 35. However, as described above, since the small hit game does not have the V round, the movable piece 150 does not operate and the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. 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), A second opening pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass (cannot pass) through the specific area 39 (15R second big hit), and the game ball can pass through the specific area and has a lower possibility of passing than the first open pattern. 3 open patterns and (2R third big hit). Also, as an opening pattern for small hits, the game ball is difficult to pass through a specific area (cannot pass) and is released in the same open pattern as a specific round (second round) of a predetermined big hit (2R third big hit). It may have a fourth open pattern.

  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 ”). Each of the special symbol success / failure determination and the jackpot type determination determination is also referred to as “win / fail determination (determination)”, and may be generally referred to as “win / fail determination (determination)”. 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 that opens 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). In other words, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the special symbol variation display becomes 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 digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) 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 (also referred to as“ time-short mode ”)”. 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. The possibility is extremely low, but 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 when the 2R third big hit is achieved is that if the special area 39 is passed during the special game, the special symbol is high. 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 in which it is latent that it is a high probability state, that is, a state in which 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”. In addition, a state in which it is not notified whether the jackpot probability of the current special symbol success / failure determination is low probability or high probability (low probability state or high probability state) is referred to as a “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 referred to as“ probability change mode ”)”.

  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 or 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 processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing 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 description 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, the interrupt process (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 detection sensor for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 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 processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), general map motion processing (S205), special symbol motion processing (S206), and specific area sensor detection processing (S207) Then, a start ball entering process (S208) and a power-off monitoring process (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), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms). ), 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 processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined 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 (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. .

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (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 standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a later-described normal symbol success / failure determination process 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 success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 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 based on the high-probability normal-winning 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, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal map) in S605 (YES in S605), a hit normal symbol (symbol per base symbol) to be stopped is determined (S607), and the per-general symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503), normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is executed. 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 change processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. 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 confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol 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 opening pattern in the non-time-short state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 0.2 seconds 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 process is completed.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), it is first determined whether or not the end-of-usual 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 the timing (timing) for opening the second start port 21 has been reached (S1003). If this is the case, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005). If not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting 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 is set to “0” when the second start port 21 is opened (opening operation of the movable member 23) three times if it is in the time-short state, and if it is in the non-time-short 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 processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) subsequent to 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 standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls (that is, the number of retained balls in Special Figure 2) at the second start port 21 is “0” (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 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter stored in the corresponding RAM area 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 determination table 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, 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 the 15R fourth big hits are determined (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 Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 success / failure 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). If it is ON (YES in S1402), the big hit in the non-time-short state 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-established random 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 the reach is out of reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be. 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 processing]
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 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 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 the 15R first big hit, 50% for the 15R second big hit, and the 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 Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. 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 in the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state in 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.

  Further, 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 Processing]
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 change processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (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 hour / hour flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and if it is determined that the value of the hour / hour 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 processing]
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). . In S2002, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), “15” is set to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game (S2003). Transition to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not 15R jackpot (NO in S2002), that is, the type of jackpot in this case is 2R jackpot, so the value of the round counter is set to “2” ( S2004), the process proceeds to S2005.

  In S2005, a winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot is set (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2006. Here, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is determined according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6), and in this embodiment, the big winning opening that opens and closes in a specific round is fixed. Specifically, in any big win, the 1st and 2nd rounds open and close the second big prize opening 35, and the 3rd to 15th rounds open and close the first big prize opening 30 (if the big hit is 3 rounds or more). I am going to do it. On the other hand, although the same big prize opening (for example, the second big prize opening 35 in the first round) is opened / closed in a specific round in different types of jackpots, the opening / closing pattern (opening pattern) may be different.

  That is, in the present embodiment, a winning pattern opening pattern is determined for each type of jackpot. Specifically, if it is a 15R first big hit, the 15R first big hit release pattern is set, and the 15R first big hit release pattern is executed during the execution of the 15R first big hit game. . In addition, if 15R second big hit, an open pattern for 15R second big hit is set, if 2R third big hit, an open pattern for 2R third big hit is set, and if 15R fourth big hit, 15R fourth big Set an open pattern for big hits. Then, the corresponding jackpot opening pattern is executed in each jackpot game.

  In S2006, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2006). The opening command is determined by the type of jackpot, corresponding to each jackpot, such as an opening command for 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot and 15R fourth jackpot), 2R third jackpot opening command, etc. Each is provided. Then, the corresponding opening period is subsequently executed by the set opening command. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 48, in the case of 15R big hit, a period of 5000ms is set as the opening period, and in the case of 2R big hit, a period of 900ms is set as the opening period. The main control unit 80 transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command receives the opening command during the opening period. The corresponding predetermined game effect is performed. In S2007, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2007), and the special figure operation status is set to “4” (S2008).

  If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is then determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2009). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2009), the small hit release pattern is set (S2010), and the process proceeds to S2011. Here, in the small hit opening pattern, the second big prize opening 35 is opened only once for 1.8 seconds. This is the same pattern as the opening pattern in the second round of 2R jackpot. In S2011, in order to start a small hit game, the small hit game opening command is set (S2011), the small hit game opening period is started (S2012), and the special figure operation status is set to "5" ( S2013). Here, there is an opening command for a small hit different from the big hit, and as shown in FIG. 48, when a small hit game is performed, a period of 6000 ms is made as an opening period. Then, the main control unit 80 transmits the set small hitting opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the small hitting opening command. In 90, a predetermined game effect corresponding to the opening period is performed. If it is determined in S2009 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2009), the big hit game and the small hit game are not started, so the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2014), and the process is finished. .

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation is determined. The flag is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning off the probability variation flag. If NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning off the time reduction flag. 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 it is determined that the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then whether or not a predetermined round is being executed, that is, a big winning opening determined for the predetermined round (the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening) It is determined whether or not an open pattern (open / close pattern) is being executed (S2106). If it is determined in S2106 that the round is not being executed (S2106), it is then determined whether or not it is a round start time (S2107). This is determined based on the jackpot game release pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether the opening period ends and the timing for executing the first release processing of the first round. If the first round has already started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and a predetermined interval period (200 ms, 2000 ms, or 5000 ms) has elapsed. The round is also simply referred to as “R”.

