JP6372721B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, it is possible to determine whether or not it is a big hit on the condition that a game ball enters the start opening. A jackpot game with opening is performed. The jackpot game ends on the condition that an end interval period (so-called “ending”) that does not involve the opening of the big winning opening has passed after the round game with the opening of the big winning opening has been executed a plurality of times (patented) Reference 1 to Patent Document 3).

  And the ending effect which can grasp | ascertain that the jackpot game is complete | finished according to the end interval period was performed.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-106856 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-016009 JP, 2006-005662, A

  However, when the jackpot game to be ended is a jackpot game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player, when the ending effect is performed, the player can grasp that the jackpot game is ended, but is disappointed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine that reduces the reduction in the effect of the effect.

  The present invention made to solve the above problems will be described below. In the following description, for reference, elements (components) constituting the present invention are represented by corresponding component names and expressions in [Mode for carrying out the invention] described later, reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like. It is written in parentheses. However, the content added in parentheses is an example, and the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the content of this appendix.

<A- 1 > The gaming machine according to the present invention is
When the start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the identification information can be executed, and when the specific result is derived by the variable display, the gaming machine performs a special game advantageous to the player,
And a variable winning hand stage that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, a plurality of times executable special game control hand stage round game of the variable winning device is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern,
In the special game, provided with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect ,
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
In the first special game, the special game control means performs a first round game in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening, and then the variable winning means is shortly opened and closed. A round game is executed, and then a third round game is executed in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening,
The effect control means,
Along with the end of the first special game, it is possible to execute a first special game end effect capable of recognizing the end of the first special game and to end the second special game. Unlike the first special game end effect, it is possible to execute a second special game end effect that can recognize that the second special game ends,
In the first special game, when the first round game is running, before Symbol executes the first specific effect which can be run on the second special game, the second round game is running Occasionally, executing the second special game end effect, when the third round game of running, unlike the first specific effect, second specific suggests that the special game is continued It is characterized by performing a production.

<A- 2 > The gaming machine according to the present invention is
When the start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the identification information can be executed, and when the specific result is derived by the variable display, the gaming machine performs a special game advantageous to the player,
And a variable winning hand stage that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, a plurality of times executable special game control hand stage round game of the variable winning device is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern,
In the special game, provided with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect ,
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
In the second special game, the special game control means executes a first round game in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening, and then the variable winning means is shortly opened and closed. After executing the round game, the second special game is ended when an end period without opening and closing of the variable prize-winning means has elapsed.
The production control means includes
Along with the end of the first special game, it is possible to execute a first special game end effect capable of recognizing the end of the first special game and to end the second special game. Unlike the first special game end effect, it is possible to execute a second special game end effect that can recognize that the second special game ends,
In the first special game, after the first specific effect that can be executed in the second special game is executed, the second special game end effect is started, and then the special game is different from the first specific effect. It is possible to execute the first special game end effect after executing the second specific effect suggesting that
In the second special game, the first specific effect is executed when the first round game is being executed, and the second special game end effect is performed from the second round game to the end period. It is characterized by that.

<A- 3 > The gaming machine according to the present invention is
When the start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the identification information can be executed, and when the specific result is derived by the variable display, the gaming machine performs a special game advantageous to the player,
And a variable winning hand stage that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, a plurality of times executable special game control hand stage round game of the variable winning device is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern,
In the special game, provided with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect ,
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
The special game control means includes
In the first special game, after executing the first round game in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening, the variable winning means executes a second round game in which the variable winning means is opened short and closed, and Thereafter, a third round game is executed in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening,
In the second special game, after the variable winning means is opened for a long time and then closed, and after executing a fourth round game that is difficult to distinguish from the first round game, the variable winning means is briefly opened. The second special game is terminated when an end period without the opening / closing of the variable winning means elapses after the fifth round game, which is difficult to distinguish from the second round game, is executed. ,
The production control means includes
Along with the end of the first special game, it is possible to execute a first special game end effect capable of recognizing the end of the first special game and to end the second special game. Unlike the first special game end effect, it is possible to execute a second special game end effect that can recognize that the second special game ends,
In the first special game, when the first round game is being executed, a first specific effect that can be executed in the second special game is executed , and the second round game is being executed. in the second run the special game end effect, when the third round game of running, unlike the first specific effect, a second specific effect suggests that the special game is continued Run
In the second special game, the first specific effect is executed when the fourth round game is being executed, and the second special game end effect is executed from the fifth round game to the end period. It is characterized by doing.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce a reduction in production effect.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. (A) is a front view of the vicinity of the upper decorative unit when the movable frame body included in the gaming machine is housed, and (B) is the upper side when the movable frame body included in the gaming machine is activated and appears. It is a front view near a decoration unit. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 1st big winning device and the 2nd big winning device with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a front view of the vicinity where the 1st big prize opening and the 2nd big prize opening of a game board with which the gaming machine is provided are provided. It is a front view of indicator provided with the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. (A) is a table showing special figure related random numbers, (B) is a jackpot determination table, (C) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (D) is a reach determination table. It is a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table when the jackpot is won in the non-time-short state, and (B) is a jackpot game control table when the jackpot is won in the time-short state. (A) is a round game control table, (B) is a table representing a special winning opening control mode, and (C) is a table representing a specific area control mode. It is a start winning command specific table. (A) is a table showing common figure related random numbers, (B) is a hit determination table, (C) is a normal fluctuation pattern determination table, and (D) is an electric chew release pattern table. (A) is a figure showing the background image of normal production mode, (B) is a figure showing the background image of probability change production mode, (C) is a figure showing the background image of time reduction production mode and latent production mode. It is a figure showing a game flow. It is a figure showing the fluctuation production of reach-less loss. It is a figure showing a mode until it becomes reach after a change production starts. It is a figure showing a mode that it branches, when the stop display of the effect design of a loss from normal reach is performed, and when an expansion effect is performed. It is a figure showing a mode that strong SP reach A is performed. It is a figure showing the mode of the battle branch point of the battle in strong SP reach A. It is a figure showing a situation where the battle in strong SP reach A is won (a jackpot notification effect is performed) and a stop display of the jackpot effect symbol is performed. It is a figure showing a situation where the battle in strong SP reach A is defeated (losing rich effect is performed), and the stop effect display of the lost effect is performed. (A) is a figure representing the opening effect of the jackpot symbol BG, (B) is a diagram representing the round game effect of the jackpot symbol BG, (C) is a nine round of the jackpot symbol BG It is a figure showing game production. It is a figure showing a mode that the ending effect for evening RUSH is performed during the round game of jackpot symbol DF. It is a figure showing a mode that the ending effect for evening RUSH is performed during the ending of jackpot symbol DF, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a figure showing a mode that the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH is performed during the round game of the jackpot symbol C. (A) is a diagram showing a state where a revival effect is being performed during a round game of jackpot symbol C, (B) is a diagram illustrating a state where an XX chance effect is being performed during a round game of jackpot symbol C, ( C) is a diagram showing a state in which the second AT launch notice effect is performed during the round game of jackpot symbol C. (A) is a diagram showing a state in which the second AT launch notification effect is being performed during a round game of jackpot symbol C, and (B) is a state in which a night RUSH rush impromptu effect is being performed during a round game of jackpot symbol C FIG. It is a figure showing a mode that the ending effect for night RUSH is performed during the ending of the jackpot symbol C. FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating a state in which an ending effect for night RUSH is performed during the ending of jackpot symbol C, and is a diagram illustrating a continuation of FIG. 31. (A) is a diagram showing the effect contents of the jackpot game effect in the case of the jackpot symbol D to F and when the V is not passed in the jackpot symbol G, (B) is a jackpot game effect in the case of passing the V in the jackpot symbol G It is a figure showing production contents. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the effect content of the jackpot game effect when V is passed in the jackpot symbol C, (B) is a schematic diagram showing the effect content of the jackpot game effect when V is not passed in the jackpot symbol C is there. 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 sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of a sensor detection process, and is a figure showing the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a specific area process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of an opening process. It is a flowchart of a round game control mode determination process. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening operation process. It is a flowchart of a 1st grand prize opening prize process. It is a flowchart of a 2nd big winning opening winning process. It is a flowchart of an interval process. It is a flowchart of an ending 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. FIG. 58 is a flowchart of a received command analysis process and represents a continuation of FIG. 57. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a stop effect design determination process. It is a flowchart of effect mode determination processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of an opening start. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of a round start. It is a flowchart of a night RUSH rush implied production | presentation determination process. FIG. 66 is a flowchart of a night RUSH entry suggestion effect determination process, and is a diagram illustrating a continuation of FIG. 65. This is the ending start process. It is a stop effect design pattern determination table for a normal effect mode. It is an opening effect pattern determination table. It is a round production pattern determination table. It is an effect pattern determination table at the time of ending.

<First Embodiment>
1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine 1 which is a first embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the horizontal and vertical directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the horizontal and vertical directions (in front view) for a player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the forward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the pachinko machine 1. It demonstrates as a direction approaching the gaming machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 52 via an outer frame 51 that can be fixed to a game store (not shown), an inner frame 52 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 51, and a hinge 54. A front frame 53. Each of the inner frame 52 and the front frame 53 can be opened and closed. The inner frame 52 is formed with a game board opening 52A having a substantially rectangular shape in front view for fitting a game board 2 described later (see FIG. 2). A transparent glass plate 55 having a substantially rectangular shape in front view is attached to the front frame 53. The glass plate 55 is attached to a glass plate opening 53 </ b> A formed in the front frame 53. When the inner frame 52 and the front frame 53 are closed, the game board 2 fitted in the game board opening 52A and the glass plate 55 face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in a gaming store, a player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can visually recognize a gaming area 3 formed on the gaming board 2 described later through the glass plate 55. it can. Instead of the glass plate 55, a transparent synthetic resin plate or the like may be used. What is necessary is just to be able to visually recognize the game area 3 from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A handle 60 that can be rotated to launch a game ball is provided at the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 53. The amount (rotation angle) by which the handle 60 is operated corresponds to the magnitude (launch strength) of the force (the amount driven by the launching device 112, which will be described later) to be applied to the game ball to launch the game ball. It is attached. Accordingly, the game ball is launched at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 60. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 53, a hitting ball supply tray (so-called “upper plate”) 61 in which a storage hole 61A for storing game balls supplied to the handle 60 is formed, and accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 61. And a surplus ball tray (so-called “lower pan”) 62 in which a surplus hole 62A for storing a game ball that cannot be filled is formed.

  On the upper surface of the hitting ball supply tray 61, a spherical button 63 that can be pressed and a select button 65 that can be pressed are provided.

  Further, an upper decorative unit 200 is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 53, a left decorative unit 210 is provided on the left front portion of the front frame 53, and a right decorative unit 220 is provided on the right front portion of the front frame 53. It has been.

  On the upper side of the right decoration unit 220, a speaker 67 capable of outputting sound is provided. Although not shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 67 capable of outputting sound is provided on the upper side of the left decoration unit 210 as well as the right decoration unit 220.

A sword-shaped button 64 that can be pressed is provided below the right decoration unit 220. The sword-shaped button 64 constitutes an operation unit that can be operated by pressing the sword-shaped button 64 and includes a sword-shaped operating body 641 that imitates a sword. The sword-type operating body 641 is configured to be able to vibrate.
Also,

  A frame lamp 66 capable of emitting light is provided on the front surface of the upper decoration unit 200. The frame lamp 66 includes a first light emitting unit 661, a second light emitting unit 662, a third light emitting unit 663, and a fourth light emitting unit 664 in order from the left side to the right side. The first light emitting unit 661 has an “L” shape in front view, the second light emitting unit 662 has an “O” shape in front view, and the third light emitting unit 663 has a “G” shape in front view. The fourth light emitting unit 664 has an “O” shape in front view.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the upper decoration unit 200 includes a box-shaped storage unit 290 whose upper side is opened, a left-side frame movable body 600L stored in the storage unit 290, and a right side. A frame movable body 600R is provided. A rotating shaft 441 that is substantially along the front-rear direction is attached to the center of the housing portion 290 in the left-right direction so as to be inclined downward toward the front. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are attached to be rotatable about the rotation shaft 441 as a rotation shaft. Hereinafter, the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are also collectively referred to as “frame movable body 600”.

  Specifically, the left frame movable body 600L rotates 90 degrees clockwise from the rotation standby position (also simply referred to as “standby position”) shown in FIG. Displacement to a position (also simply referred to as “operation position”). On the other hand, the right frame movable body 600R is displaced to the operating position shown in FIG. 4B by rotating 90 degrees counterclockwise from the standby position shown in FIG. The surfaces 612 and 612 that form part of the upper wall surface of the upper decoration unit 200 when both the frame movable bodies 600L and 600R are in the standby position are vertically aligned when the both frame movable bodies 600L and 600R are in the operating position. Are substantially engaged with each other and do not appear in the table.

  The left half of the dog's face is provided on the front side of the left frame movable body 600L, and the right half of the dog's face is provided on the front side of the right frame movable body 600R. For this reason, when both frame movable bodies 600L and 600R are in the operating position, a dog face is formed by both frame movable bodies 600L and 600R. Each movable frame body 600L, 600R is provided with ear members 614, 614 that imitate the ears of dogs. The ear members 614 and 614 are displaced from the non-projecting state stored inside the movable frame bodies 600L and 600R to the projected state protruding outward after the movable frame bodies 600L and 600R are moved to the operating positions.

  Here, the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R of the present embodiment are positioned on the lower side of the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 53) as shown in FIG. 3A. The position can be displaced (moved) from a position to a rotational operation position located above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 as shown in FIG. Since both the frame movable bodies 600L and 600R are displaced beyond the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, it is possible to give a surprise or a strong impact to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, a release button 68 that can be pressed by a player or the like is provided on the left side of the housing portion 290. By pressing the release button 68, the movable frame body 600 held at the operating position moves to the standby position (the movable frame body 600 can be returned to the standby state). That is, the appearing movable frame body 600 is stored by operating the release button 68. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the movable frame body 600 protrudes upward from the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, the upper installation object (such as the number of jackpots) installed above the gaming machine in the gaming store. The frame movable body 600 is positioned between the player and the data counter 150 or the like that displays the information, and the player may hardly see the installed object (see FIG. 3B). Therefore, a release button 68 is provided so that the movable frame body 600 can be returned to the standby position based on an arbitrary operation by a player or the like.

  Next, the game board 2 and the like will be described. A large opening (not shown) is provided in the approximate center of the game board 2. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, a center decorative body 10 having a substantially circular ring shape when viewed from the front is provided along the opening.

  An operable board movable body 15 is provided on the back side of the game board 2. An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided on the further back side of the panel movable body 15. When the panel movable body 15 stands by at the initial position, the display unit 7 a of the image display device 7 can be viewed from the hollow part of the center decorative body 10 as shown in FIG. 4.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a rail member 4 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. A game area 3 surrounded by a rail member 4 and a center decorative body 10 is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In other words, the front surface of the game board 2 is divided into the game area 3 and other areas by the rail member 4 and the center decoration body 10. The game area 3 is an area where a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 can flow down, and is provided for playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1. Note that a game nail (not shown) projects from the game area 3. The game nail enters the game area 3 and flows down the game area 3 into a first start port 20, a second start port 22, a general winning port 27, a gate 28, and a first grand prize port 30, which will be described later. , A route for appropriately guiding to the second big prize opening 35 and the like is configured.

  In the lower center of the game area 3, a first start winning device 21 having a first start port 20 that is constant, that is, unchanged, is provided without changing the ease of entering a game ball. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is a lottery of a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 1 related random number described later: hereinafter, “Special Figure 1 lottery”) And the variable display shown in FIG. When a game ball wins the first start port 20, a predetermined number (four in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball. Note that a stage portion 11 for guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface thereof downward is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10 and immediately above the first start port 20. Therefore, the game ball that has rolled on the upper surface of the stage unit 11 tends to flow down toward the first start port 20.

  A second start winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 23 having a second start port 22 is provided immediately below the first start port 20 in the game area 3. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2”) (acquisition and determination of a special figure 2 related random number described later: hereinafter “special figure 2 lottery”) ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. When a game ball wins the second start port 22, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

  The electric chew 23 includes an opening / closing member 231 that can be opened and closed. The second start port 22 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening and closing member 231. The opening / closing member 231 is a flat plate having a substantially square shape when viewed from the front, and normally closes the second starting port 22. The opening / closing member 231 can rotate approximately 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 231 rotates, the opening / closing member 231 protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 3, receives the game ball flowing down, and enters the second start port 22. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 22 only when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state.

  A general winning opening 27 is provided on the left side of the first start winning device 21 in the game area 3. When the game balls win the general winning opening 27, a predetermined number (7 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Further, a gate 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided in the game area 3 on the upper right side of the electric chew 23, in other words, on the lower right side of the image display device 7 in front view. The passage of the game ball through the gate 28 is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery (that is, the acquisition of the normal symbol random number) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 23 and the variable symbol variable display.

  Further, in the game area 3, a first diagonally upper right portion of the first start winning device 21, in other words, a diagonally lower right portion of the image display device 7 in a front view and immediately below the gate 28, is provided with a first big winning opening 30. A big winning device 31 is provided. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 311 that takes an open state and a closed state. The first big prize opening 30 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening and closing member 311. The opening / closing member 311 is a flat plate that is substantially horizontally long when viewed from the front, and normally closes the first big prize opening 30. The opening / closing member 311 can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 311 rotates, the opening / closing member 311 protrudes perpendicularly to the game area 3, receives the game ball flowing down, and enters the first grand prize opening 30. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first big prize opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 311 is in the open state. When a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 30, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball.

  Further, immediately below the first grand prize winning device 31 in the game area 3, an upper surface thereof is formed obliquely to the left and a guidance stage 32 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22 is provided. Note that the game ball rolling on the upper surface of the induction stage 32 cannot win the first starting port 20.

  Further, in the game area 3, a second big prize device 36 having a second big prize opening 35 is provided diagonally to the right of the first big prize device 31 and the gate 28. The second grand prize winning device 36 includes a blade member 361 that takes an open state and a closed state. The operation of the blade member 361 opens and closes the second big prize opening 35. The blade member 361 is a rod-like body having a shape as seen from the side of the knife blade in front view, and is normally held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction. It is blocking. The vane member 361 can rotate about 70 degrees with the lower end as the center so that the upper end falls to the left side. When the blade member 361 is rotated, the game ball flowing down is received and entered into the second big prize opening 35. In this way, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 35 only when the blade member 361 is in the open state. When the game balls win the second grand prize opening 35, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Here, the first grand prize device 31 and the second grand prize device 36 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, in the first grand prize winning device 31, a gate-shaped first that can detect a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30 and pass the game ball downward. A big prize opening sensor 30a is provided. Further, inside the second grand prize winning device 36, a gate-like second big prize winning hole sensor 35a capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 35 and allowing the game ball to pass downward. Is provided.

  A specific area 37 and a non-specific area 38 through which game balls can pass (enter) are provided in the downstream area of the first grand prize winning sensor 30a. The game balls that have passed through the first big prize opening sensor 30 a are distributed to the specific area 37 or the non-specific area 38 by the distribution device 72. The sorting device 72 includes a sorting member 721 made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a sorting solenoid 722 that drives the sorting member 721. The distribution member 721 is configured to be rotatable between a state held in the vertical direction and a state held in the horizontal direction by driving the distribution solenoid 722.

  FIG. 5A shows when the distribution solenoid 722 is energized. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the distribution solenoid 722 is energized, the distribution member 721 is in a first state (passing-permitted state) that allows the game ball to pass (enter) the specific area 37. When the sorting member 721 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 can easily pass through the specific area 37 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the first grand prize opening 30 to the specific area 37 is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 5B shows a state where the distribution solenoid 722 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 5B, when the distribution solenoid 722 is not energized, the distribution member 721 is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 37. When the sorting member 721 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first grand prize opening 30 cannot pass through the specific area 37 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a. , Passing through the non-specific region 38. The route of the game ball flowing down from the first grand prize opening 30 to the non-specific area 38 is referred to as a second route. Basically, the sorting member 721 is held in the second state. That is, it can be said that the second state is a normal state of the sorting member 721. And only in the specific round game of the jackpot game mentioned later, the distribution member 721 can be energized and can change to the 1st state.

  The specific area 37 and the non-specific area 38 are provided with a specific area sensor 37a and a non-specific area sensor 38a that detect the game balls that have passed (entered) the areas 37 and 38 and pass the game balls downward. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball through the specific area 37 (entrance into the specific area 37) is an opportunity for transition to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 37 is a high probability generating port (probability changing area) for generating a high probability state. On the other hand, the non-specific region 38 is not a high probability generation port. On the other hand, the second large winning device 36 is not provided with a probability changing operation port. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first big winning device 31 is a so-called V attacker, and the second big winning device 36 is a normal attacker.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 6, predetermined decorations are provided around the first big prize device 31 and around the second big prize device 36 on the front side of the game board 2. The decoration applied to the periphery of the first grand prize winning device 31 is referred to as a first decoration S1, and the decoration applied to the periphery of the second big prize winning device 36 is referred to as a second decoration S2. The second decoration S2 is designed to draw the player's attention more than the first decoration S1. The second decoration S2 makes the second grand prize-winning device 36 look more special than the first big prize-winning device 31 in appearance. As will be described later, a game ball that has won the first grand prize opening 30 passes through the specific area 37 (enters the specific area 37) to generate a high probability state, which will be described later. This is because when the game ball won in the mouth 35 passes the specific area 37, the player is illusioned.

  The first decoration S1 is composed of the decorated character “Wolf”. In addition, the second decoration S2 is composed of the decorated character “CHANCE XX”. As will be described later, a character image of “XX Chance” may be displayed on the display unit 7a when the second big winning device 36 is released in the jackpot game (see FIG. 30A). This is for reminding the player of the second decoration S2 and notifying the player that the game ball should be shot in order to win the second grand prize winning device 36.

  Further, a star mark decoration S3 is provided at a position in front of the distribution member 721 in the game area 3 on the front surface of the game board 2, and the distribution member switches whether or not the game ball can pass through the specific area 37. The position of 721 is suggested.

  In addition, at the bottom of the game area 3, there are provided two out-ports 29 through which game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any winning holes are discharged to the outside of the game area 3. .

  By the way, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged is a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side, Can be divided into The operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, an operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is referred to as “right-handed”. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is fired left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is fired right-handed. Is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also configured by a plurality of game machine nails (not shown).

  A first start port 20, a second start port 22, and a general winning port 27 are provided on the first flow path R <b> 1. Therefore, the player aims to win the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, or the general winning port 27 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handed. be able to. On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second start port 22, a gate 28, a first grand prize port 30, and a second grand prize port 35 are provided. Therefore, the player fires the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting the right side, thereby passing the gate 28, the second starting port 22, the first big winning port 30, or the second It is possible to aim for winning in the big winning opening 35.

  In addition, a display device 40 is arranged on the right side (a portion other than the game area 3) of the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 at the right side of the approximately vertical center. As shown in FIG. 7, on the display devices 40, a special figure 1 display 41a for variably displaying the special figure 1, a special figure 2 display 41b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and a normal symbol are variably displayed. A normal symbol display 42 is included. In addition, the display device 40 displays a special figure 1 hold number 43a, which displays a special figure 1 hold number (U1: the number of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 41a), which will be described later. Special figure 2 hold display 43b for displaying a special figure 2 hold number described later (U2: the number of variable display of special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 41b being held), and a general figure hold number (to be described later) G: the number of normal symbols variable display by the normal symbol display 42 is displayed) is included.

  The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22. In the following description, special figure 1 and special figure 2 are collectively referred to as special figure, and special figure 1 lottery and special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as special figure lottery. The special figure 1 display 41a and the special figure 2 display 41b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 41. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  The special figure variable display notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the special figure variable display, the special figure is variably displayed and then stopped. A special figure to be stopped (a special figure derived and displayed as a stop special figure or a variable display result) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by special drawing lottery. When the stop special figure is a specific figure (a special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol) according to a predetermined special figure (that is, the type of the jackpot that has been won) A big hit game is performed in which the big winning openings (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) are opened in the opening pattern.

  The special figure indicator 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special figure corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery according to its lighting mode. For example, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later), the special chart indicator 41 displays “□□ ■■ □□ ■■” (□: lit, ■ : The jackpot symbol composed of the lighting of the first, second, fifth and sixth LEDs from the left is displayed. In addition, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a loss, a special symbol display 41 “■■■■■■■ □” is displayed, indicating a loss pattern consisting of only the rightmost LED. To do. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all LEDs may be turned off as a lost pattern.

