JP6281784B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, an electric chew (variable entrance) provided with a first start opening (fixed entrance) in the first flow path and a second start opening (variable entrance) in the second flow path. There are some which can be controlled to a privileged game state (electric support control state) in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port after the big hit game than in the normal game state.

  In this type of pachinko gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, left-handed in a normal gaming state. Thereby, when the game ball flowing down the first flow path enters the first start port, the lottery of the first special symbol (the first hit determination as to whether it is a big hit) can be executed. In this way, in the normal game state, it is common to aim for a big win by drawing the first special symbol.

  Also, in the bonus game state, the game ball is easy to enter the electric chew, so a right turn is performed. Thereby, when the game ball flowing down the second flow path enters the second start port, the lottery of the second special symbol (the second hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit) can be executed. In this way, in the bonus game state, it is common to aim for a big win by lottery of the second special symbol.

JP 2011-139737 A

  By the way, in many gaming machines as described in Patent Document 1, the special symbols to be drawn are clearly different between the normal gaming state and the privilege gaming state. In other words, in the normal gaming state, only the lottery shown in FIG. However, such a game is already commonplace, and there is room for improvement in the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a gaming machine capable of providing a novel gaming property.

  The present invention takes the following means in order to solve the above problems. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding component names and expressions in [Mode for carrying out the invention], which will be described later, the reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to this supplementary note.

<A> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
A fixed entrance (first start port 20, third start port 25) that is arranged in a game area (3) where game balls can flow down and does not change the ease of entering game balls;
A variable entrance (second start port 21) arranged in the game area and capable of changing the ease of entering a game ball;
A passing area (gate 28) arranged in the gaming area;
Opening / closing that takes an open state (retracted state) in which a game ball can enter the variable entrance and a closed state (advancing state) in which it is impossible to enter the variable entrance or is more difficult to enter than the open state. A variable pitching means (electric Chu 22) having a member (23);
First determination information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S207) for acquiring determination information (values of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on the entrance to the fixed entrance,
Second determination information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S211) for acquiring determination information based on the entrance to the variable entrance,
Based on the determination information acquired by the first determination information acquisition unit, determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition unit by performing a first hit determination (special figure 1 jackpot determination process) as to whether or not the jackpot is at least A hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1202 and S1502) for performing a second hit determination (special figure 2 jackpot determination process) as to whether or not the jackpot is based on
A first identification symbol display means (first special symbol display 41a) for stopping and displaying the first identification symbol (first special symbol) indicating the determination result when the first hit determination is performed;
A second identification symbol display means (second special symbol display 41b) for stopping and displaying the second identification symbol (second special symbol) indicating the determination result when the second hit determination is performed;
A jackpot game advantageous to the player after the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a jackpot stoppage mode in which a jackpot winning is shown by the first identification symbol display means or the second identification symbol display means. Jackpot game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S1009 and S1109),
Passage information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S203) for acquiring passage information (values of various random numbers such as normal symbol random numbers) based on the passage of the game ball to the passage area;
Normal hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S305) for performing normal hit determination (win determination processing) as to whether or not the normal hit is based on the passing information acquired by the passing information acquisition means;
Normal symbol display means (ordinary symbol display unit 42) for stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the determination result after variably displaying when the normal hit determination is performed;
An opening pattern setting means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing steps S317, S319, and S320) for setting an opening pattern (see FIG. 13) of the opening and closing member when the result of the normal hit determination is a normal win; ,
After the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display means in a normal hit stop mode indicating a normal winning win, the opening / closing member is opened from the closed state in the open pattern set by the open pattern setting means. Auxiliary game execution means for performing an auxiliary game to be put into a state (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S321);
A gaming state control means (step S2719 is executed) that can control the gaming state after the jackpot game to a privileged gaming state (easy entry state A) in which a gaming ball can easily enter the variable entrance than the normal gaming state. And a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) comprising:
The gaming area is provided with a first flow path (R1) and a second flow path (R2) different from the first flow path,
A game ball driving means (handle 60) capable of driving a game ball toward either the first channel or the second channel is provided,
The fixed entrance port includes a first fixed entrance port (first start port 20) disposed in the first flow path and a second fixed entrance port disposed in the second flow path ( There is a third starting port 25),
When a predetermined number (100 balls) of game balls are driven into the second flow path, the number of game balls (25 balls) that enter the second fixed entrance port is equal to the predetermined number of game balls. The first fixed entrance and the second fixed so as to be larger than the number of game balls (5 balls) entering the first fixed entrance when it is driven into the first flow path. The entrance is arranged,
In the second flow path, the passage region and the variable ball entry means are arranged,
The opening pattern setting means includes
An opening pattern (opening pattern A, figure) that makes it easier for a game ball flowing down the second flow path to enter the second fixed entrance than the variable entrance when being controlled in the privilege gaming state. 13)). This is a gaming machine characterized by being settable.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, in the normal gaming state, a game ball is driven toward the first flow path, and the big hit win is aimed at by the first hit determination based on the ball entering the first fixed entrance. On the other hand, when the bonus game state is controlled after the big hit game, the game ball is driven toward the second flow path. At this time, the game ball flowing down the second flow path is easier to enter the second fixed entrance than the variable entrance, although it is in the privilege game state. That is, the first hit determination is easier to execute than the second hit determination. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game where the first hit determination is performed in the normal gaming state and the first hit determination is easily performed even in the privilege gaming state.

<B> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The jackpot game execution means, when the result of the first hit determination is a jackpot winning, the jackpot game with more benefits given to the player than when the result of the second hit determination is a jackpot winning A game machine that is easy to execute (see FIG. 8).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the bonus game state, the player who wins the jackpot in the first hit determination has a bonus game with more bonuses given to the player than the player who wins the jackpot in the second hit determination. Easy to implement. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a special game characteristic that makes the player expect to win a big hit in the first hit determination even in the bonus game state.

<C> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The opening pattern setting means includes
In one auxiliary game when being controlled in the privilege gaming state,
The opening time in which the opening / closing member is in the open state is a time (620 ms, see FIG. 13) in which only one game ball that has been driven into the second flow path can enter.
The time required for the change display and stop display of the second identification symbol based on the fact that the closing time in which the opening / closing member is in the closed state after the open state is not a big win in the second hit determination (100 ms + 500 ms, FIG. 11), the opening pattern is set so as to be longer (29500 ms, see FIG. 13).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, only one game ball that has been driven into the second flow path enters the variable entrance for one auxiliary game in the privilege game state. Then, the change display and stop display of the second identification symbol indicating that it is not a big win based on the entrance to the variable entrance, end before the timing at which the auxiliary game ends. Accordingly, the second hit determination is not performed from the timing at which the above-described variation display and stop display of the second identification symbol is ended to the timing at which the next auxiliary game is started, and only the first hit determination is performed. Situation. Therefore, by reducing the frequency with which the second hit determination is performed in the privilege gaming state, it is possible to easily aim for the big win winning by the first hit determination.

<D> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The first identification symbol display means can execute variation display of the first identification symbol even during variation display of the second identification symbol,
The second identification symbol display means is capable of executing the variation display of the second identification symbol even during the variation display of the first identification symbol.
The first hit determination includes a determination as to whether it is a small hit (see FIG. 10A),
At least after the first identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a small-hit stop mode indicating a small-winning win by the first identification symbol display means, a special winning opening (second large winning hole 35) arranged in the game area Including a small hit game execution means (a game control microcomputer 81 for executing S1010) for performing a small hit game for releasing the game in a predetermined release mode,
The hit determination means includes
If the second hit determination is performed during the display of the variation of the first identification symbol based on the result of the first hit determination being a small win, the result of the second hit determination is not set as a big win. (A game machine characterized by passing the process of step S1605, see FIG. 19).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the game ball that is driven toward the second flow path in the bonus game state enters the second fixed entrance, it is possible to win a small hit in the first hit determination. In this case, even if the game ball enters the variable entrance during the display of the variation of the first identification symbol based on the small winning winning (the small identification variation of the first identification symbol is displayed), the result of the second winning determination is Never win a jackpot. Therefore, in the bonus game state, it is difficult to cause a big win based on the entrance to the variable entrance, and the first win determination based on the entrance to the second fixed entrance is won. It can be made easier.

<E> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The game machine characterized in that the hit determination means substantially sets the result of the first win determination as either a big win or a small win (see FIG. 10A).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, if the first winning determination is made in the privilege gaming state, the small winning winning is sure to be made except for the big winning winning. For this reason, the variable display of the first identification symbol based on the small win is frequently performed. As a result, even in the award gaming state, even if a game ball enters the variable entrance, it is possible to invalidate the entrance to the variable entrance so that it is not almost a big win in the second hit determination. It is. Therefore, it is possible to create a new game characteristic aiming at the big win winning only by the first hit determination based on the entrance to the second fixed entrance.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide novel gaming properties.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is an enlarged front view which shows the 1st big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. It is an enlarged front view which shows the gate and electric Chu with which the gaming machine is provided. It is an enlarged front view which shows the 2nd big prize apparatus with which the game machine is provided. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with a win type and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a hit type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol determination table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a game flow. It is a figure for demonstrating a production flow. It is a figure which shows a background image when various production modes are set. It is a time chart which shows the case where the big hit determination processing is performed with the other special symbol during the small hit variation display of one special symbol. It is a time chart which shows the case where the jackpot determination process is executed with the other special symbol during the jackpot variation display of one special symbol. It is a time chart which shows the case where it makes a right turn in the high-accuracy short-time A state or the high-accuracy non-short-time state. It is a time chart which shows the case where it is right-handed in the highly accurate time short B state. It is a time chart which shows the case where it is right-handed in the low probability non-short-time state. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a 1st special operation process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special operation process. It is a flowchart of a 1st special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 big hit 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 the 2nd special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 big hit 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 the 1st special symbol change process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special symbol change process. It is a flowchart of a 1st special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 forced stop process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a 2nd special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 forced stop 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 a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a mode status setting process. It is a flowchart of a subtraction effect setting process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a subtraction effect process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a subtraction value determination random number table. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a production example 1; It is a figure for demonstrating production example 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating production example 2. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating production example 3. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating production example 4. FIG. It is a flowchart of the game state setting process which concerns on a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the time limiter setting process which concerns on a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process which concerns on a 2nd form. It is a flowchart of the time-short continuous frequency notification effect process which concerns on a 2nd form. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a production example 5.

1. Configuration of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the left-right direction for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 2) attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 forms the outline of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes an outer frame and an inner frame (not shown), and a front frame (front door portion) 51 arranged on the front side of the outer frame and the inner frame. It has. The front frame 51 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame and the inner frame. A transparent glass plate (window portion) 55 is attached to the center portion of the front frame 51 so that the player can visually recognize a game area 3 described later.

  The front frame 51 has a handle (game ball driving means) 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls, and a ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the bowl. In addition, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (not shown) that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67 for outputting sound.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 15). In the game board 2, a plate-like member arranged on the front side and a back unit (unit for mounting various control boards, image display device 7, harness, etc. described later) arranged on the rear side are integrated. Is.

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

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is made up of a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The image display device 7 displays the result of variable display of the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (see FIG. 6) described later (that is, a big hit) by combining the left, middle and right effect symbols. The result of the lottery is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. In this embodiment, the changing effect is not executed in accordance with the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 6) described later.

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

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

  In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later. It should be noted that in this embodiment, an effect suspension image corresponding to the number of second special figure suspensions to be described later is not displayed. By displaying the effect hold image 9, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on a first special figure hold display device 43a (see FIG. 6) described later can be easily shown to the player. As described above, the reason for not performing the change effect synchronized with the variable display of the second special symbol and the display of the effect reserved image corresponding to the number of stored second special symbols will be described later.

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

  On the upper part of the game board 2, a board movable body 15 that is movable in front of the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 is disposed. In the initial state, the movable panel 15 is in a retracted position where it is hardly visible from the front as shown in FIG. The panel movable body 15 can be moved from the retracted position to an exposed position (not shown) that hides most of the display screen 7a. The movable board 15 is driven by a movable board drive motor 15a (see FIG. 15).

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

  Further, on the right side of the first start port 20 in the game area 3, a first grand prize device (a first special prize means or a first special variable prize prize) provided with a first grand prize port (first special prize port) 30 is provided. (Also referred to as a device) 31 is provided. The first big prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special prize opening opening / closing member) 32 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 14). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. The first big winning opening 30 is opened during the execution of the jackpot game, which will be described later, and is not opened during the execution of the jackpot game. In other words, it is a dedicated attacker in the jackpot game.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the first grand prize winning device 31 has a specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball that has passed through the first big prize winning opening 30 can pass and a non- A specific region 70 is formed. In the first grand prize winning device 31, a first grand prize winning port sensor 30 a that detects the winning of a game ball to the first big prize winning opening 30 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes the game balls that have passed through the first grand prize winning opening 30 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and a distribution member solenoid that drives the distribution member 71. 73 (see FIG. 14).

  FIG. 3A shows the distribution member solenoid 73 being energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state (passage allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 3B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in the second state (passage prevention state) that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the sorting member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to shift to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port. Moreover, the 2nd big winning device 36 mentioned later is not provided with the specific area | region as a probability variation | change operation port. That is, only non-specific areas are provided.

  Returning to FIG. 2, in the game area 3, an ordinary variable having a second start opening (also referred to as a entrance entrance, a second entrance entrance, or a variable entrance entrance) 21 obliquely above and to the right of the first grand prize opening 30. A winning device (ordinary electric accessory so-called electric chew) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as variable pitching means, second pitching means, or second start winning device. The winning of the game ball to the second start opening 21 is an opportunity for the lottery (big hit lottery) of the second special symbol (second identification symbol). The electric chew 22 includes an opening / closing member (movable member) 23 that can move (back and forth) in the front-rear direction, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. The opening / closing member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 14).

  As shown in FIG. 4A, when the opening / closing member 23 is in the retracted state (open state) in which the opening / closing member 23 is retracted rearward, the second starting port 21 can enter a game ball. That is, when the opening / closing member 23 is in the retracted state (the electric chew 22 is open), the game ball that has reached the upper side of the second starting port 21 enters the second starting port 21. In the electric chew 22, a second start port sensor 21 a that detects a game ball entering the second start port 21 is disposed downstream of the second start port 21.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, when the opening / closing member 23 is in the advanced state in which the opening / closing member 23 has advanced forward, the second starting port 21 cannot enter the game ball. That is, when the opening / closing member 23 is in the advanced state (the electric chew 22 is closed), the game ball that has reached the upper side of the second starting port 21 rolls to the left of the opening / closing member 23 to be described later. Head to the first grand prize opening 30, the third start opening 25, and the second big prize opening 35.

  Thus, in the electric chew 22, the game ball can enter the second start port 21 only when the opening / closing member 23 is in the open state (retracted state), and when the open / close member 23 is in the closed state (advanced state), the second It becomes impossible for a game ball to enter the start port 21. Therefore, the 2nd starting port 21 is a starting port from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. In addition, if the electric chew makes it easier to enter the second starting port when the opening / closing member is in the open state than when it is in the closed state, It may not be impossible to enter the mouth. In addition, the electric chew is not limited to the one having the opening / closing member 23 that can move (back and forth) in the front-rear direction, and may have an opening / closing member that can be rotated or an opening / closing member that can move in the left-right direction.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a gate (also referred to as a passage or a passage area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided above the electric chew 22 (opening / closing member 23) in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, the time from the passage of the gate 28 to the opening of the electric chew 22 is set to be extremely short (non- The time-short state is 0.084 seconds and the time-short state is 0.08 seconds, see FIG. And the gate 28 is distribute | arranged just above the electric chew 22 (2nd starting port sensor 21a), and the game ball which passed the gate 28 is slightly larger than 0.084 second after passing the gate 28. The second starting port 21 (opening / closing member 23) is reached in time (for example, 0.1 second). The game ball that has passed through the gate 28 does not reach the second start port 21 with a probability of 100%, but reaches the second start port 21 with a probability close to 100% (for example, 90% or more). Thus, in this embodiment, when the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 and the electric chew 22 is opened, the game ball that has passed through the gate 28 remains as it is in the electric chew 22 (second start port 21). ).

  Also, in the game area 3, below the first start opening 20, in the center in the left-right direction, a second large winning device (second special winning means or second special winning means including a second large winning opening (second special winning opening) 35 is provided. 36, also referred to as a second special variable winning device). The second big prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special prize opening opening / closing member) 37 that takes an open state and a closed state, and opens 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. 14).

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), when the opening / closing member 37 is in an open state (open state) in which the opening / closing member 37 is tilted forward, the second big prize opening 35 can enter a game ball. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), when the open / close member 37 is in a closed state (closed state) in which the opening / closing member 37 forms the same plane as the front surface of the game board 2, the game ball enters. A ball becomes impossible. The second big winning opening 35 is opened during the execution of the small hit game described later, and is not opened during the execution of the big hit game. In other words, it is a dedicated attacker in the small hit game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the third start opening (also referred to as the entrance entrance or the second fixed entrance entrance) where the ease of entering the game ball does not always change to the right of the second big winning entrance 35 in the game area 3. ) 25 is provided with a third start winning device (also referred to as a third pitching means or a second fixed pitching means) 26. The winning of the game ball to the third start opening 25 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Further, an ordinary winning opening 27 is provided at the bottom of the game area 3. Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, there is provided an out port 16 through which game balls that have been thrown into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged out of the game area 3.

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

  On the first flow path R1, a first start port 20, a second big prize port 35 (second big prize device 36), and an out port 16 are provided. The player can aim to win the first starting port 20 or the second big winning port 35 by driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1. Note that the gate 28 is not disposed on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the electric chew 22 is not released when left-handed.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, the gate 28, the electric chew 22, the first grand prize opening 30 (the first grand prize winning device 31), the third start opening 25, and the second grand prize winning port 35 are provided. , And an out port 16 are provided. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, thereby passing through the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, the third starting port 25, and the second It is possible to aim for winning in the big winning opening 35.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is arranged at the junction G1 between the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2. Therefore, regardless of whether the player is left-handed or right-handed, the game ball can be awarded to the second big prize opening 35 if the second big prize opening 35 is opened by executing the small hit game. The reason why the second big prize opening 35 is arranged in the merge portion G1 will be described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, not only can the first special symbol be drawn by entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed, but also the first special symbol can be obtained by entering the third starting port 25 by right-handing. It is possible to execute a lottery. When 100 left-handed game balls are shot down in the first flow path R1, the number of game balls entering the first start port 20 is about 5 (so-called start “5”). )), The first start port 20 is arranged. On the other hand, when 100 game balls are driven to the right to hit the second flow path R2, the number of game balls entering the third start port 25 is about 25 (so-called so-called). The third start port 25 is arranged so as to be the start “25”).

  Further, in this embodiment, the gate 28 is arranged so that the game ball that is driven rightward and driven toward the second flow path R2 almost always passes through the gate 28. The fact that the above-mentioned almost certainly passes through the gate 28 does not mean that the game ball driven toward the second flow path R2 passes through the gate 28 with a probability of 100%, but a probability close to 100% (for example, 90% or more). ) Means to pass through the gate 28. Therefore, if the game ball that has been hit right passes through the gate 28 with a high probability and the condition that the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage as a trigger is satisfied, the game ball passes through the gate 28 with a high probability and goes directly to the electric chew 22. You can enter the ball. In the present embodiment, if the normal symbol lottery is executed, it is set to be determined to be a hit with a very high probability in either the normal probability state or the short-time state (see FIG. 10D). ). In addition, when 100 game balls are thrown down in the second flow path R2 by hitting right in the normal game state, the number of game balls entering the electric chew is about 5 (so-called start “ 5 ”), the opening pattern X of the opening / closing member 23 (see FIG. 13), the normal symbol winning probability (see FIG. 10D), the arrangement of the electric Chu 22 and the like are set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a display device 40 is arranged at the lower right portion of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 6, the display devices 40 include a first special symbol display (first identification symbol display means) 41 a that variably displays the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variably displays the second special symbol. A display (second identification symbol display means) 41b and a normal symbol display 42 that variably displays a normal symbol are included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b for displaying the number of stored (second special figure hold) is included. However, there is no universal symbol display unit for displaying the number of stored operational symbols (general symbol hold) of the normal symbol display unit 42.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20 or the third start port 25. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (identification symbol). The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, a special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special) based on winning at the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, or the third starting port 25. The result of symbol lottery and jackpot lottery is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol of the jackpot stop mode set in advance (the jackpot symbol), the first big prize opening with an open pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped (that is, the type of the jackpot winning) A jackpot game (first special game) that opens 30 is performed. Further, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small bonus symbol) of a predetermined small hit stop mode, a small bonus game (second special game) in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened in a predetermined release pattern. Is done. The opening pattern of the first big winning opening 30 in the big hit game and the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game will be described later.

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (determination information, such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning game) ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 (see FIG. 14). Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20 or the third starting port 25, it is stored in the first special figure storage unit 85a (first determination information storage means, see FIG. 14) as the first special figure reservation. If the winning is to the second starting port 21, the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (second determination information storage means, see FIG. 14). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, or the third starting port 25 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, Even when a special symbol variable display is being executed, or when winning a bonus game or a small bonus game, the right to win a bonus game for that prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number. It has become.

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

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (second starting port 21) will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a winning (ordinary winning), a normal winning symbol is displayed in which both LEDs are lit (ordinary winning stop mode), such as “○○” (○: ON, ●: OFF) To do. In addition, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol is displayed in which only the right LED is lit, such as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol random number and the common symbol variation pattern random number (passing information) shown in FIG. 9B are acquired with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. Then, the normal symbol random number (per random number) is determined, and variable display of the normal symbol for indicating the determination result can be executed. However, since the ordinary figure storage unit is not provided, random numbers such as normal symbol random numbers are not stored as ordinary figure storage. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game When there is, there is no regular symbol lottery. In addition, it is good also as a structure which can be stored to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, "4") in the predetermined storage area in RAM84 (refer FIG. 14). In this case, the usual figure hold stored in the RAM 84 is digested when the variable symbol display based on the usual figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Further, in this case, it is preferable to provide a universal diagram hold indicator for displaying the number of stored universal map holds.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as a big win lottery and a transition of game state, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 and the payout control board 110 constitute a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a sub drive board 107, and a sound control board 106 described later. Note that the sub-control unit includes at least the sub-control board 90 and can control the game effect using the effect means (the image display device 7, the speaker 67, the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the panel movable body 15, etc.). That's fine.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, turning on / off the power is switched. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  As shown in FIG. 14, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “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 (game control means) 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, data and signals An I / O port section (input / output circuit) 87 for inputting / outputting the. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b). The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a third start port sensor 25a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, The specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the normal winning a prize opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball won in the second start port 21. The third start port sensor 25 a is provided in the third start port 25 and detects a game ball won in the third start port 25. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39 a is provided in the specific area 39 in the first big winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70 a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the first big winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

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

  Further, a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, and a special symbol hold display 43 are connected to the main control board 80. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring.

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

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting.

  In this embodiment, the number of winning balls by winning at the first starting port 20 is three, the number of winning balls by winning at the second starting port 21 is one, and the prize by winning at the third starting port 25. The number of balls is three. Further, the number of winning balls by winning the first big winning opening 30 is 8, and the number of winning balls by winning the second big winning opening 35 is three.

  In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

  As shown in FIG. 15, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 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 (effect control means) 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for inputting / outputting data and signals is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  The sub control board 90 is connected to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the sub drive board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to control the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80.

  The image control board 100 includes a ROM 103 that stores a program for controlling image display and the like, a RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the ROM 103. The ROM 103 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols (including production symbols), and background images. Is stored.

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

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp (LED), and each lamp according to the light emission pattern data. (LED) light emission is controlled. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs drive control of the panel movable body 15 via the sub drive board 107 and the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the movable board 15 and performs drive control of the movable board drive motor 15a according to the operation pattern data. Data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the operation pattern data.

  The sub-control board 90 is connected with an effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90. The select button detection switch 64a detects that a select button (not shown) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub-control board 90.

  14 and 15 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the last, and not only the substrate shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 is provided. Except for the main control board 80, any one of the plurality of boards shown in FIG. 14 or 15 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIG. 14 or FIG. 15 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “big jackpot” and “small jackpot” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “small hit”, the “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. However, in this embodiment, the result of the special symbol lottery is either “big hit” or “small win”, and does not result in “losing”. This point will be described in detail later.

