JP6331163B2 - 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, a first start opening (first entrance opening) that triggers execution of a lottery (first winning determination as to whether it is a big hit) in the gaming area of the first special symbol (first identification symbol) And a second start opening (second entrance) serving as a trigger for the lottery of the second special symbol (second identification symbol) (a second winning determination as to whether it is a big hit) There is something.

  In this type of pachinko machine, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, a state in which the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are performed simultaneously (so-called ("simultaneous variation")). In this gaming machine, if the lottery of the first special symbol is executed prior to the lottery of the second special symbol, the winning of the first special symbol is aimed at the big hit determination by the first hit judgment. If the lottery of the second special symbol is executed prior to the lottery, the game is aimed at winning the big hit in the second hit determination.

JP 2011-0727223 A

  In the gaming machine of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is a gaming property (game property) that makes it possible to enjoy whether the big winning prize can be obtained by the first winning judgment or the second winning judgment in the simultaneous variation. However, the player's consciousness when simultaneous fluctuations are being made is easily directed only to which one of the first hit determination or the second hit determination is determined to be the big hit first, and it is now a common game entertainment theme. It has become. Therefore, there is room for improvement in a gaming machine capable of executing simultaneous fluctuations so as to provide an unprecedented novel gaming property.

  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 (third start opening 25) that is arranged in a game area (3) where game balls can flow down and does not change the ease of entry of 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 S212) for acquiring determination information (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 S206) 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 S1502 and S1202) for performing a second hit determination (special figure 2 jackpot determination process) based on
When the first hit determination is made, the first identification symbol display means for displaying the determination result after variably displaying the first identification symbol (first special symbol) (the microcomputer for game control executing steps S1506 and S1905) 81)
When the second hit determination is made, the second identification symbol display means for displaying the determination result after variably displaying the second identification symbol (second special symbol) and then stopping the display (game control microcomputer executing steps S1206 and S1805) 81)
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 S1108 and S1009),
At least after the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a small-hit stop mode indicating a small-winning win by the second identification symbol display means, a special winning opening (second large winning hole 35) arranged in the gaming area A small hit game executing means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1010) for performing a small hit game for releasing the game in a predetermined release mode (see FIG. 8);
Passage information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S303) for acquiring passage information (various random numbers such as normal symbol random numbers) based on the passage of the game ball to the passage area;
A normal hit determination means (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S405) for performing a normal hit determination (win determination process) 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 (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S410 and S413) that displays the normal symbol indicating the determination result after variably displaying when the normal hit determination is performed;
After the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal winning stop mode indicating the normal winning win by the normal symbol display means, auxiliary game executing means for performing an auxiliary game for changing the opening / closing member from the closed state to the open state (step) A game control microcomputer 81) for executing S419,
The first identification symbol display means can execute variation display of the first identification symbol even during variation display of the second identification symbol,
In the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1), wherein 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 fixed entrance, the variable entrance and the passage area are respectively arranged on a specific channel (second channel R2) provided in the game area,
A first time determination means for determining a time (hereinafter referred to as “first time”) from the start of the variable display of the first identification symbol to the end of the stop display when the first hit determination is performed;
When the normal hit determination is made, a normal time determination is made to determine a time period from the start of the normal symbol variation display to the end of the stop display (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol time (ordinary symbol variation time and stop time)”). Means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S407),
The hit determination means, when performing the first hit determination during the variation display of the second identification symbol based on the fact that the second hit determination result is a small win winning, the first hit determination result is a big hit Don't win (pass step S1605)
The normal hit determination means may change the result of the normal hit determination into a special result (special common map loss) (see FIG. 12).
The usual time determination means is:
The normal time (for example, 300,000 ms + 500 ms) based on the result of the normal hit determination being the special result can be easily determined longer than the first time determined by the first time determining means (see FIG. 11)).

According to the gaming machine of this configuration, it is a gaming machine in which a state in which the variation display of the first identification symbol and the variation display of the second identification symbol are simultaneously performed (so-called “simultaneous variation”) can occur. In this gaming machine, when a game ball flows down a specific flow path, it can enter a fixed entrance or a variable entrance or pass through a passage area.
Here, when winning the small hit in the second hit determination, the variation display of the second identification symbol based on the small winning combination (the small hit variation display of the second identification symbol) is executed. In this case, while the small hit variation display of the second identification symbol is displayed, the result of the first hit determination does not become a big win, so it is basically possible to make it hard to aim for the big win in the first hit determination. It is.
By the way, when the special result is obtained in the normal hit determination, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the special result is executed. In this case, since the usual time based on the special result is likely to be longer than the first time, the auxiliary game is not executed for a while, and the game ball cannot enter the variable entrance. As a result, the small hit variation display of the second identification symbol is not executed, and the big win can be won by the first hit determination. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel gameability in which a special winning result can be obtained in the first hit determination, with a special result in the normal hit determination.

<B> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The first time determination means is capable of determining a time for displaying the variation of the first identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first variation time (variation time of the first special symbol)”),
The usual time determination means is:
The normal symbol variation display time (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol variation time (ordinary symbol variation time)”) can be determined, and the result of the normal hit determination is the special result. A game machine characterized in that a usual figure change time (for example, 300,000 ms) is determined to be longer than any of the first change times determined by the first change time determining means (see FIG. 11).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the usual figure variation time based on the special result is longer than any of the first variation times, the winning of the jackpot in the first hit determination is performed during the normal symbol variation display based on the special result. It is possible to make it easier to aim.

<C> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
Game state control means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S2719) that can be controlled from a plurality of game states to a predetermined specific game state (high-probability time-short state),
The specific game state is a game state in which a game is played so that a game ball flows down in the specific flow path,
The jackpot game execution means is more advantageous for a player than the case where the second winning judgment in the specific gaming state is a jackpot winning when the first winning judgment is a jackpot winning in the specific gaming state. A gaming machine that is easy to execute a jackpot game (a jackpot game based on winning of the V long 16R jackpot) (see FIG. 7).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if a big win is won in the first hit determination in the specific gaming state, a big hit game advantageous to the player is more easily executed than in the case of winning the big hit in the second hit determination. Therefore, if the result of the normal hit determination becomes a special result, it becomes easy to obtain a big win in the first hit determination, so that it is temporarily shifted to an advantageous situation. In this way, it is possible to provide a new game entertainment that gives a chance if a special result is obtained in the normal hit determination.

<D> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The hit determination means includes
A gaming machine characterized in that the result of the second hit determination in the specific gaming state is easy to win a small hit (see FIG. 10A).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the second hit determination is performed in the specific gaming state, it is easy to win a small hit. Therefore, the small hit fluctuation display of the second identification symbol is frequently performed. As a result, the jackpot is rarely won in the first win judgment, and in principle, the jackpot win is determined in the second hit judgment. On the other hand, if it becomes a special result in the normal hit determination, it becomes an advantageous state in which the winning of the big hit can be aimed at in the first hit determination. In this way, it is possible to create a greatly different state triggered by a special result even in one gaming state called a specific gaming state.

<E> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The gaming state control means is controllable to a normal probability state or a high probability state with a higher probability of being determined to be a big win by the hit determination means than the normal probability state,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific gaming state is at least the high probability state.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the high probability state is an advantageous state for the player because the probability of winning the jackpot is high. In this advantageous state, if a special result is obtained in the normal hit determination, the state is shifted to a further advantageous state. In this way, it is possible to provide an unprecedented novel game characteristic that can shift to a more advantageous state during a game in a high probability state.

<F> The gaming machine configured as described above may be configured as follows.
The first identification symbol display means includes:
The small hit game based on the fact that the result of the second hit determination is a small win win is started while the first identification symbol based on the fact that the result of the first win determination is a big win win is displayed. The game machine is characterized in that the change display of the first identification symbol is extended (see FIG. 70) by the execution time of the small hit game (for example, 408 ms, see FIG. 8).

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, in the specific gaming state, the winning combination is determined by the first winning determination, and during the variation display of the first identification symbol based on the large winning combination winning (the first identification symbol variation variation display) The small hit game based on the entrance to the variable entrance may be started. In this case, the jackpot variation display of the first identification symbol is not forcibly processed as a loss. This is because the jackpot variation display of the first identification symbol is extended by the execution time of the jackpot game. Therefore, it is possible to avoid unfairly damaging the profit that the player should be able to obtain by the small hit game based on the entrance to the variable entrance in the specific game state.

  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 which shows a background image when various production modes are set. It is a time chart which shows the case where special figure 1 big hit determination processing is performed during the special hit change display of special figure 2. FIG. 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-hand shot in a highly accurate time-short state. It is a time chart which shows the case where it becomes a special special figure 2 lose in a highly accurate time-short state. It is a time chart which shows the case where it becomes a special common plan lose in a highly accurate time-short state. It is a time chart which shows the case where right-handed in the normal game 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 gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of the 2nd special operation process. It is a flowchart of a 1st special operation 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 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 change process. It is a flowchart of the 1st special symbol change process. It is a flowchart of a 2nd special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 forced stop process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a 1st special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 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 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 pending | holding number addition process. It is a flowchart of a usual figure change production start process. It is a flowchart of a usual figure change production end process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of the number-of-holds subtraction 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. 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 space mode end production. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd modification.

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, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present 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). The game board 2 includes a plate-like member (game board) arranged on the front side and a back unit (unit for attaching various control boards, image display device 7, harness, etc. described later) arranged on the rear side. It is integrated.

  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 has a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a or a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, by a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

  The image display device 7 displays, on the display screen 7a, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a 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 image display device 7 executes a normal pattern variation effect on the display screen 7a for performing variable display of a general symbol effect symbol (not shown) synchronized with variable display (variable display) of a normal symbol which will be described later. The usual map change effect is executed so as not to stand out in the upper left corner of the display screen 7a.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect hold display area for displaying an effect hold image 9A in accordance with the number of first special figure hold to be described later and the number of second special figure hold to be described later. There is an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B. The number of stored first special figure holds displayed on a first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, and the second special figure hold indicator 43b, which will be described later, by displaying the production hold images 9A and 9B. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed in (see FIG. 6) can be easily shown to the player.

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

  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, a first start opening (also referred to as a “entrance entrance” or a “first fixed entrance entrance”) 20 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. Is provided with a first start winning device (also referred to as first pitching means or first fixed pitching means) 19. 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, an ordinary variable prize winning device (ordinary electric drive) having a second start opening (also referred to as a second entry opening or a variable entry opening) 21 diagonally to the right of the first big winning opening 30 in the game area 3. A so-called electric Chu) 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 opening 21 is a variable entrance which can change the ease of entrance of a game ball. 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 passage 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 (variation time + stop time) is described later. Except for the case of special common map loss, it is set to be extremely short (0.084 seconds + 0.008 seconds in non-short-time state, 0.08 seconds + 0.008 seconds in time-short state, see FIG. 12). A gate 28 is arranged right above the electric chew 22 (second starter sensor 21a), and the game ball that has passed through the gate 28 is 0.084 seconds + 0.008 seconds after passing through the gate 28. The second starting port 21 (opening / closing member 23) is reached in a slightly longer 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, at the center in the left-right direction, a second large winning device (second special winning means or second winning means including a second large winning opening (special winning opening) 35 is provided. 36 (also referred to as a 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 (specific flow path) R2, the gate 28, the electric chew 22 (second starting port 21), the first big winning port 30 (first big winning device 31), and the third A start opening (fixed entrance) 25, a second grand prize opening 35, and an out opening 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. In addition, the 2nd big winning opening 35 is distribute | arranged to the junction G1 of 1st flow path R1 and 2nd flow path R2.

  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 flow down in the second flow path R2 by hitting right, the number of game balls entering the third start port 25 is about 15 (so-called The third start port 25 is arranged so as to be start (15)).

  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). ).

  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) and a general figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 are included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20 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 and the second special figure hold may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold. 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, if there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, or the third starting port 25, the jackpot random number obtained for the winning is The values (determination information) of various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation 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 if there is a prize during the execution of variable display of special symbols, or in the case of a big win game or a small hit game, the right of the big hit lottery with respect to the predetermined number (4) is reserved. Be able to.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43 (the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b). The first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of first special figure hold by turning on the LEDs by the number of the first special figure hold. The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of second special figure hold by turning on the LEDs by the number of the second special figure hold.

  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 acquired values of the normal symbol random number and the normal symbol variation pattern random number are temporarily stored as the normal symbol hold in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 (see FIG. 14). There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable symbol display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, while the variable symbol normal symbol display or the auxiliary game is being performed Even if there is, there is a predetermined number (4) as an upper limit, and the right of normal symbol drawing for the passage can be reserved.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs as many times as the number of general-purpose 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 storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. 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 prize 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, the main control board 80 is connected with a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol hold indicator 43, and a universal symbol hold indicator 44. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81. The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring.

