JP6264582B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A conventional gaming machine includes a first start port and a second start port, and when a game ball enters the first start port, the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) is variably displayed, and the second start port When a game ball enters, the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) is variably displayed. When the first identification information or the second identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, a predetermined profit is given to the player. It is known that a special game that can be played is executable.

  In this type of gaming machine, the second start port is a variable start port (the entrance port for a normal electric accessory) that can change the possibility of entering the game ball, and after the special game, the second start port Generally, it is possible to shift to a gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as “high-frequency state”) in which the frequency of entering the game ball is higher than the normal gaming state. In such a configuration, in the normal gaming state, the first starting port is easier to enter the game ball than the second starting port. Therefore, the first starting port is based on the entering of the game ball into the first starting port. 1 Fluctuating display of identification information is actively performed, and the transition to the high frequency state makes it easier for the second starting port to enter the game ball than the first starting port. It is possible to display the variation of the second identification information based on the game ball entering (Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-223417 A

  However, the configuration provided with the first start port and the variable second start port as described above is currently employed in many gaming machines, and the gaming ability obtained by such a configuration is also uniform. It has become. For this reason, it is becoming difficult to enhance the gaming interest of this type of gaming machine.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to realize and extend a new game of a gaming machine having a first start port and a variable second start port. The purpose is to improve the game entertainment.

The gaming machine of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
First determination means for determining acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Second determination means for determining acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the second start port;
First identification information display means for stopping and displaying the first identification information based on the result of determination by the first determination means;
Based on the result of determination by the second determination means, second identification information display means for stopping display after variably displaying the second identification information;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game capable of giving a predetermined benefit to a player based on the first identification information or the second identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A gaming machine equipped with
A movable member capable of changing a possibility of entering a game ball into the second starting port by performing a predetermined operation;
First acquired information storage means capable of storing up to a first predetermined number of acquired information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Second acquired information storage means capable of storing up to a second predetermined number of acquired information acquired based on a game ball entering the second start port;
Based on the fact that the number of pieces of acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means becomes the first predetermined number, the operation of the movable member enables the game ball to enter the second start port. A starting entry game execution means capable of executing the starting entry game;
Equipped with a,
As the variation time when the first identification information is variably displayed, it has at least a first short variation time shorter than a predetermined time,
As the variation time when the second identification information is variably displayed, at least a second short variation time shorter than a predetermined time,
Based on the fact that the starting ball game is executed and the number of pieces of acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means becomes the second predetermined number, the first identification information is the first short variation time. The second display information can be displayed in a variable manner, and the second identification information can be displayed in a variable manner in the second short change time .

According to such a gaming machine of the present invention, the possibility that the game ball can enter the second starting port can be changed by the movable member performing a predetermined operation. Then, the acquisition is acquired based on the game ball entering the first start port in the course of the game in which the game ball is inserted into the first start port and the first identification information is displayed in a variable manner. When the number of stored information, that is, the number of stored acquired information by the first acquired information storage means reaches the first predetermined number, based on this, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port by the operation of the movable member The starting ball game is executed. Further, each of the first identification information and the second identification information has a short variation time (first short variation time, second short variation time), and the start-in ball game is executed, and the game to the second start port When the stored number of acquired information acquired based on the entrance of the sphere, that is, the stored number of acquired information by the second acquired information storage means becomes the second predetermined number, the first identification information and the second identification information are respectively Fluctuation display is possible in a short fluctuation time. As a result, it is possible to obtain a new gameability such that a game ball can be aimed at the second starting port when the number of pieces of acquired information stored in the first acquisition information storage means becomes the first predetermined number. It becomes. In addition, since the number of pieces of acquisition information stored by the first acquisition information storage means is set to the first predetermined number, it is possible to expect a game ball to be launched aiming at the first start port. It is possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine. Further, after the number of acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means becomes the first predetermined number, the number of acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means becomes the second predetermined number, so that the subsequent acquisition It is possible to obtain a game property that the variation display of the identification information based on the information determination result is digested in a short time.

  According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to realize a new gameability of a gaming machine having a first start port and a variable second start port, thereby improving the game entertainment.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the classification of winning and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. It is a flowchart of a start entering ball game process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entering game process of Example 2. 10 is a specific state variation pattern table of Example 2. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of specific state variation pattern selection processing according to the second embodiment.

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

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

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. The front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during the execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. In addition, a decorative frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be properly used according to the type of game effect. When the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and any input means (for example, the player can directly input by touching the button portion) can be used as long as the player can input. , Intrusion type, touch sensor type, etc.) or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) for detecting and inputting that part of the player's body is close .

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, so that a game ball once guided to the game area can be prevented from returning to the launching device side.

  Further, an image display device 7 (effect display device) composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R display a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the right side of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, there is provided a first big winning device 31 having a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable winning opening”). The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. In other words, the first grand prize winning device 31 has an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 to make it impossible to enter a game ball (closed state) and allow a game ball to enter (open state). Can be changed.

  Further, in the game area 3, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a “second variable pitching opening”) is provided above the first large winning opening 30 and in the lower right portion of the center decorative body 10. A big winning device 36 is provided. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second grand prize winning device 36 has an opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37 to make it impossible to enter a game ball (closed state) and to enter a possible game ball (open state). Can be changed.

  The second grand prize winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big prize winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31. Note that the high probability state is one of the gaming benefits provided to the player separately from the special game.

  A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. In the first embodiment, four general winning ports 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning ports provided on the left side of the first start port 20, and one of the first big winning ports 30. It is a right general prize opening on the right. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first grand prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, and the general prize opening 27 are entry holes that serve as a chance to pay out prize balls, respectively. When a game ball enters the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls at the first starting port 20 is “3”, the number of winning balls at the second starting port 21 is “1”, and the number of winning balls at the first big winning port 20 and the second big winning port 35. Is “15”, and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is “10”.

  A game in which a plurality of entrances (the first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, the general prize opening 27 and the gate 28) are arranged in this way. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called “left-handed”, and the hitting method in which the game ball is shot down in the right game area 3B is “right-handed” " Here, among the plurality of entrances, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning entrances 27 are provided so that game balls flowing down the left game area 3A among the game areas 3 can enter. The first grand prize opening 30, the second big prize opening 35, the right general prize opening 27 and the gate 28 are provided so that game balls flowing down the right game area 3B of the game areas 3 can enter. It is. The variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is provided so that both a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A and a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game, in principle, aiming to enter the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging decision based on the entry to the first starting port 20 is a win and the gaming state changes, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30 and the The goal is to enter the two big winning holes 35.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state, and a second special symbol that displays the second special symbol in a variably displayed and stopped state. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) that displays normal symbols in a variable manner and stops display are included. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a that displays the number of stored determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information related to the second special symbol ( The second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored second special figure hold) and the general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. include. Further, the main indicator 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination has been won, and the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed when the result of winning is, a gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and a shooting direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed And a firing direction indicator 47 indicating whether to perform left-handed or left-handed. These various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later.

  The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering the first start port 20. The change display of the second special symbol is performed based on the game ball entering 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 unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

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

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information such as a special symbol success / failure random number (“acquired information”) The acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit (not shown) as the first special diagram reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting port 21. The second special figure reservation is stored in a second special figure storage unit (not shown). The number of special figure holds (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure hold storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is “4”. The first special figure storage unit and the second special figure storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also collectively referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

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

  The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). When “1” is “1”, the display mode is such that “u” LED is turned off and “v” LED is lit in red, such as “u □ v ●”. “u” LED is turned on in red, and “v” LED is turned off. When the number of hold is “3”, both LEDs are turned on as “u ● v ●”. The display mode is lit in red, and when the number of reservations is “4 (upper limit number)”, both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲”.

  The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the number of second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. Is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). “1” to “4” are also determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, and then the stop symbol is displayed. The result of the normal symbol success / failure determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is displayed based on the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). Inform. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two “st” LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination according to the lighting mode. It is. For example, if the determination result is a win, the normal symbol that is turned on when both LEDs are lit is stopped and displayed, such as “s t” (for example, ■: lighted, □: lighted off). If the determination result is out of place, an out-of-order normal symbol is displayed in a state where only the “t” LED is lit, such as “s □ t ■”. Note that the off-normal symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit in the first embodiment is “4”. The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is digested when the change display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage.

  The number of the general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit is displayed on the general map storage display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of holdings is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on). When “1” is “1”, a display mode in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is turned on in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of holdings “2” to “4” is determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

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

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

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit (first special figure storage unit and second special figure storage unit) and the general figure storage unit. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various counters are secured at predetermined addresses in the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

  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 port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a general prize. The mouth sensor 27a is connected.

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

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

  Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, a general diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game status indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out a prize ball or a rental ball, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. And a launching device 112 are connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as “launch control unit”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) that controls the payout of the game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drives to pay out prize balls and pays out balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launching handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Is detected. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the first embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the launcher 112 by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 per minute.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM may be externally attached. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various count counters are secured at predetermined addresses in the RAM (production control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (production control microcomputer 91).