  When winning a jackpot in the special symbol lottery, a “jackpot game” is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol (a type of jackpot) displayed in a stopped state. In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the big prize opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

  When a special winning lottery is won, a “small winning game” is executed to open the second big winning opening 35 in a predetermined opening pattern. In this embodiment, the small hit game is a small hit open game that opens the second big prize opening 35, an opening before the small hit open game is started (pre-open interval), and after the small hit open game is completed. Ending (interval after closing).

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots (jackpot symbols) as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, there are roughly two types. V long jackpot (specific jackpot) and V short jackpot (normal jackpot). The “V long jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 in a passing opening pattern (V long opening pattern) that allows the game ball to easily pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The “V short jackpot” is a jackpot for operating the opening / closing member 32 in a non-passing opening pattern (V short opening pattern) in which it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state to be described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V long jackpot is won, the game state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 while the jackpot game is being executed. Therefore, the game state after the jackpot game is a normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

  Then, according to the jackpot type and the game state at the time of winning, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to a time-short state or a non-time-short state which will be described later. Therefore, even if the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to the normal probability state, it may be controlled to the short-time state, and even if it is controlled to the high-probability state, it is controlled to the non-time-short state Sometimes. Note that the number of time reductions may be set to 100 times or 50 times when controlled to the time reduction state. The number of time reductions is the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the time reduction state.

  Here, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into four gaming states. Normal probability state and non-time-short state (hereinafter referred to as “low-precision non-time-short state”), high-probability state and time-short state (hereinafter referred to as “high-precision time-short state”), high-probability state and non-time-short state (hereinafter “ There are a highly probable non-short state (referred to as “second gaming state, specific game state”) and a normal probability state and a short time state (hereinafter referred to as “low probable time state”). Note that the initial setting is a low probability non-short state (normal game state).

  There are six types of jackpots (a jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) that can be won in the first special symbol (special symbol 1) lottery. Specifically, “Special V Long 16R Jackpot”, “Normal V Long 16R Jackpot”, “Special V Long 4R Jackpot”, “Normal V Long 4R Jackpot”, “V Long 2R Jackpot”, “V Short 5R Jackpot” There is.

  As shown in FIG. 8, “special V long 16R jackpot” or “regular V long 16R jackpot” is a 16R (round) jackpot, and 1R opens the first big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 24.0 seconds, From 2R to 16R is a jackpot that opens the first big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. In 1R, since the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is sufficiently long as 24.0 seconds, it is possible to easily pass through the specific area 39 in the first big prize opening 30. In this embodiment, the operation of the sorting member 71 (see FIG. 3) is controlled so that a V prize cannot be won in rounds other than 1R.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the “special V long 16R jackpot” is won in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-probability time-short state and the game ball passes to the specific area 39 (in the case of V winning), the big win After the game, the gaming state is controlled to a high probability state and the time-short state is set to 100 times. However, as an irregular case, when the game ball does not pass to the specific area 39 (in the case of non-V winning), the game state after the big hit game is set to the normal probability state and the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. It is controlled to the short state at the time.

  On the other hand, if the “special V long 16R jackpot” is won in the high-probability non-short-time state or the low-probability time-short state and the V winning is won, the gaming state after the big-bonus game is controlled to the high-probability non-time-short state. However, as an irregular case, in the case of a non-V winning, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability non-shortening state. When “Special V Long 16R jackpot” is won, “Special chart 1_Big jackpot symbol 1” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

  In addition, in the case of a low probability non-short-time state or high-probability time-short state and winning the “ordinary V long 16R jackpot”, in the case of V winning, the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state and substantially the next jackpot It is controlled to a short time state that continues until the start of the game (for example, the number of short hours is set to 10,000). However, as an irregular case, in the case of a non-V winning, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability non-shortening state.

  On the other hand, if the “normal V long 16R jackpot” is won in the high-probability non-short-time state or the low-probability time-short state, and the V winning is achieved, the gaming state after the big win game is controlled to the high-probability non-short-time state. However, as an irregular case, in the case of a non-V winning, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability non-shortening state. If “Normal V Long 16R Big Bonus” is won, “Special Figure 1_Big Bonus Symbol 2” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, “Special V Long 4R Jackpot” or “Normal V Long 4R Jackpot” is a 4R (round) jackpot, and 1R opens the first big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 24.0 seconds. 2R to 4R are jackpots that open the first big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. In 1R, since the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is sufficiently long as 24.0 seconds, it is possible to easily pass through the specific area 39 in the first big prize opening 30.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case of a low probability non-short-time state or a high-probability time-short state and winning the “special V long 4R jackpot” and winning V, the game state after the jackpot game is a high probability state, and When the number of time reductions is set to 100, it is controlled to the time reduction state. However, as an irregular case, in the case of a non-V winning, the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the normal probability state and the short time state in which the short time is set to 100 times.

  On the other hand, when the “special V long 4R jackpot” is won in the high-probability non-short-time state or the low-probability time-short state and the V winning is won, the gaming state after the big-bonus game is controlled to the high-probability non-short-time state. However, as an irregular case, in the case of a non-V winning, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability non-shortening state. When “Special V Long 4R jackpot” is won, “Special Figure 1_Big Jackpot 3” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

  In addition, in the case of low probability non-short-time state or high-probability time-short state and winning “ordinary V long 4R jackpot” and winning V, the game state after jackpot game is a high probability state and substantially the next jackpot It is controlled to a short time state that continues until the start of the game (for example, the number of short hours is set to 10,000). However, as an irregular case, in the case of a non-V winning, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability non-shortening state.

  On the other hand, if the “normal V long 4R jackpot” is won in the high-probability non-short-time state or the low-probability time-short state, and the V winning is achieved, the gaming state after the big win game is controlled to the high-probability non-short-time state. However, as an irregular case, in the case of a non-V winning, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability non-shortening state. When “Normal V Long 4R jackpot” is won, “Special Figure 1_Big Jackpot 4” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

  As shown in FIG. 8, “V long 2R jackpot” is a 2R (round) jackpot, 1R opens the first big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 24.0 seconds, and 2R is the first big prize opening 30. Is a jackpot that opens up to 0.08 seconds. In 1R, since the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is sufficiently long as 24.0 seconds, it is possible to easily pass through the specific area 39 in the first big prize opening 30. However, in 2R, since the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is extremely short, a winning ball cannot be expected, and the actual number of rounds is 1R. The substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in any gaming state, when “V Long 2R jackpot” is won and the V winning is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to a highly probable non-short-time state. . However, as an irregular case, in the case of a non-V winning, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the low probability non-shortening state. When “V long 2R jackpot” is won, “Special Figure 1_Big Jackpot 5” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, “V short 5R jackpot” is a 5R (round) jackpot, 1R opens the first big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 0.08 seconds, and the first big is from 2R to 5R. This is a jackpot that opens the winning opening 30 for a maximum of 25.0 seconds per 1R. In 1R, since the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is extremely short, a prize ball cannot be expected, and it is almost impossible for a game ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the first big prize opening 30. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 5R, but the actual number of rounds is 4R. In addition, in 1R in the V short 5R big hit, not only the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is short, but also the opening timing of the first big prize opening 30 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (second state (FIG. 3 ( From the relationship with the first state (see FIG. 3A) from the timing B)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the case of a low probability non-short-time state or a high-probability time-short state and winning the “V short 5R jackpot”, and the non-V winning, Controlled. However, as an irregular case, in the case of V winning, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a highly accurate non-short-time state.

  On the other hand, if “V short 5R jackpot” is won in the high-probability non-short-time state or low-probability time-short state, and the non-V prize is won, the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state (low-probability state) and the short-time When the number of times is set to 50 times, the short state is controlled. However, as an irregular case, in the case of V winning, the gaming state after the jackpot game continues to a high probability state, and substantially continues until the start of the next jackpot game (for example, the number of time reductions is set to 10,000) ) Controlled in a short time state. When “V short 5R jackpot” is won, “Special Figure 1_Big Jack 6” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a.

  The jackpot type that can be won in the lottery of the first special symbol has been described above. Subsequently, the jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the second special symbol (special symbol 2) (stop display on the second special symbol indicator 41b) Type of jackpot symbol to be played) will be described. There are three types of jackpots that can be won in the special drawing 2 lottery. Specifically, there are “V short 16R jackpot”, “V short 4R jackpot”, and “V short 5R jackpot”. In other words, the jackpot won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 becomes a V-short jackpot where it is impossible or difficult to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. And, as will be described later, during the jackpot game, it becomes a substantial 0R jackpot where no prize ball can be expected.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in any round of V short 16R big hit, V short 4R big hit, and V short 5R, the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 in each round is only 0.08 seconds at maximum. Accordingly, since the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 is extremely short, a winning ball cannot be expected, and it is almost impossible for the gaming ball to pass through the specific area 39 in the first big winning opening 30.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the low probability non-short-time state, if you win a jackpot (V short 16R jackpot, V short 4R jackpot, or V short 5R) in the special drawing 2 lottery, after the jackpot game in the non-V winning It is controlled to a low probability non-short state. On the other hand, if a V is won by irregular, it will be controlled to a highly accurate non-short-time state after a big hit game. And if you win a big win in the lottery of Fig. 2 in the high-precision short-time state, high-precision short-time state, or low-probable time-short state, the non-V winning will set the normal probability state and the number of time reductions to 50 after the big hit game It is controlled to the short state at the time. On the other hand, if V is won by an irregular, the game is controlled to a high probability state after the jackpot game and substantially to a time short state that continues until the start of the next jackpot game.

  In the special drawing 2 lottery, if “V short 16R jackpot” is won, “Special 2_ jackpot symbol 1” is stopped on the second special symbol display 41b and “V short 4R jackpot” is won. In this case, “Special Figure 2_ Jackpot Symbol 2” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b, and when “V Short 5R Jackpot” is won, the second special symbol display 41b displays “Special Figure 2_ The jackpot symbol 3 ”is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, in this embodiment, even if a big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, no bonus is given to the player in the big win game. In other words, the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is set to be much more disadvantageous for the player than the lottery shown in FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, the right game area 3 </ b> B is provided with the electric Chu 22 that triggers the lottery of FIG. 2 and the third start port 25 that triggers the lottery of FIG. 1. It is preferable for the player that the right-handed game ball does not enter the electric chew 22.

  The distribution ratios for each jackpot in the lottery of FIG. 1 and the allocation ratios for each jackpot in the lottery of FIG. 2 are as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, there is a feature in each jackpot distribution rate in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, and this point will be described in detail later.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, any of the lottery shown in FIG. 1 or the lottery shown in FIG. The opening pattern when winning a small hit is as shown in FIG. That is, regardless of whether the lottery of special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is won, the opening is first executed for 0.004 seconds. Next, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened once for 0.1 seconds and then closed for 0.3 seconds as a round interval. That is, the small hit release game is executed for a total of 0.4 seconds. Finally, the ending is executed for 0.004 seconds.

  In this way, if the lottery of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is won, the execution time of the small hit game (the time from the start of the opening to the end of the ending) is very short, 0.408 seconds in total. On time. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being aware of the execution of the small hit game as much as possible. That is, as will be described later, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, small winning winnings frequently occur in the special symbol lottery (see FIG. 10A). For this reason, it is made difficult for the player to feel as much as possible of the annoyance of frequently occurring small wins (small win games). In the case of winning a small bonus in the special drawing 1 lottery, the special special display 1a 41a will stop displaying "Special Figure 1_small winning symbol" and if the special drawing 2 lottery will be won Is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the lottery for the big hit or the small win is performed based on the “big hit random number”. This is based on “random numbers”. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. As shown in FIG. 10B, the hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the hit type random number, the random number acquired based on the winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 includes “reach random number” and “special pattern fluctuation pattern random number”. .

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the special symbol lottery is not a big hit (in the case of the present case, it is a small win). Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of the production symbols shown. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-127.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the special symbol. The special figure fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include a normal symbol random number (per random number) and a common symbol variation pattern random number shown in FIG. 9B. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The regular pattern variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a regular pattern variation pattern including a variation time of a normal symbol. The usual fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 10A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a special pattern 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. 11). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, it is possible to accelerate the digestion of the special figure hold and to make it easy to generate an effective winning (a prize that can be stored as the special figure hold) at the starting port.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having more normal symbol random numbers (per hit random) determined to be hit than a normal symbol per-decision table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 10D). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes the normal winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 84 ms in the non-short-time state, while it is 80 ms in the short-time state, regardless of whether the normal symbol lottery result is hit or lost. It is. The stop time of the normal symbol is set to 8 ms when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, and is set to 500 ms when the lottery is lost.

  Further, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, in the non-time-saving state, an auxiliary game is performed in which the electric chew 22 opens once for 600 ms and then closes for 30000 ms. On the other hand, in the short-time state, an auxiliary game in which the electric chew 22 is opened once for 620 ms and then closed for 29500 ms is performed, and an auxiliary game in which the electric chew 22 is opened only once for 5800 ms and then closed for 100 ms. May be performed. In the short time state of this embodiment, there are cases where two types of auxiliary games are performed (open patterns A and B) as described above, and the reason will be described later.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function of the electronic chew 22 are activated, the electric chew 22 is compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Is easily opened, and it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the second start port 21. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “entry easy state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “non-entry easy state”. The easy-to-enter state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second start port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the easy entry state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a high base state. On the other hand, the non-entering easy state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a low base state.

  In the easy-to-enter state, not all the functions described above may be activated. That is, the function is not activated by activation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the open time extension function of the electric chew 22. It is sufficient that the electric chew 22 is easier to be opened than at times. Further, in the short time state in this embodiment, the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is the same as that in the non-short time state (see FIG. 13), and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 is not activated. However, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened may be activated in the easy entry state. Further, the easy entry state may be controlled independently without accompanying the short time state.

  By the way, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, one of the two types of opening patterns is set even in the short time state. That is, the opening pattern A (first opening pattern) or the opening pattern B (second opening pattern) is set. Here, among the easy entry states, the easy entry state to be set to the release pattern A is referred to as “entrance easy state A (privilege game state, first entry easy state)”. The easy entry state to be set will be referred to as “entry easy state B (second easy entry state)”.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the opening time (620 ms) in the opening pattern A is only slightly longer than the opening time (600 ms) of the opening pattern X in the non-short-time state. The closing time (29500 ms) in the opening pattern A is only slightly shorter than the closing time (30000 ms) of the opening pattern X in the non-short-time state. Therefore, the easy-to-enter state A is a state in which it is much easier to enter the electric chew 22 than the non-entry easy state, and can be said to be a state that is substantially the same as the non-entry easy state. That is, the opening pattern A can be said to be an opening pattern in which a game ball flowing down the second flow path R <b> 2 is easier to enter the third starting port 25 than the electric chew 22. Therefore, even if the game ball is driven rightward into the second flow path R <b> 2 in the easy entry state A, it is difficult to enter the electric chew 22. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the third start port 25 is arranged below the electric chew 22 on the second flow path R <b> 2. Therefore, in the easy-to-enter state A, it is possible to make a lottery as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the opening time (5800 ms) in the opening pattern B is sufficiently longer than the opening time (600 ms) of the opening pattern X in the non-short-time state. The closing time (100 ms) in the opening pattern B is very short compared to the closing time (30000 ms) of the opening pattern X in the non-short-time state. Therefore, it can be said that the easy entry state B is a state in which game balls are likely to enter the electric chew 22 more frequently than the non-entry easy state. That is, the opening pattern B can be said to be an opening pattern in which a game ball flowing down the second flow path R <b> 2 is easier to enter the electric chew 22 than the third starting port 25. However, in the present embodiment, as described above, even if the jackpot is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, there is no benefit given to the player in the jackpot game. And the number of prize balls by entering the electric chew 22 (second starting port 21) is only one. Therefore, there is no merit for the player even if game balls are frequently entered into the electric chew 22 by making a right strike. Therefore, in the easy-to-enter state B, the game ball is driven leftward toward the first flow path R1, and the game is played so as to aim at entering the first start port 20.

  When it is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot game, whether it is controlled to the easy-to-enter state A or the easy-to-enter state B is based on the type of jackpot and the game state at the time of winning (see FIG. 7). Specifically, if you win a special V long 16R jackpot or a normal V long 16R jackpot in the low probability non-time short state (normal gaming state) or the high probability short time state, the easy entry state A (High-precision time-short A state) On the other hand, if you win a special V long 4R jackpot or a normal V long 4R jackpot in the low-accuracy non-short-time state or high-precision time-short state, the easy-to-enter state B (high-precision time short B) State).

  In addition, when winning the V short 5R jackpot in the lottery of FIG. 1 and controlling to the short-time state after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the easy entry state A. In addition, when winning the jackpot (V short 16R jackpot, V short 4R jackpot, V short 5R jackpot) in the special drawing 2 lottery game, and controlling to the short-time state after the jackpot game, it will be controlled to easy entry state A Will be.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V long jackpot is in a high probability state if the game is passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. Be controlled. When controlled to the high probability state, the high probability state will continue substantially until the start of the next jackpot game (that is, until the next jackpot winning).

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the time-short state is controlled after the jackpot game, the time-short state is substantially continued until the start of the next jackpot game, and the number of times (100 times or 50 times) is consumed. There is a case where the short-time state continues until it is done. Therefore, for example, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 100 times after the high-precision time-short A state in which the time-saving number is set to 100 times, the time-short state is controlled to the non-time-short state. . In this case, since the high probability state remains, the state shifts to the highly accurate non-short-time state.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a non-pick-up easy state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. A state in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (a jackpot game state)”.

5. Explanation of Game Flow Next, the game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 16, in this embodiment, there are a low-accuracy non-short-time state (normal gaming state), a high-accuracy short-time A state, a high-accuracy short-time B state, a low-accuracy short-time A state, and a high-accuracy non-short-time state. The game will be played while moving between. And in order of low-accuracy non-short-time state ⇒ low-accuracy short-time A state ⇒ high-accuracy short-time B state ⇒ high-accuracy short-time A state ⇒ high-accuracy non-short-time state It is set. That is, it is characterized in that the high accuracy non-short time state is set to be more advantageous to the player than the high accuracy time short state. In FIG. 16, the case of shifting to the high-accuracy non-short-time state is indicated by hatched arrows. Hereinafter, each game state will be described in detail.

  In the low-probability non-short-time state, a left turn is made to win a game ball at the first starting port 20. And it will aim at the big hit in the lottery of the special figure 1. As shown in FIG. 7, if a big win is won in the lottery of Fig. 1 in a low probability non-short-time state, a V long 16R big win (special V long 16R big hit or normal V long 16R big hit) is made with a probability of 50%. In this case, since it is possible to make a V prize, it is possible to shift to the highly accurate time-short A state after the big hit game. Further, it becomes a V long 4R jackpot (special V long 4R jackpot or normal V long 4R jackpot) with a probability of 30%. In this case, V can be won, but after the big hit game, it shifts to the high probability time-short B state. And with a 15% probability, V short 5R jackpot. In this case, since it is practically impossible to make a V prize, the low probability non-short time state is again controlled after the big hit game.

  In the highly accurate time-short A state (highly accurate first easy entry state), as described above, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the third starting port 25. At this time, the easy-to-enter state A is substantially a non-enterable state, so that the electric chew 22 is difficult to open, and a winning ball for winning the electric chew 22 can hardly be obtained. However, in this embodiment, the third start port 25 is arranged to start “25” on the second flow path R2 (see FIG. 2). Therefore, it is possible to acquire a lot of prize balls by winning a prize at the third start opening 25. In other words, in the highly accurate time-short A state, although it is difficult for the game ball to enter the electric chew 22, the base that is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls is increased by entering the third starting port 25, It is possible to aim for a big hit in the lottery of Special Figure 1.

  As shown in FIG. 7, if a big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 in the high-precision time-short A state (high-precision time-short state), the V long 16R big win will be made with a probability of 50%. In this case, since it is possible to win V, it is possible to shift to the highly accurate time-short A state again after the big hit game. Therefore, in the high-accuracy short-time A state, it is possible to make it seem to be a game that loops the high-probability state (that is, the high-accuracy short-time A state) with a probability of 50% (first distribution ratio). In addition, with a probability of 30%, V-Long 4R is a big hit. In this case, V can be won, but after the big hit game, it shifts to the high probability time-short B state. And with a 15% probability, V short 5R jackpot. In this case, since it is practically impossible to make a V prize, the game is controlled to the low probability non-short time state after the big hit game.

  In the highly accurate time-short B state (the highly accurate second easy entry state), the electric chew 22 is easily opened as described above, but winning to the electric chew 22 by right-handed has no merit for the player. For this reason, even in a high probability state, the player makes a left turn to win a game ball at the first start port 20. And it will aim at the big hit in the lottery of the special figure 1. In the high-probability time-short B state, an effect is performed so that the player is not aware of the high-probability state, as will be described later. That is, when it is controlled to the high accuracy time short B state, it looks like a so-called latent probability variation state.

  As shown in FIG. 7, if a big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. In this case, since it is possible to make a V prize, it is possible to shift to the highly accurate time-short A state after the big hit game. In addition, with a probability of 30%, V-Long 4R is a big hit. In this case, V winning can be made, but after the big hit game, the high-precision time-short B state is entered again. And with a 15% probability, V short 5R jackpot. In this case, since it is practically impossible to make a V prize, the game is controlled to the low probability non-short time state after the big hit game.

  In the highly accurate non-short-time state (high-probability non-entry easy state), since it is a non-entrance easy state, the electric chew 22 is difficult to be released, and even if it is hit to the right, almost no winning ball is won by winning the electric chew 22 Cannot be acquired. However, in this embodiment, the third start port 25 is arranged to start “25” on the second flow path R2 (see FIG. 2). Therefore, it is possible to acquire a lot of prize balls by winning a prize at the third start opening 25. That is, in the high-accuracy non-short-time state, as in the high-accuracy time-short A state, the player makes a right turn to win a game ball at the third starting port 25. Thus, by winning at the third starting port 25, it is possible to aim for a big hit in the lottery of FIG. 1 while increasing the base, which is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of shot balls.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a big win in the lottery of Fig. 1 in a highly accurate non-short-time state, a total of 85% probability is a V long jackpot (special V long 16R jackpot, normal V long 16R jackpot, special V long 4R jackpot, normal V long 4R jackpot, V long 2R jackpot). In this case, if a V win is made during a jackpot game based on the winning of each V long jackpot, it is set to be controlled again in a highly accurate non-short-time state after the jackpot game. That is, it is possible to loop the highly accurate non-short-time state with a probability of 85%. Therefore, once the high-accuracy non-short-time state is controlled, it is possible to loop the high-probability state (that is, the high-accuracy non-short-time state) with a higher probability than when the high-accuracy time-short A state is controlled. In other words, the expected value of the base per predetermined time after being controlled to the highly accurate non-short state is set higher than the expected value of the base per predetermined time after being controlled to the highly accurate time-short state. In this way, the highly accurate non-short-time state is set to the most advantageous gaming state for the player. Even if it is controlled to the high probability non-short-time state, the V short 5R jackpot will be a 15% probability of the jackpot won in the lottery of FIG. In this case, since it is practically impossible to win V, the game is controlled to the low-probability time-short A state after the big hit game.

  In the low-probability time-short A state, since it is the easy entry state A, the electric chew 22 is hardly opened as if it is a non-entry easy state. Therefore, it is almost impossible to obtain a prize ball by winning the electric Chu 22. However, in this embodiment, the third start port 25 is arranged to start “25” on the second flow path R2 (see FIG. 2). Therefore, as in the high-precision time-short A state and the high-precision non-time-short state, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the third start opening 25. Thus, by winning at the third starting port 25, it is possible to aim for a big hit in the lottery of FIG. 1 while increasing the base, which is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of shot balls. However, in the low-accuracy short-time A state, as shown in FIG. 7, the number of time-shortenings is set to 50 when the transition is triggered by the winning of the V short 5R jackpot in the high-accuracy non-short-time state. Therefore, until the special symbol fluctuation display is executed 50 times, the big win is aimed at the lottery of the special figure 1.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the low probability short-time A state (low-probability short time state), if you win a big win in the lottery of Special Figure 1, there is a total of 85% probability of a V long jackpot (special V long 16R big hit, normal V long 16R jackpot, special V long 4R jackpot, normal V long 4R jackpot, V long 2R jackpot). In this case, if a V win is made during a jackpot game based on the winning of each V long jackpot, the game is controlled to a highly accurate non-short-time state after the jackpot game. That is, it is possible to pull back to the highly accurate non-short-time state with a probability of 85%. In addition, there is a 15% probability of a V short 15R jackpot. In this case, although it is practically impossible to win a V, it is controlled to a low-probability time-short A state in which the time-saving number is set to 50 again after the big hit game. In this way, in the low-probability time-short state A, if the big hit is not won before 50 time-saving times are consumed, the low-probability non-time-short state (normal game state) will be entered.