  In the variable display of the special figure, the fluctuation display of the special figure is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variation display mode of the special figure is a mode in which each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right, for example. In addition, the mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink all at once unless each LED is stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (entered) in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 22, various random numbers (numerical information) for special drawing lottery and the like are acquired. Sometimes. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 8) as special figure reservation. In the following description, various random numbers acquired by winning a game ball at the first start opening 20 (referred to as a “win ball”) are referred to as “special figure 1 related random numbers” and winning the game ball at the second start opening 22. Various random numbers acquired by (entrance ball) are called “special figure 2 related random numbers”. Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 85a (see FIG. 8) in the special figure storage unit 85 as special figure 1 storage. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in the special figure 2 storage unit 85b (see FIG. 8) in the special figure storage unit 85 as special figure 2 storage. The number of special figure 1 holds that can be stored in the special figure 1 storage unit 85a (special figure 1) and the number of special figures 2 that can be stored in the special figure 2 storage part 85b (special figure 2) Has an upper limit. In the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the special figure 1 holding number and the special figure 2 holding number is respectively set to four. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as “special figure hold”, and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as “special figure hold number”. The special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as “special figure related random numbers”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball wins the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 22, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the big hit game, the variable display of the special figure for the prize (or the right of special figure lottery) can be reserved up to a predetermined number. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when variable display of the special figure based on the special figure hold becomes possible. In other words, the special figure reservation means that a special figure related random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and variable display of the special figure for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, the special figure hold number is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Each of the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b is composed of four LEDs, and the number of special figure holds is displayed by turning on the LEDs by the number of the special figure hold.

  In addition, the variable display of the normal symbol notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery. In the normal symbol variable display, the normal symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. A normal symbol that is displayed in a stopped state (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of a stopped normal symbol or a variable display) is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined normal symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a winning symbol), the second start port 22 (electrical power) is opened in an open pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game for opening Chu 23) is performed.

  The normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. When the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the normal symbol display 42 displays a winning symbol constituted by lighting of both LEDs such as “□□” (□: lit, ■: unlit). Further, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, a lost symbol constituted by lighting of only the right LED, such as “■ □”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. In addition, the lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery is not limited, and can be set as appropriate.

  Also, before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner over a predetermined fluctuation time. In the first embodiment, the normal symbol variation display mode is such that both LEDs are alternately lit. In addition, the mode of the normal symbol variation display is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately set such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped and displayed (lighted display in a specific mode). .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, a normal symbol random number (numerical value information) for performing a normal symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is temporarily stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 86 (see FIG. 8) as a general figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of general map holds (the number of general map holds) that can be stored in the general map storage unit 86. In the first embodiment, the upper limit value of the number of reserved drawings is set to four. In the following, the normal symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 28 is also referred to as “common symbol related random number”.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passing of the game ball through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, details of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game are detailed. When a game ball passes through the gate 28 during execution, the variable symbol display (or the right to draw a normal symbol) for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number. 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 the normal symbol random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed.

  Then, such a normal number of holds is displayed on the general-purpose hold display 44. Specifically, each of the general map hold indicators 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LEDs for the number of general map holds.

2. Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a special drawing lottery, a special display variable display, a jackpot game, a game state setting to be described later, a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a general drawing, an auxiliary game, etc. A main control board 80 for controlling the game profit (game progress), a game effect (variation effect, hold effect, jackpot game effect) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, a customer waiting effect, a spherical button 63, Sub-control board 90 that performs control related to effects such as button effects that can be accompanied by operation of sword-shaped button 64, payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are further provided behind image display device 7. Prepared on the side. The main control board 80 is positioned as a game control unit that controls the game, and the sub control board 90 is an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 100, the lamp control circuit 107, and the audio control circuit 106, which will be described later. Can be positioned. The production control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and uses a production means (image display device 7, panel movable body 15, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, frame movable body 600, etc.) It is only necessary to be able to control the standby effect and the button effect that can be accompanied by the operation of the spherical button 63 or the sword button 64.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 160. The power supply board 160 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 via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 161 is provided on the power supply board 160. The backup power supply circuit 161 supplies power to a RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and a 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 165 is connected to the power board 160. By turning on / off the power switch 165, 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. 8, 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 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes programs stored in the ROM 83, and input / output of data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 88 is included.

  The ROM 83 stores a program for performing a main control main process and a main timer interrupt process, which will be described later. Further, the ROM 83 has a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, a common diagram variation pattern determination table, an electric chew release pattern table, which will be described later. Etc. are stored. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85, the universal diagram storage unit 86, and the like.

  Further, a RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear information stored in the RAM 84 is mounted on the main control board 80. Various boards included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the main control board 80 are arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Accordingly, the RAM clear switch 89 can be operated only by a store clerk or the like who can open the inner frame 52.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output from various sensors are input to the main control board 80. The main control board 80 outputs signals to various solenoids.

  The various sensors connected to the main control board 80 include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 22a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, a second big prize port sensor 35a, a specific An area sensor 37a, a non-specific area sensor 38a, and a general prize opening sensor 27a are included.

  The first start port sensor 20 a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 22 a detects a game ball won in the second start port 22. 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 detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35a detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 37 a is provided in the specific area 37 and detects a game ball that has entered the specific area 37. The non-specific area sensor 38 a is provided in the non-specific area 38 and detects a game ball that has entered the non-specific area 38. The general winning opening sensor 27 a detects a game ball won in the general winning opening 27. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 80.

  The various solenoids connected to the main control board 80 include an electric chew solenoid 232, a first big prize opening solenoid 312, a second big prize opening solenoid 362, and a sorting solenoid 722. The electric chew solenoid 232 drives the opening / closing member 231 of the electric chew 23. The first grand prize winning solenoid 312 drives the opening / closing member 311 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 362 drives the blade member 361 of the second big prize winning device 36. The sorting solenoid 722 drives the sorting member 721 of the sorting device 72.

  In addition, the main control board 80 is connected to the display devices 40 (the special figure display 41, the normal symbol display 42, the special figure hold display 43, and the general figure hold display 44). Display control of these indicators 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 a prepaid card inserted) 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 or a signal from the connected card unit 135 to pay out a prize ball. The ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental dispensing device 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out lending ball is detected by a lending sensor 132 for counting.

  Further, the handle 60 is provided with a touch switch 114 that can detect contact of a person such as a player with the handle 60. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60 and outputs a detection signal to the payout control board 110. In addition, a launch volume knob 115 capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 60 is connected to the handle 60. The launching device 112 drives the launching motor 113 so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 60 detected by the launch volume knob 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is fired about every 0.6 seconds in a state where the rotation operation to the handle 60 is maintained.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands including information related to the game to the sub-control board 90 as the game progresses. Based on various commands sent from the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90 can grasp the progress of the game by the main control board 80 (game control content). 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. 9, 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 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling effects as the game progresses through the main control board 80, 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) 98 for inputting and outputting data and signals is included.

  The ROM 93 stores programs for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1 ms timer interrupt processing, 10 ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the ROM 93 stores a stop effect design determination table, an opening effect pattern determination table, a round effect pattern determination table, an ending effect pattern determination table, and the like for a normal effect mode, which will be described later. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  In addition, a real time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub control board 90. The RTC 99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates with power when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is supplied with power from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown). When the power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power board 160 It operates with the power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 161 provided. For this reason, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on. Note that a backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub-control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery or the like) can be employed as the backup power supply circuit.

  An image control board 100 is connected to the sub control board 90. Based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 sends the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to the Display control is performed. The connection between the sub control board 90 and the image control board 100 allows both transmission of signals from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100 and transmission of signals from the image control board 100 to the sub control board 90. Two-way communication connection.

  The image control board 100 includes a control ROM 103 that stores a program for image control, a control RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes the program stored in the control ROM 103. The image control board 100 also includes a CGROM 143 storing image data displayed on the image display device 7, a VRAM 144 used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 143, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be configured as one chip. The CGROM 143 stores still image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols (including production symbols), and background images. Has been.

  The VDP 142 reads out image data from the CGROM 143 according to a display list created by the CPU 102 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91 and develops the image data in a development area in the VRAM 144. Then, the developed image data is appropriately combined to draw an image in the frame buffer in the VRAM 144. The image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 7 as an RGB signal. Thereby, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 7a.

  The display list is composed of a command group for instructing execution of drawing in units of frames. The display list includes information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and image transmittance.

  The image control board 100 is connected with a rotary knob detection SW (switch) 105a for detecting that a rotary knob (not shown) for adjusting the volume of the sound output from the speaker 67 is rotated. Yes. The rotary knob is mounted on the image control board 100 on the back side of the game board 2. When the rotary knob is rotated, the rotary knob detection SW 105a outputs a signal corresponding to the rotary operation position of the rotary knob to the image control board 100. When the image control board 100 inputs a signal corresponding to the rotation operation position of the rotary knob, a master volume change command is transmitted to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 transmits the received master volume change command to the voice control circuit 106. Thus, the voice control circuit 106 changes the master volume (volume level) based on the received master volume change command. The voice control circuit 106 performs a voice fluctuation effect or the like at a volume corresponding to the master volume when performing a voice fluctuation effect or the like to be described later.

  In the first embodiment, the master volume is changed by the image control board 100 transmitting a master volume change command to the audio control circuit 106 via the sub control board 90. However, in order to change the master volume, The master volume change command may be transmitted to the voice control circuit 106 without going through the sub control board 90. It is also possible to provide a rotation knob and rotation knob detection SW 105 a on the sub-control board 90 so that the sub-control board 90 transmits a master volume change command to the audio control circuit 106. Further, a rotation knob and a rotation knob detection SW 105a are provided on the voice control circuit 106 side, and a signal corresponding to the rotation operation position of the rotation knob is output to the voice control circuit 106, thereby changing the master volume. good. Note that the operation means for changing the master volume is not limited to the rotary knob, and may be composed of other mechanisms such as a slide switch and a button.

  Based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control circuit 106. Is output. The sound control circuit 106 outputs sound, music, sound effects and the like from the speaker 67 at a volume corresponding to the set master volume. Variation effects by voice, which will be described later, are performed at a volume corresponding to the master volume. In the first embodiment, the master volume is set in 10 stages from the minimum “0” to the maximum “9”. That is, the minimum of the master volume is “0” indicating silence (silence), and the maximum is “9”. When the master volume “0” is set, the sound effect itself is executed. However, since the sound is muted, the sound effect is not output, or the sound effect itself is not executed. it can.

  Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that the audio control circuit 106 may be a substrate and a CPU may be mounted. In this case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the board, and audio 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, audio data may be stored in the control ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  Further, the sub-control board 90 is connected to various switches serving as an input unit, various solenoids serving as a drive source, and motors via a predetermined relay board (not shown). The sub control board 90 receives signals output from various switches. The sub-control board 90 outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

  Various switches connected to the sub-control board 90 include a spherical button detection switch 63a, a sword-shaped button detection switch 64a, a select button detection switch 65a, and a release button detection switch 68a.

  The spherical button detection switch 63a detects that the spherical button 63 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 64a detects that the sword-shaped button 64 is pressed. The select button detection switch 65a detects that the select button 65 has been pressed. The release button detection switch 68a detects that the release button 68 has been pressed. When each detection switch detects that it has been operated, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the sub-control board 90.

  The various solenoids and motors connected to the sub-control board 90 include a panel movable body solenoid 15B, a left frame movable body motor 521, and a right frame movable body motor 522. The panel movable body solenoid 15 </ b> B drives and operates the panel movable body 15. The left frame movable body motor 521 rotates the left frame movable body 600L. The right frame movable body motor 522 rotates the right frame movable body 600R. More specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data for determining the operation mode of the movable board 15, rotation pattern data for determining the rotation mode of the left frame movable body 600 </ b> L, and rotation for determining the rotation mode of the right frame movable body 600 </ b> R. Pattern data is created and the operation of the movable panel 15 and the rotation of the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are controlled via the lamp control circuit 107.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lighting control of the frame lamp 66 and the like via the lamp control circuit 107 based on a command received from the main control board 80 or the like. 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 the frame lamp 66, and the frame lamp 66 is controlled according to the light emission pattern data. Control light emission. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  The CPU may be mounted using the lamp control circuit 107 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may execute lighting control of the frame lamp 66 and the like, operation control of the movable panel body 15, and rotation control of the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. Description of Game by Main Control Board 80 Next, a game played by the main control board 80 will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 1 holding number (U1) is less than four. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 41a performs variable display of the special figure 1 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the special drawing 1 lottery results include a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game related to the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed and the game related to the winning is finished.

  Similarly, when the launched game ball wins the second starting port 22, the special figure 2 lottery is performed on condition that the special figure 2 holding number (U2) is less than four. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 41b performs variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. In other words, the special drawing 2 lottery results include jackpot and loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new gaming state is set, and the game related to the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the big hit game is not performed and the game related to the winning is finished.

  In the following, when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is less than 4, winning the game ball at the first start port 20 is referred to as “establishment of the first start condition”, and the special figure 2 hold number ( The winning of a game ball at the second start port 22 when U2) is less than 4 is referred to as “establishment of the second start condition”. Further, “satisfaction of the first start condition” and “satisfaction of the second start condition” are collectively referred to as “satisfaction of the start condition”.

  In performing such a series of games (special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, game state setting), the main control board 80 acquires special figure related random numbers when the start condition is established, Various determinations are made on the random numbers. As shown in FIG. 10A, special symbol related random numbers to be acquired include special symbol random numbers, jackpot symbol type random numbers, reach random numbers, and variation pattern random numbers. The special symbol random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the jackpot. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (numerical information) for performing reach determination. The variation pattern random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol. Each random number has an appropriate range. Specifically, the range of special symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535. The range of the jackpot symbol type random number is 0-99. The range of reach random numbers is 0-255. The range of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0-99.

  Next, each determination performed using the special figure related random number will be described. First, the jackpot determination will be described. The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not the jackpot game (whether or not to execute the jackpot game) using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state (normal probability state / high probability state). That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in a normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in a high probability state. Although details of the normal probability state and the high probability state will be described later, the normal probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the big hit determination is set to be relatively low. On the other hand, the high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is set relatively high.

  In each jackpot determination table, the determination value of special symbol random numbers (special symbol random number value) is distributed to the jackpot and the loss that are the results of the jackpot determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 compares the acquired special symbol random number with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10B, the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state has more special symbol random numbers determined to be jackpots than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. . If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed with a special symbol variable display. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable display of the special symbol.

  Next, the jackpot symbol type determination will be described. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the type of jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot.

  The jackpot symbol type determination table is a variably displayed special symbol type (special symbol 1 / special symbol 2), in other words, a prize that is caused by the jackpot symbol type determination (which generated the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of the start port (first start port 20 / second start port 22). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when performing variable display of special figure 1 and the jackpot symbol used when performing variable display of special figure 2 There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

  In each jackpot symbol type determination table, a jackpot symbol type random number determination value (a jackpot symbol type random number value) is distributed to the jackpot symbol type as a result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random number with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. As shown in FIG. 10C, eight types of jackpot symbols, jackpot symbol A to jackpot symbol H, are provided as jackpot symbols. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random value is 10% for jackpot symbol A, 25% for jackpot symbol B, 5% for jackpot symbol C, 5% for jackpot symbol D, and jackpot symbol E. 5%, 5% for jackpot symbol F and 45% for jackpot symbol G. On the other hand, in the second jackpot symbol type determination table, 100% of jackpot symbol type random numbers are allocated to jackpot symbol H.

  The jackpot winning probability and the jackpot symbol type allocation rate are not limited to those shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, and can be set as appropriate. The types of jackpot symbols are not limited to the eight types of jackpot symbol A to jackpot symbol H shown in FIG. 10C, and can be set as appropriate. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table, more or fewer types of jackpots may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number value. Further, in the second jackpot symbol type determination table, two or more types of jackpot symbols may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random number value.

  Next, reach determination will be described. The reach determination is a determination for determining whether or not to generate a reach using the reach determination table shown in FIG. 10D when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, in order to explain the reach, the fluctuating effects that are the premise of the reach will be described.

  When the special figure is variably displayed, a fluctuating effect is performed according to the variably displayed special figure. The variation effect is performed using various effect devices such as the image display device 7, the movable board 15, the spherical button 63, the sword-shaped button 64, the speaker 67, the frame lamp 66, and the movable frame body 600. As the variation effect, the display portion 7a of the image display device 7 performs variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the special figure. In other words, the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner along with the special symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped (stop display) as the special symbol is stopped (stop display). An effect that displays the effect symbol is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The production symbol variation production constitutes a part of the “variation production”.

  For example, the display unit 7a is divided into three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right", the left effect display area 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect display symbol is displayed in the middle symbol display area. 8C is displayed, and in the right symbol display area, the right effect symbol 8R is displayed (see FIG. 18 and the like). The production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are each composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. In the variation display of the effect symbols, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R scroll from the top to the bottom, and the numbers displayed (viewed) in the display unit 7a are sequentially switched. In addition, as a mode of the display of variation of the effect symbol, it is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, and may be other modes such as a mode of scrolling in the left-right direction (for example, from right to left). In the effect symbol variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to the effect symbols.

  When the special figure is stopped and displayed, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, various numbers that are sequentially replaced on the display unit 7a are specified as one. At this time, a special figure (a result of variable display, that is, a result of a special symbol lottery) that is stopped and displayed on the special figure display device 41 by a combination of the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that have been stopped (specified). Is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the special drawing lottery not by the special figure 1 display 41a or the special figure 2 display 41b but by the display unit 7a of the image display device 7.

  The reach is an effect for causing the player to expect a big hit using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in the change effect (effect symbol change effect). Specifically, the reach is a state in which the effect symbols that are scroll-displayed remain among the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the effect symbol that is scroll-displayed is stopped and displayed at which symbol. It is a state (for example, a state of “5 ↓ 5”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating a big win depending on the situation (see FIG. 19D). The effect symbols that are not scroll-displayed in the reach are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display unit 7a. Temporary stop means that a predetermined effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (the predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display unit 7a), that is, although it does not change to a different effect symbol, Repetitive reciprocating motions in the vertical direction, repeated slight swings, repeated enlargement and reduction, etc.). In addition, the aspect of a temporary stop is not restricted to these.

  The reach determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table used in a non-short-time state (non-time-short reach determination table) and a reach determination table used in a time-short state (time-short reach determination table). The details of the non-short-time state and the short-time state will be described later, but the non-time-short state and the time-short state are the time required for the special symbol fluctuation display (time from the start of fluctuation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed: special figure fluctuation time ), And in the short time state, the special figure variation time is likely to be shorter than in the non-short time state.

  In each reach determination table, reach random number determination values (reach random values) are distributed between reach determination results “reach” (reach is generated) and “reach is not generated (reach is not generated)”. . Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired reach random number with the reach determination table and determines whether there is reach or not (whether or not reach is generated). As shown in FIG. 10D, the reach disturbance that is determined to be “with reach (generate reach)” in the reach determination table used in the non-short-time state than in the reach determination table used in the short-time state. A lot of numbers are distributed. If the reach determination result is “With Reach (generates reach)”, basically, reach is generated in a fluctuating effect. On the other hand, if the result of the reach determination is “no reach (no reach is generated)”, no reach is generated in the variation effect. That is, when the reach determination result is “no reach (no reach is generated)”, in the variation effect, after the variation display of the effect symbol starts, a special action occurs in the effect symbol during the variation display. In effect, the change display of the effect symbol is ended and the stop display of the effect symbol is performed. In the following, the result of reach determination performed on the assumption that the result of the jackpot determination is “losing” is “reach with reach (generates reach)” is referred to as “reach with reach” and “no reach ( "Reach is not generated)" is sometimes referred to as "no reach".

  Next, special pattern variation pattern determination will be described. The special symbol variation pattern determination (special variation pattern determination) is performed using the special symbol variation pattern determination table (special variation pattern determination table) shown in FIG. This is a determination for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol variation display (special diagram variation pattern). The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined matters relating to special figure fluctuation time, production contents of fluctuation effects, and the like. It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern includes information on the result of the jackpot determination and the reach determination in addition to the special diagram variation time and the production flow (production content) of the fluctuation production.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern determination table is a type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) for displaying the fluctuation to be judged, in other words, the start opening where the winning due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment is performed. It is associated with the type (first start port 20 / second start port 22). That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table: FIG. 11-1) used when the fluctuation display of special figure 1 is performed, and the fluctuation of special figure 2. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 11-2) used when displaying.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). That is, each of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table includes a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a non-time-short state) used in a non-time-short state. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the short time state) used in the short time state.

  Each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state) is also associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for non-short-time state includes a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for jackpots, a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for reach with loss, and a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment for loss without reach There is a table. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for jackpot, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for reach loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for reach loss, and the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment for reachless loss There is a table.

  Further, the special figure variation pattern determination table for each reachless lose is also associated with the special figure holding number. Specifically, when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0-2, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss, and when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3-4 There is a special figure variation pattern determination table for reachless loss used. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for reachless loss used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure variation pattern determination table for missing loss.

  As described above, in each special figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the type of special symbol or the gaming state, the determination value of the fluctuation pattern random number (special figure) is added to the special figure fluctuation pattern that is the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Fluctuation pattern random value) is distributed. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the obtained fluctuation pattern random number with the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern. Then, the special symbol display 41 performs the special symbol variation display of the special symbol variation time according to the special diagram variation pattern determined by this determination. In addition, a variation effect based on the special figure variation pattern is performed.

  The special figure variation pattern includes information related to the production flow constituting the content of the production of the fluctuation production based on the special figure fluctuation time. The effect flow of this change effect is shown in the remarks of the third item from the right of each special figure change pattern determination table shown in FIG. Here, each effect which comprises the effect flow of the change effect linked | related with the special figure change pattern is demonstrated.

  First, the types of variation effects will be described. The variation effect includes a normal variation effect in which the variation display mode ends while the variation display mode is maintained in the normal normal mode after the start of variation display of the effect symbol, and a variable display mode after the variation display of the effect symbol starts. There is a special variation effect that becomes a special aspect different from usual. Here, the special embodiment includes the reach described above.

  Next, various effects that make up the effect flow of the variable effects will be described. There are normal A, normal B, shortened A, shortened B, reach, normal reach (N reach), development effect, and special reach (SP reach) as the effects constituting the effect flow of the variable effect. The SP reach further includes a weak special reach (weak SP reach) and a strong special reach (strong SP reach).

  The normal A and the normal B are effects that constitute a part of the normal variation effect in the non-time-short state described later until the effect symbol variation display starts and ends (until the effect symbol stop display starts). . That is, the normal A and the normal B constitute the normal variation effect itself in the non-time-short state. The normal A is a normal fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation time is 10 seconds, and the normal B is a normal fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation time is 5 seconds.

  The shortening A and the shortening B are effects that constitute a part of the normal variation effect in a short time state to be described later until the effect symbol variation display starts and ends (until the effect symbol stop display starts). That is, the shortening A and the shortening B constitute the normal variation effect itself in the time-short state. The shortening A is a normal variation effect when the special figure variation time is 6 seconds, and the shortening B is a normal variation effect when the special diagram variation time is 3 seconds.

  Normal reach (N reach) is a state in which the reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds) immediately after reaching reach, in other words, two identical production symbols constituting part of the stoppage mode of jackpot notification Is an effect in which the remaining one effect symbol fluctuates at a lower speed than usual in a state where is temporarily stopped for a predetermined time. The expectation degree of jackpot suggested by N reach is higher than the normal variation effect and lower than the development effect and SP reach described later. When the variation effect ends with normal reach, the remaining one effect symbol that varies at the low speed stops. If there is a normal reach in the case of a big hit, the remaining one effect symbol stops at the same effect symbol as the effect symbol constituting the reach. In the case of normal reach in the case of losing, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbol constituting the reach. If the variation production does not end with normal reach, the remaining one production symbol will again fluctuate again at high speed, and the reach will be maintained (the “development production” in the first embodiment) while the reach is maintained. .

  The development effect is an effect connected to SP reach (strong SP reach or weak SP reach) in a state where the reach is maintained. That is, the development effect branches into a strong SP reach or a weak SP reach. Therefore, the variation effect does not end with the development effect. In other words, whenever a development effect is developed, either weak SP reach or strong SP reach is performed.

  The SP reach is an effect that is performed for a longer time than the N reach while the reach is maintained. In the SP reach, the strong SP reach is performed for a longer time than the weak SP reach. Although details will be described later, in strong SP reach, a 3D image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the effect content of the strong SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with the enemy character at the enemy base is displayed (a video for battle flows on the display unit 7a). On the other hand, in weak SP reach, 2D images are mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the effect content of the weak SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character in the city is displayed (a video for battle flows on the display unit 7a).

  In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. 11, the special figure (bonus determination result) and the special figure fluctuation pattern including information related to the contents of the effect of the fluctuation effect are shown. Judgment result) and the production contents of the fluctuation production are associated with the name.

  As described above, by performing the jackpot determination, jackpot symbol type determination, reach determination, and special figure variation pattern determination, the special figure display 41 performs variable display of the special figure. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the special symbol lottery) with the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game is executed.

  In the jackpot game, a round period in which a round game involving opening and closing of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35) is performed a plurality of times, and the first round game starts after the big hit game starts. Opening (noted as OP) without opening and closing of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 and second big prize opening 35) until it is done, and the big hit game is over after the last round game is over It is composed of an ending (also referred to as ED) that does not involve opening / closing of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35). Each round game starts with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. In the following, the round game of the predetermined number of times (predetermined order) is simply referred to as “round”. For example, the first round game in the jackpot game is referred to as “1 round (1R)”, and the 10th round game in the jackpot game is referred to as “10 rounds (10R)”. Also, the order of round games is called “round number”.

  Then, as elements constituting the jackpot game (bonus game constituent elements), the number of round games, the control mode for opening and closing the big winning openings 30 and 35 in each round game, and the control mode for opening and closing the specific area 37 (round game control) Mode), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), and the like. Each of these elements is associated with the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed. The main control board 80 controls the jackpot game using the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 12) associated with the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state) and the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed. Each jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes a jackpot game corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed.

