JP6256884B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a pachinko gaming machine that is one of the gaming machines, when a game ball enters a start opening (entrance entrance), whether or not a big hit is determined. The result of the success / failure determination based on the ball entering the starting port is indicated by a special symbol (identification symbol) that is stopped and displayed via a variable display. When winning the jackpot, a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a stop mode indicating that, and then a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player is executed. As a result, the player can obtain a number of benefits such as prize balls. An example of such a pachinko gaming machine is a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below.

JP2013-212406A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned document, when the jackpot is won, the jackpot game is executed immediately after the special symbol is stopped and displayed. For this reason, it is not possible to make the player feel interesting between the time when the special symbol (identification symbol) at the time of winning is stopped and the start of the jackpot game (special game), and there is room for improvement in this regard. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In other words, the challenge is to create a new gameability between the time when the identification symbol at the time of winning is stopped and the time when the execution of the special game is started.

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

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A first entrance (first start port 20) arranged in a game area (3) where game balls can flow down;
A second entrance (second start port 21) arranged in the game area, a closed state in which entry into the second entrance is difficult or impossible, and entry into the second entrance A variable entry means (electrical chew 22) having a movable member (opening / closing member 23) capable of taking an open state to facilitate the ball;
A special prize opening (first grand prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) arranged in the game area, and an opening / closing member (opening / closing member 32 or opening / closing member 37) capable of opening and closing the special prize opening. Special winning means (first big prize device 31 or second big prize device 36);
Auxiliary game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S607) capable of executing an auxiliary game for changing the movable member from a closed state to an open state;
First numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S211) for acquiring numerical information (random values such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entrance to the first entrance,
Second numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S206) for acquiring numerical information (random values such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entrance to the second entrance,
First storage means (first special figure holding storage unit 85a) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit storage number;
Second storage means (second special figure storage unit 85b) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit storage number;
When a predetermined first lottery condition is satisfied, a first success / failure lottery is performed based on numerical information stored in the first storage means, and when a predetermined second lottery condition is satisfied, the second lottery condition is satisfied. On the basis of the numerical information stored in the storage means, the success / failure lottery means for performing the second success / failure lottery (the game control for executing steps S1402 and S1408) that makes it easier to win a big hit with a bonus amount than the first success / failure lottery Microcomputer 81),
When the first success / failure lottery is performed, the first identification symbol (first special symbol) indicating the result of the success / failure lottery is stopped and displayed through the variable display, and when the second success / failure lottery is performed, the success / failure is determined. An identification symbol display means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes S1304 via step S1406 or S1412) for stopping and displaying the second identification symbol (second special symbol) indicating the result of the lottery via the variable display;
After the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode (bonus symbol) indicating winning, a right to start execution of a special game (bonus game) that opens the opening / closing member is generated. Right generation means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1905);
Special game execution means for executing the special game (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1307),
The first lottery condition and the second lottery condition include that the right is not being generated and that the special game is not being executed,
The success / failure lottery means does not perform the first success / failure lottery when there is storage of numerical information in the second storage means,
The variable entry means includes a specific operation region (78) through which a game ball entered into the second entry port can pass,
In the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1), the special game executing means executes the special game based on a game ball passing through the specific operation area during the generation of the right. is there.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode indicating winning, a right to start execution of a special game is first generated. Then, during the generation of this right, the special game is started by passing the game ball through the specific operation area in the variable ball entry means. Therefore, even if winning is shown by the identification symbol, it is possible to provide a new gameability in which the special game is not started unless the game ball is passed through the specific operation area in the variable ball entry means.

  In addition, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a right to start execution of a special game is generated by winning the lottery, a game is entered into the specific operation area in the second entrance to start the special game. It is necessary to pass the ball. Therefore, it is possible to cause the second storage means to store numerical information before the start of the execution of the special game even at the time of winning based on the entrance to the first entrance. After the special game is over, the second winning / losing lottery based on the numerical information stored in the second storage means is executed with priority over the first winning / losing lottery. Therefore, even if numerical information is stored in the first storage means at the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to prevent the first winning lottery, which is relatively unfavorable, from being executed and winning the jackpot with a small privilege amount. It is possible.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The gaming state after the end of the special game is set to be more than the non-entry easy state (low base state) in which the ease of entering the second entrance is set to a predetermined ease of entry. 2. It is provided with easy-entry state control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2305 or S2308) that can be controlled in an easy-entry state (high base state) where a game ball can easily enter the entrance. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when it is controlled to be easy to enter, it is easy to enter the second entrance. Therefore, the second success / failure lottery that is more advantageous than the first success / failure lottery is frequently performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game willingness from being reduced by winning a big hit with a relatively small bonus amount in the first winning / losing lottery even though the special game is controlled to be easy to enter. Is possible.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
Comprising high probability state control means (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S2302) capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the special game to a high probability state in which the winning probability of jackpot is higher than the normal probability state;
The special winning means includes a specific area (39) through which a game ball won in the special winning opening can pass,
The high probability state control means controls the high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the special game,
The special game execution means includes
A special game in which the opening / closing member is opened in a first opening pattern (V long opening pattern) capable of passing the game ball to the specific area;
A special game in which the opening and closing member is opened in a second opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is difficult or impossible to pass the game ball to the specific area;
It is set so that the special game of the first opening pattern is more easily executed when the big win is won in the second win / fail lottery than when the big win is won in the first win / fail lottery (see FIG. 7). A gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening during the special game, the high probability state is controlled, but the second winning lottery is higher than the first winning lottery. It is easy to be controlled in the probability state (a special game that easily passes through a specific area is easily executed). Therefore, when the special game is controlled to the easy entry state, the second winning / losing lottery is likely to be performed, so that the high probability state is easily controlled after the next special game. Conversely, if the first winning lottery is made in the easy-to-enter state, the possibility of being controlled to the low probability state increases, which is disadvantageous for the player. According to the present invention, since the second winning lottery is first executed after the special game is finished, it is possible to prevent the disadvantageous first winning lottery from being executed.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
A first channel (R1) formed in the gaming area, and a second channel (R2) different from the first channel;
A firing operation unit (handle 60) capable of firing and firing game balls in either the first flow path or the second flow path,
The first entrance is arranged in the first flow path,
The gaming machine, wherein the second entrance is arranged in the second flow path.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player hits the game ball into either the first flow path having the first entrance or the second flow path having the second entrance by operating the launch operation unit. It is possible to divide. Therefore, when it is controlled to be easy to enter the game, it is possible to advance the game while avoiding entering the first entrance, which is a relatively disadvantageous first opportunity lottery. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to create a new gameability after the stop display of the identification symbol at the time of winning until the start of execution of the special game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the 2nd starting prize-winning device (electricity Chu) with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 2nd big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 1 and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a table for explaining a hit type. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a hit type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of an input process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the normal symbol hit determination process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a game state flag setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an ordinary drawing effect selection process. It is a figure of the display screen which shows a special effect. It is a figure of the display screen which shows stock production. It is a figure which shows the game flow in the game machine which concerns on embodiment.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 6). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball are projected.

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

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is made up of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 4), which will be described later, and a combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

  The image display device 7 displays, on the display screen 7a, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for waiting for a customer, and the like in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above. In the effect design variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 in accordance with the number of first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. By displaying the production hold image 9, the number of first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later and the second special figure hold indicator 43b are displayed. The number of stored second special figure holds can be easily shown to the player.

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

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

  Further, on the right side of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3, an ordinary variable winning device (provided with a second starting entrance, also referred to as a second starting entrance or a variable entrance) 21 is provided. An ordinary electric accessory so-called electric Chu) 22 is provided. The electric Chu 22 corresponds to variable pitching means. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as a second pitching means or a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes an opening / closing member (corresponding to a movable member) 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). When the opening / closing member 23 is in an open state (a state indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1), a game ball can enter the second starting port 21 and is in a closed state (a state indicated by a solid line in FIG. 1). Sometimes, it is impossible to enter a game ball into the second starting port 21. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a second start port sensor 21 a that detects a game ball won in the second start port 21 is disposed inside the electric chew 22. An area where the second start port sensor 21 a is arranged is referred to as an incoming ball detection area 77.

  Further, a specific operation area 78 is provided in the electric chew 22 downstream of the ball entry detection area 77. The specific operation area 78 is an area that triggers execution of the jackpot game as will be described later. In the specific operation area 78, a specific operation area sensor 21b for detecting that the game ball has passed the specific operation area 78 is arranged. The game ball that has won the second starting port 21 and has passed through the ball detection area 77 reaches the specific operation area 78 through the passage 68 having the shape shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the time required for the game ball to reach the specific operation area 78 from the entrance detection area 77 (specific operation area arrival time) is about 5 seconds. This time of 5 seconds is longer than the variation time (2400 ms) of the special symbol other than the first variation in the short time state described later (see FIG. 10). Therefore, when this variation time is selected, the game ball (the game ball detected by the second start port sensor 21a) that triggered the variation display of the special symbol after the special symbol is stopped is displayed in the specific operation area. 78 will be passed. Therefore, if the jackpot is won, the jackpot game is started smoothly.