  By the way, in this embodiment, a plurality of triggers for shifting to the highly probable non-short-time state, which is the most advantageous gaming state, are prepared. First of all, there is a case where a special V long 16R jackpot is triggered in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-probability time-short state. In this case, it is controlled to a highly accurate time-short A state in which the number of time-savings is set to 100 after winning a V and winning the jackpot game. At this time, if the game ball that flows rightward and flows down the second flow path R2 enters the third starting port 25 or the electric chew 22 and the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times, the time-short state is changed to the non-time-short state. Migrate to That is, it is possible to shift from the high-precision time-short A state to the high-precision non-time-short state by digesting 100 times. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game characteristic that the closer to the number of times, the closer the game state is to be advantageous to the player. Even if the normal V long 16R jackpot is won, and even after the jackpot game is controlled to the high-probability time-short A state, the short-time state will continue until the start of the next jackpot game, so it shifts to the high-probability non-time-short state. I can't. In this embodiment, the special V long 16R jackpot allocation rate (10%) is set lower than the normal V long 16R jackpot allocation rate (40%) (see FIG. 7). Among them, the rare value is high.

  Second, there is a case where a special V long 4R jackpot is triggered in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-probability time-short state. In this case, it is controlled to the high-precision time-short B state in which the time-saving number is set to 100 after winning the V and winning the big hit game. At this time, the game ball that flows leftward and flows down the first flow path R1 enters the first starting port 20, and can be shifted to a highly accurate non-short-time state by digestion of the short-time number of times. Accordingly, even in this case, it is possible to provide a novel game characteristic that the closer the number of times the time is spent, the closer the game state is to be advantageous to the player. Even if the normal V-long 4R jackpot is won and the high-probability time-short B state is controlled after the big-bonus game, the short-time state will continue until the start of the next jackpot game, so it will shift to the high-probability non-time-short state. I can't. In this embodiment, the special V-long 4R jackpot allocation rate (10%) is set lower than the normal V-long 4R jackpot allocation rate (20%) (see FIG. 7). Above all, the rare value is made high.

  Third, there is a case where the V long 2R jackpot is won in the low probability non-time short state or the high probability short time state. In this case, if winning V, it is possible to shift to a highly accurate non-short-time state after a big hit game. Therefore, as described above, since the short-time digestion is not triggered, it is possible to give the player an exhilarating feeling that the player suddenly shifts to the most advantageous non-short-time state. In this embodiment, the distribution ratio (5%) for the V long 2R jackpot is set lower than any jackpot allocation ratio to be won in the lottery shown in FIG. Thereby, it is possible to increase the premiere feeling of the V long 2R jackpot and give the player a sense of accomplishment by assigning the V long 2R jackpot.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, among the high probability states, three states are created: a highly accurate time-short A state, a highly accurate time-short B state, and a highly accurate non-time-short state. Then, the loop rate (85%) that shifts to the high-accuracy non-short-time state again in the big-winning win when being controlled in the high-precision non-short-time state is again in the big-winning win when being controlled in the high-precision short-time A state It is set to be higher than the loop rate (50%) for shifting to the high-accuracy time-short A state (see FIG. 7). As a result, it is possible for a player who generally considers the high-accuracy time-short A state to be the most advantageous gaming state to think that a more advantageous gaming state (high-probability non-short-time state) can occur. It is. That is, it is possible to provide a novel gameability that makes it appear that there is a gaming state in which the loop rate to the high probability state is higher than the high-probability short-time A state.

  In this embodiment, in any game state, the game is basically performed so that the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is performed, and the game is performed so that the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is hardly performed. This is because the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is set to be very disadvantageous for the player as compared to the lottery shown in FIG. 1 (see FIG. 7). However, since it does not mean that the electric chew 22 is not entered at all when the player hits the right, the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is slightly performed. The meaning of the lottery in FIG. 2 will be described in detail later.

6). Next, the flow of effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. In this embodiment, a production mode is set corresponding to each gaming state. The effect mode is an effect mode in the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different, for example, the appearing characters, items, and background images are different, and the variable effect is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, a daytime mode corresponding to a low-accuracy non-short-time state, a night mode corresponding to a high-accuracy short-time A state, and a latent-daytime mode corresponding to a high-accuracy short-time B state There are a space mode corresponding to the high-precision non-short-time state and a city mode corresponding to the low-precision time-short A state. In FIG. 17, the transition to the space mode is indicated by a hatched arrow.

  When the daytime mode is set, as shown in FIG. 18A, a daytime background image H1 indicating the daytime is displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the daytime background image H1 recognize that it is controlled to the low probability non-short time state (normal game state). When the night mode, the space mode, or the city mode is switched to the day mode, as shown in FIG. Only the time is displayed. By displaying the left-handed image La, the player grasps the situation to be left-handed and aims to win the first starting port 20.

  When the night mode is set, as shown in FIG. 18B, a night background image H2 indicating the night is displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the night background image H2 recognize that the game state is controlled to a relatively advantageous gaming state (highly accurate time-short A state). Further, during the setting of the night mode, as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the right-handed image Ra for prompting the right-handing is continuously displayed on the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, the player can grasp the situation to be right-handed and can aim for winning in the third starting port 25.

  When the latent day mode is set, the day background image H1 is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 18A as in the case of the day mode. It should be noted that effects other than the daytime background image H1 (for example, appearing characters, effect symbols, etc.) are set to be the same as those during the daytime mode setting. Therefore, it is possible to make it impossible to determine whether the player is viewing the daytime background image H1 or the like in the low-accuracy non-short-time state or the high-probability time-short B state. That is, it is possible to play the game while giving the player a sense of expectation that the player may be controlled to the highly accurate time-short B state. When the night mode, the space mode, or the city mode is switched to the latent day mode, the left-handed image La is displayed on the upper left portion of the display screen 7a for a predetermined time. By displaying the left-handed image La, the player grasps the situation to be left-handed and aims to win the first starting port 20.

  When the space mode is set, as shown in FIG. 18C, a space background image H3 indicating the universe is displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the space background image H3 recognize that the game state is controlled to the most advantageous gaming state (highly accurate non-short-time state). Further, during the space mode setting, as shown in FIG. 18C, the right-handed image Ra is continuously displayed on the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, the player can grasp the situation to be right-handed and can aim for winning in the third starting port 25.

  When the city mode is set, as shown in FIG. 18D, a city background image H4 indicating the city is displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, although the most advantageous gaming state (high probability non-short-time state) has ended for the player who has seen the city background image H4, it is still controlled to a relatively advantageous gaming state (low-probability time short-A state). Can be recognized. Further, during the setting of the town mode, as shown in FIG. 18D, the right-handed image Ra is continuously displayed on the upper right portion of the display screen 7a. By displaying the right-handed image Ra, the player can grasp the situation to be right-handed and can aim for winning in the third starting port 25.

  Next, the production flow of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, when the daytime mode or the subtle daytime mode is set, it is assumed that the jackpot is won in the lottery shown in FIG. In this case, the battle effect is executed during the jackpot effect accompanying the jackpot game. In the battle effect, either the battle victory effect or the battle defeat effect is executed after the battle entry effect. In this embodiment, the battle entry effect is an effect of displaying the battle entry image B1 (see FIG. 65C) where the main character and the enemy character begin to fight on the display screen 7a. The battle victory effect is an effect of displaying on the display screen 7a a battle victory image B2 (see FIG. 65D) in which the hero character wins against an enemy character. On the other hand, the battle defeat effect is an effect of displaying a battle defeat image B3 (see FIG. 65 (H)) in which the hero character is defeated by an enemy character on the display screen 7a.

  50% chance of winning a V-long 16R jackpot (special V-long 16R jackpot, normal V-long 16R jackpot) with a 50% probability )become. Therefore, in this case, a battle victory effect is executed. After that, if the state shifts to the high accuracy time / short state A, the mode is switched to the night mode. On the other hand, a V long 4R jackpot (special V long 4R jackpot, normal V long 4R jackpot) is likely with 30% probability, and a V short 5R jackpot with 15% probability. In these cases, a battle defeat effect is executed. That is, the battle defeat effect is executed with a total of 45% probability. However, if the V short 5R jackpot, it will be set to daytime mode because it will be in the low probability non-time short state after the big jackpot game, and if it is V long 4R big hit, it will be in the high probability time short B state after the big hit game, so Set.

  When the night mode is set, the high-probability time-short A state is maintained, so that the high-probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game. At this time, if a big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, as in the case of the daytime mode set forth above, the V long 16R jackpot is won with a probability of 50%. Therefore, in this case, a battle victory effect is executed, and then the night mode is set again in accordance with the transition to the high-accuracy short-time A state. In this way, it is possible to make the player think as if the night mode (the production mode corresponding to the high probability state) loops at 50% (the probability variation continuation rate is 50%). On the other hand, similarly to the case where the daytime mode is set, the battle defeat effect is executed with a total of 45% probability, and the daytime mode or the latent daytime mode is set after the jackpot game.

  By the way, in this embodiment, there is a case in which the mode shifts to the highly accurate non-time reduction A state in which the number of time reductions is set to 100, and the mode is switched to the night mode. In other words, the special V long 16R jackpot may be won in the low-accuracy non-short-time state or the high-precision time-short state, and the night mode may be set through a battle victory effect. In this case, as shown in FIG. 66 (D), the night background image H2 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the space mode transition suggestion effect is executed. The space mode suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the transition to the space mode that is most advantageous to the player. In this embodiment, the suggestion image U1 indicating “change to the space mode after 100 changes!” Is displayed on the display screen 7a. It is an effect to do. With this space mode transition suggestion effect, the player can be made aware of the transition to the space mode when the special symbol change display is executed 100 more times.

  After that, if the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times, the night mode is switched to the space mode with the transition to the highly accurate non-short-time state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 67 (C), the space background image H3 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the space mode transition effect is executed. The space mode transition effect is an effect that indicates the transition to the space mode, and in this embodiment, the character image U2 indicating “space mode entry!” Is displayed on the display screen 7a. With this space mode transition effect, it is possible to give the player an uplifting feeling that the player has transitioned to the space mode.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is a case in which the mode shifts to the high-precision time-short B state in which the time-saving number is set to 100 times, and is switched to the latent day mode. That is, there is a case where the special V long 4R jackpot is won in the low-accuracy non-short-time state or the high-accuracy time-short state, and the latent-daytime mode is set through the battle defeat effect. In this case, as shown in FIG. 68 (D), the daytime background image H1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the space mode transition suggestion effect is executed. This makes it possible for a player who is disappointed to see the battle defeat effect to think that it is a resurgence effect to be able to shift to the space mode.

  After that, if the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times, the sub-daytime mode is switched to the space mode as the high-accuracy non-short-time state transitions. At this time, as shown in FIG. 68 (G), the space background image H3 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the space mode transition effect is executed. In this way, in this embodiment, even if the battle defeat effect is executed, there is a case where the space mode is shifted to after a short time of 100 times, and the player is provided with a variety of space mode transitions. Is possible.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the space mode can be set without going through the space mode transition suggestion effect described above (see FIGS. 66D and 68D). That is, when the day mode (or the latent day mode) or the night mode is set, the V long 2R jackpot may be won in the lottery shown in FIG. In this case, the awakening effect is executed through the battle entry effect during the jackpot effect accompanying the jackpot game. The awakening effect is an effect that suggests a sudden transition to the space mode. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 69C, the awakening effect is an effect of displaying the awakening image K1 indicating the awakening of the main character on the display screen 7a. . When the jackpot effect is finished through the awakening effect, the mode is switched to the space mode in accordance with the transition to the highly accurate non-short-time state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 69D, the space background image H3 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the space mode transition effect is executed. In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to make the player expect that the player can expect to shift to the space mode by executing the awakening effect suddenly during the battle effect.

  When the space mode is set in this manner, the high-probability non-short-time state is established, and thus the high-probability state continues until the start of the next jackpot game. At this time, if the big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, a total of 85% of the probability is a V long jackpot (V long 16R jackpot, V long 4R jackpot, V long 2R jackpot). Therefore, in this case, the battle victory effect is executed, and then the space mode is set again in accordance with the transition to the highly accurate non-short-time state again. In other words, unlike the case of winning a big win in the special drawing 1 lottery in the highly accurate time-short A state, it is a V long 4R jackpot that triggers the execution of the battle defeat effect and a V long 2R jackpot that triggers the execution of the awakening effect. Even so, execute the battle victory effect and enter the space mode. In this way, it is possible to make the player think that the space mode (high probability state) loops at 85% (the probability variation continuation rate is 85%). In other words, in the space mode, it is possible to make it appear that the probability variation continuation rate is higher than in the night mode. On the other hand, if the V short 5R jackpot is achieved with a probability of 15%, the battle defeat effect is executed, and then the town mode is set in accordance with the transition to the low-probability time-short A state.

  When the city mode is set, the time-saving state continues until 50 time-saving times are consumed. At this time, if the big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. Therefore, in this case, the battle victory effect is executed, and then the space mode is set in accordance with the transition to the highly accurate non-short-time state. On the other hand, if the V short 5R jackpot is achieved with a probability of 15%, a battle defeat effect is executed, and then the city mode is set again in accordance with the transition to the low-probability short-time A state. If 50 times are shortened, the daytime mode is set along with the transition to the low-accuracy timeless state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 18A, the daytime background image H1 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the left-handed image La is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make the player know that switching from right-handed to left-handed.

7). When the jackpot determination process is executed during the variation display of the special symbol Next, with respect to the case where the jackpot determination process of the other special symbol is performed during the variation display of one special symbol in the pachinko gaming machine 1, FIG. And it demonstrates based on FIG. This pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute the change display of the second special symbol even during the change display of the first special symbol, and the change of the first special symbol even during the change display of the second special symbol. Display can be performed. That is, the simultaneous fluctuation of the so-called special figure 1 and special figure 2 can be executed.

  Then, as described above, in the lottery of FIG. 1 (special figure 1 jackpot determination process), it is always determined to be a jackpot except when it is determined to be a jackpot (see FIG. 10A). In other words, if the lottery shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the special drawing 2 lottery (special figure 2 jackpot determination process), it is always determined to be a small jackpot unless the jackpot is determined (see FIG. 10A). In other words, if the lottery shown in FIG.

  Here, this embodiment is characterized by the points shown in FIG. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, it is assumed that one special symbol lottery is won in a small win. In this case, with respect to one of the special symbols, a variable display based on winning a small hit (hereinafter referred to as “small hit variable display”) is started. And the big hit determination process of the other special symbol shall be performed during the small hit variation display of one special symbol. At this time, in the jackpot determination process, it is possible not to be determined to be a jackpot. That is, during the small hit variation display of one special symbol, it is possible to cancel the big hit determination of the other special symbol. For example, even if the lottery shown in FIG. However, when the jackpot determination process for the other special symbol is executed while the small bonus variation display of one special symbol is being performed, it is determined whether or not the jackpot determination process is in the jackpot determination process (this book It will always be a small hit in the form).

  When the small hit variation display of one special symbol is completed, the small hit game is started after a stop time (definite time). It is assumed that the change display of the other special symbol is made at the start timing of the small hit game. In this case, the variation display of the other special symbol is extended only for the execution time of the small hit game (408 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 8). For example, it is assumed that the variation display of the special figure 2 is executed at the start timing of the small hit game based on the special prize winning of the special figure 1. In this case, the measurement of the fluctuation time in FIG. 2 is temporarily interrupted when the small hit game is started and restarted when the small hit game is completed. Therefore, at the start of the execution of the small hit game, the change display of the special figure is not forcibly terminated as will be described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, a case is assumed where a big win is won by lottery of one special symbol. In this case, for one of the special symbols, a variation display based on the jackpot winning (hereinafter referred to as a “jackpot variation display”) is started. Then, during the jackpot variation display of one special symbol, the jackpot determination process for the other special symbol is executed. At this time, in the jackpot determination process, the jackpot is not determined. Furthermore, it is not determined to be a small hit. Therefore, it is determined to be lost. For example, if the jackpot determination process of special figure 2 is executed while the big hit variation display of special figure 1 is displayed, the special figure 2 is always judged to be lost.

  And if the jackpot fluctuation of one special symbol is completed, the jackpot game is started after a stop time. It is assumed that the change display of the other special symbol is made at the start timing of the jackpot game. In this case, the other special symbol is forcibly terminated at the start timing of the jackpot game, and is stopped and displayed with a lost symbol. For example, even if the variation display of the special figure 2 is being executed at the start timing of the big hit game based on the big prize winning of the special figure 1, the special figure 2 is forcibly stopped and displayed with the lost symbol. In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the case where both the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36 are operated simultaneously.

  Next, the case of right-handed in the highly accurate time-short A state will be described based on the timing chart shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 21, a state is shown in which the state has shifted to the high-accuracy time-short A state after the big hit game. Here, while the jackpot game is being executed before the transition to the high-probability time-short A state, although it is controlled to the low-probability non-time-short state, a right-hand strike is made to win the game ball in the first big winning opening 30 Yes. At this time, even in the non-time-short state in this embodiment, it is easy to determine that the winning symbol is a normal symbol lottery when the right-handed game ball passes through the gate 28 (see FIG. 10D). . Accordingly, during the execution of the jackpot game, a right-handed game ball enters the electric chew 22 and it is easy to store up to four second special figure holds. A third start port 25 is also arranged on the second flow path R2. Therefore, during the execution of the jackpot game, the right-handed game ball enters the third start opening 25 and it is easy to accumulate up to four first special figure holds.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 21, description will be made on the assumption that the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are respectively stored, and the state shifts to the high-precision time-short A state. As shown in FIG. 21, when the big hit game ends, the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 are performed simultaneously by the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold. At this time, in this embodiment, the jackpot determination process in FIG. 1 is executed in preference to the jackpot determination process in FIG. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 described later, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the first special operation process (S106) is executed before the second special operation process (S107). The jackpot determination process of special figure 1 is performed. In the jackpot determination process of this special figure 1, it is assumed that a small win is won. Thereby, the small hit variation display of the special figure 1 is started before the fluctuation display of the special figure 2.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21, even if the big hit determination process based on the four second special figure holdings is executed during the small hit variation display of special figure 1, it is not determined that the big hit. In other words, by starting the small hit variation display of special figure 1 first, it is possible not to be determined to be a big hit in the lottery of special figure 2. In the short time state, the variation time of the special figure 2 is set to an extremely short time of 100 ms (see FIG. 11), and the four special figure 2 reservations are digested in a short time. In the present embodiment, the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is always determined to be a big win except when it is determined to be a big win (see FIG. 10A). That is, the probability of being determined to be a small hit in the lottery shown in FIG.

  Therefore, the small hit variation display of the special figure 1 can be continuously performed. Accordingly, even if the right-handed game ball enters the electric chew 22 and the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 2 is executed, the special hit change display shown in FIG. It is possible to cancel the jackpot determination in FIG. In this manner, in the high-accuracy short-time A state, it is possible to determine that the jackpot is determined only by the advantageous special drawing 1 lottery, and not to determine the big win by the disadvantageous special drawing 2.

  In the highly accurate time-short A state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in one auxiliary game is 620 ms (see FIG. 13). Only one ball enters the electric chew 22 per auxiliary game. Since the closing time of the electric Chu 22 in one auxiliary game is a sufficiently long time of 29500 ms (see FIG. 13), the next auxiliary game is not started immediately. In this way, the frequency of entering the electric chew 22 is made sufficiently lower than the frequency of entering the third starting port 25. Therefore, in the highly accurate time-short A state, it is possible to prevent the situation where the big hit determination of FIG. 1 is canceled based on the small hit fluctuation display of FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, the highly accurate time-short A state has been described, but the same is true for the highly accurate non-time-short state. In other words, after the big hit game based on the winning of the V long 2R jackpot, when shifting to the highly probable non-short-time state, it is assumed that one or more first special figure holds are stored in advance. In addition, even when 100 time reductions are digested in the high-accuracy short-time state and a transition to the high-accuracy non-time-short state is made, there may be a situation where one or more special figure 1 reservations are stored in advance. Accordingly, the small hit variation display of the special figure 1 is started before the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2 and, as shown in FIG. 21, the special hit 2 display based on the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 1 as shown in FIG. It is possible to cancel the jackpot determination. Therefore, even in the high-precision non-short-time state, as in the high-precision time-short A state, it is possible to determine that it is a big win only by the advantageous special drawing 1 lottery, It is possible not to be determined.

  Further, even in the highly accurate non-short-time state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in one auxiliary game is 600 ms (see FIG. 13), so that only one ball enters the electric chew 22 for one auxiliary game. Since the closing time of the electric chew 22 in one auxiliary game is a sufficiently long time of 30000 ms (see FIG. 13), the next auxiliary game is not started immediately. In this way, the frequency of entering the electric chew 22 is made sufficiently lower than the frequency of entering the third starting port 25. Therefore, even in a highly accurate non-short-time state, it is possible to prevent a situation where the jackpot determination in FIG. 1 is canceled based on the small hit variation display in FIG.

  If it is a pachinko gaming machine in which the control to the high probability state is limited by the number of times of special symbol fluctuation display (so-called ST number), the jackpot of special figure 1 based on the small hit fluctuation display of special figure 2 If the determination is canceled, the disadvantage to the player is great. However, since this pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game, in the high probability non-short-time state or high-precision time-short A state, Even if the jackpot determination in FIG. 1 is canceled based on the win variation display, the player is hardly affected.

  Next, a case where the right hand is made in the highly accurate time-short B state will be described based on the timing chart shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 22, description will be made on the assumption that the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are respectively stored and the state shifts to the high-precision time-short B state. As shown in FIG. 22, when the big hit game ends, the small hit variation display of special figure 1 is started before the variable display of special figure 2 as described above. However, in the high-probability time-short B state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in one auxiliary game is 5800 ms (see FIG. 13), so that four or more game balls enter the electric chew 22 for each auxiliary game. Can do. The closing time of the electric chew 22 in one auxiliary game is an extremely short time of 100 ms (see FIG. 13), and the next auxiliary game can be started immediately.

  Thus, in the high-probability time-short B state, game balls frequently enter the electric chew 22, so that the state in which the special figure 2 hold is always stored is maintained. In the present embodiment, the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is always determined to be a big win except when it is determined to be a big win (see FIG. 10A). That is, the probability of being determined to be a small hit in the lottery shown in FIG. For this reason, the small hit variation display in the special figure 2 continues continuously. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 22, the small hit variation display of the special figure 1 is frequently extended by the small hit game based on the small win winning of the special figure 2. As a result, the jackpot determination process in FIG. 1 is not easily executed. In other words, in the high-probability time-short B state, even if the player makes a right-hand shot, it is almost impossible to aim for a big win in the lottery shown in FIG. Therefore, it is more advantageous to aim at entering the first starting port 20 than to aim at entering the third starting port 25, and the player is left-handed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the game is basically performed only by the lottery shown in FIG. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the player is left-handed and aims to win a big win through the lottery shown in FIG. Further, in the high-accuracy short-time A state, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set to the opening pattern A (see FIG. 13) that makes it easier to enter the third starting port 25 than the second starting port 21. For this reason, the player wins a big hit in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 based on entering the third starting port 25 by hitting the right hand. At this time, even if a game ball enters the electric Chu 22 to some extent, it is possible to prevent it from being determined to be a big win in the lottery shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the high-precision time-short B state, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set to the opening pattern B (see FIG. 13) that makes it easier to enter the second starting port 21 than the third starting port 25. Even if it is right-handed at this time, it is possible to prevent the jackpot from being determined by the lottery shown in FIG. Furthermore, even if the jackpot is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, it is set so that there is no privilege given to the player in the jackpot game (see FIG. 7). Therefore, in the high-probability time-short B state, a left-handed hit is made and the big win is aimed at by the lottery shown in FIG. 1 based on the entry into the first starting port 20.

  In the highly accurate non-short-time state, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set to the opening pattern X (see FIG. 13) that is easier to enter the third starting port 25 than the second starting port 21. For this reason, the player wins a big hit in the lottery shown in FIG. At this time, even if a game ball enters the electric Chu 22 to some extent, it is possible to prevent it from being determined to be a big win in the lottery shown in FIG.

  In this way, in the present embodiment, by devising the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 in each gaming state, it is possible to determine which jackpot is not determined by the lottery of the other special figure due to the fluctuation display of one special figure. Even in the gaming state, a very special gameability (gameability) is achieved in which a lottery in FIG.