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

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

  In 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. The number of prize balls can be changed as appropriate.

  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. The 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 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 this embodiment, as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery), there are “big jackpot”, “small jackpot”, and “losing”. When the first special symbol lottery is “big hit”, the “special jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and when the second special symbol lottery is “big hit”, the second special symbol display 41b. The “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed. Further, when “small hit” is determined in the second special symbol lottery, “small hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. However, in this embodiment, the “special winning symbol” is not stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a because the first special symbol lottery does not result in “small winning”. When it is “lost” in the first special symbol lottery, “losing symbol” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and when it is “lost” in the second special symbol lottery, the second special symbol display 41b. “Lose symbol” is stopped and displayed.

  If you win the jackpot in the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery), the first big prize opening with an open pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed (type of jackpot) A “big hit game” that releases 30 is executed. 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.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots (jackpot symbols) as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, there are two types. V long jackpot (specific jackpot, V long 16R jackpot) and V short jackpot (normal jackpot, V short 5R 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.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, "V long jackpot" that can be won by lottery of special figure 1 (lot of the first special symbol) or lottery of special figure 2 (lottery of the second special symbol) 1R to 4R open the first big prize opening 30 for up to 24.0 seconds per 1R, 5R open the first big prize opening 30 for up to 25.0 seconds, 6R to 16R from the first It is a big hit that opens the big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 24.0 seconds per 1R.

  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 5R. In 5R of V long jackpot, the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is sufficiently long, so that the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39 in the first big prize opening 30. If “V long jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “Special figure 1_hit symbol 1” is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and “V long jackpot” is drawn by lottery of special figure 2. "" Is won, "Special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 7).

  On the other hand, the “V short jackpot” that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 1 or the lottery of the special figure 2 opens the first big prize opening 30 from 1R to 4R for up to 24.0 seconds per 1R. 5R is a big hit that opens the first big prize opening 30 for a maximum of 0.08 seconds. That is, the total number of rounds per jackpot is 5R, but the actual number of rounds is 4R. 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).

  At 5R, a V-short jackpot, the opening time of the first big prize opening 30 is extremely short, and it is a round in which no winning ball can be expected. In this 5R, 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 (see FIG. 3B)). From the relationship with the first state (timing controlled to the first state (see FIG. 3A)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When “V short jackpot” is won by lottery of special figure 1, “Special figure 1_hit symbol 2” is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display 41a, and “V short jackpot” is drawn by lottery of special figure 2. Is won, the special symbol 2_hit symbol 2 is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 7).

  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. In this embodiment, when a transition is made to the high probability state, the high probability state will continue until the next jackpot is won (until the next jackpot game is started). On the other hand, in the case of winning the V-short jackpot, in principle, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 while the jackpot game is being executed. It becomes a normal probability state (non-high probability state).

  Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to a time-short state or a non-time-short state described later according to the type of the jackpot symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when a “V long jackpot” is won in the lottery of FIG. 1 and a game ball is passed to the specific area 39, the time is controlled. In this case, the short-time state continues substantially until the next jackpot is won (until the next jackpot game is started). However, if “V Long Jackpot” was won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, but the irregular case was that the game ball could not be passed to the specific area 39, the number of hours was set to 100. It is controlled to the short state at the time. The number of time reductions is the upper limit number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the time reduction state.

  Also, if “V short jackpot” is won in the lottery of FIG. 1, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 in principle, and the time-short state is controlled to 100 times. . However, although the “V short jackpot” was won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, as an irregular case, if a game ball passes the specific area 39, it will continue until the next jackpot is won. Controlled by the state.

  On the other hand, when “V long jackpot” is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 and the game ball is passed to the specific area 39, it is controlled to a time-saving state that continues until the next jackpot is won. However, if the “V long jackpot” is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, but the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 as an irregular case, it is controlled to a non-time-short state.

  In addition, if “V short jackpot” is won in the lottery shown in FIG. However, although the “V short jackpot” was won in the drawing of the special figure 2, as an irregular case, if the game ball passes the specific area 39, the time duration that will continue until the next jackpot is won. Controlled by the state.

  Thus, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into three gaming states. Normal probability state and non-time-short state (hereinafter also referred to as “low-accuracy non-time-short state”), high probability state and time-short state (hereinafter referred to as “high-precision time-short state”), normal probability state and time-short state (hereinafter “low”) Also called “probable short state”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is 80% for the V long jackpot and 20% for the V short jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpot distribution rate in the lottery of FIG. 2 is 60% for the V long jackpot and 40% for the V short jackpot. Thus, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball in the first start port 20 or the third start port 25 rather than the big hit lottery (the lottery in FIG. 2) performed by winning the game ball in the second start port 21. The jackpot lottery (the lottery shown in Fig. 1), which is performed by winning a prize, is set to be advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the player can win a bonus in the lottery shown in FIG. The opening pattern when winning a small hit is as shown in FIG. That is, the opening is first performed 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, when a small win is won in the lottery of FIG. 2, the execution time of the small hit game (the time from the start of the opening to the end of the ending) is set to a very short time of 0.408 seconds in total. 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, winning a lottery frequently occurs in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 (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 addition, when a special winning is won in the lottery of the special figure 2, “Special figure 2_small winning symbol” 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”. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), the probability of winning a small hit in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is set very high. In addition, the probability of losing in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is set to about 1/100, which is lower than the probability of winning a small hit. In other words, if the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is executed, it is set so that it is almost determined that the player wins a small hit and rarely loses. Hereinafter, the loss determined by the lottery of the special figure 2 in the high probability state will be referred to as “special special figure 2 loss (special loss)”. The probability of winning the jackpot, the probability of winning the jackpot, and the probability of becoming a losing (special figure 2 losing) are not limited to the probabilities shown in FIG. 10A, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the normal probability state may be set so that it is not determined to be lost in the lottery shown in FIG.

  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 a small hit or a loss. 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.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10D, the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery is set very high. The probability of losing in the normal symbol lottery in the short-time state is set to about 1/100. In other words, it is set so that if a normal symbol lottery is executed in a short time state, it will be almost a win and rarely determined to be lost. Hereinafter, the loss determined by the normal symbol lottery in the short-time state is referred to as “special common figure loss (special result)”. The probability of winning and the probability of becoming lost are not limited to the probabilities shown in FIG. 10D, and can be changed as appropriate.

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. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when the lottery of the special figure 2 is lost (special special figure 2 lose), an extremely long variation time (300000 ms) is selected. The reason for this will be described later.

  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. And the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operates in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the function for shortening the variation time of the normal symbol display 42 operates in the time-short state and does not operate in the non-time-short state. In the short-time state, the normal symbol variation time is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the variation time of the normal symbol is 84 ms in the non-short-time state, but 80 ms in the short-time state. The stop time of the normal symbol is set to 8 ms when the result of the normal symbol lottery is winning, and is set to 500 ms when the result is lost. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the normal symbol lottery is lost (special common figure loss) in the short time state, an extremely long variation time (300000 ms) is selected. The reason for this will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10D, the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is not activated in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41, but it may be activated. . That is, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery may be higher than in the non-short time state.

  In the short time state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-short time 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 29500 ms. On the other hand, in the short-time state, an auxiliary game is performed in which the electric chew 22 opens once for 5800 ms and then closes for 100 ms.

  Under the circumstances where the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extending function of the electric chew 22 are activated, the electric chew 22 is more easily opened than when these functions are not activated. This makes it easier for a game ball to enter the second starting 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, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 is easily opened by the operation of one of the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extending function of the electric chew 22. In the short time state of the present embodiment, the number of times of opening of the electric chew 22 is the same as that in the non-timeless 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. In short, in the easy-to-enter state, the normal symbol display 42 is activated by the operation of one or more of the fluctuation time shortening function, the probability fluctuation function, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 and the opening number increase function. As long as the function is not activated, it is sufficient that the electric chew 22 is easily opened. Further, the easy entry state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the short time state.

  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. And if it is controlled to the high probability state, the high probability state will continue until the next jackpot is won.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on (initial setting) is a normal probability state, a non-short-time state, and a non-entering 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, a game is mainly performed while shifting between a low probability non-short time state (normal game state), a high probability short time state, and a low probability short time state. However, the present embodiment is characterized in that it is possible to shift to an ultimate state that is temporarily advantageous in a high probability state. The ultimate state will be described later.

  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. 16, if a big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. In this case, since it is possible to win V, it is possible to shift to a highly accurate time-short state after the big hit game. On the other hand, the V short 5R jackpot is a 20% probability. In this case, since it is practically impossible to win a V, it is controlled to a low-probability time-short state in which the number of time-savings is set to 100 after the big hit game.

  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. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, a day mode corresponding to a low-accuracy non-short-time state, a night mode corresponding to a high-accuracy short-time state, a space mode corresponding to an ultimate state, and a city corresponding to a low-accuracy short-time state. There is a mode.

  When the daytime mode is set, as shown in FIG. 17A, the 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 effect mode other than the daytime mode is switched to the daytime mode, as shown in FIG. 17A, a left-handed image La for urging left-handedness is displayed for a predetermined time on the upper left portion of the display screen 7a. Is done. 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 daytime mode is set, the variation effect based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is executed in the center of the display screen 7a, and the variation effect based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is not executed.

  In the highly accurate time-short state (specific game state), since it is easy to enter the ball, the electric chew 22 is easily opened. Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21. At this time, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 by hitting the right side frequently wins the second starting port 21. However, in this embodiment, the third start port 25 is arranged to start “15” on the second flow path R2 (see FIG. 2). Therefore, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 wins the third starting port 25 to some extent. Thus, in the highly accurate time-short state, the lottery in FIG. 2 based on the winning at the second starting port 21 and the lottery in FIG. 1 based on the winning at the third starting port 25 are both executed. However, as a feature of this embodiment, at this time, in principle, the lottery shown in FIG. In other words, basically, the big win is won by the lottery shown in FIG. The reason for this will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 16, if a big win is won in the lottery of FIG. In this case, since it is possible to win V, it is possible to shift to the highly accurate time-short state again after the big hit game. That is, in the high probability short-time state, in principle, it is possible to loop the high probability state with a probability of 60%. On the other hand, the V short 5R jackpot is a 40% probability. 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.

  When the night mode is set, as shown in FIG. 17B, 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 high-accuracy time-short state is controlled. Further, during the setting of the night mode, as shown in FIG. 17B, 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 second starting port 21 (electric Chu 22). When the night mode is set, the variation effect based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is executed at the center of the display screen 7a, and the variation effect based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is not executed. This is because, in the night mode, the jackpot is not won in the lottery of FIG. 1, so it is meaningless for the player to see the variation effect based on the lottery of FIG.

  In the low-probability time-short state, since it is easy to enter the ball, the electric chew 22 is easily opened. Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21. At this time, the game ball flowing down the second flow path R2 frequently wins the second start port 21 and frequently wins the third start port 25, as in the high-precision time-short state described above. The special drawing 1 lottery will not win a big hit.

  As shown in FIG. 16, if a big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. In this case, since it is possible to win V, it is possible to shift to a highly accurate time-short state after the big hit game. On the other hand, the V short 5R jackpot is a 40% probability. 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 low-probability time-short state, when 100 time-saving times are consumed, the low-probability non-short-time state (normal game state) is entered.

  When the city mode is set, as shown in FIG. 17D, a city background image H4 indicating the city is displayed on the display screen 7a. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who sees the city background image H4 recognize that the low-accuracy time is controlled. Further, during the setting of the town mode, as shown in FIG. 17D, 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 second starting port 21 (electric Chu 22). When the city mode is set, the variation effect based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is executed on the left side of the display screen 7a, and the variation effect based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is executed on the right side of the display screen 7a. It is like that.

  Here, in this pachinko machine 1, the special figure 1 big hit is displayed in the special figure 2 fluctuation display (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2 small hit fluctuation display") when the special prize is won in the lottery of the special figure 2. A case where the determination process is executed will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 can execute the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 even during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1, and the fluctuation of the special figure 1 even during the fluctuation display of the special figure 2. Display can be performed. When the special drawing 2 lottery (the special figure 2 jackpot determination process) is executed, the player will almost win a small bonus (see FIG. 10A).