  The game ball that has passed through the specific operation area 78 is discharged from the ball discharge portion 79 to the outside of the electric chew 22 on the back side of the game board 2. The ball discharge unit 79 is provided with a discharge detection sensor 21 c for detecting that the game ball is discharged to the outside of the electric chew 22.

  Returning to FIG. 1, on the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first grand prize winning device (special prize winning) having a first big prize opening (an example of a special prize opening, a lower big prize opening) 30. An example of the means, a lower large winning device, a first special variable winning device) 31 is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big 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.

  Further, above the first grand prize opening 30 in the gaming area 3, a second big prize device (an example of special prize means) including a second big prize opening (an example of a special prize opening, an upper big prize opening) 35, An upper large winning device, a second special variable winning device) 36 is provided. The second big prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special prize opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens / 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 grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the second grand prize-winning device 36 has a specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball that has passed through the second major prize winning opening 35 can pass and a non- A specific region 70 is formed. In the second grand prize-winning device 36, a second grand prize port sensor 35a for detecting the winning of a game ball to the second big prize port 35 is disposed upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes the game balls that have passed through the second grand prize winning opening 35 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. 73.

  FIG. 3A shows the distribution member solenoid 73 being energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state (passage allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 3B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in the second state (passage prevention state) that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second big prize opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the second big prize opening sensor 35a. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

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

  Returning to FIG. 1, a gate (also referred to as a passage opening) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the second start opening 21. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22. Further, an ordinary winning opening 27 is provided in the lower left portion of the game area 3. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 6 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any prize holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

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

  A first start port 20 and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

  On the other hand, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, the first big prize device 31, the second big prize device 36, and the out port 6 are provided on the second flow path R2. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, and passes to the gate 28, and wins the second start port 21, the first grand prize port 30, and the second big prize port 35. Can be aimed.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, a display device 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the display device 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying a first special symbol (corresponding to a first identification symbol), a second special symbol (corresponding to a second identification symbol). A second special symbol display 41b for variably displaying the normal symbol 42 and a normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying the normal symbol (auxiliary symbol) are included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

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

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol to be stopped (special symbol stopped symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a predetermined jackpot symbol (also called a special symbol for the jackpot stop mode or a special symbol for a specific stop mode), depending on the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped (that is, the type of the jackpot that has been won) The big hit game (equivalent to a special game) that opens the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35) in the open pattern is triggered by the passing of the game ball in the specific operation area 78. Done. In addition, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the jackpot game will be described later.

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (numerical information such as jackpot random numbers) acquired for the winning game are received. ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 (see FIG. 5). Specifically, if the winning is to the first start opening 20, the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure storage section 85a (corresponding to the first storage means, see FIG. 5), and the second start opening 21 is stored. Is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b (corresponding to the second storage means, see FIG. 5) as the second special figure holding. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

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

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

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

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 4), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a predetermined mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage of the game ball is stored in the universal figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 5). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

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

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

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

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

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a specific operation area sensor 21b, a discharge detection sensor 21c, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, and a second big prize. The mouth sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the normal prize opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the ball entry detection area 77 (see FIG. 2) in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball won in the second start port 21. The specific operation area sensor 21b is provided in a specific operation area 78 (see FIG. 2) in the second start opening 21, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific operation area 78 after winning the second start opening 21. It is. The discharge detection sensor 21c is provided at a position downstream of the specific operation region 78 (the ball discharge portion 79) in the second start port 21 (see FIG. 2), and detects a game ball discharged outside the electric chew 22. It is.

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

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

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

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

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores programs for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes the programs stored in the ROM 93. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 97. The input / output circuit 97 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When a big win is won in the special symbol lottery, a “big hit game” (corresponding to a special game) is executed with the passage of the game ball to the specific operation area 78 as a starting condition. In the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of jackpot).

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing. In this embodiment, the opening time (OP time) of the jackpot game is set to 4 seconds (see FIG. 7).

  As a result of the special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won, a jackpot game for opening the first big winning opening 30 is executed. More specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, as the type of jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol (special chart 1), “special jackpot” (distribution rate 55%), “short time” “A big hit” (allocation rate 15%), “short-time B big hit (allocation rate 15%)”, and “normal big hit” (allocation rate 15%). As a type of jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special map 2), there is “specific jackpot” (distribution rate 100%).

  In this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the jackpot game is different depending on the type of jackpot. The “specific jackpot” is “jacket of V long open pattern (V long jackpot)”. “Time-short A jackpot”, “Time-short B jackpot”, and “ordinary jackpot” are “jackets of V short open pattern (V-short jackpot)”. The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a V long opening pattern (corresponding to the first opening pattern) that allows a game ball to pass to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. . The “V short jackpot” operates the opening / closing member 32 and the opening / closing member 37 in a V short opening pattern (corresponding to the second opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. It is a jackpot.

  In this embodiment, the number of rounds in the jackpot game differs depending on the type of jackpot. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment). Specifically, in this embodiment, there are a round game in which 29.5 seconds are released and a round game in which 0.1 seconds are released (see FIG. 7), but only the former is counted as a substantial number of rounds. The latter is not counted as a substantial number of rounds. In other words, as shown in FIG. 7, the effective number of rounds is 16R (round) for “specific jackpot”, 12R for “short-time A big hit”, and 8R for “short-time B big hit”. If it is “normal jackpot”, it is 4R.

  Here, in the round game of the present embodiment, the distribution member 71 takes the second state shown in FIG. 3B in 1 to 15R, and “the second state → the first state (FIG. 3A) at a predetermined timing in 16R. ) Refer to) ⇒ The operation is controlled to take the “second state”. That is, the distribution member 71 operates so as to take the first state for a predetermined period at the 16Rth. Therefore, in the “special jackpot”, the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 by opening the second big prize opening 35 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds at the 16th round. .

  On the other hand, in the “V short jackpot”, the second grand prize winning opening 35 is opened at the 16th R, but the opening time is extremely short as 0.1 seconds, and the specific area 39 in the second big winning prize opening 35 is displayed. Game balls are almost impossible to pass. At the 16th R in the V short jackpot, not only the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 is short, but also the opening timing of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (see FIG. 3B). From the relationship between the second state shown and the timing controlled to the first state shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, if the above-mentioned “special jackpot” (V long jackpot) is won, the game state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. Can be. On the other hand, when winning “short-time A jackpot”, “short-time B jackpot” and “ordinary jackpot” (that is, V-short jackpot), the game ball passes to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. Therefore, the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a normal probability state (non-high probability state) described later.

  However, even when winning a V-short jackpot, depending on the type of jackpot, it may be controlled to a short-time state to be described later. Specifically, when the “short-time A jackpot” and “short-time B jackpot” are won, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is a short-time state. On the other hand, when the “ordinary jackpot” is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends becomes a non-time-short state. In addition, when the “short-time A big hit” is won, the number of time reductions is set to 100, and when the “short-time B big hit” is won, the short-time number is set to 50. The number of time reductions is the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the time reduction state.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the amount of privilege given to the player differs depending on the type of jackpot. The privilege includes a privilege related to a winning ball that can be acquired by executing the jackpot game, and a privilege related to the gaming state after the jackpot game ends. In this form, the amount of privilege is the largest for “special jackpot”, followed by “short-time A jackpot”, followed by “short-time B jackpot”, and “normal jackpot” is the smallest.

  When “special jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “special figure 1_special symbol” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when the “short time A big hit” is won, “special figure 1_short time symbol A” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when the “short time B big hit” is won, the “special figure 1_short time symbol B” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when “normal jackpot” is won, “special figure 1_normal symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. In addition, when “special jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 2, “special figure 2_specific symbol” is stopped and displayed on second special symbol display 41b.

  In the lottery of Special Figure 1, the probability of allocating to each jackpot is 55% for "special jackpot", 15% for "short-time A jackpot", 15% for "short-time B jackpot", and 15% for "ordinary jackpot" ing. On the other hand, as for the distribution probability to each jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 2, “specific jackpot” is 100%. Therefore, in this embodiment, the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is more advantageous to the player than the lottery shown in FIG. 1 (a lottery that makes it easy to win a big hit with a large amount of benefits).

  Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “win type random number”. As shown in FIG. 8A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 629. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0-19. Note that random numbers acquired based on winning at the first start port 20 include “reach random numbers” and “variation pattern random numbers” in addition to jackpot random numbers and hit type random numbers.

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

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

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 9A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In other words, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern determination table that is determined so that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more frequently than in the non-temporal state (see FIG. 10). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 9D). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 9E). Further, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 11). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated.