8). Countermeasures for right-handed hits in the normal gaming state In this embodiment, the third start port 25 is relatively easy to enter the second flow path R2 in order to make the right-handed lottery in FIG. (Start “25”). However, by providing the third starting port 25, the player may make a right turn from the normal gaming state (low probability non-temporal state) and aim at entering the third starting port 25. In other words, there is a risk that an unintended game may be performed without the player making a left-handed game in the normal gaming state. Therefore, the right-hand measures are taken in the normal gaming state as follows.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the gate 28 is arranged so that the game ball that is driven rightward and driven toward the second flow path R <b> 2 almost always passes through the gate 28. If the normal symbol lottery is executed in the normal gaming state, the game is almost a win (see FIG. 10D). Furthermore, the gate 28 and the electric chew 22 are arranged vertically so that the game ball that has passed through the gate 28 can enter the electric chew 22 as it is if it is determined that the normal symbol lottery based on the passage is successful. In addition, an opening pattern X of the electric chew 22 (see FIG. 13), a normal symbol variation time (84 ms), and a stop time (8 ms, see FIG. 12) are set. In addition, an electric chew 22 is disposed above the third start port 25. Therefore, it is possible to enter the right-handed game ball in the normal gaming state into the electric chew 22 above the third start port 25 and to prevent the third start port 25 from entering the ball. It is. In particular, in this embodiment, the first game ball that is hit right can almost always pass through the gate 28 and enter the electric chew 22 as it is (with a probability of 90% or more).

  Here, FIG. 23 is a timing chart in the case of right-handing in the normal gaming state. As shown in FIG. 23, the first game ball that is hit right can enter the electric chew 22 before entering the third starting port 25. As described above, the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is always determined to be a big win except when it is determined to be a big win (see FIG. 10A). Thereby, the small hit variation display of special figure 2 can be started before the small hit fluctuation display of special figure 1. Therefore, even after entering the electric chew 22, even if the player continues to make a right turn and enters the third starting port 25, the lottery of FIG. It is possible not to be done.

  In particular, in the normal gaming state, the variation time based on the small win winning in FIG. 2 (small hit variation time) is a sufficiently long time of 30000 ms (see FIG. 11). On the other hand, in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, it is often determined that a small hit normal reach loss or no hit hit reach loss occurs, and the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is easily set to a time shorter than 30000 ms. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 23, during the small hit variation display of the special figure 2, it is possible not to be determined to be a big hit in the lottery of the special figure 1 several times. That is, by executing the small hit variation display of the special figure 2 for a relatively long time, it is possible to easily invalidate the ball entering the third start opening 25.

  In this way, in the normal game state, even if the third start port 25 that is easy to enter the second flow path R2 is arranged, the first game ball that has been hit right enters almost the electric chew 22, By executing the small hit variation display of FIG. 2 for a relatively long time, it is possible to invalidate the lottery of FIG. 1 based on the ball entering the third starting port 25. Even if the jackpot is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, no bonus (prize ball or V prize) is given to the player in the jackpot game (see FIG. 8). As described above, in the normal gaming state, it is possible to avoid an unintended game of hitting a game ball toward the second flow path R2 by right-handed.

9. Arrangement of Second Grand Prize Winner In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the second big prize winning opening 35 that is opened by the execution of the small hit game is a joining portion G1 of the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2. Is arranged. That is, if the second big prize opening 35 is open, a game ball that flows down the first flow path R1 by left-handed or a game ball that flows down the second flow path R2 by right-handed hits the second big prize winning. It is arranged so that you can win a prize in the mouth 35. This is based on the following reason.

  First, in the normal game state (first game state) or the high-probability time-short B state, a left-handed game ball is shot toward the first flow path R1 and the first start port 20 is aimed at. In this case, in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, the player wins almost a small hit (see FIG. 10A). Thereby, the small hit game is frequently executed, and the second big prize opening (special prize opening) 35 arranged in the joining portion G1 is frequently opened. At this time, the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 can win the opened second grand prize opening 35. That is, it is possible to make a game ball win in the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game while continuing the left strike. Therefore, there is no need to make a right-handed notification for causing the player to make a right-handed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the right-handed notification from being made every time a small hit game is performed, although a frequent win is made in the normal game state or the high-probability time-short B state.

  On the other hand, in the high-accuracy short-time A state or the high-accuracy non-time-short state (second game state), the player hits the game ball toward the second flow path R2 by hitting right and aims to enter the third start port 25. Become. In this case as well, in the lottery shown in FIG. Thereby, the small hit game is frequently executed, and the second big winning opening 35 arranged in the joining portion G1 is frequently opened. By the way, when it is controlled to the high-accuracy non-short-time state, it is difficult to enter the game due to the non-entrance state (see FIG. 13). Further, as described above, even when the high-accuracy time-short A state is controlled, the game ball is unlikely to enter the electric chew 22 because it is substantially in a non-entrance easy state. Therefore, it is considered that the base that is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of balls to be fired cannot be ensured only by entering the third starting port 25 as in the conventional electric support control state.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 is made into the second grand prize opening 35 by opening the second big prize opening 35 arranged in the confluence portion G1 in the small hit game. You can win a prize. In particular, since the probability of winning a small hit in the special drawing 1 is maximized (see FIG. 10A), the small hit game is frequently executed. Therefore, it is possible to frequently win game balls flowing down the second flow path R2 in the second grand prize winning opening 35. In this way, in the high-precision time-short A state or the high-precision non-time-short state, even if it is difficult for a game ball to enter the electric chew 22 by right-handed, it is possible to play while raising the base by winning the second big prize opening 35. Is possible.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 opened by the small hit game is arranged in the joining portion G1 of the first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2, so that the game state (normal game state) where left-handed is made In the high-probability short-time B state), it is not necessary to make a right-handed notification even if a small win is won. In a gaming state in which a right-hand strike is made (high-probable short-time A state, high-probability non-short-time state), It is possible to adjust (highen) the base in the small hit game based on it. However, if the specifications are such that frequent winning is made as in the present embodiment, there is a risk that the player may feel bothered by the small winning game that occurs frequently.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is a dedicated big prize opening that is opened only in the small hit game, and the first big prize opening (other special prize opening) 30 is opened only in the big hit game. It has a special grand prize opening. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, the size of the entrance of the second grand prize opening 35 is made smaller than the size of the entrance of the first grand prize opening 30, and the second grand prize opening 35 is changed to the first grand prize opening 30. It is less noticeable than. Furthermore, the execution time of the small hit game is set to an extremely short time of 408 ms. In this way, the player who is playing the game is directed to the first big prize opening 30 which is opened by the jackpot game out of the two big prize holes, and the second big prize opening 35 which is opened by the small prize game is provided. It is hard to notice. As a result, it is possible to make the player not be aware of the winning of a small hit (small winning game) as much as possible. In addition, the magnitude | size of the entrance of the 2nd big winning opening 35 is set to the magnitude | size which exceeds 55 mm and does not exceed 135 mm.

  In this embodiment, even if the game is in the left-handed gaming state (normal gaming state or high-probability short-time B state) by opening the second big winning opening 35 arranged in the junction G1 in the small hit game. The game balls flowing down the first flow path R1 can win the second grand prize opening 35. Therefore, not only in the high-precision time-short A state and high-precision non-time-short state in which the player makes a right strike, but also in the normal gaming state in which the left-hand strike is made and the high-probability time-short B state, the base is raised by winning the second big prize opening 35. It is possible to play while.

10. Explanation of Subtraction Effect In this embodiment, the winning time of the special V long 16R jackpot or the special V long 4R jackpot is set as an opportunity to set the number of time reductions to 100 after the jackpot game (high accuracy time short state A or high accuracy time) (Short-time B state). In this case, when the total number of times that the fluctuation display of special figure 1 is executed and the number of times that the fluctuation display of special figure 2 is executed (total fluctuation number) reaches 100 times, it shifts to a highly accurate non-short-time state. Will do. In the following description, the period from the highly accurate time-short state in which the number of time reductions is set to 100 to the high-accuracy non-time-short state is referred to as a “restricted short-time state period”.

  In the limited time short state period, it is preferable to notify the player of how many times the remaining display of the special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) is executed, the transition to the highly accurate non-short state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the subtraction effect is executed with the change display of the special symbol as a trigger. The subtraction effect is an effect that suggests the number of times of change display (the number of times of change) of the special symbol until the high-accuracy non-short-time state shifts. ) ”Is displayed on the display screen 7a. The subtraction effect is a general term for effects including a normal subtraction effect, a special subtraction effect, and a total subtraction effect, which will be described later.

  Here, in this embodiment, every time the variable display of FIG. That is, the normal subtraction effect is not executed even when the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is executed. This is based on the following reason. As described above, in this embodiment, even when the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is executed, no special privilege is given to the player (see FIG. 7). In any game state, the game is basically a game (game) aiming for a big win in the lottery shown in FIG. Therefore, in this embodiment, the changing effect synchronized with the changing display and the stop display in FIG. That is, it is shown to the player that only the changing effect synchronized with the changing display and the stop display in FIG.

  However, in this case, if the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is executed by entering the electric chew 22 during the limited time short state period, the remaining number of fluctuations until the count image T1 shifts to the highly accurate non-short time state is obtained. It will not be shown correctly. That is, there is a difference between the total number of fluctuations in the limited time short state period and the number of times counted to show the number-of-times image T1 (100 times-number of times indicated by the number T1 image, hereinafter referred to as “the number of production fluctuations”). Will occur.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special subtraction effect can be executed when a difference (difference change frequency) occurs between the total number of fluctuations and the number of production fluctuations in the limited time short state period. The special subtraction effect is an effect that is displayed by subtracting any subtraction value from 1 to the number of difference fluctuations from the number of times indicated by the count image T1. In the special subtraction effect of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 66 (H), the number of times indicated by the number-of-times image T1 is displayed by being subtracted by “subtraction value” and subtraction indicating “− (subtraction value) times!”. A value image T2 is displayed.

  Therefore, it is possible for the player who has seen the special subtraction effect to think that the remaining number of fluctuations (number of time reductions) until the transition to the highly accurate non-time reduction state has suddenly decreased by the number indicated by the subtraction value. It is. That is, it is possible to give an impression that the transition from the high-accuracy short-time state to the high-accuracy non-short-time state is abruptly approached. In particular, in this embodiment, the high-accuracy non-short-time state is more advantageous for the player than the high-precision time-short state. For this reason, in the limited short time state period, as the number of time reductions is exhausted (that is, the more you don't win the jackpot), the more highly advantageous non-short time state is. Therefore, it is possible to give a strong surprise and an uplifting feeling to the player who has recognized that the number of time reductions has suddenly decreased in the limited time short state period.

  By the way, in the present embodiment, there may occur a case where the number of times indicated by the number of images T1 does not indicate “remaining 0 times” even though the total number of fluctuations has reached 100 in the limited time short state period. That is, there may be a case where the number-of-times image T1 indicating that the number of times of time reduction has been digested is not obtained at the timing of shifting to the highly accurate timeless state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when such a case occurs, the total subtraction effect is executed. The total subtraction effect is an effect in which, when the total number of fluctuations reaches 100, all the remaining numbers still displayed by the number-of-times image T1 are subtracted and displayed. In the total subtraction effect of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 67 (B), a total subtraction image T3 indicating “all remaining fluctuations are exhausted!” Is displayed, and a count image T1 indicating “zero remaining” is displayed. This is an effect displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, it is possible to avoid the contradiction of the effect that the number of times T1 indicating that the number of times shortened has been exhausted is not obtained when shifting to the highly accurate timeless state. That is, it is possible to avoid that the player cannot correctly grasp the timing of transition to the highly accurate non-short-time state.

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

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

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

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 25, in the main-side timer interrupt process (S005), an output process is first executed (S101). In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a third start port sensor 25a) that are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The detection signals detected by the first grand prize opening sensor 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the normal prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 14) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as prize ball information. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update process of various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 9 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103), sensor detection processing (S104), normal operation processing (S105), first special operation processing (S106), second special operation processing (S107), and The specific area sensor detection process (S108) is executed. Thereafter, other processing (S109) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S109), the special figure reservation display 43 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure reservation balls described later. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeated (see FIG. 24). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the sensor detection process (S104), 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. S201). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S204. If the game ball has passed (YES in S201), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation display or the operation of the electric chew 22 is being performed (the auxiliary game is being executed) (S202). If the determination result is YES (YES in S202), the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not hold the usual map, so the process passes step S203 and proceeds to step S204. On the other hand, if the determination result is NO, a routine related random number acquisition process is performed (S203). In the common figure related random number acquisition process (S203), the value of the normal figure random number counter (label-TRND-H value, see FIG. 9B) and the common figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-J1) And the obtained random number values are stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84.

  In step S204, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20 or the third start port 25, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a or the third start port sensor 25a. (S204). If a game ball has not won in either the first start port 20 or the third start port 25 (NO in S204), the process proceeds to step S208. However, the game ball enters the first start port 20 or the third start port 25. Is won (YES in S204), the number of reserved special figure 1 balls (the number of first special figure reserved, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure reserved in the RAM 84) is It is determined whether or not “4” (first upper limit number) has been reached (S205). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached “4” (YES in S205), the process proceeds to step S208, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than “4” (S205) NO), “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (S206).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S207). In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S207), the value of the jackpot random number counter (label-TRND-A value), the value of the hit type random number counter (label-TRND-AS value), the value of the reach random number counter (label) -TRND-RC value) and fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label -TRND-T1 value) (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired) It stores in the storage area corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 1 balls in the special figure storage unit 85a.

  Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S208). If a game ball has not won the second starting port 21 (NO in S208), the process is terminated. If a game ball has won the second starting port 21 (YES in S208), the special figure 2 is displayed. Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (second upper limit number). Is determined (S209). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number has reached “4” (YES in S209), this process is finished, but if the special figure 2 reserved ball number has reached “4” ( “YES” in S210), “1” is added to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (S210).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S211). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S211), as in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S207), the big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-AS) The reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is obtained), and the obtained random number values are obtained. It stores in the storage area according to the current number of reserved special figure 2 balls in the second special figure storage unit 85b.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing shown in FIG. 27 (S105) following the sensor detection processing (S104). In the normal operation process (S105), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is in operation (S301). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S301), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S302). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S302), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S303). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S303), then it is determined whether or not the common diagram related random number (the random value acquired in step S203 in FIG. 26) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84. (S304). If there is no usual-related random number (NO in S304), the process is terminated.

  If there is an ordinary-related random number in step S304, a hit determination process is performed (S305). In the hit determination process (S305), the stored normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) is read out. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a table for a short time state (hit determination values are “1” to “65535”). On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, it is determined based on the table for non-time-short state (the hit determination values are “1” to “65534”) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not. Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S306). That is, in the symbol determination process (S306), if it is “losing”, data corresponding to the “general symbol losing symbol” is set, and if it is “winning”, data corresponding to the “ordinary winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs normal symbol variation time determination processing (S307). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S307), with reference to the common symbol variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, if the gaming state is a short-time state, the winning determination result is either “win” or “lost”. The normal pattern variation pattern in which the variation time of the normal symbol is 80 ms is selected. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal pattern variation pattern in which the variation time of the normal symbol is 84 ms is selected regardless of whether the result of the hit determination is “hit” or “losing”. If the result of the hit determination is “win”, a normal pattern variation pattern with a normal symbol stop time of 8 ms is selected. A pattern is selected. It should be noted that the normal fluctuation pattern may be selected in more detail based on the stored normal fluctuation pattern random number counter value.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the custom-related random numbers stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S308). Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display with the usual symbol variation pattern selected in step S307 (S309). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S303 described above (YES in S303), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S310), and if not, the processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S311), the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S311). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol is set (S312), and the stop time of the normal symbol is set (S313), and this processing is finished.

  If the normal symbol stop display is in progress at step S302 described above (YES at S302), then, as shown in FIG. 28, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set at step S313 has elapsed. (S314) If not, the process is finished. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S314), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S315). (NO in S315)), this processing is finished. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S315)), it is determined whether or not the time reduction A flag is ON.

  The time-shortening A flag is a flag indicating that the time-shortening A state (time-shortening state and easy entry state A). If the time-shortening A flag is ON (YES in S316), the time-shortening A state opening pattern (opening pattern A (see FIG. 13)) is set, in detail, the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 13 is set (S317). If the time reduction A flag is not ON (NO in S316), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction B flag is ON (S318). The short time B flag is a flag indicating that the short time B state (short time state and easy entry state B). If the time-short B flag is ON (YES in S318), the time-short B state open pattern (open pattern B), more specifically, the electric chew release TBL3 of FIG. 13 is set (S319). If the time-short B flag is not ON (NO in S318), since it is a non-time-short state, the non-time-short state release pattern (open pattern X), specifically, the electric chew release TBL1 of FIG. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the set opening pattern of the electric chew 22 (S321).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S301 (see FIG. 27) (YES in S301), then the operating time of the electric chew 22 (the time from the start to the end of the auxiliary game) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S322), and if it has not elapsed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S322), the operation of the electric chew is terminated (S323).

  [First Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a first special operation process shown in FIG. 29 (S106) after the normal operation process (S105). The first special action process (S106) is a process related to occurrence of a big hit game or a small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, in the first special action process (S106), the special symbol display 41 (mainly the first special symbol display 41a) and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31, the second big prize device). The processing relating to 36) is divided into five stages, and “first special operation statuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” are assigned to the respective stages. The first special operation status is “1” by default.

  In the first special operation process (S106), first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the “second special operation status” is “4” or “5” (S1001). If the second special operation status is “4” (YES in S1001), it means that a jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. If the second special operation status is “5” (YES in S1001), it means that a small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG. If the second special operation status is “4” or “5” (YES in S1001), the process is immediately terminated. In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 or the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the second special operation status is neither “4” nor “5” (NO in S1001) and “first special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1002). The first special symbol standby process described later is performed (S1003). When the “first special operation status” is “2” (NO in S1002, YES in S1004), the first special symbol changing process described later is performed. (S1005), and when the “first special operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1002 and S1004, YES in S1006), a first special symbol confirmation process described later is performed (S1007). When the “first special operation status” is “4” (NO in S1002, S1004, and S1006, YES in S1008), special electric accessory processing 1 described later is performed in order to play a big hit game (S1009). When the “first special operation status” is “5” (NO in S1002, S1004, S1006, and S1008), a special electric accessory processing, which will be described later, to play a small hit game It is carried out (S1010).

  [Second Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a second special operation process shown in FIG. 30 (S107) after the first special operation process (S106). The second special action process (S107) is a process related to the occurrence of a big hit game or a small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, in the second special action process (S107), the special symbol display 41 (mainly the second special symbol display 41b) and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31, the second big prize device). The process relating to 36) is divided into five stages, and “second special operation statuses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” are assigned to the respective stages. The second special operation status is “1” by default.

  In the second special operation process (S107), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether the “first special operation status” is “4” or “5” (S1101). If the first special operation status is “4” (YES in S1001), it means that a jackpot game is being executed based on the lottery shown in FIG. If the first special operation status is “5” (YES in S1101), it means that a small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is being executed. If the first special operation status is “4” or “5” (YES in S1101), the process is immediately terminated. In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery in FIG. 1 or the execution of the jackpot game, the processing related to the occurrence of the jackpot game or the jackpot game based on the lottery in FIG. 2 is not performed.

  On the other hand, when the first special operation status is neither “4” nor “5” (NO in S1101) and “second special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1102). The first special symbol standby process described later is performed (S1103). If the “first special operation status” is “2” (NO in S1102, YES in S1104), the second special symbol changing process described later is performed. (S1105), and when the “second special operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1102 and S1104, YES in S1106), a second special symbol determination process described later is performed (S1107). When the “second special operation status” is “4” (NO in S1102, S1104, S1106, YES in S1108), a special electric accessory process 1 described later is performed in order to play a big hit game (S1109). When the “second special operation status” is “5” (NO in S1102, S1104, S1106, S1108), a special electric accessory processing described later is performed to play a small hit game. It is carried out (S1110).

  [First Special Symbol Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the first special symbol standby process (S1003), it is first determined whether or not the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is “0” (S1201). Special figure 1 When the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the first starting port 20 or the third starting port 25 (special figure) If there is no 1 hold information), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is not “0” (NO in S1201), that is, the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first start port 20 or the third start port 25 is 1 When there are two or more, a special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1202) and a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) described later are performed.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1204). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side where it is read from the current position, and the fourth special storage unit 85a has a fourth storage unit. The corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1205). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1206). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1206), the first special operation status is set to "2" and the special figure 1 fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the fluctuation time (fluctuation time of special figure 1) corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) is set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer, and the first The variable display of the first special symbol is started on the special symbol display 41a. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1206) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1202) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern. Information of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (S1203) (information including the fluctuation time and stop time information of special figure 1) is included.

  [Special Figure 1 Jackpot Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1202), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1301). Specifically, the jackpot random number counter value stored as the first hold information in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a is read.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A) corresponding to the gaming state is set (S1302). That is, in the normal probability state (non-high probability state), the special figure 1 and non-high probability state table of the jackpot determination table is set. On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state, the special figure 1 and the table for the high probability state are set in the jackpot determination table.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S1303). The second jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot is determined in the lottery shown in FIG. If the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1303), the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is not performed without performing the jackpot hit determination (S1305) and the small hit determination (S1309) which will be described later. ) Is set (S1312), and the process ends. This is because, in the present embodiment, the processing of FIG. 1 and the processing of FIG. 2 are performed in parallel. This is to prevent the lottery shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, even if the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1202) is executed during the big hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2, it means that it is determined to be lost.

  If the second big hit flag is not ON in step S1303 (NO in S1303), it is subsequently determined whether or not the second big hit flag is ON (S1304). The second small hit flag is a flag indicating that it is determined that the small hit is determined in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 described later (see step S1610 in FIG. 36). If the second small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1304), the big hit determination is performed (S1305). On the other hand, if the second small hit flag is ON (YES in S1304), the big hit determination in step 1305 is passed and the process proceeds to step S1309. In this way, in the situation where it is determined that the lottery of FIG. 2 is a big win, it is possible to prevent the lottery of FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, even if the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1202) is executed during the small hit variation display of the special figure 2, it means that the big hit is not determined.

  In step S1305, whether or not the jackpot is determined is determined based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) set in step S1302. If the result of the big hit determination is “big hit” (YES in S1305), the first big hit flag is turned ON (S1306). Then, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and the jackpot type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. 10B (S1307). The figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 7) is set (S1308), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not “big hit” (NO in S1305), the process proceeds to step S1309.

  In step S1309, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the big hit determination table (see FIG. 10A) set in step S1302. If the result of the small hit / no-go determination is “small hit” (YES in S1309), the first small hit flag is turned ON (S1310). Then, the special figure stop symbol data (17H) corresponding to the small hit is set (S1311), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not “small hit” (NO in S1309), the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1312), and the process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the lottery result of Special Figure 1 is set so as to be a small win except for the big hit (see FIG. 10 (A)), so that NO is not determined in step S1309. .

  [Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) will be described based on FIGS. As shown in FIG. 33, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether the above-mentioned short time A flag or short time B flag is ON) (S1401). .

  If it is not the time-short state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not the time-short state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-temporal state medium jackpot table (the special map variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1403).

  In step S1402, if the first big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is ON (S1404). If it is ON (YES in S1404), it is subsequently determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random number value (S1405). In other words, in this embodiment, the reach can be executed with the variation effect during the small hit variation display of the special figure 1 that occurs frequently. As shown in FIG. 10C, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “5” in the time reduction state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time reduction state. In other words, the time-short state is less likely to reach the variation effect during the small hit variation display than the non-time-short state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation by making more selections of no reach with a short variation time in the short time state.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1405), that is, when there is a reach, a table with a non-short-time state medium / small hit reach (a special figure of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11) The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to 1 and the non-time-short state, the small hit, and the reach loss with reach) (S1406).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1405), that is, when there is no reach, there is no non-time-short state medium / small hit reach table (special pattern variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). With reference to FIG. 1 and the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state, small hit, and no reach loss), the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1407). At the time of this small hit and non-reach loss, a function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, the special symbol variation pattern having a shorter variation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. Is to be selected.

  Further, in step S1404, if the first small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1404), the non-short-time state loss table (see FIG. With reference to (corresponding portion), a special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1408).

  If it is determined in step S1401 that the gaming state is the shortened state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 34, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table in the shortened state (shown in FIG. 11). The processing (S1409 to S1415) is performed in the same flow as steps S1402 to S1408 except that the special figure variation pattern determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the short-time state. That is, if the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1409), the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is referenced with reference to the short-time state medium jackpot table (part corresponding to special figure 1 and short-time state and jackpot in FIG. 11). A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1410).