  Therefore, in the short-time state, the game balls flowing down the second flow path R2 frequently enter the second start port 21, so that the small hit variation display in FIG. 2 is frequently executed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18, when the special figure 1 big hit determination process is executed during the small hit change display of the special figure 2, it is possible to prevent the big hit determination process from being determined as a big hit. is there. That is, during the small hit variation display of the special figure 2, the big hit determination of the special figure 1 can be canceled.

  When the small hit variation display in FIG. 2 is completed, the small hit game is started after a stop time (determined time). It is assumed that the fluctuation display of FIG. 1 is made at the start timing of the small hit game. In this case, the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 is extended only by the execution time of the small hit game (408 ms in this embodiment, see FIG. 8). In other words, at the start timing of the small hit game based on the small win winning of the special figure 2, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is temporarily interrupted, and at the end timing of the small hit game, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 Restart measurement. Thus, at the start of the execution of the small hit game, the fluctuation display in FIG. 1 is not forcibly terminated as will be described later.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, it is assumed that a big win is won by lottery of one special symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2). 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 special figure 2 jackpot determination process is executed during the jackpot fluctuation display of the special figure 1, the special figure 2 is always judged to be lost.

  And if the jackpot variation display 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 the present embodiment, the case where both the first big prize winning device 31 and the second big prize winning device 36 operate simultaneously is prevented.

  Next, the case of right-handed in a highly accurate time-short state will be described based on the timing chart shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 20, a state is shown in which the state has shifted to the high-accuracy time-short state after the jackpot game. Here, while the jackpot game is being executed before shifting to the high-probability time-short state, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the first big winning opening 30. At this time (during the execution of the jackpot game), even if it is in a non-time-short state, it is easy to determine that it is a win in the normal symbol lottery with the passing of the right-handed game ball to the gate 28 (FIG. 10). (See (D)). Therefore, while the jackpot game is being executed, the right-handed game ball enters the electric chew 22 and the second special figure hold is easily stored. 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 port 25 and the first special figure hold is easily stored.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 20, the case where the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are respectively stored and the high-accuracy time-short state is assumed will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, when the jackpot game is over, the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 are simultaneously performed by the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold. At this time, in this embodiment, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process is executed in preference to the special figure 1 jackpot determination process. That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 described later, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the second special operation process (S106) is executed before the first special operation process (S107). Special figure 2 jackpot determination processing (S1202) is performed. In this special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1202), it is assumed that the small win is won. Thereby, the small hit variation display of the special figure 2 is started before the fluctuation display of the special figure 1.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20, even if the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1502) based on the first special figure hold is executed during the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2, the big hit is not determined. In other words, by starting the small hit variation display of the special figure 2 first, it is possible to prevent the lottery of the special figure 1 from being determined to be the big hit. Note that the probability of winning in the normal symbol lottery in the short-time state is set very high (see FIG. 10D), and the opening time (5800 ms) of the electric Chu 22 in one auxiliary game is set relatively long. For this reason (see FIG. 13), the special figure 2 hold is easily stored without interruption. In this embodiment, the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is almost determined to be a small hit (see FIG. 10A).

  Therefore, if the right hand is continued, the small hit variation display of the special figure 2 is continuously performed. Therefore, even if the right-handed game ball enters the third starting port 25 and the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1502) is executed, the special hit figure on the special figure 2 is constantly displayed. It is possible to cancel the jackpot determination in FIG. As a result, in the highly accurate time-short state, it is possible to determine that the jackpot is determined only by the lottery shown in FIG. As a result, if the high-probability short-time state is controlled, the high-probability state is looped at 60% in principle by the V long jackpot based on the lottery shown 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, the special figure 1 is displayed based on the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2 in the high-precision time-short state. Even if the jackpot determination is canceled, the disadvantage that the player receives is not substantially generated.

  By the way, in this embodiment, when it is controlled to the high-precision time-short state, it can be determined that the special special figure 2 is lost exceptionally in the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 10A). ). Therefore, hereinafter, a case where the special special figure 2 is lost will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, when the special special figure 2 is lost, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is set to an extremely long time of 300000 ms (5 minutes). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 21, when the special special figure 2 loses in the highly accurate time-short state, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 based on the special special figure 2 loss for 300,000 ms (hereinafter referred to as “special special figure 2 loss fluctuation display”). ) Is executed. Therefore, as is clear from the comparison between FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, while the special special figure 2 fluctuation display is being executed (5 minutes), it is possible to determine that it is a big hit in the special drawing 1 lottery. . As described above, if the jackpot is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, the V-long jackpot is won with a higher probability (80%) than in the case where the jackpot is won in the lottery shown in FIG. Therefore, when the special special figure 2 is lost, it means that the player has shifted to an advantageous state in which the winning of the big win can be aimed at the lottery of the special figure 1 for at least 5 minutes. In this way, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the state that can win the big win in the lottery of the special figure 1 when the special special figure 2 is lost in the highly accurate time-short state is called the “ultimate state”. This ultimate state ends when the special special figure 2 loss fluctuation display is finished and the special figure 2 small hit fluctuation display is started.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the time is controlled to be highly accurate, the special symbol lottery can be exceptionally determined in the normal symbol lottery (see FIG. 10D). Therefore, in the following, the case where the special map loses will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, the variation time (ordinary diagram variation time) of a normal symbol in the case of special regular figure loss is set to an extremely long time of 300000 ms (5 minutes). For this reason, as shown in FIG. 22, when a special common figure loss occurs in a highly accurate time-short state, a variation display of a normal symbol based on the special common figure loss (hereinafter referred to as “special universal figure loss variation display”) is executed for 300,000 ms. The This prevents the electric chew 22 from being opened for at least 5 minutes. Then, after all the special figure loss display is started, if there is no second special figure hold, the special figure 2 small hit change display is not performed. Therefore, as apparent from the comparison between FIG. 20 and FIG. 22, it is possible to determine that it is a big win in the lottery of the special figure 1 by preventing the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2 from being executed. Therefore, it means that the player has shifted to an advantageous state in which the winning of the jackpot can be aimed at the lottery in FIG. In this way, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, a state in which a special win is lost in a highly accurate time-short state can be a chance to win a big win in the lottery of FIG. 1 is called an “ultimate state”. This ultimate state ends when the special universal figure losing fluctuation display ends and the special figure 2 small hit fluctuation display is started.

  As described above, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the case of the special special figure 2 loss and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the case of the special common figure loss are extremely long time of 300,000 ms. It is set longer than any of the times (first variation time) (see FIG. 11). As a result, when shifting to the ultimate state, the lottery of the special figure 1 is executed as much as possible, thereby creating a situation where the lottery of the special figure 1 is easy to win the jackpot. It is not necessary to set the fluctuation time of special figure 2 in the case of special special figure 2 loss and the fluctuation time of normal symbols in the case of special special figure loss longer than any of the fluctuation times of special figure 1. These can be changed as appropriate. However, from the viewpoint of creating a situation where it is easy to win a jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1, the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol are the sum of the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 and the stop time ( It is preferable that the time is easily determined longer than the first time. For example, the time may be set longer than an average time (for example, 30 seconds) determined as the first time.

  As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, in the highly accurate time-short state, in principle, the big win is won by the lottery shown in FIG. 2, and the highly accurate time-short state can be acquired again with a probability of 60%. Then, when the special special figure 2 loss or special special figure loss occurs, the ultimate state is temporarily reached. At this time, if a big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. In this way, it is possible to temporarily shift to a more advantageous state (ultimate state) for a player who generally thinks that the highly accurate time-short state is the most advantageous gaming state. . In other words, it is possible to provide a novel gameability in which the probability of transition to the high probability state temporarily increases.

  The average probability variation continuation rate of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a whole (probability of transitioning to the high probability state again after having won the high probability state once) is set to 65% or less. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the state is controlled to the high probability state, the state (ultimate state) that can temporarily shift to the high probability state again with a probability higher than 65% (80%) is created. There are features. In addition, the probability of being able to shift to a high probability state when winning a jackpot in the lottery of Fig. 1 (80%) and the probability of being able to shift to a high probability state if winning a jackpot in the lottery of Fig. 2 (60%) ) Is not limited to the above-described probabilities, and can be changed as appropriate.

  Here, in the high-accuracy short-time state or the low-accuracy time-short state, since a lottery is frequently won in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, there is a possibility that the player may feel annoyance with respect to the small hit game that frequently occurs. 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.

  Next, the right-handed countermeasure in the normal gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, the third start port 25 is arranged in the second flow path R2 so as to be relatively easy to enter the ball (start “15”) so that the lottery in FIG. Yes. 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. And if a normal symbol lottery is performed in a normal game state, it will be almost a win (refer FIG.10 (D)). Furthermore, when the game ball that has passed through the gate 28 is determined to be a hit in the normal symbol lottery based on the passage, the gate 28 and the electric chew 22 are arranged vertically so that they can enter the electric chew 22 as they are. In addition, an opening pattern A (see FIG. 13) of the electric chew 22 and 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 almost determined to be a small hit (see FIG. 10A). Thereby, before the special figure 1 big hit judging process (S1502) based on the entrance to the third starting port 25 is executed, the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2 can be started. As shown in FIG. 11, in the non-time-short state, the variation time based on the small win winning in FIG. 2 (small hit variation time) is set to an extremely long time of 300000 ms (5 minutes). 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, it is possible to invalidate the ball entering the third starting port 25 by executing the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2 for a long time. In the opening pattern A of the electric chew 22, the closing time is set to a relatively long time of 29,500 while the opening time is as short as 600 ms. For this reason, the game balls flowing down the second flow path R2 do not frequently enter the electric chew 22, so that the number of held balls decreases. As a result, in the normal gaming state, left-handed is more advantageous to the player than right-handed, and an unintended game in which a game ball is shot toward the second flow path R2 by right-handed is performed. It is possible to avoid it.

6). 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 (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.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing is executed (S003). 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) mainly mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 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), second special operation processing (S106), first 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), it is first determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (see FIG. 26). S201). If a game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passing process described later is performed (S202). On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If a game ball has not won at the second start port 21 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S209. If a game ball has won at the second start port 21 (YES at S203), the special figure 2 is displayed. Judgment 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 four (second upper limit number) (S204). Then, if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S204). Then, 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S206). In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), 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 the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired).

  Subsequently, a second start winning command specifying process is performed (S207). In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command is specified using a start winning command specifying table (not shown) based on the random value group acquired in step S206. The identified second start winning command includes information on the type of special symbol (the type of start opening that has won a prize), whether or not a big win, whether or not a small win, presence of reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach. . Here, SP reach (super reach) is reach that has a longer variation time after reach than normal reach. The information included in the second start winning command can be arbitrarily changed. The specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the random number group (the special figure 2 related random number) shown in FIG. 9A acquired in step S206 as the current special figure 2 reserved ball number in the second special figure storage unit 85b. (S208). Specifically, when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “1”, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. 2 ”, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the second storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. When the special figure 2 reserved ball number is“ 3 ”, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the second storage area. 2 is stored in the third storage area of the special figure reservation storage unit 85b, and if the special figure 2 reservation ball number is “4”, the special figure 2 related random number is stored in the fourth storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. Store.

  Subsequently, in the sensor detection process (S104), whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 20 or the third start port 25, that is, the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a or the third start port sensor 25a. It is determined whether or not it has been detected (S209). If no game ball has been won at the first start port 20 or the third start port 25 (NO in S209), this process is completed, but a game ball has won at the first start port 20 or the third start port 25. In this case (YES in S209), the number of special figure 1 reserved 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 four ( It is determined whether or not the first upper limit number has been reached (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached 4 (YES in S210), this process is finished, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (NO in S210), Special figure 1 "1" is added to the number of reserved balls (S211).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing is performed (S212). In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), 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 the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 9A is acquired).

  Subsequently, a first start winning command specifying process is performed (S213). In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command is specified using a start winning command specifying table (not shown) based on the random value group acquired in step S212. The specified first start winning command includes information on the type of special symbol (the type of start opening that has won a prize), whether or not the jackpot, whether or not the jackpot, whether or not reach, and whether or not to perform SP reach . Information included in the first start winning command can be arbitrarily changed. The specified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84.

