JP6281721B2 - 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.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a special game that opens the variable entrance when the identification information is variably displayed based on the entrance of the game ball into the start opening and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner. Is known to do. This type of gaming machine has a plurality of special games with different game benefits as a special game, and any special game can be executed based on the stop mode (per type) of the identification information. Exists. And in special games with different profits, it is difficult to identify which special game has been executed by making the production during the execution of the special game common or by making the opening / closing pattern of the variable entrances common. A gaming machine is known (Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-46513 A

  In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, as a special game for opening a big winning opening, there is a specific probability variation and a small hit, and in this specific probability variation and a small winning, a common winning opening is opened only for a short period of time. The open / close pattern can be executed. As a result, it is difficult to identify which special game of specific probability change or small hit is executed, and the game is continued by giving a high sense of expectation to the high probability even after the end of the small hit.

  However, since the opening / closing pattern for the specific probability variation and the small hit is a short period of time during which it is difficult to enter the game ball, the player launches the game ball during the execution of the specific probability variation and the small hit. There is a possibility of not (stopping). If such a launch stop during a game is performed, the operating rate of the gaming machine may be lowered, and there may be a disadvantage for the game store. In addition, if the special probability change or the small hit is not notified of which special game is to be executed, there is a possibility that the willingness of the game may be lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and the object of the present invention is to make it possible to notify which special game is a plurality of special games, improve the game entertainment, It is to improve the operation rate of the.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
Game effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect;
A gaming machine equipped with
As the special game, at least the first special game in which the time required to enter the variable entrance is in the first time and the time in which the variable entrance is ready to enter are the first time. The second special game, the third special game in which the time for which the variable entrance is ready to enter is longer than the first time, and the time for which the variable entrance is ready for entry are the first Having a fourth special game longer than the time ,
The game effect execution means includes:
Based on the first number of game balls to the variable ball entrance port during execution of the first special game is ball entrance, a discernable that said special game being executed is the first special game 1 game production ,
Based on the fact that the first number of game balls enter the variable entrance during execution of the second special game, it is possible to identify that the special game being executed is the second special game Execute the second game effect,
The second special game being executed is the third special game based on the fact that a second number of game balls greater than the first number enter the variable entrance during execution of the third special game. Execute a third game effect that can be identified,
Based on the fact that the second number of game balls enter the variable entrance during execution of the fourth special game, it is possible to identify that the special game being executed is the fourth special game. A fourth game effect is executed .

  According to such a gaming machine, at least the first special game and the second special game are provided as special games that allow the variable entrance to enter. When the first special game is executed, if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the variable entrance during execution of the first special game, the special game being executed is the first special game. The first game effect that can be identified is executed. Thereby, when the first special game is executed, the player causes the predetermined number of game balls to enter the variable entrance during the special game, and the special game being executed is the first special game. It becomes possible to recognize that. In addition, this makes it possible to promote the launch of a game ball during a special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In addition, during a predetermined special game, it is possible to recognize that it is not the first special game (or the second special game) based on the fact that the first game effect is not executed even if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted. Also good. In addition, “to enter a predetermined number of game balls into the variable entrance during execution of the first special game” means that there is a predetermined number of balls during the first special game, It includes any case where there is a ball.

Further, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
The first special game and the second special game are executed in a manner in which it is difficult to identify which of the first special game and the second special game is the first special game, and the first number of the special games and the second special game are input to the variable entrance. The first game effect or the second game effect is executed based on the game ball entering,
The third special game and the fourth special game are executed in a manner in which it is difficult to identify which of the third special game and the fourth special game is the special game, and the second number of special games are entered into the variable entrance. The third game effect or the fourth game effect is executed based on the game ball entering .

  According to such a gaming machine, when a second special game is executed, if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the variable entrance during execution of the second special game, the special game being executed is executed. It is assumed that a second game effect indicating that is a second special game is executed. Thereby, when the second special game is executed, the player causes the predetermined number of game balls to enter the variable entrance during the special game, and the special game being executed is the second special game. It becomes possible to recognize that. In addition, this makes it possible to promote the launch of a game ball during a special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine. In addition, by this, a predetermined number of game balls are inserted during execution of the predetermined special game, thereby recognizing whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game. Is possible.

Further, the gaming machine of the third invention is the gaming machine of the first invention or the second invention,
Probability setting means that can be set to a predetermined probability or a higher probability higher than the predetermined probability as a probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result
When the first special game is executed with the result of the variation display of the identification information as a specific result, the probability setting means sets the high probability after the end of the first special game,
When the second special game is executed when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result, the probability setting means sets the probability before the execution of the second special game after the second special game ends. The same probability is set .

  According to such a gaming machine, it has a probability setting means that can set the probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result, that is, the probability that the special game is executed to a predetermined probability or a high probability. Yes. When the first special game is executed, a high probability is set after the end of the first special game. When the second special game is executed, the same probability as that before the execution of the second special game is set after the end of the second special game. Shall be set to That is, if the probability before the second special game is executed is a predetermined probability, the probability after the end of the second special game is also a predetermined probability, and if the probability before the second special game is executed is a high probability The probability after the end of the second special game is also a high probability. Therefore, the first special game in which the probability after completion of the special game is set to a high probability is a special game advantageous to the player regardless of the probability before execution of the special game.

  As a result, when the player executes a predetermined special game (the first special game or the second special game), particularly when the predetermined probability is set, the player is given the first special game being executed. It is possible to increase the sense of expectation that it is a special game and to enhance the gaming interest. In addition, in order to identify whether or not the first special game is advantageous to the player (whether or not the special game is finished with a high probability), either the first special game or the second special game is used. In this case, it is necessary to enter a predetermined number of game balls during execution of the special game. As a result, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball during the special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress the decrease in the operating rate of the game machine.

Further, the gaming machine of the fourth invention is the gaming machine of the first invention or the second invention ,
Probability setting means that can be set to a predetermined probability or a higher probability higher than the predetermined probability as a probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result
When the first special game is executed, the probability setting means sets the high probability after the first special game ends,
When the second special game is executed, the probability setting means sets the predetermined probability after the end of the second special game .

  According to such a gaming machine, it has a probability setting means that can set the probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result, that is, the probability that the special game is executed to a predetermined probability or a high probability. Yes. When the first special game is executed, a high probability is set after the end of the first special game, and when the second special game is executed, a predetermined probability is set after the end of the second special game. Therefore, the first special game in which the probability after completion of the special game is set to a high probability is a special game that is more advantageous for the player.

  Thereby, when a predetermined special game (the first special game or the second special game) is executed, the player increases the expectation that the special game being executed is the first special game. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment. In addition, in order to identify whether or not the first special game is advantageous to the player (whether or not the special game is finished with a high probability), either the first special game or the second special game is used. In this case, it is necessary to enter a predetermined number of game balls during execution of the special game. As a result, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball during the special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress the decrease in the operating rate of the game machine.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to identify which special game is a plurality of special games, thereby improving the gaming interest and improving the operating rate of the gaming machine. .

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 which concerns on 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 kind of jackpot 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 hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol per determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main 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 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 power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a hit game-related effect process. It is a flowchart of an opening command reception process. It is a flowchart of an incoming ball command reception process. It is a flowchart of an ending command reception process. It is a figure which shows the production aspect of a common production. It is a figure which shows the display mode which shows game mode. 10 is a flowchart of an opening command reception process according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart of the incoming command reception process of Example 2. It is a flowchart of the ending command reception process of Example 2.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. Hereinafter, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) in which a game medium used for a game is a game ball and the game ball can be advanced by firing the game ball toward a game board surface. An example will be described. In the following, a special symbol variation display is performed based on the game ball entering the starting port, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the special symbol variation display, a predetermined amount is given to the player. A so-called “one type” pachinko gaming machine that can execute a jackpot game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described as an example.

  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. In this embodiment, the frame lamp 66 is constituted by a full color LED.

  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. In addition, the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the present 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. It may be an in / out type, a touch sensor type, or the like, or may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type or the like) that detects and inputs a part of the player's body.

  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, and the type of the big hit is a big hit such as a 10R big hit or a 15R big hit, the effect design is stopped and displayed with the same three digits such as “777”. It is possible. 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, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the type of the big win is the 2R second big hit, it is possible to stop and display the same effect design as when the small hit is made. In addition, in the case of losing, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a different symbol pattern in which at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is different. 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 various game effects such as effect symbol game effect, winning game effect, and 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 present embodiment, the second starting port 21 can enter the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. . 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 present 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 is the right of the first big winning port 30. It is a right general prize opening provided for the person. 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 are used as a chance to pay out prize balls, and each entry opening. When a game ball enters, 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 second starting port 21, the first grand prize opening 30, the second major prize opening 35, the right general prize opening 27 and the gate 28 enter the game balls flowing down the right game area 3 </ b> B of the game areas 3. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided so as to be possible, 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 indicating a big hit or a small hit (big hit symbol, small hit symbol), A special game (a big hit game, a small hit game, generally referred to as a “win game”) that opens the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 in an open pattern according to the type of the winning symbol that is stopped and displayed. Is called. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is displayed. indicate. For example, if the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is 10R first big hit (first big hit), the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off, and the 2R second big hit (first When it hits 2 big hits), it turns on 4 LEDs of “jnkl”, and when it hits 2R 3rd big hit (3rd big hit), lights up 3 LEDs of “ikl” Turn off the rest. When the small hit is reached, the four LEDs “mnop” are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, when it becomes disconnected, the two “lo” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off. The second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. As with the first special symbol indicator 41b, the stop display mode is set to a different display mode depending on the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. The 2R big hit and the small hit included in the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination do not exist, and the 15R big hit that does not exist in the first special symbol success / failure determination is included. Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed over a predetermined variation display time (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”). The variation display mode is, for example, in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on so that light repeatedly flows from right to right.

  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 reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this 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 general map holds that can be stored in the general map storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this 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 present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as “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. Sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit” or “effect control unit”) for performing control related to effects executed as the game progresses, payout control for performing control related to game ball payout Image control board for performing display control of the substrate 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special figure hold display 103a, the effect second special figure hold display 103b, etc. 100 (image control unit) and the like.

  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, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big prize port sensor 30a, the second big prize port sensor 35a and the general prize port sensor 27a are connected. Has been.