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the “special jackpot” is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high level if the player has passed the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in the present embodiment) or when a jackpot is won and a right to start the jackpot game is generated.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the “short-time A jackpot” or “short-time B jackpot” is normal if the specific area 39 is not passed during the jackpot game (it is almost never done). Probability state (non-high probability state, ie low probability state), short time state and high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. In the low-accuracy base state, a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times when the short-term A big win is won, 50 times when the short-time B big win is won), or the big win is won It ends when a right to start executing the jackpot game is generated.

  In addition, the game state after the jackpot game by winning the “ordinary jackpot” is a normal probability state and a non-short-time state unless the specific area 39 is passed during the jackpot game. Low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is this “low probability and low base state”. Further, the state in which the jackpot game is being executed is referred to as a “hit game state” (special game state).

  In the high base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed.

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

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

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

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

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 13, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes an input process (S102) described later.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103). The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 8 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and other periods (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the starting sensor detection process (S104), the normal operation process (S105), the special operation process (S106), and the specific area sensor detection process (S107) described later are performed. Run. Thereafter, other processing (S108) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S108), for example, based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is controlled to display the number, or the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later is used. The first special figure hold indicator 43a is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number, or the general figure hold indicator 44 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of normal symbol reserved balls described later. To do. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 12). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Input Process] In the input process (S102), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first big prize port sensor 30a, second large size) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mainly used. A detection signal is read from the winning hole sensor 35a, the normal winning hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5), and the number according to the type of the winning hole (for example, the first large winning hole 30 or the second large winning hole 35). The RAM 84 gives a prize ball command for designating that 15 balls, 3 balls for the first starting port 20, 1 ball for the second starting port 21, and 10 balls for the normal winning port 27). Set to the output buffer.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, in the input process (S102), if there is a detection signal from the second starting port sensor 21a (YES in S121), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a prize ball command ( In S122), it is determined whether or not a normal operation status described later is “4” (S123). The normal operation status of “4” means that the auxiliary game is being executed (see FIG. 17). If the normal operation status is “4” (YES in S123), the value of the second starting port winning counter for counting the total number of winning balls to the second starting port 21 in one auxiliary game is incremented by one. (S124), the process proceeds to step S125. If there is no detection signal from the second start port sensor 21a (NO in S121), or if the normal operation status is not “4” (NO in S123), the process proceeds to step S125 as it is.

  In step S125, it is determined whether there is a detection signal from the discharge detection sensor 21c. If there is a detection signal from the discharge detection sensor 21c (YES in S125), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal operation status is “4” (S126). If the normal operation status is “4” (YES in S126), since the auxiliary game is being executed, the second start port discharge for counting the total number of discharged balls from the electric Chu 22 in one auxiliary game The counter value is incremented by 1 (S127), and the process proceeds to step S128. If there is no detection signal from the discharge detection sensor 21c (NO in S125) or the normal operation status is not “4” (NO in S126), the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, other processing is performed. In other processing (S128), based on detection signals from various sensors other than the second start port sensor 21a, a winning ball command for paying out a winning ball according to the type of winning hole is set, or the lower plate 62 The lower pan full data is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 based on the detection signal from the lower pan full switch for detecting fullness of the lower pan.

  The prize ball command set in the input process (S102) is transmitted to the payout control board (prize ball payout means) 110 in the output process (S101). Upon receiving the prize ball command, the payout control board 110 pays out the number of prize balls indicated by the prize ball command.

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

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

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-) RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 8A is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in the second special figure hold memory. Stored in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in the portion 85b.

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

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S211) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S211), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) and the hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-) AS value), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 8A is acquired). The acquired random number values are stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 1 balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 16, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of normal symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is equal to or greater than “4” (S301). If the number of normal symbol holding balls is equal to or greater than “4” (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not “4” or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 8B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 as a current value. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) shown in FIG. 17 following the start port sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the electric Chu 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S601), the normal symbol standby process (S602) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (NO in S601). , YES in S603), normal symbol variation processing (S604) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “3” (both NO in S601 and S603, YES in S605), normal symbol confirmation processing (S606 When the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S601, S603, and S605), the normal electric accessory processing (S607) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

  [Normal Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol waiting process (S602), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S701). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0”, the normal symbol hit determination process described later is performed (S702).

  Subsequent to the normal symbol hit determination process (S702), the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S703). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 9 (E), if the gaming state is a short-time state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 10 seconds is selected. The symbols that are stopped and displayed (derived display) as a result of the normal symbol variable display (variable display) by the normal symbol display 42 are the normal winning symbols (“XX” when the result of the normal symbol lottery is “win”. ”, ○: lit, ●: off), and“ lost ”is a normal losing pattern (“ ● ○ ”).

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

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

  [Normal Symbol Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination processing (S702), first, a normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86. Is read (S801). Next, the address of the normal symbol hit determination table (FIG. 9D) is set (S802). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S803). If it is in the short-time state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the table for the short-time state (the hit determination values are “1” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. ). That is, it is determined whether or not the read normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is a non-short-time state, it will be determined based on the table for non-short-time state (the hit determination values are “161” to “240”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (S805).

  If the result of the hit determination (S804, S805) is “win”, the normal hit flag is turned on (S806), and the normal figure stop symbol data (11H) corresponding to the normal hit symbol is provided in the RAM 84. This is set in the buffer (S807), and this process is completed. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination (S804, S805) is “losing”, the normal symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the normal loss symbol is set in the normal symbol buffer (S807), and this processing is performed. Finish. In this embodiment, even in the non-time-short state, the normal symbol lottery is won with a probability of about 1/3, and the electric chew 22 is opened. This is for winning a prize (passing to the specific operation area 78) to the second start port 21 while the right to start executing the jackpot game is generated.

  [Normal Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal symbol variation processing (S604), it is first determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has passed (S1001). . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S1001), the normal symbol variation stop command is set (S1002), and the normal operation status is set to “3” (S1003). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the normal symbol variation display with the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal loss symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S1004), this processing is ended.

  [Normal Symbol Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 21, in the normal symbol determination processing (S606), it is first determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time (500 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed (S1101). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S1101), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal hit flag is ON (S1102). If the normal hit flag is not ON (NO in S1102), the normal operation status is set to “1” (S1107), and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S1102), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S1103). Specifically, if the time-short state is in effect (if the time-short flag is ON), the release pattern in time-short state (the open pattern shown as electric chew release TBL2 in FIG. 11) is set. This release pattern is a release pattern in which a 1.8 second release is performed once.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state (if the time-short flag is OFF), the open pattern in the non-time-short state (the open pattern shown in the electric-chu-open TBL1 in FIG. 11) is set. This opening pattern is an opening pattern in which the opening for 1.2 seconds is performed once. As described above, in the present embodiment, the electric chew 22 is opened in an opening pattern that can sufficiently win the second starting port 21 even in a non-time-saving state. This is because the passage to the specific operation area 78 in the electric chew 22 is a condition for starting the execution of the jackpot game.

  Note that, regardless of which electric chew release TBL release pattern is set, the number of times the opening / closing member 23 is opened in one auxiliary game is one. Therefore, when the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set, the value of the electric chew opening counter for counting the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is set to “1”.

  Subsequent to step S1103, the game control microcomputer 81 starts an auxiliary game (auxiliary game opening) (S1104), and sets an auxiliary game start command (S1105). Then, the normal operation status is set to “4” (S1106), and this process is finished.

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

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

  On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is open (YES in S1202), the total number of winnings to the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game being executed reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (9 in this embodiment). It is determined whether or not (S1205). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the second start port winning counter indicating the total number of winnings to the second start port 21 is “9”. If the predetermined number of winnings has not been reached in step S1205 (NO in S1205), then it is determined whether or not the time for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, a predetermined opening time after the second starting port 21 is opened). (S1206). If the opening time of the second start port 21 has not elapsed (NO in S1206), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S1205) or when the opening time of the second start port 21 has elapsed (YES in S1206), that is, either of the two electric chew release end conditions Is satisfied, the second start port 21 is closed (closed) (S1207).

  Then, following the closing of the second starting port 21 (S1207), the value of the electric chew opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1208), and it is determined whether or not the value of the electric chew opening counter is “0” (S1209). If it is not “0” (NO in S1209), the processing is ended as it is to open the electric chew 22 again. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1209), the ending of the auxiliary game is started to end the auxiliary game (S1210), the normal hit end flag is set (S1211), and this process is ended. In this embodiment, the electric chew release counter becomes “0” when the electric chew 22 is opened (opening of the opening / closing member 23) once in any of the non-time saving state and the time saving state.

  Further, if the normal hit end flag is ON in step S1201 (YES in S1201), since the opening operation of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game has been completed, as shown in FIG. 23, the interval after closing in the auxiliary game is completed. It is determined whether or not the time (end time of auxiliary game) has elapsed (S1212). If it has not elapsed, this processing is finished.