  Then, the game control microcomputer 81 uses the random number value group (the special figure 1 related random number) shown in FIG. (S214), and the process ends. Specifically, when the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “1”, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, and the special figure 1 reserved ball number “ 2 ”, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the second storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a, and when the special figure 1 reserved ball number is“ 3 ”, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the second storage area. 1 is stored in the third storage area of the special figure holding storage unit 85a, and when the special figure 1 holding ball number is “4”, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a. Store.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of normal symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) and the common symbol variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-J1 value) are acquired (that is, FIG. 9 ( B) is obtained, and the obtained random number value is stored in a storage area corresponding to the current number of normal symbol reserved balls in the normal figure reservation storage unit 86 of the RAM 84.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S105) following the sensor detection processing (S104) (see FIG. 25). As shown in FIG. 28, in the normal operation process (S105), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is in operation (S401). If the electric chew is not in operation (NO in S401), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S403). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of normal symbol reserved balls is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved symbols for normal symbols is “0” (YES in S404), this process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process is performed (S405). In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the ordinary figure holding storage unit 86 is read. And if it is a non-time-short state, it will be determined whether it is a hit based on the normal symbol hit determination table (hit determination value is "1"-"65534") for non-time-short states shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is a short-time state, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a normal symbol hit determination table (hit determination values “655” to “65535”) for the short-time state shown in FIG. The loss determined in the short state at this time is the special common map loss in this embodiment. Subsequently, a normal symbol determination process for setting the normal symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination to a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S406). That is, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), if “lost”, the data corresponding to the “general symbol lost symbol” is set, and if “winning”, the data corresponding to the “normal winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a general-purpose variation pattern selection process (S407). In the normal pattern variation pattern selection process (S407), with reference to the general pattern variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12, if it is a hit in a non-time-short state, the variation time of the normal symbol is 84 ms and the normal symbol stop time An 8ms general map fluctuation pattern Q1 is selected. If it is lost in a non-time-short state, the normal pattern variation pattern Q11 having the normal symbol variation time of 84 ms and the normal symbol stop time of 500 ms is selected. On the other hand, if it is a hit in the short time state, the normal symbol variation pattern Q21 having the normal symbol variation time of 80 ms and the normal symbol stop time of 8 ms is selected. If it is lost in a short time state (special common map loss), the normal symbol variation pattern Q31 having a normal symbol variation time of 300,000 ms and a stop time of 500 ms is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display with the usual symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Subsequently, in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set (S411), and this process is terminated. The command change start command includes information on the change pattern of the normal map selected by the normal pattern change pattern selection process (S407) and information on the stop data of the normal map determined by the normal pattern determination process (S406). It is.

  If the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S412). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S412), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S413). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S414), the normal symbol stop time is set (S415), and this processing is finished.

  Further, if the normal symbol stop display is being performed in the above-described step S402 (YES in S402), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S415 has elapsed (S416). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S416), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S417). (NO in S417)), 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 S417)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S418). Specifically, if the time is not in the short-time state, the open pattern A in the short-time state (see the electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 13) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the time-short state, the open pattern B in the time-short state (see electric-chu release TBL2 in FIG. 13) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S418 (S419).

  If the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is then determined whether the operating time of the electric chew 22 (execution time of the auxiliary game) has elapsed (S420). ), If it has not elapsed, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S420), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S421).

  [Second Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a second special operation process (S106) after the normal operation process (S105) (see FIG. 25). The second special action process (S106) 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. 29, in the second special action process (S106), 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 (S106), first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the “first special operation status” is “4” (S1001). If the first special operation status is “4” (YES in S1001), it means that a jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. If the first special operation status is “4” (YES in S1001), the process is immediately terminated. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1, the processing related to the occurrence of the jackpot game or the small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2 is not performed.

  On the other hand, if the first special operation status is not “4” (NO in S1001) and the “second special operation status” is “1” (YES in S1002), the second special operation described later is performed. When symbol standby processing is performed (S1003) and the “second special operation status” is “2” (NO at S1002, YES at S1004), the second special symbol variation processing described later is performed (S1005), When the “second special operation status” is “3” (NO in S1002 and S1004, YES in S1006), the second special symbol determination process described later is performed (S1007), and the “second special operation status” Is "4" (NO in S1002, S1004, S1006, YES in S1008), to perform a jackpot game, special electric accessory processing 1 described later is performed (S1009), and "second special operation status" Is "5" (NO in S1002, S1004, S1006, and S1008), special electric accessory processing 2 described later is performed to play a small hit game (S1010).

  [First Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a first special operation process (S107) after the second special operation process (S106) (see FIG. 25). The first special action process (S107) is a process related to the occurrence of a jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, in the first special operation process (S107), four processes related to the special symbol display 41 (mainly the first special symbol display 41a) and the big prize device (first big prize device 31) are performed. Each of these stages is assigned “first special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4”. The first special operation status is “1” by default.

  In the first special action process (S107), first, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the “second special action status” is “4” or “5” (S1101). If the second 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 second special operation status is “5” (YES in S1101), it means that a small hit game is being executed based on the lottery shown in FIG. If the second 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 shown in FIG. 2 or the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG.

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

  [Second Special Symbol Standby Processing] As shown in FIG. 31, in the second special symbol standby processing (S1003), it is first determined whether or not the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls is “0” (S1201). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), 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 S1201), 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 (S1202) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) described later are performed.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1204). 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 (S1205). 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 (S1206). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1206), 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 (the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 and the second fluctuation time) corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) is set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer. At the same time, the variable display of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol indicator 41b. The special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1206) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1202) and the special figure 2 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 2) is included.

  [Special Figure 2 Jackpot Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the special figure 2 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 second special figure hold storage unit 85b 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 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 (S1303). The first jackpot flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot is determined in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 (described later) (see step S1606 in FIG. 36). If the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1303), the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol without performing the jackpot hit determination (S1304) and the jackpot hit determination (S1308) described later. ) Is set (S1311), 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. 19, even if the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1202) is executed during the jackpot fluctuation display of the special figure 1, it means that it is determined to be lost.

  If the first jackpot flag is not ON in step S1303 (NO in S1303), whether or not the jackpot is determined is determined (S1304). In step S1304, 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 S1304), the second big hit flag is turned ON (S1305). Then, the winning 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 (S1306). The figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 7) is set (S1307), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not “big hit” (NO in S1304), the process proceeds to step S1308.

  In step S1308, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10A) set in step S1302. If the result of the determination of whether or not the small hit is “small hit” (YES in S1308), the small hit flag is turned on (S1309). Then, the special figure stop symbol data (17H) corresponding to the small hit is set (S1310), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is not “small hit” (NO in S1308), the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1311), and the process is terminated. In this embodiment, it is rarely determined to be lost (special special figure 2 loss) in the lottery of special figure 2 in a highly accurate time-short state.

  [Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 and 34. FIG. As shown in FIG. 33, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1401).

  If it is 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 second jackpot flag is ON (S1402). If it is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-temporal state medium jackpot table (the special figure variation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 11 that corresponds to the special figure 2 and non-short-time state and jackpot). 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 second big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1404). If it is ON (YES in S1404), refer to the non-time-short state medium / small hit table (part of special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. A special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1405). Specifically, in order to avoid the right handing in the normal gaming state, a special figure fluctuation pattern P22 (see FIG. 11) having a very long fluctuation time of 300000 ms is selected.

  Further, if the small hit flag is not ON in step S1404 (NO in S1404), the non-short-time state loss table (part of the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. ), The special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1406).

  If it is determined in step S1401 that the gaming state is the short time state (YES in S1401), it is first determined whether or not the second big hit flag is ON as shown in FIG. 34 (S1407). If it is ON (YES in S1407), refer to the special time fluctuation pattern by referring to the short time medium jackpot table (the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the special figure 2 and the short time state and jackpot). A special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1408).

  In step S1407, if the second big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1407), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1409). If it is ON (YES in S1409), it is subsequently determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach establishment random number value (S1410). In other words, in the present embodiment, the reach can be executed with the variation effect during the small hit variation display of the special figure 2 that frequently occurs in the short time state. 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-established random value (YES in S1410), that is, when there is a reach, there is a time-short state medium / small reach reach table (see FIG. 2 in the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). In addition, with reference to the time-short state, the small hit, and the reach loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1411).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1410), that is, when there is no reach, there is no short / medium / small reach reach table (see FIG. 11 of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). 2), a special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1412). 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 special figure 2 reserved ball number is “2” to “4”, the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter variation time than when the special figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” or “1”. Is to be selected.

  Further, in step S1409, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1409), the loss table during the short time state (part of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Referring to FIG. 4, a special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1413). Specifically, a special figure fluctuation pattern P39 (see FIG. 11) having a very long fluctuation time of 300000 ms is selected as the special figure fluctuation pattern in the case of special special figure loss.

  After selecting the special figure fluctuation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 33, the selected special figure fluctuation pattern is set (S1414), and this process is finished. The information on the special figure fluctuation pattern set in step S1414 is included in the special figure 2 fluctuation start command set in step S1206 in the second special symbol standby process (S1003). As shown in FIG. 11, when the special figure variation pattern is determined, not only the variation time but also the stop time is determined.

  [First Special Symbol Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the first special symbol standby process (S1103), it is first determined whether or not the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is “0” (S1501). Special figure 1 When the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1501), 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 S1501), 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 If there are two or more, a special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1502) and a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1503) described later are performed.

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1504). 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 (S1505). 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 (S1506). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1506), the first special operation status is set to "2" and a special figure 1 fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1503) (the fluctuation time of the special figure 1, the first fluctuation time) is set in the special figure 1 fluctuation time timer. At the same time, the variable display of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol indicator 41a. The special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1506) includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 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 1) is included.

  [Special Figure 1 Jackpot Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure 1 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 first special figure hold storage unit 85a 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 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 (S1603). The second jackpot flag is a flag indicating that it has been determined that the jackpot is determined in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 (see step S1305 in FIG. 32). If the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1603), the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set without performing the jackpot determination (S1605) described later (S1609), Finish the process. As a result, as shown in FIG. 19, even if the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1502) is executed during the big hit variation 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 S1603 (NO in S1603), it is subsequently determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1604). The small hit flag is a flag indicating that it is determined that the small hit is determined in the above-described lottery in FIG. 2 (see step S1309 in FIG. 32). If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1604), the big hit determination is performed (S1605). On the other hand, if the 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 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. 18, even if the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1502) is executed during the small hit variation display of the special figure 2, it means that the big hit is not determined.

  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 first 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 special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set (S1609), and the process is terminated.

  [Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Process] Next, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1503) will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 37, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1503), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON) (S1701).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1701), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the first jackpot flag is ON (S1702). If it is ON (YES in S1702), refer to the non-temporal state medium jackpot table (the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11 corresponding to the special figure 1 and non-short state and jackpot). A special figure variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1703).

  In step S1702, if the first big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1702), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach random number value (S1704). When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1704), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-short-time state (special pattern variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 11). Referring to FIG. 1 and the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and reach loss), the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1705).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1704), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reachless loss table during the non-short-time state (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 the special figure 1 and the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and reachless loss (S1706). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “3” or “4”, the special figure fluctuation pattern having a shorter variation time than when the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “0” to “2”. Is to be selected.

  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 it is a big win, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the special figure 1 in FIG. 11 and the portion corresponding to the short-time state and the big jackpot (S1708). If it is a loss with reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the special figure 1 in FIG. 11 and the portion corresponding to the short-time state and the loss with reach (S1710). . If the loss is not reach, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the special figure 1 in FIG. 11 and the portion corresponding to the short-time state and the loss without reach (S1711). .

  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 information of the special figure fluctuation pattern set in step S1712 is included in the special figure 1 fluctuation start command set in step S1506 in the first special symbol standby process (S1103).

  [Second Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 39, in the second special symbol variation processing (S1005), first, the value set in the special symbol 2 variation time timer (variation time of the special diagram 2) is set. Subtract (S1801). Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time in FIG. 2 has elapsed, that is, whether or not the value set in the special figure 2 fluctuation time timer has become “0” (S1802). If it is not “0” (NO in S1802), 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 S1802), the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1803), and the second special operation status is set to “3” (S1804). Then, the variation display of the second special symbol is stopped at the symbol (big hit symbol, small bonus symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1805), and this processing is ended.

  [First Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 40, in the first special symbol variation processing (S1105), first, the value set in the special symbol 1 variation time timer (variation time of special diagram 1) is set. Subtract (S1901). 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” (S1902). If it is not “0” (NO in S1902), the first special symbol display 41a will continue to display the first special symbol in a variable manner, and this processing is completed. On the other hand, if “0” (YES in S1902), the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S1903), and the first special operation status is set to “3” (S1904). Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is stopped at a symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1905), and this processing is ended.