  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 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 CR unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drive to pay out prize balls or pay 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 this embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the launching device 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. Note that a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control 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. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input 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, control related to the determination of success / failure in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When “small hit” is selected, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. In addition, in the case of “out”, the “out of symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined that the game is a big win or a small win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. . A special game executed as a big hit is called a “big hit game”, and a special game executed as a small hit is called a “small hit game”.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, “10R (round) first big hit”, “2R second big hit”, “2R third big hit”, “15R fourth big hit” and “10R fifth big hit” Are provided. "10R first big hit" and "10R fifth big hit" are big hit games that open the second big prize opening 35 in the first and second rounds and open the first big prize opening 30 in the third to tenth rounds. Is a big hit. The number of rounds is 10, and the opening time of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is a big hit of 25 seconds per round. “2R second jackpot” and “2R third jackpot” are jackpots related to the jackpot game that opens the second jackpot 35 in the first round and the second round. The number of rounds is two, the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35) is two, and the opening time is a big hit of 0.9 seconds per round. “15R 4th big hit” is a big hit related to the big hit game that opens the second big prize opening 35 in the first round and the second round and opens the first big prize opening 30 in the third to fifteenth rounds. The number of rounds is 15, and the opening time of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is a big hit of 25 seconds per round. The special symbol display unit 41 stops and displays the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types. “2R 2nd big hit” and “2R 3rd big hit” have the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 being 1.8 seconds even if the first and second rounds are combined. Although it is possible, it is less likely to enter a game ball into the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) than other big wins such as 10R first big hit. ing.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to a high probability state, a short time state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the big hit that has been generated (winning). That is, if the result of the special symbol win / loss determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is the aforementioned 10R first big hit or 15R fourth big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is ended will be described in a “high probability state and "Time-short state and high base state". Also, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is the aforementioned 2R second big hit, the gaming state at the time of the big hit may be a short time state (and a high base state). For example, “high probability state, short time state, and high base state”. On the other hand, if the game state at the time of the 2R second big hit is the non-time-short state (and low base state), the “high probability state, non-time-short state and low base state” " That is, the gaming state after the big hit game related to the 2R second big hit is set to a different gaming state depending on the gaming state at the time of the 2R second big hit.

  In addition, when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is the 10R fifth big hit as described above, the game state after the big hit game is ended as described in “low probability state, short time state and high base”. State ". Also, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the type of the big hit is the above-mentioned 2R third big hit, the gaming state at the time of the big hit may be a short time state (and a high base state). For example, “low probability state, short time state, and high base state”. On the other hand, if the gaming state at the time of the 2R third big hit is a non-time-short state (and a low base state), “low probability state, non-time-short state and low base state” " That is, similarly to the 2R second big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game related to the 2R third big hit is set to a different gaming state depending on the gaming state when the 2R third big hit is reached.

Therefore, 10R first big hit, 2R second big hit and 15R fourth big hit can be regarded as “probable big hit”, and 2R third big hit and 10R fifth big hit are “non-probable big hit (normal big hit, low probability big hit). ) ".

The 2R 2nd big hit and the 2R 3rd big hit are big hits that open the second big prize opening 35 in 0.9 seconds per one round as described above (short-time opening and closing). Since it is released in a short time, the possibility of a game ball entering the second big winning opening 35 is lower than other big hits (10R first big hit, 15R fourth big hit or 10R fifth big hit), and therefore, It is also unlikely that a winning ball based on entering the second big winning opening 35 can be obtained. Such 2R second big hit is so-called “sudden probability change big hit (crash probability)” and is also called “probability big hit without departure”. Further, such 2R third big hit is so-called “sudden normal big hit (rush)”, and is also called “normal big hit without exit”. Moreover, the opening / closing mode of the big hit game related to the 2R second big hit and the 2R third big hit may be an extremely short time opening and closing (opening and closing for a moment) such that it is difficult to enter the game ball.

  On the other hand, the small hit is a hit for opening the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R second big hit and the 2R third big hit. That is, in the small hit, the operation of opening the second big winning opening 35 for 0.9 seconds is performed twice. Also, the closing time between the opening is set to be the same as the closing time (closing time between rounds) related to the 2R second big hit game and the 2R third big hit game. However, the game state after the small hit game is not changed from before the small hit game is executed. Therefore, if the game state before the small hit game is in the normal state (low probability state), the game state after the small hit game is also in the normal state, and the game state before the small hit game is in the high probability state. If so, the gaming state after the small hit game is also in a high probability state. From the viewpoint of the player, the 2R second jackpot, the 2R third jackpot, and the jackpot cannot be distinguished from each other even by looking at the opening pattern of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35). In other words, the player determines whether the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 2R second big hit, 2R third big hit, or small hit from the opening pattern of the big winning opening during the hit game. Is difficult to recognize. In addition, as will be described later, if the game state at the time of the 2R second big hit and the small hit is the non-time-short state (normal state), the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the effect symbol are common. In addition, in order to make the game effect executed during the 2R second big hit game and the small hit game common game effect, the player identifies whether the 2R second big hit or the small hit Is difficult.

  Therefore, when the 2R second big hit is executed, it is recognized whether the executed winning game is a 2R second big hit game, that is, whether the gaming state after the winning game has shifted to a high probability state. It is difficult to do (discriminate). Similarly, when a small hit is executed, whether the executed winning game is a small hit game, that is, whether the gaming state after the winning game has not changed (still in a low probability state). It is difficult to recognize (determine) whether or not. As a result, in the case of a small hit and in the case of a 2R second big hit, the game can be advanced with a sense of expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and the gaming interest can be enhanced. it can. In addition, it is possible to make it difficult for the game to be ended by thinking that the game state after the end of the hit game may be a high probability state. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. In the small hits, the number of times of opening the big prize opening is not called the number of rounds, but simply called the number of times of opening.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R second big hit is achieved (when the 2R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the 2nd big prize is won at 1R and 2R. Open mouth 35 for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. In this big hit, the total opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1R and 2R is 1.8 seconds. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds. Therefore, if the opening time of the second grand prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, it is possible to make the game ball enter the second big prize opening 35 sufficiently. In addition, since the total opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is as short as 1.8 seconds, the 2R second big hit has a lot of prize balls like other big hits (10R first big hit, 15R fourth big hit, etc.) (Gaming profit) can not be expected. In other words, it is a big hit where almost no prize ball can be obtained compared to other big hits. Further, when the small hit is achieved (when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened with the same opening pattern as the 2R second big hit. Even in this small hit, since the total opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is as short as 1.8 seconds, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as the 2R second big hit. In other words, in terms of small wins, the player benefits are small both in terms of the transition of the gaming state and in terms of winning balls (only winning balls by entering).

  If the first special symbol (Special Figure 1) is a big hit, the distribution probability for each big hit (type) is 40% for 10R first big hit, 20% for 2R second big hit, 2R The third big hit is 40%. On the other hand, the distribution probability to each big hit is 60% for 15R fourth big hit and 40% for 10R fifth big hit when the big hit is determined in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special drawing 2) is successful. It has become. In other words, if the winning / non-winning 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 (occurrence of a high base state), which will be described later, The 2R second big hit and the 2R third big hit, which have a low possibility of winning a prize ball payout just by opening and closing 35 for a moment, do not appear, and the 15R fourth big hit becomes a relatively high probability. As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second start port 21 rather than being a big hit in the win determination (first special symbol win determination) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20. Is set to be more likely to be advantageous to the player in the win / fail judgment (second special symbol success / failure judgment) performed when the player enters the ball (a privilege advantageous to the player is given) Likely to be). 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 the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a loss is made based on “random numbers for determining whether or not to win a special symbol” (also referred to as “information for determining whether or not to win”). In this case, the determination of the type of jackpot is made based on “a jackpot type determining random number (also referred to as“ symbol 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”, and the big hit type determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”. In addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number, the random number (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 includes “variation pattern random number”. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”).

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

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

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

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the special symbol variation time shortening function. That is, the probability changing function and the changing time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-short time state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the hit probability in the normal symbol success / failure determination is higher than that in the non-time reduction state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (ordinary symbol judgment) is performed using a normal symbol per-judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be hit is larger than the normal symbol per-judgment judgment table used in the non-time-saving state. (See FIG. 8C). 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 this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the non-time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second start port is in the open state during that period. Become. Also, if the result of the normal symbol win / fail determination is a win in the time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

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

  In the high base state (high frequency state), all the above functions may not operate. That is, when the function is not activated by the activation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the number-of-opening times increase function of the variable winning device 22. However, it is sufficient that the second start port 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”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the 10R first big hit, the 2R second big hit (however, limited to the hit in the short time state) and the 15R fourth big hit (generally referred to as “probable big hit”). The game state after the special game in any case becomes a high probability state of the special symbol, a short time state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy and high-base state ends when a big hit game is executed. In addition, when the big hit is “probability change big hit”, the gaming state after the big hit game is finished is set to the high probability high base state again. In the first embodiment, the high-accuracy and high-base state shifts to the low-accuracy and low-base state when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (“10,000” times). However, considering the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the business hours of the day, it is practically impossible to display 10,000 fluctuations during the business hours of the day. It can be said that the highly accurate and high base state continues until the next big hit. In addition, this highly accurate and high base state is a state that is clear to the player that it is a high probability state, and is a “probability change state (probability change mode)” that can be recognized by the player.

  In addition, the game state after the special game when the 2R second big hit is in the non-time-short state becomes a special symbol high probability state, a special symbol non-time-short state, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). That is, it is a high probability state in the low base state, and such a game state is also referred to as a “latency probability variation state”. In addition, the game state after a special game in the case of 2R 3rd big hit (but only in the short time hit) and 10R 5th big hit is the low probability state of the special symbol, the short time state of the special symbol and the high base A state is reached (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. The low-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or a big hit game is executed. Depending on the type of jackpot related to the big hit game, the game state after the big hit game is set to the above-described high-accuracy high base state, low-accuracy high base state, or the like.

  In addition, the game state after the special game when the 2R third big hit is in the non-time-short state is the low probability state of the special symbol and the non-time-short state and the low base state of the special symbol, that is, the normal state (the low probability low base state) (See FIG. 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, there are four games of “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, “high accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy low base state”. The state can be set.

  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, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while allowing the game ball to pass through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) rather than left-handed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be fired (to the right) to the right game area 3B.

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

  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 present embodiment, when the low probability low base state in which the big hit game or the small hit game is not performed is used as a reference, the low probability low base state is referred to as “normal game state” or A game in which the 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, in the “highly accurate low base state”, although the frequency of entering the starting port is low, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is set higher than in the normal state. It can be said that this is an advantageous state. Therefore, the game in the “high probability low base state” may be “special game” as well.

  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 lot 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 big hit game is performed. The gaming state can be regarded as a “special gaming state”.

  In addition, the low base state such as the low probability low base state and the high 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, the high base state such as the low probability high base state and the high probability high base state and the state where the big hit game aiming at the game ball entering the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is performed is as described above. Thus, since the game ball is advanced by making the game ball enter the right game area 3B by hitting right, the high base state and the big hit game state can be regarded as the “right hit 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”.

  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”.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit) will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, timer, 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 the examples and drawings, the normal symbol is “normal”, the special symbol is “special”, the first special symbol is “special diagram 1”, the “first special symbol”, and the second special symbol is “special symbol 2”. "Two second figure".