  On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S1212), then the number of game balls that have entered the electric chew 22 during the auxiliary game and the number of game balls that have been discharged out of the electric chew 22 match. It is determined whether or not (S1213). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the second start port winning counter matches the value of the second start port discharge counter. If they do not match, the process ends. If they match, the process after step S1214 is performed so that the auxiliary game is ended and a new normal symbol lottery can be executed.

  In step S1214, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the normal hit end flag. Next, the normal hit flag is turned OFF (S1215). Then, the value of the second start port winning counter is cleared (S1216), and the value of the second start port discharge counter is cleared (S1217). Thereafter, the normal operation status is set to “1” (S1218), and this process is finished. As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the normal symbol standby process (S602, see FIG. 17) is executed again as the normal operation process (S105). As described above, in the present embodiment, until the number of incoming / outgoing balls to / from the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game matches, a new normal symbol lottery and a variation display of the normal symbol indicating the result are not started.

  [Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S106) after the normal operation process (S105) (see FIG. 13). In the special operation process (S106), as shown in FIG. 24, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into four stages. “Special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each stage. If the “special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1301), a special symbol standby process (S1302) is performed. If the “special operation status” is “2” (NO in S1301) , S1303: YES), special symbol variation processing (S1304) is performed, and if the “special action status” is “3” (NO in S1301, S1303, YES in S1305), special symbol confirmation processing (S1306) When the “special operation status” is “4” (S1301, S1303, and S1305 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is “1” by default.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the special symbol waiting process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figures 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, it has already been It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413). If so (YES in S1413), the process ends. If not (S1413) NO), after waiting for elapse of a predetermined standby time, a customer standby command for displaying a standby screen is set (S1414).

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

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) ( Information including variable time information).

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

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (see FIG. Information including variable time information).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is more advantageous to the player than the lottery shown in FIG. 1 (a lottery that makes it easy to win a big hit with a large amount of privilege) (see FIG. 7).

  Here, in the present embodiment, even when the jackpot is won in the normal gaming state, it is necessary to pass through the specific operation area 78 in the second starting port 21 in order to start the execution of the jackpot game. Therefore, at least one second special figure hold will occur before the start of the jackpot game. Therefore, even if the first special figure hold remains at the end of the jackpot game, the lottery of special figure 2 advantageous to the player will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lottery in FIG. 1 that is not advantageous to the player from being executed after the big hit game.

  [Special Figure 2 Big Hit Determination Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Determination Process)] The special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402) and the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, the address of the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a table for non-high probability state (jackpot determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A). Whether the value is a big hit is determined based on “628” and “629”) (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination values are “623” to “629”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 9A)? It is determined whether or not (S1505).

  If the result of the big hit determination (S1504, S1505) is “big hit”, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the hit type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. The type is determined (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the hit type is set in the special figure buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S1508). ), And proceeds to step S1509.

  On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the special symbol buffer (S1508), and the process proceeds to step S1509. In step S1509, a symbol designation command including information on the special symbol stop symbol data set in step S1508 is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  Note that the jackpot determination and the hit type determination based on the random value acquired by entering the first starting port 20 are referred to as a first winning determination (first winning lottery), The jackpot determination and the determination of the hit type based on the random value acquired by entering the ball are referred to as a second winning / failing determination (second winning / failing lottery).

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given collectively based on FIGS. 27 and 28. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON). (S1601). If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label −) is referred to the non-short-time state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the non-short-time state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10). A variation pattern is selected based on (TRND-T1 value) (S1603).

  If the big hit flag is not ON in step S1602 (NO in S1602), it is then determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 9C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach) (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach random number value (NO in S1604), that is, when there is no reach loss, there is no reach loss table during the non-time-short state (non-time-short among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the portion corresponding to the loss without reach (S1606). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short time state (YES in S1601), it is determined whether or not the gaming state flag is “2” as shown in FIG. 28 (S1607). The game state flag is a flag indicating the current game state. As shown in the table in FIG. 36, if the gaming state flag is set to “1”, the current gaming state is “non-short-time state”. If the game state flag is set to “2”, the current game state is “short-time state”, and the first special symbol variation display has not yet ended. Further, if the game state flag is set to “3”, the current game state is “time-short state”, and the first special symbol variation display has already ended. Therefore, if it is determined in step S1607 in FIG. 28 whether or not the game state flag is “2”, the change display (also referred to as special figure change) of the special symbol for which the change pattern is currently selected is a big hit. This means that it is determined whether or not the first special figure change after the game ends.

  If the decision result in the step S1607 is YES, since it is the first special symbol fluctuation in the time reduction state, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the special table in the time reduction state (S1608). . The time-short state special table is a table dedicated to the first change among the time-short state tables shown in FIG. In the selection of the fluctuation pattern based on this table, the special fluctuation pattern P21 is selected. The special variation pattern P21 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 13000 ms.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S1607 is NO, this is a change in special symbols other than the first time in the time-short state, so the change pattern based on the change pattern random number counter value with reference to the normal table during the time-short state Is selected (S1609). The normal table during the short-time state is a table other than the first change among the tables for the short-time state shown in FIG. In selecting the fluctuation pattern based on this table, the normal fluctuation pattern P11 is selected. The normal variation pattern P11 is a variation pattern with a variation time of 2400 ms.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the special variation pattern P21 (the variation time is 13 seconds) is selected for the first variation as the variation pattern of the special symbol in the short time state, and the variation time must be the first variation. For example, the normal variation pattern P11 (the variation time is 2.4 seconds) that is relatively short is selected. In other words, the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol of the first variation in the short time state is determined based on a predetermined first variation time determination table (special table during the short time state), and the first variation in the short time state is excluded. The variation time of the variation display of the special symbol is determined based on the second variation time determination table (ordinary table during the short time state) determined to be a variation time shorter than the first variation time determination table.

  This is in consideration of the fact that the jackpot may be won based on the second special figure hold that exists during the jackpot game. In other words, if the second special figure hold that exists during the jackpot game includes a hold that is a big hit, the control period to the short-time state after the jackpot game may be significantly shortened. This is because, as will be described later, when the jackpot is won and the right to start executing the jackpot game is generated, the gaming state is controlled to a non-time-short state (see FIGS. 30 and 33). If it does so, it may take time until the electric chew 22 is opened, and there is a possibility that the execution of the jackpot game cannot be started smoothly. In order to solve this problem, in the present embodiment, the variation time of the first special symbol variation display in the short-time state is lengthened, and a period for controlling to the short-time state is secured.

  Note that most of the selection of the special symbol variation pattern in the time reduction state is performed based on the normal table during the time reduction state. That is, the variation time is determined to be 2.4 seconds. This is a variation time shorter than the variation time determined in the non-time-short state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination table in the time reduction state is a table in which the variation time of the special symbol is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-time reduction state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 27 (S1610), and this process ends. The information on the variation pattern set in step S1610 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol variation processing (S1304), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 10). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the variation stop command is set (S1802), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with a symbol (hit or jackpot symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this processing is ended.

  [Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), it is first determined whether or not the right generation flag is ON (S1901). The right in-progress flag is a flag indicating that a right to start execution of the big hit game is generated (referred to as a right generation state), and is a flag that is turned ON in step S1905 described later. If the right generation flag is not ON (NO in S1901), it is then determined whether or not a special symbol stop time (600 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed (S1902). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1902), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1902), a game state management process described later is performed (S1903).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1904). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1904), the right generation flag is turned ON to shift to the right generation state (S1905), and a right generation command is set (S1906). The right generation command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that the right generation state has been entered. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process (S1907), which will be described later, and ends this process.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON in step S1904 (NO in S1904), the special operation status is set to “1” without controlling to the right occurrence state (S1920), and this process is finished.

  If the right generation flag is ON in step S1901 (YES in S1901), as shown in FIG. 31, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific operation area sensor 21b (S1908). If the result of this determination is NO, the game ball has not passed to the specific operation area 78 in the right generation state, and thus this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S1908 is YES, the game ball has passed to the specific operation area 78 during the right generation state. Therefore, in order to start the big hit game, the right generation flag is turned OFF (S1909), and the special operation status is set to “4” (S1910). Then, the jackpot opening command is set (S1911), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S1912).