  If it is determined in S2107 that it is the time to start a round (YES in S2107), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2108), a big opening opening process is performed (S2109), and the process proceeds to S2110. As a result, the special winning opening becomes open and a predetermined round starts. In S2108, a round start command capable of specifying a round to be started is set, such as “1R start command” for the start of the first round and “2R start command” for the start of the second round. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. Also, in the big winning opening release process of S2109, a big hit release pattern determined according to the type of big hit to be executed, and an open pattern determined in the starting round is started. In S2110, whether the starting round is the V round (the first round or the second round), that is, the starting is the second big prize opening 35 (also referred to as “V attacker”) having the specific area 39 inside. It is determined whether it is a round in which the movable piece 150 is operated (a state in which the game ball can pass through the specific region 39) (S2110). In the present embodiment, two rounds of the first round and the second round are set as V rounds for operating the movable piece 150.

  If it is determined in S2110 that the starting round is not the V round (the first round or the second round), that is, the third round or later (NO in S2110), the process ends. 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. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2110 that the starting round is the V round (first or second round) (YES in S2110), the effective period of the specific area is set based on a predetermined specific area effective pattern. At the same time (S2111), an opening / closing operation of the specific area is started based on a predetermined specific area opening / closing operation pattern (S2112), and the process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2107 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2107), the process ends. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round or during the interval period after the end of the round can be cited.

  Here, in the V round, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state indicator 46 is set in a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game is highly probable. Informs that it will be in a state. 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 even if V passage is detected during the period. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON at a predetermined timing. 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)). In this way, 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 the first embodiment, in the V valid period setting process (S2111), even when the 15R second big hit is detected, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is set to a period (first period) that is determined to be valid. However, as another aspect, in the case of 15R second big hit, the first period may not be set at 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 V rounds are the first and second rounds, but other rounds may be set, the V round may be only one round, or three or more rounds. May be set.

  If it is determined in S2106 that a round is being executed (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the big winning opening in that round is the specified maximum number of balls entered (10 in this embodiment 1 per round). It is determined whether or not it has been reached (S2113). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2113), it is determined whether it is the end time of the running round (whether all the open patterns defined in the round have been completed) (S2114). If it is determined in S2114 that it is not the end time of the round (NO in S2114), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2113 that the specified number of entered balls (the number of entered balls in the round is 10) has been reached (YES in S2113), or the end time of the round in S2114 (specified in the round) If it is determined that all open patterns have been completed (YES in S2114), that is, if either of the two round end conditions is satisfied, the process proceeds to S2115. In S2115, a round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116. In S2115, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” for the end of the first round and “2R end command” for the end of the second round. . The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In S2116, a predetermined special winning opening closing process is executed (S2116), then the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). If it is determined that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends to start the next round.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a big hit ending command is set (S2119) as a big hit ending process to end the big hit game (S2119) Start (S2120). Then, the jackpot end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process is terminated. The round counter is “0” if the round (round game) is executed 15 times if long (15R big hit), and round (round game) is 2 if short round (2R big). 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 or not the execution time of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2122), and the ending time If it has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2126), 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 it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to “140” (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204). , The process proceeds to S2205. 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.

  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), or the game state when the 2R third jackpot is hit in S2208 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.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), similarly to the above, it is determined whether or not the completed big hit game (the big hit game executed this time) is 15R big hit (S2209). If it is determined in S2209 that it is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R third big hit (NO in S2209), then the game state before the big hit game, that is, the game state when 2R third big hit is reached It is determined whether or not it is in a state (S2210). If it is determined in S2210 that the time-saving state has not been reached (NO in S2210), the processing is terminated without turning on the time-saving flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a special symbol non-short-time state, and a low base state (that is, a low probability low base state). On the other hand, if it is determined in S2209 that the finished jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2209), or the game state when the 2R third jackpot is hit in S22100 is a short-time state If it is determined that the time has elapsed (YES in S2210), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2211), the hour / hour counter is set to “100” (S2212), and the process ends. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a special symbol time-short state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the following conditions is met: the special symbol is displayed 100 times to change and the next jackpot is generated. 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 addition, in the case of 2R third big hit, the processing (S2208, S2210) for determining whether the game state before the big hit game is the short-time state is performed by the operating state of the short-time function before and after the big hit game and the high base This is to make the operating state of the function (open extension function) the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different between the small hit and the 2R third big hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is based on the opening pattern of the big prize opening, depending on the subsequent operating state, which hit (big hit) Or small hit). 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.

[Special electric equipment processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), it is first determined whether or not the small hit 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 winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is being opened, that is, the small hit opening pattern is being executed. It is determined whether or not (S2302). If it is determined in S2302 that the big prize opening is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, a small hit opening It is determined whether the period (6000 ms) has elapsed and the timing (timing) for starting a predetermined opening operation has been reached (S2303).

  If it is determined in S2303 that it is not the time to open the special winning opening (NO in S2303), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2303 that it is the opening time of the big prize opening (YES in S2303), V invalid period setting processing is performed (S2304), and the second big prize opening is made according to the opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6). 35 is released (S2305), and the process ends.

  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 (S2111) 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”. Note that “0” is set in the V timer without checking whether the V timer is “0” or not. That is, it may be set to a state where there is no valid period. 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. However, since the movable piece 150 that allows passage through the specific area 39 does not operate during the small hit game, the game ball will not pass through the specific area unless an unexpected situation (failure, malfunction, fraud, etc.) occurs. .

  If it is determined in S2302 that the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the big prize opening during the small hit game is the prescribed maximum number It is determined whether the number has reached the number (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether or not it is the end time of the releasing operation (whether all the small hit opening patterns have been completed) (S2307). If it is determined that the opening operation of the special winning opening has not ended (NO in S2307), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2306 that the number of balls entered into the big winning opening during the small hit game has reached the specified number of balls entered (YES in S2506), or in S2307, the opening operation of the big winning opening is completed. If it is determined that it is time (YES in S2307), a predetermined big prize closing process is performed (S2308), and the process proceeds to S2311. That is, as a condition for ending the small hit game, (1) the release operation defined for the small hit game being executed is completed (for example, 1.8s is released) (2) the small hit game being executed is determined. Two conditions are established: a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have entered. If either one of the conditions is satisfied, the end condition for the small hit game is satisfied based on the previously established condition. In S2311, as a small hitting end process for ending the small hit game, a small hitting game ending command is set (S2311), a small hitting ending period is started (S2312), and the small hitting end flag is turned ON (S2313). ) Finish the process. Here, in the small hit end process in S2311, a process for setting an ending command is performed, and an ending command for a small hit is set (see FIG. 48). In addition, a 3500 ms period is set as the ending period for small hits. This is the same period as the ending period for 2R big hits, and this also distinguishes between small hits and 2R big hits. It is difficult.