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

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

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

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second big prize winning sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) 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 normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), starting ball entering processing (S205), ordinary diagram motion processing (S206), special symbol motion processing (S207) And the power-off monitoring process (S208) is executed. Thereafter, other processing (S209) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not 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 symbol counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the random number for determining the jackpot type The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random value shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and these acquired random values (acquired) Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 2 balls in the second special figure reservation 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 jackpot type determination random number counter (Label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. A numerical value is acquired), and these acquired random numbers 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, S1304) 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 or not information), the jackpot type determining random number counter Command data including information indicating the value of the game (random number for determining the big hit type) and information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value) is generated as a start entry command (special figure 2 start entry command) Then, this start incoming ball 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 value (S322), and command data including information indicating the result of this pre-determination (whether information, information indicating the jackpot type determination random value, information indicating the variation pattern random value) 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, S1604) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start and entry process (S205). In the normal drawing operation process (S206), the processing related to the normal symbol display 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. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a later-described normal symbol success / failure determination process is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the gaming state is a 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. 16, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol appropriateness determination random number counter stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the hit determination value is the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8C). Based on “0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the high-probability normal-winning determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a low-probability standard winning / failing determination based on the winning determination values “0” and “1”), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the display is stopped. A normal symbol (unusual symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal 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. 17, 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. 18, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has passed (S801), and if it has not passed (NO in S801), the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol of the normal symbol or the off normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is satisfied (S804), Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

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

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not an end flag for the normal drawing is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

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

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

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

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) subsequent to the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 21, 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. 22, 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 figures 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 memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not a standby screen display process for displaying an image for a standby screen (demo screen) (hereinafter simply referred to as “standby screen”) in the display area 7a of the display device 7 (S1211). If it is not (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, if there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21 The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Also, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second start port 21 If there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the first starting port 20, there is no memory, but a special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), which will be described later, Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the present 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 present embodiment, the big hit in the determination of success / failure based on the hold of the second special figure is larger than the big win in the determination of success / failure based on the hold of the first special figure (in this embodiment, the big win) 15R 4th big hit) (FIG. 8B).

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, 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 unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter stored in the corresponding RAM area is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, it is a big hit determination table (big hit determination value is “3” and “3” for the normal state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A). 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) (S1304). 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, S1304) is “big hit” (YES in S1305), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. 8B. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not “big hit” (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process ends. 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. Here, the determination of success / failure (special symbol success / failure determination) and the big hit type determination determination may be referred to as “determination”, respectively, or “determination” including which jackpot symbol will be made by performing the determination of success / failure. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as “determination results”.

  Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of three LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 10R lamp, and a 15R lamp. For example, when the 2R second big hit is reached, the 2R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2R ▲ 10Δ15RΔ” (for example, ▲: lighted, Δ: light off). When the 10R first big hit, 10R third big hit, or 10R fifth big hit, the 10R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ10R ▲ 15RΔ”. When the 15R fourth big hit is reached, the 15R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ10RΔ15R ▲”.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1401). If it is determined in S1401 that the time saving state is not set (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not a time saving state, it is next determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), the non-time-short state big hit table (the non-time-short state and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 (however, 2R second big hit, 2R first) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1405). The reserved number here is the number of memories including the information for which the variation pattern is determined by this processing, so the number of reserved memories is any one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is either “1” or “2” (YES in S1405), the first number-of-holds table (non-time reduction state among the variation pattern tables shown in FIG. 9) The variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion that falls off and corresponds to the number of reserved balls “1, 2” (S1406). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P6 to P9 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of holdings is neither “1” nor “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1405), the second holding number removal table (The portion of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that is in a non-time-short state and is out of place and corresponds to the number of reserved balls “3, 4”) A pattern is selected (S1407). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P10 to P13 is selected. In addition, the first reserved number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number deviation table. The shortest change time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the second reserved number removal table (4000 ms).

  If it is determined in S1401 that the time is short (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1408). If it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1408), the short-time state big hit table (the short-time state and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 (however, 2R second big hit, 2R third big hit) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P14 to P16 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is then determined whether or not the number of holds is “1” (S1410). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is set to one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holdings is “1” (YES in S1410), the third holding number losing table (in the short-time state and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and the holding ball number is “1”). With reference to the corresponding part), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not “1”, that is, the number of holds is “2 to 4” (NO in S1410), a fourth number-of-holds table (shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern table is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the time-short state and out of the variation pattern table and corresponding to the number of reserved balls “2 to 4” (S1411). ). In this embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P23 to P26 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the short-time state and out-of-phase is more likely to be selected than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-short state and out-of-range. Yes. This is to speed up the digestion of the special figure reservation by making more variation patterns with a short variation time selected in the short-time state (the game in the short-time progresses rapidly).

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, other processing shown in FIG. 23 is performed (S1404), and the processing is terminated. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 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. 22, 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. 27, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the determination value corresponds to the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter stored in the (RAM area) (the oldest stored) is read (S1601). The processing of S1602 to S1605 following S1601 is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 determination processing (S1202) shown in FIG. In the special figure 1 success / failure determination process, unlike the special figure 2 success / failure determination process, the result of the success / failure determination can be a small hit, so the processes in and after S1606 are different.

  If it is determined in S1605 that the result of the determination is “big hit” (YES in S1605), then the value of the random number counter for determining the big hit type (label-TRND-AS) is read, and the big hit shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1609), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (S1610), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1611), and the process ends. 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 Figure 1) is a big hit, one of 10R first big hit, 2R second big hit and 2R third big hit is executed. If it is determined that the second special symbol (special diagram 2) is a big hit, either the 15R fourth big hit or the 10R fifth big hit is executed (FIG. 8B).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1605 that the result of the determination is not “big hit” (NO in S1605), it is then determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1606). 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 in S1606 that it is not “small hit” (NO in S1606), a missing symbol is determined (S1612), and the process ends. In other words, if the result of the determination is neither “big hit” nor “small hit”, the result is “miss”. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1606 that the result of the small hit determination is “small hit” (YES in S1606), the small hit symbol is determined (S1607), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1608), 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 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), first, in S1701, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1701). If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1701), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1702), and if it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1702) Then, it is determined whether or not 2R big hit (2R second big hit or 2R third big hit) (S1703). If it is determined in S1703 that 2R is a big hit (2R second big hit or 2R third big hit) (YES in S1703), a table for non-speed 2R big hit (2R second big hit or 2R third big hit) (shown in FIG. 9) Refer to the non-time-short state and the 2R big hit (2R second big hit or 2R third big hit) in the fluctuation pattern table, and change the fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select (S1706). If the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that it is not a 2R big hit (NO in S1703), a non-temporal short hit table (a non-short-time state and a big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 (however, 2R second big hit, 2R third big hit) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, in the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is always selected. If it is determined in S1702 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1702), it is next determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1707). If it is determined that the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1707), refer to the non-short time small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-short time state and small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1711). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 is always selected.

  If it is determined in S1707 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1707), it is determined whether the number of holds is 1 or 2 (S1708). If it is determined in S1708 that the number of holds is either 1 or 2 (YES in S1708), the non-temporary first hold number detachment table (non-time-short state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected with reference to the parts corresponding to Equations 1 and 2 (S1709). Specifically, any one of the fluctuation patterns P6 to P9 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1708 that the number of holdings is neither 1 nor 2, that is, the number of holdings is 3 or 4 (NO in S1708), the non-short-time second holding number removal table (variation shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected with reference to the non-time-short state and the out-of-pattern state and the number of holds 3, 4 in the pattern table (S1710). Specifically, any one of the fluctuation patterns P10 to P13 is selected.

  If it is determined in S1701 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1701), as shown in FIG. 29, the reference variation pattern table is a table for the short-time state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The process (S1712 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as steps S1702 to S1711 except that the portion corresponding to the time reduction state is selected. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the short time state and big hit in FIG. 9, if it is a small hit, refer to the portion corresponding to the short time state and the big hit in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the state and the deviation.

  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 shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of detachment is the number of retained balls “2” to “ 4 "works. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. Also, when a big hit is made, 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 the variation pattern table in the non-time-short state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other processing (S1705) shown in FIG. 28 is performed and this processing is terminated. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation start command, which will be described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure storage unit 85a is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is stored (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 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. 31, 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. 22, 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) to determine whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S1903) S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

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

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 32, 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), it is subsequently determined whether or not the big hit type is 15R big hit (15R fourth big hit) (S2002). If it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), the round counter value for counting the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game is set to “15” (S2003) Transition to processing.

  If it is determined in S2002 that the big hit type is not 15R big hit (NO in S2002), then it is determined whether the big hit type is 10R big hit (10R first big hit, 10R third big hit or 10R fifth big hit) ( S2004). If it is determined in S2004 that it is 10R big hit (YES in S2004), the round counter value is set to “10” (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2007. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2004 that the big hit type is not 10R big hit (NO in S2004), since the big hit type is 2R big hit (2R second big hit), the round counter value is set to “2” (S2006) The process proceeds to S2007. In S2007, a winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot is set (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2008. Here, as described above, the big winning opening opening pattern is determined according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6). Then, in each of the big hit games, the opening operation of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2007 is executed.

  In S2008, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2008). The opening command is determined by the type of jackpot, 10R first jackpot opening command, 2R second jackpot opening command, 2R third jackpot opening command, 15R fourth jackpot opening command, 10R fifth jackpot Opening commands are provided for each jackpot. After this, the corresponding opening effect is executed by the set opening command. Then, an opening period of the jackpot game is started in S2009 (S2009), the special figure operation status is set to “4” (S2010), and the process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is then determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S2011). If it is determined in S2011 that the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2011), “2” is set to the value of the small hit opening counter (S2012), and the small winning big opening opening pattern is set ( S2013). As described above, the small winning big winning opening opening pattern is an opening pattern (opening / closing pattern) common to the 2R second big winning big opening opening pattern and the 2R third big winning big opening opening pattern. Yes. Next, an opening command is set in S2014 (S2014), an opening period is started (S2015), the special figure operation status is set to “5” (S2016), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S20111 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2011), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2017), and the process is terminated.

[Special electric equipment processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), the probability variation flag is determined. Is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning off the probability variation flag. If NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning off the time reduction flag. In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the present embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning opening 30 has ended (the big hit game has ended) in the big hit game. If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is next determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether or not it is the timing at which the opening period ends and the first release process of the first round is executed. If the first round has already started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. The round is also simply referred to as “R” or “round game”.

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is the time to start a round (YES in S2106), a round start command for the corresponding round is set (S2107), and a big prize opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the special winning opening 30 is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command capable of specifying the starting round is set, such as “1R start command” if the first round is started and “2R start command” if the second round is started. . The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In the winning prize opening process of S2108, the winning prize opening pattern (first big prize) is determined based on the winning prize opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, that is, the winning prize opening pattern set in S2007 described above. The opening / closing member is operated (opening operation) to open the winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the big prize closing process), etc. can be cited. . In S2112, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening is being performed, that is, whether or not the big winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still being opened (during round game) (S2112). If it is determined in S2112 that the grand prize opening operation is not being executed (round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and it is determined that the special prize opening operation is being executed (round game). If YES (YES in S2112), it is then determined whether or not a game ball has entered the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) during the opening operation (S2127).