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, and the effect second hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, and the like (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) And image data such as background images. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM. In addition, the movable decorative member 14 includes a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c (see FIGS. 5 and 48b), and light emission pattern data for determining the light emission mode (lighting / extinguishing / flashing, light emission color, etc.) of the decorative LEDs is also provided. It is included in the operation pattern data of the movable decorative member 14. For this reason, the operation of the movable decorative member 14 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative member 14 but also light emission (lighting / flashing, etc.) of the decorative LED 14c.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit is as shown in FIG. That is, when 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and 15R fourth big hit (when the second special symbol display 41b is 15R) In the case where the fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the first big prize opening 35 is opened for up to 28 seconds in 1R to 2R, and the first big prize opening 30 is opened for up to 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. At this time, the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is 28 seconds, respectively, so the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the round is extremely high.

  Further, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 is set to 0.1 at maximum from 1R to 2R. The second grand opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 3R to 15R. At this time, the opening time of the second grand prize winning opening 35 at the 1R and 2R is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 seconds at maximum (opening and closing for a moment). It is almost impossible to pass. That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second big hit differs from the opening pattern for the 15R first big hit in the opening mode of the first round and the second round. That is, in the 15R first big hit, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the first round and the second round, so that the game ball easily enters the second big prize opening 35. And the game ball which entered the 2nd big winning opening 35 passes the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 second in the first round and the second round. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during execution of the 15R second big hit is considerably lower than that of the 15R first big hit. Further, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is as close to 0 as possible, so it may be said that the game ball does not pass through.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R third big hit is won (when the 2R third big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big prize opening 35 from 1R to 2R is obtained. For up to 0.9 seconds. At this time, the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening 35 of the 1R and 2R is a maximum of 1.8 seconds, so that the game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 during the round. The specific area 39 can be passed. It is possible to aim for the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to make the game ball enter the second big prize opening 35 sufficiently. However, since the total opening time of the 2nd big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, the 2R 3rd big hit cannot expect many prize balls (game profit) like the other 15R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit where almost no prize ball can be obtained compared to other big hits.

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

  In addition, the probability of allocating to each big hit in the first special symbol (special figure 1) judgment is 40% for 15R first big hit, 50% for 15R second big hit, and 10% for 2R third big hit. Yes. On the other hand, the big hits in the determination of success / failure of the second special symbol (special drawing 2) are all 15R fourth big hits. That is, if the winning / failing determination is based on the entrance to the second starting port 21 that has become easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function described later (occurrence of a high base state), the 15R 4th big hit must be made. It becomes. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game at the second start opening 21 rather than the big hit in the win / fail judgment (the big win lottery of the first special symbol) performed by the game ball entering the first start opening 20. It is set so that the possibility of winning a big hit in the winning / failing determination (second special symbol big hit lottery) performed by entering a ball is higher for the player. That is, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

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

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is to be generated in a game effect (effect design game effect) indicating the result using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol determination is wrong. Reach refers to, for example, a state where the two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing ("7 ↓ 7" State). Then, if the medium effect symbol 8C being changed stops at the same symbol as the effect symbols 8R and 8L being stopped, the three effect symbols will stop at the same symbol, which is a win. Note that the stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that slightly fluctuates within the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 126”. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of “0 to 198”.

  In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol success / failure determination random numbers shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game that opens the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery). The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol are activated or deactivated. A state in which the probability variation function is activated for a special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is called a “high probability state”, and a state in which the probability variation function is not activated is a “normal state (also called a“ low probability state ”). " In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, and in the high probability state, the special symbol success / failure determination random number value determined as the big hit is larger than the normal state. The determination is made using the determination table (see FIG. 8A). In other words, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the special symbol variation display becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol) is higher than when the special symbol probability variation function is not activated.

  In addition, a state in which the variable time reduction function is activated for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the function is not activated is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the short-time state, the digestion pace of the special figure reservation is increased, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated simultaneously, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the normal symbol hit / no-go determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having a normal symbol random number (per-random number) determined to be a winning value larger than the normal symbol per-decision table used in the non-time-saving state. (See FIG. 8D). In other words, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the normal symbol becomes a hit (the stop symbol becomes a normal symbol) becomes higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In the first embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8E). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the non-time-short state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and during that time, the second start port is in the open state. Become. Further, if the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination becomes a hit in the short time state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

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

  In the high base state (high frequency state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22. However, it is sufficient that the second start port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the gaming state is the low base state (non-high frequency state), the first special figure holding (acquisition information) stored in the first special figure holding storage unit. When the number reaches “4”, which is the upper limit, the starting ball game is played. In the starting ball game, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation, so that the game ball can enter the second starting port 21. The opening operation of the movable member 23 of the variable prize-winning device 22 in the starting and entering game of the first embodiment is the same as the case where the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is a win in the time-short state. In other words, the movable member 23 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times as in the auxiliary game in the short time state. Note that the mode (opening pattern) of the opening operation of the movable member 23 in the starting ball game is not necessarily the same as that of the auxiliary game, and the opening operation unique to the starting ball game (dedicated) may be performed. . For example, a pattern in which a 6.0 second release operation is performed once, a pattern in which a 3.0 second release operation is performed twice, a pattern in which a 4.0 second release operation is performed once, and a 1.5 second release operation is performed. It is possible to adopt various open patterns such as a pattern to be rotated. Further, a plurality of opening operation modes (opening patterns) of the movable member 23 that can be executed in the starting and entering game are provided in advance, and an opening pattern that is executed when the starting and entering game is executed is selected by random lottery or the like. You may do it.

  Here, in the first embodiment, as described above, the game ball flowing down the right game area 3 </ b> B of the game area 3 passes through the gate 28 which is the trigger for executing the normal symbol variation display (ordinary symbol success / failure determination). It is provided as possible. For this reason, in the low base state, in principle, the game is advanced by left-handed as will be described later, so that the game ball does not pass through the gate 28 and the normal symbol variation display (ordinary symbol success / failure determination) is performed. Absent. As a result, in the low base state, the movable member 23 of the variable prize-winning device 22 performs the opening operation based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination result being a win (stop normal symbol display), and the second start opening 21 is moved to. In principle, it will not be possible to enter a game ball.

  On the other hand, in the first embodiment, in the low base state, the starting and entering game is based on the fact that the number of the first special figure reservation (acquired information) stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is “4”. Since it is performed, even in the low base state, there is an opportunity for the game ball to enter the second start port 21, in other words, an opportunity for variably displaying the second special symbol (opportunity for executing the second special symbol success / failure determination). Can be obtained. For this reason, the game in the low base state can be advanced not only for the first special symbol variation display but also for the new purpose of opening the second starting port 21 based on reaching the upper limit of the number of the first special symbol hold. It becomes possible.

  The mode of the opening operation of the movable member 23 in the auxiliary game in the non-time-short state, that is, the mode of operation in which the movable member 23 performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds (hereinafter also referred to as “short opening pattern”) is as follows. 1 shows an aspect of the “first operation mode” of the present invention. In addition, the mode of opening the movable member 23 in the auxiliary game in the short-time state, the mode of opening operation of the movable member 23 in the starting and entering game, that is, the movable member 23 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times. The operation mode to be performed (hereinafter also referred to as “long open pattern”) represents one mode of the “second operation mode” of the present invention.

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

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game in the case of 15R second big hit is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. At this time, a short state and a high base state are obtained (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. In the low-accuracy base state, a win is won by a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of special symbol fluctuation display or until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of special symbol fluctuation display. The game ends when the jackpot game related to the jackpot is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the game state after the big hit game is “highly accurate base state” "

  Also, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the game state after the big hit game when 2R third big hit is reached is special if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game. A high probability state of the symbol, a non-time-short state and a low base state of the special symbol are obtained (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as “highly accurate low base state”. The high-probability low-base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times or when a big hit game is executed.

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

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

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

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. In the high base state, it is easier to open the second start port 21 than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because. For this reason, in the high base state, the game ball is passed to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol success / failure determination, and the player makes a right stroke to enter the game ball into the second starting port 21. Also, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not special symbols are appropriate). In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be fired to the right game area.

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

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

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, on the basis of the low probability low base state in which no small hit game or big hit game is performed, the low probability low base state is referred to as a “normal game state”. Alternatively, it can be regarded as a “normal state”, and a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed in the state can be regarded as a “normal game”. On the other hand, the high-accuracy base state and the low-accuracy base state are more advantageous to the player than the low-accuracy-low base state. ”Or“ special state ”, and a game in which the special symbol is variably displayed in the state can be regarded as“ special game ”.

  In addition, compared to the low accuracy low base state, the high probability low base state matches the low base state, but in the high probability state, the special symbol probability variation function is activated and the special symbol variation display is performed. Since the probability that the result will be a big hit is higher than the low probability state, the high probability low base state can also be regarded as a “special game state” or “special state”, and the game that displays the special symbols in the state is variably displayed. Can also be regarded as a “special game”.

  The jackpot game is a game that can be executed by variably displaying a special symbol and stopping and displaying the jackpot symbol. For a player, a big prize opening (first big prize opening 30, second big prize winning) Since it is an advantageous game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by entering a game ball into the mouth 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a “special game”, and the game state in which the big hit game is performed Can be regarded as “special gaming state”.

  In addition, although the small hit game is not as big as the big hit game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by entering a game ball into the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35). It can be said that the game is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can also be regarded as a “special game”, and the game state in which the small hit game is played can also be regarded as a “special game state”.