  [Second Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the second special symbol determination process (S1007), it is first determined whether or not the stop time of the second special symbol has elapsed (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 second jackpot flag is ON (S2103). If the second jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2103), the second special operation status is set to “4” (S2104). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a later-described special figure 1 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 second big hit flag is not ON in step S2103 (NO in S2103), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2110). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2110), the second 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 the second jackpot flag and the jackpot flag are not ON (both NO in S2103 and S2110), the jackpot game and the jackpot game based on the lottery in FIG. 1 ”is set (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 a time reduction flag indicating that the time reduction state is in effect (S2205). If it 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-saving state is decremented by 1 (S2206), and whether the value of the time-saving counter is “0” or not. It is determined whether or not (S2207). If it is “0” (YES in S2207), the time reduction flag is 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 this pachinko gaming machine 1, as will be described later, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “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 1 Forced Stop Processing] Special Figure 1 forced stop processing (S2105) is performed when a 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. 43, in the special figure 1 forced stop process (S2105), it is first determined whether or not the first special operation status is "2" (S2301). If it is not “2” (NO in S2301), the process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is “2” (YES in S2301), the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2302). Subsequently, the first special symbol in the variable display is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2303). Thereby, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Then, the game state management process (S2304) is performed, the first 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 flag is ON (S2403). If it is ON, the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2404). 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.

  [First Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the first special symbol determination process (S1107), it is first determined whether or not the stop time of the first 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 first jackpot flag is ON (S2503). If the first jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2503), the first special operation status is set to “4” (S2504). Then, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a later-described special figure 2 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 first jackpot flag is not ON in step S2503 (NO in S2503), since the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is not started, the first special operation status is set to “1” (S2510). This processing is finished.

  [Special Figure 2 Forced Stop Process] The special figure 2 forced stop process (S2505) is executed when the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special figure 1 is started during the fluctuation display of the special figure 2, 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 2 forced stop process (S2505), it is first determined whether or not the second special operation status is "2" (S2601). If it is not “2” (NO in S2601), since the fluctuation display of FIG. On the other hand, if “2” (YES in S2601), the game control microcomputer 81 sets a special figure 2 fluctuation stop command in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2602). Subsequently, the second special symbol in the variable display is forcibly stopped and displayed (S2603). Thereby, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. Then, the game state management process (S2604) is performed, the second 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 2 (S1009) and the special electric game processing 1 for executing the jackpot game based on the lottery of the special drawing 1 (S1108) ). As shown in FIG. 47, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1009 or S1108), 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 the V long 16R jackpot (S2704). If it is not the V long 16R big hit (NO in S2704), the process proceeds to step S2707, but if it is the V long 16R big hit (YES in S2704), the timing to start the 5Rth when the game ball can pass to the specific area 39 is started. It is determined whether or not (S2705). If it is not time to start the 5th eye (NO in S2705), the process proceeds to step S2707. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 5Rth (YES in S2705), V valid period setting processing is performed (S2706).

  In the V validity period setting process (S2706), the game area is 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 5th R 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. 50)). 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 variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (a gaming state setting process described later (see FIG. 48)). 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 16R jackpot opening pattern (V long opening pattern), in the fifth round, the opening / closing member 32 is opened so that the game ball 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 5R 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 fifth 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 S1108), 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 one round game is completed (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, a jackpot end flag is set (S2716), and the process ends.

  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 ”(S2721), and the process is terminated. Thus, while the second special operation status is set to “4” in the execution of the jackpot game based on the lottery in FIG. 2, each of the processes S1103, S1105, S1103 in the first special operation process (S107) shown in FIG. S1107 and S1108 are not executed. While the jackpot game is executed based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1, while the first special action status is set to “4”, each process S1003, S1005 in the second 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 performed after the jackpot game based on the winning of the above-mentioned various jackpots (see FIG. 7). It is a process for controlling to a 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 shown in FIG. 1 (YES in S2801), it is next determined whether the V flag is ON (whether V is won during the V valid period) (S2802). If it is ON (YES in S2802), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2803), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2804). 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 (S2805). Subsequently, the time reduction flag is turned on (S2806), "10000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2807), and the process proceeds to step S2816. If “10000” is set in the hour / hour counter, it means that the hour / hour state continues substantially until the start of the next jackpot game. In this way, if a V win is won in the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to a highly accurate time-short state, and this highly accurate time-short state is substantially continued until winning the next jackpot. become.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON in step S2802, the hour / hour flag is turned on (S2808), “100” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2809), and the process proceeds to step S2816. Thus, if the V win is not won in the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 1, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the low-probability time-short state, and the number of time-savings is set to 100 times.

  If the decision result in the step S2801 is NO, it means that a big win is won in the lottery shown in the special figure 2, and it is judged whether the V flag is ON (whether a V prize is won during the V valid period) ( S2810). If it is ON (YES in S2810), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2811), and “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2812). Then, the V flag is turned OFF (S2813). Subsequently, the time reduction flag is turned on (S2814), "10000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2815), and the process proceeds to step S2816. In this way, if a V win is won in the jackpot game based on the lottery shown in FIG. 2, the gaming state after the jackpot game is controlled to a highly accurate time-short state, and this highly accurate time-short state is substantially continued until winning the next jackpot. become.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is not ON in step S2810, the process immediately proceeds to step S2816. In this way, if the V win is not won in the jackpot game based on the lottery in FIG. 2, the game state after the jackpot game is controlled to the low probability non-short state (normal game state).

  In step S2816, the game control microcomputer 81 includes the game state information (such as ON / OFF of the probability change flag, ON / OFF of the time reduction flag, information on the value of the probability change counter, the value of the time reduction counter, etc.). A designated command 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. As shown in FIG. 50, in the special electric accessory processing 2 (S1010), 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), whether or not the time for closing the second grand prize opening 35 has been reached (that is, whether the predetermined opening time has elapsed since the second big prize opening 35 was opened) (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), and the small hit flag is turned OFF (S2911). Then, the second special operation status is set to “1” (S2912), and this process is finished. Thus, 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 S1103, S1105 in the first special action process (S107) shown in FIG. , S1107 and S1108 are not executed.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S108) after the second special operation process (S106) and the first special operation process (S107) (see FIG. 25). In the specific area sensor detection process (S108), as shown in FIG. 50, it is first determined whether or not a game ball is 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 the V passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S3004), and this process is finished. The V passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify V passing.

7). 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 Processing] The reception interrupt processing (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the main control board 80 being input to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. That is, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. As shown in FIG. 52, in the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101). 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. 53, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process is performed (S4201). 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 is performed (S4202). In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the other process (S4304) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) described later is sub-driven in order to cause the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output to the substrate 107. 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 is performed (S4203). 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, a watchdog timer process for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed (S4204), 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. 54, 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 input processing (S4201) of the 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) 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 effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command (first start winning command or second start winning command) is received from the main control board 80 (S4403). A holding number addition process is performed (S4404).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a normal symbol variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs a general symbol variation effect start process described later (S4406). .

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a normal symbol variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if received, performs a general symbol variation effect termination process (to be described later) (S4408). .

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change start command (a special figure 1 change start command or a special figure 2 change start command) is received from the main control board 80 (S4409). A variable effect start process (S4410) and a hold number subtraction process (S4411) described later are performed.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command (a special figure 1 fluctuation stop command or a special figure 2 fluctuation stop command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412). A variation effect end process described later is performed (S4413).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process described later (S4415).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command is received from the main control board 80 (S4416), and if received, performs a round effect selection process described later (S4417).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4418), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4419). In the ending effect selection process (S4419), the ending effect pattern (contents) 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 effect control microcomputer 91 performs other processing (S4420) based on a received command other than the above command (for example, to notify the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 based on reception of the V passing command). To complete the received command analysis process (S4301).

  [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 of the gaming state. The effect control microcomputer 91 sets “1” in the mode status when the daytime mode (see FIG. 17A) is set by changing to the low-accuracy non-short-time state. When the city mode (see FIG. 17D) is set by changing to the low-accuracy time-short state, “2” is set in the mode status. When the night mode (see FIG. 17B) is set by changing to the high-accuracy time-short state, “3” is set to the mode status. The case of setting to the space mode will be described later. The mode status is “1” in the initial setting.

  As shown in FIG. 56, 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 portion of the display screen 7a for a predetermined time as shown in FIG. Only display.

  Then, following step S4506, a daytime background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4507), and this process ends. Thereby, when the daytime 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 a low-probability time-short state (S4508). If the information is in the low-accuracy time-short state (YES in S4508), “2” is set in the mode status (S4509), and a right-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4510). 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 part of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. to continue.

  Then, following step S4510, a city background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4511), and this process ends. Thus, when the city 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 second starting port 21 (electric Chu 22).

  If it is determined NO in step S4508, the gaming state information included in the gaming state designation command analyzed in step S4502 is information on the high-probability time-short state. Therefore, “3” is set in the mode status (S4512), and a right-handed display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4513). 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 part of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. to continue.

  Subsequently to step S4513, the night background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4514), and the process is terminated. Thus, when the night 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 second starting port 21 (electric Chu 22).

  [Holding Number Addition Processing] As shown in FIG. 57, in the holding number addition processing (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received start winning command (S4601). Then, it is determined whether or not the start winning command is the first winning command, that is, whether or not the starting winning command is a start winning command generated based on winning in the first starting port 20 or the third starting port 25 (S4602). ). If it is the first start winning command (YES in S4602), the value of the first special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by "1" (S4603), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not the first start winning command (NO in S4602), it is the second starting winning command generated based on the winning to the second starting port 21. Therefore, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by “1” (S4604), and this process is finished.

  [Normal Variation Change Start Processing] As shown in FIG. 58, in the normal variation change start processing (S4406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a normal symbol change start command (S4701). As described above, the normal symbol variation start command is determined by information on the normal symbol variation pattern selected by the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection process (S407 in FIG. 28) or by the ordinary symbol determination process (S406 in FIG. 28). This includes information on the usual map stop symbol data. Note that the information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 here can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the received normal symbol variation start command indicates the start of variation of the normal symbol based on the special common map loss (S4702). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the normal pattern change pattern included in the normal symbol change start command is the normal pattern change pattern Q31 (see FIG. 12). If the decision result in the step S4702 is YES, the special common figure loss variation flag is turned ON (S4703), and the process proceeds to a step S4704. The special map loss change flag indicates that the normal symbol change display based on the special map loss is being displayed. If the determination result of step S4702 is NO, step S4703 is passed and the process proceeds to step S4704.

  In step S4704, a common figure change effect start command for starting a normal figure change effect based on the normal figure change pattern and the normal figure stop symbol data is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4704), and this process ends. When the usual figure variation effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the ordinary figure variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the normal symbol is started at the upper left corner of the display screen 7a.

  [Normal Variation Change End Process] As shown in FIG. 59, in the general variation change end process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a normal symbol change stop command (S4801). Next, it is determined whether or not the special map loss change flag is ON (S4802). If not ON (NO in S4802), the process proceeds to step S4804. On the other hand, if the special common figure loss change flag is ON (YES in S4802), the special common figure loss change flag is turned OFF (S4803), and the process proceeds to step S4804.

  In step S4804, a usual figure variation effect end command for ending the currently executed ordinary figure variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94, and the process is terminated. When the usual figure change effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the usual figure change effect ends at the upper left corner of the display screen 7a.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 60, in the change effect start process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change start command (S4901). The fluctuation start command includes information on the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (see FIG. 36) and the special figure 2 big hit judgment process (see FIG. 32), and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (see FIG. 37) and special figure fluctuation pattern information set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (see FIG. 33), information 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 refers to the value of the mode status set at the present time (S4902). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode status value is “1” (S4903). If it is “1” (YES in S4903), it means that the daytime mode is set, and whether or not the received fluctuation start command indicates the fluctuation start of FIG. 1 (special figure 1 fluctuation start command). Is determined (S4904). If it is the special figure 1 change start command (YES in S4904), the process proceeds to step S4916. If the process proceeds to step S4916, the changing effect is started as described later. On the other hand, if it is not the special figure 1 fluctuation start command (NO in S4904), that is, if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation start command, this processing is finished. Thus, in this embodiment, when the daytime mode is set, the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of FIG. 1 is executed, but the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of FIG. 2 is not executed.

  If the mode status value is not “1” in step S4903, it is subsequently determined whether or not the mode status value is “2” (S4905). If it is “2” (YES in S4905), it means that the city mode is set, and the process proceeds to step S4916. Thus, in this embodiment, when the city mode is set, both the fluctuation effect synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 and the fluctuation production synchronized with the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 can be executed. As shown in FIG. 17D, the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special figure 1 is executed on the left side of the display screen 7a, and the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special figure 2 is performed on the right side of the display screen 7a. It is supposed to be executed.

  If the mode status value is not “2” in step S4905, the mode status value is “3”, and the flow advances to step S4906. In step S4906, it is determined whether the space mode flag is ON. The space mode flag is a flag indicating that the space mode is set. If the space mode flag is not ON (NO in S4906), the night mode is maintained, and the process proceeds to step S4907.