  Also, if the first small hit flag is ON (YES in S1411) and the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1412), the table with short / medium small hit reach (see FIG. 11 in FIG. The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state, the small hit, and the reach corresponding to the loss with reach) (S1413). Further, if the first small hit flag is ON (YES in S1411) and the reach random number counter value is not the reach random number value (NO in S1412), the short / short state medium / small hit no reach table (see FIG. 11 in FIG. 11) The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state, the small hit, and the reach corresponding to the non-reach loss (S1414). Also, if the first small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1411), refer to the time-loss state loss table (part of the special-figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. Then, a special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1415).

  Here, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11), the function of the shortening fluctuation according to the number of held balls at the time of loss without reach Works when the number of reserved balls is “2” to “4”. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the short-time state is a table in which the special symbol fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-short-time state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the variation time of the first special symbol in the non-short-time state and the variation time of the first special symbol in the time-short state are set to be almost the same. That is, the player is made substantially indistinguishable from the non-short-time state and the short-time state due to the difference in the variation time length of the first special symbol. This is a state in which the high-probability time-short B state is set to a state in which the player does not grasp that it is a high-probability state (so-called latent probability variation state), and the high-precision time-short B state is determined by the length of the variation time of the first special symbol. This is so that it cannot be done. For this reason, the shortening variation function may not be used in a short time state.

  After selecting the special figure fluctuation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 33, the selected special figure fluctuation pattern is set (S1416), and this process is finished. The special figure variation pattern information set in step S1416 is included in the special figure 1 variation start command set in step S1206 in the first special symbol standby process (S1003).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, if the special figure variation pattern is determined, the variation time and the stop time are also determined. In addition, when reaching reach, it is determined whether the reach is normal reach or super reach (SP reach) (see the remarks column in FIG. 11). The SP reach is a reach having a longer variation time after reach than normal reach. In this embodiment, the SP reach is executed progressively through the normal reach.

  In this embodiment, the SP reach includes a weak SP reach and a strong SP reach (see the remarks column in FIG. 11). In addition, it is good also as a structure containing types other than these as a kind of SP reach. The SP reach described above has different jackpot expectations. Specifically, the expectation level for jackpot is higher for the strong SP reach than for the weak SP reach. That is, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the distribution ratios of various special figure variation patterns are set so that the expectation of jackpot increases in the order of normal reach, weak SP reach, and strong SP reach.

  [Second Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 35, in the second special symbol standby processing (S1103), it is first determined whether or not the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls is “0” (S1501). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1501), that is, the random number counter value group obtained due to winning at the second starting port 21 is stored (holding information of special figure 2). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (NO in S1501), that is, when there is one or more random number counter value groups acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 Then, a special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1502) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1503) described later are performed.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1504). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth special figure storage unit 85b holds the fourth. The corresponding storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1505). In this way, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1506). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1506), the second special operation status is set to "2" and a special figure 2 fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the fluctuation time (fluctuation time of special figure 2) corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1503) is set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer, and the second Variation display of the second special symbol is started on the special symbol display 41b. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1506) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1502) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern. Information of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the selection process (S1503) (information including the fluctuation time and stop time information of special figure 2) is included.

  [Special figure 2 jackpot determination process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1502), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1601). Specifically, the jackpot random number counter value stored as the first hold information in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b is read.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 10A) corresponding to the gaming state is set (S1602). That is, in the normal probability state (non-high probability state), the special figure 2 and non-high probability state table of the jackpot determination table is set. On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state, the special figure 2 and the table for the high probability state are set in the jackpot determination table.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S1603). The first jackpot flag is a flag indicating that it has been determined that the jackpot is determined in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 (see step S1306 in FIG. 32). If the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is determined without performing the jackpot hit determination (S1605) and the jackpot hit determination (S1609) described later. ) Is set (S1612), and the process ends. As a result, as shown in FIG. 20, even if the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1502) is executed during the jackpot fluctuation display of the special figure 1, it means that it is determined to be lost.

  If the first big hit flag is not ON in step S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the first big hit flag is ON (S1604). The first small hit flag is a flag indicating that it has been determined as a small hit in the above-described lottery in FIG. 1 (see step S1310 in FIG. 32). If the first small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1604), it is determined whether or not the big hit is made (S1605). On the other hand, if the first small hit flag is ON (YES in S1604), the big hit determination in step 1605 is passed and the process proceeds to step S1609. In this way, in a situation where it is determined as a big win in the lottery of FIG. 1, it is possible not to determine that it is a big win in the lottery of FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19, even if the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1502) is executed during the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 1, it means that it is not determined that the big hit.

  In step S1605, whether or not the jackpot is determined is determined based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) set in step S1602. If the result of the big hit determination is “big hit” (YES in S1605), the second big hit flag is turned ON (S1606). Then, the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read, and the jackpot type is determined based on the hit type determination table shown in FIG. 10B (S1607). The figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 7) is set (S1608), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not “big hit” (NO in S1605), the process proceeds to step S1609.

  In step S1609, whether or not the big hit is determined, it is determined whether or not the big hit is based on the big hit determination table (see FIG. 10A) set in step S1602. If the result of the determination of whether or not the small hit is “small hit” (YES in S1609), the second small hit flag is turned ON (S1610). Then, the special figure stop symbol data (24H) corresponding to the small hit is set (S1611), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not “small hit” (NO in S1609), the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1612), and the process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the lottery result of Special Figure 2 is set so that it will always be a small win except for the big win (see FIG. 10A), and therefore NO is not determined in step S1609. .

  [Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1503) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 37, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1503), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether the above-mentioned short time A flag or short time B 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 subsequently determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S1702). If it is ON (YES in S1702), refer to the non-temporal state medium jackpot table (part of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1703).

  If the second big hit flag is not ON in step S1702 (NO in S1702), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is ON (S1704). If it is ON (YES in S1704), refer to the non-time-short state medium / small hitting table (part of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. A special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1705). In the present embodiment, since the fluctuation effect synchronized with the fluctuation display and the stop display of the special figure 2 is not executed, the reach is not executed during the fluctuation display of the special figure 2.

  On the other hand, if the second small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1704), the loss table during the non-short-time state (part of the special-figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. ), The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1706). In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of FIG. 2 selected in the non-time-short state is set to a relatively long time of 30000 ms as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal gaming state, the small hit variation display of special figure 2 is executed for a relatively long time, so that the period that is not determined to be a big hit in the lottery of special figure 1 is lengthened. This is to prevent it from being done.

  If it is determined in step S1701 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1701), as shown in FIG. 38, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is a table in the short-time state (shown in FIG. 11). The processing (S1707 to S1711) is performed in the same flow as the above steps S1702 to S1706 except that the special figure variation pattern determination table is a portion corresponding to the short-time state. That is, if the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1707), the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter is referred to with reference to the short-time state medium jackpot table (part corresponding to special figure 2 and short-time state and jackpot in FIG. 11). A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the value (S1708).

  If the second small hit flag is ON (YES in S1709), the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is referred to by referring to the short / short state medium / small hit table (part corresponding to special figure 2 in FIG. 11 and the short time state and small hit). A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1710). If the second small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1709), refer to the time-short state loss table (part of the special-figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Then, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1711).

  Here, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern of the special figure 2 selected in the time-short state is set to an extremely short time of 100 ms as shown in FIG. As a result, in the highly accurate time-short A state, even if a right-handed game ball enters the electric chew 22 to some extent, the small hit variation display in FIG. 2 is executed only for a very short time. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the lottery in FIG. 1 to be invalidated by the small hit fluctuation display in FIG.

  After selecting the special figure fluctuation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 37, the selected special figure fluctuation pattern is set (S1712), and this process is finished. The special figure fluctuation pattern information set in step S1712 is included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in step S1506 in the second special symbol standby process (S1103).

  [First Special Symbol Fluctuation Processing] As shown in FIG. 39, in the first special symbol variation processing (S1005), first, the value set in the special symbol 1 fluctuation time timer (fluctuation time of special diagram 1) is set. Subtract (S1801). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time in FIG. 1 has elapsed, that is, whether or not the value set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer has become “0” (S1802). If it is not “0” (NO in S1802), the first special symbol display 41a will continue to display the first special symbol in a variable manner, and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1802), the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command is set (S1803), and the first special operation status is set to “3” (S1804). Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped at a symbol (big hit symbol or small bonus symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1805), and this processing is ended.

  In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 19, a small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 may be executed during the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 1. In this case, when the second special operation status becomes “5”, YES is determined in step S1001 shown in FIG. As a result, the first special symbol changing process (S1005) is not executed even though the first special operation status is “2”. That is, in step S1801 shown in FIG. 39, the special figure 1 variation time timer value is not subtracted. Thereafter, when the small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 ends, the second special operation status becomes “1” (see step S2912 in FIG. 50). As a result, the first special symbol variation processing (S1005) is resumed, and the value of the special diagram 1 variation time timer is subtracted in step S1801 shown in FIG. In this way, when the small hit game based on the lottery in FIG. 2 is executed during the small hit variation display in FIG. 1, the small hit variation display in FIG. The execution time will be extended.

  [Second Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 40, in the second special symbol variation processing (S1105), first, the value set in the special symbol 2 variation time timer (variation time of special diagram 2) is set. Subtract (S1901). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 has elapsed, that is, whether or not the value set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer has become “0” (S1902). If it is not “0” (NO in S1902), the second special symbol will continue to be variably displayed on the second special symbol display 41b, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S1902), the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command is set (S1903) and the second special operation status is set to “3” (S1904). Then, the variation display of the second special symbol is stopped at a symbol (big hit symbol or small bonus symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1905), and this processing is ended.

  In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 19, a small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 may be executed during the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2. In this case, when the first special operation status becomes “5”, YES is determined in step S1101 shown in FIG. As a result, the second special symbol changing process (S1105) is not executed even though the second special operation status is “2”. That is, the value of the special figure 2 variable time timer is not subtracted in step S1901 shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the small hit game based on the lottery in FIG. 1 ends, the first special operation status becomes “1” (see step S2912 in FIG. 50). As a result, the second special symbol variation processing (S1105) is resumed, and the value of the special diagram 2 variation time timer is subtracted in step S1901 shown in FIG. In this way, when the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is executed during the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2, the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is continued, but the small hit game of the special bonus game is continued. The execution time will be extended.

  [First Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the first special symbol determination process (S1007), it is first determined whether or not the stop time of the first special symbol has passed (S2101). If it has not elapsed (NO in S2101), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S2101), game state management processing described later is performed (S2102).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S2103). If the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2103), the first special operation status is set to “4” (S2104). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a later-described special figure 2 forced stop process (S2105) and a later-described game state reset process (S2106). Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S2107), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S2108).

  Subsequent to step S2108, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (refer to FIG. 8 for details) corresponding to the type of winning jackpot (S2109), and ends the present process. At this time, the value of the big winning opening releasing counter that counts the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened during the big hit game is set to a value according to the type of winning big hit.

  On the other hand, if the first big hit flag is not ON in step S2103 (NO in S2103), it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is ON (S2110). If the first small hit flag is ON (YES in S2110), the first special operation status is set to “5” (S2111). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 starts an opening of the small hit game in order to start the small hit game (S2112). Subsequently, an opening pattern (see FIG. 8) based on the small win is set (S2113), and the process is finished.

  Also, if both the first jackpot flag and the first jackpot flag are not ON (both NO in S2103 and S2110), the jackpot game and the jackpot game based on the lottery in FIG. Is set to “1” (S2114), and this processing is completed.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the game state management process (S2102), it is first determined whether or not a probability change flag indicating a high probability state is ON (S2201). If it is ON (YES in S2201), the value of the probability variable counter that counts the number of special symbol variations displayed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2202), and the value of the probability variation counter is “0”. It is determined whether or not (S2203). If it is “0” (YES in S2203), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S2204). If the determination result of step S2201 or S2203 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2205. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to “10000” when shifting to the high probability state, as will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time-shortening A flag or the time-shortening B flag indicating that the time-shortening state is ON (S2205). If either is ON (YES in S2205), the value of the time counter that counts the number of times the special symbol is changed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2206), and the value of the time counter is "0". Is determined (S2207). If it is “0” (YES in S2207), the time reduction A flag and the time reduction B flag are turned OFF (S2208). This shifts from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state. If the determination result of step S2205 or S2207 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2209. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as described later, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “50”, “100”, or “10000” when shifting to the hour / hour state.

  Thereafter, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the current gaming state, information on the set probability change counter value and time counter value, etc. in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2209). Finish the process.

  [Special Figure 2 Forced Stop Process] The special figure 2 forced stop process (S2105) is executed when the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. This is a process for forcibly terminating the variable display in FIG. As shown in FIG. 43, in the special figure 2 forced stop process (S2105), it is first determined whether or not the second special operation status is "2" (S2301). If it is not “2” (NO in S2301), since the fluctuation display of FIG. On the other hand, if it is “2” (YES in S2301), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a special figure 2 fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2302). Subsequently, the second special symbol in the variable display is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2303). Thereby, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. Then, the game state management process (S2304) is performed, the second special operation status is set to “1” (S2305), and this process ends. The gaming state management process (S2304) is as already described based on FIG.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the game state reset process (S2106), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2401). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2402). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction A flag is ON (S2403). If it is ON, the time reduction A flag is turned OFF (S2404). Also, it is determined whether or not the time-short B flag is ON (S2405). If it is ON, the time-short B flag is turned OFF (S2406). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, the normal probability state and the non-time-short state (normal game state, low probability non-time-short state) are controlled.

  [Second Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the second special symbol determination process (S1107), it is first determined whether or not the stop time of the second special symbol has elapsed (S2501). If it has not elapsed (NO in S2501), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S2501), gaming state management processing is performed (S2502). The gaming state management process (S2502) is as already described based on FIG.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second jackpot flag is ON (S2503). If the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2503), the second special operation status is set to “4” (S2504). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a later-described special figure 1 forced stop process (S2505) and also performs a game state reset process (S2506). The gaming state reset process (S2506) has already been described with reference to FIG. Thereafter, in order to start the jackpot game, a jackpot opening command is set (S2507), and the opening of the jackpot game is started (S2508).

  Subsequent to step S2508, the game control microcomputer 81 sets an opening pattern (see FIG. 8 for details) corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot (S2509), and ends this process. At this time, the value of the big winning opening releasing counter that counts the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened during the big hit game is set to a value according to the type of winning big hit.

  On the other hand, if the second big hit flag is not ON in step S2503 (NO in S2503), it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is ON (S2510). If the second small hit flag is ON (YES in S2510), the second special operation status is set to “5” (S2511). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 starts an opening of the small hit game in order to start the small hit game (S2512). Subsequently, an opening pattern (see FIG. 8) based on the small win is set (S2513), and the process is finished.

  Also, if the second jackpot flag and the second jackpot flag are not ON (both NO in S2503 and S2510), the jackpot game and the jackpot game based on the lottery in FIG. Is set to “1” (S2514), and this process is terminated.

  [Special Figure 1 Compulsory Stop Processing] Special Figure 1 forced stop processing (S2505) is executed when the jackpot game based on the lottery of Special Figure 2 is started during the fluctuation display of Special Figure 1, as described in FIG. This is a process for forcibly terminating the variable display in FIG. As shown in FIG. 46, in the special figure 1 forced stop process (S2505), it is first determined whether or not the first special operation status is "2" (S2601). If it is not “2” (NO in S2601), the process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is “2” (YES in S2601), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2602). Subsequently, the first special symbol in the variable display is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2603). Thereby, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Then, the game state management process (S2604) is performed, the first special operation status is set to “1” (S2605), and this process ends. The game state management process (S2604) is as already described based on FIG.

  [Special Electric Charging Object Process 1 (Big Bonus Game)] The special electric game object process 1 is a process for executing the jackpot game. In the following, the special electric game processing 1 for executing the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 (S1009) and the special electric game processing 1 for executing the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special drawing 2 (S1109) ). As shown in FIG. 47, in the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1009 or S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2701). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device (first big winning device 31) has been completed in the currently executed big hit game.

  If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2701), it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is being opened (that is, whether or not the first big winning device 31 is being opened) (S2702). If it is not open (NO in S2702), it is determined whether it is time to open the first big prize opening 30, that is, the time when the first big prize opening 30 starts after the time for the big hit opening has passed. It is determined whether or not the time has elapsed, or the time for the interval between releases has elapsed and the time for starting the next release has been reached (S2703).

  If the decision result in the step S2703 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2703 is YES, it is judged whether or not the currently executed jackpot game is a jackpot game as a V long jackpot (S2704). If it is not a V long jackpot (NO in S2704), the process proceeds to step S2707, but if it is a V long jackpot (YES in S2704), whether or not it is the timing to start the first R that can pass through the specific area 39. Is determined (S2705). If it is not time to start the 1Rth (NO in S2705), the process proceeds to step S2707. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the first R (YES in S2705), a V valid period setting process is performed (S2706).

  In the V validity period setting process (S2706), the game balls are detected by the specific area sensor 39a for several seconds during the opening of the first big prize opening 30 and after the first big prize opening 30 is closed at the 1R of the V long jackpot. Is set to the V effective period for determining that it is effective. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including the case where no jackpot game is being executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means that the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (a specific area sensor detection process described later (FIG. 51)). See). The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned ON even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a. The V valid period includes a few seconds after the first grand prize opening 30 is closed. The game ball may win the first big prize opening 30 immediately before the first big prize opening 30 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

  That is, in this embodiment, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage during the V effective period (game ball passing to the specific area 39) is detected, and the V flag is detected when the V passage outside the V effective period (during the V invalid period) is detected. Is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (a gaming state setting process described later (see FIGS. 48 and 49)). . By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraud, that is, the high probability state is not set.

  In step S2707, the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 8) according to the type of jackpot. The distribution member 71 always moves with a constant operation from the start of the first round game. In the V long jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), in the first round, the opening / closing member 32 is opened so that the game balls won in the first big winning opening 30 can pass through the specific area 39 with a margin. On the other hand, in the V short jackpot opening pattern (V short opening pattern), the opening / closing member 32 is opened so that it is almost impossible to win the first big winning opening 30 in the first round. In the V short opening pattern, the opening timing of the opening / closing member 32 with respect to the operation of the sorting member 71 is such that even if the game ball can win the first grand prize opening 30, it cannot pass through the specific area 39. Is set.

  In a succeeding step S2708, a round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2708), it is determined whether or not the opening of the first big prize opening 30 in step S2707 is the first opening in one round game. A round designation command including information on the number of rounds of the game is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 30 is not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2708, a round designation command is always set.

  In step S2702 of the special electric accessory processing 1 (S1009 or S1109), if the first big prize opening 30 is being opened, it is determined whether or not the closing condition for the first big prize opening 30 is satisfied (S2709). ). In the present embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of prizes received in the first big prize opening 30 in the round game has reached the prescribed maximum number of prizes (in this embodiment, eight per 1R), or the first big prize opening 30 That the time for closing is reached (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 8) has elapsed since the first big prize opening 30 was opened) is satisfied. If the closing condition for the first grand prize opening 30 is not satisfied (NO in S2709), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the closing condition for the first big prize opening 30 is established (YES in S2709), the first big prize opening 30 is closed (closed) (S2710). Then, it is determined whether one round game (round interval) has ended (S2711). If not completed (NO in S2711), the process ends. On the other hand, when the round game is ended (YES in S2711), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2712), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is “0” (S2713). If it is not “0” (NO in S2713), the process is terminated to start the next round game.

  On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S2713), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game (S2714), and the jackpot ending is started (S2715). Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2716).

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2701, the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed (S2717), and if the ending time has not passed (S2717 NO), this process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2717), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2718). Then, a game state setting process described later is performed (S2719). Subsequently, if the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 ends, the first jackpot flag is turned OFF, and if the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 ends, the second jackpot flag is turned OFF (S2720). Thereafter, the first special action status is set to “1” if the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is ended, and the second special action status is set to “1” if the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 ”(S2720), and the process is terminated. Thus, while the first special action status is set to “4” in the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery in FIG. 1, each of the processes S1103, S1105, S2 in the second special action process (S107) shown in FIG. S1107, S1109, and S1110 are not executed. While the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2, while the second special action status is set to “4”, each process S1003, S1005 in the first special action process (S106) shown in FIG. , S1007, S1009, and S1010 are not executed.

  [Game State Setting Process] The game state setting process (S2719) is a state in which the game state is set to a high probability time short A state, a high probability time short B state, after the jackpot game based on the winning of the various jackpots (see FIG. 7). This is a process for controlling the high-accuracy non-short-time state, the low-probability time-short A state, or the low-probability non-time-short state (normal game state). As shown in FIG. 48, in the gaming state setting process (S2719), first, it is determined whether or not the big win is won in the lottery of FIG. 1, that is, whether or not the first big win flag is ON (S2801).

  If the jackpot is won in the lottery of FIG. 1 (YES in S2801), it is next determined whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning is a low probability non-short time state or a high probability time short state. If the low-accuracy non-short-time state or the high-accuracy time-short state (YES in S2802), it is then determined whether or not the type of jackpot won this time is a special V long 16R jackpot (see FIG. 7) (S2803). . If the special V long 16R jackpot (YES in S2803), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (whether or not V was won during the V valid period) (S2804). If it is ON (YES in S2804), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2805), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2806). If “10000” is set in the probability variation counter, it means that the high probability state continues substantially until the start of the next jackpot game. Then, the V flag is turned OFF (S2807), the hour / hour A flag is turned ON (S2808), and “100” is set to the hour / hour counter (S2809). Thereby, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a highly accurate time-shortening A state in which the number of time-savings is set to 100 times. This highly accurate time-short A state is terminated when either of the time-saving times of 100 is consumed or the next jackpot game is started. In contrast, if NO is determined in step S2804, the processes in steps S2805 to S2807 are passed, and the processes in steps S2808 and S2809 are performed. As a result, in the irregular case where the V prize is not won, a low-accuracy time-shortening A state is set in which the number of time-savings is set to 100 times.

  If the special V long 16R big hit is not found in step S2803, it is then determined whether or not the normal V long 16R big hit (see FIG. 7) is reached (S2810). If it is normal V long 16R big hit (YES in S2810), it is determined whether the V flag is ON (S2811). If it is ON (YES in S2811), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2812), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2813). Then, the V flag is turned off (S2814), the hour / hour A flag is turned on (S2815), and “10000” is set to the hour / hour counter (S2816). Thereby, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high-probability time-short A state in which the high-probability state and the time-shortening A state substantially continue until the start of the next jackpot game. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S2811, the process from step S2812 to S2816 is passed. As a result, in the irregular case where no V prize is won, the low-accuracy non-short-time state is entered.

  If the normal V long 16R big hit is not found in step S2810, it is next determined whether or not the special V long 4R big hit (see FIG. 7) (S2817). If it is a special V long 4R big hit (YES in S2817), it is determined whether the V flag is ON (S2818). If it is ON (YES in S2818), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2819), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2820). Then, the V flag is turned OFF (S2821), the hour / short B flag is turned ON (S2822), and “100” is set to the hour / hour counter (S2823). As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a highly accurate time-short B state in which the time-saving number is set to 100 times. This high-probability time-short B state is terminated when either of the time-saving number of 100 times is consumed or the next jackpot game is started. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S2818, the processes in steps S2819 to S2821 are passed, and the processes in steps S2822 and S2823 are performed. As a result, in the irregular case where the V prize is not won, a low-accuracy time-short B state is set in which the time-saving number is set to 100 times. Since the player is aiming to win the first start port 20 by left-handed when the time-short B state is controlled, the low-probability time-short B state is almost the same as the normal game state for the player.

  If it is not the special V long 4R big hit in step S2817, it is next determined whether or not the normal V long 4R big hit (see FIG. 7) (S2824). If it is normal V long 4R big hit (YES in S2824), it is determined whether the V flag is ON (S2825). If it is ON (YES in S2825), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2826), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2827). Then, the V flag is turned OFF (S2828), the hour / short B flag is turned ON (S2829), and “10000” is set to the hour / hour counter (S2830). As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high-probability time-short B state in which the high probability state and the time-short B state continue until the start of the next jackpot game. On the other hand, if NO is determined in the step S2825, the processes from the steps S2826 to S2830 are passed. As a result, in the irregular case where no V prize is won, the low-accuracy non-short-time state is entered.

  In step S2824, if the normal V long 4R jackpot is not found, either the V long 2R jackpot or the V short 5R jackpot is set. In this case, as shown in FIG. 49, it is determined in step S2831 whether or not the V flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2831), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2832), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2833). Then, the V flag is turned off (S2834). As a result, if the V long 2R jackpot is won and the V prize is won during the V validity period, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes the most probable non-short-time state that is most advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S2831, the processing from steps S2832 to S2834 is passed. As a result, since it is almost impossible to win a V prize if the V short 5R, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a low probability non-short time state.