  In addition, the low base state such as the high probability low base state or the low probability low base state is a state in which the game ball is advanced by entering the left game area 3A by left-handed as described above. Can be regarded as a “left-handed state”. On the other hand, hit games (big hit games, small hit games) aiming to enter the high base state such as the high probability high base state and the low probability high base state and the game balls entering the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 As described above, the state where the game is performed (hit game state) is a state in which the game ball is advanced by entering the right game area 3B by hitting the right side as described above. , Small hit gaming state) can be regarded as “right-handed state”. As described above, in the high base state (right-handed state), the second start port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state (left-handed state), and the second start port 21 is more open than the first start port 20. It is easier for the game ball to enter, and the game ball to the second start port 21 is larger than the big hit in the first special symbol determination based on the game ball entering the first start port 20. It is set so that there is a higher possibility that the player who wins the second special symbol based on whether or not the player has won will be more advantageous to the player. From this, the left-handed state can be regarded as a “normal game state” or a “normal state”, and a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed in the state can be regarded as a “normal game”. Further, the right-handed state can be regarded as “special game state” or “special state”, and a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed in the state can be regarded as “special game”.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit) will be described. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset Etc. The initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, the initial value of the status is “1”, and the initial value of the counter is “0”. The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In Example 1 and the drawings, the normal symbol is “special”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “special diagram 1”, the “first special”, and the second special symbol is “special”. 2 ”and“ second special drawing ”.

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

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

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

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first grand prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the general prize opening sensor 27a and the like (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, when the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a detects a game ball, the start input command corresponding to each start port is output to the output buffer of the RAM by a start ball entering process (S205) described later. To remember. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. 7 includes the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt process (S105), The period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), the start ball entry process (S205), the start ball game process (S206), and the ordinary figure movement process (S207) ), Special figure operation process (S208), specific area sensor detection process (S209), reserved ball number process (S210), and power-off monitoring process (S211). In addition to this, “other processing” necessary to advance the game is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reservation balls (the number of normal symbol reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of general symbol reservations provided in the RAM) is It is determined whether or not it is less than 4 (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

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

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305), a special figure is displayed. Whether the number of the two reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (the upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S306). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 hold is held. “1” is added to the number of balls (S307).

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

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

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

[Processing at start-up]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a start-in-ball entering process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 subsequent to the start-port sensor detection process (S204) shown in FIG. In the starting ball entry process (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number has increased by "1" (S315). In this process, when “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined that the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1”. (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316, and if not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319. In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( In step S316, the obtained acquired random number value is determined (step S317). Among the read acquired random numbers, the special symbol success / failure random number counter value (special symbol success / failure random number) is a jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (see FIG. 8A), that is, In the high probability state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, and in the normal state (low probability state), the jackpot determination table for the normal state. The process of S317 corresponds to a pre-determination (so-called “hold prefetch”) performed prior to the success / failure determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 determination determination process (S1202) described later.

  Next, in S318, information indicating the result of the prior determination in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the special symbol winning / determining random number value matches the jackpot determining value (whether / not determining information), the jackpot type determining random number counter Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type (random number for determining the big hit type), information indicating the value of the reach random number counter (reach random number value), and information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random value) It is generated as a ball entry command (see Fig. 2 start ball entering command), and this start ball entering command is set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S318). .

  Next, in S319, as in the above-mentioned special figure 2, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 reserved ball number has increased by "1" (S319). In this process, when “1” is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number in S311 in the immediately preceding start sensor detection process (S204), it is determined that the special figure 1 reserved ball number has increased by “1”. (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320, and if it has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends. In S320, it is determined whether or not the current state is the low base state (S320). If it is not the low base state (NO in S320), the process ends, and if it is the low base state (YES in S320), S321 Proceed to the subsequent processing. Here, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is activated, and the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is correct (see FIG. 8B). ) Is easily performed. In the first embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol). It is said. In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and when it is clearly shown that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, Using the priority of special figure 2 reservation, intentionally cancel special figure 2 hold (set it to “0”) and intentionally generate a jackpot according to special figure 1 in which the result of the prior determination is shown Such technical intervention is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust such a big hit occurrence timing. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (NO in S320), the process related to the prior determination in FIG. 1 after S321 is not performed.

  In addition, the process of S321-S323 performs the process similar to S316-S318 mentioned above about the special figure 1. FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S321). ), Pre-determining the read acquired random number value (S322), information indicating the result of this pre-determination (whether information, information indicating the random number value for determining the big hit type, information indicating the reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random value Command data including the information shown) is generated as a start ball entering command (see Fig. 1 start ball entering command), and this start ball entering command is set in the output buffer (S323). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S322 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Start-up game processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a start-and-enter game process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start-and-enter process (S205) shown in FIG. This start ball entering game process (S206) represents one mode of the “start ball entering game execution means” of the present invention. In the starting ball game process (S206), it is first determined whether or not the starting ball game is being executed (S351). If the start entry game execution condition (start condition) has already been established and the start entry game is being executed, it is determined that the start entry game is being executed (YES in S351), and the process of S358 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, if the starting and entering game is not being executed (NO in S351), the process proceeds to S352, and it is determined whether or not the current game state is a low base state (S352).

  As described above, in the first embodiment, since it is possible to perform the starting and entering game when the gaming state is the low base state, the current gaming state is not the low base state (S352). NO), the process is finished as it is, and if it is in the low base state (YES in S352), it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (first special figure reserved number) has increased by “1” (S353). . The process of S353 is the same as the process of S319 described above, and when “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in S311 in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204), the special figure 1 reserved ball If it is determined that the number has increased by “1” (YES in S353), the process proceeds to S354, and if it has not increased (NO in S353), the process ends.

  Following the processing of S353, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figure 1 balls (the number of reserved special figure 1) is “4 (upper limit number)” (S354). If not “4” (NO in S354) ), The process is finished as it is, and if it is “4” (YES in S354), it is determined whether or not the start-entering game can be executed (S355). Here, in the starting game, the opening operation of the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 is performed in the same manner as the auxiliary game performed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. It is a game that opens 21. For this reason, in the first embodiment, when the second start port 21 is open (the movable member 23 is operating) by the auxiliary game (when the movable member 23 is in operation) or when the normal symbol success / failure determination result is hit. If the execution of the auxiliary game is confirmed, such as when the normal symbol is displayed variably based on something, or the normal symbol is stopped and displayed during the stop display time, the low base state In FIG. 1, even if the number of reserved balls is 4 and the execution condition of the start ball game is satisfied, the start ball game is not executed in order to give priority to the auxiliary game. Therefore, in such a case, it is determined in S355 that the start-in ball game cannot be executed (NO in S355), and the process is finished as it is.

  Further, in the first embodiment, in order to avoid repeating the start-in game in a short period of time, a predetermined start-in game is temporarily prohibited every time the start-in game is performed. The prohibition period is set. Specifically, for example, after completion of the start entry game, at least all of the four special figure 1 suspensions that have become the trigger for the execution condition of the start entrance game (the start entry of the start game) are digested. Until then, do not start a new starting game. In other words, after the start pitching game is completed (after execution), a new start pitching game is not performed until at least four times the first special symbol variation display is completed. Of course, it is also possible not to perform a new start ball game until the variation display of the first special symbol more than four times is completed. In the first embodiment, the start ball game is executed. After that, until the first special symbol variation display is performed 20 times, a new starting and entering game is not performed. Alternatively, it is possible not to perform a new start-in-ball game until a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed after the start-in ball game has been executed.

  As described above, after the start-entering game is performed once, the next (new) start is performed until the predetermined number of times the first special symbol variation display is performed, or until the predetermined time elapses. By setting the prohibition period for prohibiting the execution of the incoming ball game and restricting the execution of the starting incoming game, it is possible to prevent the game in the low base state from being impaired. In other words, the low base state is a gaming state in which the display of the first special symbol based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20 is principally performed. The main purpose of the game is to aim for. Nevertheless, if the second special symbol frequently fluctuates and displays the game balls in the second starting port 21 frequently, the original game playability (game purpose) in the low base state is obtained. There is a risk that the difference from the high base state may not be felt so much. For this reason, in the first embodiment, after the start entry game is finished (after execution), a predetermined prohibition period is set to restrict (inhibit) execution of the start entry game during that time.

  The prohibition period can be set and canceled by turning on / off a prohibition flag (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control board 80, for example. In this case, for example, at the end of the starting ball game (in the process of S359 described later), the prohibition flag is turned ON, and thereafter, the first special symbol is displayed a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined time has elapsed. For example, the prohibition period can be set and canceled by turning off the prohibition flag when a predetermined condition is established. For example, the number of times of display of the first special symbol after the start ball game is counted can be counted by, for example, providing a counter for the number of times of change (variation number counting means) in the RAM of the main control board 80. The elapsed time from the end of the ball game can be measured, for example, by providing a timer (timer) in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  As described above, in S355, when the auxiliary game based on the normal symbol success / failure determination result is being executed, or when it is during the prohibition period after the previous start entry game (when the prohibition flag is ON), the start entry game Is determined to be infeasible (NO in S355), and the process is terminated as it is without performing the starting and entering game. On the other hand, if the auxiliary game is not being executed or not during the prohibition period (when the prohibition flag is OFF), it is determined that the start-up game can be executed (YES in S355), and the process proceeds to S356 for variable winning. The operation pattern of the movable member 23 of the device 22, that is, the opening pattern of the second start port 21 is set (S356).