  There are two major types of jackpot games. As a type of jackpot game, a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “V passing jackpot game”) in which a game ball can easily pass (enter the specific area 37) during the jackpot game, and during the jackpot game There is a jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “V non-passing jackpot game”) in which it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the specific area 37 (enter the specific area 37). In the following description, a game ball passing through the specific area 37 (entering into the specific area 37) is referred to as “V passing”. Then, the fact that the distribution member 721 is in the first state and is in a state where V can pass is referred to as “the specific region 37 is opened”. Further, the state where the sorting member 721 is in the second state and cannot pass V is referred to as “the specific region 37 is closed”. The jackpot for executing the V pass jackpot game is referred to as “V pass jackpot”, and the jackpot for executing the V non-pass jackpot game is referred to as “V non-pass jackpot”.

  When winning the V pass jackpot, it is easy to pass the V during the jackpot game, and a high probability state occurs with the end of the jackpot game due to the V pass, so a high probability state may occur for the V pass jackpot. This is an expected jackpot. On the other hand, when winning the V non-passing jackpot, it is difficult to pass V during the jackpot game, and if the V passing is not possible, a high probability state does not occur. It is a big hit. In the jackpot symbol type determination of the special figure 1, the V passing jackpot is selected at a rate of 55%, and the V non-passing jackpot is selected at a rate of 45%. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol type determination of special figure 2, V passing jackpot is selected at a rate of 100% (see FIG. 10C). Therefore, the special figure 2 lottery based on the winning at the second starting port 22 is set to be more advantageous for the player than the special figure 1 lottery based on the winning at the first starting port 20.

  Next, in each round game, control for opening and closing the grand prize opening (first big prize opening 30 and second big prize opening 35) and control for opening and closing the specific area 37 (specific area control) explain. In the following, the special prize opening control and the specific area control are collectively referred to as “round game control”.

  Round game control is performed using a round game control mode table. As shown in FIG. 12, the round game control table is set for each jackpot symbol. In each round game control table, as shown in FIG. 13 (A), a big prize opening control mode and a specific area control mode are set for each round game. The special winning opening control mode includes a first long opening pattern (“first long” in FIG. 13A), a first short opening pattern (“first short” in FIG. 13A), and a second long opening. Four types of special winning opening control modes are provided: a pattern (“second long” in FIG. 13A) and a second short opening pattern (“second short” in FIG. 13A). On the other hand, the specific area control mode includes a non-passing pattern (“non-passing” in FIG. 13A), a first passing pattern (“first passing” in FIG. 13A), and a second passing pattern ( In FIG. 13A, three types of specific area control modes of “second passage”) are provided.

  The round game is composed of an operation period involving opening / closing of the special winning openings 30, 35 and an interval in which the closed state of the special winning openings 30, 35 after the operation period is maintained. The interval allows the first big prize opening sensor 30a or the second big prize opening sensor 35a to detect a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 30, 35 just before the opening of the big prize openings 30, 35 during the operation period ends. This is provided as a guarantee period (large winning mouth ball brushing period). In the first embodiment, in the operation period in one round game, there are a case where the special winning openings 30, 35 are opened once and a case where it is opened twice. In the case of releasing once, the period from the start to the end of this one opening constitutes the operation period in the round game. On the other hand, in the case of opening twice, the period from the start of the first opening to the end of the second opening constitutes the operation period in the round game. In addition, the opening and closing of the special winning openings 30, 35 are positioned as independent operations. That is, in the case of opening once, it is considered that one operation is performed with one opening. On the other hand, in the case of the two-time opening, it is considered that a total of three operations are performed because the special winning openings 30 and 35 are closed between the first opening and the second opening. Here, the special winning opening control mode will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the operation period of the first long opening pattern, the first big prize opening 30 is first opened for 27.50 seconds as the first action, and then the first big prize opening 30 is set to 1.00 as the second action. It is closed for 2 seconds, and finally the first grand prize opening 30 is opened for 1.00 seconds as the third operation. Then, in the interval after the operation period of the first long opening pattern, the first big prize opening 30 is closed for 2.00 seconds. As described above, the first long opening pattern includes the operation period of the first grand prize opening 30 consisting of “27.50 seconds open → 1.00 seconds closed → 1.00 seconds open” and 2.00 seconds. It consists of an interval that consists of closing.

  In the operation period of the first short opening pattern, the first big prize opening 30 is opened for 0.06 seconds as the first operation. Then, in the interval after the operation period of the first short opening pattern, the first big prize opening 30 is closed for 2.00 seconds. As described above, the first short opening pattern is composed of an operation period of 0.06 seconds of opening of the first grand prize opening 30 and an interval of closing of 2.00 seconds. It is rare for a game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 30 when 0.06 seconds are released.

  In the operation period of the second long opening pattern, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 28.50 seconds as the first operation. Then, in the interval after the operation period of the second long opening pattern, the second big prize opening 35 is closed for 2.00 seconds. As described above, the second long opening pattern is composed of an operation period including the opening of the second big prize opening 35 of 28.50 seconds and an interval including the closing of 2.00 seconds.

  In the operation period of the second short opening pattern, the second big prize opening 35 is opened for 0.06 seconds as the first operation. Then, in the interval after the operation period of the second short opening pattern, the second big prize opening 35 is closed for 2.00 seconds. As described above, the second short opening pattern is configured by an operation period of 0.06 seconds of opening of the second grand prize opening 35 and an interval of closing of 2.00 seconds. Note that it is rare for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35 when 0.06 seconds are released.

  Note that four types of special winning opening control modes are provided, and the special winning opening 30 and 35 are opened for a predetermined time by each of the special winning opening control modes. In the first embodiment, the number of game balls (9 in the first embodiment) that can be awarded to the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35) in one round game. (Hereinafter referred to as the “prescribed number of winnings”), and if the specified number of gaming balls wins after the round game starts, it will be compulsory at that time even if the big winning opening is not open for a predetermined time Because it closes.

  Next, the specific area control mode will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, a round game in which the specific area 37 is opened (the sorting member 721 is activated) and a round game in which the specific area 37 is not opened (the sorting member 721 is activated) are provided. And the 2nd round, the 4th round, the 6th round, and the 8th round (number of rounds = 2, 4, 6, 8) can open the specific area 37 and can pass V (the sorting member 721 operates). It is set for round games. Then, the specific area control mode when the specific area 37 is opened and V can be passed (the sorting member 721 is activated) is performed based on the winning of the game ball to the first big prize opening 30. It is configured.

  In the non-passing pattern, when the total number of winning balls to the first big winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, the total number of gaming balls detected by the first big winning opening sensor 30a becomes one, the specific area 37 Is opened for a very short time of 0.024 seconds (passing difficulty time) so that V can be passed (the sorting member 721 is changed from the second state (passing blocked state) to the first state (passing allowed state)). To do). Thus, it can be said that the non-passing pattern is a specific area control mode in which the number of winning balls of the opening area of the specific area 37 (the operation opportunity of the sorting member 721) is set to “1”. The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 0.024 seconds, and then returned to the closed state again (the sorting member 721 is held in the first state (passage-permitted state) for 0.024 seconds, and then again in the first state. 2 state (returned to the passage blocking state)). In addition, it is called "V short open" that the specific area | region 37 is controlled to an open state over 0.024 second. Even if the game ball is continuously fired (right-handed) toward the first grand prize opening 30 during the round game of the non-passing pattern, it is extremely rare that the game ball passes through the specific area 37 when the V short is released. There is basically no V passage. That is, the non-passing pattern is a specific area control mode in which V passing is not assumed.

  Further, in this non-passing pattern, the total period of the opening period of the specific area 37 of 0.024 seconds and the closing period of 1.000 seconds following the opening period is determined as the passage (V V) is treated as a valid V valid period.

  In the first passing pattern, when the total number of winning balls to the first big winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, the total number of gaming balls detected by the first big winning opening sensor 30a becomes one specific area 37 is opened for a very short time of 0.024 seconds (passing difficulty time) so that V can be passed (the sorting member 721 is changed from the second state (passing blocked state) to the first state (passing allowed state)). ). The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 0.024 seconds, and then returned to the closed state again (the sorting member 721 is held in the first state (passage-permitted state) for 0.024 seconds, and then again in the first state. 2 state (returned to the passage blocking state)). After that, when the total number of winning balls to the first big winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, the total number of gaming balls detected by the first big winning opening sensor 30a becomes three, the specific area 37 is set. , 31.500 seconds (easy passage time) for a very long time to open and allow V to pass (the sorting member 721 is changed from the second state (passage blocking state) to the first state (passage allowable state)). ). The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 31.500 seconds, and then returned to the closed state again (the sorting member 721 is held in the first state (passage-permitted state) for 31.500 seconds, and then again in the first state. 2 state (returned to the passage blocking state)). Thus, it can be said that the first passing pattern is a specific area control mode in which the number of winning balls of the opening area of the specific area 37 (the operation opportunity of the sorting member 721) is set to “1” and “3”. In addition, it is called "V length release" that the specific area | region 37 is controlled to an open state over 31.500 seconds. It is very easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 37 when the V length is released if the game ball is continuously fired (right-handed) toward the first grand prize opening 30 during the round game of the first passing pattern. Basically, V passes. That is, the first passage pattern is a specific area control mode assuming V passage.

  Further, when the specific area 37 is first opened for 0.024 seconds (the distribution member 721 is activated) in the first passage pattern, the opening period of the specific area 37 for 0.024 seconds and the opening period The combined period with the subsequent 1.000 second closing period is defined as the V effective period for the first opening of the specific area 37. In addition, when the specific area 37 is released for the first time for 31.500 seconds (the sorting member 721 is activated) in the first passing pattern, the specific area 37 is opened for 31.500 seconds, The combined period with the subsequent 1.000 second closing period is set as the V effective period for the second opening of the specific area 37.

  In the second passing pattern, when the total number of winning balls to the first big winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, the total number of gaming balls detected by the first big winning opening sensor 30a becomes one specific area 37 is opened for a very short time of 0.024 seconds (passing difficulty time) so that V can be passed (the sorting member 721 is changed from the second state (passing blocked state) to the first state (passing allowed state)). ) The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 0.024 seconds, and then returned to the closed state again (the sorting member 721 is held in the first state (passage-permitted state) for 0.024 seconds, and then again in the first state. 2 state (returned to the passage blocking state)). After that, when the total number of winning balls to the first big winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, the total number of gaming balls detected by the first big winning opening sensor 30a becomes seven, the specific area 37 is set. , 31.500 seconds (easy passage time) for a very long period of time, allowing the V to pass (the sorting member 721 is changed from the second state (passage blocking state) to the first state (passage allowable state)). ). The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 31.500 seconds, and then returned to the closed state again (the sorting member 721 is held in the first state (passage-permitted state) for 31.500 seconds, and then again in the first state. 2 state (returned to the passage blocking state)). Thus, it can be said that the second passage pattern is a specific area control mode in which the number of winning balls of the opening area of the specific area 37 (the operation opportunity of the sorting member 721) is set to “1” and “7”. It is very easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 37 when the V length is released if the game ball is continuously fired (right-handed) toward the first grand prize opening 30 during the round game of the second passing pattern. Basically, V passes. Therefore, the second passage pattern is also a specific area control mode assuming V passage. In addition, the V length release is performed in both the second passage pattern and the first passage pattern, but the V length release of the second passage pattern is a total prize that becomes an opening opportunity compared to the V length release of the first passage pattern. As the number of balls is large, it is executed at a later timing. That is, the first passage pattern is a specific area control mode in which V passage is easier than the second passage pattern.

  In addition, when the specific area 37 is first opened for 0.024 seconds (the sorting member 721 is activated) in the second passage pattern, the opening period of the specific area 37 for 0.024 seconds and the opening period The combined period with the subsequent 1.000 second closing period is defined as the V effective period for the first opening of the specific area 37. Further, when the specific area 37 is released for the second time for 31.500 seconds (the sorting member 721 is activated) in the second passing pattern, the specific area 37 is opened for 31.500 seconds, The combined period with the subsequent 1.000 second closing period is set as the V effective period for the second opening of the specific area 37.

  Note that, in common with the non-passing pattern, the first passing pattern, and the second passing pattern, the specific area 37 is closed for 1.000 seconds after the opening of the specific area 37 is completed, but the passage is effective. V is included in the effective period. This is because the opening / closing of the specific region 37 is caused by the operation of the distribution member 721, and there is a distance from the distribution member 721 to the specific region 37 (specific region sensor 37a), so the first state of the distribution member 721 is completed. This is to provide a guarantee period for causing the specific area sensor 37a to detect a game ball that has passed near the sorting member 721 toward the specific area 37 immediately before the game. Hereinafter, the closing period of 1.000 seconds after the opening of the specific area 37 is referred to as a “specific area ball brush period”.

  Next, the jackpot game corresponding to the type of each jackpot symbol will be described.

  In the jackpot game (first jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol A, the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, and from 14R and 16R, the second big prize opening 35 is controlled by the second long opening pattern. That is, for the first jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times. The substantial round game is a round game in which a predetermined number of winning balls (9 in the first embodiment) can be actually won. In 2R and 4R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a non-passing pattern, and in 6R and 8R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a first passing pattern. In 6R and 8R, when the first big prize opening 30 is controlled with the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, the specific area 37 passes the first when the first big prize opening 30 is open. Since the V length release is performed under the control of the pattern, the first jackpot game is a V passing jackpot game.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol B (second jackpot game), the round game is performed 16 times, and the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35 are controlled as in the first jackpot game, The specific area 37 is controlled.

  The first jackpot game and the second jackpot game are the same in terms of the number of executions of the round game, the control mode of the first grand prize port 30 and the second grand prize port 35, and the control mode of the specific area 37 (that is, game balls) The game profit related to the acquisition of the same is the same), but the effect related to the jackpot game is different. Specifically, the combination of the effect symbols in the stop display of the effect symbol that notifies the execution of the jackpot game (winning winning) and the effect contents of the jackpot game effect in the jackpot game are different. As will be described in detail later, if the jackpot symbol A is won, the winning symbol will be stopped by a combination of effect symbols that will win the V passing jackpot and notify that the game will be controlled in a high probability state and a short time state after the jackpot game. During the first jackpot game, a jackpot game effect with a performance content that makes it easy to recognize that the game is a V-pass jackpot game is performed. On the other hand, when winning the jackpot symbol B, it is difficult or impossible to recognize whether the game is controlled in a high-probability state and in a short-time state after the jackpot game, that is, winning either the V passing jackpot or the V non-passing jackpot. In the case of winning either V passing jackpot or V non-passing jackpot, the effect symbols are displayed with a combination of staging symbols that can appear, and any jackpot is won until the middle of the second jackpot game. A jackpot game production that is not clear is performed. In the jackpot game production of the second jackpot game, until the middle (9R), there is an effect that is not clear which jackpot game is being played, but from the middle (10R), the V pass jackpot Production of content that makes it easy to recognize that you have won.

  Next, in the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol C (third jackpot game), the round game is performed 16 times. From 1R to 9R and 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, from 10R to 13R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and from 14R, the second large winning opening is controlled. The winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern, and in 16R, the second large winning opening 35 is controlled by the second long opening pattern. The third jackpot game from 10R to 14R is a round game in which the winning times 30 and 35 are extremely short, and in reality it is not expected to win the winning ports 30 and 35. That is, for the third big hit game, the total number of round games is 16, and the actual number of round games is 11. In 2R and 4R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a non-passing pattern, and in 6R and 8R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a first passing pattern. In 6R and 8R, when the first big prize opening 30 is controlled with the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, the specific area 37 passes the first when the first big prize opening 30 is open. Since it is controlled by the pattern and the V length release is performed, the third jackpot game is a V passing jackpot game.

  Next, in the jackpot game (fourth jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol D, the round game is performed 16 times. From 1R to 9R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, from 10R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and from 14R and 16R, the second second winning opening is controlled. The big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern. In the fourth jackpot game from 10R to 16R, the opening times of the grand prize winning holes 30 and 35 are extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which the prize winning to the big winning prize openings 30 and 35 cannot be expected. That is, for the fourth jackpot game, the total number of round games is 16, and the actual number of round games is nine. In 4R and 8R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a non-passing pattern, in 2R the specific area 37 is controlled by a second passing pattern, and in 6R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a first passing pattern. In 2R, when the first grand prize opening 30 is controlled with the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, when the first big prize opening 30 is open, the specific area 37 has the second passing pattern. Controlled, V length release is performed. In 6R, when the first big prize opening 30 is controlled with the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, the specific area 37 passes the first passage when the first big prize opening 30 is open. Controlled by pattern, V length release is performed. Therefore, the fourth jackpot game is a V passing jackpot game.

  Next, in the jackpot game (the fifth jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol E, the round game is performed 16 times. From 1R to 9R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, from 10R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and from 14R and 16R, the second second winning opening is controlled. The big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern. In the fifth jackpot game from 10R to 16R, the opening times of the grand prize winning holes 30 and 35 are extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which the prize winning to the big winning prize openings 30 and 35 cannot be expected. That is, for the fifth big hit game, the total number of round games is 16, and the actual number of round games is nine. In 2R and 6R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a non-passing pattern, in 4R the specific area 37 is controlled by a second passing pattern, and in 8R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a first passing pattern. In 4R, when the first big prize opening 30 is controlled with the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, when the first big prize opening 30 is open, the specific area 37 has the second passing pattern. Controlled, V length release is performed. Further, in 8R, when the first big prize opening 30 is controlled with the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, the specific area 37 passes the first passage when the first big prize opening 30 is open. Controlled by pattern, V length release is performed. Therefore, the fifth jackpot game is a V-pass jackpot game.

  Next, in the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol F (six jackpot game), the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 9R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, from 10R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and from 14R and 16R, the second second winning opening is controlled. The big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern. In the sixth jackpot game, from 10R to 16R, the opening times of the big winning openings 30, 35 are extremely short, and in reality, the round winning game is not expected to win the big winning openings 30, 35. That is, for the sixth jackpot game, the total number of round games is 16, and the actual number of round games is nine. In 2R and 4R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a non-passing pattern, in 6R the specific area 37 is controlled by a second passing pattern, and in 8R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a first passing pattern. In 6R, when the first grand prize opening 30 is controlled with the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, when the first big prize opening 30 is open, the specific area 37 has the second passing pattern. Controlled, V length release is performed. Further, in 8R, when the first big prize opening 30 is controlled with the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, the specific area 37 passes the first passage when the first big prize opening 30 is open. Controlled by pattern, V length release is performed. Therefore, the sixth jackpot game is a V passing jackpot game.

  Next, in the jackpot game (seventh jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol G, the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 9R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, from 10R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and from 14R and 16R, the second second winning opening is controlled. The big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern. In the sixth jackpot game, from 10R to 16R, the opening times of the big winning openings 30, 35 are extremely short, and in reality, the round winning game is not expected to win the big winning openings 30, 35. That is, for the sixth jackpot game, the total number of round games is 16, and the actual number of round games is nine. In addition, the specific area 37 is controlled by the non-passing pattern in 2R, 4R, 6R, and 8R, but the specific area 37 is not controlled by the first passing pattern or the second passing pattern. Therefore, the seventh jackpot game is a V non-passing jackpot game.

  In the fourth jackpot game to the seventh jackpot game, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern from 1R to 9R, and the first big prize opening 30 is the first short opening pattern from 10R to 13R and 15R. The second big prize opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern at 14R and 16R. In other words, it is difficult to determine which jackpot game is being executed based on the opening / closing mode of the winning prize openings 30 and 35. And, as will be described later, basically, the same effects are executed in the fourth jackpot game to the seventh jackpot game. Specifically, in the display unit 7a, a battle effect is performed from the start of 1R until the end of 9R, and an evening RUSH ending effect described later is performed with the start of 10R. Therefore, the player cannot determine which jackpot game is being executed from the contents of the effect during the jackpot game. As described above, the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game are V passing jackpot games, and the seventh jackpot game is a V non-passing jackpot game. Since it is difficult to determine which jackpot game is being executed from the contents of the effect, it is also difficult to determine whether or not V has been passed at the end of the jackpot game. After any jackpot game ends, the player basically enters an evening RUSH, which will be described later, and a variation effect is produced by the evening RUSH. Therefore, the player passes V in the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game, and even after the jackpot game, the game progresses in a high probability state, it is difficult to recognize that. In this way, the latent in the high probability state is realized while being a so-called V-like machine (a gaming machine controlled to a high probability state based on the passage to the specific region 37). However, as will be described in detail later, if the game is progressing in a high probability state after the jackpot game, after the evening RUSH is finished, the game is switched to the night RUSH that notifies the high probability state and the short time state. The person can recognize afterwards that the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game have been executed.

  In the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol H (eight jackpot game), the round game is played 16 times. From 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big prize opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, and from 14R and 16R, the second big prize opening 35 is controlled by the second long opening pattern. That is, for the eighth big hit game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times. In 2R and 4R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a non-passing pattern, and in 6R and 8R, the specific area 37 is controlled by a first passing pattern. In 6R and 8R, when the first big prize opening 30 is controlled with the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, the specific area 37 passes the first when the first big prize opening 30 is open. Since it is controlled by the pattern and the V length release is performed, the eighth jackpot game is a V passing jackpot game. In addition, when winning the jackpot symbol H, as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol A, the combination of the rendering symbols that can easily recognize that the V passing jackpot game is executed (winning the V passing jackpot) is stopped. The display is performed, and during the eighth jackpot game, the V passing jackpot is won, and after the jackpot game, a jackpot game effect with a performance content that makes it easy to recognize that the game progresses in a high probability state and a short time state is performed.

  Thus, even in a jackpot game that allows V-passing, a round game in which the specific area 37 is controlled by the first passing pattern and the second passing pattern, and a round in which the specific area 37 is controlled by the non-passing pattern A game is provided. Even in the V pass jackpot game, the number of rounds controlled by the first pass pattern and the second pass pattern is set to be different depending on the type of the jackpot symbol.

  For all jackpot games, 2R, 4R, 6R, and 8R are rounds in which the specific area 37 is opened. The reason why the execution intervals of rounds opened by the specific area 37 are separated by one or more rounds so that the open period of the specific area 37 in the previous round game does not overlap with the open period of the specific area 37 in the next round game. It is to make it.

  Further, there is a non-passing pattern in which operation control of V short opening is executed when the number of winning balls at the opening opportunity becomes “1”. For this reason, it is possible to provide a round in which the V pass does not occur while the first large winning opening 30 is opened in a long open opening mode in which a predetermined number of winnings can be expected.

  The components of the jackpot game comprising the opening time of the jackpot game, the number of executions of the round game, the winning prize control mode and the specific area control mode in the round game, and the ending time are as shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. It is not limited and can be set appropriately. In each round game, the opening time of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35), the opening time and the ending time of the specific area 37, etc. can be set as appropriate. Also, the number of rounds that the specific area 37 opens is not limited to 2, 4, 6, and 8, and can be set as appropriate.

  The main control board 80 newly sets a gaming state after the jackpot game as the jackpot game ends. Specifically, if the game ball passes V during the jackpot game, the main control board 80 sets a high probability state as the jackpot game ends. On the other hand, the main control board 80 does not set a high probability state with the end of the jackpot game unless the game ball passes V during the jackpot game. Therefore, when winning the above-mentioned V passing jackpot (big jackpot symbol A to jackpot symbol F and jackpot symbol H), with a high probability, with the end of jackpot game, after the jackpot game is in a high probability state The game will progress. On the other hand, when the V non-passing jackpot (big jackpot symbol G) is won, the game progresses with a high probability and after the jackpot game in a normal probability state. If the game progresses in a high probability state after the jackpot game, if the variable symbol is displayed 160 times without winning the jackpot in the high probability state, the high probability state ends and the normal Transition to a probability state. The maximum number (160 times) of variable symbol special display that can be executed in the high probability state set once is referred to as “high probability number”.

  Further, the main control board 80 sets a time-shortening state with the end of the jackpot game, regardless of whether or not V passes during the jackpot game (regardless of whether or not V passes). However, in this case, the number of time reductions differs depending on whether or not the game ball has passed V during the jackpot game. The number of time reductions is the upper limit value of the number of special symbol variable display that can be executed in the time reduction state set once. In other words, if a game progresses in a short-time state after a jackpot game, if the variable symbol is displayed a number of times in a short-time state without winning a jackpot, the short-time state ends and the state shifts to a non-short-time state. To do. If the game ball passes V during the jackpot game, the number of time reductions is “160 times”. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass V during the jackpot game, the number of time reductions is “80 times”.

  Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 20 or 22 and acquires the special figure related random number, the main control board 80 once stores it in an area (for example, a buffer) different from the special figure holding storage unit 85 of the RAM 84. Then, the start winning command is specified based on the random number and transmitted to the sub-control board 90. The start winning command includes information (whether or not information) about whether or not a big hit. Further, the start winning command includes information (start opening information) indicating which of the first starting opening 20 and the second starting opening 22 has been won. Further, the start winning command includes information (gaming state information) indicating whether the winning state is a normal probability state or a high probability state. The main control board 80 specifies the start winning command using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure related random number. The start winning command only needs to include at least the success / failure information, and what information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed. As described above, the special symbol variable display is performed based on the special symbol related random number. However, prior to the special symbol variable display executed based on the special symbol related random number, the success / failure information or the like is displayed on the sub-control board 90. By transmitting to, it is possible to execute a pre-reading effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot, and improve the game entertainment.