  If it is determined in S2301 that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), then it is determined whether the small hit ending period (ending time) has passed (S2315), and the ending period has passed. If it is determined that it is not (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2315 that the ending period 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 “1”. ”(S2318), and the process ends. 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 (S2124, FIG. 33) 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 processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) subsequent to 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 (S2111) 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 it is not 2R big hit (NO in S2404), that is, if it is 15R big hit, the first V passing command is set (S2405), and the process is terminated. 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 passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing. A game effect is executed in an area or the like.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), an invalid period passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. In principle, the first V pass command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V pass notification control. On the other hand, the second V pass command is a command for preventing the sub control board 90 from performing V pass notification control in principle. Further, the invalid period passing command indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area during the invalid period of the specific area on the main control board 80 or the sub control board 90. That is, it is a command for informing that there is a possibility that some trouble or fraud has occurred. This notification may be performed using the display screen 7a, a frame lamp, a panel lamp, a speaker, or the like, or may be performed in the hall computer by transmitting the information to the hall computer. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a specific area sensor detection process (S207) and a V valid period setting process (S2111), thereby switching the validity / invalidity of the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39. It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start and entry process (S208) following the specific area sensor detection process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the starting and entering ball process (S208), 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 out. (S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number has increased by “1” (S2502). If it is determined in S2502 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second start port.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506. In S2503, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S2503). Next, in S2504, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S2504). Specifically, according to the current gaming state (whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state), the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (random number value for special symbol success / failure determination) obtained at the time of entering the starting gate And determine whether it is a big hit or missed. When the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is a pre-determination (so-called “holding”) in which the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is held (determination of whether or not it is a big hit) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. Is equivalent to “look-ahead”).

  Note that the prior determination is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a jackpot determination table for a high probability state if it is a high probability state, and a normal state if it is a normal state (low probability state). Based on the jackpot determination table, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot determination value matches. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) And a variation pattern information determination table. In advance determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on an acquired random number value (a value of a random symbol counter for special symbol success / failure determination and the like) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Is possible. Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not a big hit type, a game effect with a high hit reliability is executed, or the like.

  Next, in S2505, game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the second special symbol read out in S2501 and the information determined in advance in S2504 (pre-determined information) is generated as a special figure 2 start entering command. Then, it is set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2505). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S2503 may be transmitted to the sub-control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value may be transmitted. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information, etc.) may be transmitted.

  Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether or not it is information related to the big hit, the number of held balls of the second special symbol, Can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. In addition, in the first embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 starting ball entering command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number is a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged in the probability state. Thereby, the sub-control unit stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as a hold (effect hold information), pre-determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the production hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  For the purpose of preventing fraud, the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the obtained random number values read out in S2503, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) Special command data including type determination random number value), reach random number counter value (reach random number value), variation pattern random number counter value (variation pattern random number value), and information indicating the result of prior determination It can be generated and set as a two-start entry command.

  Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by “1” as in the process related to Special Figure 2 described above (S2506). If it is determined in S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2506), the process ends.

  In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2507). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2507 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S2508. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. In the first embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol). (So-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and when it is clearly shown that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, Using the priority of Special Figure 2 Reservation, intentionally remove Special Figure 2 suspension at any time (set it to “0”) and intend to win the big hits related to Special Figure 1 that shows the result of prior judgment Technical interventions such as automatic generation are possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust such a big hit occurrence timing. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is terminated without performing the processing related to the prior determination in FIG. 1 after S2508.

  The processing of S2508 to S2510 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S2508), Preliminary determination is made on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and game information including at least the reserved ball number data relating to the first special symbol read in S2501 and information (preliminary determination information) determined in advance in S2509, As shown in FIG. 1, it is generated as a start entry command and set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2510). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S2509 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) subsequent to 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 (starting ball entering command) for notifying that a starting ball has entered is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal for notifying the start of fluctuation 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 character announcement, the random number for determining the step-up advance notice, the random number for determining the pseudo-variable notice, and the random number for determining the moving part notice are provided as the notice effect determining random numbers. The notice effect to be executed is determined using the obtained value of the effect determination random number and each notice determination table ((A) to (D)) of FIG.

  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. A production (production design game production, special game production accompanying a big hit game and a 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. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member Control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like can be performed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (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 sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (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).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period 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).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process 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, an illumination control process for creating output lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and managing the production time is performed (S4302). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created by 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 (S4303). 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 (S4304). Thereafter, other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIGS. 42 and 43, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the production control microcomputer 91 has received a start ball entering command from the main control board 80 (main control unit) ( If it is determined that the start pitching command has been received (YES in S4401), then a ballistic effect start process described later is performed (S4402), and the process proceeds to S4403. If it is determined in S4401 that the start pitching command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4403 without performing the pitching effect start process.

  This entry effect start processing is executed when a start entry command indicating that there has been an entrance to the start opening (the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 21) is received from the main control unit. It is a process, and by performing this process, unfinished production hold information is stored in the production hold storage unit (the first production hold storage unit 104 and the second production hold storage unit 105) of the sub-control unit 90, Display control (control related to changes in display number and display mode of effect hold) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (first effect hold 9a and second effect hold 9b) A so-called look-ahead effect (also referred to as “pre-effect”) is performed based on the acquired information acquired by the main control unit when entering the ball.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20, information indicating acquisition information acquired based on the entering to the first starting port 20 is transferred from the main control unit 80 to the sub-control unit 90. It is transmitted and added and stored in the first effect hold storage unit 104 of the sub-control unit 90 as undigested effect hold information (effect information). In addition, the upper limit number of the number of hold | maintenance effect information memorize | stored in a 1st effect reservation memory | storage part is made into the same number (4 pieces) as a 1st special figure reservation memory part. In addition, when a variation start command to be described later is received, if it indicates the first special symbol, the oldest effect hold information stored in the corresponding first effect hold storage unit 104 is deleted. The The same applies when a game ball enters the second start port 21.

  In S4403, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control unit (S4403). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4403), a variation effect start process described later is performed (S4404). , The process proceeds to S4407. If it is determined in S4403 that the change start command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the change effect start process. In S4407, it is determined whether or not a variable stop command has been received from the main control unit (S4407). If it is determined that a variable stop command has been received (YES in S4407), a variable effect end process described below is performed (S4408), The processing shifts to S4409. If it is determined in S4407 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4409 without performing the change effect end process.