  Here, in the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the second starting port 21 (the operation pattern of the movable member 23) in the starting and entering game is based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination in the short time state as described above. The opening pattern is the same as that in the case where the movable member 23 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times by the movable member 23. Therefore, the opening pattern of the second starting port 21 set in S356 is similar to the opening pattern of the second starting port 21 set in S905 of the normal symbol determination process (S406) described later (here, a long opening pattern). ing.

  Then, the movable member 23 is operated based on the opening pattern set in the process of S356 to perform the process of opening the second start port 21 (S357). As a result, the start ball game is started and the start ball game is being executed. In the process of S357, a start / enter ball game start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the set command is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201). When the sub-control board 90 receives the start-in-ball game start command, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing based on the received start-in ball game start command. The process based on the start-entering game start command performed by the effect control microcomputer 91 is a process related to execution of an effect (notification effect) capable of notifying the player that the start-entering game is performed. The production will be described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S351 that the starting ball game is being executed (YES in S351), it is determined whether the start ball game end condition is satisfied (S358). If the answer is NO (NO in S358), the process is terminated as it is, and if it is established (YES in S358), the second start port closing process is performed (S359). The condition for ending the starting ball game is that the opening of the second starting port 21 (operation of the movable member 23) based on the opening pattern set in S356 is completed, or a predetermined number (for example, nine) is set in the opened second starting port 21. ) Is established by entering the game ball. In the second start port closing process (S359), a process for closing the second start port 21 by the closing operation of the movable member 23 and a process for setting the aforementioned prohibition period are performed. As a result, the starting and entering game is finished, and thereafter, the next starting and entering game is not executable until the prohibition period elapses (cancels). In other words, after the start-in game, the start-in game is restricted until the prohibition period elapses. Further, in the process of S359, a start-in-ball game end command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the set command is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201). When the sub-control board 90 receives the start-entering game end command, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing based on the received start-entering game end command. The process based on the start ball entering game end command performed by the effect control microcomputer 91 is a process related to the end of the notification effect based on the start ball entering game start command.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a general operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 15 subsequent to the start-entering game process (S206). In the normal drawing operation process (S207), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a later-described normal symbol success / failure determination process is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E), if the gaming state is the short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, after the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process is terminated. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol success / failure random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for time reduction state (the hit determination value is “0” in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8D). 0 ”to“ 239 ”), it is determined whether or not the winning is based on the high-probability normal figure determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the low-probability normal-winning determination based on the determination values “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605). If it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the stop is normally displayed. A symbol (undesignated symbol) is determined (S606), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal map) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per symbol (design per hit) to be stopped is determined (S607), and the per-normal flag is turned on (S608). Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503), normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), it is first determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801). If the normal symbol change time has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol of the normal symbol or the off normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is satisfied (S804), Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S908), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the start-in game is being executed (S902). If not (NO in S902), S904 is determined. If it is being executed (YES in S902), the starting and entering game is finished (S903), and the process proceeds to S904. The fact that the starting and entering game is being executed means that the second starting port 21 is being opened (the movable member 23 is in operation). Auxiliary games) cannot be performed. For this reason, in the first embodiment, when a start ball entering game is performed when the second start port 21 is opened based on the normal symbol hit (YES in S902), the start ball entering game is forced. (S903), the second starting port 21 can be opened (auxiliary game) based on the normal symbol hit. However, in the first embodiment, the gate 28 serving as a trigger for executing the normal symbol variation display is provided in the right game area 3B, and the game ball passes through the gate 28 as a rule. When the game state is in the high base state. On the other hand, as described above, the starting and entering game is a game that can be executed in the low base state. Therefore, it can be said that the possibility that it is determined that the start hitting game is being executed when the normal hit flag is ON is extremely low (substantially zero) as long as the game is played normally.

  In subsequent S904, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S904). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S904), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S905). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is a long release pattern that repeats release for 2.0 seconds three times. Accordingly, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state (NO in S904), the open pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-short-time state is a short open pattern in which a 0.2 second release is performed once as described above. Accordingly, “1” is set in the second start port opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S905, S906), the normal operation status is set to “4” (S907), and this processing is completed.

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), it is first determined whether or not the end-of-usual flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

  If the normal hit end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the second start port 21 has been reached (S1003). If this is the case, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second start port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005). If not reached (NO in S1005), the process is finished. If it has reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

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

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

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S208) subsequent to the normal figure operation process (S207). In the special figure operation process (S208), as shown in FIG. 22, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed When the process (S1106) is performed and the “special figure operation status” is “4” (NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105, YES in S1107), the special electric accessory process 1 as a big hit game (S1108) When the “special drawing operation status” is “5” (S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are all NO), the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special symbol stand-by process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1201). . Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first start port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211). If so (YES in S1211), the processing is terminated. Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

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

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 24, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage part of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation hold corresponds to the first one). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the big hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is “3” and “ 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is “big hit” (YES in S1304), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and the big hit shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312), and the process is terminated. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type determination table is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. If it is determined that the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is a big hit, one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is executed. In addition, if it is determined that the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, it is all assumed to be a 15R fourth big hit (FIG. 8B). Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol success / failure determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as “determination”, respectively, and may be referred to as “determination” including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot determination. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as “determination results”.

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is not “big hit” (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is matched (label-TRND-A) matches any one of “101” to “105” which are the small hit determination values (FIG. 8A). ). If it is determined that it is not “small hit” (NO in S1305), a missing symbol is determined (S1308), and the process ends. That is, when the result of the determination (S1303, S1309) is neither “big hit” nor “small hit”, the result is “miss”. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is “small hit” (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the processing is performed. Finish. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol success / failure determination.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 23), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). If it is not the time-short state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not the time-short state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), the big hit in the non-time-short state The change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table for use (the portion corresponding to the non-short-time state and the big hit in the change pattern table shown in FIG. 9) (S1403). . If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. In the first embodiment, the non-time-short state medium big hit table is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big prize winning in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always a location per length, and the variation pattern P1 or the variation pattern P2 is selected. The non-time-short state medium big hit table need not be divided into a long hit type and a short hit type. This is the same for the short-time state big hit table described later.

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

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when it is out of time than the non-time-short state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by making more selections with no reach effect with a short variation time in the short time state selected.

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

  When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, when reach is not missed, a table for reaching no miss during non-time-short state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time-short state and the portion corresponding to no reach in the table (S1408). When the reach is out of reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls in the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of retained balls in the special symbol is “1” or “2”. It has come to be. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 26, the reference variation pattern table is used as the short-time state table (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1402 to S1409 except that the portion corresponding to the short time state is selected. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the big hit in FIG. 9 for the short hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the small hit in FIG. Based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the shortage state and the presence / absence of reach in FIG. To select the variation pattern.

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

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 25 is performed and this processing is terminated. In other processing (S1404), a variation pattern designation command (variation pattern designation command corresponding to FIG. 2) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is set to one lower level (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, the address Shift to “0000” side (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure hold storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure hold (when stored up to the upper limit number). Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 23 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

  In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 23, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). The special figure 1 determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 28, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage part of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation). The special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read. In the big hit type determination in S1610, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, and 2R third big hit is determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution ratio for each big hit is 40% for the 15R first big hit, 50% for the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit. Is 10%. When it is determined that the big hit type is 15R first big hit or 15R second big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in step S1612. On the other hand, if it is determined that 2R third big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1612.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this processing is related to FIG. 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 29) (ie, if the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R first big hit). It is determined whether or not any of the two big hits (S1703). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R big hit table during the non-time-short state (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern P2 is selected.

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

  Further, in this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, even in the case of YES in S1712 (FIG. 30) (that is, when the big hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R second big hit) It is determined whether or not (S1713). If it is a 15R big hit (YES in S1713), the fluctuation pattern random number counter is referenced with reference to the 15R big hit table during the short time state (the portion corresponding to the short time state and the long time in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any one of the variation patterns P9 to P11 is selected.

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

  In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing, after performing variation pattern selection (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720), other processing (S1705, FIG. 29) To finish this process. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern (variation pattern designation command corresponding to FIG. 1) is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation (when the maximum number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209) is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 23 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 23, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

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

  In S1907, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S1907). If it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time reduction for counting the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is counted. The counter value is decremented by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the hour / hour counter is “0” (S1909). If it is “0” (YES in S1909), the hour / hour flag is turned OFF (S1910). The process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and if it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to “3” (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, or 15R fourth big hit) (S2002). . And if it is 15R big hit (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the big hit game (in the mode of opening once per round, one round is from opening the big winning opening to closing) The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to “15”, and the opening pattern of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) Set the opening pattern for 1 big hit (see Fig. 6), if 15R second big hit, set the open pattern for 15R second big hit (see Fig. 6), if 15R 4 big hit, set 15R 4 big hit An open pattern (see FIG. 6) is set (S2003).

  If it is not 15R big hit in S2002 (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), since the big hit type is 2R third big hit, the value of the round counter is set to “2” and the big prize opening (first big win) As an opening pattern for the winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), an opening pattern for 2R third big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

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

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

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

[Special electric equipment processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is turned OFF ( S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104). In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) is all ended (the big hit game is ended) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), whether or not the time (timing) for opening the grand prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, the time for opening the jackpot has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not the time for starting the first round has been reached, or the time for the interval between rounds has elapsed and the time for starting the next round (next release) has been reached (S2107).