  In step S4907, it is determined whether or not the received fluctuation start command is a command indicating the fluctuation start of FIG. 2 (special figure 2 fluctuation start command). If it is not the special figure 2 fluctuation start command (NO in S4907), that is, if it is the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, this process is terminated. Thus, in this embodiment, when the night mode is set, the fluctuating effect synchronized with the fluctuating display in FIG. 1 is not executed. On the other hand, if it is a special figure 2 fluctuation start command (YES in S4907), the special figure fluctuation pattern included in the received special figure 2 fluctuation start command is the special figure fluctuation pattern P39 (based on the special special figure 2 loss) It is determined whether or not (see FIG. 11) (S4908).

  If it is not the special figure fluctuation pattern P39 based on the special special figure 2 loss (NO in S4908), the process proceeds to step S4916. Thus, in the present embodiment, if the display of the special figure 2 that is not the special special figure 2 loss is started when the night mode is set, the variable effect is executed. On the other hand, if it is the special figure fluctuation pattern P39 based on the special special figure 2 loss (YES in S4908), the space mode flag is turned ON (S4909). Thereby, the setting of the night mode is switched to the setting of the space mode. Then, the space background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4910). Thereby, when the space background effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the space background image H3 on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 66 (B). Is displayed.

  Subsequently, the space mode transition effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4911), and this process is terminated. When the space mode transition effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 performs the space mode transition effect on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 66 (B). Run. In the space mode transition effect, a character image U1 indicating “shift to space mode !!” is displayed on the display screen 7a. In short, the space background image H3 is displayed and the space mode transition effect is executed at the timing when the variation effect based on the special special figure 2 loss is started. As a result, the player can be made aware of the transition to the space mode.

  If the space mode flag is ON in step S4906, it is determined whether or not the received fluctuation start command is a signal indicating the fluctuation start of FIG. 1 (special figure 1 fluctuation start command) (S4912). If it is not the special figure 1 fluctuation start command (NO in S4912), that is, if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation start command, the space mode flag is turned OFF (S4913). Thereby, when the variation display of the special figure 2 is started, the setting of the space mode is switched to the setting of the night mode. Subsequently, the night background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4914). As a result, as shown in FIGS. 67A to 67B, the display screen 7a switches from the display of the space background image H3 to the display of the night background image H2.

  Then, the space mode end effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4915), and this process ends. When the space mode end effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 performs the space mode end effect on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. Run. In the space mode end effect, a character image U2 indicating “end of space mode” is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, it is possible for the player who has seen the night background image H2 and the space mode end effect to grasp that the space mode has ended at the timing when the variable display of the special figure 2 is started.

  In step S4916, effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variation effect are selected. Specifically, a random number for determining the effect symbol 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. Then, by using the selected table to determine the obtained effect design determination random number, the effect design is selected. 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 (S4917). Specifically, the change start pattern determination random number is acquired, and a change start command is selected from among a plurality of tables classified according to the type of effect mode (mode status value) and the type of special figure change pattern. One table is selected based on the analysis result. 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 (S4918). 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.

  Subsequent to step S4918, 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 (S4919), and ends this process. . When the variation effect start command set in step S4919 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variation effect synchronized with the variation display of the special symbol is started on the display screen 7a.

  [Holding Number Subtraction Processing] As shown in FIG. 61, in the holding number subtraction processing (S4411), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S5001). Then, it is determined whether or not the received variation start command is a command indicating the variation start of FIG. 1 (Special Fig. 1 variation start command) (S5002). If it is the special figure 1 change start command (YES in S5002), the value of the first special figure reservation effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is subtracted by "1" (S5003), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not a special figure 1 fluctuation start command (NO in S5002), it is a special figure 2 fluctuation start command. Therefore, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is subtracted by “1” (S5004), and this process is finished.

  [Variation Effect End Process] As shown in FIG. 62, in the change effect end process (S4413), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a change stop command (S5101). Next, the mode status value set at the present time is referred to (S5102). Then, it is determined whether or not the mode status value is “1” (S5103). If it is “1” (YES in S5103), it means that it is set to the daytime mode, and whether or not the received variable stop command indicates the stop display of FIG. 1 (special figure 1 variable stop command). Is determined (S5104). If it is the special figure 1 change stop command (YES in S5104), the process proceeds to step S5114. If the process proceeds to step S5114, the variation effect being executed ends as described later. On the other hand, if it is not the special figure 1 fluctuation stop command (NO in S5104), that is, if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command, this process is finished. Thus, in the present embodiment, when the daytime mode is set, the variation effect ends in synchronization with the stop display in FIG. 1, but the change effect does not end in synchronization with the stop display in FIG.

  If the mode status value is not “1” in step S5103, it is subsequently determined whether or not the mode status value is “2” (S5105). If it is “2” (YES in S5105), it means that the city mode is set, and the process proceeds to step S5114. Thus, in this embodiment, when the city mode is set, the changing effect can be ended in synchronization with the stop display of the special figure 1 and the changing effect can be ended in synchronization with the stop display of the special figure 2. is there. As shown in FIG. 17D, the fluctuating effect ends on the left side of the display screen 7a in synchronization with the stop display of the special figure 1, and fluctuates on the right side of the display screen 7a in synchronization with the stop display of the special figure 2. The production ends.

  If the mode status value is not “2” in step S5105, the mode status value is “3”, and the process advances to step S5106. In step S5106, it is determined whether the space mode flag is ON. If the space mode flag is not ON (NO in S5106), the night mode remains, and the process proceeds to step S5107.

  In step S5107, it is determined whether or not the received fluctuation stop command is one indicating the fluctuation stop of FIG. 2 (special figure 2 fluctuation stop command). If it is not a special figure 2 fluctuation stop command (NO in S5107), that is, if it is a special figure 1 fluctuation stop command, this process is terminated. Thus, in this embodiment, when the night mode is set, the changing effect is not finished in synchronization with the changing stop of FIG. On the other hand, if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation stop command (YES in S5107), it is determined whether or not the special universal figure loss fluctuation flag is ON (S5108). If it is ON (YES in S5108), it is then determined whether or not the value of the second special figure holding effect counter is “0” (S5109). If it is “0” (YES in S5109), the process proceeds to step S5110. On the other hand, if the special map loss change flag is OFF (NO in S5108) or the value of the second special figure hold effect counter is “1” or more (NO in S5109), the process does not proceed to step S5110. Proceed to S5114.

  In step S5110, the space mode flag is turned ON. Thereby, the setting of the night mode is switched to the setting of the space mode. Then, the space background effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5111). Thereby, as shown in FIG. 66 (B), the cosmic background image H3 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Subsequently, the space mode transition effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5112), and the process proceeds to step S5114. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 66 (B), the space mode transition effect is executed on the display screen 7a. In short, the space background image H3 is displayed at the timing when the special figure 2 is not held and the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed during transition display of the normal symbol based on the special map loss, and the transition to the space mode is made. Production is performed. As a result, the player can be made aware of the transition to the space mode.

  In step S5114, a changing effect end command for ending the changing effect being executed is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94, and this process ends. 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).

  [Opening Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 63, in the opening effect selection process (S4415), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command (S5201). Next, it is determined whether or not the space mode flag is ON (S5202). In other words, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won in a state where the space mode is set. If the space mode flag is ON (YES in S5202), the special battle entry effect pattern is selected as the opening effect pattern (S5203), and the process proceeds to step S5205. On the other hand, if the space mode flag is not ON (NO in S5202), the normal battle entry effect pattern is selected as the opening effect pattern (S5204), and the process proceeds to step S5205.

  In step S5205, 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 S5203 or S5204, and the process is terminated. When the opening effect start command based on the selection of the normal battle rush effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the normal battle rush effect as the opening effect. Specifically, in the normal battle entry effect, as shown in FIG. 65 (C), a normal battle entry image B1 in which the main character in the normal state and the enemy character begin to fight is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, when the opening effect start command based on the selection of the special battle entry effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the special battle entry effect as the opening effect. Specifically, in the special battle entry effect, as shown in FIG. 66 (E), a special battle entry image B2 where the main character and the enemy character in a specially powered up state start to fight is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, the player who has seen the special battle entry effect can grasp that the hero character is more likely to win the enemy character than the normal battle entry effect, and can have a strong expectation It is.

  [Round Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 64, in the round effect selection process (S4417), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes a round designation command (S5201). 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 the special symbol stop symbol data 11H or 21H (see FIG. 7) indicating the V long 16R jackpot (S5202). If the determination result is YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not the space mode flag is ON (S5203).

  If the space mode flag is ON (YES in S5203), the special battle victory effect pattern is selected as the round effect pattern (S5204). Then, the space mode flag is turned off (S5205), and the process proceeds to step S5208. On the other hand, if the space mode flag is not ON (NO in S5203), the normal battle victory effect pattern is selected as the round effect pattern (S5206), and the process proceeds to step S5208. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5202 is NO, that is, if the special figure stop symbol data 12H or 22H indicating the V short 5R jackpot (see FIG. 7), the battle defeat effect pattern is selected as the round effect pattern. (S5207), the process proceeds to step S5208.

  In step S5208, 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 step S5204, S5206, or S5207, and the process ends. When the round effect start command based on the selection of the normal battle victory effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the normal battle victory effect as the round effect. Specifically, in the normal battle victory effect, as shown in FIG. 65D, a normal battle victory image W1 in which the main character in the normal state has won the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, the player who has seen the normal battle victory effect can grasp that the V long 16R jackpot has been won.

  On the other hand, when the round effect start command based on the selection of the special battle victory effect pattern is transmitted to the image control board 100, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 executes the special battle victory effect as the round effect. Specifically, in the special battle victory effect, as shown in FIG. 66 (F), a special battle victory image W2 in which the main character in a specially powered up state wins the enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, the player who has seen the special battle victory effect can grasp that the V long 16R jackpot has been won, and can give a strong satisfaction that the hero character has won the enemy character as expected.

  On the other hand, when the 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 the round effect. Specifically, in the battle defeat effect, as shown in FIG. 65 (F), a battle defeat image L1 in which the main character is defeated by an enemy character is displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, the player who has seen the battle defeat effect can grasp that the V short 5R jackpot has been won. The normal battle victory effect, the special battle victory effect, and the battle defeat effect are executed in the round before 5R that can pass V.

8). 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), it is assumed that the night mode is set by controlling the high-accuracy time-short state. In this case, the right-handed game ball that flows down the second flow path R2 frequently enters the electric chew 22 and also enters the third start port 25 to some extent. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the small hit variation display of special figure 2 is continuously executed, so that it is not determined that the big hit is made in the lottery of special figure 1. Therefore, even if it is a simultaneous change, it is in a situation where it is aiming for a big win only by the lottery of FIG.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 65 (B), when the night mode is set, it is assumed that the winner is won by the lottery shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 65 (C), a normal battle entry effect is executed as the opening effect. Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, 60% of the jackpots won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 will be a V long 16R jackpot, and 40% will be a V short 5R jackpot. It is set to be.

  Therefore, if it is V long 16R big hit, as shown in FIG.65 (D), a normal battle victory effect will be performed as a round effect. Then, after the big hit game, the high-accuracy time-short state is controlled again, and the night mode is set as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is V short 5R big hit, as shown in FIG.65 (F), a battle defeat effect is performed as a round effect. Thereafter, after the big hit game, the state shifts to the low probability non-short time state, and the day mode is set as shown in FIG. In this way, if the big win is won in the night mode, it is possible to shift to the high-precision time-short state with a probability of 60%, while falling to the normal gaming state with a probability of 40%.

<Example 2>
Next, Production Example 2 of this embodiment will be described based on FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 66 (A), it is assumed that the night mode is set by controlling the high-accuracy time-short state. In this case, as described above, the situation is that the player wins the big hit only by the lottery shown in FIG.

  Here, in this embodiment, two conditions for shifting to the space mode are provided. The first condition is that the lottery of the special figure 2 is lost (see the special special figure 2 loss, see FIG. 11) when the high-precision time-short state is controlled (the night mode is set). The second condition is that the normal symbol lottery is lost (see Special Common Illustration Loss, see FIG. 12) when the highly accurate time-short state is controlled, and the second condition is displayed during the normal symbol variation display based on the Special Common Illustration Loss. That is, the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is finished in a state where there is no special figure hold. When the first condition or the second condition is satisfied, the space mode transition effect is executed as shown in FIG. 66 (B).