  Subsequently, in S4409, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control unit (S4409). If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4409), an opening command reception process described later is performed (S4410). , The process proceeds to S4411. If it is determined in S4409 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4409), the process proceeds to S4411 without performing the opening command reception process. In S4411, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control unit (S4411). If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4411), an ending command reception process described later is performed (S4412). Transition to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4411 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S4411), the process proceeds to S4420 without performing the ending command reception process. In S4420, it is determined whether a round end command has been received from the main control unit (S4420). If it is determined that a round end command has been received (YES in S4420), a pseudo start effect execution process described later is performed (S4421). ), The process proceeds to S4413. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4420 that the round end command has not been received (NO in S4420), the process proceeds to S4413 without performing the pseudo start effect execution process.

  Subsequently, in S4413, it is determined whether or not the first V passing command is received from the main control unit (S4413). If it is determined that the first V passing command is received (YES in S4413), the V passing notification command is set. (S4414), and the process proceeds to S4415. 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 S4413 that the first V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4413), the process proceeds to S4415 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 S4415, it is determined whether or not the presentation control microcomputer 91 has received the second V pass command from the main control unit (S4415). If it is determined that the second V pass command has been received (YES in S4415), A V passing non-notification command is set (S4416), and the process proceeds to S4418. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4415 that the second V passing command has not been received (NO in S4415), it is then determined whether an invalid period passing command has been received (S4417). If it is determined in S4417 that an invalid period passing command has been received (YES in S4417), an error notification command is set (S4419), and the process proceeds to S4418. If it is determined in S4417 that an invalid period passing command has not been received (NO in S4417), the process proceeds to S4418. In S4418, 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 invalid period 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. When the error 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 “abnormally passing!” Or the like on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. An error is displayed to notify that some abnormality has occurred.

  Note that the command to be set in the above-described specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35) may be only the first V passing command, and the second V passing command or the invalid period passing command may not be set. In this case, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the above-described S4415 to S4417 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.

[Opening command reception processing]
Next, the opening command reception process will be described. In this opening command reception process, an opening effect or the like to be executed in the opening period set according to the big hit type or the small hit is set. In the opening command reception process (S4410), first, the opening command is analyzed (S4701), and then it is determined whether the hit game to be started is a big hit (whether big hit or small hit) (S4702). When it is determined in S4702 that it is a big hit (YES in S4702), it is determined whether or not the big hit type is 15R big hit (S4703). If it is determined in S4703 that 15R is a big hit (YES in S4703), an opening effect for 15R big hit is set (S4704), and the process proceeds to S4707. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4703 that the big hit type is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R big hit (NO in S4703), an opening effect for 2R big hit is set (S4705), and the process proceeds to S4707. If it is determined in S4702 that the winning game to start is not a big hit, that is, a small hit (NO in S4702), an opening effect for a small hit is set (S4706), and the process proceeds to S4707.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, the opening period for 2R big hit is set to 900 ms, and no special opening effect is provided during this period. Specifically, in this opening period, whether to maintain the display mode when the effect symbol related to 2R jackpot is stopped, or to display the character effect related to the display mode (continue related effect), etc. Will be performed. In other words, during the opening period of 900 ms, it is not explicitly notified that the big hit game is started by character display such as “big hit” or character display. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the execution timing of the jackpot game related to the 2R third jackpot. In addition, the opening period for 15R jackpot is set to 5000 ms, and the opening effect to be executed during this period is “Big hit, Congratulations!” It is set as the aspect notified to a person explicitly. Thereby, the player can easily recognize the start time of the big hit game.

  The small hitting opening period is set to 6000 ms, and the opening effect to be executed during this period is an aspect of explicitly notifying that a predetermined chance game will start such as “chance time start”. . Thereby, the player can easily recognize the start time of the chance time (chance game). Note that, as shown in FIG. 47, the effect of displaying the “chance time start” (also referred to as “start effect” or “specific effect”) is executed in the second half of 3000 ms in the set opening period of 6000 ms. In the first half of the 3000 ms period, as in the opening period of the 2R third big hit, the display mode when the effect symbol related to the small hit is stopped or the character effect related to the display mode is displayed (related The production is continued).

  In S4707, based on the analyzed opening command, special game effect pattern selection processing is performed for selecting the effect mode of the special game effect to be executed during the special game (big hit game or small hit game) (S4707). This special game effect includes an effect that is executed during a winning game, during an open game (round) of the big prize opening, and during an interval period between the open game and the open game (between rounds). It is included. Next, in S4708, an opening effect start command is set (S4713), and the process ends. Thereby, the set opening effect and special game effect are executed at a predetermined timing.

  Here, the “chance time” is a game that is executed during the second round of the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit and the release operation of the small hit game, both of which take a release time of 1.8 seconds. The second winning opening is opened once. As a result, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the “chance time (chance game)” to be executed is the second round release of the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit or the open related to the small hit game. Yes. If the game ball can enter the second grand prize opening and pass through the specific area 39 during this chance time, the game state after the end of the chance time is a high probability state (high probability low base state or high probability state). High base state). This can occur when the chance time is a big hit game for 2R third big hit, and when the chance time is a big hit game for small hit, Even if a game ball enters, the game ball does not pass through the specific area, and no privilege (high probability state) is given. Further, even if it is a chance time related to the big hit game related to 2R big hit, even if a game ball enters the second big prize opening, it does not necessarily pass through the specific area (predetermined Pass by rate). In addition, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening, a predetermined amount of game profit (prize ball) is awarded at any chance time. In this respect, all can be said to be opportunities for winning prize balls.