  If the determination result in S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2107 is YES, it is determined whether or not the executed round corresponds to either the first round or the second round (S2108). This may be determined for each jackpot type using the value of the round counter, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If it is neither the first round nor the second round (that is, any of rounds 3 to 15) (NO in S2108), proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of jackpot In order to open the first big prize opening 30, the first big prize apparatus 31 is operated. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the V effective period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110, and the release pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6) ), The second big prize winning device 36 is operated to open the second big prize winning opening 35.

  In the V validity period setting process (S2109), the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball for several seconds during the opening of the second big prize opening 35 and after the second big prize opening 35 is closed in one or two rounds. The period is determined to be valid (corresponding to the first period). In the first embodiment, a period other than this (including a time when a small hit or a special game is not executed) is a period (corresponding to a second period) in which detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Is set. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 37) described later). (Refer to steps S2401 to S2403), and determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected. It is.

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

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 37), which will be described later, the V flag is turned ON only when V passage (passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V effective period, and outside the V effective period (V ineffective The V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected during the period. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (a gaming state setting process (FIG. 35) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

  In addition, if there is a 1R or 2R V pass at the 15R first big hit or 2R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while the V pass during the small hit game. However, if the gaming state before the small hit game is in the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is also in the normal state. If the gaming state before the small hit game is in the high probability state, the small The gaming state after the winning game is also set to a high probability state. That is, the success / failure determination probability is not changed before and after the small hit game.

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

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

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

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

  If the big hit end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2119), If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2120), and a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2123), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 22). The above-described special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) represents one aspect of the “special game execution means” of the present invention.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned ON in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 37) described later. If the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), “140” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), the V flag is turned OFF (S2204), and the processing of S2205 is performed. move on. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. .

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

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

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

  In addition, when the 2R third big hit and the V flag is turned ON during the big hit game, the process (S2208) for determining whether or not the game state before the big hit game is in the short-time state is performed as a big hit This is to make the operating state of the short time function before and after the game and the operating state of the high base function the same as the small hit. If these operating states are different for small hits and 2R third big hits, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is based on the open pattern of the big prize opening, which hit is determined by the subsequent operating state. Because it will be done. As a result, it is difficult to discriminate between the small hit and the 2R third big hit with the open pattern of the big winning opening, and it is also difficult to discriminate depending on the operating state of the time shortening function and the high base generating function that occur thereafter. If the V flag is simply ON without checking whether the time is short, the time flag may be turned ON.

[Special electric equipment processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 36, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), it is first determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning opening 35 is all ended in the small hit game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is being opened (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether or not the time (timing) for opening the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize opening 35) has been reached, that is, the opening time per small hit It is determined whether or not it has reached the time to start the first opening after the elapse of time, or the time to start the next opening after elapse of the interval time between the plurality of times of opening (S2303). If the determination result in S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2303 is YES, after performing the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the process proceeds to S2305 to open the second big prize opening 35 in accordance with the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second grand prize device 36 is operated.

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

  If the second big prize opening 35 is being opened in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second big prize opening 35 during the second opening, that is, the game balls entered in the second opening It is determined whether or not the sum of all the numbers reaches the specified maximum number of balls (10 in the first embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), whether or not it is time to close the second big prize opening 35, that is, a predetermined opening time after the second big prize opening 35 is opened (FIG. 6). It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S2307). If the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the second grand prize opening 35 during the two open times has reached the prescribed number of balls (YES in S2306), the second big prize mouth 35 is closed (S2314). , The process proceeds to the small hit end process of S2311. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has passed (YES in S2307), the second big prize opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit release counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit release counter is “0” (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not “0” (NO in S2310), the process is terminated as it is to start the next release.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2310 that it is “0” (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end process in S2311. In S2311, as a small hit end process for ending the small hit game, a small hit ending command is set (S2311) and a small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, a small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process ends. The small hit opening counter becomes “0” when the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice.

  In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), since the two releases have ended, it is determined whether or not the small hit ending time has elapsed (S2315), and the ending time If has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2316), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to “1”. Set (S2318) and finish the process. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 22).

  Note that the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are not switched from ON to OFF at the start of the small hit game. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 36) is not performed. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game. The above-described special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) also shows one aspect of the “special game execution means” of the present invention.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S209) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S208). In the specific area sensor detection process (S209), as shown in FIG. 37, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401), the process ends. If it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the V is valid (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 34) described above. The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds in the jackpot game.

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

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passing command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process is terminated. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control board 90 to perform V passage notification control. On the other hand, the second V passing command and the third V passing command are commands for preventing the sub control board 90 from performing V passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 performs means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by executing the specific area sensor detection process (S209) and the V valid period setting process (S2109). It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number process (S210) following the specific area sensor detection process (S209). In the reserved ball number process (S208), as shown in FIG. 38, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read ( S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of held balls command for transmitting the information on the number of held balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). Note that the data on the number of held balls may be included in the start ball entering command generated in the above-described start ball entering process (S2041).

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S211) subsequent to the reserved ball number process (S210). In the power-off monitoring process (S211), as shown in FIG. 39, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine state (whether it is probable, whether it is a winning game, the number of held balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of probability / short time Etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the loop process is performed without returning to the interrupt process (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 40 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter. In the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the same process as the power-off monitoring process (S211) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. When turned on, data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, data related to presentation control at the time of power interruption such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) at power-on after power-off such as a power failure (power-off recovery), effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. Will return to the state before the power failure occurred.

  In S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In addition, in the effect determination random number, a random effect determination random number for determining a mode (variation effect pattern) of an effect symbol game effect to be executed, a notice effect determination random number for determining a notice effect, and an effect symbol determination for determining an effect symbol There are random numbers. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entering command) for notifying that a starting ball has entered is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal for notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( For example, when a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a later-described variation effect pattern is determined. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various rendering devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. A production (production design game production, special game production accompanying a big hit game and a small hit game, etc.) is executed. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 41, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 2 ms timer interruption process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). . Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electric drive source) is performed (S4203). This drive data is also created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 43, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display content of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 44, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entering command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that no start ball entering command is received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start ball entering command is received (YES in S4395), the production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. . The production hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for determining various kinds of information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395. (Game information such as numerical value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special figure holding balls at the time of sending and receiving the start incoming ball command (at the time of command generation) In the shift memory format, it is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 production hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 production hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the production hold information storage area (production hold information) in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is consistent with the stored content (acquired information) of the hold storage unit. From this, it can be said that the production hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”.

  In S4401, it is determined whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), a variation effect start process (S4402) described later is performed. If it is determined that the change start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the change effect start process. In S4406, it is determined whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). If it is determined that a variation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process to be ended is performed (S4407). In the variation effect end process (S4407), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop effect is displayed, and the variation effect (effect symbol game effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process proceeds to S4408 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4408, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4408), a special game (big hit game or small hit game) ), A special game effect selection process for selecting a special game effect pattern (effect mode) to be executed is performed (S4409). For special game production, at least the opening production performed during the opening period before the special prize opening opening (before the first round) at the start of the special game, and the round game during the special game (during the big hit game) Round effect (big hit game effect) that is executed in accordance with the progress of the entrance game). In the present embodiment, an opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted from the main control board 80, and the length of the opening period corresponding to the type of jackpot started this time (opening) is determined by the opening command. Time), opening effect, round effect, etc. are specified. In the special game effect selection process (S4409), the effect pattern of the selected special game effect (opening effect, round effect, etc.) and information based on the received opening command (opening command type, opening time, start timing) A special game start command that can specify the type of jackpot game related to the jackpot game is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. When the set special game start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays a special game effect on the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the big hit game. It is executed on the display screen 7a.

  Subsequently, in S4410, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410). If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4410), a special game end effect pattern or special An ending effect selection process for selecting the type or the like of the effect mode after the game ends is performed (S4411). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4408 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process. If it is determined in S4410 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 (FIG. 45) without performing the ending effect selection process.

  Subsequently, in S4412, it is determined whether or not the first V pass command is received from the main control board 80 (S4412). If it is determined that the first V pass command is received (YES in S4412), a V pass notification command is issued. Set (4413), the process proceeds to S4414. The first V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected a game ball during the V effective period in the 15R first big hit. When the V passing notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, characters such as “V passing!” Are displayed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 and that the gaming state after the big hit game is in a high probability state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4412 that the first V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4414 without setting the V-pass notification command.

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

  Subsequently, in S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V pass command (set in S2406) is received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and determines that the second V pass command is not received. If so (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4415, and it is determined whether a third V passing command is received (S4415). Then, in both cases of determining that the second V passing command is received in S4414 (YES in S4414) and determining that the third V passing command is received in S4415 (YES in S4415), V passing is not notified. A command is set (S4416), and the process proceeds to S4417. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4415 that the third V-pass command has not been received (NO in S4415), the process proceeds to S4417 without setting the V-pass non-notification command.

  Here, the second V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected the game ball during the V effective period in the 2R third big hit. The third V passing command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the specific area sensor 39a has detected the game ball during the V invalid period such as small hit.

  When the V passing non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays V such as “V passing!” On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Display control is performed on a screen that does not display a character indicating that it has passed (that is, a screen that has no V passage notification). In other words, the V passage non-notification mode is set. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 at the 2R third big hit or the small hit, this is not notified to the player.