  Also, in step S2802 shown in FIG. 48, if the gaming state at the time of winning is neither the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-probability time-short state, the high-probability non-short-time state or the low-probability time-short state is shown in FIG. Proceed to step S2835. As shown in FIG. 49, in step S2835, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot won this time is a V short 5R jackpot (see FIG. 7) (S2835). If not V short 5R jackpot, special V long 16R jackpot, normal V long 16R jackpot, special V long 4R jackpot, normal V long 4R jackpot, or V long 2R jackpot, proceed to step S2836. In step S2836, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. If it is ON (YES in S2836), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2837), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2838). Then, the V flag is turned off (S2839). As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a highly probable non-short-time state, and the high-probability non-short-time state can be looped at a continuation rate of 85% as long as the jackpot is won in the lottery in FIG. Is possible. On the other hand, if NO is determined in step S2836, the processes from step S2837 to S2839 are passed. As a result, in the irregular case where no V prize is won, the low-accuracy non-short-time state is entered.

  If it is determined in step S2835 that the V short 5R is a big hit, it is determined in step S2840 whether the V flag is ON. If it is not ON (NO in S2840), the hour / hour A flag is turned ON (S2846), and “50” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2847). As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a low-probability time-shortening A state in which the number of time-savings is set to 50 times. This low-probability time-short A state is practically terminated when either of the time-shorted times of 50 times is consumed or the next winning jackpot is met. On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2840, the probability variation flag is turned on (S2841), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2842). Then, the V flag is turned OFF (S2843), the hour / hour A flag is turned ON (S2844), and “10000” is set to the hour / hour counter (S2845). Thus, in the irregular case of winning V, the high probability state and the short time A state become the high probability short time A state that continues until the start of the next jackpot game.

  Also, in step S2801 shown in FIG. 48, if the jackpot is not won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, the jackpot is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, and the process proceeds to step S2848 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 49, in step S2848, it is determined whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning is a low probability non-short time state. If it is in the low probability non-short time state (YES in S2848), it is subsequently determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2849). If it is not ON (NO in S2849), the gaming state after the current jackpot game is in a low probability non-short-time state. On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2849, the probability variation flag is turned on (S2850), and “10000” is set to the probability variation counter (S2842). Then, the V flag is turned off (S2843). As a result, in the irregular case of winning a V prize, a highly accurate non-short-time state is established.

  In step S2848, if the gaming state at the time of winning is not the low-probability non-short-time state, the high-probability short-time state, the high-probability non-short-time state, or the low-probability time-short state, the process proceeds to step S2853. In step S2853, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON. If it is not ON (NO in S2853), the hour / hour A flag is turned ON (S2859), and “50” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2860). As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a low-probability time-shortening A state in which the number of time-savings is set to 50 times. On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2853, the probability variation flag is turned on (S2854), and “10000” is set to the probability variation counter (S2855). Then, the V flag is turned OFF (S2856), the hour / hour A flag is turned ON (S2857), and “10000” is set to the hour / hour counter (S2858). As a result, in the irregular case of winning V, the high-probability state and the short-time A state both become a high-precision short-time A state that continues until the start of the next jackpot game.

  In step S2861 of FIG. 48, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state information (ON / OFF of the probability change flag, ON / OFF of the time-short A flag, ON / OFF of the time-short B flag, and the value of the probability change counter). , A gaming state designation command including information on the value of the hourly time counter) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Thus, the game state setting process (S2719) is completed.

  [Special Electric Power Object Process 2 (Small Bonus Game)] The special electric object process 2 is a process for executing a small hit game. In the following, a special electric game processing 2 for executing a small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 (S1010) and a special electric game processing 2 for executing the small hit game based on the lottery shown in the special drawing 2 (S1110) will be described together. As shown in FIG. 50, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1010 or S1110), it is first determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2901). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device (second big winning device 36) has ended in the small hitting game being executed.

  If the small winning end flag is not ON (NO in S2901), it is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 35 is being opened (that is, whether or not the second big prize winning device 36 is being opened) (S2902). If it is not open (NO in S2902), it is determined whether or not it is time to open the second big prize opening 35, that is, the time for starting the second big prize opening 35 after a predetermined interval time before opening. It is determined whether or not the process has reached (S2903). In this embodiment, the interval time before opening (OP time) is “0.004 seconds” (see FIG. 8), and is set to an extremely short time.

  If the decision result in the step S2903 is NO, the process is finished as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2903 is YES, the second big prize opening 35 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (see the small hits column in FIG. 8) (S2904).

  If the second big prize opening 35 is being opened in step S2902 (YES in S2902), whether or not the number of prizes received in the second big prize opening 35 has reached the specified maximum number (three in this embodiment). Is determined (S2905). If the specified number of winnings has not been reached (NO in S2905), it is determined whether or not the time for closing the second big winning opening 35 has been reached (that is, the predetermined opening time (in this embodiment, after the second big winning opening 35 is opened). It is determined whether or not (0.1 second) has elapsed (S2906). If the opening time of the second big prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2906), the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the specified number of winnings has been reached (YES in S2905) or when the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 has passed (YES in S2906), that is, either of the two opening end conditions If it is satisfied, the second big prize opening 35 is closed (closed) (S2907). Then, a small hit end flag is set (S2908), and the process is terminated. In the small hit game of this embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is opened only for a short time of 0.1 seconds.

  Further, if the small hit end flag is ON in step S2901 (YES in S2901), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (interval time after closing) after the closing of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game has elapsed. If the interval time has not elapsed after closing (S2909) (NO in S2909), the process ends. In this embodiment, the interval time after closing (ED time) is “0.004 seconds” (see FIG. 8), and is set to an extremely short time. Note that the ED time may be a time (a short time of about 1000 ms) during which it can be confirmed that the game ball that has won a prize in the second big prize winning device 36 is discharged out of the second big prize winning device 36.

  On the other hand, if the interval time after closing has elapsed (YES in S2909), the small hit end flag is turned OFF (S2910). Then, if the small hitting game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is completed, the first small hitting flag is turned OFF. If the small hitting game based on the lottery shown in FIG. S2911). In addition, if the small hit game based on the special drawing 1 is completed, the first special operation status is set to “1”, and if the small hit game based on the special drawing 2 is completed, the second special operation status is set. Is set to "1" (S2912), and this process is terminated. Thus, while the first special action status is set to “5” in the execution of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 1, each process S1103, S1105 in the second special action process (S107) shown in FIG. , S1107, S1109, and S1110 are not executed. In addition, while the second special action status is set to “5” in the execution of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2, each process S1003 in the first special action process (S106) shown in FIG. S1005, S1007, S1009, and S1010 are not executed.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) following the first special operation process (S106) and the second special operation process (S107). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 51, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S3001). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is performed only when the sorting member 71 is controlled to the first state shown in FIG. If there is no detection in step S3001 (NO in S3001), the present process is terminated. If there is detection (YES in S3001), it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S3002). If it is not during the V effective period (NO in S3002), this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is during the V effective period (YES in S3002), the V flag is turned ON (S3003), and this process is finished.

  In this embodiment, when the V flag is turned ON, the V passing command for notifying the V passing is not set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. That is, a V passing command is not transmitted to the sub-control board 90 to notify the V passing. This is because if the V passing notification is always made based on the V prize while the jackpot game is being executed, the player can determine that the state is a so-called latent probability change state when the high-precision time-short B state is entered. Because it becomes. However, for example, if a V win is made during the jackpot game based on the V long 16R jackpot that can shift to the high-accuracy time-short A state, the V-pass is notified when the V prize is won, and the V-long 4R that can shift to the high-precision time-short B state. If a V prize is won during the jackpot game based on the jackpot, the V passing notification may not be performed. Thus, whether or not the V passage notification is executed can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. In addition, the effect determination random number includes an effect design determination random number for determining the effect design, a change effect pattern determination random number for determining the change effect pattern, and a notification effect determination for determining various notification effects. 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 same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

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

  [Reception Interrupt Process] In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 53, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the external INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. If it is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 54, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 15) and the select button detection switch 64a (see FIG. 15).

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

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

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

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 55, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process to be described later is performed (S4301). Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process (S4302) is performed (S4303).

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

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 56, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it has been received, mode status setting processing described later is performed (S4402).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the main control board 80 fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command, special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received (S4403). The variation production start process is performed (S4404).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command (a special figure 1 change stop command, a special figure 2 change stop command) is received from the main control board 80 (S4405). A variation effect end process to be described later is performed (S4406).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process described later (S4408).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs a round game effect selection process described later (S4410).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), an ending effect pattern (content) to be executed at the time of ending the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the ending effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM 103 and performs the ending effect on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 performs a process based on a received command (for example, a normal symbol variation start command, a normal symbol variation stop command, a held ball number command) other than the above-described commands as other processing (S4413), The received command analysis process ends.

  [Mode Status Setting Process] The mode status setting process (S4402) is a process for changing the setting of the effect mode in accordance with the change to the gaming state. The effect control microcomputer 91 sets “1” to the mode status when setting to the daytime mode (see FIG. 18A) while being controlled in the low-accuracy non-short-time state. Further, when the night mode (see FIG. 18B) is set when the highly accurate time-short A state is controlled, “2” is set to the mode status. Further, when setting to the subtle daytime mode when the high-accuracy time-short B state is controlled, “3” is set to the mode status. Further, when the space mode (see FIG. 18C) is set when the highly accurate non-short-time state is controlled, “4” is set in the mode status. When the town mode (see FIG. 18D) is set when the low-accuracy time-short A state is controlled, “5” is set in the mode status. The mode status is “1” in the initial setting.

  As shown in FIG. 57, in the mode status setting process (S4402), first, the currently set mode status is referred to (S4501). Subsequently, the received gaming state designation command is analyzed (S4502). Based on the analyzed gaming state designation command, it is determined whether or not to change the mode status (S4503). That is, it is determined whether or not the game state information included in the analyzed game state designation command is different from the game state information based on the mode status referenced in step S4501. If it is determined to change the mode status (YES in S4503), the process proceeds to step S4504. On the other hand, if it is determined not to be changed (NO in S4503), this process ends.

  In step S4504, it is determined whether or not the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is low probability non-short-time state information. If the information is in the low probability non-short time state (YES in S4504), “1” is set in the mode status (S4505), and the left-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4506). Thus, when the left-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 places the left-handed image La on the upper left of the display screen 7a for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. Only display.

  Subsequently to step S4506, a background effect command based on the setting of the daytime mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4520). Thus, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the daytime background image H1 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. Thus, the player can grasp that the effect mode is set to the day mode by displaying the day background image H1. Then, by displaying the left-handed image La, it is possible to grasp a situation where the left-handed player aims to enter the first starting port 20.

  If NO is determined in step S4504, it is determined whether or not the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is information on the high-accuracy time-short A state (S4507). If it is information of the high accuracy time / short A state (YES in S4507), “2” is set in the mode status (S4508), and a right-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4509). Thus, when a right-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the right-handed image Ra on the upper right portion of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 18B. to continue.

  Subsequently to step S4509, after performing a subtraction effect setting process described later (S4510), a background effect command based on the setting of the night mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4520). Thus, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the night background image H2 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. In this way, the player can grasp that the effect mode is set to the night mode by displaying the night background image H2. Then, by displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to grasp the situation where the right-handed shot is aimed at entering the third starting port 25.

  If NO is determined in step S4507, it is determined whether or not the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is information on the high-probability time-short B state (S4511). If it is information on the high-accuracy time-short B state (YES in S4511), “3” is set in the mode status (S4512), and a left-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4513). Thus, when the left-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 places the left-handed image La on the upper left of the display screen 7a for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. Only display.

  Subsequent to step S4513, after performing a subtraction effect setting process described later (S4514), a background effect command based on the setting of the latent daytime mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4520). Thus, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the daytime background image H1 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. In this way, even if it is in the highly accurate time-short B state internally, it is impossible to determine whether or not it is in the highly accurate time-short B state on the display screen 7a by showing the player the daytime background image H1. . Then, by displaying the left-handed image La, it is possible to grasp the situation where the left-handed shot is aimed at entering the first starting port 20.

  If NO is determined in step S4511, it is determined whether or not the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is information on a highly probable non-short-time state (S4515). If it is information of a highly accurate non-short-time state (YES in S4515), “4” is set in the mode status (S4516), and a right-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4517). Thus, when a right-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the right-handed image Ra on the upper right portion of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. to continue.

  Subsequently to step S4517, a background effect command based on the setting of the space mode is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4520). Thus, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the cosmic background image H3 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. In this way, the player can grasp that the effect mode is set to the space mode by displaying the space background image H3. Then, by displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to grasp the situation where the right-handed shot is aimed at entering the third starting port 25.

  When it is determined NO in step S4515, the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is information on the low-probability time-short A state. In this case, the process proceeds to step S4518, and “5” is set in the mode status. The right-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4519). Thus, when a right-handed display command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the right-handed image Ra on the upper right portion of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. to continue.

  Subsequently to step S4513, a background effect command based on the town mode setting is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4520). Thereby, when the background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the city background image H4 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. Thus, the player can grasp that the effect mode is set to the city mode by displaying the city background image H4. Then, by displaying the right-handed image Ra, it is possible to grasp the situation where the right-handed shot is aimed at entering the third starting port 25.

  [Subtraction Effect Setting Process] The subtraction effect setting process in step S4510 and the subtraction effect setting process in step S4515 shown in FIG. 57 are the same process, and will be described together. The subtraction effect setting process (S4510 or S4514) is a process for setting to start the above-described subtraction effect (see FIG. 66 and the like). As shown in FIG. 58, in the subtraction effect setting process (S4510 or S4514), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not it is after the jackpot game based on the winning of the special V long 16R jackpot or the special V long 4R jackpot. Determination is made (S4610). If the determination result in step S4610 is NO, that is, after a jackpot game based on a jackpot winning other than the special V long, the subtraction effect is not executed, and thus this processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S4610 is YES, a subtraction effect flag indicating execution of the subtraction effect is turned ON (S4611). Then, “100” is set in the space mode transition counter (S4612). The space mode transition counter is for counting the number of fluctuations of the remaining special symbols until the transition to the space mode. Next, “100” is set to the subtraction effect counter (S4613). The subtraction effect counter is for counting the number of times indicated by the number image T1 on the display screen 7a (for example, the remaining 99 times shown in FIG. 66E) by the subtraction effect.

  Subsequently, a subtraction effect start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4614), and this process ends. Thereby, when the subtraction effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100, as shown in FIG. 66D, the space mode transition suggestion effect indicating the start of the subtraction effect is executed. In the space mode transition suggestion effect of this embodiment, a suggestion image U1 of “Transition to space mode after 100 changes!” Is displayed on the display screen 7a. By displaying the suggestion image U1, when the special symbol variation display is executed 100 more times, the player can be made aware that the most advantageous space mode can be entered.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 59, in the change effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S4701). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determining process (see FIG. 32) and the special figure 2 jackpot determining process (see FIG. 36), and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selecting process ( 33) and special figure fluctuation pattern information set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (see FIG. 37), information for designating the current gaming state, and the like. Note that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the received variation start command is a command indicating the variation start of the special figure 1 (special figure 1 variation start command) (S4702). If it does not indicate the start of fluctuation of special figure 1 (NO in S4702), that is, if it indicates the start of fluctuation of special figure 2, in this embodiment, the fluctuation effect synchronized with the fluctuation display and stop display of special figure 2 is displayed. Since it is not executed, the process from step S4703 to S4707 is passed, and the process proceeds to step S4708. Here, the fact that the variation effect synchronized with the variation display and the stop display in FIG. 2 is not executed means that the variation effect is not executed in the same manner as the variation effect synchronized with the variation display and the stop display in FIG. It is. Therefore, in synchronism with the fluctuation display and stop display of the special figure 2, the position where the player is difficult to grasp the small symbols, the fourth symbols, etc. smaller than the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (noticeable from the center of the display screen 7a). The change display and the stop display may be displayed at a difficult position. In this embodiment, since the gameability is aimed at winning the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 in any game state, it is basically necessary for the player to grasp the fluctuation display and the stop display of the special figure 2. Absent. Therefore, the fluctuating effect synchronized with the fluctuating display and the stop display of the special figure 2 is not executed, and the production pending image is not displayed according to the stored number of the second special figure holding.

  If it is determined in step S4702 that the start of fluctuation in FIG. 1 is indicated, the value of the mode status is subsequently referenced (S4703). Then, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect are selected (S4704). Specifically, a random number for determining the effect design is acquired, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command, and the selection is performed. The effect symbol is selected by determining the obtained effect symbol determining random number using the table. Thereby, the combination (for example, “777” or the like) of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed is determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a variable effect pattern (S4705). Specifically, a random number for determining the changing effect pattern is acquired, and a plurality of items classified according to the type of the effect mode (each value of the mode status) and the type of the special drawing change pattern (such as P1 in FIG. 11). One table is selected from the tables based on the analysis result of the change start command. Then, the variation effect pattern is selected by determining the obtained random effect determination random number using the selected table. As a result, the details of the variation effect including the details of the SP reach type and the like are determined. In other words, once the variation production pattern is determined, the variation production time, the variation display mode of the production symbol, the presence / absence of reach production, the content of reach production, the presence / absence of production button production (SW production), the content of production button production, production deployment configuration, The details of the contents of the variable production made up of the type of background of the production design will be determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects a notice effect (S4706). Specifically, the random number for determining the announcement effect is obtained, and one table is selected from a plurality of tables classified according to the presence or absence of reach based on the analysis result of the change start command, and the selection is performed. The notice effect is selected by determining the obtained notice effect random number using the obtained table. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined.

  As an example of the notice effect, the notice in the golden frame indicating that the degree of expectation for the jackpot winning (hereinafter referred to as “winning expectation”) is high, in the green frame indicating that the degree of expectation is medium A serif notice, a serif notice in a blue frame indicating that the expected degree of winning is lower than these, and the like. In other words, the notice effect is an effect that indicates the expected winning degree to the player before the final winning notification by the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Subsequent to step S4706, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a change effect start command for starting the selected effect symbol, the change effect pattern, and the notice effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4707). In step S4708, a subtraction effect process, which will be described later, is performed, and this process ends. When the variable effect start command set in step S4707 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variable effect synchronized with the variable display of FIG. 1 is started on the display screen 7a.

  [Subtraction Effect Processing] As shown in FIG. 60, in the subtraction effect processing (S4708), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the subtraction effect flag is ON (S4801). If the subtraction effect flag is not ON (NO in S4801), the subtraction effect is not executed, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the subtraction effect flag is ON (YES in S4801), the value of the space mode transition counter is decremented by “1”. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 91 subtracts the value of the space mode transition counter by “1” regardless of whether the fluctuation display of FIG. 1 or the fluctuation display of FIG. Accurately grasps the number of fluctuations in the special figure before shifting to the short-time state. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the variation start command is a command indicating the variation start of the special figure 1 (special figure 1 variation start command) (S4803).

  If it indicates the start of fluctuation in FIG. 1 (YES in S4803), the value of the subtraction effect counter is decremented by “1” (S4804). Then, a normal subtraction effect command including information on the value of the subtraction effect counter is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4805), and this process ends. When the normal subtraction effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the normal subtraction effect corresponding to the value of the subtraction effect counter. Specifically, in the normal subtraction effect, a count image T1 (see FIG. 66E) indicating the number of times corresponding to the value of the subtraction effect counter is displayed. Therefore, every time the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special figure 1 is executed, the number of times indicated by the number-of-times image T1 is subtracted by “1” as shown in FIG. 66 (F). Is displayed. This normal subtraction effect makes it possible for the player to be aware that the special symbol lottery has been executed once and to be aware of the number of changes in the special diagram until the transition to the space mode.

  On the other hand, in step S4803, if the change start command indicates a change start of special figure 2 (special figure 2 change start command), the process proceeds to step S4806 without executing the processing of steps S4804 and S4805. . Thus, the normal subtraction effect is not started even when the variable display of FIG. 2 is executed. Therefore, the number of times indicated by the count image T1 does not accurately indicate the number of fluctuations of the special figure until the transition to the space mode. In this case, since the value of the subtraction effect counter is not subtracted, the value of the subtraction effect counter deviates from the value of the space mode transition counter. Therefore, a subtraction value lottery process for lottering the subtraction value shown in the special subtraction effect (see FIG. 66H) is executed (S4806).

  FIG. 64 shows a subtraction value determination random number table for determining the subtraction value. As shown in FIG. 64, the value of the differential counter is shown from “1” to “100” on the left side. As shown in Remark 1, the value of the difference counter is a value obtained by subtracting the value of the space mode transition counter from the value of the subtraction effect counter. That is, the total number of fluctuations (the total number of times that the fluctuation display of Special Figure 1 was executed and the number of times that the fluctuation display of Special Figure 2 was executed) and the production fluctuation number (counted to show the number of times image T1) This is a value indicating a deviation from the number of times.

  In the subtraction value lottery process in step S4806, a subtraction value determination random number is acquired. The value of the subtraction value determination random number is any value from “0” to “99” as shown in Remark 2. Then, using the acquired subtraction value determination random number, the value of the difference counter, and the subtraction value determination random number table shown in FIG. 64, whether or not the subtraction value is determined, and a specific value when the subtraction value is determined And decide. For example, if the value of the difference counter is “10” and the value of the subtraction value determination random number is “50”, the subtraction value is determined and the subtraction value is determined to be “10”.

  If the subtraction value is determined by the subtraction value lottery process in step S4806 (YES in S4807), the determined subtraction value is subtracted from the subtraction effect counter (S4808). Then, a special subtraction effect command including information on the calculated value and the value of the subtraction effect counter is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4809), and this process is terminated. When the special subtraction effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the special subtraction effect. Specifically, in the special subtraction effect, a subtraction value image T2 (see FIG. 66 (H)) indicating “− (subtraction value) times!” Is displayed corresponding to the determined subtraction value, and the subtraction effect counter A count image T1 (see FIG. 66 (H)) indicating the number of times corresponding to the value is displayed. With this special subtraction effect, it is possible for the player to recognize that the number of fluctuations in the special figure until the transition to the space mode has been reduced by one or more at a timing (unexpected timing) different from the normal subtraction effect. It is possible to give an impression that the countdown until the transition to the space mode is suddenly accelerated.

  In the subtraction value determination random number table of this embodiment shown in FIG. 64, the subtraction value determination random number range is set so that the subtraction value is easily determined and the subtraction value is easily increased as the value of the difference counter is larger. . In other words, the greater the difference between the total number of changes and the number of times the change display of only the special figure 1 is executed, the greater the subtraction value shown when the special subtraction effect is executed. Therefore, after the special subtraction effect is not easily executed, it is possible to increase the subtraction value indicated by the special subtraction effect, and to give the player the impression that the transition to the space mode is suddenly approached. is there. In this embodiment, the subtraction value is determined by lottery so as to be any value from 1 to the value of the difference counter. That is, the subtraction value can be determined as various values. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the subtraction value indicated by the special subtraction effect from becoming monotonous.

  If the subtraction value is not determined by the subtraction value lottery process in step S4806 (NO in S4807), the special subtraction effect is not executed, and thus this process ends.

  [Variation Effect End Process] As shown in FIG. 61, in the change effect end process (S4406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change stop command (S4901). Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the change display of the special symbol whose change is to be stopped is a big hit (S4902). If it is a big hit (YES in S4902), since the subtraction effect is not executed, the subtraction effect flag is turned off (S4903). Then, the value of the space mode transition counter is reset to “0” (S4904), the value of the subtraction effect counter is reset to “0” (S4905), and the process proceeds to step S4912.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4902 that it is not a big hit, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the space mode transition counter is “0” (S4906). That is, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the fluctuation display of the special figure is executed 100 times after shifting to the high-accuracy short-time A state or the high-accuracy short-time B state in which the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. If it is not “0” (NO in S4906), it is not the timing to shift to the space mode, and the process proceeds to step S4912.

  On the other hand, if “0” (YES in S4906), it is next determined whether or not the value of the subtraction effect counter is greater than “0”. If it is larger than “0” (YES in S4907), the number of times shown in the number-of-times image T1 (see FIG. 67A) does not indicate “0 remaining” regardless of the timing of transition to the space mode. . Accordingly, in this case, the process proceeds to step S4908, and the all subtraction effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the full subtraction effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the full subtraction effect. Specifically, in the total subtraction effect, a total subtraction image T3 (see FIG. 67 (B)) indicating “all remaining fluctuations are exhausted!” Is displayed, and a count image T1 (see FIG. 67) indicating “remaining 0 times”. 67 (B)) is displayed. This total subtraction effect allows the player to recognize that the number of changes in the remaining special figures until the transition to the space mode has suddenly been exhausted, and the transition to the space mode has been achieved suddenly. It is possible to give an uplifting feeling to things.