[Ending command reception processing]
Next, the ending command reception process will be described. In this ending command reception process, an ending effect or the like to be executed in the ending period set according to the big hit type or the small hit is set. In the ending command reception process (S4412), first, the ending command is analyzed (S4801), and then it is determined whether the winning game to be ended is a big hit (whether big hit or small hit) (S4802). When it is determined in S4802 that it is a big hit (YES in S4802), it is determined whether or not the big hit type is 15R big hit (S4803). If it is determined in S4803 that 15R is a big hit (YES in S4803), an ending effect for 15R big hit is set (S4804), and the process proceeds to S4807. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4803 that the big hit type is not 15R big hit, that is, 2R big hit (NO in S4803), an ending effect for 2R big hit is set (S4805), and the process proceeds to S4807. If it is determined in S4802 that the winning game to be ended is not a big hit, that is, a small hit (NO in S4802), an ending effect for a small hit is set (S4806), and the process proceeds to S4807.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 47 and FIG. 48, the ending period for 2R big hit and small hit is set to the same 3500 ms, and the ending effect executed in this period is a predetermined chance game such as “chance time end”. It is set as the aspect which alert | reports explicitly that this was complete | finished. Thereby, the player can easily recognize the end time of the chance time (chance game). Also, the ending period for 15R jackpot is set to 5000 ms, and the opening effect executed during this period is when the game ball passes through a specific area during the jackpot game, that is, the game state after the jackpot game ends. In the case of a high probability state (high probability high base state), a “probability change mode entry” is displayed to explicitly notify it. Also, if the game ball does not pass through a specific area during the big hit game, that is, if the game state after the big hit game is in a low probability state (low probability low base state), it will be explicitly notified Display “Time mode entry”. Thereby, the player can easily recognize both the end time of the big hit game and the game state after the big hit game ends. In S4807, the set ending effect is executed at a predetermined timing based on the analyzed opening command.

[Pseudo start effect execution process]
Next, the pseudo start effect execution process will be described. This pseudo start effect execution process is a process of performing a pseudo start effect in a period that is not originally a period for performing a start effect (opening effect), that is, a period that is not an opening period. Specifically, a pseudo start effect is performed in an interval period between rounds. In the pseudo start effect execution process (S4421), first, it is determined whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game related to 2R jackpot (S5001). If it is determined in S5001 that the jackpot game being executed does not relate to 2R jackpot (NO in S5001), the process is terminated. That is, the pseudo start effect is not performed in the 15R big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5001 that the big hit game being executed is related to 2R big hit (YES in S5001), it is determined whether or not the received round end command is a one round end command (S5002). If it is determined in S5002 that the received round end command is not a one-round end command, that is, a command indicating end of a round other than one round (NO in S5002), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5002 that the received round end command is a one-round end command (YES in S5002), a pseudo start effect execution command is set (S5003), and the process ends.

  When the pseudo start effect execution 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 sends predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Read and display characters such as “Chance Time Start!” On the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. As shown in FIG. 47, this pseudo start effect is at a predetermined timing (the latter 3000 ms) in the interval period (5000 ms) between the first round and the second round in the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit. Is to be executed. In addition, the display mode of the pseudo start effect is the same display mode (effect mode) as the start effect executed in the small hitting opening period.

  Therefore, it is difficult to identify whether the chance game (chance time) to be executed thereafter relates to the small hit game or the big hit game only by looking at the start effect or the pseudo start effect. It is. Further, during the interval period (5000 ms) until the start of the pseudo start effect, the effect executed in the opening period related to the 2R third jackpot described above can be continuously performed. That is, when the effect symbol related to the 2R jackpot is stopped and displayed, the effect mode at that time or the effect mode related to the effect mode at that time continues until the start of the pseudo start effect in the opening period, the first round, and the interval period. Will be executed. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the start timing of the jackpot game related to the 2R third jackpot and the execution of the first round, and some players may not notice.

  And although it is not the opening period, in the interval period (second half) set longer than the opening period of the first round and the second round, the start effect (opening effect) is executed in a pseudo manner. The player is more likely to recognize that the opening operation of the second grand prize opening starting from now is the start of the winning game (the winning game will start from now on) (see FIG. 47). The pseudo start effect and the start effect are also referred to as “specific effects”. In addition, as shown in FIG. 47, after the execution of the opening and closing effects of the big prize opening after the execution of the pseudo start effect (specific effect) related to the 2R third big hit, and the start effect (specific effect) related to the small hit Since the execution mode and the display mode of the big prize opening opening operation and the display mode are exactly the same, if the small hit or the big hit cannot be identified before the execution of the specific effect, it will no longer be possible. Cannot be identified.

  Here, although it is possible to make the big winning opening into a state where it is possible to enter a ball (open), the open time is limited to a considerably shorter time than the big win. Specifically, in the big hit game, the upper limit time of the opening time in one round is 30 seconds, and it is possible to execute up to 16 rounds. On the other hand, in the small hit game, although the number of times of opening is not limited, opening (totaling) with an upper limit time of 1.8 seconds is permitted. In other words, in the small hit game, it is possible to release for a maximum of 1.8 seconds. In addition, in the small hit game, it is also permitted to perform a plurality of opening / closing operations if the opening is within 1.8 seconds. For example, the opening for 0.6 seconds may be performed three times with a closing period in between. However, since the upper limit opening period of 1.8 seconds includes a period for performing an opening operation and a period for performing a closing operation, when a plurality of opening / closing operations are performed, there is a period during which the grand prize opening is fully open. The amount will decrease accordingly. That is, in order to maximize the possibility of entering a game ball in a small hit, the release pattern in the small hit game is set to a mode in which only one release is performed for 1.8 seconds.

  In this way, the possibility of entering a small hit game is increased as much as possible, and the player can enter a certain game profit (award ball) by making the game ball enter the big prize opening during the small hit game. ) Can be obtained, but the number is not so much as compared to 15R jackpot game or the like. In addition, since a small hit game is prohibited from newly granting a privilege in a high probability state or a high base state due to its occurrence, its value is compared with a big hit game that can grant those privileges. It is supposed to be low. Therefore, by making it difficult for the player to recognize whether the game is a small hit or a big hit game (2R big hit game), even if it is a small hit game, the player thinks that there is a possibility of a big hit game. Therefore, it is possible to make it seem that there is a possibility that a privilege is given after the end of the hit game. This makes it possible to maximize the amount of game profit that can be acquired in the small hit game, and to further increase the player's expectation in the small hit (small hit game).