  If it is determined in S2127 that a game ball has entered the grand prize opening (YES in S2127), a ball entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the big prize opening is set (S2128), and the process of S2113 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2127 that no game ball has entered the big winning opening (NO in S2127), the process proceeds to S2113 without setting a ball entry command. The “entering command (large winning opening entering command)” set in S2128 is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub-control unit 90 in the output process of S201. The sub-control unit 90 that has received the “entering command (big winning entrance entering command)” executes a predetermined game effect based on the entering command.

  In S2113, it is determined whether an end condition (round end condition) of the currently executed round game is satisfied (S2113). Here, as the conditions for ending the round in this embodiment, (1) the opening time of the big winning opening determined in the running round game (for example, 25 s or 0.9 s), that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed. , (2) Two conditions are established: a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have entered the big prize opening in the round game being executed. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), a round end command for the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set, such as “1R end command” for the end of the first round and “2R end command” for the end of the second round. . The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

  In S2115, a special prize opening closing process is performed (S2115), and the opening / closing member of the special prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is operated (closing operation), and the big prize opening (first The big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is closed. In the special winning opening closing process, a closing time for keeping the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) in a closed state, that is, an interval time is set. Next, it is determined whether or not the interval time has elapsed in S2116 (S2116). If it is determined that the interval has not elapsed (being in the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2118). ). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. (S2120), the big hit end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process ends. Note that the value of the round counter becomes “0” when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

  If it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the jackpot ending time has elapsed, that is, the above-described S2120 It is determined whether it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process (S2122). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is terminated. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 21).

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, whether or not the big hit game that has ended this time is related to 10R first big hit, 2R second big hit or 15R fourth big hit, that is, probability variation big hit. It is determined whether it is related to (S2201). If it is determined that the probability variation is a big hit (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), and “10,000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203). Next, it is determined whether the 2R second big hit out of the probable big hits is finished (S2204). If it is not 2R second big hit, that is, 10R first big hit or 15R fourth big hit (NO in S2204) ), The process proceeds to S2205.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2204 that the 2R second big hit is finished (YES in S2204), then whether or not it was in a short time state before the big hit game, that is, when the 2R second big hit is reached, the gaming state It is determined whether or not was in a time-saving state (S2207). If it is determined in S2207 that the game state before the big hit game was a short-time state (YES in S2207), the process proceeds to S2205. In S2205, the hour / hour flag is set to ON (S2205), then “10,000” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2206), and the process ends. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to the “highly accurate high base state”. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2207 that the game is not in a short-time state before the big hit game, that is, the game state when the 2R second big hit is in the non-short-time state (low base state) (NO in S2207), the short-time flag is set. The process ends without turning it ON. Thereby, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is set to the “high probability low base state”. As described above, when the 2R second big hit is made in the non-time-short state, the high-probability state and the non-time-short state are set, and the player is not clearly notified of the high-probability state. Accordingly, a gaming state after a small hit game (low probability low base state) when a small hit is made in a non-time-short state (low definite base state) described later, and a gaming state after a big hit game related to the 2R second big hit (Highly accurate and high base state) can be made difficult to distinguish.

  Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol success / failure determination with high probability can be executed. The value of “10,000” (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is a jackpot probability in a high probability state, a business day of a game shop, and a special symbol feasibility determination that can be executed within the business time. Considering the number of times, it is essentially the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next jackpot or until the end of business hours. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to a high probability state, it may be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the probability variation flag is ON and the time reduction flag is set to ON, “10,000” is similarly set to the time reduction counter, so that the high probability state is set. Both the short time state (open extended state) are set. As in the present embodiment, the value of “10,000” may be set in the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter so that the highly accurate base state is substantially set until the next time. When the hour / short flag is ON, it is possible to adopt a control in which a high-accuracy base state is set until the next big hit occurs without setting a value in the counter.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probable big hit (NO in S2201), then it is determined whether or not it is the 2R third big hit (S2208). If it is determined in S2208 that 2R is not the third big hit, that is, 10R is the fifth big hit (NO in S2208), the process proceeds to S2209. If it is determined in S2208 that the 2R third big hit has been completed (YES in S2208), then the game was short before the big hit game, that is, the game state when the 2R third big hit was reduced It is determined whether or not (S2211). If it is determined in S2211 that the gaming state at the time of the 2R third big hit is the short-time state (YES in S2211), the process proceeds to S2209. In S2209, without setting the probability variation flag ON, the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2209), the hour / hour counter is set to “100” (S2210), and the process ends.

  Thus, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state is terminated when one of the following conditions is met: special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (special symbol success / failure determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. To do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times that the number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuation displays of the second special symbol are added together. If it is determined in S2211 that the gaming state at the time of the 2R big hit is a non-short-time state (low base state) (NO in S2211), the process ends without turning on the short-time flag. That is, in the non-time-short state (low base state), when 2R third big hit is made, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the non-time-short state (low base state).

[Special electric equipment processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109), first, it is 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. When it is determined that 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 determined in S2302 that the opening operation is not being performed (NO in S2302), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) has been reached. It is determined whether or not it is time to start the first opening operation after the hit opening time has elapsed (S2303). If it is determined in S2303 that it is not the time to start the opening operation of the big prize opening (NO in S2303), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2303 that it is the start timing of the opening operation of the big prize opening (YES in S2303), the process proceeds to S2305. In S2305, an opening start command is set (S2305), the opening operation of the special winning opening is started (S2306), and the process is ended. As a result, the second big winning device 36 is operated to open the second big winning opening 35 according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6).

  If it is determined in S2302 that the second grand prize opening 35 is being opened (YES in S2302), it is then determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 35 during the opening operation. (S2307). In S2307, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 35 (YES in S2307), a ball entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the big prize opening (large prize entry command) Is set (S2308), and the process proceeds to S2309. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2307 that no game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 35 (NO in S2307), the process proceeds to S2309 without setting a ball entry command. Note that the pitching command set in S2308 (big prize opening pitching command) is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process of S201. The sub-control unit 90 that has received the “entering command (big winning entrance entering command)” executes a predetermined game effect based on the entering command.

  In S2309, it is determined whether or not the condition for ending the small hit game is satisfied (S2309). Here, the end condition of the small hit game is as follows: (1) Number of balls entered into the second big winning opening 35 during the small hit game opening operation (the number of all the game balls entered in the two open games) However, it is established when the specified maximum number of balls entered (10 in the first embodiment) is reached, or (2) when all the big winning opening opening patterns for small hit games (see FIG. 6) are completed. . That is, the small hit game is ended based on the condition that is established first among the conditions (1) and (2). If it is determined in S2309 that the condition for ending a small hit game is not satisfied (NO in S2309), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2309 that the condition for ending a small hit game is satisfied (YES in S2309), then a small hit end process is performed (S2310). In the small hit end process (S2310), as a process for ending the small hit game, the small hit game ending command is set, then the small hit game ending period is started (S2311), and the small hit end flag is turned ON. (S2312), the process ends.

  Also, in S2301, if it is determined that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), it is determined whether or not the small hit game ending time has elapsed (S2313), and if the ending time has not elapsed If it is determined (NO in S2313), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2313), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2314), the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2315), and the special figure operation status is set to “1” ( S2316), and the process ends. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

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

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S208) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S207). In the power-off monitoring process (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, 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 status (whether it is a probable change, whether it is a big hit game, the number of held balls, (S2602) 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, timer, and the like that appear in the description 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. 37 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 (S208) 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 (start start ball command) notifying that a start ball has been received is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal (notifying the start of variation from the main control board 80) ( For example, when a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a later-described variation effect pattern is determined. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

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

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, 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. 39, 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. 40, 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 determining random number are performed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the received command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not a start incoming command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that no start incoming 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”.

  Next, 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 (described later) ( S4402) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4406. If it is determined that the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation 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 design 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 a hit game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the winning game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub-control unit 90 in executing the winning game (big hit game, small hit game). Opening command sent at the start (occurrence of a big hit), round start command sent at the start of a round, entering command sent when a game ball enters the big winning opening during winning game, end of round A round end command transmitted at the time of the game, an ending command transmitted at the end of the winning game, and the like. In S4408, it is determined whether or not any of these hit game-related commands has been received. If not received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410, and if received (YES in S4408), Processing related to execution of an effect (win game-related effect) according to the type of the received command, which will be described later, is performed (S4409).

  For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command for designating an opening effect corresponding to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub-control board 90, and a round start command If so, a round effect command designating a round effect corresponding to the round specified based on the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub-control board 90, and if it is an ending command, it is specified based on the command. An ending effect command for designating an ending effect according to the type of jackpot is set in the RAM output buffer of the sub-control board 90. When the various effect commands related to the set winning are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect or a round effect according to the progress of the winning game. An effect related to the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) such as (effect during opening operation) is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. Finally, the process of S4410 is performed, and this process ends. In S4410, as other processing, processing based on other received commands excluding the various commands described above (for example, a normal symbol variation start command and a normal symbol variation start command) is performed (S4410).

[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. 42, 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.

  Next, in S4502, the change control command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) 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 jackpot 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, there are five types of effect modes A to E. The production modes A and B are executed when the low-accuracy / low base state is controlled, and the production mode C is executed when the low-accuracy / high base state is controlled. The production mode D is executed when the high-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy low-base state is controlled. These production modes A to D are all production modes in which the player can recognize the game state, and by executing the production mode A or B, the game state is a low probability low base state (normal state, normal state) Mode), and by executing the production mode C, it is suggested that the gaming state is a low-accuracy high-base state (time-short state, time-short mode), and by executing the production mode D, It suggests that the state is a high probability high base state or a high probability low base state, that is, a high probability state. In addition, you may provide different production modes as production modes which suggest a highly accurate high base state and a high accuracy low base state.

  The production mode E is executed when the non-notification state in which the game state after the big hit game is not informed of whether the game state is a high probability state or a low probability state. That is, the effect mode E is not an effect for suggesting a game state to the player but an effect mode for making it difficult for the player to recognize the game state. Further, this effect mode E is executed at a predetermined time after the end of the 2R second big hit game or the small hit game, and the game state at that time is set to the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state. The Therefore, by confirming which of the production modes is A to D, the player can grasp or predict what the current gaming state is. In addition, when the production mode E is executed, a game is played in anticipation of a high probability state.

  Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (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 fluctuation pattern information designated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), the big hit time corresponding to the current presentation mode is set as the fluctuation presentation pattern determination table. A variation production pattern determination table is set. In this 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, A table corresponding to the mode status (current presentation mode) referenced in S4503 is selected and set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode of the effect symbol game effect (the variation pattern of the effect symbol, etc.), and a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. Has been. 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, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. Thereby, in the effect design game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect design game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect design game effect), the reach effect or character The case where the production is not executed (reach no production design game production) is determined. The reach effect is, for example, that the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same as the display pattern of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination indicates that it is a big win In the case where a mode (a big hit mode, a specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode in a state where the variable display is continued. In S4505, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is an odd symbol such as “777” when the special symbol success / failure determination result is 15R big hit, and “666” etc. when the 10R big hit. It is said that the even-numbered design is a doublet. In addition, when the reach is out of reach, one of the three effect designs 8L, 8C, and 8R such as “787” is different from the other effect designs, and when the reach is out of reach, “635”, etc. Among the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, at least one effect symbol is selected from the different effect symbols. Further, in the first embodiment, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner (separated) as in the case of losing when the 2R big hit and the small hit. However, for the 2R second big hit and the small hit, a predetermined chance such as “135” or a special symbol such as “3 * 3” may be stopped and displayed. It is difficult to distinguish the 2R second big hit and the small hit from the directing symbol by making the stop mode of the effect related to the 2R big hit and the small hit the same mode (common display mode, common stop symbol). It becomes possible to do. It should be noted that the stop display mode of the effect design 8 described above is an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect design when a big hit is made can be changed as appropriate.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super Reach C, character effects, and the like are set, and in S4505, based on the variable effect pattern determination table, any of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal variation”). ) Is determined. 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. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a high hit reliability (possibility of being a big hit) compared to the reach (normal reach) production. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received.

  In S4505, a variation effect pattern corresponding to any of various variation effects including a reach effect or the like is set in response to the processing results of S4501 to S4504 (S4505). Then, 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. Moreover, the fluctuation display (flashing display) by two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Per game-related effect processing]
Next, the winning game related out process (S4409) will be described with reference to FIG. In the winning game related out process (S4409), it is first determined whether or not an opening command is received in S5001 (S5001). When it is determined in S5001 that an opening command has been received (YES in S5001), an opening command reception process described later is performed (S5002), and the process proceeds to S5003. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5001 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S5001), the process proceeds to S5003. In S5003, it is determined whether or not a start command (a command indicating the start of the opening operation in the first round in the big hit game or a command indicating the start of the opening operation in the small hit game) is received (S5003), and the start command is received. If it is determined (YES in S5003), the per game effect execution command for executing the per game effect determined in the opening command receiving process described later is set (S5004), and the process proceeds to S5005. If it is determined in S5003 that a start command has not been received, the process proceeds to S5005.

  The per game in-game effect execution command set in S5004 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), and the image control microcomputer 101 determines that the per game during the hit game specified based on the received in-game effect execution command. Predetermined image data corresponding to the effect pattern is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a game effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  In S5005, it is determined whether or not it has received a pitching command (a command indicating that the gaming ball has entered the big prize opening ↓ during the opening operation in a hit game) (S5005), and it is determined that the pitching command has been received (YES in S5005), the incoming ball command reception process described later is performed (S5006), and the process proceeds to S5007. In S5005, when it is determined that a pitching command has not been received (NO in S5005), the process proceeds to S5007. In S5007, it is determined whether an ending command has been received (S5007). If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S5007), an ending command reception process (to be described later) is performed (S5008), and the process ends. If it is determined in S5007 that an ending command has not been received (NO in S5007), the process ends.

[Opening command reception processing]
Next, the opening command reception process (S5002) will be described with reference to FIG. In the opening command reception process (S5002), first, in S5101, it is determined whether or not the received opening command is a command related to jackpot (S5101). If it is determined that the command is a jackpot command (YES in S5101), then the jackpot It is difficult to recognize whether the game mode (effect mode) indicating the effect mode at the time of the normal mode is the normal mode indicating the normal state (low probability low base state) and the low probability state or the high probability state (probability It is determined whether or not the non-notification mode is selected (the state is not notified) (S5102).

  The game mode (effect mode) is shown in an effect mode displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In the initial state when the power is turned on, the effect mode corresponding to the normal mode is executed, and thereafter, when the game state changes or when the game state does not change but is changed by a predetermined game mode lottery (effect mode change determination) The game mode being executed can be changed at the determined timing or at the timing when a predetermined game period (the number of times of special symbol change display, game time, etc.) has elapsed. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, after the big hit game or the small hit game ends, a display (characters) indicating the game mode to be executed after the end of the hit game or the special symbol variation display after the hit game starts. Display) shows the game mode after hitting the player and finishing the game (see FIG. 48).

  For example, when the gaming state after the winning game is set to a high probability state, “probability change mode entry” shown in FIG. 48 (e1) is displayed. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that the gaming state after the winning game is set to the high probability state (highly accurate base state). Further, even during a game after the end of the hit game, the background color, the background character, the production pattern, etc. are displayed in a display mode indicating a high probability state, or the game mode display unit is provided on the display screen 7a to provide the game mode. By displaying the game mode being executed on the display unit, it is possible to clearly show the game mode to the player.

  The same applies to the other game modes. When the game state after the end of the hit game is set to the low probability base state, the display of “short time mode entry” shown in FIG. 48 (e2) is performed. In addition, when the gaming state after the winning game is set to the low probability low base state, or when the low probability high base state is set to the low probability low base state by performing a predetermined number of fluctuation displays, The “normal mode” display shown in FIG. 48 (e3) is performed. Further, when the game state after the winning game is not notified, “non-notification mode entry” shown in FIG. 48 (e4) is displayed. As a result, it is possible to indicate that there is a possibility of a high probability state, that is, a highly accurate low base state even in a low base state. Of course, in the “non-notification mode”, there is a possibility of a low probability and low base state.

  In S5102, the game mode when the big hit is neither the normal mode nor the non-notification mode, that is, the probability change mode indicating that the game mode when the big hit is a privilege grant state to the player or When it is determined that the time reduction mode is set (NO in S5102), the jackpot effect indicating the type of jackpot game for executing the effect during the jackpot game is determined (S5105), and the process ends. In other words, if a big hit is made during the execution of the game mode that indicates to the player that a privilege (high probability or high base) is already being granted, the type of the big hit that is a big hit is clarified and the big hit game ends The non-notification mode is not executed later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5102 that the game mode at the time of the big hit is either the normal mode or the non-notification mode (YES in S5102), that is, a gaming state in which no privilege is given (gaming mode) Alternatively, if a big hit is made during the execution of the game mode in which a privilege (high probability state) is given but is not informed, then the process proceeds to S5103. In S5103, it is determined whether or not it is 2R second big hit (probable big hit for short-term opening) (S5103). . In other words, when a big hit other than the 2R second big hit (10R first big hit, 2R third big hit, 15R fourth big hit, and 10R fifth big hit), the big hit effect indicating the type of big hit is performed, and the big hit It is assumed that a common effect that makes it difficult to recognize whether the game is a small hit or not is not executed.

  If it is determined in S5103 that the 2R second big hit is made (YES in S5103), the production during the big hit game is determined as the “common production” (S5104), and the process is terminated. That is, this “common effect” is executed when the normal mode or the non-notification mode is being executed and the 2R second big hit is achieved. Here, the “common effect” is an effect that is executed during the winning game, and is an effect that does not notify the player of the winning type (executed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize). Specifically, in the first embodiment, this “common effect” can be executed during the execution of the 2R second big hit game and the small hit game, and the same common effect can be executed by these. It is difficult for the player to identify which of the 2R second big hit game and the small hit game is being executed.

  More specifically, the “common effect (also referred to as“ specific effect ”)” is executed in the effect mode shown in FIG. 47 and can be executed in any of the 2R second big hit game or the small hit game. Has been. As will be described in detail later, in the “common effect”, a character A that is a pitcher and a character B that is a batter are displayed, and an effect indicating whether these characters achieve a predetermined purpose is displayed. Done. When the common effect is executed and finally FIG. 47D is displayed, the game mode after the winning game is set to the non-notification mode. When the common effect is executed and FIG. 47 (c1) is displayed, it indicates that the executed hit game is a probability change big hit (2R second big hit), and the game mode after the hit game is the probability change mode ( However, the high and low base state is set. When the common effect is executed and FIG. 47 (c2) is displayed, it indicates that the executed winning game is a small hit game, and the game mode after the winning game is ended is a normal mode (or a non-notification mode). Set to That is, when it is shown that the game is a small hit game, the game mode when the small hit is reached is set again.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, even when the common performance is executed, the non-notification mode is not necessarily set, but the hit type (win game type, or (Game state after winning game)). As a result, even when a common effect is executed during a winning game, the game mode after the winning game is shifted to a non-notification mode in which the gaming state is not notified, and a notification mode in which the gaming state is notified is shifted to. It is possible to diversify the game effects. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Also, if it is determined in S5101 that the received opening command is not a command related to jackpot, that is, a command related to jackpot (NO in S5101), then the game mode at the time of the jackpot is the normal mode and It is determined whether the non-notification mode is set (S5106). When it is determined in S5106 that the game mode when the small hit is either the normal mode or the non-notification mode (YES in S5106), the game effect executed during the small hit game is the “common effect” described above. Decided. As a result, when the game mode is set to the normal mode or the non-notification mode, when a small hit is made, a “common effect” common to the 2R second big hit is executed as a game effect during the small hit game; Become.

  As described above, the 2R second big hit game and the small hit game have the same opening operation (opening / closing pattern) of the big prize opening (second big prize opening 35), so the game is executed on the display screen 7a during the winning game. When the game effects to be played are common effects (“common effects”), it is difficult for the player to identify them. In addition, the game mode that was executed when the small hit was made is a game mode other than the normal mode and the non-notification mode, that is, a privilege (high probability state, high base state) is given to the player. If it is determined that the mode is either the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (NO in S5106), a small hit effect is determined as a game effect to be executed during the small hit game (S5108), and the process ends. Thereby, the player can recognize that the hit game being executed is a small hit game, and can recognize that the game state does not change before and after the win game.

  In addition, in the opening command reception process, “winning game effect determining means (special game effect determining means)” is used as means for determining the effect (game effect) during the hit game (during the big hit game or during the small hit game). A plurality of winning game effect specifying flags may be provided for specifying the effect determined by the winning game effect determining means. For example, when an effect for 15R big hit is determined as an effect during winning game, “game effect specifying flag 1” is set. When a common effect is determined as an effect during winning game, “game effect specifying flag 2” is set. "Can be set. For other effects, the corresponding “game effect specifying flag 3,...” Is set. Further, when a start command is received in the winning game related effect process (S4409), a “winning game effect execution command” corresponding to the game effect specifying flag set by the winning game effect determining means is set.

[Incoming command reception processing]
Next, the incoming command reception process (S5006) will be described with reference to FIG. The received ball command receiving process is a process that is executed when the sub-control unit 90 receives a received ball command (big winning port received command) indicating that the player has entered the big winning port transmitted from the main control unit 80. It is. In addition, this process determines whether the winning game being executed is a probable big hit game or a small hit game (big hit or small hit) on condition that a predetermined number of incoming commands are received during execution of the common performance. )) Is reported (implied). As a result, even for short-open hit games with a relatively short opening time, such as 2R second big hit games and small hit games, the player actively launches a game ball and stops the game machine It is possible to suppress the rate from decreasing.