  Note that the command to be set in the above-described specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 37) may be only the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, in the received command analysis process (S4302), the above-described S4414 to S4416 are not executed. Even if it comprises in this way, it can be set as the pachinko game machine which alert | reports to that effect only when there exists V passing during V effective period in 15R 1st big hit. In other words, when the effect for notifying V passage is not given, it is not necessary to set a command (V passage non-notification command). However, the stability of image control can be increased by setting a command as in the first embodiment and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command.

  In S4417, it is determined whether or not a start-entering ball game start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4417). If it is determined that it has been received (YES in S4417), a second start-port opening notification command is set. (4418), the process proceeds to S4419. When the second start opening notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) in the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 sends predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Read-out is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 for a notification effect indicating the opening of the second start port 21. As the notification effect indicating the opening of the second start port 21, for example, an image imitating the second start port 21 is displayed to show that the second start port 21 is opened, or the second start port 21 is opened. For example, displaying a character indicating that the game ball is to be displayed, or displaying a character, a character, or the like that prompts a game ball to enter the second start port 21. By executing such a notification effect, it is possible to notify the player that the starting and entering game is being performed. In the first embodiment, the notification effect based on the second start port opening notification command (the notification effect indicating the opening of the second start port 21) is performed until the start ball game is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4417 that the start-entering ball game start command has not been received (NO in S4417), the process proceeds to S4419 without setting the second start-port opening notification command.

  In S4419, it is determined whether or not a start-entering ball game end command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4419). (4420), the process proceeds to S4421. When the second start port opening notification end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) in the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The effect display based on the second start opening notification command is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4419 that the start-entering ball game end command has not been received (NO in S4419), the process proceeds to S4421 without setting the second start port opening notification end command.

  Finally, the processing of S4421 is performed, and this processing is finished. In S4421, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol variation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4421).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the variation effect start processing (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 uses various effect determination random numbers such as a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect symbol determination random number, and the like. The effect determination random number processing (S4501) is acquired. In the first embodiment, at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value, the aspect of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Subsequently, in S4502, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the change start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol success determination or the second special symbol success determination. And the symbol information for designating the hit type are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that these variation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

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

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

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

  Subsequently, in S4504, a variation effect pattern (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (also referred to as “effect pattern”) of the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14 and the like controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91 is determined. Set the table (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information designated by the received variation pattern designation command is “P1 (variation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as a hit corresponding to the current effect mode. A variation production pattern determination table is set. In the first embodiment, since a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, in S4504, from among these variable effect pattern determination tables The table corresponding to the mode status (current presentation mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the variation pattern of the effect symbol (effect symbol game effect mode), and a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. Yes. In S4504, any one of the plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables is set.

  Subsequently, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). ). As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode of the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol game effect mode) is set. Thereby, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect symbol game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or character The case where the production is not executed (reach no production design game production) is determined. In S4505, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and a stop symbol determination table (not shown), an effect symbol to be stopped (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is an odd symbol such as “777” when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R first big hit, and “15” It is assumed that the even numbered pattern such as “666” is a doublet. In addition, when there is a reach, 3 effects such as “787”, etc., when one of the 3 effects such as “787” is different from the other effects, and when there is no reach, “635”, etc. At least one effect symbol is different from the other effect symbols among the symbols. Further, when the 2R third big hit and the small hit are made, a predetermined chance such as “135” or a special symbol for the 2R third big hit and the small hit such as “3 * 3” may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the 2R third big hit and the small hit. For this reason, the player cannot determine whether the 2R third big hit or the small hit is made only by confirming the effect symbols displayed in a stopped state. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the effect design described above is merely an example, and what is displayed as stop display as the stop effect design when a big hit is made can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a reach A, a reach B, a reach C, a super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, a super reach B, a super reach C, Character effects are set, and in S4505, based on the variation effect pattern determination table, it is determined which of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal variation”). Is done. Then, when the reachable effect game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high jackpot reliability (possibility of being a big hit) as compared to the reach (normal reach) production.

  Subsequently, in S4506, a change effect start command for starting a play symbol game effect or the like based on the change effect pattern set in S4505 is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4506). End the start process. When the variation effect start command set in S4506 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in step 1 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the progress process of the game in which the game ball is inserted into the first start port 20 and the first special symbol is changed and displayed mainly. The number of stored pieces of acquired information acquired based on the entrance of a game ball into one start port 20, that is, the number of first special figure hold stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is the upper limit (in the first embodiment) When “4”) is reached, a starting and entering game in which a game ball can enter the second starting port 21 by the opening operation of the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 is executed. Accordingly, it is possible to obtain new game characteristics such that the game ball can be aimed at the second start port 21 when the first special figure reservation number reaches the upper limit. In addition, in order to limit the number of first special figure reservations to the upper limit, it becomes possible to expect aggressive launching of game balls aiming at the entry of game balls into the first starting port 20, and accordingly, pachinko gaming machines It is also possible to improve the operation of 1.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, a short opening pattern (first operation mode) and a long opening pattern (second operation mode) are provided as the opening operation mode (opening pattern) of the movable member 23. Thus, the long opening pattern is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than the short opening pattern. In the starting entry game, the movable member 23 is operated in a long open pattern in which the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 21 among these two operation modes. As a result, when the starting ball game is executed, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting port 21, so that it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the starting ball game, It is possible to improve.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the gaming state is the low base state (non-high frequency state), the upper limit of the number of the first special figure reservation is reached, and the gaming ball is moved to the second starting port 21. The start-entry game that is aimed at the entrance is performed, and the start-entry game is originally performed in the high base state (high-frequency state) where the entrance of the game ball to the second start port 21 can occur at a high frequency. I am trying not to. As a result, it is possible to cause a change in the flow of the game in a low base state where the first special symbol is variably displayed by causing the game ball to enter the first start port 20 and the main purpose (game main body) is low. It becomes possible to improve the gaming interest of the low base state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, each time a start-entering game is performed, a prohibition period for prohibiting the execution of the next (new) start-entering game is set for a while thereafter. Thus, it is assumed that execution of the starting entry game is restricted until the prohibition period elapses. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being unilaterally advantageous by preventing the start-entering game from being executed with high frequency, and to balance the game. In addition, by limiting the execution of the starting ball game, the game property in the low base state, that is, the original game property that the game ball is inserted into the first starting port 20 and the first special symbol is variably displayed. Can be kept intact.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, there are a portion that is common to the first embodiment and a portion that is different from the first embodiment. Therefore, a portion that is different from the first embodiment will be mainly described below.

  In the above-described first embodiment, when the first special figure holding number reaches the upper limit when the gaming state is in the low base state, the starting and entering game is performed in response to this, so that the second start is performed even in the low base state. It was temporarily possible for a game ball to enter the mouth 21. In addition, in the second embodiment, the number of pieces of acquisition information acquired based on the incoming ball when the game ball enters the second starting port 21 in the starting ball game, that is, the second special game When the number of second special figure reservations stored in the figure reservation storage unit reaches a predetermined number, the special symbol variation display started thereafter is performed with a shortened variation.

  Specifically, in the second embodiment, first, the game control microcomputer 81 replaces the starting and entering game processing (S206) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 14 with the starting and entering game processing shown in FIG. (S206a) is performed. Of the starting and entering game processing (S206a) of the second embodiment, the processing from S351 to S359 is the same as that of the first embodiment, and is different from the first embodiment in having the processing of S360 to S362.

  In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 47, after the second start port closing process (S359) is performed, the number of acquired information stored in the second special figure holding storage unit at this time, that is, the special figure It is determined whether or not the number of 2 reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations) is “4” (S360). That is, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number at the time when the starting ball game is finished has reached “4”. If it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “4” (NO in S360), the process is terminated, and if it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is “4” (YES in S360), The specific flag is turned ON (S361), the specific counter is set (S362), and the process is terminated.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, as the gaming state (variation mode) when the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is variably displayed, the non-time-short state of the special symbol and the time-short state of the special symbol are In addition to this, in the second embodiment, a specific state (specific variation mode) can be set. When the special symbol is variably displayed in the specific state, the variation pattern is selected using the variation pattern table for the specific state shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 48, the variation time related to the variation display of the special symbol in the specific state is uniform regardless of the result of the determination such as the special symbol type (special symbol 1, special symbol 2) or the special symbol determination. In addition, an extremely short time (short variation time) of “1000 ms (1 second)” is set. The specific flag is a flag for setting such a specific state (specific variation mode), and is provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the specific flag is turned on in S361, the special symbol variation display started after the start and entering game is ended under the specific state. That is, a short fluctuation of “1000 ms (1 second)” is performed despite the low base state.

  The set period (game period) of the specific state is determined by the value of the specific counter set in S362. This specific counter is the same counter as the time-shortage counter and the probability variation counter, and the number of times the special symbol is changed in the specific state (the number of times the number of times the first special symbol is changed and the number of times the second special symbol is changed is displayed) ). That is, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104) shown in FIG. 32, “1” is subtracted every time the variation display of the special symbol is completed in the same manner as the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter. When the value of the specific counter becomes “0” after being subtracted in this way, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the specific flag, thereby ending the specific state (specific variation mode), and the variation mode in the low base state. Return to the non-time-short state. Also, even when a big hit occurs before the value of the specific counter becomes “0” in the specific state, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the specific flag and ends the specific state.