  The big hit game is a hit game having two or more rounds, and therefore requires at least two opening operations. Accordingly, the big hit game is different from the small hit game in which the open action is performed only once that maximizes the possibility of entering the game ball. In order to make it difficult to discriminate between big hit games and small hit games with different numbers of releases, the above-described configuration is adopted. That is, (1) the jackpot game is a 2R jackpot game, (2) the opening period in the 2R jackpot game is short, and (3) the start of the jackpot game is clearly indicated to make it difficult to recognize the start time of the jackpot game The start effect as shown in FIG. (4) Also, the opening / closing time of the first round is set to an extremely short time (0.1 s), and (5) the interval period between the first round and the second round is longer than the opening time in the round. Set to period (5s). (6) In the second half of the interval period, before the start of the second round, a pseudo start effect that explicitly indicates that the chance time starts (the big winning opening opens) is executed. With such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to understand the execution of the first round in the big hit game, and it is possible to make it appear that the hit game has started from the second round. This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation for the small hit game and to enhance the game entertainment from the viewpoints of winning prize balls and benefits.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47 and the like, the first round of the jackpot game related to the 2R third jackpot (also referred to as “2R third jackpot game”) is short-released (instantaneous release), and the first and second rounds. By executing a pseudo start effect (specific effect) during the interval between eyes, it was difficult to recognize as a small hit game. That is, by making the first round of the big hit game less noticeable to the player, the big hit game is made to look like a single hit game that is the same as the small hit game. In the second embodiment, instead of this, by making the execution mode of the first round of 2R third big hit common with the small game, it is easy for the player to recognize, and the second round is opened short (open momentarily) By making it difficult for the player to notice, the big hit game is made to look like a single hit game that is the same as the small hit game.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49, the opening period of 3500 ms is set for both the big hit game (2R third big hit game) and the small hit game after the corresponding symbols are stopped. In the opening period, a 3.0s start effect (opening effect) is performed. All of the start effects have the same display mode. For example, the same “Chance Time Start!” As in the first embodiment can be displayed for a predetermined time (3000 ms). The jackpot game starts the first round (round game) following the opening period. The first round is a pattern in which the first round is opened once for 1.8 seconds and is closed. On the other hand, in the small hit game, similarly, after the opening period, the opening operation is performed once for 1.8 s to be in a closed state. Therefore, the opening pattern of the first round of the big hit game and the opening pattern of the small hit game are the same opening pattern.

  Next, in the small hit game, after the end of the 1.8s opening operation, an ending period of 6000 ms is set, and an end effect is performed in the first half of the ending period of 3000 ms. On the other hand, in the big hit game, an interval period of 5000 ms is set after the end of the first round in which the release operation of 1.8 s is performed. Then, a pseudo end effect (pseudo ending effect) is performed in the first half of the interval period of 3000 ms. This pseudo end effect is referred to as a “pseudo end effect” because an effect is made as if the winning game is ended in spite of the fact that it is not an ending period (an unexecuted round still remains). Further, the same effect (specific effect) is performed in the pseudo end effect related to the big hit game and the end effect related to the small hit game. Specifically, the “chance time end” similar to that in the first embodiment may be displayed for a predetermined period (3000 ms).

  In the small hit game, after the end effect (specific effect) is executed, the remaining period (about 3000 ms) is displayed by displaying a background effect corresponding to the game state after the end of the small hit game, etc. It is possible to adopt a display mode indicating that the variable display is before the start. Also, in the jackpot game, after the end effect (specific effect) is executed, after the remaining period of the interval period (2000 ms) has elapsed, the opening operation of the second round is performed once (opening and closing for a moment). Thereafter, a short ending period of 900 ms is set. In the remaining period (2000 ms) of the interval period, the execution period (100 ms) and the ending period (900 ms) of the second round, the same effect as the remaining period (3000 ms) of the small hit game ending period is performed. Is done. That is, in the second round and the ending period of the big hit game of the second embodiment, the performance that explicitly shows the execution is not performed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the second round of the 2R third big hit game of the second embodiment, and makes it possible for the player to feel that it is a one-time hit game.

  As described above, the same effects as those of the first embodiment can be obtained by the configuration of the second embodiment. That is, it is configured to maximize the possibility of entering a game ball in a small hit game, and both the small hit game and the big hit game are shown as hit games in which the opening operation is performed only once. Thus, it is difficult to distinguish the small hit game and the big hit game, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the small hit (small hit game) as much as possible. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, a configuration is adopted in which it is difficult for the player to distinguish between the 2R big hit game and the small hit game. In the third embodiment, a description will be given of a configuration that makes it difficult to recognize a small hit game even if it is a big hit game of three or more rounds. As shown in FIG. 50, in the jackpot game, a short opening period (900 ms) is set, and in the opening period, as in the first embodiment, a special notification that explicitly notifies the start of the jackpot game is provided. No start effect will be given. Then, the first round in which the opening operation for an extremely short time is performed only once is executed, and thereafter, an interval period of 5000 ms which is longer than the opening time of either the first round or the second round is set. As in the first embodiment, a pseudo start effect of 3000 ms is performed in the latter half of the interval period. On the other hand, in the small hit game, an opening period of 6000 ms is set, and a start effect of 3000 ms is performed in the latter half of the opening period. The large-hit game pseudo-start effect and the small-hit game start effect are performed in the same display mode (first specific effect). It is possible to display for a predetermined period (3000 ms) explicitly indicating that the chance time starts (the second big prize opening is opened).

  After the end of the pseudo start effect and the start effect, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 1.8 seconds to be in a closed state. That is, in the third embodiment, like the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the second round related to the 2R third big hit game is the same as the opening pattern of the small hit game. Further, since the big hit game of the third embodiment is composed of three rounds, an interval period of 5000 ms is set even after the end of the second round. Then, as in the second embodiment, a pseudo end effect of 3000 ms is performed in the first half of this interval period. On the other hand, after the end of the small hit game release operation, an ending period of 6000 ms is set, and an end effect (ending effect) of 3000 ms is performed in the first half of the ending period. The large-hit game pseudo-end effect and the small-hit game end effect have the same display mode effect (second specific effect). For example, as in the first embodiment, “chance time end” It is possible to display for a predetermined period (3000 ms) explicitly indicating that the chance time such as has ended (that the opening of the second big prize opening has ended). In the small hit game, an effect mode after execution of the second specific effect in the ending period, and in a big hit game, an effect mode from the execution of the second specific effect in the interval period to the end of the ending period after the end of the third round, As in the second embodiment, a common production mode is used. Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the pseudo start effect is performed in the interval period between the first round and the second round in the 3R big hit game, and the pseudo period effect is performed in the interval period between the second round and the third round. By performing the end effect, it is possible to show it as a hit game in which the opening operation is performed only once. This makes it difficult to distinguish the 3R big hit game and the small hit game, increases the player's expectation for the small hit game as much as possible, and enhances the game interest.