  Specifically, in the incoming command reception process (S5006), first, in S5201, it is determined whether or not the above-described “common effect” is being executed (S5201). If it is determined in S5201 that the common performance has not been executed (NO in S5201), the process ends. In the first embodiment, the “common effect” can be executed only at the 2R second big hit and the small hit, so at other big hits (10R first big hit, 2R third big hit, 15R4 big hit, 10R fifth big hit) As for the common effect, the first specific effect (also referred to as “first game effect”) and the second specific effect (also referred to as “second game effect”), which will be described later, are not executed. Further, even in the hit game related to the 2R second big hit and the small hit, there are cases where the common effect is executed and cases where it is not executed.

  If it is determined in S5201 that the common effect is being executed (YES in S5201), “1” is added to the common effect counter (S5202), and the process proceeds to S5203. Here, when determining that the common effect is being executed, it is possible to specify that the 2R second big hit game is being executed or the small hit game is being executed. Further, the “common effect counter (also referred to as“ specific counter ”)” stores and counts the number of times of receiving a pitch command during execution of the common effect, that is, the number of balls entered into the big winning opening during execution of the common effect. It is a counter for.

  In S5203, it is determined whether the count value (count value) of the common effect counter is “2” (S5203), and it is determined that the count value (count value) of the common effect counter is not “2” (NO in S5203) Finish the process. This indicates that it is the first ball entering the big prize opening in the winning game in which the common performance is being executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5203 that the value of the common effect counter is “2” (YES in S5203), it is then determined whether the winning game being executed is a 2R second big hit game (S5204). If the value of the common effect counter is determined to be “2”, a second game is entered at the big prize opening in the winning game (2R second big hit game or small hit game) in which the common effect is being executed. It means that there was.

  In S5204, when it is determined that the game is a 2R second big hit game (S5204), that is, to execute a “first specific effect” indicating that the game is a hit game that gives a privilege (high probability state) advantageous to the player. The first specific performance execution command is set (S5205), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5204 that it is not a 2R second big hit game but a small hit game (S5204), that is, a hit game that does not give a privilege (high probability state) advantageous to the player (before and after the hit game) A second specific effect execution command for executing a “second specific effect” indicating that the game state does not change is a winning game (S5206), and the process ends.

  The first specific effect execution command set in S5205 or the second specific effect execution command set in S5206 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), and the image control microcomputer 101 receives the received specific effect execution command. Predetermined image data corresponding to the in-game effect pattern specified based on the effect execution command is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a game effect or the like based on the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run with.

  Specifically, display modes of the common effect, the first specific effect, and the second specific effect are as shown in FIG. With the start of the hit game (2R second big hit game or small hit game), the common effect shown in FIG. 47A is executed. In the upper left corner of the display screen 7a, there is provided a number-of-entry display portion 8c that indicates the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening during execution of the common effects. In the first embodiment, when two entering indications 8d (sun characters) are displayed on the entering number display portion 8c, that is, when two gaming balls enter, the hit game being executed is displayed. The specific effect indicating whether the game is a probable big hit game or a small hit game is executed. It should be noted that the opening operation of the 2R second big hit game and the small hit game is the same, and both of them only open 0.9 seconds twice. That is, it is necessary to enter two game balls during the open period of the grand prize winning opening of 1.8 seconds in total. In consideration of the fact that the game ball is fired at an interval of 0.6 seconds, it is possible to enter the ball, but it is not easy. As a result, the game may be successful or it may fail, which also enhances the game entertainment.

  FIG. 47A shows a scene in which a winning game is started and a common effect is performed in which the character A (pitcher) pitches and plays against the batter. On the upper right side of the display screen 7a, there is provided a firing direction display portion 8n indicating the firing direction (launch area) of the game ball. In accordance with this, a game ball is fired in the right game area, aiming to enter the second big prize opening 35. Next, FIG. 47 (b) shows a scene in which one game ball has entered the big prize opening during execution of the common effect (during execution of the winning game). The number-of-entries display portion 8c displays one entry display 8d, which allows the player to enter one game ball and then enter one after that to execute a specific effect. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the type of winning game can be identified.

  FIG. 47 (c1) shows a scene in which two game balls have entered the big prize opening during execution of the common effect (during the execution of the winning game), and shows a scene in which the first specific effect is executed. Two entrance indications 8d are displayed in the entrance number display portion 8c. In the first specific effect, a scene in which the character A hits the batter (character B) (out) and wins the game (achieves the purpose) is displayed. Thus, it is shown that the hit game being executed is a win game that is more advantageous to the player, that is, a probability variation big hit game. This also enables the player to recognize that the gaming state after the winning game is in a high probability state. Also, the first specific effect allows the player to continue the game at least until the next big hit is executed without ending the game after the end of the winning game.

  FIG. 47 (c2) shows a scene in which two game balls have entered the special winning opening during execution of the common effect (during execution of the winning game), and the second specific effect has been executed. Two entrance indications 8d are displayed in the entrance number display portion 8c. In the second specific effect, a scene in which the character A cannot beat the character B (becomes safe) and is defeated (not achieved) is displayed. Thus, it is shown that the hit game being executed is a hit game that is disadvantageous to the player, that is, a small hit game. This also allows the player to recognize that the gaming state after the winning game is in a low probability state (or a non-notification state). In addition, by this second specific effect, even if the player finishes the game after the end of the hit game, it is determined that there is a low possibility of losing profit (leaving the latent probability change state), and the game is ended as an opportunity Is also possible.

  FIG. 47 (d) shows a scene in which two game balls could not be entered into the big prize opening during the execution of the common effect (during the execution of the winning game). That is, two game balls cannot be entered before all the opening operations related to the winning game are completed, and neither the first specific effect nor the second specific effect is executed. This shows a scene where the winning game is not shown as 2R second big hit or small hit. Thereby, the player cannot determine whether the gaming state after the end of the game is a high probability state or a low probability state. There is a possibility of ending the game on the way.

  As described above, the specific effect is an effect indicating whether or not the executed winning game is a winning game that grants a privilege, and the first specified effect is a winning game that gives a privilege (high probability state) (probability big hit) The second specific effect is an effect indicating that the game is a hit game (small hit game) that is not a hit game for giving a privilege (high probability state). As a result, even when an effect that makes it difficult to recognize whether the 2R second big hit or the small hit has occurred is executed, the player establishes a specific condition (predetermined number (the number of books) In the first embodiment, “2” pieces of game balls are put into the big prize opening), thereby making it possible to identify the contents (types, whether bonuses are given, etc.) of the winning game. As a result, it is possible to increase the willingness to establish a specific condition, that is, increase the willingness to launch a game ball in a hit game related to short-term release, enhance the gaming interest and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine And Although the predetermined number is set to “2” in the first embodiment, it may be set to “1” or may be set to a predetermined number of “3” abnormalities.

[Ending command reception processing]
Next, the ending command reception process (S5008) will be described with reference to FIG. In this ending command reception process, a process for determining a game mode to be executed after the winning game is completed is performed. In the ending command reception process (S5008), first, it is determined whether or not a “common effect” has been executed as an effect during the winning game (S5301). If it is determined in S5301 that the common effect has been executed (YES in S5301), it is then determined whether the first specific effect has been executed (S5302). If it is determined in S5302 that the first specific effect has been executed (YES in S5302), the game mode to be executed after the end of the winning game is determined as “probability change mode” (S5303), and the process proceeds to S5312.

  This is because a common effect that is difficult to recognize whether it is a big hit game or a small hit game is executed, but a specific condition (a condition that two balls are entered in the big prize opening) is established during the execution of the hit game that executes the common effect. Yes. Thus, the first specific effect is executed following the common effect, and it is indicated to the player that the winning game is already a probable big hit. In such a case, even if the non-notification mode is executed, its significance is low, and therefore the “probability change mode” indicating that the gaming state is a high probability state is executed. If it is determined in S5302 that the first specific effect is not executed (NO in S5302), it is then determined whether the second specific effect is executed (S5304).

  If it is determined in S5304 that the second specific effect has been executed (YES in S5304), the game mode executed after the end of the hit game is changed to the game mode ("normal mode" or "non-notification mode") before the small hit game is executed. It decides (S5305) and moves to the processing of S5312. This is because, for the same reason as described above, when the second specific effect is executed, a specific condition (a condition for entering two balls in the big prize opening) is established during the execution of the hit game for executing the common effect. Yes. As a result, the second specific effect is executed following the common effect, and it is indicated to the player that the hit game is already a small hit game. In such a case, even if the non-notification mode is executed, the significance thereof is low. Therefore, to indicate that the gaming state does not change from before the small hit game execution, if the pre-small hit game is “normal mode”, “normal” “Mode” is executed, and if it is “non-notification mode”, “non-notification mode” is executed.

  The common effect is executed when the 2R second big hit or small hit game occurs when the game mode is the normal mode or the non-notification mode, so when the small hit game is executed in the non-notification mode. It is not possible to determine whether the gaming state after the winning game has ended is a high probability state or a low probability state simply by executing the second specific effect and indicating that the winning game being executed is a small hit game. Accordingly, when the small hit game is executed in the non-notification mode and the second specific effect is executed, the gaming state after the end of the small hit game is set to the non-notification mode again. Instead of this, when the small hit game is executed in the non-notification mode and the second specific effect is executed, the game state is clarified instead of setting the non-notification mode again, and the high probability state is set. If so, the probability variation mode may be set, and if the probability state is low, the normal mode may be set. As a result, it is possible to further increase the player's willingness to launch a game ball during execution of the common performance, and to further improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  If it is determined in S5304 that the second specific effect has not been executed, that is, the common effect has been executed but two game balls cannot be entered and the specific effect has not been executed (NO in S5304), After the winning game is over, the game mode is determined to be “non-notification mode” (S5306), and the process proceeds to S5312. “Non-notification mode” indicates that the gaming state may be a high probability state or a low probability state, that is, indicates that there is any possibility, and it is not possible to determine which state the player is in It is a difficult game mode. Therefore, the player continues the game in anticipation of a high probability state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5301 that the common effect is not being executed during the executed winning game (NO in S5301), it is then determined whether or not the executed winning game is a probability variation big hit game (S5307). If it is determined in S5307 that the game is a probable big hit game (YES in S5307), the game mode after the winning game is determined as “probability change mode” (S5308), and the process proceeds to S5312. If it is determined in S5307 that the game is not a probable big hit game (NO in S5307), it is then determined whether or not the executed hit game is a normal big hit game (S5309). If it is determined in S5309 that the game is a normal big hit game (YES in S5309), the game mode after the winning game is determined to be “time reduction mode” or “normal mode” according to the type of the normal big hit game (S5310). ), The process proceeds to S5312. To do. In addition, it is determined as the “normal mode” only when the game state when the normal big hit is the normal mode or the non-notification mode and the type of the normal big hit is the 2R third big hit, and in all other cases It is determined to be “Time reduction mode”.