  Then, following step S1912, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (refer to FIG. 7 for details) corresponding to the type of winning jackpot (S1913). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of round games executed in the jackpot game is set to a value corresponding to the type of jackpot that has been won. Then, this process is finished.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the game state management process (S1903), it is first determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON, the special symbol executed during the high probability state is determined. The value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations is decremented by 1 (S2002), it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S2003), and if it is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to “160” when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON, the value of the time reduction counter for counting the number of special symbol changes executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the game state flag is “2” (S2007). If the value of the game state flag is not “2”, the process proceeds to step S2009 as it is, but if the value of the game state flag is “2”, it is the timing when the first special symbol variation in the short time state has ended, so the game state The value of the flag is set to “3” (a value indicating that the state is the short-time state and the first special symbol variation has ended, see the table in FIG. 36) (S2008), and the process proceeds to step S2009. In step S2009, the post-game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the hour / hour counter is “0”. If it is “0”, the time flag is turned OFF (S2010), and the value of the gaming state flag is set to “1” (value indicating that the time is not in a state, see the table in FIG. 36) (S2011). ). If the determination result in step S2005 or S2009 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2012. In the present pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the time counter is set to “50”, “100”, or “160” when shifting to the time-saving state. This point will be described later.

  Thereafter, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2012), and ends this processing.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state reset process (S1907), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, in the present embodiment, the non-high-probability state and the non-short-time state are controlled from when the right to start execution of the jackpot game to the end of execution of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled from the generation of the right to start the jackpot game to the end of the jackpot game. Note that the low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to frequent opening of the electric Chu 22, and considers base up based on the operation of the first big winning device 31. It was n’t.

  [Special Electric Charging Object Processing] As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric character processing (S1307), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) has been completed in the running big hit game.

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

  If the decision result in the step S2203 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2203 is YES, it is judged whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2204). If not the V long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207. If the V long jackpot is reached, whether or not it is the timing of starting the sixteenth round for opening the second big winning opening 35, that is, the value of the round counter is “ It is determined whether it is “1” (S2205). If it is not the timing to start the 16th round (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 16th round (YES in S2205), the V valid period setting process (S2206) is performed.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2206), during the 16th round of the V long jackpot, during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and for several seconds after the second big prize opening 35 is closed, The V effective period for determining that the detection is valid is set. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including the case where no jackpot game is being executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (a specific area sensor detection process described later (FIG. 37)). That is). The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a. The V valid period includes a few seconds after the second grand prize opening 35 is closed. The game ball may win the second big prize opening 35 immediately before the second big prize opening 35 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

  That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage during the V effective period (game ball passing to the specific area 39) is detected, and the V flag is detected when the V passage outside the V effective period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (see the gaming state setting process (FIG. 35) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraud, that is, the high probability state is not set.

  In step S2207, the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 7) according to the type of jackpot. The distribution member 71 moves with a constant operation from the start of the round game of the 16th round. In the V long jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), in the sixteenth round, the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that the game ball won in the second big winning opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin. On the other hand, in the V short jackpot opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the opening / closing member 37 is opened so that it is almost impossible to win the second big winning opening 35 in the sixteenth round. In addition, in the V short opening pattern, even if the game ball can win the second grand prize opening 35, the opening timing of the opening / closing member 37 with respect to the operation of the sorting member 71 is prevented so that it cannot pass through the specific area 39. Is set.

  In a succeeding step S2208, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first release in one round game. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Note that in this embodiment, there is no round game that involves opening a plurality of large winning openings (see FIG. 7), and therefore a round designation command is always set in step S2208.

  In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (FIG. 34), if the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2202), the closing condition of the big prize opening Whether or not is established is determined (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winning prizes in the round winning game in the round game has reached the prescribed maximum winning quantity (in this embodiment, 8 per round), or the time for closing the winning prize opening. One of the achievements (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 7) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening) is satisfied. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the closing condition of the big prize opening is satisfied (YES in S2209), the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is closed (closed) ( S2210). If one round game is ended by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and whether or not the value of the round counter is “0”. Determination is made (S2213). If it is not “0” (NO in S2213), the process is finished to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2213), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2214), and the jackpot ending is started (S2215). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether the jackpot ending time has elapsed (S2217) and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S2220). Thus, in the next main timer interruption process, the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 24). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed, and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2221), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2301). If the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2302), and “160” is set to the probability variation counter (S2303). Thereafter, the V flag is turned OFF (S2304). Subsequently, the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2305), “160” is set in the time reduction counter (S2306), and the process proceeds to step S2310. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state ends when the special symbol variable display is performed 160 times or the next jackpot is won.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON in step S2301 (NO in S2301), whether the type of jackpot (special symbol type) won this time is a time bonus (time / time A big hit or time / short B big hit, see FIG. 7). It is determined whether or not (S2307). The type of jackpot won this time is determined based on the value of the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure buffer. If it is a time-saving jackpot (YES in S2307), the time-saving flag is turned ON (S2308), the time-saving counter is set to the time-saving count corresponding to the type of jackpot that has been won this time (S2309), and the process proceeds to step S2310. More specifically, when the time-saving A big win is won, “100” is set in the time-saving counter, and when the time-saving B big hit is won, “50” is set in the time-saving counter.

  As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low-accuracy high-base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when the condition for either the number of executions of the special symbol variation display reaching the set short time or the winning of the next jackpot is satisfied. A time-short state in which the number of time reductions is set to 100 times is referred to as a first time-short state, and a time-short state in which the number of time reductions is set to 50 is referred to as a second time-short state.

  If it is determined in step S2307 that it is not a time and big jackpot, the type of jackpot (special symbol type) won this time is a normal jackpot (see FIG. 7). In this case, the process proceeds to step S2310 without turning on the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag. Thereby, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state (that is, a low probability low base state).

  In step S2310, a game state flag setting process described later is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command including information on the currently set game state in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2311). Then, the game state setting process ends.

  [Game State Flag Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the game state flag setting process (S2310), if the time flag is not ON (NO in S2321), the value of the game state flag is set to “1” ( S2322). If the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2321), the value of the game state flag is set to “2” (S2323). The initial value of the game state flag is “1”.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S107) after the special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 13). In the specific area sensor detection process (S107), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). In the present embodiment, the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a only when the sorting member 71 is controlled to the first state (see FIG. 3A). If there is no detection in step S2401 (NO in S2401), the process is terminated, but if there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2206) in the special electric accessory process (FIG. 34) described above. The V effective period is set as a period in the 16th round of V long jackpot.

  If it is determined in step S2402 that the V valid period is in effect (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), a V passing command is set (S2404), and this process ends. The V passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify V passing.

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

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

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. Note that the effect determination random number includes an effect design determination random number for determining an effect design, a variation effect pattern determination random number for determining a change effect pattern, and the like. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

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

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

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 6).

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4304) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (to be described later) is sent to the lamp control board 107 in order to cause the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the decorative movable body 15) is created or output so as to drive the decorative movable body 15 at a timing that matches the effect. That is, the decorative movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process to be described later is performed (S4301). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4303).

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

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a symbol designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, the effect symbol selection process is performed (S4402). In the effect symbol selection process (S4402), based on the information of the special symbol stop symbol data indicated by the symbol designation command, combinations of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (see FIG. 1) that are finally stopped and displayed by the variable effect. decide. Note that the information of the special figure stop symbol data acquired here can be used as appropriate in each process described later.

  Specifically, when winning a jackpot in the lottery of special figure 1 or the special figure 2, “Zero eyes” such as “555” is selected as a combination of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. When the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with a doublet, the player can recognize the big win. Also, if the lottery result is a loss, “Rakugo” is selected as the combination of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. As for the disparity, “787” or the like is selected as the final stop mode in the case of loss with reach, and “635” or the like is selected as the final stop mode in the case of loss without reach. Note that a random number for determining the effect symbol is used for determining the effect symbol.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs a variation effect start process (S4404). In the variation effect start process (S4404), a variation effect pattern is selected based on the variation pattern indicated by the received variation start command. Then, a variation effect start command for starting the effect symbol variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the set variable effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and displays it on the image display device 7. Fluctuation effects are performed on the screen 7a.

  When the variation effect pattern is determined, details of the effect symbol variation effect are determined. In other words, the time of the production symbol variation production, the variation display mode of the production design, the presence / absence of the reach production, the contents of the reach production, the presence / absence of the production button production (SW production), the content of the production button production, the production development configuration, the background of the production design The details of the contents of the effect symbol variation effect consisting of the type of the item will be determined. For the determination of the variation effect pattern, a random effect pattern determination random number is used.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs a variation effect end process (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

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

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a right generation command has been received (S4407). If the right generation command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to step S4412. On the other hand, if the right generation command has been received (YES in S4407), then the right currently being generated ("right to start executing the jackpot game", hereinafter also simply referred to as "right") It is determined whether or not it has occurred based on the lottery in FIG. 1 (S4408). In this embodiment, it is assumed that the right generation command includes information indicating whether the right is generated in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 or the right generated in the lottery shown in FIG.