[Others]
In the configuration of the gaming machine described above, “having at least a first jackpot and a second jackpot as jackpots” means having at least a first jackpot and a second jackpot, In addition to this, it means that other big hits such as the third big hit or the fourth big hit may be provided. Further, in the configuration of the gaming machine described above, “when the determination result is at least one of the first big hit and the second big hit, the special game is executed and the game state after the special game is ended is indicated as the special game. It is possible to set a gaming state that is more advantageous than the gaming state before the start, ”means that at least one of the first big hit and the second big hit is advantageous for the gaming state after the end of the special game. If it is a big hit that can be set in the gaming state, both may be such a big hit. In addition, “can be set to an advantageous gaming state” means that a gaming state that is more advantageous than before the execution of the special game may be set, or a gaming state that is more advantageous than before the execution of the special game is not set. There may be cases. For example, when a big hit is already made in an advantageous gaming state, the advantageous gaming state may be continued.

  In the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, “an effect that suggests performing the opening operation of the variable entrance” is a character that directly indicates the start of the opening operation (special game) of the variable entrance. May be displayed or shown indirectly, or indirectly indicated characters, characters, or the like may be displayed. In addition, such an effect performed during an interval period between the first round and the second round in a predetermined special game can also be referred to as a “pseudo start effect”. It should be noted that the effect executed before the start of the first round in the special game and before the start of the opening operation related to the small hit can be simply referred to as “start effect (opening effect)”.

  In the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, “an effect suggesting that the opening operation of the variable entrance is to end” is a character that directly indicates that the opening operation (special game) of the variable entrance is to end May be displayed or shown indirectly, or indirectly indicated characters, characters, or the like may be displayed. Further, such an effect performed during the interval period between the first round and the second round in a predetermined special game can also be referred to as a “pseudo end effect”. It should be noted that the effect executed after the end of the final round in the special game and after the end of the opening operation related to the small hit can be simply referred to as “end effect (ending effect)”.

In the configuration of the gaming machine described above, “comprising a first variable entrance and a second variable entrance that can be opened in a special game,
In the jackpot game, it is supposed to open a different winning opening in the first round and the second round,
The variable entrance opening that is opened in the round game that is opened for the second period in the big hit game and the variable entrance opening that is opened in the small hit game may be the same.

  Further, in the configuration of the gaming machine described above, the big hit game may be configured by three or more rounds. In that case, the big hit game has a round game (also referred to as “specific round game”) that is released once for the same opening time (open pattern) as the small hit, and other round games (“non-specific round game”). In other words, the release pattern is shorter than the round game. Further, in at least one of the interval periods before or after the specific round game, an effect common to the effect (opening effect or ending effect) executed before the opening operation or after the opening operation in the small hit game may be executed. .

  Further, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, a variable type that can be changed between a start port into which a game ball can enter and a first mode and a second mode in which a game ball can be entered more than the first mode. There may be provided an identification information display means for providing at least one of the start opening and the identification information variably displayed based on the game ball entering the start opening or the variable start opening. In addition, the first winning / nothing determination is made based on the variable entrance that can be changed between a state where the game ball can enter and a state where the game ball cannot enter, and the entrance to the start port. First hit / fail judgment means to execute, second hit / no-go judgment means for executing second hit / no-go judgment based on the ball entering the variable start port, and variable when the result of the first hit / no-go judgment or the second hit / no-go judgment becomes a hit Special game execution means capable of executing a special game that allows the entrance to be entered is also possible. 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. It is good also as providing the game state setting means to set to. Here, “predetermined frequency” includes zero.