  If it is determined in S5309 that the game was not normally a big hit game, that is, the executed hit game was a small hit game (S5309), the game mode after the hit game is changed to the game mode before the small hit game. The same game mode is determined (S5311), and the process proceeds to S5312. In addition, when a small hit is made in the probability change mode, after the small hit game is finished, the probability change mode is set again. Similarly, when a small hit is made in the time reduction mode, the small hit game is ended again in the time reduction mode. Set. The same applies to other game modes. In S5312, a game mode execution command for executing the determined game mode is set (S5312), and the process ends.

  The game mode execution command set in S5312 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), and the image control microcomputer 101 performs a predetermined operation corresponding to the game mode specified based on the received game mode execution command. Image data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a game effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, the display of the corresponding game mode shown in FIG. 48 is executed during the ending period, and the game effect or character that can specify the game mode being executed on the display screen even during the subsequent change display of the special symbol (effect symbol). Display (character display) is made.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the common winning mode is the opening pattern of the big prize opening and the game effect mode in the predetermined jackpot game (probability variation jackpot game) and the small hit game. In addition, it is difficult to identify which of the big hit game and the small hit game has been executed. However, if it is difficult to identify in all cases, there is a possibility that the game will be bored and the willingness to play will be reduced. Therefore, in a state where it is difficult to distinguish the big hit game and the small hit game, it is possible to identify which of the big hit game and the small hit game is executed by establishing a specific condition. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to establish a specific condition, and consequently, the player's willingness to play, and to enhance the gaming interest.

  In addition, the big hit game and the small hit game are the hit games that open the big winning opening for a relatively short opening time, and a predetermined number of game balls (in this embodiment, “2”) are added during the win game. It was assumed that the specific condition was established by entering the big prize opening. As a result, it is possible to effectively suppress the stoppage that has been generated in the case of a big hit game (so-called “accuracy”) or a small hit game that has been open for a short period of time in the past, Launching can be facilitated. Thereby, it becomes possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the 2R second big hit game and the small hit game related to the probable big jackpot have a common aspect, the opening / closing mode of the big prize opening, etc., and the 2R second big hit game and the small hit game. It was difficult to identify which occurred. In the second embodiment, in addition to this, for the 2R third big hit game related to the normal big hit, the 2R second big hit game and the small hit game have a common aspect such as an effect mode and an open / close mode of the big prize opening. This makes it difficult for the player to identify which of the 2R second big hit game, the 2R third big hit game, and the small hit game has occurred. As shown in FIG. 6, the 2R second big hit game, the 2R third big hit game, and the small hit game all have a mode in which the opening operation for 0.9 seconds is performed twice. The closing time between opening is also the same time. Further, since other control modes and the like in the second embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description of the common parts is omitted.

  Also, in the 2R second big hit game, the 2R third big hit game, and the small hit game, the common effect is executed when these hits (2R second big hit, 2R third big hit, or small hit) are in the normal mode or It is the same as in the first embodiment when it occurs in the non-notification mode. In the normal mode (low probability low base state), both the 2R third big hit game and the small hit game are set to the normal mode after the end of the hit game, so at this point (occurrence in the normal mode) There is no difference (superiority). However, in the non-notification mode related to the latent probability variation state, a difference (dominance) occurs between the two. That is, when a small hit game occurs in the non-notification mode related to the latent probability change state, the non-notification mode related to the latent probability change state is set again even after the small hit game ends. However, in the non-notification mode related to the latent probability changing state, when a 2R third big hit game is generated, this is a normal big hit game. Mode.

  Thereby, the change state of the gaming state in the non-notification mode can be further diversified, and the gaming interest can be enhanced. In addition, since the gaming state in the non-notification mode is further complicated and difficult for the player to discriminate, it is possible to further increase the player's willingness to establish a specific condition during the winning game. When the specific condition is satisfied, the content of the executed winning game is clarified, so that it becomes possible to recognize a complicated change state of the gaming state.

[Opening command reception processing]
The opening command reception process (S5002) according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, when the opening command receiving process and the control of the first embodiment are the same, the same step number is assigned and the description is omitted. In the opening command reception process (S5002) of the second embodiment, when it is determined that the execution at S5103 is not the 2R second big hit (NO at S5103), the next execution is the 2R third big hit according to the normal big hit. It is determined whether or not there is (S5109). If it is determined in S5109 that it is not the 2R third big hit (NO in S5109), the process proceeds to S5105. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5109 that the 2R third big hit is to be executed (YES in S5109), the process proceeds to S5104, and the production during the big hit game is determined as “common production”.

  Thereby, when it is a big hit during the normal mode or the non-notification mode, the big hit is the 2R second big hit related to the probability variation big hit, and the 2R third big hit related to the normal big hit, In any case, the “common production” is executed. Similarly, when a small hit is made during the normal mode or the non-notification mode, the “common effect” is also executed during the small hit game. Since the other processes of the opening command reception process of the second embodiment are the same as the control of the opening command reception process of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

[Incoming command reception processing]
Next, the incoming command reception process (S5006) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. If the control is the same as the received ball command receiving process of the first embodiment, the same number of steps is given and the description is omitted. In the incoming command receiving process (S5006) of the second embodiment, it is determined that the count value of the common effect counter is “2” (YES in S5203), and it is determined that the winning game being executed is not the 2R second big hit game. If this is the case (NO in S5204), it is then determined whether the winning game being executed is a 2R third big hit game (S5207). When it is determined in S5207 that the winning game being executed is a 2R third big hit game (YES in S5207), the third specific effect is executed to execute the third specific effect as the specific effect to be executed during the winning game. A command is set (S5208), and the process ends.

  In the third specific effect (also referred to as “third game effect”), the executed hit game (2R third big hit game) sets the game state after the hit game to the low probability state, that is, the game mode is normally set. This is an effect that indicates to the player that the game is a hit game. As an effect mode, the same mode as in FIG. 47 (c2) as in the case of the small hit game may be used, or an effect dedicated to the 2R third big hit game may be executed separately. The third specific effect is an effect that indicates to the player that no privilege is granted. If it is determined in S5207 that the game is not the 2R third big hit game (NO in S5207), the process proceeds to S5206. The other processing of the incoming command reception process of the second embodiment is the same as the control of the incoming command reception process of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

[Ending command reception processing]
Next, the ending command reception process (S5008) according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. If the control is the same as the ending command reception process of the first embodiment, the same number of steps is assigned and the description is omitted. In the ending command reception process (S5008) of the second embodiment, it is determined that the common effect is executed in S5301 (YES in S5301), it is determined that the first specific effect is not executed (NO in S5302), and the second specification is performed. If it is determined that the effect has not been executed (NO in S5304), it is then determined whether or not the third specific effect indicating execution of the 2R third big hit (normal big hit) has been executed (S5312). If it is determined in S5312 that the third specific effect is executed during the winning game (YES in S5312), the game mode to be executed after the winning game is ended is determined as the “normal mode” (S5313), and the process proceeds to S5312. .

  If it is determined in S5312 that the third specific effect is not executed, that is, the common effect is executed but no specific effect is executed (NO in S5312), the process proceeds to S5306. When the third specific effect is executed, the game mode after the end of the hit game (after the end of the 2R third big hit game) is always set to the “normal mode”. In particular, when a hit game is executed in the non-notification mode, a common effect is executed during the hit game, and after the hit game is set to the “normal mode” based on the establishment of the specific condition, it is executed. It is possible to specify that the winning game is a normal big hit game (2R third big hit game). In this respect, the game mode transition control is different from the small hit game in which the non-notification mode is set again after the end of the hit game. Since the other processes of the ending command reception process of the second embodiment are the same as the control of the ending command reception process of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is a promising big hit game in which the gaming state after the end of the hit game is a high probability state, and a normal jackpot game in which the game state after the end of the hit game is a low probability state. In order to make it difficult to determine which game has been executed in the small hit game in which the game state after the winning game is not changed from that before the hit game is executed, the “common effect” is executed during any winning game. This makes it possible to diversify the game state transition modes in a state in which it is difficult to discriminate between three (plural) hit games having different game state transition modes, thereby enhancing the gaming interest. In addition, since the diversified transition modes (the contents of the executed jackpots) are notified by establishing the specific condition, it is possible to increase the willingness to establish the specific condition and increase the game motivation. .

  These winning games are all hit games with a relatively short opening time in which 0.9 second is released twice. In this way, in a hit game with a short opening time, there is a low possibility of entering a game ball into the big prize opening, so some players stop (do not fire a game ball) during this hit game. There is also. However, the establishment of the specific condition is that a predetermined number (“2” in this embodiment) of game balls are entered into the big prize opening during the winning game. As a result, it is possible to increase the willingness to launch a game ball during a hit game, and to effectively suppress the stopping action during the hit game. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest rate and improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

[Other aspects]
In the first embodiment, a common effect or the like is performed for the probable big hit and the small hit, making it difficult to identify the game for both ends. Further, in the second embodiment, a common performance is provided for the probability big hit, the normal big hit, and the small hit, and it is difficult to identify these hit games. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, regardless of the presence or absence of a small hit, it is possible to perform a common effect on the probability big hit and the normal big hit, and make it difficult to identify these big hit games.

  In Examples 1 and 2, a common effect was performed in a relatively short time big hit and small hit of 1.8 seconds through the opening time, making it difficult to identify these hit games. However, the target for executing the common performance is not limited to the hit game related to the short opening. For example, it is possible to provide a plurality of big hit games that perform a relatively long open time (for example, 20 seconds) a plurality of times, and perform common effects in these big hit games to make it difficult to identify the hit games. In this case, in the case where the specific condition is the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening, it may be the number of balls entered in the specific round, and the predetermined number related to establishment of the specific condition may be the first and second embodiments. The number may be set larger than (for example, 10 or 20).

  In the above-described embodiment, when the high probability state is generated, the probability variation counter is set to “10000”, and until the number of executions of the special symbol success / failure determination reaches 10,000 times, in other words, substantially the next time. Until the big hit of the game, it was a specification that guarantees a high probability state (so-called “V-accuracy loop machine”), but the value to be set in the probability variation counter should be set appropriately according to the specification (spec) of the gaming machine Is possible. For example, when the value set in the probability variation counter based on the fact that the game ball has passed a specific area is “150” and the number of executions of the special symbol success / failure determination in the high probability state is “150”, the special symbol for the next and subsequent times The present invention may also be applied to a gaming machine (a so-called “ST machine”) having a specification in which the determination of success or failure is performed in a low probability state, that is, a specification in which a high probability state is not guaranteed until the next big hit occurrence. Is possible. Alternatively, in addition to the probability variation counter, for example, a counter (big hit counter) for counting the number of occurrences of big hits in a high probability state is provided, and the number of big hit occurrences (count value of the big hit counter) is set to a predetermined number (for example, “5”). Then, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called “probability set machine”) having a specification that always (forced) has a low probability state after the jackpot game related to the jackpot of the predetermined number of times (for example, “fifth time”) is finished. It is also possible to apply.