  Further, the main control board 80 performs the normal symbol lottery on the condition that when the launched game ball passes through the gate 28, the number of reserved figures (G) is less than 4. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display 42 performs variable display of normal symbols (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols that are stopped and displayed include a winning symbol and a lost symbol. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 ends. On the other hand, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 is ended. Further, in the following, the passing of the game ball through the gate 28 when the number of reserved figures (G) is less than 4 is referred to as “establishment of a general-purpose variable start condition”.

  In performing such a series of games (normal symbol lottery, normal symbol variable display, auxiliary game), the main control board 80 acquires the normal symbol random number when the general symbol variable start condition is satisfied, and converts it into the normal symbol random number. Based on this, a hit determination is performed. A range is appropriately provided for normal symbol random numbers. Specifically, the range of normal symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535 (see FIG. 15A).

  The winning determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using the winning determination table shown in FIG. The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in a non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in a time reduction state.

  In each winning determination table, normal symbol random number determination values (ordinary symbol random values) are assigned to the winning and losing results of the hit determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired normal symbol random number with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a win or a loss. As shown in FIG. 15B, the symbol determination value used in the short-time state is assigned more regular symbol random numbers that are determined to be hit than the hit determination table used in the non-time-short state. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, basically, the winning symbol is stopped and displayed with variable display of the normal symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is lost, basically, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable display of the normal symbol.

  Next, normal pattern variation pattern determination (common pattern variation pattern determination) will be described. Normal pattern variation pattern determination is a determination for determining a common pattern variation pattern using a typical pattern variation pattern determination table (ordinary variation pattern determination table) shown in FIG. The normal pattern variation pattern is identification information related to a predetermined item related to variable display of a normal symbol such as a normal diagram variation time. The normal fluctuation pattern includes the hit detection result in addition to the normal fluctuation time.

  The normal variation pattern determination table is associated with a gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). In other words, the common figure fluctuation pattern determination table includes a common figure fluctuation pattern determination table (non-time-short normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table) used in a non-time-short state and a normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table ( There is a short time normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

  Each ordinary pattern variation pattern determination table stores one ordinary pattern variation pattern which is a result of variation pattern determination of a normal symbol. That is, the main control board 80 determines the normal figure fluctuation pattern FP1 (normal figure fluctuation time of 15 seconds) if it is in a non-time-short state, and the normal figure fluctuation pattern FP2 (normal figure fluctuation time is 3 seconds) if it is in a short-time state. ). The normal symbol change display according to the normal symbol change time determined by this determination is performed by the normal symbol display 42.

  As described above, the normal symbol display 42 performs variable display of the normal symbol by performing the hit determination and the normal symbol variation pattern determination. Then, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (the result of the normal symbol lottery) in the normal symbol variable display, the auxiliary game is executed.

  In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 23 (second starting port 22) is opened and closed. The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game components) include the number of times the electric chew 23 is opened, the opening time for each opening, and the closing time between opening when the second start port 22 is opened multiple times (so-called “ Interval time "). Each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The main control board 80 controls the auxiliary game using the electric chew release pattern table shown in FIG. 15 (D) based on the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state). In the electric chew release pattern table, auxiliary game components are stored for each gaming state (non-short-time state / short-time state). Therefore, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes an auxiliary game according to the gaming state. Here, the auxiliary game according to the game state will be described.

  In the auxiliary game in the non-time-saving state, the electric chew 23 is opened once. The opening time at this time is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, even if an auxiliary game is executed, it is difficult to win a game ball in the electric chew 23.

  In the auxiliary game in the short time state, the electric chew 23 is opened twice. The first opening time is 2.5 seconds, and the second opening time is 2.5 seconds. The interval (closing) time between the first opening and the second opening is 1.0 second. Therefore, when an auxiliary game is executed, it is easy to win a game ball in the electric chew 23.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are each provided with a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special figure indicator 41 is operating is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not operating is referred to as a “normal probability state”. Therefore, 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 indicator 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol indicator 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  Further, a state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 41 is in operation is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the special-purpose indicator 41 is not in operation is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the special figure fluctuation time (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) tends to be shorter than in the non-short-time state. In other words, in the short-time state, the special-pattern fluctuation pattern determination table is set using the special-figure fluctuation pattern determination table that is determined so that the special-figure fluctuation pattern having a short special-figure fluctuation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state. Is performed (see FIG. 11). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 41 is activated, a shorter special figure fluctuation time is more easily selected than when the special figure display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special figure indicator 41 may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, in the short-time state, the hit determination is performed using a hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number determined to be a win is larger than the hit determination table used in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 15B). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a winning symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated.

  Further, in the short-time state, the usual figure variation time is shorter than in the non-short-time state. In the first embodiment, the usual figure fluctuation time is determined based on a usual figure fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state. Specifically, the normal time fluctuation time is determined to be 15.0 seconds in the non-short-time state, and is determined to be 3.0 seconds in the time-short state.

  Further, in the time-short state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 23 is activated, and the opening time of the electric chew 23 in the auxiliary game is set longer than that in the non-time-shorting state.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function of the electronic chew 23 are activated, the electric chew 23 is compared with the case where these functions are not activated. Are frequently released, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 22. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of game balls possessed. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning to the second starting port 22 by the electric chew 23) is executed. Therefore, the high base state can also be referred to as the electric support control state or the easy entry state. On the other hand, the low base state can also be referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entering easy state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the function is not activated by the activation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the open time extension function of the electric chew 23. It is sufficient that the electric chew 23 is easier to be opened than at times. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V passing jackpot is a high probability state, a short time state and a high base if the game ball passes the specific area 37 during the jackpot game. State. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy and high-base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in the first embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V non-passing jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state) unless the game ball passes the specific area 37 during the jackpot game. Short time and high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (80 times in the first embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  Note that the gaming state after the power is first turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. Further, with the start of the big hit game, the game state is set to the normal game state.

4). Description of Production by Sub-Control Board 90 As described above, the main control board 80 performs special drawing lottery, special display variable display, jackpot game, etc., when the game ball wins the starting ports 20 and 22. The sub-control board 90 executes various effects according to the contents of the games played by these main control boards 80. Hereinafter, various effects performed by the sub-control board 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 34, the display unit 7a of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the movable frame body 600 are partially simplified and extracted in order to explain various effects. First, an effect mode in which effect contents of a variable effect are associated will be described.

4-1. Production mode Although the production of variation is performed according to the variable display of the special figure, the content of the production of the variation production is associated with the production mode. In other words, the effect contents of the change effect according to the special figure change pattern are set for each effect mode. In the first embodiment, a normal production mode, a probability variation production mode, a time reduction production mode, and a latent production mode are set as production modes. In short, the variation effect includes a variation effect in the normal effect mode, a change effect in the probability change effect mode, a change effect in the time reduction effect mode, and a change effect in the latent effect mode.

  The normal effect mode is an effect mode that can be set in the normal game state and indicates the normal game state. The probability variation effect mode is a high-probability state and a short time state (high) after the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game and the eighth jackpot game when passing V in the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game and the eighth jackpot game. It is an effect mode that can be set in the (high accuracy base) and indicates a high probability state and a short time state (high accuracy high base). In addition, the probability variation effect mode is a big hit in the high probability state and the short time state (high probability high base) after the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game when V passes in the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game. It can be set even after the variable display of the special symbol is performed 80 times and until it is performed 160 times without winning.

  The short-time effect mode can be set in the normal probability state and the short time state (low probability high base) after the seventh big hit game when V does not pass in the seventh big hit game, the normal probability state and the short time state (low probability) This is an effect mode indicating that there is a possibility of being high base). On the other hand, the latent performance mode is a big win in the high probability state and the short time state (highly accurate base) after the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game when V passes in the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game. It is possible to set up until the variable display of the special symbol is performed 80 times without making it, and make the player think (illusion) as if it were a normal probability state and a short time state (low accuracy base) It is a production mode. Although the latent effect mode and the short-time effect mode are different in the internal state of the sub-control board 90, they are the same as a state that can be recognized by the player externally by perception such as vision and hearing. Hereinafter, the time reduction effect mode and the latent effect mode are collectively referred to as “evening RUSH”. This is because an evening background image is displayed on the display unit 7a in the time reduction effect mode and the latent effect mode, as will be described later. As described above, the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game are V-passing jackpot games, and the seventh jackpot game is a V non-passing jackpot game, but the same effects are performed during and after the jackpot game. Thus, it is difficult to recognize which game state the player has been in after the big hit game. On the other hand, the probability variation effect mode is also referred to as “night RUSH”. This is because a night background image is displayed on the display unit 7a in the probability variation effect mode, as will be described later. The normal performance mode is also referred to as “normal stage”.

  In addition, when the changing effect is performed, a background image is displayed separately from the image related to the effect symbol changing effect on the display unit 7a. This background image is mainly an effect other than the development effect and SP reach in the effect design variation effect, in other words, the entire interval in the normal variation effect and the development effect in the special variation effect (the interval from the start of the change effect to the reach + N This is the background image in the section up to reach). The background image is associated with the effect mode. That is, the background image includes a background image G100 for the normal effect mode (normal background image G100), a background image G101 for the probability change effect mode (probability change background image G101), a time reduction effect mode, and a latent effect mode. There is a common background image G102 (time-short latent background image G102). Although the specific contents of these background images are set as appropriate, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the normal background image G100 is composed of a mountain landscape in the daytime on a sunny day ( 16 (A)), the probability variation background image G101 is composed of a night mountain landscape on a sunny day (FIG. 16 (B)), and the short-time latent background image G102 is a mountain landscape in the evening on a sunny day. (FIG. 16C).

4-2. Game Flow Next, a basic game flow by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. As described above, the effect modes include the normal effect mode, the probability change effect mode, the time reduction effect mode, and the latent effect mode. And as a trigger when the production mode is switched, a big win or a change in the game state is provided. Here, a game flow in which the game state and the effect mode are switched will be described with reference to FIG.

  For example, when the game state is the normal game state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 1 variable display are performed. Then, as a result of the lottery of Special Figure 1, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol is won. When winning the jackpot symbol in the special drawing 1 lottery, one of the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol G is selected. Here, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol A is won and the first jackpot game is executed. Since the first jackpot game is a V passing jackpot game, it is assumed that V passes during the jackpot game. In this case, along with the end of the first jackpot game, the high probability state and the short time state are set, and the probability changing effect mode is set (rushes into the night RUSH). The high-probability state, the short-time state, and the probability variation effect mode are maintained until 160 special symbol variable displays are executed unless the jackpot is won. In the high-probability state and the short-time state, if the special symbol variable display is executed 160 times without winning the jackpot, the normal game state is restored and the probability variation effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode (return to the normal stage). . Also, in the normal gaming state, when the jackpot B and the jackpot symbol C are won in the special drawing 1 lottery, the gaming state and the effect mode are switched in the same manner as when the jackpot symbol A is won. In addition, it is not basically assumed that the special figure 2 lottery will be performed in the normal gaming state, but when the big hit symbol H is won by the special figure 2 lottery in the normal gaming state, Similarly, the gaming state and the production mode are switched.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the production mode is the normal production mode, the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F are won in the special drawing 1 lottery, and the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game are executed. Suppose. Since the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game are V passing jackpot games, it is assumed that V passes during the jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game, a high probability state and a short time state are set, and a latent effect mode is set (rushes into the evening RUSH). Here, the high probability state and the short time state after the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game are maintained until 160 special symbol variable displays are executed unless the jackpot is won. Then, in the high probability state and the short time state, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 160 times without winning the jackpot, the normal game state is restored. However, the latent effect mode ends when the special symbol variable display is executed 80 times without winning the jackpot. Then, with the end of the latent effect mode, the probability change effect mode is set (enters the night RUSH). This probability variation effect mode ends when the special symbol variable display is executed 80 times without winning the jackpot. Then, along with the end of the probability variation effect mode, the normal effect mode is set (returns to the normal stage). Thus, the first half of the high-probability state and the short-time state after the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game is controlled in the latent effect mode, and the second half is controlled in the probability variation effect mode.

  Further, when the game state is the normal game state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, it is assumed that the special jackpot symbol G is won in the special figure 1 lottery and the seventh jackpot game is executed. Since the seventh jackpot game is a V non-passing jackpot game, it is assumed that V cannot be passed during the jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the seventh jackpot game, the normal probability state and the short time state are set, and the short time effect mode is set (rushes into the evening RUSH). The normal probability state, the short time state, and the short time effect mode are maintained until the special symbol variable display is executed 80 times unless a big win is won. In the normal probability state and the short time state, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 80 times without winning the jackpot, the normal game state is restored and the short time effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode (return to the normal stage). .

  Next, when the gaming state is a high-probability state and a short-time state, and the production mode is the probability variation production mode, it is basically assumed that special figure 2 lottery and variable display of special figure 2 are performed. If the jackpot symbol is won in the special figure 2 lottery, only the jackpot symbol H is selected. Then, as a result of the lottery of the special figure 2, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol H is won, that is, consecutively changed and the eighth jackpot game is executed. Since the eighth jackpot game is a V passing jackpot game, it is assumed that V passes during the jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the eighth jackpot game, the high probability state and the short time state are newly set again, and the probability variation effect mode is newly set again (Night RUSH continues). In addition, when the game state is the normal probability state or the high probability state and the short-time state and the production mode is the short-time production mode or the latent production mode, the special figure 2 lottery and the special figure 2 variable display are basically performed. It is assumed that Then, as a result of the lottery shown in FIG. 2, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol H is won, that is, consecutively changed, the eighth jackpot game is executed, and V is passed during the jackpot game. In this case, along with the end of the eighth jackpot game, a high probability state and a short time state are newly set, and a probability variation effect mode is newly set (enters the night RUSH). Note that it is not basically assumed that the special figure 1 lottery will be performed in the high probability state and the short time state or the normal probability state and the short time state, but in the high probability state and the short time state or the normal probability state and the short time state. In the case of winning the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol G in the FIG. 1 lottery, the gaming state and the production mode are switched as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol G in the special drawing 1 lottery in the normal gaming state.

  Further, since the first jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game and the eighth jackpot game are V-pass jackpot games, it is basically not assumed, but it is assumed that V does not pass during the jackpot game. In this case, the normal probability state and the short time state are set with the end of the first jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game and the eighth jackpot game. The normal probability state and the short time state are maintained until the special symbol variable display of 80 times is executed unless the jackpot is won. In the normal probability state and the short time state, when the special symbol variable display is executed 80 times without winning the jackpot, the normal gaming state is restored. In the case of the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game and the eighth jackpot game, the short-time effect mode is set when the normal probability state and the short-time state are set (rushes into the evening RUSH). Thereafter, when returning from the normal probability state and the short time state to the normal game state, the short time effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode (returns to the normal stage). On the other hand, in the case of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game, the latent effect mode is set when the normal probability state and the short time state are set (enters the evening RUSH). Then, when returning from the normal probability state and the short time state to the normal game state, the latent effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode.

  In addition, although it is basically not anticipated, if V passes during the seventh jackpot game, as with the case of winning the jackpot symbol A, a high probability is reached with the end of the seventh jackpot game. The state and the short time state are set, and the probability variation effect mode is set (returns to the normal stage).

  In addition, as will be described later, when winning the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F or winning the jackpot symbol G, basically the same contents are produced (the seventh jackpot game has not passed V) Is a requirement). And, on condition that V is not passed in the seventh jackpot game, both the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F and the jackpot symbol G are won, and after the jackpot game, the player enters the evening RUSH, and the evening RUSH The fluctuating effect is executed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the high probability state and the short time state or the normal probability state and the short time state during the evening RUSH. In this way, the interest of the game is improved by making it difficult to determine the game state.

4-3. Fluctuation effect Next, the variation effect will be described.

  When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the sub-control board 90 starts the special symbol variation pattern and the special symbol lottery result (a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, a reach determination result, and The variation effect is controlled based on the variation pattern determination result of the special symbol). In the variation effect, a variable display of the effect symbol (effect symbol variation effect) is performed on the background image on the display unit 7a. In the variable display of the effect symbol, the effect symbol stops after the effect symbol fluctuates. That is, after the special symbol variation time and the effect symbol variation display are performed, the variation is stopped, and the effect symbol stop display is performed. When the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the possibility of winning the jackpot (the so-called “big hit expectation”) may be suggested. And the result of a special figure lottery is alert | reported by the stop display of an effect design. In the following, the changing effect in the normal effect mode will be described.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), in the display unit 7a, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the normal background image G100. When the variation display of the special symbol is started from the state where the variation display is not performed and the variation display of the special symbol is waited for, as shown in FIG. 8L, 8C, and 8R variation display is started. Then, if the special figure fluctuation pattern of the newly started special symbol fluctuation display is a special figure fluctuation pattern with no reach loss, the special symbol fluctuation display ends (the special symbol is stopped) without reaching. With the display), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed with the losing eyes (so-called “separated eyes”) peculiar to the losing without reach. For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (C), the left effect symbol 8L is temporarily stopped at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then the display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped. As shown in FIG. 18, the right effect design 8R temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position, and as shown in FIG. 18E, the medium effect design 8C temporarily stops at the approximate vertical center position. Finally, the production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R temporarily stopped in a state of being arranged in a straight line at substantially the center position in the vertical direction, as shown in FIG. Stop is confirmed (stop display of effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed).

  In the example of FIG. 18, when the effect symbol is stopped, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 8L, the right effect symbol 8R, and the middle effect symbol 8C. However, it can be set as appropriate. For example, the temporary stop may be performed in the order of middle effect symbol 8C → right effect symbol 8R → left effect symbol 8L. First, the right effect design 8R and the left effect design 8L may temporarily stop, and then the middle effect design 8C may temporarily stop. Further, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be temporarily stopped simultaneously. Moreover, when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, the temporary stop may not be performed and the effect symbol may be stopped suddenly completely. Also, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction.

  Next, a fluctuating effect when reach occurs will be described. Also in this case, as in the case of no reach described above, as shown in FIG. 19A, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display unit 7a. Suppose that the special symbol variation display is started and the variation symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R variation display is started as shown in FIG. Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (C), the left effect design 8L consisting of the number “5” temporarily stops at the substantially vertical center position, and then, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the same number The right effect design 8R consisting of “5” is temporarily stopped in a straight line at the substantially central position in the vertical direction and reaches reach (reach occurs or is established).

  In the example of FIG. 19, when the reach occurs, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 8L → the right effect symbol 8R. However, the temporary stop mode is not limited to this, and should be set appropriately. Can do. For example, the temporary stop may be performed in the order of the right effect symbol 8R → the left effect symbol 8L. Further, the right effect design 8R and the left effect design 8L may be temporarily stopped simultaneously. Further, as a combination of effect symbols constituting the reach, a reach may be generated between the right effect symbol 8R and the medium effect symbol 8C. Reach may be generated between the left effect symbol 8L and the middle effect symbol 8C. Further, the number of effect symbols constituting the reach is not limited to “5”, and can be set as appropriate. Also, the temporary stop position is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the production symbols constituting the reach are arranged in a straight line is not limited to the horizontal direction and may be an oblique direction.

  Next, an effect (reach effect) performed in a state where the reach is held after reach is established will be described. As shown in FIG. 19D, when reach is established, N reach is started from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 20A, the state where the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds). When the N-reach is started, the medium effect symbol 8C that is changing and displaying (scrolling) at a high speed in the normal mode is gradually decelerated. Here, when the variation effect being executed ends with N reach, the effect design corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is temporarily stopped from the state of this N reach and the medium effect symbol 8C is temporarily stopped at the substantially vertical center position. Stop display is performed. When the lottery result of the special drawing lottery attributed to the variation effect being executed is “losing”, the effect symbol indicating the losing is stopped and displayed. In this fluctuating effect, reach has occurred, and therefore, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), a medium effect symbol 8C composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 20 (B)) Temporarily stop. Then, with the end of the special symbol variation display (special symbol stop display), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state as shown in FIG. Stop display of the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R is performed. Although not shown, when the lottery result of the special drawing lottery is “big hit” and the variation production ends with N reach, the middle production symbol 8C composed of the same numbers as the numbers constituting the reach is in the vertical direction. Temporarily stops at the approximate center position, and with the end of the special symbol variation display (special symbol stop display), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state. The stop display of the effect design 8C and the right effect design 8R is performed.

  On the other hand, in the case of not ending with N reach, in other words, when developing to weak SP reach or strong SP reach via the development effect, for example, when the medium effect symbol 8C ends with N reach, the timing of the temporary stop and roughly At the same timing, the medium performance symbol 8C starts to display the fluctuation display in the normal mode (at a high speed) again, and develops into a development effect. Although details of the development effect are not described here, as described above, when the development effect is performed, strong SP reach or weak SP reach is always performed after the development effect (strong SP reach or weak SP reach). There are a plurality of production contents of the development effect, and the degree of expectation that the strong SP reach is performed and the degree of expectation that the weak SP reach is performed differ depending on the production contents of the development effect. For example, when the development effect of a certain effect content is performed, the strong SP reach is set to be performed with a higher probability than when the development effect other than the effect content is performed. Moreover, when the development effect of another production content is performed, it is set so that weak SP reach is performed with a higher probability than when the development production other than the other production content is performed.

  Next, SP reach will be described. As described above, the SP reach includes a strong SP reach with a relatively high jackpot expectation and a weak SP reach with a relatively low jackpot expectation. Here, the strong SP reach will be described.

  In the strong SP reach, a video of the main character playing a battle with the enemy character at the base of the enemy character flows (displayed) mainly in the 3D image on the display unit 7a. Strong SP reach A and strong SP reach B are provided as performance types of strong SP reach. The strong SP reach A is an effect that the main character battles with the enemy character A. On the other hand, the strong SP reach B is an effect that the main character battles with the enemy character B. In the strong SP reach A and the strong SP reach B, the strong SP reach A has a higher expectation degree of jackpot. Here, strong SP reach A will be described using strong SP reach A. In addition, in the strong SP reach, in addition to the effect by the image displayed on the display unit 7a, the sound output from the speaker 67 and the effect of light emission by the frame lamp 66 are appropriately performed.

  When the strong SP reach A is started, as shown in FIG. 21A, the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in which the reach is maintained is performed at the upper right of the display unit 7a in a reduced state, The background image G104 (SP reach A background image G104) dedicated to SP reach A is switched. Then, when switching to the SP reach A background image G104, in the center of the display unit 7a, the title image G2 indicating that the strong SP reach A has started “in FIG. 21A“ Destroy enemy A! "" Is displayed large, and the battle between the main character and the enemy character A is started. If it is strong SP reach B, the content of the title image G2 is “Destroy enemy B!”.

  When the battle in the strong SP reach A progresses to some extent, and the base of the enemy character A is displayed in the SP reach A background image G104 as shown in FIG. 21B, the period during which the pressing operation of the spherical button 63 is effective ( Spherical button operation valid period) occurs. At this time, as shown in FIG. 21C, on the SP reach A background image G104, an image (spherical button operation promoting image) G3 prompting the operation of the spherical button 63 is displayed (promoting spherical button operation). Production is performed). The spherical button operation valid period here is set to 3 seconds.

  When the spherical button 63 is operated during the spherical button operation effective period (when the spherical button operation promotion image G3 is displayed), as shown in FIGS. 21D to 21E. In addition, the spherical button operation promotion image G3 is deleted, and an image of a scene in which the base of the enemy character A is attacked and damaged in the SP reach A background image G104 flows.

  Then, the battle in the strong SP reach A further proceeds, and as shown in FIG. 22A, in the SP reach A background image G104, the main character (the character on the right side in FIG. 22A) and the enemy character A (see FIG. 22). 22 (A), the scene that is about to be settled is reached. This scene constitutes a branch point (winning / branching branch point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, when the winning / losing branch point is reached, a period during which the sword-shaped button 64 is effectively depressed (sword-shaped button operation effective period) is generated, and a sword-shaped button operation promotion effect for urging the sword-shaped button 64 is performed. .

  In the sword-type button operation promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 22B, for example, an image (sword-type button operation promotion image) G4 prompting the operation of the sword-type button 64 is displayed. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 includes an image (sword-shaped button image) G41 representing the sword-shaped button 64, and an image representing the depression operation of the sword-shaped button 64 (letter “push sword”: sword-shaped button operation image) G42. And an image (effective period remaining time image) G43 representing the remaining time of the sword-shaped button operation effective period. The effective period remaining time image G43 changes so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the sword-shaped button operation effective period.

  The sword-type button operation promotion image G4 is displayed (the sword-type button operation promotion effect is executed) during the sword-type button operation effective period related to the win / loss branch point. Therefore, when the sword-shaped button operation effective period ends, the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 is deleted (the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is also ended). The time of the sword-shaped button operation effective period (sword-shaped button operation effective time) related to the winning / losing branch point is set to 5 seconds. If the sword-shaped button 64 is operated during the display of the sword-shaped button operation effective period, in other words, the display of the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 (execution of the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect), the sword-shaped button operation is performed during the operation. The effective period, in other words, the display of the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 (execution of the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) ends.