  Further, 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 plural. It is also possible to have a round of different opening times. 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 gaming machine having the specific area 39. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special symbol determination result (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 is ended only by the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. 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. In addition, it is possible to have a first base and a second start, and to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of entering the second start. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable entrance that can be changed to an enterable state where a game ball can enter by performing a predetermined opening operation from an inaccessible state where the game ball cannot enter,
A determination means for performing determination based on a game ball entering the start opening;
A special game executing means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which it is possible to enter based on the determination result of the determination means being a specific result
As the specific result, having a big hit and a small hit,
The jackpot has at least a first jackpot and a second jackpot,
When the determination result is at least one of the first jackpot and the second jackpot, the special game is executed, and the gaming state after the special game is ended is more than the gaming state before the special game is started. Can be set to an advantageous gaming state,
When the determination result is the small hit, the special game is executed, and the game state after the special game is ended cannot be set to an advantageous game state than the game state before the special game is started. And
The special game executed when the big hit is made up of a plurality of round games having at least one opening operation in each round game,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made up of one opening operation,
As the round game that constitutes the special game that is executed when the first big hit is made, one specific round game that is configured by one opening operation and that can enter the ball for the first period; And another non-specific round game that is allowed to enter for a second period shorter than the first period, and between the specific round game and the non-specific round game from the second period An interval period that is set to a long period is set,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made possible to enter the ball over the first period,
At least one of the interval period in the special game that is executed when the first big hit and the start of the opening operation or the end of the opening operation in the special game that is executed when the small hit is made In this period, a specific effect can be executed.
According to such a gaming machine, a special round game that is released only once over a first period, and a release operation that is performed only for a second period shorter than the first period. The special game related to the small hit is opened only once over the first period. And, a specific effect is executed in an interval period longer than the second period provided between the specific round game and the non-specific round game and a period before or after the opening operation of the special game related to the small hit Made it possible to do.
As a result, in the special game related to the small hit, it is possible to increase the possibility of entering the game ball as much as possible and make it difficult to recognize the special game related to the small hit and the special game related to the predetermined big hit. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and improve the game entertainment. More specifically, a special game related to a predetermined jackpot includes a round game with a relatively long period (first period) and a relatively short (second period) round game. And by making the interval period between them longer than the second period, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the execution of the round game opened in the second period. Furthermore, it is possible to make it easier to notice the execution of the round game opened in the first period by executing a specific effect common to that executed before or after the small hit releasing operation in this interval period. Furthermore, the period (first period) in which a player can easily enter a round game that is easily noticed (first period) is the same period as the period (first period) in which a player can enter a ball in a special game related to small hits. With these configurations, it is possible to make it difficult to recognize a special game related to a predetermined jackpot and a special game related to a jackpot.
Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
The special game executed when the first big hit is made up of two round games in which the first round is the non-specific round game and the second round is the specific round game,
In the interval period in the special game executed in the case of the first big hit and the period before the opening operation in the special game executed in the case of the small hit, the specific effect is provided. Make it executable,
In the specific effect, an effect suggesting that the opening operation of the variable entrance is performed.
According to such a gaming machine, the jackpot has a first jackpot for executing a special game composed of two round games, and of the two round games, the first round is the second period (short term). A non-specific round game in which the player can enter the ball over the first period, and the second round is a specific round game in which the player can enter the ball over the first period (long term). And, in both the interval period set between the first round and the second round and the period before the start of the opening operation in the special game related to the small hit, the opening operation of the variable entrance is executed. It is possible to execute an effect that suggests to do.
As a result, in the special game related to the first big hit, it is suggested that the round game of the first round is opened for a short period so that it is difficult for the player to notice, and the variable entrance is opened during the subsequent interval period. In order to produce an effect, depending on the player, only the second round game (specific round game) will be recognized as a special game related to the first jackpot. Moreover, since this is the same mode as the execution mode of the special game related to the small hit (the specific effect of the interval period and the opening mode of the second round), the player can play the special game related to the first big hit and the small hit It becomes difficult to recognize the special game related to. As a result, the player can acquire a predetermined amount of game profit even if a small hit occurs, and can also have a sense of expectation for the small hit, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest. Become.
In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
The special game executed when the first jackpot is made up of two round games in which the first round is the specific round game and the second round is the non-specific round game,
In the interval period in the special game executed in the case of the first big hit and the period after the opening operation in the special game executed in the case of the small hit, the specific effect is provided. Make it executable,
In the specific effect, an effect suggesting that the opening operation of the variable entrance is to be ended is performed.
According to such a gaming machine, the jackpot has a first jackpot for executing a special game composed of two round games, and the first round of the two round games has a first period (long). A specific round game in which the player can enter the ball over a period of time) and a non-specific round game in which the player can enter the ball over the second period (short period). And, in both the interval period set between the first round and the second round and the period after the end of the opening operation in the special game related to the small hit, the opening operation of the variable entrance is ended. It is possible to execute an effect that suggests to do.
As a result, in the special game related to the first big hit, it is easy to notice the opening of the variable entrance with the round game of the first round as a long opening, and the opening of the variable entrance with the round game of the second round as a short opening. In order to make it difficult to notice and to produce an effect suggesting that the opening operation of the variable entrance is ended in the interval period between them, depending on the player, only the first round game is related to the first jackpot It will be recognized as a special game. Also, since this is the same mode as the special game execution mode related to the small hit (the opening mode of the first round and the specific effect of the interval period), the player can play the special game related to the first big hit and the small hit It becomes difficult to recognize the special game related to. As a result, the player can acquire a predetermined amount of game profit even if a small hit occurs, and can also have a sense of expectation for the small hit, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest. Become.
The gaming machine of reference invention 4 is a gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 3,
The interval period is longer than the first period.
According to such a gaming machine, the interval period between the specific round game and the non-specific round game is made longer than the first period (long term) in which the specific round game is allowed to enter. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the opening action in a non-specific round game, increases the possibility that only a specific round game is a special game, and makes it difficult to distinguish between big hits and small hits It becomes.
The gaming machine of reference invention 5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 4,
The second period is characterized in that it is so short that it is difficult to enter a game ball in the second period.
According to such a gaming machine, the second period (short period) in which a ball can be entered in a non-specific round game is set to a short time that makes it difficult to enter the game ball. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the opening action in a non-specific round game, increases the possibility that only a specific round game is a special game, and makes it difficult to distinguish between big hits and small hits It becomes. In addition, the “short time that it is difficult to enter the game ball” can be shorter than, for example, the interval between the game balls. Further, such an opening operation can also be called a momentary opening (instantaneous opening and closing).

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 (2)

A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable entrance that can be changed to an enterable state where a game ball can enter by performing a predetermined opening operation from an inaccessible state where the game ball cannot enter,
A determination means for performing determination based on a game ball entering the start opening;
A special game executing means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which it is possible to enter based on the determination result of the determination means being a specific result,
As the specific result, having a big hit and a small hit,
The jackpot has at least a first jackpot and a second jackpot,
When the determination result is at least one of the first jackpot and the second jackpot, the special game is executed, and the gaming state after the special game is ended is more than the gaming state before the special game is started. Can be set to an advantageous gaming state,
When the determination result is the small hit, the special game is executed, and the game state after the special game is ended cannot be set to an advantageous game state than the game state before the special game is started. And
The special game executed when the big hit is made up of a plurality of round games having at least one opening operation in each round game,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made up of one opening operation,
As the round game that constitutes the special game that is executed when the first big hit is made, one specific round game that is configured by one opening operation and that can enter the ball for the first period; And another non-specific round game that is allowed to enter for a second period shorter than the first period, and between the specific round game and the non-specific round game from the second period An interval period that is set to a long period is set,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made possible to enter the ball over the first period,
The special game executed when the first big hit is made up of two round games in which the first round is the non-specific round game and the second round is the specific round game,
A specific effect is executed in the interval period in the special game executed when the first big hit and in the period before the start of the opening operation in the special game executed when the small hit A gaming machine characterized by being made possible. A starting opening where game balls can enter,
A variable entrance that can be changed to an enterable state where a game ball can enter by performing a predetermined opening operation from an inaccessible state where the game ball cannot enter,
A determination means for performing determination based on a game ball entering the start opening;
A special game executing means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which it is possible to enter based on the determination result of the determination means being a specific result,
As the specific result, having a big hit and a small hit,
The jackpot has at least a first jackpot and a second jackpot,
When the determination result is at least one of the first jackpot and the second jackpot, the special game is executed, and the gaming state after the special game is ended is more than the gaming state before the special game is started. Can be set to an advantageous gaming state,
When the determination result is the small hit, the special game is executed, and the game state after the special game is ended cannot be set to an advantageous game state than the game state before the special game is started. And
The special game executed when the big hit is made up of a plurality of round games having at least one opening operation in each round game,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made up of one opening operation,
As the round game that constitutes the special game that is executed when the first big hit is made, one specific round game that is configured by one opening operation and that can enter the ball for the first period; And another non-specific round game that is allowed to enter for a second period shorter than the first period, and between the specific round game and the non-specific round game from the second period An interval period that is set to a long period is set,
The special game that is executed when the small hit is made possible to enter the ball over the first period,
The special game executed when the first jackpot is made up of two round games in which the first round is the specific round game and the second round is the non-specific round game,
A specific effect is executed in the interval period in the special game that is executed when the first big hit and the period after the opening operation in the special game that is executed in the case of the small hit A gaming machine characterized by being made possible .

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