  In the above-described embodiment, the second special figure hold is a control process that digests the first special figure hold in preference to the so-called special figure 2 priority control process, but the first special figure hold is not limited to this. May be a control process of prioritizing the second special figure hold, so-called special figure 1 priority control process. Also, the priority order is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing, that is, control processing of so-called order of entering (memory order) digestion may be used.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to operate the probability variation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to this. For example, a special winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area as a probability changing operation opening, and one type of determining whether or not to operate the probability varying function depending on whether or not a game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit game The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine. Alternatively, if a special area is provided in a special winning opening that allows a player to enter when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a small hit, and a game ball that has entered the special winning opening in the small hit game has a specific area The present invention can also be applied to one type and two types of pachinko gaming machines in which a big hit game is executed. In addition, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, but after inserting a game coin as a game medium, a plurality of reels are rotated based on a predetermined game start operation, and the plurality of cylinders are rotated. The present invention is also applied to a revolving type gaming machine (slot machine) capable of giving a predetermined privilege based on a display mode of a symbol indicated by the plurality of stopped revolving cylinders based on a predetermined rotation stopping operation. It is possible to apply.

[Others]
In addition, in the first special game and the second special game, the variation display mode and the stop display mode of the identification information (effect symbol) are set as a common mode. Further, the first special game and the second special game have a common game mode (time-short state or non-time-short state) after the special game ends. Also, the first special game and the second special game have a common base state (low base state or high base state) after the special game ends. This makes it difficult to identify whether the special game to be executed is the first special game or the second special game.

Depending on the player, when there is a closing period in a hit game (big hit game or small hit game), there is a so-called stop that stops the launch during the closed period and fires only during the open period. In addition, in the case of a hit game with a short opening and closing time (a big hit game or a small hit game), it is considered that there is a low possibility that the game ball will enter the big prize opening, and the hit game will be regardless of the opening period or the closing period. Some stop firing inside. In particular, when the opening / closing mode (opening / closing pattern) of the hit game executed is a momentary opening / closing in which the game ball is opened for a time that is difficult to enter, the tendency is remarkable. Even in such a case, the possibility of entering the grand prize opening may be low (does not enter the big prize opening), but if you enter the (predetermined number) in the big prize area, By notifying the player of useful information such as whether or not it is granted (winning type, winning game type, gaming state after winning game, etc.), it is possible to suppress the stop of firing during winning game It becomes. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine during a hit game.
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
Game effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect;
A gaming machine equipped with
The special game has at least a first special game and a second special game,
The game effect executing means is configured such that the special game being executed is the first special game based on entering a predetermined number of game balls into the variable entrance during execution of the first special game. A first game effect that can be identified is executed.
According to such a gaming machine, at least the first special game and the second special game are provided as special games that allow the variable entrance to enter. When the first special game is executed, if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the variable entrance during execution of the first special game, the special game being executed is the first special game. The first game effect that can be identified is executed. Thereby, when the first special game is executed, the player causes the predetermined number of game balls to enter the variable entrance during the special game, and the special game being executed is the first special game. It becomes possible to recognize that. In addition, this makes it possible to promote the launch of a game ball during a special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.
In addition, during a predetermined special game, it is possible to recognize that it is not the first special game (or the second special game) based on the fact that the first game effect is not executed even if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted. Also good. In addition, “to enter a predetermined number of game balls into the variable entrance during execution of the first special game” means that there is a predetermined number of balls during the first special game, It includes any case where there is a ball.
Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
The game effect executing means is configured such that the special game being executed is the second special game based on a predetermined number of game balls entering the variable entrance during execution of the second special game. A second game effect that can be identified is executed.
According to such a gaming machine, when a second special game is executed, if a predetermined number of game balls are inserted into the variable entrance during execution of the second special game, the special game being executed is executed. It is assumed that a second game effect indicating that is a second special game is executed. Thereby, when the second special game is executed, the player causes the predetermined number of game balls to enter the variable entrance during the special game, and the special game being executed is the second special game. It becomes possible to recognize that. In addition, this makes it possible to promote the launch of a game ball during a special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine. In addition, by this, a predetermined number of game balls are inserted during execution of the predetermined special game, thereby recognizing whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game. Is possible.
The gaming machine of reference invention 3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 or reference invention 2,
The first special game and the second special game are executed in a manner in which it is difficult to distinguish between the first special game and the second special game, and a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the variable entrance. The first game effect or the second game effect is executed on the basis of entering the ball.
According to such a gaming machine, the first special game and the second special game are executed in a manner in which it is difficult to identify which special game is being executed, and the first special game or the second special game is executed. When a predetermined number of game balls are entered into the variable entrance, the first game effect or the second game effect indicating the special game being executed is executed. Thus, if the game ball is not entered into the variable entrance during execution of the predetermined special game (first special game or second special game), whether the special game being executed is the first special game, It becomes possible to make it difficult to identify whether the game is two special games. In addition, this makes it possible to promote the launch of a game ball during a special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine.
In addition, “execute in a manner that makes it difficult to identify which special game” means that, for example, in the first special game and the second special game, the variable entrance is in a state in which entry is possible or in a state where entry is impossible By making the (variable entrance opening / closing pattern) common, or making the game effects common during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, it is possible to make it difficult to identify.
The gaming machine of reference invention 4 is a gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 3,
When a privilege is given to a player based on the execution of the first special game, a privilege that is more advantageous than when a privilege is granted to the player based on the execution of the second special game. It is characterized by high possibility.
According to such a gaming machine, the case where the first special game is executed is more likely to be given an advantageous privilege than the case where the second special game is executed. Thus, when a special game in which it is difficult to discriminate whether the first special game or the second special game is executed, the player expects that the special game being executed is a first special game advantageous to the player. It becomes possible to raise a feeling and to increase amusement interest. In addition, in order to identify whether or not the first special game is advantageous to the player, a predetermined number of game balls during the execution of the special game in both the first special game and the second special game. Need to enter. As a result, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball during the special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress the decrease in the operating rate of the game machine.
The gaming machine of reference invention 5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 4,
Probability setting means that can be set to a predetermined probability or a higher probability higher than the predetermined probability as a probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result
When the first special game is executed with the result of the variation display of the identification information as a specific result, the probability setting means sets the high probability after the end of the first special game,
When the second special game is executed when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result, the probability setting means sets the probability before the execution of the second special game after the second special game ends. The same probability is set.
According to such a gaming machine, it has a probability setting means that can set the probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result, that is, the probability that the special game is executed to a predetermined probability or a high probability. Yes. When the first special game is executed, a high probability is set after the end of the first special game. When the second special game is executed, the same probability as that before the execution of the second special game is set after the end of the second special game. Shall be set to That is, if the probability before the second special game is executed is a predetermined probability, the probability after the end of the second special game is also a predetermined probability, and if the probability before the second special game is executed is a high probability The probability after the end of the second special game is also a high probability. Therefore, the first special game in which the probability after completion of the special game is set to a high probability is a special game advantageous to the player regardless of the probability before execution of the special game.
As a result, when the player executes a predetermined special game (the first special game or the second special game), particularly when the predetermined probability is set, the player is given the first special game being executed. It is possible to increase the sense of expectation that it is a special game and to enhance the gaming interest. In addition, in order to identify whether or not the first special game is advantageous to the player (whether or not the special game is finished with a high probability), either the first special game or the second special game is used. In this case, it is necessary to enter a predetermined number of game balls during execution of the special game. As a result, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball during the special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress the decrease in the operating rate of the game machine.
Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 6 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 4,
Probability setting means that can be set to a predetermined probability or a higher probability higher than the predetermined probability as a probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result
When the first special game is executed, the probability setting means sets the high probability after the first special game ends,
When the second special game is executed, the probability setting means sets the predetermined probability after the end of the second special game.
According to such a gaming machine, it has a probability setting means that can set the probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is the specific result, that is, the probability that the special game is executed to a predetermined probability or a high probability. Yes. When the first special game is executed, a high probability is set after the end of the first special game, and when the second special game is executed, a predetermined probability is set after the end of the second special game. Therefore, the first special game in which the probability after completion of the special game is set to a high probability is a special game that is more advantageous for the player.
Thereby, when a predetermined special game (the first special game or the second special game) is executed, the player increases the expectation that the special game being executed is the first special game. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment. In addition, in order to identify whether or not the first special game is advantageous to the player (whether or not the special game is finished with a high probability), either the first special game or the second special game is used. In this case, it is necessary to enter a predetermined number of game balls during execution of the special game. As a result, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball during the special game (suppress the launch stop action) and suppress the decrease in the operating rate of the game machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7 Image display apparatus, 7a Display screen, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 production design, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st grand prize opening, 35 Second grand prize opening, 41a First special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b Second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 main control board (main control unit), 81 game Microcomputer for control, 90 sub control board (sub control part), 91 microcomputer for effect control, 100 image control board (image control part), 101 image control microcomputer, 102 effect display,

Claims (4)

Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
A variable entrance that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
A special game execution means for executing a special game for setting the variable entrance into a state in which a ball can be entered when the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result;
Game effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect;
A gaming machine equipped with
As the special game, at least the first special game in which the time required to enter the variable entrance is in the first time and the time in which the variable entrance is ready to enter are the first time. The second special game, the third special game in which the time for which the variable entrance is ready to enter is longer than the first time, and the time for which the variable entrance is ready for entry are the first Having a fourth special game longer than the time ,
The game effect execution means includes:
Based on the first number of game balls to the variable ball entrance port during execution of the first special game is ball entrance, a discernable that said special game being executed is the first special game 1 game production ,
Based on the fact that the first number of game balls enter the variable entrance during execution of the second special game, it is possible to identify that the special game being executed is the second special game Execute the second game effect,
The second special game being executed is the third special game based on the fact that a second number of game balls greater than the first number enter the variable entrance during execution of the third special game. Execute a third game effect that can be identified,
Based on the fact that the second number of game balls enter the variable entrance during execution of the fourth special game, it is possible to identify that the special game being executed is the fourth special game. A gaming machine characterized by executing a fourth game effect . The first special game and the second special game are executed in a manner in which it is difficult to identify which of the first special game and the second special game is the first special game, and the first number of the special games and the second special game are input to the variable entrance. The first game effect or the second game effect is executed based on the game ball entering,
The third special game and the fourth special game are executed in a manner in which it is difficult to identify which of the third special game and the fourth special game is the special game, and the second number of special games are entered into the variable entrance. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the third game effect or the fourth game effect is executed based on a game ball entering . Probability setting means that can be set to a predetermined probability or a higher probability higher than the predetermined probability as a probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result
When the first special game is executed with the result of the variation display of the identification information as a specific result, the probability setting means sets the high probability after the end of the first special game,
When the second special game is executed when the result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific result, the probability setting means sets the probability before the execution of the second special game after the second special game ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the same probability is set . Probability setting means that can be set to a predetermined probability or a higher probability higher than the predetermined probability as a probability that the result of the variation display of the identification information is a specific result
When the first special game is executed, the probability setting means sets the high probability after the first special game ends,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein, when the second special game is executed, the probability setting means sets the predetermined probability after the end of the second special game . 4.

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