  As shown in FIG. 66 (C), when the space mode is set, as shown in FIG. 21 or FIG. 22, the small hit variation display of FIG. 2 is temporarily not executed. It will be in a state where you can aim for a big win in the lottery. In this embodiment, this state is called an “ultimate state”. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 66 (D), when the space mode is set, it is assumed that the winner is won in the lottery shown in FIG. In this case, as shown in FIG. 66 (E), a special battle entry effect is executed as the opening effect. With this special battle entry effect, it is possible to make the player expect to win a V-long 16R jackpot than the normal battle effect shown in FIG. Here, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, among the jackpots won in the lottery of Special Figure 1, 80% of the jackpot will be a V long 16R jackpot, and 20% of the jackpot will be a V short 5R jackpot. It is set to be.

  Therefore, if it is V long 16R big hit, as shown to FIG. 66 (F), a special battle victory effect will be performed as a round effect. After that, after the big hit game, it is controlled again to the high-accuracy time-short state and set to the night mode. On the other hand, if it is V short 5R big hit, as shown to FIG. 66 (G), a battle defeat effect is performed as a round effect. Thereafter, after the jackpot game, the state shifts to a low-probability time-short state, and the town mode is set unlike the case shown in FIG. In other words, in the space mode, even if the V-short 5R jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, the player does not fall into the normal game state, but shifts to the low-probability time-short state (see FIG. 16).

  In short, if you win the jackpot in the space mode, you can move to the high-accuracy time-short state with a probability of 80%, whereas you will move to the low-accuracy time-short state with a probability of 20%. Therefore, winning the jackpot in the space mode is more advantageous for the player than winning the jackpot in the night mode. In this way, in this embodiment, it is possible to provide a novel game entertainment that can temporarily shift to an even more advantageous ultimate state when controlled to a highly accurate time-short state.

9. Effects of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a state (simultaneous variation) in which the variation display of the special figure 1 and the variation display of the special figure 2 are simultaneously performed can occur. . In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball flows down the second flow path R <b> 2 in a highly accurate and short state, it can pass through the gate 28 or enter the second start port 21 or the third start port 25. . Here, when winning a small hit in the lottery of the special figure 2, the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2 is executed. In this case, during the small hit variation display of the special figure 2, the big win is not won in the lottery of the special figure 1. On the other hand, if the special symbol lottery is lost in the normal symbol lottery, the normal symbol variation display based on the special symbol loss is executed. In this case, the variation time (300,000 ms (5 minutes)) of the normal symbol based on the special common map loss is sufficiently long. Therefore, during this period, there is no second special figure hold and the small hit variation of special figure 2 is not executed, so that the big win can be won by the lottery of special figure 1. In this way, it is possible to provide a novel gameability that can win a big win in the lottery of the special figure 1 when the special symbol lottery is lost in the normal symbol lottery.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation time (300000 ms (5 minutes)) of the normal symbol based on the special common figure loss is longer than any variation time of the special diagram 1 (see FIG. 11). Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to aim for winning a big hit with the lottery of the special figure 1 while the fluctuation display of the normal symbol based on the special figure loss is displayed.

  Also, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in a highly accurate and short-time state, if a win is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 while displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol based on the special figure loss, the big win in the lottery of the special figure 2 It is easier to execute a jackpot game that can pass V than in the case of winning. In other words, on the basis of the fact that it becomes a special ordinary loss, the jackpot distribution ratio for the V long 16R jackpot has shifted to an advantageous state (the ultimate state) in which it substantially increases from 60% to 80%. In this way, it is possible to provide a new game entertainment that will become a chance if it becomes a special figure loss.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the lottery shown in FIG. That is, it is easy to win a small hit in the special drawing 2 (see FIG. 10A). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20, the small hit variation display of special figure 2 is frequently performed, so that it is almost impossible to win a big hit in the lottery of special figure 1. Thus, in principle, the lottery of Special Figure 2 will aim to win a big hit. On the other hand, if the special figure loses, it becomes an advantageous state (ultimate state) aiming for a big win in the lottery of the special figure 1. In this way, even in a single gaming state of high-probability time-short state, it is possible to create a greatly different state triggered by a special common figure loss. And for players who think that the high-precision time-short state is the most advantageous gaming state, it is possible to shift to a more advantageous state (ultimate state) during the game in the high-precision time-short state, which is unprecedented It is possible to provide a unique game characteristic.

10. 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.

<First Modification>
A pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a first modification will be described with reference to FIG. In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 67, when the space mode is set, it is difficult to know how much time will elapse to end the space mode. On the other hand, in the first modified example, as shown in FIG. 68, when the space mode is set, the end timing of the space mode is easily understood.

  Specifically, in the first modified example, when the special special figure 2 is lost in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the highly accurate time-short state, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the remaining time display command in the output buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the remaining time display command displays a remaining time image U3 indicating “remaining 5:00” on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 68 (A). This allows the player to know that the space mode will continue for the remaining 5 minutes. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 68B and 68C, the remaining time image U3 is displayed with a countdown as time passes. As a result, the player can be expected to win a jackpot in the space mode.

  When 5 minutes elapse, the remaining time image U3 indicating “remaining 0:00” is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. However, the space mode does not end at this timing. This is because the space mode ends at the timing when the variation display in FIG. 2 is started as described above. Therefore, after the special display of the special figure 2 based on the loss of the special special figure 2 is finished, when the special display of the special figure 2 is started, the space mode end effect is executed as shown in FIG. 68 (D). The

  In addition, although the case where it became a special special figure 2 loss by the lottery of the special figure 2 was demonstrated, even if it becomes a special common figure loss by a normal symbol lottery, it is possible to carry out similarly. However, when the special map loses, the condition to shift to the space mode is that there is no second special figure hold during the normal symbol change display based on the special map lose, and the change display of special figure 2 ends. It is to be. Accordingly, the time (for example, 30 seconds) from the start of the normal symbol fluctuation display based on the special map loss to the time when the special figure 2 fluctuation display ends without the second special figure hold is a timer or the like. Measure with the timekeeping means. Then, the remaining time image (for example, the remaining time image indicating the remaining “4:30”) indicating the value obtained by subtracting the measured time (for example, 30 seconds) from 5 minutes may be displayed at the timing of shifting to the space mode.

  Thus, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first modified example, it is possible to make the player recognize the estimated time from the setting of the space mode to the end of the space mode. In this way, it is possible to grasp that the space mode is a production mode with a time limit, and it is possible to provide a sense of urgency by approaching the end of the space mode as time passes.

<Second Modification>
A pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second modification will be described with reference to FIG. In the above embodiment, when the condition for shifting to the space mode is satisfied, the space mode transition effect is suddenly executed as shown in FIG. 66 (B). On the other hand, in the second modification, when the condition for shifting to the space mode is established, the space mode transition effect is executed through the space mode turning effect as shown in FIGS. 69 (B) and 69 (C). Yes. In the space mode rolling effect, as shown in FIG. 69 (B), a rolling image U4 showing a girl rolling up the card is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  Specifically, in the second modification, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the space mode transition effect command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 in step S4911 in FIG. 60 or step S5112 in FIG. Thereby, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the space mode transition effect command first displays the rolled image U4 as shown in FIG. 69 (B). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 69 (C), a character image U1 indicating “shift to space mode!” Is displayed along with the display of the space background image H3.

  In the second modification, the effect control microcomputer 91 can execute the space mode failure effect through the space mode turning effect as shown in FIGS. 69 (B) and 69 (D). In the space mode failure effect, as shown in FIG. 69D, a failure image U5 indicating “Space mode failure!” Is displayed on the display screen 7a. When the space mode failure effect is executed, the night mode is still set.

  Specifically, when the production control microcomputer 91 receives the special figure 2 fluctuation start command including the special figure fluctuation pattern information based on the small win when the night mode is set, in step S4917 of FIG. The space mode failure effect pattern may be selected as the variation effect pattern. In this case, in step S4919, a change effect start command based on the selection of the space mode failure effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 that has received the change effect start command first displays the rolled image U4 as shown in FIG. 69 (B). Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 69D, a failure image U5 is displayed.

  In this way, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second modified example, the player who saw the space mode turning effect shown in FIG. 69 (B) is then given the space mode transition effect shown in FIG. 69 (C) or FIG. It is possible to pay attention to which of the space mode failure effects shown in FIG. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the space mode transition effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect in the night mode.

<Third Modification>
A pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a third modification will be described with reference to FIG. In the above form, as shown in FIG. 19, during the jackpot variation display of one special symbol (for example, special figure 1), not only the big prize but also the small jackpot are determined in the lottery of the other special symbol (for example, special figure 2). I did it. On the other hand, in the third modified example, as shown in FIG. 70, during the jackpot fluctuation display of one special symbol (for example, special figure 1), it is determined that the lottery of the other special symbol (for example, special figure 2) is a big hit. Although it is not done, it is possible to be judged as a small hit. And, when the execution of the small hit game based on the lottery of the other special symbol (for example, special figure 2) is started during the big hit variation display of one special symbol (for example, special figure 1), the small hit game The special jackpot variation display of one special symbol is extended by the execution time (408 ms).

  Thus, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the third modified example, when the space mode is set in a highly accurate time-short state, if the big win is won in the lottery of the special figure 1, the big hit fluctuation display of the special figure 1 is executed. Is done. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 70, during the jackpot fluctuation display of the special figure 1, the setting of the space mode is switched to the setting of the night mode, and the small hit fluctuation display of the special figure 2 may be executed. In this case, even if the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 is started during the big hit fluctuation display of the special figure 1, the big hit fluctuation display of the special figure 1 may not be forcibly processed as a loss. Is possible. This is because the jackpot fluctuation display of the special figure 1 is extended by the execution time of the small hit game based on the lottery of the special figure 2 (408 ms). Therefore, it is possible to avoid unfairly damaging the profit that the player should obtain by the small hit game based on the lottery shown in FIG.

<Other variations>
In the above-described form, the special figure based on the special special figure 2 losing in order to make it possible to aim for the big win in the lottery of the special figure 1 between the start of the variable special figure 2 losing display and the end of the stop display. 2 was set to a long time of 300,000 ms (see FIG. 11). However, the stop time (determined time) of the special figure 2 based on the special special figure 2 loss may be set to a long time of, for example, 300000 ms. In short, the time (second time) from the start of the variable display of the special special figure 2 loss to the end of the stop display is longer than the time (first time) from the start of the variable display of FIG. 1 to the end of the stop display. If the time is likely to be long, even if one of the fluctuation time of special figure 2 based on the special special figure 2 loss and the stop time of special figure 2 based on the special special figure 2 loss is set to a long time Both can be set to a long time.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned form, in order to be able to aim for a big win in the lottery of Special Figure 1 from the start of the special display loss display to the end of the stop display, the normal symbol based on the Special Special Figure Loss The fluctuation time was set to a long time of 300,000 ms (see FIG. 12). However, the stop time (determined time) of the normal symbol based on the special common map loss may be set to a long time of 300000 ms, for example. In short, the time from the start of the change display of the special map loss to the end of the stop display (ordinary time) is longer than the time from the start of the change display to the end of the stop display (first time) of the special figure 1 If it is a time that is likely to occur, either the normal symbol variation time based on special common figure loss or the normal symbol stop time based on special common figure loss may be set to a long time, both of which are long It may be set to time.

  Moreover, in the said form, the fluctuation | variation time of the normal symbol based on special common figure lose was set to the long time of 300000 ms (refer FIG. 12). However, there may be a plurality of types of winning in the normal symbol lottery, and the variation time of the normal symbol based on a certain type of hit (special common symbol, special result) may be set to a long time of 300000 ms, for example. Or you may set the stop time of the normal symbol based on special hit to a long time of 300000 ms, for example. Alternatively, the opening time of the auxiliary game based on the special hit may be set to a long time of 300000 ms, for example.

  Also, in the above form, when controlled in the highly accurate time-short state (specific game state), if the special drawing 2 loses in the special drawing 2 lottery or the special symbol drawing loses in the normal symbol lottery, To be in an advantageous state (ultimate state). However, when it is controlled to a gaming state other than the high-accuracy short-time state (for example, low-probability non-short-time state, high-probability non-time-short state, low-probability time-short state), the special drawing 2 loses in the drawing of the special drawing 2 Or, when the special symbol drawing is lost in the normal symbol lottery, it may be temporarily advantageous.