  If the right has been generated in the lottery of FIG. 1 (YES in S4408), an effect start command (special effect start command) for starting execution of the special effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4409). Then, the special figure 1 right generation flag indicating that the right based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is being generated is turned ON (S4410), and the real jackpot related to the right being generated (the big jackpot that triggered the right generation) A round number (see FIG. 7) is set in the R number counter (S4411). The process of step S4411 is performed for execution of a stock effect (see FIG. 46) described later. The type of jackpot related to the right being generated is determined based on the special figure stop symbol data. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4408 that the right is not generated in the lottery of FIG. 1 (NO in S4408), that is, if the right currently generated is based on the lottery of FIG. The processing proceeds to step S4412 without performing the processing of steps S4409 to S4411.

  Here, the special effect is an effect that informs the player that a right has been generated and a stock effect that will be described later can be executed. Specifically, in the special effect, as shown in FIG. 45, an effect image including a character image of “stock zone entry!” And an arrow image indicating “right-handed” is displayed on the display screen 7a. This prompts the player to make a right strike. This is because in order to start the execution of the jackpot game, it is necessary to cause the opening of the electric chew 22 based on the passage to the gate 28 and the passage to the specific operation area 78 in the electric chew 22. Because. In this embodiment, the period from the notification of the right occurrence to the start of execution of the jackpot game is referred to as a stock zone. In the stock zone, that is, during the generation of the right based on the jackpot winning, a stock effect (privilege amount suggestion effect) to be described later is executed in parallel with the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the passage to the gate 28.

  During the stock zone, the player can make a right turn to cause the electric chew 22 to open based on the passage to the gate 28 and to pass to a specific operating area 78 in the electric chew 22. If the game ball passes to the specific operation area 78, execution of the jackpot game is started.

  Returning to FIG. 42, in step S4412, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 or not. If an opening command has been received (YES in S4412), an opening effect selection process described later is performed (S4413).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4415). In the round effect selection process (S4415), a pattern (content) of a round effect to be executed during each round game in the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

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

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4416), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4417). In the ending effect selection process (S4417), a pattern (contents) of an ending effect to be executed at the time of ending the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

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

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a normal symbol variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4418), and if received, performs a general drawing effect selection process described later (S4419).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (S4420). In the other process (S4420), a process based on a received command (for example, a game state designation command, a V passing command, etc.) other than the above command is performed. Then, the received command analysis process ends.

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the opening effect selection process (S4413), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command (S5001). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the opening command includes information related to the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 7) set at the time of the jackpot winning determination.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure 1 right generation flag is ON (S5002). If it is not ON (NO in S5002), the process immediately proceeds to step S5004. If it is ON (YES in S5002), the special figure 1 right generation flag is turned off (S5003), and the process proceeds to step S5004. In step S5004, an effect pattern of the opening effect according to the type of winning jackpot is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step S5005.

  In step S5005, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the effect pattern selected in step S5004 in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the opening effect start command set in step S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out a predetermined opening effect image from the ROM 103 and displays the image. The information is displayed on the display screen 7a of the device 7.

  [Normal drawing effect selection processing] As shown in FIG. 44, in the general drawing effect selection processing (S4419), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the special figure 1 right generation flag is ON (S5101). . If the special figure 1 right generation flag is not ON (NO in S5101), the right based on the lottery shown in Special Figure 1 is not being generated, and other processing (S5106) is performed to complete this processing.

  On the other hand, if the special figure 1 right generation flag is ON in step S5101 (YES in S5101), since the right based on the lottery of special figure 1 is being generated, the value of the R number counter and the display counter The difference from the value is set in the difference counter (S5102). As described above, the R number counter is a counter indicating the substantial number of rounds of the jackpot related to the right being generated. The display counter is a counter indicating the number of rounds to be displayed on the display screen 7a in a stock effect described later. The difference counter is a counter indicating a difference between the value of the R number counter and the value of the display counter.

  Here, the stock production will be described. The stock effect is an effect of notifying the player of the substantial number of rounds of the jackpot related to the right being generated. The stock production is performed in parallel with the normal symbol variation display from the generation of the right to the start of execution of the jackpot game. In consideration of the fact that a plurality of stock effects are performed during the generation of rights (that is, a plurality of normal symbols are displayed in multiple variations), in the stock effects, the number of rounds is reported in an extra display format. That is, at least how many rounds are displayed.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, notification of the number of rounds is basically performed in increments of 4 rounds. For example, when notifying that it is 16R, instead of displaying “16R” at once, “+ 4R” is displayed (see FIG. 46A) up to four times. In other words, each 4R is added and displayed. However, in addition to “+ 4R”, “+ 8R” (see FIG. 46B), “+ 12R”, and “+ 16R” can also be executed as an additional display. In this way, the production variations are enhanced by diversifying the production variations. In the stock effect, the accumulated value of the number of rounds notified to date is displayed on the upper left part of the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 46A and 46B). During stock production, an arrow image instructing “right-handed” is displayed on the upper right portion of the display screen 7a (see FIGS. 46A and 46B).

  Which extra display is selected (that is, what kind of stock production is selected) is determined by lottery within a range not exceeding the substantial number of winning jackpots. The process for this is step S5103 described later. By performing such stock production, the player gives an impression as if the player is stocking the number of rounds during the right generation. In other words, it gives the impression that the player is increasing the number of rounds by his own pull. As a result, in this embodiment, the entertainment interest during the generation of rights is enhanced. Considering that the stock effect is an effect that suggests the amount of winning bonus, the stock effect can be rephrased as a privilege amount suggesting effect.

  The privilege amount suggestion effect may not necessarily indicate the privilege amount in increments of a predetermined number of rounds as in this embodiment. For example, a single “16R” may be displayed once when the number of rounds per jackpot is 16R, or a single “12R” may be displayed once when 12R. Alternatively, “V winning chance” may be displayed on the display screen 7a when a specific jackpot is won, or “Time reduction confirmed” may be displayed on the display screen 7a when a winning jackpot is won. . In other words, the game state after the jackpot game may be notified. Further, when the winning time / temporary time is won, the number of time reductions (the degree of continuation of the time reduction state) may be displayed on the display screen 7a, such as “50 time reductions” or “100 time reductions”. Further, the display of the number of rounds, the game state after the jackpot game, and the number of time reductions may be performed using effect means other than the image display device 7 (for example, the panel lamp 5).

  Returning to FIG. 44, the description of the general drawing effect selection process (S4419) will be continued. In step S5102 of the ordinary drawing effect selection process (S4419), as described above, the difference between the value of the R number counter and the value of the display counter is set in the difference counter. Specifically, for example, if the right is generated by winning the “special jackpot” (see FIG. 7) in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the execution of the first normal symbol variable display during the right generation is started. The R number counter is set to “16”, and the display counter is set to “0”. Therefore, in step S5102, “16” is set in the difference counter.

  In subsequent step S5103, the production control microcomputer 91 draws the production content of the stock production within a range not exceeding the value of the difference counter. Thereby, the number of rounds larger than the substantial number of winning jackpots is prevented from being displayed on the display screen 7a by the stock effect. Specifically, if the value of the difference counter is “16”, the “+4 round” effect (see FIG. 46A), the “+8 round” effect, the “+12 round” effect, and the “+16 round” The stock production is decided from the production of "".

  In the subsequent step S5104, the effect control microcomputer 91 updates the value of the display counter based on the stock effect determination result in step S5103. For example, when the value of the display counter before update is “0” and the effect of “+4 rounds” (see FIG. 46A) is determined as the stock effect, the value of the display counter is set to “4”. Update to When the value of the display counter before the update is “4” and the effect of “+8 round” (see FIG. 46B) is determined as the stock effect, the value of the display counter is set to “12”. Update to In this way, the value of the display counter matches the cumulative value of the number of rounds displayed on the display screen 7a.

  In the subsequent step S5105, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an effect start command (stock effect start command) for executing the stock effect selected in step S5103 in the output buffer of the RAM 94. After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (S5106) and ends this processing.

  When the stock effect start command set in step S5105 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 receives the effect image of the stock effect (see FIG. 46) from the ROM 103. The data is read out and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

7). Next, a flow of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, in the normal game state, the game is advanced by left-handed. As a result, the jackpot winning based on the lottery shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 47 (a), when winning a jackpot in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, a right to start executing the jackpot game is generated. When the right is generated, a special effect is executed (see FIG. 45), and a right strike is notified. If the player makes a right strike, the game ball passes through the gate 28 and a normal symbol lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) is executed.

  During the right generation based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1, a stock effect (see FIG. 46) is executed in parallel with the normal symbol variation display. As a result, the bonus amount (substantial number of rounds in this embodiment) related to the right being generated is notified to the player. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol during the non-time-short state is 10 seconds (see FIG. 9E), and the production time of the stock effect, which is the normal effect, is the same. In addition, the winning probability in the regular drawing lottery during the non-time-short state is about 1/3 (see FIG. 9D).

  When the normal winning symbol is won in the regular drawing lottery, the electric chew 22 is opened and the second starting port 21 can be won. In this embodiment, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the non-time-short state is set to 1.2 seconds (see FIG. 11). Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently win the second starting port 21 even during the non-short-time state.