  Here, when the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the strong SP reach A being executed is a fluctuation per strong SP, when the sword-shaped button 64 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, FIG. As shown in FIG. 23 (B), the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R appear and merge (the frame movable body 600 operates), and the hero character battles in the SP reach A background image G104. A winning video plays. The operation of the movable frame body 600 and the display of the winning video in the battle on the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 constitute an effect for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot notifying effect). Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a mode showing a big hit, and as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a mode showing a big hit as it is. Is called. When the sword-shaped button operation effective period ends without the sword-shaped button 64 being operated, a jackpot notification effect is started at the end of the sword-shaped button operation effective period. In addition, the appearance / combination of the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R performed as part of the jackpot notification effect is during temporary stop display and stop display of the effect symbol in a mode showing a jackpot. It continues during the jackpot game that will be played later.

  On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the strong SP reach A being executed is strong SP loss fluctuation, when the sword-shaped button 64 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation effective period, FIGS. As shown in (B), the frame movable body 600 does not operate, and an image in which the main character is defeated in the battle flows in the SP reach A background image G104. Then, as shown in FIG. 24C, the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a manner indicating a loss, and as shown in FIG. 24D, the stop display of the effect symbol is performed in a manner indicating a loss as it is. Is called.

4-4. Next, the jackpot game effect performed during the jackpot game will be described. When the jackpot game is started, the sub control board 90 starts the jackpot game effect. The jackpot game effect is an opening effect that informs the start of the jackpot game at the opening before the round game starts, a round game effect that is mainly viewed during the round game, and a jackpot game that ends. And an ending effect for notifying a predetermined item related to a game or entering a night RUSH (probability change effect mode) or an evening RUSH (short-time effect mode or a latent mode) after the game. Although details will be described below, the effects constituting the jackpot game effects are not limited to these effects.

  The contents of the jackpot game effect are basically related to the type of jackpot symbol, in other words, the type of jackpot game. In some cases, the contents of the effect of the jackpot game effect are also associated with the presence or absence of V passage during the jackpot game. First, the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol D to jackpot symbol F (fourth jackpot game to sixth jackpot game) will be described.

  When the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game are started, the opening effect is started first. The opening performance is performed from the start of the jackpot game until the opening ends. In the opening effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), a normal jackpot game start indicating that either a V passing jackpot game or a V non-passing jackpot game has started at the approximate center of the display portion 7a. As a notification effect, a jackpot game start notification image G5 is displayed. The jackpot game start notification image G5 includes a title “LOGO BONUS” that collectively refers to the third jackpot game to the seventh jackpot game. In the case of the first jackpot game and the eighth jackpot game, a jackpot game start notification image G5 including the title “SUPER BONUS” is displayed as a V probability jackpot game start notification effect indicating that the V passing jackpot game has started. Is done. Moreover, in the opening effect, a right-handed notification effect for notifying that it is desirable to perform a right-handed operation is performed. In the right-handed notification effect, as shown in FIG. 25A, a right-handed notification image G6 that notifies that it is desirable to perform right-handed is displayed at the upper right of the display unit 7a. The right-handed notification image G6 includes a right-pointing arrow (a white-pointing white arrow in FIG. 25A).

  Next, when one round is started, a round game effect is started. FIG. 25 (B) shows the state of a round game effect performed on the display unit 7a in one round. In the round game effects of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game, the display unit 7a performs a series of battle effects in the background of the right-handed notification image G6 or the like from the start of the first round until the end of the ninth round. (Is displayed). The battle effect is composed of a movie (moving image) in which the main character and the enemy character confront each other, and is performed seamlessly regardless of the switching of the round game. In the round game effect, the round number image G7 (“ROUND 01” in FIG. 25B) is the right-handed notification image G6 on the display unit 7a as the round number notification effect indicating the number of rounds of the currently executed round game. It is displayed on the left side of. The number part (“01” in FIG. 25B) of the round number image G7 represents the round number. The number portion of the round number image G7 is updated in response to the start of a new round game as long as it is displayed.

  Also, even after the round game is started, the right-handed notification effect that was performed at the opening is continuously performed. Furthermore, when the round game is started, the winning symbol effect indicating the winning symbol (winning symbol) displayed in the stop symbol of the effect symbol derived from the running jackpot game is displayed as the winning symbol effect. The symbol image G8 (“5” in FIG. 25B) is displayed on the display unit 7a on the left side of the round number image G7. When the round game is started, a continuous-changing number image G9 (“BONUS 1” in FIG. 25B) is displayed on the upper left of the display unit 7a as a continuous-changing number effect indicating the continuous-changing number of times. The number of consecutive chants refers to the number of times that a jackpot game is executed without returning to the normal game state after winning the jackpot in the normal game state. Note that the “normal game state” related to “without returning to the normal game state” does not include the normal game state set immediately before the jackpot game is started (step S1612 described later). The number portion (“1” in FIG. 25B) of the consecutive-chunk count image G9 represents the consecutive-chunk number. The number portion of the consecutive-chang-number image G9 is updated in response to the start of a new jackpot game unless the game is returned to the normal game state after the jackpot game has been played once. The display of the right-handed notification image G6, the number-of-rounds image G7, the winning symbol image G8, and the consecutive-changing number-of-times image G9 is interrupted from the start of the first round to the end of the ninth round in the fourth big hit game to the sixth big hit game. Done without.

  Then, for example, when the jackpot game progresses to the 9th round, as shown in FIG. 25C, the battle is continued in the display unit 7a. The number portion of the round number image G7 also increases to “09”.

  Next, when 10 rounds are started, an evening RUSH ending effect is started. The ending effect for the evening RUSH is performed until the ending is completed. In the evening RUSH ending effect, an evening RUSH rush notification effect is first performed, then a frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed, and finally a prepaid card alerting effect is performed. When the evening RUSH ending effect is started, in other words, when 10 rounds are started, the right-handed notification image G6, the number-of-rounds image G7, the winning symbol image G8, and the continuous number-of-times image G9 are deleted. In the jackpot game effect of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game, the right-handed notification image G6, the round number image G7, the hit symbol image G8, and the consecutive number-of-games image G9 are not displayed.

  The evening RUSH entry notification effect is an effect of notifying that the player enters the evening RUSH, and is performed for about 8 seconds from the start of the 10th round to the end of the 14th round opening of the second big prize opening 35. . When the evening RUSH entry notification effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image relating to the round game effect battle to the image relating to the evening RUSH entry notification effect. In the evening RUSH rush notification effect, the main character appears first on the display unit 7a as shown in FIG. 26 (A), and then the big hit from the top of the main character as shown in FIG. 26 (B). An image (Evening RUSH rush notification image, “Evening RUSH rush” in FIG. 26B) G10 for notifying that the game is over and the player enters the evening RUSH is displayed.

  The frame movable body storing operation notifying effect is an effect for notifying the operation method of returning and storing the appearing frame movable body 600 to the original position, and is 16 after the opening of the 14th round second big prize opening 35 is finished. It takes about 6 seconds to finish the round. As described above, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed when the frame movable body 600 (the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R) operates during the strong SP reach A before the big hit game is performed. This is because the frame movable body 600 is returned and stored because it still appears. When the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image relating to the evening RUSH entry notification effect to the image relating to the frame movable member storage operation notification effect. In the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), on the display unit 7a, a simplified image (frame movable) of a substantially upper portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the frame movable body 600 that has appeared. Body image) G20 and an image composed of an explanatory text of a method for storing the appearing frame movable body 600 (storage operation explanatory image, in FIG. 26C, the logger that appears when the “release button” is pressed can be stored. It can be done. ”) G21 is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 26D, a ripple-like image (release button emphasized image) G22 that emphasizes the part of the release button 68 in the frame movable body image G20 is displayed from above the frame movable body image G20. Is done. Finally, as shown in FIG. 26E, the cancel button emphasized image G22 disappears, and an image (release button operation image) G23 for pressing the cancel button 68 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 26E, when the release button operation image G23 is displayed, the movable frame image G20 displays a state in which the portion of the movable frame body 600 is operated and stored.

  In the frame movable body storing operation notification effect, as shown in FIGS. 26 (C) to 26 (E), the effect contents are roughly divided into three stages. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26C, the stage where the frame movable body image G20 and the storage operation explanation image G21 are displayed is set as the “early stage” of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 26 (E), the stage where the frame movable body image G20, the storage operation explanation image G21, and the release button emphasized image G22 are displayed is set as the “middle panel” of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect. The stage at which the frame movable body image G20, the storage operation explanation image G21, and the release button operation image G23 are displayed is defined as the “final stage” of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect.

  Thus, in rounds 10 to 16, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened with the first short opening pattern, the second big prize opening 35 is opened with the second short opening pattern, and the player fires the game ball. However, the effect of the ending effect is enhanced by performing a part (substantially the first half) of the ending effect during a period in which it is practically impossible to enter the first grand prize port 30 and the second grand prize port 35. be able to.

  The prepaid card alerting effect is an effect of calling attention to forgetting to take a prepaid card inserted in the card unit 135 and theft, and is performed for about 5 seconds from the start to the end of the ending. The prepaid card alerting effect is performed because the game progresses in a short-time play state after the jackpot game, so there is a high possibility that the game can be performed without lending the ball, and it is better to remove the prepaid card from the card unit 135. This is to inform the player of the disadvantage that the player suffers. When the prepaid card alerting effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the frame movable body storage operation notification effect to the image related to the prepaid card alerting effect. In the prepaid card alerting effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), the display unit 7a displays an image representing the precautions regarding the prepaid card (prepaid card alerting explanatory image, in FIG. Be careful of forgetting to remove or theft. ") G30 and an image (prepaid card removal image) G31 showing a state where the prepaid card is taken out are displayed.

  Then, with the end of the ending, the jackpot game effect ends, and the evening RUSH is entered. When the evening RUSH is started, as shown in FIG. 27B, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the prepaid card alerting effect to the time-short latent background image G102 related to the evening RUSH and is being executed. The effect symbol stop display performed immediately before the big hit game is started is performed, and the effect symbol variation display can be started. In the evening RUSH, an image (the evening RUSH remaining number image) G32 indicating the remaining number of special figure variable display executable by the evening RUSH and a right-handed notification image G6 are displayed.

  As described above, in the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game, if the player continues to make a right turn, the V passes during the V effective period with a high probability, and is controlled in a high probability state and a short time state after the jackpot game. However, when the game is started in the high probability state and the short time state, the player enters the evening RUSH and the production in the latent production mode proceeds. Here, even if V cannot be passed during the V effective period in the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game, the same ending effect as that when V passes is performed, and the evening RUSH is entered. .

  Next, the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol C (third jackpot game) will be described. When the third jackpot game is started, the opening effect and the round game effect are performed in the same manner as the jackpot game effects of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game until the ninth round is finished (see FIG. 25). . As described above, in the third jackpot game, if a right hand is made, V passes during the V effective period, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled in a high probability state and a short time state. However, when V does not pass during the V effective period, the game is controlled in the normal probability state and the short time state after the jackpot game. Therefore, by the time V passes and the case where V does not pass by the end of the 9th round, the contents of effects after the 10th round are different. First, the content of the jackpot game effect when V passes will be described.

  In the third jackpot game, if you pass V by the end of 9 rounds, after the jackpot game, it will be controlled in a high probability state and a short time state, and you will enter the night RUSH, but when 10 rounds start, A pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect is performed which makes the player feel as if the jackpot game is over and the player enters the evening RUSH. The pseudo-ending RUSH ending effect is performed until the 14th round is completed.

  When the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the round game effect battle to the image related to the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect. In the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect, first, the same evening RUSH entry notification effect as in the case of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game is performed. Next, the first stage of the frame movable body storing operation notification effect is performed as in the case of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game. Specifically, when the pseudo-ending RUSH ending effect is started, it takes about 8 seconds from the start of the 10th round to the end of the 14th round opening of the second big prize opening 35, as shown in FIG. As shown in A), the main character appears, and then, as shown in FIG. 28B, an evening RUSH rush notification image G10 is displayed from above the main character. Next, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), in a period of about 2 seconds from the end of the 14th round of the opening of the second grand prize opening 35 to the end of the 14th round, A storage operation explanation image G21 is displayed.

  Here, in the case of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game, the middle stage of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect starts when the 15 round game starts, but in the case of the third jackpot game, 15 rounds At the start of the game, the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH (the early part of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect) is switched to the revival effect. The revival effect is an effect suggesting that the round game continues without ending, and is performed for 3 seconds after the 15th round is started. When the revival effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the frame movable body storage operation notification effect to the image related to the revival effect. As shown in FIG. 29A, the image related to the rebirth effect includes a predetermined heroine character.

  When the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect is started, as in the case of the evening RUSH ending effect, the right-handed notification image G6, the number-of-rounds image G7, the winning symbol image G8, and the continuous-changing number-of-times image G9 are deleted. . While the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect is being performed, the right-handed notification image G6, the number-of-rounds image G7, the winning symbol image G8, and the continuous-changing number-of-times image G9 continue to be erased. Then, the revival effect is started, and the right-handed notification image G6, the winning symbol image G8, and the continuous number of times image G9 are displayed again. The right-handed notification image G6, the winning symbol image G8, and the consecutive-changing number image G9 continue to be displayed until the 16th round is completed.

  Then, in the 15th round, the XX chance effect starts after the revival effect. The XX chance effect is an effect that implies in advance that the second grand prize opening 35 opens in the second long opening pattern, and is performed for 5 seconds. When the XX chance effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the revival effect to the image related to the XX chance effect. As shown in FIG. 29B, in the image related to the XX chance effect, an image (second AT long open implied image) G11 (FIG. 29) implying that the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the second long open pattern. 29 (B), “XX CHANCE”) is displayed.

  In the 15th round, the second AT launch notice effect is started after the XX chance effect. The second AT launch notice effect informs that it is desirable to launch a game ball toward the second grand prize opening 35 because the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the second long opening pattern in the next round game. It is a production and will be held until the 15th round is completed. When the second AT launch notice effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the XX chance effect to the image related to the second AT launch notice effect. As shown in FIG. 29C, in the image related to the second AT launch notice effect, an image (second AT) indicating that it is desirable to launch a game ball toward the second big prize opening 35 in the next round game. Launch notice image) G12 (in FIG. 29C, “Aim the XX chance attacker in the next round!”) Is displayed.

  When the 16th round is started, the second AT launch notification effect is started. The second AT launch notification effect is an effect of notifying that it is desirable to fire a game ball toward the second grand prize opening 35 because the second big prize opening 35 is opened in the second long opening pattern. This is repeated until 5 game balls are won in the second grand prize opening 35 in the 16th round. When the second AT launch notification effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the second AT launch notification effect to the image related to the second AT launch notification effect. As shown in FIG. 30A, the image related to the second AT launch notification effect is an image (second AT launch notification image) G13 representing that it is desirable to launch a game ball toward the second grand prize opening 35. (“Aim at XX Chance Attacker!” In FIG. 30A) is displayed. Further, on the right side of the display unit 7a, an image (second AT direction instruction image) G14 including an arrow pointing in the direction of the second big winning opening 35 is displayed.

  When five game balls are won in the second grand prize opening 35 in the 16th round, the second AT launch notification effect is switched to the night RUSH entry suggestion effect implying that it will enter the night RUSH. Night RUSH rush implied production is performed until the 16th round is completed. When the night RUSH rush suggestion effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the second AT launch notification effect to the image related to the night RUSH rush suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 30 (B), a decorated image (night RUSH rush implied image) G15 including the characters “knight RUSH” is displayed in the image related to the night RUSH rush implied effect. When the night RUSH entry suggestion effect is started, the second AT launch notification image G13 and the second AT direction indication image G14 are deleted.

  When the ending is started, the night RUSH ending effect is started. The ending effect for Night RUSH is performed for about 24 seconds until the ending ends. In the night RUSH ending effect, a night RUSH entry notification effect is performed first, then a CI effect is performed, a frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed, and finally a prepaid card alerting effect is performed. The frame movable body storage operation notification effect and the prepaid card alerting effect are the same effects as the frame movable body storage operation notification effect and the prepaid card alerting effect performed in the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game. The “same effect content” includes both a specific effect mode and an effect time.

  Note that when the ending effect for the night RUSH entry notification effect is started, the right-handed notification image G6, the winning symbol image G8, and the consecutive-changing number image G9 are deleted.

  The night RUSH entry notification effect is an effect for notifying that the jackpot game is over and the player enters the night RUSH, and is performed for 8 seconds after the ending starts. When the night RUSH rush notification effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the night RUSH rush notification effect to the image related to the night RUSH rush notification effect. In the night RUSH rush notification effect, the main character that has been transformed and powered up appears first on the display unit 7a as shown in FIG. 31 (A), and then, as shown in FIG. An image (Night RUSH rush notification image, “Night RUSH rush” in FIG. 31 (B)) G16 is displayed to notify that the rush is entered.

  The CI effect is an effect representing the CI of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is performed for 5 seconds after the night RUSH entry notification effect is completed. When the CI effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the night RUSH entry notification effect to the image related to the CI effect. In the CI effect, a predetermined image including a logo or catch phrase of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the display unit 7a (see FIG. 31C).

  When the CI effect ends, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) to 32 (D), similarly to the case of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect and the prepaid card warning effect Are performed sequentially.

  Then, when the ending is finished, the player enters the RUSH night. When the night RUSH is started, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the prepaid card alerting effect to the probability change background image G101 related to the night RUSH and is being executed. A stop display of the effect symbol that was performed immediately before the big hit game is started is performed, and the change display of the effect symbol can be started. In the night RUSH, an image (night RUSH remaining number image) G33 representing the remaining number of special figure variable display executable by the night RUSH and a right-handed notification image G6 are displayed.

  Next, the contents of the jackpot game effect in the case where the V has not been passed by the ninth round in the third jackpot game will be described. In this case, until the 16th round starts, the jackpot game effect progresses with the same content as when V passes. If V cannot be passed, the night RUSH rush implied effect is not executed no matter how many game balls are won in the second big prize opening 35 in the 16th round. That is, the second AT launch notification effect is performed from the start to the end of the 16th round. Then, when the ending is started, an ending effect having the same effect content as in the case of the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game is executed. That is, when the ending of the third jackpot game is started, the evening RUSH rush notification effect, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid attention awakening effect that are performed during the fourth to sixth jackpot games are sequentially performed. Done. As shown in FIG. 12, in the third jackpot game, the ending time when V cannot pass before the ending starts is shorter than the ending time when V can be passed, and the effect time of the evening RUSH rush notification effect (Approximately 8 seconds), substantially the same as the total time of the effect time (approximately 6 seconds) of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect and the effect time (approximately 5 seconds) of the prepaid alert effect.

  Next, the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol G (seventh jackpot game) will be described. The jackpot game effect associated with the seventh jackpot game differs depending on whether the V pass or the V pass could not be passed by the end of the 9th round. As described above, since the seventh jackpot game is a V non-passing jackpot game, it is not assumed that V passes in the seventh jackpot game. And if V does not pass by the end of the 9th round, the ending effect is performed from the start of the 10th round until the end of the ending, as in the case of the 4th big hit game to the 6th big hit game. Rush into the evening RUSH.

  On the other hand, if you pass V before the 9th round ends unexpectedly, for the night RUSH to be performed in the ending when you pass V in the third jackpot game between the start of the 10th round and the end of the ending Ending production. Specifically, the night RUSH entry notification effect is performed in about 8 seconds from the start of the 10th round to the end of the 14th round of the second grand prize winning opening 35. Next, the frame movable body storing operation notification effect is performed in about 6 seconds from the end of opening the second round winning opening 35 of 14 rounds to the end of 16 rounds. Then, at the ending, a CI effect and a prepaid warning effect are sequentially performed. As shown in FIG. 12, in the seventh jackpot game, the ending time when V can be passed before the ending starts is longer than the ending time when V cannot be passed, and the effect time of CI effect (about 5 Second) and the total time of the prepaid alerting effect production time (about 5 seconds).

  The contents of the jackpot game effect produced in association with the jackpot symbol C and the jackpot game effect produced in correspondence with the jackpot symbol H are shown in the time charts of FIGS.

  Although not shown, in the round game of the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol H, unlike the battle effect in the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol B to the jackpot symbol G, V A round game effect of contents that can only be played in the passing jackpot game is performed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the V passing jackpot game effect is being performed. Although the content of the effect of this round game effect is set as appropriate, in the first embodiment, an image of the content introducing various characters appearing in the variation effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, the image of the content introducing the character is performed until the 12th round is completed, the second AT launch notice effect is performed at the start of the 13th round, and the second AT launch notification effect is performed at the start of the 14th round. And if V passes by 14th round, if five game balls win in the 2nd big winning opening 35 in 14th round, a night RUSH rush implied effect will be performed. Night RUSH rush implied production is performed until the 16th round is completed. If five game balls cannot be won in the second big prize opening 35 in the 14th round, and five game balls win in the second big prize opening 35 in the 16th round, the night RUSH entry suggestion effect is performed. In the ending, the same ending effect for Night RUSH as the case of passing V in the third jackpot game is performed. On the other hand, if V is not passed by the 14th round unexpectedly, the above-mentioned evening RUSH ending effect is performed in the ending without the night RUSH rush implied effect. In addition, in the round game of the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol B, 10 rounds start after the battle effect is performed in the same manner as in the case of the jackpot symbol C to the jackpot symbol G until the end of the ninth round. Until the 12th round is over, there will be an effect of winning the battle. The contents of the jackpot game effect after the 14th round are the same as the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol H.

  In addition, in FIGS. 25 to 34, the jackpot game effect in the case of winning the jackpot in the normal game state (so-called “first win”) has been described. The first hit means that the game progresses in the high probability state and the short time state for the first time after the jackpot game, and enters the night RUSH, so the night RUSH entry notification effect is performed in the ending effect for the night RUSH. On the other hand, if you win a big hit in the night RUSH (continuous change) and enter the night RUSH again, it means that the night RUSH will continue, so the night RUSH ending effect will continue the night RUSH The night RUSH continuation notification effect is notified. In this case, instead of the night RUSH entry notification image G16, a night RUSH continuation notification image consisting of the characters “Night RUSH continuation” is displayed. The night RUSH ending effect in which the night RUSH rush notification image G16 is displayed is referred to as “night RUSH rush ending effect”, and the night RUSH continuation notification image is displayed as “night RUSH continuation image”. It may also be referred to as an “ending effect”.

  In addition, in the ending effect in the jackpot game when the jackpot is won in the short-time state (in the case of consecutive change), the CI effect, the movable frame storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid card warning effect are not executed, and the evening RUSH entry notification effect Alternatively, only the night RUSH entry notification effect or the night RUSH continuation notification effect is executed. In this case, the ending time is shortened according to the fact that the CI effect, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid card alerting effect are not executed. As described above, the CI effect, the movable frame storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid card warning effect are not executed once in the ending effect in the jackpot game when the jackpot is won in a short time state (when consecutive games are performed) If the information given to the player is given again, it will be troublesome for the player, the production effect may be lowered, and the time for the big hit game will be shortened to improve the sense of speed in the continuous game. In the following, the ending effect in which the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed is referred to as the ending effect (full version), and the ending effect in which the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is not performed is referred to as the ending effect (short version). Sometimes called. In addition, in the normal gaming state, when winning the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol G and entering the evening RUSH after the fourth jackpot game to the seventh jackpot game, a prepaid card alerting effect is performed at the ending, When winning the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol G and entering the evening RUSH after the fourth jackpot game to the seventh jackpot game, the ending effect is not executed in the ending, and the evening RUSH is entered as it is.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 81 [Main control main processing]
Next, game control by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that a counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 described below are provided in the RAM 84. The initial value of the counter is “0”, the initial value of the flag is “0”, that is, “OFF”, and the initial value of the status is “1”. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, a power-on process (S001) is performed. In power-on processing, permission setting for access to the RAM 84, setting of the CPU 82, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Following the power-on process, interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIG. 10 (A) and FIG. 15 (A) are added and updated. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, at least a part of 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, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until the main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next, various kinds of normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are performed. The update process of the random number counter value 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 timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), a detection signal from the lower dish full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower dish 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower dish full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) to be 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 processing of the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIG. 10A and FIG. 15A includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process ( After the end of S005) and the period until the next main timer interrupt processing (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104) is performed, followed by the normal operation process (S105) and the special operation process (S106). The sensor detection process, the normal operation process, and the special operation process will be described later.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S107) and ends the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As other processing (S107), power-off monitoring processing when power is cut off, updating of a timer provided in the RAM 84, and the like are performed. As other processing (S107), payout control processing for paying out a prize ball to the player is performed. In the payout control process, a winning ball counter for the first starting port 20, a winning ball counter for the second starting port 22, a winning ball counter for the first large winning port 30, and a winning ball counter for the second large winning port 35. Then, it is checked whether or not the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 27 exceeds “0”, and if it exceeds “0”, a prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 110. Then, when a prize ball signal is transmitted, an update process for subtracting “1” from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

  The game control microcomputer 81 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 35), and when the interrupt pulse is input ( After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) that has been executed again, the game control microcomputer 81 receives the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005). Output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, sensor detection processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 27, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the general winning slot sensor 27a (S201). If a game ball has not been won in the general winning opening 27 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203. If a game ball has been won in the general winning opening 27 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the game. General winning award ball processing for paying out a prize ball is performed (S202). In the general winning award ball processing, the number of winning balls (“7” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning in the general winning port 27 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning port 27.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S203), the number of pending charts (specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of charts held in the RAM 84 (the chart pending number counter)) Is greater than or equal to “4” (upper limit storage number) (S204). If the number of reserved maps is “4” or more (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S208, but if the number of reserved maps is not “4” or more (less than “4”) (in S204). NO), the usual figure holding number addition processing is performed (S205). In the usual figure pending number addition process, the usual figure pending number counter is incremented by “1”, and the number of ordinary figure pending indicated by the universal figure hold indicator 44 is increased by “1”.