  Here, the upper limit of the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit and the second special figure reservation storage unit is as described in the first embodiment. The same applies to the second embodiment. Then, when the first special figure holding number becomes “4 (upper limit number)” in the low base state, the starting ball game is executed as a trigger, and in this starting ball game, the movable member of the variable winning device 22 23 performs a release operation with a long release pattern (3.0 seconds × 2 times). From this, there is a high possibility that four game balls corresponding to the upper limit of the number of second special figure reservations will enter the second start port 21 opened by the start ball game. When the process ends, it is highly likely that the second special figure hold number is “4” (has reached the upper limit). Therefore, in S360, there is a high possibility that the second special figure hold number is determined to be “4”. As a result, the specific flag is turned ON and the specific counter is likely to be set. In addition, as described above, as one of the execution conditions (start conditions) of the start entry game, it is determined that the number of first special figure hold is “4 (upper limit number)”. When the game ends, there is a high possibility that both the number of the first special figure hold and the number of the second special figure hold have reached “4 (upper limit number)”. That is, it is highly likely that there are “8” special figure holds when the starting ball game is completed. For this reason, in the second embodiment, the value of the specific counter set in S362 is set to “8”, and the game period in the specific state (specific variation mode) is 8 times of the special symbol variation display.

  When the special symbol variation display is performed in the specific state (specific variation mode), the game control microcomputer 81 executes the specific state variation pattern selection process (S1250) shown in FIG. 49 to select the variation pattern of the special symbol. To do. In the second embodiment, the same variation pattern selection process is performed when the special symbol variably displayed in the specific state (specific variation mode) is the first special symbol and when the special symbol is the second special symbol. Therefore, in FIG. 49, the specific state variation pattern selection process (S1250) is shown without distinction between special figure 1 and special figure 2.

  The specific state variation pattern selection process (S1250) is specified when executing the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208) in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. This process is performed when the flag is ON, that is, when the flag is in a specific state (specific fluctuation mode). As shown in FIG. 49, in the specific state variation pattern selection process (S1250), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S3001). If it is ON (YES in S3001), the special state big hit is used. A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the table (the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the variation pattern table for specific state shown in FIG. 48) (S3002). In S3002, a variation pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot is selected, and if the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol and the hit type is 15R first jackpot or 15R second jackpot (see FIG. 6). ), The fluctuation pattern P18 per long is selected, and if it is 2R third big hit, the fluctuation pattern P19 per short is selected. Also, if the special symbol to be variably displayed is the second special symbol, since the big hit type of the second special symbol is only 15R fourth big hit (see FIG. 6), the fluctuation pattern P18 per long is Selected.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S3001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S3003). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S3003), the variation pattern random number is referenced with reference to the specific state small hit table (the portion corresponding to the small hit in the specific state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 48). A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S3004). Specifically, the variation pattern P20 is always selected for both the case where the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol and the case where the special symbol is the second special symbol (first small hit, second small hit). .

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S3303), the variation pattern random number counter value is referenced with reference to the specific state deviation table (the portion corresponding to the deviation in the specific state variation pattern table shown in FIG. 48). A variation pattern is selected based on (S3005). Specifically, the variation pattern P21 is always selected for both the case where the special symbol to be variably displayed is the first special symbol and the case where the special symbol is the second special symbol. In the second embodiment, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is off in the specific state, the fluctuation as the reach no deviation deviation pattern is determined without determining the reach based on the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC). It is assumed that the pattern P21 is selected.

  After selecting the variation pattern in this way, other processing (S3006) is performed, and this processing ends. In other processing (S3006), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in the variation start command and sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment having such a configuration, the first special figure holding number becomes “4 (upper limit number)” in the low base state, and the starting ball game is performed. In the state where the second special figure holding number is “4 (upper limit number)” due to the game ball entering the second start port 21, the special symbol (the first special symbol, The gaming state (variation mode) when the second special symbol) is variably displayed becomes the specific state (specific variation mode). This specific state is continued until the variable display of the special symbol is performed a maximum of 8 times. Here, also in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the digestion of the second special figure reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is changed to the digestion of the first special figure reservation (the first special symbol of the first special symbol). It is assumed that it is executed with priority over (variable display). Therefore, in the second embodiment, when the special symbol is changed and displayed in a specific state after the start-entering game is finished, the second special symbol is changed four times and subsequently displayed. The variation display of the first special symbol is performed four times. Further, the variation pattern of the special symbol in the specific state is a variation pattern having a variation time of 1000 ms (1 second) regardless of the type of the special symbol to be variably displayed (Special Fig. 1, Special Fig. 2) and the determination result. (See FIG. 48). For this reason, in the specific state, the special symbol fluctuation display is performed 1000 times (1 second) at a time, and a maximum of 8 times.

  As a result, in the second embodiment, the first special figure hold number becomes “4 (upper limit number)” in the low base state, and the second special figure hold number becomes “4 (upper limit number) in the starting ball game. ) ”, Then, for the eight special figure reservations that exist at the end of the starting ball game, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are in a short time in order from the second special figure hold ( It is possible to obtain a game that can be quickly digested in one second). As a result, it is possible to further improve the gaming interest of the low base state.

  In the second embodiment, as a condition for setting the specific state after the start and entering game (turning on the specific flag), it is defined that the second special figure holding number is the upper limit “4”. However, the specific state may be set (the specific flag is turned ON) even if the second special figure reservation count has not reached the upper limit. For example, if the second special figure hold number is “3 or more”, the specific state is set, or the specific state is set only when the second special figure hold number is “3”. Also good. If the specific state is set only when the second special figure holding number becomes a predetermined number other than the upper limit as in the latter, the number of game balls to enter the second start port 21 in the start entry game Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the starting and entering game that requires such adjustment.

  In the second embodiment, the value set in the specific counter (period of the specific state) is set to “8” in consideration of the upper limits of the first special figure reservation number and the second special figure reservation number. The present invention is not limited to this, and a value other than “8” may be set. For example, since priority change of the second special symbol is performed, “4” which is the upper limit of the number of second special symbol hold is set, or the game ball enters the first start port 20 after the start ball entering game For example, a value of “9” or more (for example, “15”) may be set. Alternatively, a value equal to the number of special figure reservations existing at the end of the starting ball game (for example, “7” if the first special figure reservation number is “4” and the second special figure reservation number is “3”) is set. It is good also as composition to do. Also with these configurations, it is possible to improve the interest related to the game in the low base state and the starting and entering game.

  In the second embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol in the specific state (specific variation mode) is constant (1000 ms). However, variation patterns having different variation times may be provided as variation patterns for the specific state. For example, the variation time of the variation pattern that can be selected when the variation time of the big hit variation pattern is longer than that of the variation pattern or the remaining number of variations in a specific state reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, one remaining time) It may be longer than the change pattern that can be selected before the number of times is reached. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the game in a specific state (special symbol variation display) from becoming monotonous.

  In the second embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol in the specific state (specific variation mode) is set to “1000 ms”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the general variation without reach, such as the same time as the shortest variation time in the non-short-time state or the short-time state (5000 ms, see FIG. 9), or a shorter time than the shortest variation time. It may be a time shorter than the time. However, if it is premised on the game nature that the special figure hold is quickly digested, it is desirable to set it to less than 3000 ms, for example.

  In the second embodiment, the first special symbol variation time (first short variation time) and the second special symbol variation time (second short variation time) in the specific state (specific variation mode) are the same short. Although the variation time (1000 ms) is used, it is not necessary that the variation time be the same between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the variation time (first short variation time) of the first special symbol in the specific state (specific variation mode) is “2000 ms”, and the variation time (second short variation time) of the second special symbol is “1000 ms”. The first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed such that the variation time (first short variation time) of the first special symbol is “1000 ms” and the variation time (second short variation time) of the second special symbol is “2000 ms”. The variation time may be different depending on the special symbol.

  As described above, the first and second embodiments have been described as the embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is limited to the wording of each claim unless departing from the scope described in each claim. However, it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, and to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, every time a start ball entering game is performed, a prohibition period for prohibiting the execution of the next (new) start ball entering game is set to limit the execution of the start ball entering game. However, such a restriction function may not be provided.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, both the game ball flowing down the left game area 3A and the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21). However, it may be provided so that only the game balls flowing down the right game area 3B can enter. In this case, it is possible to cause the game ball to enter the second start port 21 by making a right turn at the time of starting and entering the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the gaming state is in the low base state, that is, in the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state, it is assumed that the starting and entering game can be executed. The starting and entering game may be executed only in one of the low probability base state and the high probability low base state. This makes it possible to differentiate between the low probability low base state and the high probability low base state. For example, when the first special figure holding number becomes “4 (upper limit number)”, the start-entering game Depending on whether or not is executed, it is possible to obtain a gameability capable of discriminating the probability state (high probability state or low probability state) of the current special symbol success / failure determination.

  Not only when the gaming state is in the low base state, but also when the gaming state is in the high base state, the starting and entering game may be executable. In this way, even if the game ball does not readily pass through the gate 28 in the high base state and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is not performed efficiently, the game ball is moved to the second start port 21 by executing the start-entry game. It is possible to enter the ball. In this case, since the right-hand beating is performed in the high base state, not only the left game area 3A but also the game balls flowing down the right game area 3B can be entered into the first starting port 20. Good. Alternatively, a third starting port into which a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter may be provided, and the third starting port may correspond to the first special symbol (first special symbol success / failure determination). In this way, the first starting port 20 can have the same configuration as the above-described embodiment (configuration in which a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A can enter).