  Subsequent to step S4908, the value of the subtraction effect counter is reset to “0” (S4909), and the process proceeds to step S4910. In step S4910, a space mode transition effect command is set in the output buffer of RAM 94. When the space mode transition effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the space mode transition effect. Specifically, in the space mode transition effect, a character image U2 (see FIG. 67C) indicating “Space mode entry!” Is displayed. By this space mode transition effect, it is possible for the player to surely know that the transition has been made to the space mode. After step S4910, the subtraction effect flag is turned off (S4911), and the process proceeds to step S4912.

  In step S4912, it is determined whether or not the special symbol whose variation is to be stopped is the special symbol 1 (S4912). If it is special figure 1 (YES in S4912), a variable production end command for ending the fluctuation production being executed (fluctuation production synchronized with the fluctuation display of special figure 1) is set in the output buffer of RAM 94 (S4913). ), This processing is finished. When the change effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 ends the change effect. As a result, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that have been variably displayed on the display screen 7a (for example, displayed so as to swing up and down) are definitely stopped and displayed (the display is stopped without shaking). Becomes). On the other hand, if the special symbol for which fluctuation is to be stopped is special figure 2 (NO in S4912), the fluctuation effect synchronized with the fluctuation display of special figure 2 has not been executed, and thus this processing ends.

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 62, in the opening effect selection process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command (S5001). In this embodiment, the opening command includes information related to the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 7) set at the time of determining whether or not the jackpot is won. Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data indicated by the analyzed opening command is data indicating special figure 1 (S5002). If it is data indicating the special figure 1 (YES in S5002), the battle entry effect pattern is selected as the opening effect pattern (S5003), and the process proceeds to step S5005. On the other hand, if the data indicates the special figure 2 (NO in S5002), the opening effect pattern for the special figure 2 is selected (S5004), and the process proceeds to step S5005.

  In step S5005, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 with the opening effect pattern selected in step S5003 or S5004, and the process ends. When the opening effect start command based on the selection of the battle entry effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the battle entry effect as the opening effect. Specifically, in the battle entry effect, a battle entry image B1 is displayed as shown in FIG. With this battle entry effect, it is possible to enliven the process up to the subsequent battle victory effect or battle defeat effect. When an opening effect start command based on the selection of the opening effect pattern for special figure 2 is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a predetermined opening effect image.

  [Round Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 63, in the round effect selection process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the round designation command (S5101). In this embodiment, the round designation command includes information related to the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 7) set at the time of winning determination for the jackpot. Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure stop symbol data indicated by the analyzed round designation command is data indicating the special figure 1 (S5102). If it is data indicating the special figure 1 (YES in S5102), the process proceeds to step S5103 to select a round effect pattern in more detail. On the other hand, if it is data indicating the special figure 2 (NO in S5102), the round effect pattern for special figure 2 is selected (S5111), and the process proceeds to step S5112.

  In step S5103, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type indicated by the analyzed round designation command is V long 16R jackpot (special V long 16R jackpot or normal V long 16R jackpot). If it is a V long 16R big hit (YES in S5103), a battle victory effect pattern is selected as a round effect pattern (S5104), and the process proceeds to step S5112.

  If it is determined in step S5103 that the V long 16R jackpot is not reached, it is then determined whether the V long 4R jackpot (special V long 4R jackpot or normal V long 4R jackpot) is determined (S5105). If it is V long 4R big hit (YES in S5105), it is next determined whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning is a high probability non-short time state or a low probability short time state (S5106). If it is in the high probability non-short time state or the low probability time short state (YES in S5106), a battle victory effect pattern is selected (S5104), and the process proceeds to step S5112. On the other hand, if it is neither high-probability non-short-time state or low-probability time-short state (NO in S5106), that is, if the winning game state is low-probability non-time-short state or high-probability time-short state, A battle defeat effect pattern is selected (S5107), and the process proceeds to step S5112.

  If it is determined in step S5105 that the V long 4R jackpot is not reached, it is subsequently determined whether or not the V long 2R jackpot is reached (S5108). If it is V long 2R big hit (YES in S5108), it is next determined whether or not the gaming state at the time of winning is a low probability non-short time state or a high probability short time state (S5109). If the low-accuracy non-short-time state or the high-accuracy time-short state (YES in S5109), the awakening effect pattern is selected as the round effect pattern (S5110), and the process proceeds to step S5112. On the other hand, if neither the low-probability non-short state or the high-probability time-short state (NO in S5109), that is, if the winning game state is the high-probability non-short state or low-probability time / short state, the battle victory effect pattern Is selected (S5104), and the process proceeds to step S5112.

  If it is determined in step S5108 that the V long 2R jackpot is not found, the jackpot type indicated by the analyzed round designation command is a V short 5R jackpot, a battle defeat effect pattern is selected (S5107), and the process proceeds to step S5112. .

  In step S5112, a round effect start command for starting a round effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 with the round effect pattern selected in steps S5104, S5107, S5110, and S5111, and the process ends. When the round effect start command based on the selection of the battle victory effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the battle victory effect as the round effect. Specifically, in the battle victory effect, a battle victory image B2 is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When a round effect start command based on the selection of the battle defeat effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the battle defeat effect as a round effect. Specifically, in the battle defeat effect, a battle defeat image B3 is displayed as shown in FIG. When a round effect start command based on the selection of the awakening effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the awakening effect as a land effect. Specifically, in the awakening effect, as shown in FIG. 69 (C), the awakening image K1 is displayed. When a round effect start command based on the selection of the special effect 2 round effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a predetermined round effect image.

  In this manner, in this embodiment, when the big win is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-probability time-short state, the V long 16R big win is made with a 50% probability (see FIG. 7). In this case, a battle victory effect is executed as a round effect, and the night mode corresponding to the highly accurate time-short A state is set after the jackpot game. In this way, if a big win is won in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-precision short-time state, as shown in FIG. 17, the battle victory effect is executed with a probability of 50%, and the high-probability state is looped with 50%. It is possible to look like.

  On the other hand, if you win the jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-predictive time-short state, it will be a V-long 4R jackpot with a probability of 30% (see FIG. 7) and a probability of 15% The V short hit is a big hit (see FIG. 7). In these cases, a battle defeat effect is executed as a round effect, and after the jackpot game, a latent daytime mode corresponding to the high-precision time-short B state or a daytime mode corresponding to the low-precision non-time-short state is set. In this way, if a big win is won in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-precision short-time state, as shown in FIG. 17, the battle defeat effect is executed with a total of 45% probability, and the state does not shift to the high-probability state. It is possible to look like. Note that the jackpot game based on the V long 4R jackpot and the jackpot game based on the V short jackpot are both substantially 4R, and the opening pattern of the first jackpot 30 is similar (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is difficult to distinguish each of the above jackpot games by opening the first big winning opening 30.

  In addition, if you win a jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 1 in the high probability non-short-time state or low-probability time-short state, the V long jackpot (special V long 16R jackpot, normal V long 16R jackpot, special V long, with a probability of 85% in total Long 4R jackpot, normal V long 4R jackpot, V long 2R jackpot) (see FIG. 7). In this case, a battle victory effect is executed as the round effect, and the space mode corresponding to the highly accurate non-short-time state is set after the big hit game. In this way, if a big win is won in the highly accurate non-short time state (or low accurate time short state), as shown in FIG. 17, the battle victory effect is executed with a probability of 85%, and the high probability state with 85%. Can appear to loop. In other words, in the high-precision non-short-time state, it appears that the probability variation continuation rate has increased compared to the high-precision time-short A state, creating a gaming state that is even more advantageous than the high-precision short-time state, which was considered to be the most advantageous in the past. It is possible to think that

  In addition, if a big win is won in the lottery shown in Fig. 1 in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-precision short-time state, the V-long 2R jackpot will be made with a probability of 5% (see FIG. 7). In this case, the awakening effect is executed as the round effect, and the space mode corresponding to the highly accurate non-short-time state is set after the big hit game. In this way, it is possible for players who have seen the awakening effect in the round effect to grasp the transition to the most advantageous high-speed non-short-time state immediately after the big hit game, and can give an uplifting feeling. It is.

13. Production example <Production example 1>
Next, production example 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 65 (A), when the daytime mode is set, a fluctuation effect synchronized with the fluctuation display of special figure 1 (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 fluctuation production”) is executed. As shown in FIG. 65 (B), it is assumed that the winner of the lottery shown in FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the type of jackpot is a normal V long 16R jackpot. In this case, the battle victory effect is executed as shown in FIG. 65 (D) through the battle entry effect shown in FIG. 65 (C). Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (E), when the night mode is set after the big hit game, it is possible to make the player know that the player has shifted to the highly accurate time-short state.

  Here, since the high probability state of the present embodiment continues until the start of the next jackpot game, as long as it is right-handed, as shown in FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the type of jackpot is a normal V long 4R jackpot. In this case, the battle defeat effect is executed as shown in FIG. 65 (H) through the battle entry effect shown in FIG. 65 (G). Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (I), after the jackpot game, the latent probability day mode is set. However, the player who views the daytime background image H1 is set to either the daytime mode or the latent probability day mode. I do n’t know. In this way, in this embodiment, even if the battle defeat effect is executed, the latent day mode may be set, so it is expected that the player who viewed the daytime background image H1 may be controlled to a high probability state. It is possible to play while playing.

<Example 2>
Next, Production Example 2 of this embodiment will be described based on FIGS. 66 and 67. FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 66 (A), when the daytime mode is set, the player wins the big win in the lottery shown in FIG. At this time, the type of jackpot is a special V long 16R jackpot. In this case, the battle victory effect is executed as shown in FIG. 66 (C) through the battle entry effect shown in FIG. 66 (B). As shown in FIG. 66 (D), after the jackpot game, the night mode is set, and the space mode transition suggestion effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to make the player know that it is possible to shift to the advantageous space mode if the display of the special figure is executed 100 more times. Thereafter, if the special figure 1 variation effect is executed, the number-of-times image T1 indicating “99 remaining times” is displayed as shown in FIG. 66 (E), and if the special figure 1 variation effect is executed again, FIG. As shown in (F), the number-of-times image T1 indicating “remaining 98 times” is displayed. Thus, by giving the player the impression that the countdown until the transition to the space mode is executed, it is possible to easily show the effects until the transition to the highly accurate non-short-time state.

  Thereafter, when the special figure 1 fluctuating effect is executed 50 times after the transition to the space mode, the number-of-times image T1 indicating “50 remaining” is displayed as shown in FIG. 66 (G). At this time, it is assumed that a game ball enters the electric chew 22 and the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is started. In this case, the value of the difference counter becomes “10”, and the subtraction value is determined to be “10” in the subtraction value lottery process (S4806) in FIG. 60 (see FIG. 64). As a result, as shown in FIG. 66 (H), a special subtraction effect is executed, and the number of fluctuations (number of time reductions) in the remaining special figure 1 until the transition to the space mode is suddenly reduced by 10 times by lottery. Is possible. As a result, it is possible to give a novel impression as an effect that suddenly approaches a highly accurate non-short-time state.

  Subsequently, when the special figure 1 variation effect is executed, the number-of-times image T1 indicating “39 remaining times” is displayed as shown in FIG. 66 (I). Thereafter, when the special figure 1 variation effect is executed 34 times, as shown in FIG. 66 (J), the number-of-times image T1 indicating “5 times remaining” is displayed. At this time, it is assumed that the total number of fluctuations (the total number of fluctuation displays in FIG. 1 and the number of fluctuation displays in FIG. 2) has reached 100 since the transition to the space mode. In this case, as shown in FIG. 67 (A), the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed, and the timing is set for the space mode with the transition to the highly accurate non-short-time state. The number of times image T1 indicating “times” is shown. Accordingly, at this time, as shown in FIG. 67 (B), the full subtraction effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation that does not correctly indicate that the number of time reductions has been digested 100 times at the timing of transition from night mode to space mode (high accuracy time / short A state to high accuracy non-time / short state). Is possible.

  In this way, through the space mode transition effect shown in FIG. 67 (C), as shown in FIG. 67 (D), the special figure 1 variation effect is executed in the space mode. And if it is right-handed, as shown in FIG. 67 (E), it will win a jackpot in the lottery shown in FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the type of jackpot is a normal V long 4R jackpot. In this case, unlike the case of production example 1 described above (see FIGS. 65 (F) to (H)), since it is a case where a normal V long 4R jackpot is won in a highly accurate non-short-time state, FIG. 67 (F) Through the battle entry effect shown, the battle victory effect is executed as shown in FIG. 67 (G). Then, as shown in FIG. 67 (H), the space mode is set again after the jackpot game. Therefore, in this embodiment, once the space mode is set, the battle victory effect is executed with a very high probability (85%), and the space mode can be looped with a very high probability (85%). .

  In addition, if the jackpot is won before the number of time reductions is exhausted 100 times in the highly accurate time-short A state, the jackpot is won in the highly accurate time-short state. In this case, except for the V long 2R jackpot, after the jackpot game, it does not shift to a highly accurate non-short-time state. Therefore, it is preferable for the player to shift to the high-precision non-short-time state by the short-time number of times of digestion, rather than winning the jackpot in the high-speed time-short state before the short-time number is consumed. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game characteristic in which the player expects not to win a big win with the change effect until the space mode is set after the execution of the space mode transition effect.

  As described above, as can be seen from the comparison between the production example 1 and the production example 2, than the normal V long jackpot (normal V long 16R jackpot or normal V long 16R jackpot) in which the short-time state continues until the start of the next jackpot game. The special V long jackpot (special V long 16R jackpot or special V long 4R jackpot) in which the number of hour / hours is set to 100 is more preferable for the player in that it can shift to a highly accurate non-short / short state. In other words, conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine in which a short-time state that lasts until the start of the next jackpot game is more preferable than a jackpot in which the number of time-savings is set to a predetermined number. Therefore, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the reverse of the conventional game machine aiming at a big hit (special V long big hit) in which the number of time reductions is set to a predetermined number.

  And in this pachinko gaming machine 1, as described in FIGS. 66 and 67 after being controlled to the high-precision time-short state in which the number of time reductions is set to 100 times, as the time reduction times are digested, the most for the player. It will approach an advantageous gaming state (highly accurate non-short time). Therefore, it is a game that gradually raises expectations. On the other hand, in the conventional general pachinko gaming machine, as the number of times is shortened, the non-electric support control state that is disadvantageous to the player is approached. Therefore, it is a game that gradually increases the feeling of frustration. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to provide a gaming interest that is the reverse of the conventional general pachinko gaming machine.

<Example 3>
Next, Production Example 3 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 68 (A), when the daytime mode is set, it is determined that the winner is won by the lottery shown in FIG. At this time, the type of jackpot is a special V long 4R jackpot. In this case, the battle defeat effect is executed as shown in FIG. 68 (C) through the battle entry effect shown in FIG. 68 (B). In this case, as shown in FIG. 68 (D), the daytime background image H1 is displayed after the jackpot game, but the space mode transition suggestion effect is executed. As a result, it is possible for a player who is disappointed at the battle defeat effect to grasp that the transition to the advantageous space mode can be made if the display of the special figure is executed 100 more times.

  When the special figure 1 variation effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 68E, the number-of-times image T1 indicating "99 remaining" is displayed, and when the total number of variations reaches 100 after that, FIG. As shown in (F), the number-of-times image T1 indicating “0 times remaining” is displayed. Thus, through the space mode transition effect shown in FIG. 68 (G), as shown in FIG. 68 (H), the special figure 1 variation effect is executed in the space mode. In this way, even if the battle defeat effect is executed, the space mode can be shifted to an advantageous space mode by digesting 100 times in a short time.

  Even in the case of the production example 3, as in the case of the production example 2 described above, it is more accurate to use the short-time number of times than to win a big hit in the high-precision time-short state before the short-time number is consumed. It is advantageous for the player to shift to a non-time-saving state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a novel game characteristic in which the player expects not to win a big win with the variable effect until the space mode is set after the space mode transition effect is executed.

<Example 4>
Next, Production Example 4 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 69 (A), when the daytime mode is set, it is determined that the winner is won by the lottery shown in FIG. At this time, the type of jackpot is V long 2R jackpot. In this case, the awakening effect is executed as shown in FIG. 68 (C) through the battle entry effect shown in FIG. 68 (B). Thereafter, through the space mode transition effect shown in FIG. 69 (D), as shown in FIG. 69 (E), the special figure 1 variation effect is executed in the space mode. In this way, the most advantageous space mode can be obtained suddenly after the jackpot game through the awakening effect without digesting 100 times of the short time like the effect example 2 and effect example 3 described above. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect the most awakening effect to be executed in the round effect. Note that the awakening stage is 1R (see FIG. 8), and the hero character wins the enemy character in the battle victory stage or the hero character loses the enemy character in the battle defeat stage. Is also set to be ahead.

14 Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the game ball is driven toward the first flow path R1 by left-handed, and the first start port 20 Aim to win big hits by drawing lottery 1 On the other hand, when the game is controlled to the highly accurate time-short A state (the easy-to-enter state A) after the big hit game, the game ball is driven toward the second flow path R2. At this time, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R <b> 2 is easier to enter the third start port 25 than the second start port 21 in spite of the easy entering state A. That is, the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is more easily executed than the lottery shown in FIG. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel game where the lottery of FIG. 1 is performed in the normal gaming state and the lottery of FIG. 1 is easily performed even in the easy-to-enter state A.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a bonus (award ball, V) is awarded to the player who wins the jackpot in the special drawing 1 than to win the jackpot in the special drawing 2 lottery. The jackpot game with many (winning) is easy to be executed (see FIG. 7). Therefore, it is possible to provide a special gameability that makes the player expect to win a big win in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 even in the easy-to-enter state A (highly accurate time-short A state).

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, in the easy-to-enter state A, the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is changed to the opening pattern A (opening time 620 ms, closing time 29500 ms, see FIG. 13) by executing the auxiliary game. Is set. Therefore, only one game ball that has been driven into the second flow path R <b> 2 enters the second start port 21 in one auxiliary game. Then, the fluctuation display and stop display of FIG. 2 indicating that the winning is not a big win based on the entry to the second starting port 21 ends before the timing at which the auxiliary game ends. Therefore, the lottery of the special figure 2 is not performed from the timing when the above-mentioned special display and the stop display of the special figure 2 are finished to the timing when the next auxiliary game is started, and only the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed. There will be no situation. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to aim for the big win by the lottery shown in FIG. 1 by reducing the frequency of the lottery shown in FIG. 2 in the easy-to-enter A state (high-probable time short A state).

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a game ball that is driven toward the second flow path R2 in the easy-to-enter state A (high-probability time-short A state) enters the third start port 25, You can win a small win in the lottery of Special Figure 1. In this case, even if a game ball enters the second starting port 21 during the small hit variation display of the special figure 1, the lottery result of the special figure 2 does not become a big win. Therefore, in the easy entry state A, it is difficult to cause a big win based on the entry to the second start opening 21 and the big win is won by the lottery of FIG. 1 based on the entry to the third start opening 25. Can be easily acquired.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed, it will always be a small winner, except for the big winner (see FIG. 10 (A) 9). Fluctuation display is frequently performed.In this case, even in the highly accurate time-short A state (the easy-to-enter state A), even if a game ball enters the electric Chu 22 by right-handed, the lottery of FIG. Therefore, it is possible to invalidate the entry to the electric Chu 22. Therefore, a new game characteristic aiming for a big win only by the lottery of the special figure 1 based on the entry to the third starting port 25. Can be created.

15. Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

<Second form>
A pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the first embodiment, there are mainly the first case, the second case, and the third case as the opportunity to shift to the highly probable non-short-time state, which is the most advantageous gaming state. In other words, as shown in FIG. 16, the special V long 16R big win is won in the low probability non-short time state or the high probability short time state, and after the big hit game, the first time in the high probability time short A state is digested 100 times. There was a case. In addition, there was a second case where a special V-long 4R jackpot was won in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-probability time-short state, and after the big hit game, 100 time-short times were digested in the high-probability time-short B state. In addition, there was a third case where the V long 2R jackpot was won in the low-probability non-short-time state or the high-precision time-short state.

  On the other hand, in the second embodiment, in addition to the first to third cases described above, the continuous number of times of control to the short time state (highly accurate short time state) reaches a predetermined limit number (5 times in this embodiment). Then, there is a fourth case in which the time-limiter function is activated and the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a highly accurate non-time-saving state. In other words, in the second mode, the jackpot scheduled to shift to a highly accurate time-short state (special V long 16R jackpot, normal V long 16R jackpot, special V long 4R jackpot, normal V long 4R jackpot (see FIG. 7) ), Hereinafter referred to as “high-probability short-and-time big hit”) in succession five times, it is possible to shift to a high-probability non-short-time state after a big win game. Note that the high-probability short / long jackpot is a jackpot that can shift to a high-probability time / short state after a big hit game, triggered by a big win in the normal probability state or the high-probability time / short state. Hereinafter, the addition of the time limiter function will be described focusing on differences from the flowchart of the first embodiment.

  [Game State Setting Process] In the game state setting process (S2719) of the second form shown in FIG. 70, compared to the game state setting process (S2719) of the first form shown in FIG. 48, the time is shortened before the process of step S2861. A limiter setting process (S2870) is newly provided. That is, in the game state setting process (S2719) of the second form, the game control microcomputer 81 controls to the game state after the big hit game based on the winning of various jackpots (see FIG. 7) (ON or OFF of the probability change flag) Once the time-shortening A flag is turned on or off and the time-shortening B flag is turned on or off, the time-shortening limiter setting process (S2870) is performed.

  [Time-short limiter setting process] As shown in FIG. 71, in the time-short limiter setting process (S2870), first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether either the time-shortening A flag or the time-shortening B flag is ON. (S6001). That is, it is determined whether or not the game state after the jackpot game is to be controlled to the short-time state. If it is not ON (NO in S6001), it is not the situation to activate the time-limit limiter function, so the value of the time-limit limiter operation counter is reset to “0” (S6007), and this processing ends. Here, the time limiter operation counter is for counting the number of times of continuous control to the time-short state (highly accurate time-short state). The continuous number of times of control to the short-time state does not mean the number of continuous times actually controlled to the short-time state, but the game control microcomputer 81 tries to control (internally) to the short-time state after the big hit game. This means the number of consecutive times (the time-short A flag or time-short B flag was turned on).

  In step S6001, if either the time reduction A flag or the time reduction B flag is ON, the value of the time reduction limiter operation counter is incremented by “1” (S6002). Then, a time-short continuous number of times command including information on the value of the time-short limiter operation counter is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S6003), and the process proceeds to step S6004. The effect when the time-short continuous number of times command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 will be described later.

  In step S6004, it is determined whether or not the value of the time limiter operation counter has reached the limit number of times (in this embodiment, 5 times). If the number of times is not the limit number (NO in S6004), the processing is terminated because the time limiter function is not activated. On the other hand, if it is the limit number of times (YES in S6004), both the time-shortening A flag and the time-shortening B flag are turned off to activate the time-shortening limiter function (S6005). In this way, when the number of times of continuous control to the time-short state (highly accurate time-short state) reaches five times, it is possible to shift to the non-time-short state (highly accurate non-time-short state). Thereafter, the value of the time limiter operation counter is reset to “0” (S6006), and this process is terminated.

  In the second mode, as described above, a time-short continuous number of times command including information on the value of the time-limit limiter operation counter is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. However, the value of the time limiter activation counter may be included in the game state designation command, and the value of the time limiter activation counter may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 91 by transmitting the game state designation command. In this case, it is not necessary for the main control board 80 to transmit the time-short continuous number of times command.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] In the second form of reception command analysis processing (S4301) shown in FIG. 72, the processing of step S4416 and step S4417 are compared with the reception command analysis processing (S4301) of the first form shown in FIG. Processing is newly provided. In other words, in the received command analysis process (S4301) of the second form, when the effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4416, it determines whether or not a short time continuous number of times command has been received. If it has been received (YES in S4416), the short time continuous number of times notification effect processing described later is performed (S4417).

  [Time-short continuous number of times notification effect processing] As shown in FIG. 73, in the time-short continuous number of times notification effect processing (S4417), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes a time-short continuous number of times command (S6101). Subsequently, based on the analysis of the time-short continuous number of times command, it is determined whether or not the value of the time-short limiter operation counter has reached the limit number of times (5 times in this embodiment). If it is not the limited number of times (NO in S6102), a short time continuous number of times notification effect command including information on the value of the short time limiter operation counter is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6103), and this process ends. When the time-short continuous number notification effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the time-short continuous number notification effect.

  Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 74 (C), in the time-short continuous number notification effect, “time-short state 1 (value of time-short limiter operation counter)”, remaining 4 times (value of 5-hour time-limit limiter operation counter) until the space mode. "Is displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, it is possible to make it possible to grasp how much more accurate time and bonus is won by shifting to the high-accuracy non-short-time state by the short continuous number of times notification effect.

  If the value of the time limiter operation counter reaches the limit number in step S6102 shown in FIG. 73, the time limiter operation effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6104), and this process is terminated. When the time limiter operation effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the time limiter operation effect.

  Specifically, in the time limiter operation effect, as shown in FIG. 74 (H), a notification image Z1 (see FIG. 74 (H)) indicating “5 times in the time reduction state (restricted number of times), 0 times remaining in space mode” is displayed. In addition to being displayed on the screen 7a, a cancellation suggestion image Z2 (see FIG. 74H) indicating “time state cancellation” is displayed on the display screen 7a. At this time, it is possible to make the player know that the time limiter function has been activated by the effect of operating the time limiter.

<Example 5>
Next, Production Example 5 of the second form will be described based on FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 74 (A), when the daytime mode is set, it is assumed that the winner is won in the lottery shown in FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the type of jackpot is a normal V long 16R jackpot. In this case, after the battle victory effect shown in FIG. 74 (B), the game is controlled to the high-accuracy time-short A state after the big hit game, and is set to the night mode as shown in FIG. 74 (C). At this time, a time-short continuous number of times notification effect is executed. That is, since control to the high-accuracy time-short state is the first time, as shown in FIG. 74C, a notification image Z1 indicating “first time-short state, remaining four times to the space mode” is displayed. Thereby, it is possible to grasp that it is possible to shift to the space mode when the control to the high-accuracy time-short state continues four more times.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 74 (D), it is assumed that the normal V long 16R jackpot is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, and the normal V long 16R jackpot is won three times in the night mode. As a result, as shown in FIG. 74 (E), it is assumed that the notification image Z1 indicating “the fourth time-short state, one time remaining until the space mode” is displayed after the jackpot game. Then, as shown in FIG. 74 (F), when the normal V long 16R jackpot is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 again, the battle win effect shown in FIG. 74 (B) is passed, and the jackpot as shown in FIG. 74 (H). After the game, the short time limiter operation effect is executed.

  Specifically, a notification image Z1 and a release suggestion image Z2 indicating “the fifth time reduction state and the remaining zero until the space mode” are displayed. As a result, the player can grasp that the player can win the high-accuracy time and big hit, but can move to the space mode by operating the time limiter function. Thereafter, through the space mode transition effect shown in FIG. 74 (I), the special figure 1 change effect is executed in the space mode as shown in FIG. 74 (J).

  In this way, even if the player does not win 100 times of short-time digestion or V long 2R jackpot, if the player wins 5 consecutive times of high-precision time-long jackpot and activates the time-limiter function, the high-precision non-speedy state Can be earned. In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the high-accuracy non-short-time state is a more advantageous game state for the player than the high-probability time-short state. Therefore, it is possible to cause the player to play the game while expecting the operation of the time limiter function, and it is possible to provide a novel gameability that has not been achieved in the past.

  In production example 5, the case where all of the winning jackpots won five times in succession are normal V long 16R jackpots has been described. It is possible to activate the limiter function. In other words, there may be cases where a normal V long 4R, special V long 16R jackpot, or special V long 4R jackpot is won. For example, if you win a special V long 16R jackpot, you will be in a high-precision time-short A state where the number of time reductions will be set to 100 after the jackpot game, but you will win a high-precision time short-and-time big hit before the 100 time reductions are consumed. Suppose you have. In this case, it is not possible to shift to the highly accurate non-short-time state, resulting in a disadvantageous result for the player. However, if the remaining three consecutive wins are won for the high accuracy time, the time reduction limiter function can be activated to shift to the high accuracy non-time reduction state. In this way, in the second embodiment, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest by increasing the opportunity for transition to the highly accurate non-short-time state.

  As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, when the number of consecutive times of control to the high-precision time-short state reaches 5 times based on the winning of the high-precision time-short win, the time-limit limiter function By the operation, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to a highly accurate non-short-time state. That is, the high probability state is not controlled to the normal probability state as in the case where the conventional high-accuracy limiter function operates. Therefore, even if the time limiter function is activated, a high probability state remains, so that it is possible to provide a player with an unexpected game characteristic. In particular, when the time limiter function is activated, it is possible to shift to a high-accuracy non-time-short state that is more advantageous than the high-accuracy time-short state. It is possible to provide.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second form, when the high probability state is controlled, the high probability state is maintained until the start of the next jackpot game. Therefore, once the high-probability time-short state is controlled, a high-probability state is secured until the next jackpot winning, and it is possible to make the gameability easy to operate the time-limiter function. That is, when the special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined upper limit number of times in the high-accuracy time-short state, the game machine is not controlled to the low-accuracy non-time-short state (normal game state) (so-called ST machine). It is possible to avoid becoming almost meaningless because it does not work easily.

<Other variations>
In each of the above forms, the probability (loop rate 85%) that can be controlled to the high-precision non-short-time state again after the big-bonus game when the big win is won in the lottery of Fig. 1 in the high-precision short-time state is set to the high-precision short-time A state. In particular, it was set to be higher than the probability (loop rate 50%) that the player could be controlled to the highly accurate time-short A state again after the jackpot game when winning the jackpot in the special drawing 1 lottery. However, each loop rate is not limited to the above numerical values, and can be changed as appropriate. In addition, what is necessary is just to change the distribution rate of each jackpot symbol shown in FIG. 7, when changing each loop rate. The types of jackpots (hit jackpots) are not limited to the types shown in FIG. 7 and can be changed as appropriate. For example, there may be no V long 2R jackpots or special V long 4R jackpots.

  In each of the above forms, the loop rate in the highly accurate non-short-time state is set to be higher than the loop rate in the high-accuracy short-time state (high-accuracy short-time A state). When the player wins, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is more likely to receive more privileges than the player who wins the jackpot in a highly accurate and short time state. In other words, the high-probability non-short-time state is configured to be an advantageous gaming state over the high-precision time-short state. However, other than the method of changing the loop rate, when winning a jackpot in a highly accurate non-short-time state, the bonus given to the player is likely to increase more than when winning a jackpot in a highly accurate time-short state You may do it. For example, the number of winning balls for the jackpot game based on the jackpot winning in the highly accurate non-short-time state may be set so that it is likely to be larger than the number of winning balls for the jackpot game based on the jackpot winning in the highly accurate time-short state. In addition, when the winning combination is won by winning one of the special drawings in the highly accurate non-short-time state, the V long (V winning) jackpot allocation rate is determined by the drawing of the other special drawing in the highly accurate time-short state. You may set so that it may become higher than the distribution ratio of V long jackpot at the time of winning a jackpot.

  Also, in each of the above forms, if you win a jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 2 in a highly accurate time and short state, after the jackpot game based on the jackpot winning, always be in the normal probability state (with a 100% allocation rate) It was set so that it could be controlled. However, it is not always necessary to make the distribution so that the normal probability state is controlled, and it may be easy to control the normal probability state (less than 100% and 50% or more). However, when winning a jackpot in the lottery of Fig. 2 in a highly accurate time-short state, it may be set so as to be disadvantaged to the player compared to winning a jackpot in the lottery of Fig. 1.

  In each of the above embodiments, the first start port 20 is arranged on the first flow path R1 so that the start is “5” (about 5 out of 100 left-handed game balls can enter). The start port 25 is arranged on the second flow path R2 so that the start is “25” (about 25 out of 100 right-handed game balls can enter). However, if the base when right-handed in the high-accuracy short-time A state or the high-accuracy non-time-short state is higher than the base when left-handed in the low-accuracy non-time-short state, The start for the start port 25 can be changed as appropriate.

  In each of the above embodiments, the opening pattern A and the opening pattern B are set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 in the short-time state, and the easy entering state A and the entering of the electric chew 22 are greatly different. Easy state B was created. As a result, a high-accuracy short-time A state and a high-accuracy short-time B state were created even in the high probability state. However, there may be only one high-accuracy short-time state without creating the easy-to-enter state A and the easy-to-enter state B. In this case, if you make a right-hand hit in the high-precision short-time state and win the jackpot in the special drawing 1 lottery, you can win the high-precision time-short state again with a probability of 85%. If it does, you may make it game nature that it will fall into a normal probability state.

  In each of the above embodiments, in the highly accurate time-short B state, the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is executed by aiming to enter the first starting port 20 by making a right turn. However, in the high-probability time-short B state, if a right hit is made to aim at entering the electric Chu 22 (second starting port 21) or the third starting port 25, and if the big win is won by the lottery of FIG. You may make it game nature which falls to a normal probability state.

  Further, in each of the above forms, the right-handed notification is not performed by executing the small hit game in the normal game state (first game state) in which the left-hand hit (the game ball is thrown into the first flow path R1), The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 merge to increase the base in the highly accurate non-short-time state (second game state) in which the player strikes the right (injecting game balls into the second flow path R2). A second grand prize opening 35 is arranged in the portion G1 (see FIG. 2). However, the relationship between the first gaming state in which the left strike is made and the second gaming state in which the right strike is made can be appropriately changed. For example, the first game state in which the player makes a left turn is set to a highly probable non-short state (so-called latent probability change state), and the second game state in which the player makes a right turn is set to an easy-to-enter state (highly accurate short time state, low probable short state, etc.) Also good.

  Moreover, in each said form, the 2nd big prize opening 35 opened | released by a small hit game was arrange | positioned in the center of the left-right direction under the game area | region 3 (refer FIG. 2). However, if the game ball flowing down the first flow path R1 can reach the left hand and the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 can reach the second big prize, The position of the mouth 35 can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, in each of the above forms, the second big prize opening (special prize opening) 35 is a special big prize opening that is opened only for small hit games, and the first big prize opening 30 is dedicated for opening only for big hit games. I made a big prize. However, the special prize opening opened by the small hit game may be opened by the big hit game. Further, the special winning opening opened by the small hit game may be a large winning opening on the side of the large winning device having a V passing area such as the specific area 39.

  Also, in each of the above forms, when the lottery in FIG. 1 is a big win when being controlled in a highly accurate non-short state (specific game state), the lottery in FIG. 2 is a big win. The jackpot game that is advantageous to the player is set to be easy to execute (see FIG. 7). And even if a game ball entered the electric Chu 22 in a highly accurate non-short-time state (specific game state), a situation where it was easy to win a big win in the lottery of Fig. 1 was created. However, the specific gaming state for creating the setting and situation described above is not limited to the high probability non-short state, the low probability non-short state (normal gaming state), the high probability short state, the low probability short state, etc. Other gaming states may be used.

  Also, in each of the above forms, if the lottery of special figure 2 (special figure 2 big hit determination process) is performed while the small hit variation display of special figure 1 is displayed, the lottery result of special figure 2 will not be a big winner ( If step S1605 of FIG. 36 is passed) and special drawing 1 lottery (special figure 1 big hit determination process) is performed while small hit variation display of special figure 2 is displayed, the lottery result of special figure 1 will be a big win (Step S1305 in FIG. 32 is passed) (see FIG. 19). However, if the lottery of the special figure 2 is performed during the small hit variation display of the special figure 1, it may be determined whether or not the big hit is made. Alternatively, when the lottery of the special figure 1 is performed during the small hit variation display of the special figure 2, it may be determined whether it is a big hit. In addition, like a normal simultaneous fluctuation pachinko machine, when the special figure 2 lottery is displayed while the special figure 2 is displayed, it is determined whether it is a big hit, and the special hit 2 is displayed. In addition, if the lottery shown in FIG.

  Moreover, in each said form, although the fluctuation production | generation synchronized with the fluctuation display and stop display of special figure 1 was performed, it was made not to perform the fluctuation production which synchronized the fluctuation display and special stop display of special figure 2. FIG. However, a variation effect synchronized with the variation display and the stop display in FIG. 2 may be executed. Further, for example, during the high-precision short-time state where the number of time reductions is set to 100 (short-time limited time period), the fluctuation display synchronized with the fluctuation display and stop display in FIG. In addition, the fluctuating effect synchronized with the stop display may not be executed. In this case, a normal subtraction effect (see FIG. 66 (E)) is executed based on the ball entering the electric Chu 22, and a special subtraction effect (FIG. 66 (H )) Or a total subtraction effect (see FIG. 67B) may be executed. It should be noted that the variation effect may be executed in any of the variation display and the stop display of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the special subtraction effect (see FIG. 66 (H)) or the full subtraction effect (see FIG. 67 (B)) only during the high-accuracy time-short state where the number of time reductions is set to 100 (short time period of limited time). Reference) can be executed. However, the period during which the special subtraction effect (see FIG. 66 (H)) and the full subtraction effect (see FIG. 67 (B)) can be executed is not limited to the high-precision time-short state in which the number of time reductions is set. It can be changed. For example, the specific period may be a low-accuracy short-time state in which the number of time reductions is set, a specific time zone (for example, in the morning), or the like.

  In each of the above embodiments, the number of times (the remaining number of times) indicated by the number image T1 is subtracted and displayed from the transition to the high-accuracy short-time state where the number of time reductions is set to 100. did. However, the number of times indicated by the number-of-times image T1 may be added and displayed (count-up display), and when it reaches 100 times, the transition to the highly accurate non-short-time state may be indicated. In this case, an addition value lottery process is performed in the process of step S4806. When the addition value is determined, a special addition effect command is set in the process of step S4809. Thus, the number of times indicated by the number-of-times image may be increased by the added value and displayed on the display screen 7a.

  Moreover, in each said form, the subtraction value for subtracting the frequency | count which the frequency | count image T1 shows by special subtraction effect was determined by lottery using the subtraction value determination random number table shown in FIG. That is, the subtraction value is determined using the subtraction value determination random number table shown in FIG. 64 when the predetermined condition for executing the special subtraction effect is satisfied. However, the establishment of the predetermined condition can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the value of the difference counter reaches “5”, the subtraction value is determined to be “5”, and the number of times indicated by the count image T1 is subtracted by “5”. In this way, a special subtraction effect may be executed.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the special subtraction effect is produced after the transition to the high-accuracy short-time state in which the number of time reductions (100) is set and before the transition to the high-accuracy non-short-time state, which is more advantageous than the high-accuracy short-time state. Was able to run. However, the special subtraction effect may be executed during the transition from the high-accuracy short-time state in which the number of time reductions is set to the high-accuracy non-short-time state, which is disadvantageous to the high-accuracy non-time-short state. In addition, the special subtraction effect may be executed during the period from the highly accurate time-short state in which the ST count is set to the transition to the normal game state which is more disadvantageous than the highly accurate time-short state.

  In the second mode, the time limiter function is activated when the continuous number of times of control to the short time state (highly accurate short time state) reaches 5 times (predetermined limit number), and the gaming state after the big hit game is not Controlled to a short time state (highly accurate non-short time state). However, the continuous number of times of control to the short time state until the short time limiter function is activated is not limited to 5 times, and can be appropriately changed as long as it is 2 times or more. When the predetermined limit number is changed, the value of the limit number may be changed to other than 5 in the determination process in step S6004.

  In the second embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to a high probability state is switched from the control to the high-accuracy short-time state to the control to the high-accuracy non-short-time state by the operation of the time limiter function. However, in a pachinko gaming machine that is not controlled to a high probability state (for example, a so-called type 1 type 2 type mixing machine), it is possible to switch from the control to the non-short-time state by the operation of the short-time limiter. good.

  In each of the above embodiments, the lottery result of FIG. 1 is set to be more advantageous to the player than the lottery result of FIG. However, the result of the lottery shown in FIG. 2 may be set to be more advantageous to the player than the result of the lottery shown in FIG. That is, the relationship between the first special symbol and the second special symbol in each of the above embodiments may be reversed.

  In each of the above forms, the result of the lottery (first win determination) in FIG. 1 is either a small win or a big win, and it has a configuration that does not include any losing, but substantially includes a losing. There may be no configuration. Here, the configuration that does not substantially include a loss is a configuration that hardly causes a loss, for example, the probability of a loss is 1/2000 or less. Alternatively, the lottery result of FIG. 1 may include a loss in addition to the small win or the big win. The higher the probability that the result of the lottery in FIG. 1 will be lost (excluding the jackpot), the more difficult it is to cancel the jackpot determination by the lottery in FIG. Therefore, in this case, by setting so that the fluctuation time of FIG. 1 is likely to be long or setting the fluctuation time of FIG. It is possible to easily cancel the jackpot determination by lottery in FIG.

  In each of the above forms, the result of the special drawing 2 lottery (second win determination) is either a small win or a big win, and it is a configuration that does not include any losing, but substantially includes a losing. There may be no configuration. Here, the configuration that does not substantially include a loss is a configuration that hardly causes a loss, for example, the probability of a loss is 1/2000 or less. Alternatively, the lottery result of FIG. 2 may be configured to include a loss in addition to the small win or the big win. Note that the higher the probability that the result of the lottery in FIG. 2 will be lost (excluding the jackpot), the more difficult it is to cancel the jackpot determination by the lottery in FIG. Therefore, in this case, by setting so that the fluctuation time of FIG. 2 is likely to be long or setting so that the fluctuation time of FIG. It is possible to easily cancel the jackpot determination by the lottery in FIG.

  Moreover, in each said form, as shown in FIG. 13, the open pattern X of the electric chew 22 in a normal game state was made into the open pattern which can enter into the electric chew 22 if it hits right. However, for example, an open pattern incapable of entering the electric chew 22 may be used, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the opening pattern A of the electric chew 22 in the easy entering state A is set to an opening pattern that makes it easier to enter the third starting port 25 than the electric chew 22 when hitting right. However, for example, it may be an open pattern that allows the electric chew 22 and the third start opening 25 to enter the same extent, and can be changed as appropriate. Further, the opening pattern B of the electric chew 22 in the easy-to-enter state B is set to an opening pattern that makes it easier to enter the electric chew 22 than the third starting port 25 when it is hit right. However, for example, it may be an open pattern that allows the electric chew 22 and the third start opening 25 to enter the same extent, and can be changed as appropriate. When changing the opening pattern, the opening time, closing time, number of times of opening, etc. shown in FIG. 13 may be appropriately changed.

  Moreover, in each said form, as shown in FIG. 11, the change time of the 1st special symbol in a non-short-time state and the change time of the 1st special symbol in a time-short state were set so that it might become substantially the same. However, the variation time of the first special symbol in the short time state may be set to be clearly shorter than the variation time of the first special symbol in the non-short time state. Further, the value of the variation time shown in FIG. 13 is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the variation time of the second special symbol in the non-time-short state does not always have to be 30000 ms, and may be shorter than 30000 ms. In addition, the variation time of the second special symbol in the short time state does not always need to be 100 ms, and may be longer than 100 ms.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the total number of fluctuations of the fluctuation of Fig. 1 and the fluctuation of Fig. 2 is counted as the number of time reductions (the upper limit execution number of the time reduction state). It is good also as a structure which counts only the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation of FIG. The number of time reductions is not limited to 100 times or 50 times, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Moreover, in each said form, the total opening time of the 2nd big winning opening 35 in a small hit game was 0.1 second. However, the time can be appropriately changed as long as at least one ball can be won. However, it is desirable that the total opening time of the special prize opening is 1.8 seconds or less so that an unintended amount of prize balls is not made.

  Also, in each of the above forms, the gaming state after the jackpot game is determined based on the combination of the winning type (type of jackpot symbol) and the gaming state at the time of winning, but it should be determined based only on the winning type. May be.

  Moreover, in each said form, as a random number (determination information) acquired based on the winning to the 1st starting port 20, the 2nd starting port 21, or the 3rd starting port 25, four random numbers, such as a big hit random number, are acquired. However, it is also possible to acquire one random number and determine whether or not it is a big hit, the type of big hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern based on the random number. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

  In each of the above embodiments, a so-called V chance machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on passage through the specific area 39) is configured, but the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a gaming machine to be played. In each of the above embodiments, the game machine is configured as a gaming machine (so-called probability variable loop type gaming machine) that is controlled to a high probability state until the next jackpot game is started. This control may be configured as a so-called ST machine (a gaming machine that cuts the number of times of probability variation) that ends when the special symbol variation display is executed for a predetermined upper limit number of times.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the fluctuation display of special figure 2 can be executed even during the fluctuation display of special figure 1, and the fluctuation display of special figure 1 can be executed even during the fluctuation display of special figure 2. Configured. That is, the game machine is configured to perform so-called simultaneous fluctuation. However, it is configured so that the fluctuation display of one special figure cannot be executed during the fluctuation display of one special figure, and the fluctuation display of one special figure is executed in preference to the fluctuation display of the other special figure. May be. Alternatively, the change display of the special figure 2 and the change of the special figure 1 are executed in accordance with the winning order at the start port so that the change display of the other special figure cannot be executed while the change display of one special figure is displayed. May be. In this case, a storage area that can be stored by adding the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is provided in the RAM 84, the determination information is stored in the storage area in accordance with the winning order, and the oldest storage order is digested. What is necessary is just to comprise. Moreover, you may comprise as what is called 1 type 2 type | mold mixing machine or a honey-type game machine. That is, the present invention can be suitably applied to gaming machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the gaming machine. Of course, it is possible to combine the features of the above embodiments and the features of the modifications.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display apparatus 7a ... Display screen 8L, 8C, 8R ... Production pattern 20 ... 1st starting port 21 ... 2nd starting port 22 ... Electric Chu 23 ... Opening / closing member 25 ... 3rd Start opening 30 ... First prize winning opening 35 ... Second prize winning opening 60 ... Handle 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer R1 ... First flow path R2 ... Second flow path G1 ... Merging portion

Claims (1)

A fixed entrance where game balls can flow down and is placed in a game area where the ease of entering game balls does not change,
A variable ball entrance opening that are disposed in the game area, ball entrance difficult than ball entrance impossible or the open state the variable ball entrance opening to the game balls and ball entrance capable open state to the variable ball entrance opening Variable opening means having an opening and closing member that takes a closed state;
A passing area arranged in the gaming area;
A first determination information acquiring means for acquiring determination information based on the input spheres Previous Symbol fixed inlet ball port,
Second determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the entrance to the variable entrance,
Based on the determination information acquired by the first determination information acquisition means, at least a first hit determination is made as to whether or not the jackpot is based on the determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition means. A hit determination means for performing a second hit determination of
When the first hit determination is made, a first identification symbol display means for displaying the first identification symbol indicating the determination result after variably displaying,
When the second hit determination is performed, a second identification symbol display means for displaying the stop after the second identification symbol indicating the determination result is variably displayed;
A jackpot game advantageous to the player after the first identification symbol or the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a jackpot stoppage mode in which a jackpot winning is shown by the first identification symbol display means or the second identification symbol display means. Jackpot game execution means to perform,
Passing information acquisition means for acquiring passing information based on the passing of the game ball to the passing area;
A normal hit determination means for performing a normal hit determination as to whether it is a normal hit based on the passing information acquired by the passing information acquisition means;
When the normal hit determination is performed, a normal symbol display means for displaying a stop after the normal symbol indicating the determination result is variably displayed;
An opening pattern setting means for setting an opening pattern of the opening and closing member when the result of the normal hit determination is a normal win;
After the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by the normal symbol display means in a normal hit stop mode indicating a normal winning win, the opening / closing member is opened from the closed state in the open pattern set by the open pattern setting means. Auxiliary game execution means for performing an auxiliary game to be put into a state;
As a gaming state after the jackpot game, it is possible to control to a privileged gaming state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable entrance by controlling the ease of opening the opening / closing member from the normal gaming state. In a gaming machine comprising gaming state control means,
The game area is provided with a first flow path and a second flow path different from the first flow path,
A game ball driving means capable of driving a game ball toward either the first channel or the second channel is provided,
The fixed entrance includes a first fixed entrance that is disposed in the first flow path and a second fixed entrance that is disposed in the second flow path,
When a predetermined number of game balls are driven into the second flow path, the number of game balls that enter the second fixed entrance is equal to the predetermined number of game balls driven into the first flow path. The first fixed entrance and the second fixed entrance are arranged so as to be larger than the number of game balls entering the first fixed entrance when
In the second flow path, the passage region and the variable ball entry means are arranged,
The opening pattern setting means includes
It can be set to an open pattern that makes it easier for a game ball flowing down the second flow path to enter the second fixed entrance than the variable entrance when being controlled in the privilege game state. A gaming machine characterized by being.