  Subsequently, the normal symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-F) is acquired (S206). Is stored in the storage area of the general-purpose hold storage unit 86 according to (S207).

  In step S208, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 22, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 22a. If no game ball has been won at the second starting port 22 (NO at S208), the process proceeds to step S215. If a game ball has won at the second starting port 22 (YES at S208), the game ball is predetermined. Second start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S209). In the second starting opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning at the second starting opening 22 is added to the winning start counter for the second starting opening 22.

  Next, the special figure 2 hold number (specifically, the value of the counter (special figure 2 hold number counter) for counting the special figure 2 hold number provided in the RAM 84) is equal to or greater than "4" (upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not (S210). If the special figure 2 hold number is “4” or more (YES in S210), the process proceeds to step S215, but if the special figure 2 hold number is not “4” or more (less than “4”) ( NO in S210), special figure 2 holding number addition processing is performed (S211). In the special figure 2 hold number addition process, the special figure 2 hold number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and a variation pattern random number counter value (label- A special figure 2 related random number consisting of (TRND-HP) is acquired and stored in a special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S212).

  Next, a second start winning command specifying process is performed (S213). In the second start winning command specifying process, the second starting win is determined by comparing the current gaming state with the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212 in the start winning command specifying table for the second starting port shown in FIG. The command is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the second start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is “1”, the location of the normal probability state in the second starting winning command specifying table of FIG. 14 is referred to. Then, the command “E2H11H” is specified as the second start winning command. The second start winning command is composed of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, E2H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212 in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 2 hold number in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b (S214).

  Subsequently, in step S215, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a. If a game ball has not won the first starting port 20 (NO in S215), the process proceeds to step S222. If a game ball has won the first starting port 20 (YES in S215), the game ball is predetermined. First start opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S216). In the first starting opening prize ball processing, the number of winning balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning at the first starting opening 20 is added to the winning ball counter for the first starting opening 20.

  Next, the special figure 1 holding number (specifically, the value of the special figure 1 holding number (special figure 1 holding number counter) provided in the RAM 84) is equal to or greater than "4" (upper limit storage number). It is determined whether or not (S217). If the special figure 1 hold number is “4” or more (YES in S217), the process proceeds to step S222, but if the special figure 1 hold number is not “4” or more (less than) (NO in S217). ), Special figure 1 holding number addition processing is performed (S218). In the special figure 1 hold number addition process, the special figure 1 hold number counter is incremented by "1", and the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a is increased by "1".

  Subsequently, a special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and a variation pattern random number counter value (label- The special figure 1 related random number consisting of (TRND-HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S219).

  Next, a first start winning command specifying process is performed (S220). In the first start winning command specifying process, the first starting winning command is checked by comparing the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S219 with the start winning command specifying table for the first starting port shown in FIG. The command is specified, and the specified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the first start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is “1”, the location of the normal probability state in the first starting winning command specifying table of FIG. 14 is referred to. Then, the command “E1H11H” is specified as the first start winning command. The first start winning command is composed of 2-byte information (a 1-byte upper command (for example, E1H) and a 1-byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S219 in a storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold number in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a (S221).

  In the start winning command (first start winning command and second start winning designation command) of the first embodiment, the upper digit value of the upper two-digit command in hexadecimal is the command type (start winning command). Information). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of the start port (whether it is a win for the first start port 20 or a win for the second start port 22). Further, the value of the upper digit among the two-digit lower-order commands in hexadecimal number is gaming state information for designating a gaming state (normal probability state or high probability state). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower commands is the success / failure information indicating the success / failure of the jackpot. It should be noted that such an arrangement relating to the generation of the start winning command is an example and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In step S222, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first grand prize opening 30, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first big prize port sensor 30a. If a game ball has not won the first big prize opening 30 (NO in S222), the process proceeds to step S227. If a game ball has won the first big prize opening 30 (YES in S222), it is stored in the RAM 84. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided large prize winning prize counter is “9” or more (S223). The big prize winning prize counter is a counter for counting the number of winning prizes (the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35) in one round game of the big hit game. In the first embodiment, the number of winning prizes (the number of winning prizes) that can be won in the grand prize winning opening (the first big winning prize opening 30 and the second big winning prize opening 35) in one round game is set to “9”. Therefore, the process of step S223 is performed.

  If the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more (YES in S223), the process proceeds to step S227, and the counter value of the big winning prize winning counter is not “9” or more, that is, less than “9”. (NO in S223), "1" is added to the counter value of the grand prize winning prize counter (S224), and the first big prize winning ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S225). ), The first grand prize winning prize flag indicating that there is a valid prize at the first big prize winning opening 30 is turned ON (S226), and the process proceeds to step S227. In the first grand prize opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls according to the prize winning to the first big prize opening 30 is stored in the prize ball counter for the first big prize opening 30 (“14” in the first embodiment). Is added.

  In step S227, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second grand prize opening 35, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second big prize port sensor 35a. If a game ball has not won the second big prize opening 35 (NO in S227), the process proceeds to step S232, and if a game ball has won the second big prize opening 35 (YES in S227), it is stored in the RAM 84. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided big prize opening winning counter is “9” or more (S228). If the counter value of the big prize winning counter is “9” or more (YES in S228), the process proceeds to step S232, and if the counter value of the big winning prize winning counter is not “9” or more (NO in S228), the big prize is won. The counter value of the winning prize counter is incremented by “1” (S229), and the second big prize winning ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S230). The second big prize opening winning flag indicating that there has been a valid winning is turned on (S231), and the process proceeds to step S232. In the second grand prize opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls according to the prize winning to the second big prize opening 35 is added to the prize ball counter for the second big prize opening 35 (“14” in the first embodiment). Is added.

  In step S232, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 37 (entered into the specific area 37), that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 37a. If the game ball has not passed the specific area 37 (NO in S232), the sensor detection process is terminated. If the game ball has passed the specific area 37 (YES in S232), the V validity period is in effect. Whether or not is determined (S233). The V validity period is a period set in step S1828 in a first grand prize opening winning process (see FIG. 49) described later. If it is not during the V effective period (NO in S233), the sensor detection process is terminated. If it is during the V effective period (YES in S233), the game ball passes through the specific area 37 during the V effective period (specific area 37). Is turned on (S234), the V passing command is set in the output buffer (S235), and the sensor detection process is terminated.

[Normal operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, the processing related to the general-purpose hold display 44 and the electric Chu 23 is divided into four statuses (stages). “Normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each status. In the normal operation process (S105), the game control microcomputer 81 first confirms the “normal operation status” (S1101). When “Normal operation status” is “1”, normal symbol standby processing (S1102) is performed. When “Normal operation status” is “2”, normal symbol variation processing (S1103) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “3”, the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104) is performed. When the “normal operation status” is “4”, the normal electric accessory process (S1105) is performed. Do. The “normal operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the variable symbol display and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), a hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored first among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86. Further, the normal pattern change pattern is determined based on the current game state to determine the normal figure change pattern, and the normal symbol display 42 displays the normal symbol change display of the normal figure change time according to the determined normal figure change pattern. The normal operation status is changed to “2”.

  The normal symbol changing process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is variably displayed. In the normal symbol changing process (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has elapsed since the start of the normal symbol change display being executed (whether or not the normal symbol change display is terminated), If it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped on the basis of the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to “3”.

  The normal symbol determination process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol determination process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the normal symbol being executed has started (whether to stop the normal symbol stop display) If it is determined that a predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol. If it is not a winning symbol (if the stopped symbol is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to “1”. On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped, the normal operation status is changed to “4”, and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the electric chew release pattern table.

  The ordinary electric accessory process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the ordinary electric accessory processing (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the open pattern table of the electric chew 23. When the auxiliary game ends, the normal operation status is changed to “1”.

[Special action processing]
Next, a description will be given of the special operation processing relating to the special figure hold display 43 and the special winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36). As shown in FIG. 41, in the special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 81 first has a specific area 37 through which a game ball that has won a prize at the first big prize opening 30 of the first big prize winning device 31 can pass. Specific area processing is performed (S1201). The specific area process will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 41, except for the specific area processing, the processing related to the special figure hold display 43 and the special winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) has seven statuses (stages). It is divided into. “Special operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7” is assigned to each status. The game control microcomputer 81 confirms the “special operation status” after the specific area processing (S1201) (S1202). The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special symbol standby process (S1203) when the “special operation status” is “1”, and changes the special symbol when the “special operation status” is “2”. Perform intermediate processing (S1204), if “special motion status” is “3”, perform special symbol confirmation processing (S1205), and if “special motion status” is “4”, open processing (S1206) is performed, and when the “special operation status” is “5”, the big prize opening operation processing (S1207) is performed, and when the “special operation status” is “6”, the interval processing ( S1208) is performed, and when the “special operation status” is “7”, an ending process (S1209) is performed. The “special operation status” is set to “1” by default.

  The special symbol standby process (S1203) is a process that is performed during standby when the special symbol variable display and the big hit game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol variation process (S1204) is a process performed when the special symbol is variably displayed. The special symbol variation processing will be described in detail later.

  The special symbol determination process (S1205) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol confirmation process will be described in detail later.

  The opening process (S1206) is a process performed in the opening of the jackpot game. The opening process will be described in detail later.

  The big prize opening operation process (S1207) is a process performed during the operation period of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) in the round game of the big hit game. The special winning opening operation process will be described in detail later.

  The interval process (S1208) is a process performed during an interval in the round game of the jackpot game. The interval process will be described in detail later.

  The ending process (S1209) is a process performed in the ending of the jackpot game. The ending process will be described in detail later.

[Specific area processing]
Next, the specific area process will be described with reference to FIG. In the specific area process (S1201), first, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is in a V-passable state (the distribution member 721 is controlled to the first state (pass permission state)), that is, a specific area release flag described later is ON It is determined whether or not (S1301). If it is not in a state where V can be passed (NO in S1301), the process proceeds to step S1307. On the other hand, if it is in a state where V can be passed (YES in S1301), it is determined whether or not a specific area timer = 0 provided in the RAM 84 (S1302). The specific area timer is a counter for measuring a period during which V is allowed to pass (opening the specific area 37) and a specific area ball brush period, that is, managing the V effective period. Accordingly, the fact that the specific area timer = 0 in step S1302 means that the period for controlling to a state where V can be passed is ended. The specific area timer is updated for 4 ms in the other processing (S107) of FIG.

  If the specific area timer is not 0 (NO in S1302), the specific area processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the specific area timer is 0 (YES in S1302), the distribution solenoid 722 is driven to set the V non-passing state (close the specific area 37) (S1303), and the specific area release flag is turned OFF. (S1304), the time of the specific area brushing period (specific area brushing time: 1000 ms) is set in the specific area timer (S1305), the specific area sphere brushing period flag is turned ON in the predetermined area of the RAM 84 (S1306), and the specific area processing is performed. Exit. When the specific area sphere brushing period flag is ON, it indicates that the specific area sphere brushing period is in progress.

  In step S1307, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the specific area ball discount period flag is ON, that is, whether or not the specific area ball discount period is in progress. If the specific area sphere discount period flag is not ON (NO in S1307), the specific area processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the specific area sphere brush period flag is ON (YES in S1307), whether or not the specific area timer = 0, that is, whether or not the specific area brush time has elapsed since the specific area brush period was set Is determined (S1308).

  If the specific area timer is not 0 (NO in S1308), it means that the specific area brushing period does not end, and the specific area processing is ended. On the other hand, if the specific area timer = 0 (YES in S1308), the specific area brush period flag is turned off (S1309), the V effective period flag is turned off (S1310), and the specific area processing is terminated. As will be described later, the V valid period flag is ON when the specific area 37 is opened (see S1828 in FIG. 49).

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol standby process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number is “0” (S1401). If the special figure 2 holding number is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no special figure 2 related random number obtained due to winning at the second start port 22, the special figure 1 is stored. It is determined whether or not the number of holds is “0” (S1408). If the special figure 1 hold number is also “0” (YES in S1408), that is, if there is no special figure 1 related random number acquired due to winning at the first start port 20, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1418). If the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1418), the special symbol waiting process is finished. If the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1418), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1419). Then, the customer waiting flag is turned ON (S1420), and the special symbol waiting process is finished.

  If the number of reserved special figure 2 is not “0” in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, if there is one or more special figure 2 related random numbers acquired due to winning at the second starting port 22 Performs special figure 2 determination processing (S1402) and special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination processing (S1403).

  In the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), the special symbol random number stored first in the special figure 2 holding storage unit 85b is read out and the jackpot determination table (in accordance with the current gaming state) ( Based on FIG. 10 (B)), the determination of whether or not the jackpot is won (the jackpot determination) is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out, and the jackpot symbol type determination (jacket symbol type determination) is performed based on the second jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 10C). Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is “losing”, the symbol design data indicating the loss is set in the special buffer, and the symbol designating command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

  In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403), first, when the result of the jackpot determination described above is “lost”, the reach random number is read out and based on the reach determination table (see FIG. 10D). Then, reach determination is performed to determine whether to make a special figure fluctuation pattern for a loss with reach or a special figure fluctuation pattern for a loss without reach. Then, the variation pattern random number stored first in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b is read out, and the gaming state, the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, the second special figure hold number, etc. Based on the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11-2) associated with the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination (special figure fluctuation pattern determination). Then, a special figure 2 fluctuation start command corresponding to the determined special figure fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer, and a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the determined special figure fluctuation pattern is set in the special operation timer. The special operation timer is updated for 4 ms in the other processing (S107) of FIG. The special figure 2 change start command to be set includes information on the special symbol type (that is, special figure 2), information on the result of the jackpot determination performed in the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), and special information. 2 includes information on the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403) (information including the presence / absence of reach and information on the special figure fluctuation time).

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 2 display 41b to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1403 (S1404).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 85b by one to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 2 reservation storage unit 85b. The special storage area shift processing for clearing the storage area corresponding to the fourth storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is performed (S1405). In this way, the special figure 2 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 hold number counter by “1” (S1406) and decreases the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b by “1” and changes it ( S1407), the special operation status is changed to “2” (S1415).

  Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1416), and if it is ON (YES in S1416), the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1417) and the special symbol standby processing is performed. If it is not ON (NO in S1416), the special symbol standby process is terminated without executing step S1417.

  Also, if the special figure 2 hold number is “0” but the special figure 1 hold number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1408), that is, there is no hold information of special figure 2, but the first start When there is more than one special figure 1 related random number memory (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning in the mouth 20, special figure 1 determination processing (S1409) and special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination Processing (S1410) is performed. The special figure 1 determination process (S1409) is the same process as the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), and a description thereof will be omitted. Further, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1410) is the same process as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403), and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 1 display 41a to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1410 (S1411).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 85a by one to the side read from the current position, and also displays the special figure 1 reservation storage unit 85a. The special storage 1 shift processing for clearing the storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) corresponding to the fourth hold in FIG. 1 is performed (S1412). In this way, the special figure 1 suspension is digested in the order of suspension.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 hold number counter by “1” (S1413), and changes the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a by “1” (S1414). ), The special operation status is changed to “2” (S1415), and the process proceeds to step S1416.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the special symbol variation display based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the special figure 2 suspension is executed in preference to the special figure 1 suspension. In the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 hold is more likely to win the jackpot symbol (V passing jackpot) having a large profit for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold (FIG. 1). 10 (C)).

[Special symbol change processing]
Next, the special symbol changing process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol variation processing (S1204), first, whether or not the special symbol variation display is terminated, that is, the special symbol variation time set in the special operation timer in step S1403 or step S1410 has elapsed (special operation counter = 0) is determined (S1501). When the special symbol fluctuation display is not terminated (NO in S1501), when the special symbol variation processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display is terminated (YES in S1501), the special symbol display 41 displays the special symbol variation. The display is terminated, and a special symbol is stopped and displayed according to the symbol data (hit symbol data or lost symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1402 or step S1409 (S1502).

  Subsequently, the time required for special symbol stop display (special symbol confirmation time: 0.8 second in the first embodiment) is set in the special operation timer (S1503), and the special symbol variation display is terminated. The fluctuation stop command is set in the output buffer (S1504), the special operation status is changed to "3" (S1505), and the special symbol fluctuation processing is terminated.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1205), first, whether or not to stop the special symbol stop display, that is, whether or not the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1503 has elapsed (special operation counter = 0). Is determined (S1601). When the special symbol stop display is not terminated (NO in S1601), the special symbol confirmation process is terminated, and when the special symbol stop display is terminated (YES in S1601), the time-short state (that is, the high base state) is managed. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the current time reduction state (time reduction flag is ON) (S1602).

  If it is not in the current time short state (NO in S1602), the process proceeds to step S1606. If it is in the current time short state (YES in S1602), the remaining number of the special symbol variable display that can be executed in the time short state (remaining time in short time) The value of the time remaining count counter to be measured is decremented by “1” (S1603), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time remaining count counter is “0” (S1604). If the value of the time reduction remaining number counter is not “0” (NO in S1604), the process proceeds to step S1606, and if the value of the time reduction remaining number counter is “0” (YES in S1604), the time reduction state is changed to the non-time reduction state. Transition (turns the time flag off) (S1605).

  Next, in step S1606, in order to manage the high probability state, it is determined whether or not the current state is the high probability state (high probability flag is ON). If the current state is not in a high probability state (NO in S1606), the process proceeds to step S1610. The value of the high probability remaining number counter for measuring the remaining number) is decremented by “1” (S1607), and it is determined whether or not the value of the high probability remaining number counter is “0” (S1608). If the value of the high probability remaining number counter is not “0” (NO in S1608), the process proceeds to step S1610. Transition to the probability state (high probability flag is OFF) (S1609).

  Next, a game state command indicating the current game state is set in the output buffer (S1610), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S1611). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1611), the special action status is changed to “1” (S1615), and the special symbol determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1611), the gaming state is reset (the normal gaming state is set. Specifically, the hourly flag is turned off, the hourly remaining number counter value is set to “0”, The probability flag is turned OFF, and the value of the high probability remaining number counter is set to “0”) (S1612).

  Subsequently, a jackpot game preparation process is performed (S1613), the special action status is changed to "4" (S1614), and the special symbol confirmation process is terminated. In the jackpot game preparation process, the jackpot game control tables (TBL Nos. 5-1 to 5-8, 5-11 to 5-18) corresponding to the game state (non-time-short state / time-short state) and the type of jackpot symbol are stored in the RAM 84. Set in a predetermined area, set a predetermined opening time (time from the start of the jackpot game to the start of one round) in the special operation timer according to the game state and the type of jackpot symbol, The number of executions is set in a round game remaining number counter provided in the RAM 84.

[Opening process]
Next, the opening process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the opening process (S1206), it is first determined whether or not to terminate the opening, that is, whether or not the opening time set in the special operation timer in step S1613 has elapsed (special operation counter = 0) (S1701). When the opening is not finished (NO at S1701), when the opening process is finished and the opening is finished (YES at S1701), when the round winning game (first big prize opening 30 or second big prize mouth 35) A round game control mode determination process for determining a round game control mode in order to perform control and control of the specific area 37 is performed (S1702). Here, the round game control mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. As will be described later, the round game control mode setting process can be performed not only when the opening ends but also when the interval ends. That is, the round game control mode setting process is performed with the start of a new round game.

[Round game control mode setting process]
As shown in FIG. 47, in the round game control mode setting process (S1702), first, a big winning opening control mode for one round game to be started is set (S1751). Specifically, based on the round game control table (see FIG. 13) included in the jackpot game control table set in the jackpot game preparation process (S1613), the big winning opening control mode (the first prize game control mode in the next round game) 1 long open pattern, 1st short open pattern, 2nd long open pattern, or 2nd short open pattern) is set in the big winning opening operation counter provided in the RAM 84, and 1 in the round game. The operation time (opening time) of the second operation (opening) is set in the big prize opening operation timer provided in the RAM 84. In addition, since the operation performed for the first time after the start of the round game is the opening of the big prize opening, the operation time here is the opening time of the big prize opening. Also, the special winning opening operation timer is updated for 4 ms in the other processing (S107) of FIG.

  Next, the gaming control microcomputer 81 opens the first winning prize solenoid 312 in order to open the operating time and the winning prize opening (the first winning prize opening 30 or the second winning prize opening 35) set in step S1751. Alternatively, the second grand prize opening solenoid 362 is driven (S1752), the round game remaining number counter is decremented by “1” (S1753), and a round designation command indicating the number of round games to be started from now is provided in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84. Set to (S1754).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a specific area control mode (operation mode of the sorting member 721) of the round game to be started (S1755). Specifically, based on the round game control table (see FIG. 13) included in the jackpot game control table set in the jackpot game preparation process (S1613), the specific area 37 is not opened (the sorting member 721 is not activated). ) Corresponding to the operation flag “0”, the operation flag “1” corresponding to opening the specific area 37 in the non-passing pattern, and the operation flag “2” corresponding to opening the specific area 37 in the first passing pattern. ”, Any one of the operation flags“ 3 ”corresponding to the opening of the specific area 37 in the second passage pattern is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 84.

  Finally, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to “5” (S1756), ends the round game control mode setting process, and returns to the opening process.

[Big prize opening action processing]
Next, the special winning opening operation process will be described with reference to FIGS. The game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not there is a prize at the first big prize opening 30 in the big prize opening operation process (S1207), that is, whether or not the first big prize opening prize flag is turned on at step S226. Is determined (S1801). When there is a prize at the first grand prize opening 30 (YES at S1801), the first big prize opening prize process is performed (S1802), and when there is no prize at the first big prize opening 30 (NO at S1801) Then, it is determined whether or not there has been a winning at the second big winning opening 35, that is, whether or not the second big winning opening winning flag has been turned ON at step S231 (S1803). If there is no winning at the second grand prize opening 35 (NO at S1803), the process proceeds to step S1805, and if there is a winning at the second big prize opening 35 (YES at S1803), the second big prize opening winning process Is performed (S1804).

  Here, the first grand prize winning prize process (S1802) and the second big prize winning prize winning process (S1804) will be described. First, the first grand prize winning prize process (S1802) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 49, in the first grand prize winning prize process, the game control microcomputer 81 first turns off the first big prize winning prize flag (S1821), and the currently executed round game is in a specific area. It is determined whether or not 37 is a round game that opens (the distribution member 721 operates), in other words, whether or not any of the operation flag “1” to the operation flag “3” of the specific area 37 is set. (S1822). If the specific area 37 is not a round game to be opened (NO in S1822), the first big prize opening winning process is terminated and the process returns to the big winning opening operation process. If the specific area 37 is a round game to be opened (S1822) YES), the counter value of the grand prize winning counter, that is, the number of prizes received in the first big prize opening 30 since the start of the currently running round game, including the prize winning to the first big prize opening 30 Whether or not to open the specific area 37 is confirmed based on (round winning number) and the set operation flag (S1823).

  Here, when the operation flag is “1” and the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is “1”, the action flag is “2” and the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is “1” or “3”. ", Or when the operation flag is" 3 "and the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is" 1 "or" 7 ", it is determined that the specific area 37 is to be released.

  The game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not to open the specific area 37 (activate the sorting member 721) as a result of the confirmation processing in step S1823 (S1824). If the specific area 37 is not to be opened (NO in S1824), the first grand prize opening winning process is terminated and the process returns to the big winning opening operation process, and if the specific area 37 is to be opened (YES in S1824), the set action Based on the control mode of the specific area 37 associated with the flag and the number of round winnings, the time for opening the specific area 37 (specific area opening time) is set in the specific area timer (S1825), the specific area opening time, In order to open the specific area 37 (to make V passable), the sorting solenoid 722 is driven (S1826), a specific area release flag is turned ON in a predetermined area of the RAM 84 (S1827), and V is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 84. The valid period flag is turned on to set the V valid period (S1828), the first grand prize opening winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the big winning opening operation process of step S1207.

  Next, the second grand prize opening winning process (S1804) will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, in the second grand prize opening winning process, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the second big winning prize winning flag (S1841), and sets the second big winning prize winning command in the output buffer. (S1842), the second big prize opening winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the big winning opening operation process of step S1207.

  The description returns to the big winning opening operation process of FIG. In step S1805, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the counter value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more. If the counter value of the big prize winning counter is “9” or more (YES in S1805), the process proceeds to step S1811. If the counter value of the big winning prize winning counter is not “9” or more (NO in S1805), It is determined whether or not the big prize opening operation timer is “0” (S1806).