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine having the specific area 39 as the probability changing operation port. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the specific area 39 is not provided in the big prize opening. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that determines whether or not to give a high probability state based on the result of the special symbol success / failure determination (the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed). Alternatively, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function.

In addition, it is a type of gaming machine that does not have a probability variation function, and is specified inside the big winning opening that can be entered based on the result of the determination of success / failure based on the entrance to the start opening. The present invention is also applicable to a gaming machine that has a region, and that can execute a big hit game based on the fact that a game ball that has entered the special winning opening passes through a specific region, that is, a so-called type 1 type 2 gaming machine. Applicable.
That is, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth inventions described in the section for solving the problem,
As a specific aspect, it has a 1st specific aspect (for example, big hit aspect) and a 2nd specific aspect (for example, small hit aspect),
Of the first identification information and the second identification information, at least the second identification information can be stopped and displayed in the second specific mode,
The special game execution means is configured to allow at least a specific entry that allows a player to enter a ball when the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode and when the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode. The special game may be executed when a game ball that has entered a ball opening (for example, a grand prize opening) passes through a specific area.

  According to the gaming machine having such a configuration (one type and two types of gaming machines), for example, the progress of the game in which a game ball is inserted into the first starting port and the first identification information is mainly displayed in a variable manner. In the process, when the number of acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means reaches a predetermined number, based on this, a starting ball game that allows a game ball to enter the second starting port by the operation of the movable member Is executed. By making the game ball enter the second start port in this start-in game, the “second identification information is the second specific mode ( The game is stopped and displayed in a small hit mode, and a new game is obtained such that a game ball enters a specific entrance and passes through a specific area (V pass) to aim for a special game execution (V big hit). It becomes possible. In other words, in a game state in which the display of the first identification information is the main, a situation in which “the execution of the special game is performed by the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the first specific mode (big hit mode)” and “the second identification The game is obtained such that information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode (small hit mode) and a situation in which a game ball is passing a specific area and aiming to execute a special game (V big hit) is temporarily mixed. It becomes possible.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned Example, the control process (what is called special figure 2) which digests the 2nd special figure reservation (fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol) prior to the 1st special figure reservation (fluctuation display of the 1st special symbol). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control processing (so-called special figure 1 priority fluctuation) in which the first special figure reservation is prioritized over the second special figure reservation may be used. Alternatively, priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. It is good also as a control process (a so-called entering order (memory order) fluctuation) control process.

Alternatively, instead of the special figure 2 priority fluctuation in the above-mentioned embodiment, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (digestion of the first special figure hold and digestion of the second special figure hold). You may employ | adopt the control processing (so-called special figure 1, 2 simultaneous fluctuation | variation) performed in parallel. In this case, for example, in the low base state, the first special figure hold number becomes “4 (upper limit number)”, and the second special figure hold number becomes “4 (upper limit number)” in the starting entry game. In such a case, it is possible to obtain a game property that the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested all at once for these eight special figure holds.
[Reference invention]
(1) In addition, a gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1 for solving the above-described problems is
First determination means for determining acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Second determination means for determining acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the second start port;
First identification information display means for stopping and displaying the first identification information based on the result of determination by the first determination means;
Based on the result of determination by the second determination means, second identification information display means for stopping display after variably displaying the second identification information;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game capable of giving a predetermined benefit to a player based on the first identification information or the second identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A gaming machine equipped with
A movable member capable of changing a possibility of entering a game ball into the second starting port by performing a predetermined operation;
First acquisition information storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Based on the fact that the number of pieces of acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means reaches the predetermined number, the start-up entry that allows the game ball to enter the second start-up port by the operation of the movable member. A starting entry game execution means capable of executing a ball game;
It is characterized by having.
According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 1 as described above, the possibility that the game ball can enter the second start port can be changed by the predetermined movement of the movable member. Then, the acquisition is acquired based on the game ball entering the first start port in the course of the game in which the game ball is inserted into the first start port and the first identification information is displayed in a variable manner. When the number of information stored, that is, the number of acquired information stored by the first acquired information storage means reaches a predetermined number, based on this, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port by the operation of the movable member. A starting ball game is executed. As a result, it is possible to obtain new game characteristics such that the game ball can be aimed at the second start opening when the number of pieces of acquisition information stored by the first acquisition information storage unit reaches a predetermined number. . In addition, in order to set the number of pieces of acquired information stored in the first acquisition information storage means to a predetermined number, it is possible to expect the launch of game balls aimed at entering the first start port. It is also possible to improve the operation of the gaming machine.
(2) The gaming machine of the reference invention 2 is the gaming machine of the reference invention 1,
The movable member is operable in a predetermined mode of operation;
The predetermined operation mode includes at least a first operation mode and a second operation mode in which a game ball is likely to enter the second start port more than the first operation mode.
In the starting ball game, the movable member can operate in the second operation mode.
It is characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 2, as the operation mode of the movable member, at least the first operation mode and the second operation in which the possibility of entering the game ball into the second starting port is higher than the first operation mode. And when the start-entry game is executed when the number of pieces of acquisition information stored by the first acquisition information storage means is a predetermined number, the second of the first operation mode and the second operation mode described above is used. The movable member can be operated in the operation mode. As a result, the starting ball game is executed, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port, and the player's expectation for the starting ball game can be enhanced.
(3) In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 or Reference Invention 2,
A second acquisition information storage means capable of storing up to a predetermined number of acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the second start port;
As a variation time when the first identification information is variably displayed, at least a first short variation time shorter than a predetermined time is provided,
As a variation time when the second identification information is variably displayed, at least a second short variation time shorter than a predetermined time is provided,
Based on the fact that the starting ball game is executed and the number of pieces of acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means becomes the predetermined number, the first identification information is displayed in a variable manner in the first short variation time. And the second identification information can be displayed in a variable manner in the second short variation time
It is characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 3, each of the first identification information and the second identification information is provided with a short variation time (first short variation time, second short variation time), and the starting and entering game is executed. When the stored number of acquired information acquired based on the game ball entering the second start port, that is, when the stored number of acquired information by the second acquired information storage means reaches a predetermined number, the first identification information and the first 2 Identification information can be displayed in a variable manner with a short variation time. As a result, after the number of acquired information stored in the first acquired information storage means reaches a predetermined number, the number of acquired information stored in the second acquired information storage means reaches a predetermined number, thereby determining the subsequent acquired information. It is possible to obtain the gameability that the change display of the identification information based on the result is digested in a short time.
(4) In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1 to Reference Invention 3,
A high-frequency state setting means capable of setting a high-frequency state in which the frequency of entering a game ball into the second start port is higher than a predetermined gaming state;
The starting ball game can be executed when the high-frequency state is not set.
It is characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 4, it is possible to set a high frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port is higher than a predetermined game state, and in the high frequency state, the second start port Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter, and the second identification information can be displayed in a voluntary manner. Here, even if the above-described start-and-coming game is executed in the high-frequency state, the game flow is likely to enter the second start port in the high-frequency state, so that the flow of the game changes. There is almost no interest and improvement cannot be expected. On the other hand, when the high-frequency state is not set, normally, the first start port is easier for the game ball to enter than the second start port, so that the game ball enters the first start port. In this situation, the starting and entering game is executed and the game ball can be aimed at the second starting port. Will change the flow of gaming and improve the interest. Therefore, in the gaming machine of the reference invention 4, when the high-frequency state is not set, the above-described starting and entering game can be executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest when the high frequency state is not set (non-high frequency state).
(5) Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1 to 4,
Limiting the execution of the start-up ball game until a predetermined period has elapsed after the start-up ball game is over
It is characterized by that.
According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 5, it is possible to prevent the player from being unilaterally advantageous by preventing the starting and entering game from being executed at a high frequency and to balance the game.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 2 Game board, 3 Game area | region, 7 Image display apparatus, 7a Display screen, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 22 Variable prize-winning apparatus, 23 Movable member, 30 1st grand prize opening, 35 second grand prize opening, 39 specific area, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 main control board (main control) Part), 90 sub-control board (sub-control part), 100 image control board (image control part).

Claims (1)

First determination means for determining acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Second determination means for determining acquisition information acquired based on a game ball entering the second start port;
First identification information display means for stopping and displaying the first identification information based on the result of determination by the first determination means;
Based on the result of determination by the second determination means, second identification information display means for stopping display after variably displaying the second identification information;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game capable of giving a predetermined benefit to a player based on the first identification information or the second identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A gaming machine equipped with
A movable member capable of changing a possibility of entering a game ball into the second starting port by performing a predetermined operation;
First acquired information storage means capable of storing up to a first predetermined number of acquired information acquired based on a game ball entering the first start port;
Second acquired information storage means capable of storing up to a second predetermined number of acquired information acquired based on a game ball entering the second start port;
Based on the fact that the number of pieces of acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means becomes the first predetermined number, the operation of the movable member enables the game ball to enter the second start port. A starting entry game execution means capable of executing the starting entry game;
Equipped with a,
As the variation time when the first identification information is variably displayed, it has at least a first short variation time shorter than a predetermined time,
As the variation time when the second identification information is variably displayed, at least a second short variation time shorter than a predetermined time,
Based on the fact that the starting ball game is executed and the number of pieces of acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means becomes the second predetermined number, the first identification information is the first short variation time. A game machine , wherein the display can be changed and the second identification information can be changed and displayed in the second short change time .

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