  If a game ball wins the second starting port 21, the winning ball passes through the specific operation area 78 (see FIG. 2). Based on the passage to the specific operation area 78, the execution of the jackpot game is started. If the winning jackpot type is a “hit with time-saving” (specific jackpot, hourly A jackpot or hourly B jackpot, see FIG. 7), after the jackpot game is controlled to a time-short state and a high base state. Here, when the jackpot game is started, a winning is made to the second starting port 21, but since the right is being generated, the change display of the second special symbol based on the winning is not immediately executed. That is, the second special figure hold occurs. The variation display of the second special symbol based on the second special figure hold is executed in a short time state after the end of the jackpot game. The change display based on the second special figure hold is executed with priority over the change display based on the first special figure hold.

  In the short-time state, the player advances the game by making a right-hand hit. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the general drawing lottery based on the passage to the gate 28 is executed. In the short-time state, the result of the general drawing lottery is almost always won (see FIG. 9D). When the normal winning symbol is won in the regular drawing lottery, the electric chew 22 is opened, and the second starting port 21 can be won. If a game ball wins the second starting port 21, the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is executed.

  If the jackpot is won based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 in the short time state, the right to start the jackpot game is generated. And if a game ball passes to the specific operation area | region 78 during generation | occurrence | production of this right, execution of jackpot game will be started. After the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is completed, the time-short state and the high base state are controlled (see FIG. 7).

8). Effects of the Present Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the right to start executing the jackpot game is first generated. Then, during the generation of this right, the big hit game is started by allowing the game ball to pass through the specific operation region 78 in the second start port 21. The second starting port 21 can be entered by executing an auxiliary game (opening the electric chew 22). Therefore, even if the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, a new game is provided in which the jackpot game is not started unless the auxiliary game is executed and the game ball is passed through the specific operation area 78 in the second start port 21. It is possible.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the jackpot is won and the right to start the jackpot game is generated as described above, in order to start the jackpot game, It is necessary to pass the game ball to the specific operation area 78. Therefore, even if the winning is based on winning in the first starting port 20 in the normal gaming state, it is possible to cause at least one second special figure hold until the start of the jackpot game. ing. And after the end of the jackpot game, even if the first special figure hold remains, the second success / failure lottery based on the second special figure hold has priority over the first success / failure lottery based on the first special figure hold. Is executed automatically. Therefore, immediately after the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to prevent the first winning lottery that is relatively unfavorable from being executed and winning the jackpot with a small privilege amount.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, winning in the second start port 21 is facilitated when the time-short state (that is, the high base state) is controlled. Therefore, the second success / failure lottery that is more advantageous than the first success / failure lottery is frequently performed. Therefore, in spite of having been controlled to a high base state after the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming motivation by winning a jackpot with a relatively small amount of privilege in the first winning / losing lottery. It is possible.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 during the jackpot game, the high probability state is controlled. The two winning / losing lotteries are more likely to be controlled to a high probability state (that is, a jackpot game that easily passes through the specific area 39 is more easily executed, see FIG. 7). In the gaming machine having such a specification, immediately after the jackpot game is over, the V long jackpot (specific jackpot) is won in the first winning lottery in the normal gaming state and is controlled to a high probability state. If the first winning / losing lottery is performed and the V short jackpot is won, the normal probability state is restored. This is a significant disadvantage for the player. However, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, after the jackpot game is over, first, the second winning / losing lottery that does not win the V short jackpot is executed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of such a disadvantageous situation.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player operates the handle 60 to move the game ball into the first flow path R1 (see FIG. 1) having the first start port 20 and the second flow path having the second start port 21. It can be divided into either one of the two flow paths R2 (see FIG. 1). Therefore, when controlled to the high base state, avoid the winning to the first starting port 20 that triggers the relatively disadvantageous first winning / losing lottery, aiming only at the winning to the second starting port 21 It is possible to proceed with the game.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the control to the short time state (that is, the high base state) is terminated when the right to start executing the jackpot game is generated (see FIGS. 30 and 33). The variation time of the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the first variation in the base state is set to be relatively long as 13 seconds (see FIG. 10). Therefore, it is possible to ensure at least the execution period of the first change as a period during which it is easy to enter the second start port 21. Therefore, even if the big win is won based on the second special figure holding that has occurred before the control to the high base state (that is, during the execution of the big hit game), the electric chew 22 is opened smoothly and the second start port It is possible to pass the game ball to the specific operation area 78 in 21. Therefore, it is possible to quickly start the big hit game. In addition, during the execution period of the first change, it is possible to store a new second special figure hold, and the second special figure hold becomes zero, and the first success / failure lottery based on the first special figure hold is performed. It is possible to prevent it from being executed.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a normal symbol variation display is executed while the right to start the jackpot game is generated, a stock effect (a bonus amount suggestion effect, 46 (see FIG. 46) is executed to suggest the amount of privilege (substantial number of rounds in the jackpot game in this embodiment) that can be given to the player by the jackpot relating to the right being generated. Therefore, it is possible to improve the gaming interests from the right generation to the start of execution of the jackpot game.

9. Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals as in the above embodiment are used for the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the above embodiment, the game ball discharged to the outside of the electric chew 22 is detected by the discharge detection sensor 21c, but the discharge detection sensor 21c is not provided, and the discharge ball from the electric chew 22 is detected by the specific operation region sensor 21b. It is good also as a structure to detect. In this case, in step S125 of the input process of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not there is detection by the specific operation region sensor 21b.

  In the above embodiment, the entrance detection area 77 is provided at the downstream position of the second start port 21 (see FIG. 2), but the position of the second start port 21 and the position of the entrance detection area 77 coincide. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the electric chew 22 is opened after the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. However, the normal symbol lottery is not performed based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. A configuration may be adopted in which the electric chew 22 is opened.

  Moreover, in the said form, it comprised so that control was possible in the high base state in which the electric chew 22 is easy to open | release, and the low base state in which it is hard to open | release. On the other hand, a configuration in which the ease of opening the electric chew 22 does not always change, that is, a configuration that cannot be controlled to a high base state may be employed.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol variation time is determined to be the specific variation time (2400 ms variation time) only in the short-time state (see FIG. 10). On the other hand, even during the non-time-short state, the specific variation time may be selected for the variation time of the second special symbol. If constituted in this way, if a big win is won based on the lottery of the second special symbol in the non-time-saving state, the game ball can be smoothly passed through the specific operation area 78 and the big hit game can be started. It becomes possible.

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

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

  In addition, the correspondence between the types of jackpot symbols shown in the above form, the opening pattern of the big prize opening, the gaming state after the jackpot game, and the number of short hours (see FIG. 7) is merely an example, and the lottery in FIG. As long as it is more advantageous than the lottery shown in FIG. Further, the distribution ratio to various jackpots (see FIG. 7) can be changed as appropriate as long as the lottery in FIG. 2 is more advantageous than the lottery in FIG.

  Moreover, in the said form, although it was set as the structure which alert | reports the number of rounds substantially in a stock production (privilege amount suggestion production), if it is 4R, the number of award balls which can be acquired (specifically "600", if it is 8R). “1800” for “1200” and 12R, and “2400” for 16R) may be notified.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming machine is configured to perform the control to the high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39 (so-called V zone) provided in the second big prize opening 35. That is, it was configured as a so-called V accuracy machine. On the other hand, you may comprise as a gaming machine which controls to a high probability state based on the kind of special symbol. In this case, it is not necessary to provide a big prize device having a specific area.

  In the above embodiment, the game machine (ST machine) is configured so that the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the high probability state is limited to 160 times. On the other hand, it may be configured as a so-called probability variable loop machine in which control to a high probability state continues until the next jackpot is won. In this case, the type of jackpot that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is configured to include a V-short jackpot.

  Moreover, although it was set as the structure provided with two big winning devices (the 1st big winning device 31 and the 2nd big winning device 36) in the said form, it is good also as a structure with one big winning device. In this case, if it is configured as a V chance machine, a configuration including a large winning device having a specific area may be used, and if not, a configuration including a large winning device having no specific area may be used.

  Also, in the above-mentioned form, considering that the jackpot is won based on the second special figure hold existing before the end of the jackpot game, the variation time of the first variation in the short time state is set to be relatively long as 13000 ms ( If this point is not taken into consideration, the variation time of the first variation in the short-time state may be set to be the same as the variation time after the second variation.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the selection of the variation time based on the normal table during the short-time state (the table for the first variation other than the first variation in the short-time state shown in FIG. 10) is always the special table during the short-time state (the first variation of the short-time state in FIG. A variation time (2400 ms) shorter than a variation time (13000 ms) selected based on a dedicated table) is selected. On the other hand, in the selection of the variation time based on the normal table during the short-time state, a variation time longer than the first variation may be selected in rare cases. That is, the normal table during the time-short state is exceptionally based on the special table during the time-short state if the variation time shorter than the variation time selected based on the special table during the time-short state is selected. It may be a table in which a variation time longer than the selected variation time can be selected. Even with such a configuration, “the variation time of the variation display of the special symbol of the first variation in the short time state (that is, the high base state) is determined to be a longer variation time than the variation time after the second variation. It is included in the configuration of “Yes”.