  If the big prize opening timer is not “0” (NO in S1806), the big prize opening action processing is terminated, and if the big prize opening timer is “0” (YES in S1806), the big prize opening action counter The counter value is decremented by “1” (S1807), and it is determined whether or not the special winning opening operation counter is “0” (S1808). If the big prize opening counter is “0” (YES in S1808), the process proceeds to step S1811. If the big prize opening counter is not “0” (NO in S1808), the next action setting for the big prize opening (S1809). Specifically, in step S1809, based on the order of the next action in the currently executed round game indicated by the big prize opening action counter and the big prize opening control mode of the current round game, the time for the next action Set (open or closed time).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the next operation based on the order of the next operation in the currently executed round game indicated by the special prize opening operation counter and the special prize opening control mode of the currently executed round game. Is controlled (S1810), and the winning prize opening operation process is terminated. If the next operation is closed, it means that it is currently open, so the first grand prize opening solenoid is used to close the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35). 312 or the second grand prize winning solenoid 362 is energized. On the other hand, if the next operation is open, it means that it is currently closed. Therefore, in order to open the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35), the first big prize opening solenoid 312 or the second grand prize winning solenoid 362 is energized.

  In step S1811, the game control microcomputer 81 determines that if the current prize winning opening (the first prize winning opening 30 or the second prize winning opening 35) is open, the prize winning opening (the first prize winning opening 30 or the second prize winning opening 30). In order to close the big prize opening 35), the first big prize opening solenoid 312 or the second big prize opening solenoid 362 is energized. This means that the process has progressed to step S1811, that the number of winnings in the grand prize opening in one round game has reached the prescribed number of winnings, or that the big winning opening can be opened in one round game This is because the round game is ended when the end condition for one round game is satisfied.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in the first embodiment) in the special operation timer (S1812), sets “6” in the special operation status (S1813), The big prize opening operation process is terminated.

[Interval processing]
Next, the interval process will be described with reference to FIG. In the interval processing (S1208), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not there has been a winning at the first big winning opening 30, that is, whether or not the first big winning prize winning flag is turned on at step S226. (S1901). When there is a prize at the first grand prize opening 30 (YES at S1901), the first big prize opening prize process is performed (S1902), and when there is no prize at the first big prize opening 30 (NO at S1901) Then, it is determined whether or not there is a prize at the second big prize opening 35, that is, whether or not the second big prize prize winning flag is turned on at step S231 (S1903). If there is no winning at the second grand prize opening 35 (NO in S1903), the process proceeds to step S1905, and if there is a winning at the second big prize opening 35 (YES at S1903), the second big prize opening winning process (S1904). Here, the first grand prize winning prize process (S1902) is the same as the first big prize winning prize winning process in FIG. 49, and the second big prize winning prize winning process (S1804) is the second big prize winning prize in FIG. Since it is the same as the winning process, description of these winning processes will be omitted.

  Next, in step S1905, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the special operation timer for which the interval time has been set in step S1812 is “0”. . If the interval time has not elapsed (NO in S1905), the interval process is terminated, and if the interval time has elapsed (YES in S1905), the specific area 37 is currently open (the distribution member 721 is the first). (S1906). If the specific area 37 is open (YES in S1906), the specific area timer is set to “0” in order to close the specific area 37 (S1907), and the process proceeds to step S1908. If the specific area 37 is not open ( NO in S1906), the process proceeds to step S1908 without performing step S1907. When the specific area timer becomes “0”, the specific area 37 is closed by the specific area processing in step S1201, and a specific area ball brush period is set.

  Since one round game is completed, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the big prize opening prize counter (S1908), and determines whether the round game remaining number counter is “0” (S1909). If the round game remaining number counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), round game control mode determination processing is performed (S1910), and the interval processing is terminated. Since the processing content of the round game control mode determination process in S1910 is the same as the round game control mode determination process shown in FIG. 47, the description of this process is omitted. On the other hand, if the remaining round game counter is “0” (YES in S1909), an ending command corresponding to the jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer to start the ending (S1911). The ending time corresponding to the presence or absence of V passing in the jackpot game is set in the special operation timer (S1912), the special operation status is set to “7” (S1913), and the interval process is ended.

[Ending process]
Next, the ending process will be described with reference to FIG. In the ending process (S1209), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the special operation timer for which the ending time is set in step S1912 is “0”. It is determined whether or not (S1951). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S1951), the ending process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1951), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S1952). When the V flag is ON (YES in S1952), in order to set the high probability state and the short time state, the high probability flag and the short time flag are turned ON (S1953), and the high probability remaining number counter is set to the high probability number (160 (Time) is set (S1954), the time reduction number (160 times) is set in the time reduction remaining number counter (S1955), and the V flag is turned OFF (S1956).

  When the V flag is not ON (NO in S1952), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S1957) to set the normal probability state and the time reduction state, and the time reduction number counter is set to the time reduction remaining number counter (80 times) ( S1958).

  Then, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state command indicating the current game state in the output buffer (S1959), sets the special operation status to “1” (S1960), and ends the ending process.

6). Production control by production control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing]
Next, production control by the production control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 71. Note that a counter, a timer, a flag, a buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the production control by the production control microcomputer 91 below are provided in the RAM 94. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG.

  As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a power-on process corresponding to power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on process, for example, settings of the CPU 92, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Next, interrupts are prohibited (S4002), and random number seed update processing is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of various effect determination random number counters for making determinations regarding various effects are updated. In addition, in order to determine the effect contents such as a random effect pattern determination random number for determining an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and a random effect pattern determination random number for determining the effect content of the variable effect, etc. There are various random numbers. As an example, the determination random number counter updating method for various effects can be the same as the random number updating 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 ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 (for example, a change effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start command, a right-handed start command, which will be described later) A notification effect start command, a winning symbol effect start command, a continuous number of times effect start command, a round number notification effect start command, a night RUSH rush implied effect start command, an ending effect display start command, etc.) are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 7a in accordance with the received command (executes various effects based on the image). In addition to the various effects performed by the image control board 100, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control circuit 106 (executes various effects by sound), or a lamp control circuit. The frame lamp 66 is caused to emit light via 107 (perform various effects by light emission), or the movable panel 15 and the movable frame body 600 are actuated (perform various effects by operation). Various effects include a variation effect, a jackpot game effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), a button effect, a customer waiting effect, and the like.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4005). Thereafter, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4010), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4011), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4012) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
Next, the reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed each time an STB signal (strobe signal), that is, various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt process (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands received and received in the output process (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101). This reception interrupt process is executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4011, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 1 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. The production control microcomputer 91 first performs an input process (S4151) in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates spherical button switch data based on the detection signal from the spherical button detection switch 63a. In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates sword-shaped button switch data based on the detection signal from the sword-shaped button detection switch 64a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates select button switch data based on the detection signal from the select button detection switch 65a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates release button switch data based on the detection signal from the release button detection switch 68a.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lamp data output processing (S4152). In the lamp data output process, the effect control microcomputer 91 uses the lamp data created in the other process (S4206) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process to be described later in order to cause the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the effect by the image. Output to the lamp control circuit 107. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs drive control processing (S4153). In the drive control process, the production control microcomputer 91 receives drive data (data for driving the movable board 15 and the movable frame 600) in order to drive the movable board 15 and the movable frame 600 at a predetermined timing. Create or output. The drive data set in each process in the later-described 10 ms timer interrupt process is also output in this process. That is, the production control microcomputer 91 drives the movable board 15 and the movable frame 600 in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 performs watchdog timer processing for resetting the watchdog timer (S4154), and ends the 1 ms timer interrupt processing.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a received command analysis process for analyzing the command stored in the reception buffer in step S4101 (S4201). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs effect timer update processing for updating a timer for measuring a time related to each effect such as a change effect, a button effect, a customer waiting effect, and a jackpot game effect (S4202). Furthermore, a customer waiting effect execution process (S4203) for starting the customer waiting effect is performed.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 uses the spherical button switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt processing as the spherical button switch data, the sword shaped button switch data, the select button switch data, and the release button switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt processing. A switch state acquisition process for storing data, sword button switch data, select button switch data, and release button switch data in the RAM 94 is performed (S4204). The effect control microcomputer 91 performs switch state acquisition processing to determine whether or not the spherical button 63 (spherical operation body 631) is operated, whether or not the sword-shaped button 64 (sword-shaped operating body 641) is operated, and the operation of the select button 65. And the presence / absence of the operation of the release button 68 can be recognized.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a button effect control process for performing a button effect in which the spherical button 63 and the sword button 64 can be operated (S4205).

  Thereafter, as described later, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set in the output buffer and transmitted to the image control board 100, as will be described later, a change effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect. Start command, right-handed notification effect start command, winning symbol effect start command, consecutive number of times effect start command, round number notification effect start command, night RUSH inrush suggestion start command, effect contents indicated by ending time effect start command, etc. Thus, creation of lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the frame lamp 66), creation of sound data (data for controlling output of sound from the speaker 67), output to the sound control circuit 106, and the like are performed (S4206). ).

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, received command analysis processing will be described with reference to FIGS. In the reception command analysis process, the production control microcomputer 91 first receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second start winning command) from the main control board 80, in other words, receives the start winning command. It is determined whether or not the data is stored in the buffer (S4301). If a start winning command has been received (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if a starting winning command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

  In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a prefetch effect determination process. In the prefetch effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the received start prize command in the start prize command hold storage unit 95 in the RAM 94. Here, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the first start winning command hold storage unit 95a in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the case of the first start winning command. On the other hand, the production control microcomputer 91 stores the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the case of the second start winning command. The first start winning command hold storage unit 95a and the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b are configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the stored start winning command and performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a prefetch effect indicating the degree of jackpot expectation. As the pre-reading effect, there are a continuous notice effect and the like related to each other over a continuous variation display of special symbols in addition to the holding effect that displays the number of special figure reservations in a special manner. When it is determined to execute these pre-read effects, a pre-read effect start command for executing the determined effects is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a symbol designation command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the symbol designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the design control microcomputer 91 has not received the symbol designation command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305. If the symbol designation command has been received (YES in S4303), the symbol control command is analyzed. The special symbol determination result (big jackpot symbol type or lost symbol) represented by the symbol designation command is specified, and the specified special symbol (special symbol analysis result) is stored in the special symbol analysis result storage unit 96 in the RAM 94 (S4304). Here, the information (special drawing analysis result) acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be used as appropriate in processes executed thereafter.

  In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the variation start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the change start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4307. On the other hand, if the change start command has been received (YES in S4305), change effect start processing is performed (S4306). In the variation effect start process, the variation start command is analyzed, and the effect contents of the variation effect are determined based on the analysis result. The variation production start process will be described later.

  In step S4307, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a variation stop command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the variation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the change control command 91 has not received the change stop command (NO in S4307), the process proceeds to step S4309. If the change stop command has been received (YES in S4307), the effect control determination process is performed (step S4307). S4308). In the effect mode determination process, it is determined whether or not the probability change effect mode, the time reduction effect mode, or the latent effect mode is to be ended. The effect mode determination process will be described later.

  In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a customer waiting command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the customer waiting command is stored in the reception buffer. If the production control microcomputer 91 does not receive the customer waiting command (NO in S4309), the process proceeds to step S4311, while if it receives the customer waiting command (YES in S4309), it performs the customer waiting production standby process. (S4310). The effect control microcomputer 91 sets a waiting time (for example, 20 seconds) from when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed until the customer wait effect is started to the customer wait effect timer in the customer wait effect waiting process. Whether or not this waiting time has elapsed is monitored by the customer waiting effect execution process in step S4203. If the effect control microcomputer 91 determines in step S4203 that the waiting time has elapsed in the customer waiting effect execution process, it sets a customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the gaming state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the game control command 91 has not received a gaming state command (NO in S4311), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4313, while if it has received a gaming state command (YES in S4311), it analyzes the gaming state command. Then, a game state setting process for specifying the game state represented by the game state command is performed (S4312). The game state setting process will be described later.

  In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an opening command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the opening command is stored in the reception buffer. If the opening control command is not received (NO in S4313), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4315. If the opening command is received (YES in S4313), the opening start process associated with the start of the opening is performed. Is performed (S4314). The opening start process will be described later.

  In step S4315, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a round designation command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the round designation command is stored in the reception buffer. If the round designation command has not been received (NO in S4315), the process proceeds to step S4317. If the round designation command has been received (YES in S4315), the round start process associated with the start of the round game is performed (S4316). ). The round start process will be described later.

  In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the V passing command is received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the V passing command is stored in the reception buffer. If no V-pass command has been received (NO in S4317), the process proceeds to step S4319. If a V-pass command has been received (YES in S4317), a V-pass flag indicating that a V-pass has been performed is stored in the RAM 94. Is turned ON in a predetermined area (S4318).

  In step S4319, the production control microcomputer 91 receives whether or not the second grand prize winning command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the second big winning prize winning command has been stored in the reception buffer. judge. If the second grand prize opening prize command is not received (NO in S4319), the process proceeds to step S4321, while if the second big prize opening prize command is received (YES in S4319), the night RUSH entry suggestion effect is performed. Night RUSH rush suggestion effect determination processing for determining whether or not to execute is performed (S4320). The night RUSH entry suggestion effect determination process will be described later.

  In step S4321, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If an ending command has not been received (NO in S4321), the received command analysis process ends.If an ending command has been received (YES in S4321), an ending start process associated with the start of ending is performed (S4322). ), The received command analysis processing is finished. The ending start process will be described later.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process will be described with reference to FIG. In the change effect start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change start command, specifies the special figure change pattern represented by the change start command, and stores the specified special figure change pattern (the special figure change pattern analysis result) in the RAM 94. Is stored in the special figure variation pattern analysis result storage unit 97 (S4401). Note that the acquired information (special pattern fluctuation pattern analysis result) can be used as appropriate in subsequent processing.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs stop effect design determination processing for determining a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (hereinafter referred to as “stop effect symbols”) to be finally stopped and displayed (S4402). Here, the stop effect design determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 60, in the stop effect symbol determination process, first, a stop effect for performing stop effect symbol determination for determining a stop effect symbol based on the effect mode, the special symbol analysis result, and the special graph fluctuation pattern analysis result. A symbol pattern determination table is selected (S4501). As shown in FIG. 68, a plurality of stop effect design pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode, the special figure, and the special figure variation pattern. In FIG. 68, only the stop effect pattern pattern determination table for the normal effect mode is shown. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects one stop effect symbol pattern determination table associated with the current effect mode, the special figure analysis result, and the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result. In each stop effect design pattern determination table, a random value for stop effect design pattern determination (stop effect design pattern pattern) is added to a plurality of stop effect symbols so as to have a predetermined distribution ratio (described in FIG. 68). (Random number for determination) is distributed.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value indicated by the stop effect symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop effect symbol pattern determination random number (S4502), and stops the stop effect based on the acquired stop effect symbol pattern determination random number. Symbol determination is performed (S4503), and the process returns to the variable effect start process.

  In the stop effect design determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the stop effect design pattern determination random number acquired in step S4502 with the table selected in step S4501, determines the stop effect design, and determines the stop effect design that has been determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94. As shown in FIG. 68, in the stop effect design in the case of a big hit, there are a stop effect design (red design) consisting of a red hitting eye (a red eye) and a stop effect design consisting of a blue hitting eye (a blue eye) ( Blue pattern). Then, the stop effect symbols related to the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol H that are informed that it is a V passing jackpot game from the start of the jackpot game are red symbols, and is the V passing jackpot game from the start of the jackpot game? The stop effect symbols related to the jackpot symbol B to jackpot symbol G that are not notified of whether the game is a V non-passing jackpot game are blue symbols.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a change effect pattern determination process for determining the effect contents (change effect pattern) of the change effect (S4403). In the variation effect pattern determination process, a random number for determining the variation effect pattern is acquired, and the present effect is selected from the variation effect pattern determination tables provided in association with the effect mode, the special figure, and the special figure fluctuation pattern. A variation effect pattern is determined by selecting one table based on the mode, the special graph analysis result, and the special graph variation pattern analysis result, and determining the obtained random effect pattern determination random number using the selected table. To do. If the variation production pattern is determined, the variation production time, the variation display mode of the production symbol, the presence / absence of the reach production, the content of the reach production, the presence / absence of the SW production (button production), the content of the SW production, the production deployment configuration, etc. The production contents of the variable production made up of types and the like are determined.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a notice effect determination process for determining the presence / absence of the notice effect and the contents of the effect (S4404). In the notice effect determination process, the random number for determining the notice effect is acquired, and the current effect mode and special information are selected from a plurality of notice effect determination tables provided in association with the effect mode, special figure, and special figure variation pattern. Select one table based on the figure analysis result and the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and use the selected table to determine the presence / absence of the notice effect and the contents of the effect by determining the obtained random number for determining the notice effect. To do. Thereby, the contents of the notice effects such as so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects are determined.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a change effect start command indicating the effect contents (change effect contents) of the change effect including the determined stop effect design, change effect pattern, presence / absence of the notice effect, and the effect contents to the output of the RAM 94. Set in the buffer (S4406). In the change effect start command, in addition to the change effect by the image performed by the image display device 7, the change effect by the sound output from the speaker 67, the effect contents of the change effect by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 66, and the board The contents of the effect of fluctuating effects by the operations performed by the movable body 15 and the movable frame body 600 are included. When the variable effect start command set in step S4406 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the control ROM 103, The display unit 7a of the display device 7 performs a variation effect by an image. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs voice control according to the contents of the change effect indicated by the change effect start command transmitted to the image control board 100 while the change effect by the image performed by the image control board 100 is being performed. A sound is output from the speaker 67 via the circuit 106 (execution of variation effect by sound) is performed, and a frame lamp 66 is emitted via the lamp control circuit 107 (execution of variation effect by light emission is performed). 15 and the movable frame body 600 are actuated (a variation effect by the action is executed).

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the special drawing fluctuation time based on the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result as the fluctuation production time (fluctuation production time) and sets the fluctuation production timer to elapse after the fluctuation production is started. The measurement of time (change production elapsed time) is started (S4407). The variation effect time set in the variation effect timer is updated every 10 ms by 10 ms by the effect timer update processing in step S4202. The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize the change effect elapsed time by the change effect timer.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the current production mode is the normal production mode (S4408). If the effect control microcomputer 91 is in the normal effect mode (YES in S4408), the process proceeds to step S4410, and if it is not in the normal effect mode (NO in S4408), the effect mode remaining number image (evening RUSH remaining number image and night RUSH remaining) An effect mode remaining number subtraction command for subtracting “1” from the effect mode remaining number indicated by the number image) is set in the output buffer (S4409). When the effect mode remaining number subtraction command set in step S4409 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 determines the remaining number represented by the effect mode remaining number image as “ 1 ”is subtracted.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special drawing lottery result relating to the changing effect to be started is a big hit (S4410). The effect control microcomputer 91 stores the current effect mode in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4411) if it is a big hit (YES in S4410), ends the variable effect start process, and if it is not a big win (NO in S4410), it remains as it is. The variation production start process is finished.

[Production mode determination processing]
Next, the effect mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect mode determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not it is currently in the probability variation effect mode (S4601). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4605 if it is not in the probability variation effect mode (NO in S4601), and if it is in the probability change effect mode (YES in S4601), the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter provided in the RAM 94. Is subtracted from “1” (S4602), and it is determined whether or not the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0” (S4603). The effect mode remaining number counter is the remaining special figure change display that can be executed in the effect mode in which the number of special figure changes that can be executed in the effect mode, such as the probability change effect mode, the time reduction effect mode, and the latent effect mode is defined. It is a counter which counts the number of times (the remaining number of effects mode). When the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0” (NO in S4603), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect mode determination process and when the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0” ( YES in S4603), normal effect mode setting processing for setting the normal effect mode is performed (S4604), and the process proceeds to step S4613.

  In the normal effect mode setting process, the effect mode flag is changed from the certain effect effect mode flag to the normal effect mode flag, and a normal effect mode start command indicating that the normal effect mode is started is set in the output buffer. When the set normal production mode start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the stop of the production design (special design) from the time of the transmission. The normal background image is displayed when the time (0.8 seconds) required for (stop display) has elapsed. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the speaker 67 to output the BGM for the normal effect mode at the timing when the normal background image is displayed.

  The effect mode flag is a flag indicating the currently set effect mode, and is turned ON in the effect mode flag area of the RAM 94. The effect mode flag indicates a normal effect mode indicating that the normal effect mode is set, a probability change effect mode indicating that the probability change effect mode is set, and a time reduction indicating that the time reduction effect mode is set. There are an effect mode and a latent effect mode indicating that the latent effect mode is set.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is in the time-saving effect mode (S4605). If it is not in the short-time production mode (NO in S4605), the process proceeds to step S4609. If it is in the short-time production mode (YES in S4605), “1” is subtracted from the counter value of the production mode remaining number counter (S4606). It is determined whether or not the counter value of the remaining number counter is “0” (S4607). When the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0” (NO in S4607), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect mode determination process and when the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0” ( In step S4607, YES, a normal effect mode setting process for setting the normal effect mode is performed as in S4604 (S4608), and the process proceeds to step S4613.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is in the latent effect mode (S4609). If it is not in the latent effect mode (NO in S4609), the effect mode determination process is completed, and if it is in the latent effect mode (YES in S4609), the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is decremented by “1” (S4610), It is determined whether or not the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0” (S4611). When the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is not “0” (NO in S4611), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect mode determination process, and the counter value of the effect mode remaining number counter is “0” ( YES in S4611), the probability variation effect mode setting process for setting the probability change effect mode is performed (S4612), and the effect mode determination process is completed.

  In the probability variation effect mode setting process, the effect mode flag is changed from the latent effect mode flag to the probability variation effect mode flag, the effect mode remaining number counter is set to “80”, and the probability variation effect mode indicating that the probability variation effect mode is started. Set the start command in the output buffer. When the set probability change effect mode start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the stop display of the effect symbol (special symbol) from the time of the transmission. When the time (0.8 seconds) required for (stop display) has elapsed, the background image for probability change is displayed. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the speaker 67 to output the BGM for the probability change effect mode at the timing when the probability change background image is displayed.

  The fact that the process has proceeded to step S4613 means that the normal gaming state is set by executing the variable display of the special symbol for the specified number of times in the high probability state and the short time state or the normal probability state and the short time state, It means that Chang Chang has ended. Therefore, the production control microcomputer 91 clears the continuous channel number counter (S4613) and ends the production mode determination process. The continuous channel counter is a counter that counts the continuous channel count and is provided in the RAM 94.

[Game state setting process]
Next, the gaming state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In the game state process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the transmitted game state command and identifies the newly set game state (S4701). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the gaming state identified in step S4701 is a high probability state and a short time state (S4702). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4704 if it is in a high probability state and not in a time-short state (NO in S4702), and if it is in a high probability state and in a time-short state (YES in S4702), the game state flag area of the RAM 94 is A gaming state flag “1” indicating the probability state and the short time state is set (S4703), and the gaming state setting process is terminated.

  In step S4704, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the gaming state specified in step S4701 is a normal probability state and a short time state. When it is in the normal probability state and the short time state (YES in S4704), the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “2” indicating the normal probability state and the short time state in the game state flag area of the RAM 94. (S4705), the game state setting process is terminated. On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the game state flag “0” indicating the normal game state in the game state flag area of the RAM 94 when the normal probability state and the short time state are not set (NO in S4704) (S4706). ), The game state setting process is terminated.

[Processing at the start of opening]
Next, the opening start process will be described with reference to FIG. In the opening start process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first adds “1” to the counter value of the continuous number of times counter (S4801). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the received opening command, and identifies the type of jackpot symbol that is caused by the jackpot game to be started (S4802). This is because the effect content (opening effect pattern) of the opening effect is associated with the jackpot symbol.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs opening effect pattern determination (S4803). In the opening effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the jackpot symbol specified in step S4802 with the opening effect pattern determination table, determines the opening effect pattern, and sets it in a predetermined area of the RAM 94. As shown in FIG. 69, the opening effect pattern determination table stores the opening effect pattern in association with the jackpot symbol.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an opening effect start command indicating the opening effect pattern determined in step S4803 in the output buffer (S4804), and issues a right-handed notification effect start command for starting the right-handed notification effect. Set in the output buffer (S4805), and end the opening process. When the set opening effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the opening effect image of the effect content indicated by the opening effect start command. 7a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the speaker 67 to output an opening effect sound at the timing when the opening effect image is displayed. When the set right-handed notification effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 uses the right-handed notification effect start command as the right-handed notification effect. Is displayed on the display unit 7a.

[Round start processing]
Next, the round start process will be described with reference to FIG. In the round start process, the production control microcomputer 91 first confirms the jackpot symbol based on the special figure analysis result or the opening command (S4851), analyzes the round designation command, and identifies the number of rounds represented by the round designation command. (S4852), round effect pattern determination is performed to determine the effect content (round effect pattern) of the round effect in the round game to be started (S4853).