  Further, in the above-described form, there is a case where a small win is won in the special drawing 2 lottery, and when the special special drawing 2 loses in the special drawing 2 lottery, it is temporarily in an advantageous state (ultimate state). However, there may be a case where a small win is won in the special drawing 1 lottery, and if the special special figure 1 is lost in the special drawing 1 drawing, it may be temporarily advantageous (the ultimate state). Then, only a lottery in the special figure 1 may be won, and either the lottery in the special figure 1 or the lottery in the special figure 2 may be won.

  Also, in the above form, if you win the jackpot in the special drawing 2 lottery, you will get a V-long 16R jackpot with a jackpot distribution ratio of 60%, the special drawing 2 lottery will be lost in the special drawing 2 lottery, or the special symbol lottery Taking the opportunity to lose the usual figure, when winning the jackpot in the special drawing 1 lottery, the V Long 16R jackpot was set at a jackpot distribution ratio of 80%. In short, the distribution ratio of V long jackpot that can pass V is increased. However, if you win the jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 2, for example, you will get a 16R jackpot with a jackpot distribution ratio of 60%, you will lose the special special figure 2 by the lottery of Special Figure 2, or you will lose the special figure in the normal symbol lottery As a result, if the big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, for example, the 16R jackpot may be set at a jackpot distribution ratio of 80%. In short, it is possible to increase the distribution ratio that results in a big hit with a large number of rounds (out of balls) regardless of V passage.

  Or, if you win the jackpot in the special drawing 2 lottery, for example, you will get a V-long 16R jackpot with a jackpot distribution ratio of 80%, the special drawing 2 lottery will be lost in the special drawing 2 In the event of losing, if the big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, for example, a 60% big hit distribution ratio may be used to win the V long 16R. In short, the game ratio may be disadvantageous for the player by reducing the distribution rate of the V long jackpot that can pass V. Or, if you win the jackpot in the lottery of Special Figure 2, for example, you will get a 16R jackpot with a jackpot distribution ratio of 80%, you will lose the special special figure 2 by the lottery of Special Figure 2, or you will lose the special figure in the normal symbol lottery As a result, if the big win is won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1, for example, a 16R big hit may be made with a big hit distribution ratio of 60%. In short, the gameability may be in a disadvantageous state for the player by reducing the distribution ratio of a big hit with a large number of rounds (out) regardless of V passing. As described above, which of the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 is advantageous can be changed as appropriate, and the type of jackpot and the jackpot distribution ratio are not limited to those shown in FIG. 7 and can be changed as appropriate. It is. For example, the jackpot won in the lottery of Special Figure 2 must be a V-short jackpot (a jackpot that is controlled to a normal probability state after the jackpot game), or a real 0R jackpot without any play. good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the lottery of the special figure 2 is lost in the short-time state, the special special figure 2 is always lost (a special figure fluctuation pattern P39 having a fluctuation time of 300,000 ms) (see FIG. 11). However, there are a plurality of types of special special figure 2 loses, for example, the first special special figure 2 lose (a special figure fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 100,000 ms) and the second special special figure 2 loss (the fluctuation time). There may be a special figure variation pattern of 200000 ms) and a third special figure 2 loss (a loss of the special figure variation pattern P39 having a variation time of 300000 ms). In this case, the variation of the time (the ultimate state time) in which the winning of the jackpot can be targeted by the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is increased, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. Note that in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, there may be a loss in which the fluctuation time becomes a special figure fluctuation pattern with a normal time (for example, 5000 ms).

  In the above embodiment, the probability that the special special figure 2 is lost in the special drawing 2 lottery is set to about 1/100 (see FIG. 10A), but can be changed as appropriate. In particular, as described above, when the first special figure 2 loss, the second special figure 2 loss, and the third special figure 2 loss are provided, the probability of the special special figure 2 loss is appropriately determined. By setting, it is possible to provide pachinko machines with various specifications.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the normal symbol lottery is lost in the short-time state, it is always a special common figure loss (a loss that becomes the normal figure fluctuation pattern Q31 with a fluctuation time of 300000 ms) (see FIG. 12). However, there are multiple types of special figure loss, such as a first special figure loss (a loss that changes to a normal figure fluctuation pattern with a change time of 100000 ms) and a second special figure loss (a change with a change time of 200000 ms). There may be a loss that becomes a figure fluctuation pattern) and a third special figure loss (a loss that becomes a usual figure fluctuation pattern Q31 with a fluctuation time of 300,000 ms). In this case, the variation of the time (the ultimate state time) in which the winning of the jackpot can be targeted by the lottery shown in FIG. 1 is increased, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment. It should be noted that the normal symbol lottery in the short time state may cause a loss in which the normal time fluctuation pattern has a normal time (for example, 500 ms).

  Further, in the above embodiment, the probability that the special symbol drawing is lost in the normal symbol lottery is set to about 1/100 (see FIG. 10D), but can be changed as appropriate. In particular, as described above, when providing the first special map loss, the second special map loss, and the third special map loss, by appropriately setting the probability of these special map loss It is possible to provide pachinko machines with various specifications.

  Further, in the above-described form, in order to make it easy to win a small win in the lottery shown in FIG. 2, the winning is set with a probability of about 98% (see FIG. 10A). However, the probability of winning a small win can be changed as appropriate. For example, if it is easy to win a small hit, 50% or more is sufficient. If the probability of winning a small win in the special drawing 2 lottery is 50%, the night mode (highly accurate time-short state) is basically aiming for the big win in the special drawing 2 lottery, even in the night mode In rare cases, the game characteristics are such that a lottery in the special drawing 1 may be won. However, the probability of winning a small hit in the special drawing 2 lottery is set to be higher than the probability that the special special drawing 2 loses in the special drawing 2 or the special normal drawing loss in the normal symbol lottery. Good. Alternatively, the probability of winning a small hit in the special drawing 2 lottery may be set to be higher than the losing in the special drawing 2 lottery (all the losing including the special special figure 2 losing).

  Further, in the above embodiment, as an opportunity to reach the ultimate state, there is an opportunity to both lose the special special figure 2 in the special drawing 2 lottery or to become the special normal figure loss in the normal symbol lottery. However, only one of the triggers may be used.

  Moreover, in the said form, the 3rd starting opening (1st entrance) 25 used as the opportunity of a lottery of the special figure 1, and the 2nd starting opening (2nd entrance) 21 used as the opportunity of the lottery of the special figure 2 In addition, the gate 28 serving as a trigger for the normal symbol lottery was arranged on the second flow path (specific flow path) R2. However, the first entrance that triggers the lottery of the special figure 1 and the second entrance that triggers the lottery of the special figure 2 and the gate 28 that triggers the normal symbol lottery are the first-class. It may be arranged on the road R1. In other words, it may be a game that may be in an ultimate state in a situation where the player is left-handed. The third start port 25 and the second start port 21 may be arranged in separate flow paths, or the gate 28 and the third start port 25 may be arranged in separate flow paths. Is possible.

  In the above embodiment, 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), but only the number of fluctuations of Fig. 1 is counted. 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, but can be changed as appropriate, and may be “0”.

  Moreover, in the 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 to set the total opening time of the special prize opening (second big prize opening 35) to 1.8 seconds or less so that an unintended amount of prize balls is not made.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is a big winning opening that is opened only by the execution of the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 35 is a big winning opening that is opened only by the execution of the small hit game. However, the first big winning opening 30 may be opened by a small hit game, and the second big winning opening 35 may be opened by a big hit game. Further, the specific area 39 may be provided not in the first big prize device 31 but in the second big prize device 36.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game is determined based on the winning type (type of jackpot symbol), but may be determined based on the combination of the winning type and the gaming state at the time of winning. good.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the upper limit of the number of special figure 1 reservation balls, the number of special figure 2 reservation balls, and the number of general figure reservation balls was set to four each, an upper limit can be changed suitably. For example, it may be configured so that there is no regular hold.

  Moreover, in the said form, acquiring four random numbers, such as a big hit random number, 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; However, one random number may be acquired, and based on the random number, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. 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.

  Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a so-called V chance machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of the specific area 39), but the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. It may be configured as a gaming machine. Also, in the above embodiment, it is configured as a gaming machine (a so-called probability variable loop type gaming machine) that once controlled to a high probability state, continues to control to a high probability state until the start of the next jackpot game. The 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 the above embodiment, 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.

  In addition, the production mode of the production described in the above embodiment (for example, the space mode transition production, the space mode end production, the space mode turn production, etc.) is a production mode of displaying an image, but is not limited thereto, and is appropriately It can be changed. For example, an effect mode using a light emitting unit, an effect mode of outputting sound, or an effect mode of a combination thereof may be used.

  Further, the various times and set values described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and can be changed as appropriate. Of course, it is possible to combine the features of the above embodiment and the features of the modified examples, or to remove some of the features.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 3 ... Game area 20 ... 1st starting opening 21 ... 2nd starting opening 22 ... Electric Chu 23 ... Opening / closing member 25 ... 3rd starting opening 28 ... Gate 30 ... 1st grand prize opening 35 ... 2nd large Winning port 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer R1 ... First flow path R2 ... Second flow path

Claims (6)

In the game area, a first flow path and a second flow path different from the first flow path are provided,
The second flow path has a passing area, a fixed entrance that is arranged in the game area and does not change the ease of entering a game ball, a variable entrance, and a game ball to the variable entrance In a game machine in which variable opening means having an open / close member that takes an open state in which the ball can enter and a closed state in which the ball cannot enter the variable entrance or is more difficult to enter than the open state is provided. ,
First determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the entrance to the fixed entrance,
Second determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on the entrance to the variable entrance,
A first hit determination is made based on the determination information acquired by the first determination information acquisition means, and at least a big hit is determined based on the determination information acquired by the second determination information acquisition means; A hit determination means for performing a second hit determination of whether or not a small hit;
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,
At least after the second identification symbol is stopped and displayed in the small hit stop mode indicating the small winning winning by the second identification symbol display means, the special winning opening arranged in the game area is opened in the predetermined release mode A small hit game execution means for performing a small hit game,
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 auxiliary game execution means for performing an auxiliary game for changing the opening / closing member from the closed state to the open state after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a normal hit stop mode indicating a normal winning win by the normal symbol display means;
A game state control means capable of controlling the game state after the jackpot game to a specific game state in which a game ball is likely to enter the variable entrance than in the normal game state,
The first identification symbol display means can execute variation display of the first identification symbol even during variation display of the second identification symbol,
In the gaming machine, wherein 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 fixed entrance, the variable entrance and the passage area are respectively arranged on specific flow paths provided in the game area,
A first time determination means for determining a time (hereinafter referred to as “first time”) from the start of the variable display of the first identification symbol to the end of the stop display when the first hit determination is performed;
A normal time determination means for determining a time (hereinafter referred to as “normal time”) from the start of the change display of the normal symbol to the end of the stop display when the normal hit determination is performed,
The hit determination means, when performing the first hit determination during the variation display of the second identification symbol based on the fact that the second hit determination result is a small win winning, the first hit determination result is a big hit That wo n’t win,
The normal hit determination means may change the result of the normal hit determination into a special result.
The usual time determination means is:
In the case of the specific gaming state, it is easy to determine the normal time based on the result of the normal hit determination being the special result longer than the first time determined by the first time determining means. Is ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the fixed ball entrance arranged in the second flow path is arranged downstream of the variable ball entrance and the variable ball entry means . In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The first time determination means is capable of determining a time for displaying the variation of the first identification symbol (hereinafter referred to as “first variation time”),
The usual time determination means is:
It is possible to determine the time for displaying the variation of the normal symbol (hereinafter referred to as “normal diagram variation time”), and
When the a specific game state, wherein the common contact of the determination result based on the a special result Hiroshi view change time from the first time varying any determined by the first time between determining means A game machine that is characterized in that it is determined for a long time. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Before SL particular gaming state is a gaming state in which the game so as to flow down the game ball into the second flow path,
The jackpot game execution means is more advantageous for a player than the case where the second winning judgment in the specific gaming state is a jackpot winning when the first winning judgment is a jackpot winning in the specific gaming state. A gaming machine that is easy to execute a jackpot game. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The hit determination means includes
A gaming machine, wherein the result of the second hit determination in the specific gaming state is easy to win a small hit. In the gaming machine according to claim 3 or claim 4,
The gaming state control means is controllable to a normal probability state or a high probability state with a higher probability of being determined to be a big win by the hit determination means than the normal probability state,
The gaming machine characterized in that the specific gaming state is at least the high probability state. In the gaming machine according to any one of claims 3 to 5,
The first identification symbol display means includes:
The small hit game based on the fact that the result of the second hit determination is a small win win is started while the first identification symbol based on the fact that the result of the first win determination is a big win win is displayed. The game machine is characterized in that the variable display of the first identification symbol is extended by the execution time of the small hit game.