  Moreover, in the said form, it comprised so that the comparatively long fluctuation | variation time (special fluctuation | variation pattern) might be selected only for the fluctuation | variation display of the special symbol which is the 1st fluctuation | variation in a time-short state (refer FIG. 10). However, if only considering a period to be controlled in the short-time state, a relatively long variation time (special variation pattern) from the first variation to several variations in the short-time state (for example, the first variation and the second variation). May be selected.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the variation time is set to be relatively long regardless of whether the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the first variation in the short-time state is the variation display of Special Fig. 1 or the variation display of Special Fig. 2. Although configured, when the display of the variation shown in FIG. 2 is prioritized over the display of the variation shown in FIG. 1 as described above (see FIG. 25), the first variation in the short-time state Only the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 corresponding to the above may be set to be relatively long.

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

  Also, in the above embodiment, when the second special figure hold occurs during the right generation state based on the first win (the big win based on the lottery of the special figure 1 in the normal gaming state), an effect that congratulates the occurrence (special) (Notification production) is good. Examples of this type of effect include an effect of displaying an effect image including a character image such as “Special Figure 2 Congratulations on Hold!” And “Disadvantage Avoidance!” On the display screen 7a. When performing such an effect, for example, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets the right generation flag after the execution of the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) of the start port sensor detection process (S104) shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is ON, and if it is ON, a special notification command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 that has received this may transmit an effect start command for causing the image control board 100 to perform a special notification effect. If such a special notification effect is configured to be executable, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment when the second special figure hold occurs at the first hit.

  Moreover, in the said form, when the 2nd special figure hold | maintenance generate | occur | produces in the right generation state based on the first win, it differs from a normal production hold image as the production hold image 9 which shows that there exists a 2nd special figure hold. The special effect reserved image may be displayed on the display screen 7a. Also by displaying such a special effect hold image, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest when the second special figure hold occurs at the first hit. The effect of displaying the special effect reserved image is also an example of the above-described special notification effect. As the special notification effect, both the display of the effect image including the character image described above and the display of the special effect reserved image may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the winning jackpot round number may be displayed on the display screen 7a as an opening effect of the jackpot game. If configured in this way, when there is no clear notification of how many rounds in the stock production (for example, the 16-R jackpot was actually won, but the stock production was executed only once and “4R or more” was displayed. Even in this case, it is possible to recognize the exact number of rounds during the opening of the jackpot game.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the auxiliary game start command in parallel with the auxiliary game in response to the reception of the auxiliary game start command (command set in step S1105 of the normal symbol determination process (FIG. 21)). In this auxiliary game effect, the substantial number of winning jackpots may be displayed on the display screen 7a.

  Moreover, in the said form, it is good also as a structure which does not display the fluctuation | variation display of effect design 8L, 8C, 8R during a time-short state. This is because the variation time of the special symbol selected mainly during the short-time state is as short as 2.4 seconds. In this case, the so-called fourth symbol variation display may be performed in parallel with the special symbol variation display. As the variation display of the fourth symbol, for example, small square symbols (□ and ■) are alternately displayed at the corners of the display screen 7a. Then, the 4th symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol “□” when the jackpot is won, and the 4th symbol is stopped and displayed with the non-winning symbol “■” when not winning.

  In the above embodiment, the special symbol is displayed before the start of the special symbol change display (for example, after a special symbol stop time elapses until the next special symbol variable display start, or after the jackpot game ending time elapses). Some interval time (pause time, for example, 500 ms, etc.) may be provided during the period until the start of the fluctuation display. Also, before the start of the normal symbol variation display (for example, after the normal symbol stop time has elapsed until the start of the next normal symbol variation display, or after the interval time after the auxiliary game has been closed, Some interval time (pause time, for example, 500 ms, etc.) may be provided during the period until the start of the fluctuation display.

In the above embodiment, the “first lottery condition” of the present invention means that the special symbol is not changed, the right to start execution of the special game is being generated, and the special game is not being executed. The number of holds is “0” and the number of first special figure holds is not “0”.
Further, in the above embodiment, the “second lottery condition” of the present invention means that the special symbol is not changed, the right to start execution of the special game is being generated, and the special game is not being executed. The number of pending is not “0”.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game area 20 ... 1st start opening (1st entrance)
21 ... 2nd starting port (2nd entrance)
21a ... 2nd starting port sensor 21b ... specific operation area sensor 21c ... discharge detection sensor 22 ... electric chew (variable ball entry means)
23. Opening / closing member (movable member)
30 ... 1st Grand Prize Exit (Special Prize Exit)
31 ... First big prize device (special prize means)
32 ... Opening / closing member 35 ... Second prize opening (special prize opening)
36 ... Second prize-winning device (special prize-winning means)
37 ... Opening / closing member 39 ... Specific area 60 ... Handle (firing operation part)
78 ... Specific operation area 81 ... Game control microcomputer 85a ... 1st special figure reservation memory | storage part (1st memory | storage means)
85b ... 2nd special figure reservation memory part (2nd memory means)
R1 ... 1st flow path R2 ... 2nd flow path

Claims (1)

A first entrance located in a game area where game balls can flow down;
A second entrance located in the game area, a closed state in which entry into the second entrance is difficult or impossible, and an open state in which entry into the second entrance is facilitated A movable member that can take the form, a first game ball detecting means that is disposed in the vicinity of the second entrance and is capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the second entrance, and the second entrance A specific operation area through which a game ball that has entered the ball can pass, a second game ball detection means that is arranged in the specific operation area and that can detect the game ball, and all the discharges from the second entrance A discharge ball detection means capable of detecting a game ball ;
Special winning means having a special prize opening arranged in the game area, an opening / closing member capable of opening and closing the special prize opening, and a specific area through which a game ball won in the special prize opening can pass ,
A gate arranged in the gaming area;
An auxiliary game lottery means for performing an auxiliary game execution lottery for changing the movable member from a closed state to an open state based on the passage of the game ball to the gate;
An auxiliary game execution means capable of executing the auxiliary game in accordance with the auxiliary game execution lottery result;
First numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the entrance to the first entrance,
Second numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the entrance to the second entrance,
First storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit storage number;
Second storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit storage number;
When a predetermined first lottery condition is satisfied, a first success / failure lottery is performed based on numerical information stored in the first storage means, and when a predetermined second lottery condition is satisfied, the second lottery condition is satisfied. On the basis of the numerical information stored in the storage means, a success / failure lottery means for performing a second success / failure lottery that is easier to win a jackpot having a larger privilege amount than the first success / failure lottery,
When the first success / failure lottery is performed, the first identification symbol indicating the result of the success / failure lottery is stopped and displayed through a variable display, and when the second success / failure lottery is performed, the first / failure lottery is displayed. 2 identification symbol display means for stopping and displaying the identification symbol through the variable display;
After the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode indicating winning, a right generation means for generating a right to start execution of a special game for opening the opening and closing member;
Special game execution means for executing the special game;
The gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the second entrance more than the non-entry easy state where the ease of entering the second entrance is set to a predetermined ease. Easy-to-enter state control means capable of controlling the easy-to-enter game ball easily entering the game,
High probability state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the special game to a high probability state having a higher probability of winning the jackpot than the normal probability state;
Incoming number counting means for counting the number of detections of the first gaming ball detection means in one auxiliary game,
A discharge ball number counting means for counting the number of detection of the discharge ball detection means in one auxiliary game;
Incoming / outgoing ball number coincidence determining means for determining whether or not the count value by the incoming ball number counting means coincides with the count value by the discharged ball number counting means after the opening of the movable member in the auxiliary game. And comprising
The first lottery condition and the second lottery condition include that the right is not being generated and that the special game is not being executed,
The success / failure lottery means does not perform the first success / failure lottery when there is storage of numerical information in the second storage means,
The special game execution means includes
Executing the special game when the second game ball detecting means detects the passing of the game ball during the generation of the right,
A special game of a first opening pattern that opens the opening and closing member in a first opening pattern capable of passing a game ball to the specific area;
A special game of a second opening pattern that opens the opening and closing member in a second opening pattern in which it is difficult or impossible to pass the game ball to the specific area,
It is set so that the special game of the first opening pattern is easier to be executed at the time of the jackpot winning in the second winning / losing lottery than at the jackpot winning in the first winning / losing lottery ,
The high probability state control means controls the high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area in the special game,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the auxiliary game lottery means does not perform the next lottery for the auxiliary game until the match determination by the input / output ball number match determination means is made .

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