  The round effect pattern determination is performed using a round effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 70, a plurality of round effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the jackpot symbol. In the round effect pattern determination table, round effect patterns are stored in association with the number of rounds. In the round effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one round effect pattern determination table associated with the jackpot symbol specified in step S4802, and the number of rounds specified in step S4852 is selected in the selected table. The round effect pattern is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Then, the production control microcomputer 91 sets a round production start command indicating the round production pattern determined in step S4853 in the output buffer (S4854). When the set round effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an image of the round effect of the effect content indicated by the round effect start command (for example, FIG. 27B is displayed on the display portion 7a. As described above, the battle displayed on the display unit 7a as a round effect during the jackpot game is seamlessly performed from 1 round to 9 rounds. Thus, the round game effect in which the round game is seamlessly performed longitudinally is performed by receiving the round designation command for the number of rounds at which the effect is started.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not one round will start based on the number of rounds specified in step S4852 (S4855). If it is not the start of one round (NO in S4855), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4857, and if it is the start of one round (YES in S4855), the number of consecutive chunks representing the number of consecutive chunks indicated by the consecutive number of times counter In order to start the consecutive number of times effect start command for starting the effect and the hit symbol effect start command for starting the hit symbol effect indicating the hit symbol related to the currently running jackpot game, the output buffer is set (S4856). The process ends. When the set continuous channel number effect start command and the winning symbol effect start command are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the continuous number of times effect start command. By displaying on the display unit 7a a continuous number-of-changs image G9 (for example, FIG. 27B) and a winning symbol image G8 (for example, FIG. 27B) indicated by the winning symbol effect start command. , The continuous-changing effect and the winning symbol effect are executed.

  Next, based on the jackpot symbol identified in step S4851 and the number of rounds identified in step S4852, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not ten rounds of jackpot game from jackpot symbol C to jackpot symbol G will start. Is determined (S4857). If it is not the start of 10 rounds of jackpot game of jackpot symbol C to jackpot symbol G (NO in S4857), the production control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4859, and at the start of 10 rounds of jackpot game of jackpot symbol C to jackpot symbol G If there is (YES in S4857), an end command for ending the right-handed notifying effect, continuous number of times effect, winning symbol effect and round number notifying effect being executed is set in the output buffer (S4858), and round start processing Exit. When the set end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 causes the right-handed notification image G6, the continuous change number image G9, the winning symbol image G8, the round By erasing the number image G7, the right-handed notification effect, the continuous number of times effect, the winning symbol effect, and the round number notification effect are ended.

  Next, based on the jackpot symbol identified in step S4851 and the number of rounds identified in step S4852, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not 15 rounds of jackpot game of jackpot symbol C will start ( S4859). If it is not the start of 15 rounds of jackpot game of jackpot symbol C (NO in S4859), the microcomputer 91 for effect control proceeds to step S4861, and if it is the start of 15 rounds of jackpot game of jackpot symbol C (YES in S4859), A right-handed notification effect start command for resuming the right-handed notification effect, a continuous-changing-number effect start command for resuming a continuous-changing number effect indicating the number of continuous-changing times indicated by the continuous-changing number counter, and a jackpot game being executed The winning symbol effect start command for resuming the winning symbol effect representing the winning symbol is set in the output buffer (S4860), and the round start process is terminated. When the set right strike notification effect start command, consecutive channel number effect start command and winning symbol effect start command are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 By displaying on the display unit 7a the right-handed notification effect G6, the continuous-changing number image G9 of the continuous-changing number of times indicated by the continuous-changing-number effect start command, and the winning symbol image G8 indicated by the winning symbol effect start command. , The continuous number of times effect and the winning symbol effect are resumed.

  Next, based on the jackpot symbol identified in step S4851 and the number of rounds identified in step S4852, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not 15 rounds of jackpot game of jackpot symbols A, B, and H will start from now on. Is determined (S4861). The microcomputer 91 for effect control ends the round start process when it is not the start of 15 rounds of the jackpot game of the jackpot symbols A, B, H (NO in S4861), and 15 rounds of the jackpot game of the jackpot symbols A, B, H If it is the start of the game (YES in S4861), the second grand prize winning prize counter is cleared (S4862), and the round start process is terminated.

[Night RUSH rush implied production determination process]
The night RUSH rush suggestion effect determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the night RUSH rush implied production determination process, the production control microcomputer 91 is currently in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, or jackpot symbol H based on the special chart analysis result or the opening command. It is determined whether or not (S4901). If it is not in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, or jackpot symbol H (NO in S4901), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4916, jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, or If the jackpot game is based on winning the jackpot symbol H (YES in S4901), it is determined whether or not 14 rounds are currently being executed based on the round designation command (S4902).

  If the 14th round is not being executed (NO in S4902), the performance control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4909. If the 14th round is being executed (YES in S4902), it is determined whether or not the V-pass flag is ON. Is determined (S4903). Even if it is a jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol A, B, H, if it does not pass V before the start of the 14th round, it will not enter the night RUSH after the jackpot game, so the night RUSH rush implied This is because the execution of the effect is restricted (the night RUSH rush implied effect is not executed). If the V passing flag is not ON (NO in S4903), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rush implied effect determining process, and if the V passing flag is ON (YES in S4903), the second big prize opening The counter value of the winning counter is incremented by “1” (S4904), and whether or not the counter value of the second grand prize opening winning counter is “5”, that is, whether the game ball has been won for the fifth time in 14 rounds. It is determined whether or not (S4905).

  When the counter value of the second grand prize opening prize counter is not “5” (NO in S4905), the performance control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH entry suggestion presentation determination process, and the counter of the second big prize opening prize counter If the value is “5” (YES in S4905), a night RUSH rush implied production start command indicating the contents of the night RUSH rush implied production is set in the output buffer (S4906), and the second big prize winning prize counter is cleared. (S4907), the night RUSH rush implied effect execution flag indicating that the night RUSH rush implied effect has been executed is turned ON (S4908), and the night RUSH rush implied effect determining process is terminated.

  In step S4909, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not 16 rounds are currently being executed based on the round designation command. When the 16th round is not being executed (NO in S4909), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH entry suggestion effect determination process, and when the 16th round is being executed (YES in S4909), the V passing flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is ON (S4910). Even if it is a jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol A, B, H, if it does not pass V before the start of the 16th round, it will not enter the night RUSH after the jackpot game, so the knight RUSH rush implied This is because the execution of the effect is restricted (the night RUSH rush implied effect is not executed). If the V passing flag is not ON (NO in S4910), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH entry suggestion effect determination process, and if the V passing flag is ON (YES in S4910), the night RUSH entry implied effect. It is determined whether or not the execution flag is ON, that is, whether or not the night RUSH rush implied effect has already been executed (S4911). This is to prevent the night RUSH rush implied effect from being executed a plurality of times.

  If the night RUSH rush implied effect execution flag is ON (YES in S4911), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rush implied effect determination process, and if the night RUSH rush implied effect execution flag is not ON (S4911). NO), the counter value of the second grand prize winning prize counter is incremented by “1” (S4912), and it is determined whether or not the counter value of the second big prize winning prize winning counter is “5” (S4913).

  When the counter value of the second grand prize opening prize counter is not “5” (NO in S4913), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH entry suggestion presentation determination process, and the counter of the second big prize opening prize counter If the value is “5” (YES in S4913), a night RUSH rush implied production start command indicating the content of the knight RUSH rush implied production is set in the output buffer (S4914), and the second big prize winning prize counter is cleared. (S4915), and the night RUSH rush suggestion effect determination process is terminated.

  In step S4916, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol C is currently being played based on the special chart analysis result or the opening command (S4916). If the winning control microcomputer 91 is not in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol C (NO in S4916), it ends the night RUSH rush implied rendering judgment process and is in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol C Based on the round designation command (YES in S4916), it is determined whether 16 rounds are currently being executed (S4917).

  When the 16th round is not being executed (NO in S4917), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH entry suggestion effect determination process, and when the 16th round is being executed (YES in S4917), the V passing flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is ON (S4918). Even if it is a jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol C, if it has not passed V before the start of the 16th round, it will not enter the night RUSH after the jackpot game, so the execution of the night RUSH rush implied effect is performed This is because it is regulated (the night RUSH rush implied production is not executed). If the V passing flag is not ON (NO in S4918), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rush implied effect determining process, and if the V passing flag is ON (YES in S4918), the second big prize opening The counter value of the winning counter is incremented by “1” (S4919), and it is determined whether or not the counter value of the second large winning opening winning counter is “5” (S4920).

  When the counter value of the second grand prize opening winning counter is not “5” (NO in S4920), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rush implied presentation determining process, and the counter of the second big winning prize winning counter If the value is “5” (YES in S4920), the night RUSH rush implied production start command indicating the content of the night RUSH rush implied production is set in the output buffer (S4921), and the second big prize winning prize counter is cleared. (S4922), the night RUSH rush implied effect determination process is terminated.

[Ending start processing]
As shown in FIG. 66, in the ending start process, the production control microcomputer 91 first confirms the production mode at the time of jackpot winning related to the jackpot game that has reached the ending (S4951), and analyzes the received ending command. The type of jackpot symbol due to the jackpot game that reached the ending is identified (S4952), the V passing flag is turned ON / OFF (whether or not the V passes) (S4953), and the production of the effect that is performed at the start of the ending Ending effect pattern determination for determining the contents is performed (S4954). As described above, the effects performed together with the start of the ending include the night RUSH effect, the evening RUSH effect, and the frame movable body storage operation notification effect in the evening RUSH.

  Ending effect pattern determination is performed using an ending effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 71, a plurality of ending-time effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode and the jackpot symbol at the time of winning the jackpot. Each ending effect pattern determination table stores an ending effect pattern in association with ON / OFF of the V passage flag. In the ending production pattern determination, the production control microcomputer 91 first selects one of the ending production pattern determination table associated with the production mode confirmed in step S4951 and the jackpot symbol identified in step S4952. In addition, the ON or OFF of the V passage flag is collated, the effect pattern at the ending is determined and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

  Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an ending effect start command indicating the ending effect pattern determined in step S4953 in the output buffer (S4955), and ends the ending start process. When the set ending-time effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the effect content effect image indicated by the ending-time effect start command (FIG. 27 (A) and FIG. 31 (A)) are displayed on the display unit 7a.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the V passing jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol C winning, with the end of the battle effect as a round effect that can be executed even in the V non-passing jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol G winning. When the V non-passing jackpot game ends, an evening RUSH rushing ending effect that can be recognized is started, and then a revival effect is performed and the round game continues. When the ending effect for the evening RUSH rush is started, the player is playing a V non-pass jackpot game in which the jackpot game being executed is disadvantageous to the player compared to the V pass jackpot game. In the disappointed state, the round game continues, and a revival effect is made to suggest that it was a V-pass jackpot game that is even more advantageous to the player, so the ending effect for the evening RUSH entry Compared to the case where the round game is continued without being performed, the joy of continuing the round game can be felt and the interest of the game is improved.

  Here, the battle effect is executed in 1st to 9th rounds of the first long opening pattern, the ending effect for evening RUSH is executed in the 10th to 14th rounds of the first short opening pattern, and the revival effect is executed in the 1st long opening pattern. It is executed in 15 rounds. As described above, the ending effect for the evening RUSH for convincing the player is performed in the first short opening pattern round game in which it is difficult for the player to obtain a prize ball. The fall of the effect of the evening RUSH ending effect for preventing wearing and deceiving the player can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, since the ending effect for the evening RUSH is performed in the 10th to 16th rounds and the ending of the first short opening pattern in the jackpot game based on the jackpot game G, it is possible to improve the time required for the game.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the V passing jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol C winning, after the part of the ending effect for the evening RUSH that can be recognized that the V non-passing jackpot game is ended, the round effect is performed thereafter. The revival effect is performed and the round game is continued, and finally, the ending effect for night RUSH that can recognize the end of the V passing jackpot game at the ending is performed from the beginning. In this way, after a part including the early stage of the ending production that tells the end of the jackpot game is done, the revival production is performed, and the ending production is performed all from the beginning, so the revival production is performed in the middle of the ending production to the player It can be thought that it has occurred and can surprise the player. Therefore, the effect of the rebirth production is enhanced. In addition, by performing only a part including the early stage of the ending effect before the revival effect, it is possible to make the player understand that it is not a real ending effect, so the player is confused and the effect is It can be prevented from lowering. Furthermore, since it is clear that the jackpot game is completed by performing the ending effect from the beginning to the end, it is possible to prevent the effect of the effect from deteriorating.

  In addition, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the ending for the pseudo evening RUSH, after the evening RUSH rush notification effect, the beginning of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect (on the way) is performed, where the revival effect is performed. It is possible to make the player feel more strongly as if the revival effect interrupted the ending effect for the evening RUSH. For this reason, the game entertainment is improved.

7). Other Modified Examples Hereinafter, modified examples of the configuration described in the first embodiment will be described for the gaming machine of the present invention.

  In the first embodiment, in the third jackpot game, the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH is performed over five round games of 10R to 14R, but the number of rounds and the number of times the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH is performed. Is not limited to this. For example, the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect may be performed at 10R to 13R, and the revival effect may be started with the start of 14R. In this case, only the evening RUSH rush notification effect may be executed as the quasi-evening RUSH ending effect as the ending effect for the quasi-evening RUSH is shortened. In the first embodiment, the start and end of the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect is synchronized with the start and end of the round game, but either or both of the start and end of the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect are performed. May be performed in the middle of a round game. For example, either or one of the start and end of the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect may be set as the timing when the opening of the special winning opening ends. In addition, either or both of the start and the end of the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect may be open or closed.

  In the first embodiment, in the third jackpot game to the seventh jackpot game, the round game of the first short release pattern starts from 10 rounds, but the number of rounds to start is not limited to 10 and is set as appropriate. May be. For example, the round game of the first short opening pattern may start from 8 rounds. In this case, if the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH is started at the start of the 8th round, in the third jackpot game, the time for the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH to be performed becomes longer. As the RUSH ending effect, the evening RUSH entry notification effect and the frame movable body storage operation notification effect may be executed to the end.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect includes a part including an early stage of the evening RUSH ending effect including an evening RUSH rush notification effect and an early stage of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect. However, the production content of the pseudo-ending RUSH ending effect is not limited to this. For example, the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH may be configured only by the evening RUSH entry notification effect. In this case, the pseudo-ending RUSH ending effect may be configured up to the middle of the evening RUSH rush notification effect, or may be configured up to the end. Further, the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect may be composed of the evening RUSH rush notification effect and the middle of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect until the end or the end. Further, the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH may be composed of the evening RUSH entry notification effect, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid card alerting effect halfway. Further, the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect may be composed of all of the evening RUSH ending effects.

  Further, the content of the ending effect for the evening RUSH is not limited to the first embodiment. The order of effects constituting the ending effect for evening RUSH of the first embodiment may be changed. For example, the ending effect for evening RUSH may be composed of an evening RUSH entry notification effect and a prepaid card alerting effect. In this case, the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH may be composed of the evening RUSH entry notification effect and the middle of the prepaid card alerting effect. Further, the evening RUSH ending effect may be composed of an evening RUSH entry notification effect, a CI effect, and a prepaid card alerting effect. In this case, the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH may be composed of the evening RUSH rush notification effect and the CI effect until halfway or to the end.

  Further, the content of the ending effect for the night RUSH is not limited to the first embodiment. The order of effects constituting the ending effect for night RUSH of the first embodiment may be changed. For example, the night RUSH ending effect may be performed in the order of night RUSH rush notification effect → frame movable body storage operation notification effect → prepaid card alerting effect → CI effect. For example, the ending effect for night RUSH may be composed of a night RUSH entry notification effect and a prepaid card alerting effect. Furthermore, the ending effect for night RUSH may be composed of a night RUSH entry notification effect, a CI effect, and a prepaid card alerting effect.

  Moreover, in 1st Embodiment, although the CI effect is not performed in the ending effect for the evening RUSH at the time of the first hit, you may make it perform. In this case, it may be performed before the frame movable body storage operation notification effect similarly to the ending for the night RUSH, and after the frame movable body storage operation notification effect (for example, the frame movable body storage) unlike the ending for the night RUSH. It may be performed between the operation notification effect and the prepaid card alerting effect or after the prepaid card alerting effect). For example, if it is the first win in the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol G, when performing the CI effect before the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, after the opening of the 14th round of the second big prize opening 35 ends, The CI effect is performed until the end of the round. When the ending starts, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed, and then the prepaid card alerting effect is performed. In this case, after performing the evening RUSH entry notification effect from the beginning to the end as the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH, the CI effect may be executed halfway. Also, in the case of performing the CI effect after the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol G and performing the CI effect after the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, the 16th round after the opening of the 14th round of the second big prize opening 35 ends. The frame movable body storage operation notification effect may be performed until the end, the CI effect may be performed when the ending starts, and then the prepaid card alerting effect may be performed. In any case, the ending time is increased by performing the frame movable body storage operation notification effect and the CI effect that were not performed in the ending in the first embodiment.

  Also, in the first embodiment, when V cannot pass in the third jackpot game, the night RUSH rush implied effect is not executed in 16 rounds, but may be executed in the same manner as when V can pass. Furthermore, the conditions may be executed more severely than when the V can be passed (for example, when the number of prizes received in the second big prize opening 35 in the 16th round becomes nine).

  Also, Night RUSH ending effect, Evening RUSH ending effect, Pseudo Evening RUSH ending effect, Resurrection effect, XX chance effect, 2nd AT launch notice effect, 2nd AT launch notification effect, Right-handed notification effect, Round number effect, Continuous Specific contents of effects such as the number-of-times effect and the winning symbol effect are not limited to the first embodiment and can be set as appropriate.

  In the first embodiment, the same pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect is executed when the jackpot symbol C is won in the normal gaming state and when the jackpot symbol C is won in the short-time state. The ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH with different effects may be performed depending on whether the jackpot symbol C is won in the state or if the jackpot symbol C is won in the short time state. For example, the ending effect for the pseudo evening RUSH when the jackpot symbol C is won in a short time state is configured only with the evening RUSH rush notification effect, and the first stage of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is executed in the pseudo evening RUSH ending effect. You can avoid it.

  Also, in the first embodiment, when the jackpot symbol D to jackpot symbol F is won in the short time state, or when the jackpot symbol G is won in the normal gaming state and the V is not passed, the frame is movable as an ending effect for the evening RUSH. Although the first stage of the body storage operation notification effect is executed, it is also possible not to execute the first stage of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the movable frame body 600 is operated in the big win winning variation effect, but in the case of the big hit winning effect, there may be provided a changing effect of the effect contents that the movable frame body 600 does not operate. In this case, it is possible to prevent the frame movable body storage operation notification effect from being performed in the ending effect and the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect. When the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is not performed, the ending time may be shortened by the effect time, and the effect time of the night RUSH rush notification effect and the evening RUSH rush notification effect may be increased by the effect time. May be.

  Further, in the first embodiment, before the night RUSH ending effect is performed, the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect including a part including the beginning of the evening RUSH ending effect is executed. The ending effect for pseudo knight RUSH including a part including the early stage of the ending effect for knight RUSH may be performed at the timing when the ending is performed. In this case, the pseudo-night RUSH ending effect may be configured halfway or to the end of the night RUSH rush notification effect. Further, the pseudo-night RUSH ending effect may be configured to the middle or the end of the CI effect. In addition, the pseudo-night RUSH ending effect may be configured up to the middle or the end of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect. Further, the ending effect for pseudo knight RUSH may be configured to the middle or the end of the prepaid card alerting effect.

  In the first embodiment and the like, a specific area 37 is provided in the first grand prize winning device 31. In the jackpot game, if the V does not pass, the high probability state is not entered, but even if the V does not pass, the special symbol lottery is performed. When a specific type of jackpot symbol is won and a specific type of jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is possible to shift to a high probability state with the end of the jackpot game. In this case, a jackpot symbol that generates a V-pass jackpot game and a specific type of jackpot symbol may be won. Further, for example, the first big winning device 31 is not provided, and as a condition for shifting to the high probability state, a specific type of jackpot symbol is won and a specific type of jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed. It is also possible that only that is set. The special winning opening control mode is the contents of the first embodiment, but the specific area 37 is provided in the second large winning device 36, and the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 is the specific area 37. In the 16 rounds of the 1st jackpot game to the 3rd jackpot game and the 8th jackpot game, the specific area 37 is V-length open, and the specific area in the 16th round of the 4th jackpot game to the 7th jackpot game 37 may be open to V short. In this case, the latent effect mode may be integrated with the time reduction effect mode.

  In the first embodiment or the like, a jackpot game with opening / closing of a big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is executed by winning a jackpot in the jackpot determination. A so-called “small hit game” may be provided as a game that involves opening and closing of a winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35). The small hit game is executed by winning a “small hit” which is different from the big win and the loss in the big hit determination. And, it is desirable that the maximum opening time of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) in the small hit game is 1.8 seconds or less. Also, the gaming state does not change with the end of the small hit game. That is, the game state before the execution continues during and after the execution of the small hit game, and the execution of the small hit game does not affect the game state. That is, when winning a small winning game, only a small winning game with opening and closing of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is executed.

  In the first embodiment, the high probability count is set to 160 times, and the short-time count is set to 160 times (when V passes) and 80 times (when V does not pass). The prescribed number of times of display change of the special symbol for the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the state is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, the high probability count may be set to 100 times, and the short time count may be set to 100 times regardless of the presence or absence of V passage. Also, based on other factors that are not the number of executions of the special symbol variation display such as the elapsed time after the jackpot game and the number of game balls fired, the duration for the game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state is set. May be. In addition, when the game is controlled in a high probability state after the jackpot game, a high probability is not provided, but even in the special drawing 2 lottery, the V non-pass jackpot is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 30%). There may be a possibility.

  Further, in the first embodiment, when the big win is won, the game is controlled in a short time state after the big hit game, but the game is not controlled in the short time state after the big hit game (the game is controlled in a non-short time state). May be provided. For example, the game may be controlled in a non-time-short state in both the night RUSH and the evening RUSH of the first embodiment.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to slot machines, other ball game machines such as arrange ball machines and sparrow ball game machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 7 ... Image display apparatus 7a ... Display part 20 ... 1st starting port 22 ... 2nd starting port 23 ... Electric Chu 30 ... 1st grand prize opening 31 ... 1st grand prize winning device 35 ... 2nd grand prize Mouth 36 ... second big prize device 68 ... release button 80 ... main control board 81 ... game control microcomputer 82 ... CPU
83 ... ROM
84 ... RAM
91 ... Production control microcomputer 92 ... CPU
93 ... ROM
94 ... RAM
100 ... Image control board 102 ... CPU
600 ... Frame movable body

Claims (3)

When the start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the identification information can be executed, and when the specific result is derived by the variable display, the gaming machine performs a special game advantageous to the player,
Variable winning means that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, the special game control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means opens and closes in a predetermined pattern a plurality of times;
In the special game, provided with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect ,
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
In the first special game, the special game control means performs a first round game in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening, and then the variable winning means is shortly opened and closed. A round game is executed, and then a third round game is executed in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening,
The production control means includes
Along with the end of the first special game, it is possible to execute a first special game end effect capable of recognizing the end of the first special game and to end the second special game. Unlike the first special game end effect, it is possible to execute a second special game end effect that can recognize that the second special game ends,
In the first special game, when the first round game is being executed, a first specific effect that can be executed in the second special game is executed, and the second round game is being executed. When the second special game end effect is executed and the third round game is executed, unlike the first specific effect, the second specific effect suggests that the special game continues. A game machine characterized by executing When the start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the identification information can be executed, and when the specific result is derived by the variable display, the gaming machine performs a special game advantageous to the player,
Variable winning means that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, the special game control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means opens and closes in a predetermined pattern a plurality of times;
In the special game, provided with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect ,
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
In the second special game, the special game control means executes a first round game in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening, and then the variable winning means is shortly opened and closed. After executing the round game, the second special game is ended when an end period without opening and closing of the variable prize-winning means has elapsed.
The production control means includes
Along with the end of the first special game, it is possible to execute a first special game end effect capable of recognizing the end of the first special game and to end the second special game. Unlike the first special game end effect, it is possible to execute a second special game end effect that can recognize that the second special game ends,
In the first special game, after the first specific effect that can be executed in the second special game is executed, the second special game end effect is started, and then the special game is different from the first specific effect. It is possible to execute the first special game end effect after executing the second specific effect suggesting that
In the second special game, the first specific effect is executed when the first round game is being executed, and the second special game end effect is performed from the second round game to the end period. A gaming machine characterized by that. When the start condition is satisfied, the variable display of the identification information can be executed, and when the specific result is derived by the variable display, the gaming machine performs a special game advantageous to the player,
Variable winning means that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, the special game control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means opens and closes in a predetermined pattern a plurality of times;
In the special game, provided with an effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect ,
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
The special game control means includes
In the first special game, after executing the first round game in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening, the variable winning means executes a second round game in which the variable winning means is opened short and closed, and Thereafter, a third round game is executed in which the variable winning means is closed after the long opening,
In the second special game, after the variable winning means is opened for a long time and then closed, and after executing a fourth round game that is difficult to distinguish from the first round game, the variable winning means is briefly opened. The second special game is terminated when an end period without the opening / closing of the variable winning means elapses after the fifth round game, which is difficult to distinguish from the second round game, is executed. ,
The production control means includes
Along with the end of the first special game, it is possible to execute a first special game end effect capable of recognizing the end of the first special game and to end the second special game. Unlike the first special game end effect, it is possible to execute a second special game end effect that can recognize that the second special game ends,
In the first special game, when the first round game is running, the second run of the first specific effect which can be run in special games, when the second round game is running in the second run the special game end effect, when the third round game of running, unlike the first specific effect, a second specific effect suggests that the special game is continued Run
In the second special game, the first specific effect is executed when the fourth round game is being executed, and the second special game end effect is executed from the fifth round game to the end period. A gaming machine characterized by that.