JP6392283B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, it is known that the identification information is variably displayed based on the game ball entering the starting port, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, a special game capable of giving a predetermined profit to the player is known. It has been. In addition, the player's expectation for the special game is enhanced by executing an effect mode such as a reach effect indicating whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. In addition, when there is a start ball during the variation display of the identification information, a storage unit is provided for storing the acquired information acquired at the time of the start ball race up to a predetermined number, and based on the information stored in the storage unit Some of them have variable display. And what determines the fluctuation | variation time which performs this production | presentation aspect based on the number (unholding number) of the undigested acquisition information memorize | stored in a memory | storage means is known. (For example, patent document 1).

JP 2014-161615 A

  The gaming machine of Patent Literature 1 determines the variable display time of the first special symbol based on the number of held first special symbols, and determines the variable display time of the second special symbol based on the number of held special symbols To do. In addition, the variable display time of the first special symbol is set shorter when the number of reserved first symbols is large than when the number of reserved special symbols is small. Similarly, the variation display time of the second special symbol is set shorter when the number of reserved second symbols is large than when the number of reserved special symbols is small.

  However, a gaming machine such as that of Patent Document 1 simply increases the number of reservations related to a symbol to be variably displayed (for example, the first special symbol), and the variable display time of the symbol (for example, the first special symbol) is increased. It is only shortened. Although it is easy for a player to understand the gameability, this is not a game machine with a monotonous gameplay and a high preference. In addition, there is a possibility that the player may lower the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to diversify game characteristics by improving control of identification information variation time and to improve game entertainment.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second starting port through which a game ball can enter,
First acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the first start opening;
Second acquisition information storage means for holding and storing acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the second start opening;
First identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means;
Second identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means;
First variation mode determination means for determining a variation mode of the first identification information;
Second variation mode determining means for determining a variation mode of the second identification information;
A game effect display unit that displays a game effect of a predetermined effect mode along with the variable display of the first identification information;
With
The first identification information is variably displayed in preference to the second identification information, and when the first identification information or the variation display result of the second identification information becomes a specific result, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. A gaming machine that
The first variation mode determination means includes:
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is no pending storage stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition. ,
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is a first number of reserved storage stored in the second acquisition information storage means, the variation mode of the first identification information based on a second variation condition to determine,
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is a second number of reserved storage stored in the second acquired information storage means, the variation mode of the first identification information based on a third variation condition Which determines
When the first identification information is variably displayed based on the variation mode determined by the first variation condition, and the first identification information is variably displayed based on the variation mode determined by the second variation condition And the case where the first identification information is variably displayed based on the variation mode determined under the third variation condition, the effect mode of the game effect displayed on the game effect display unit is different. It is characterized by.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first identification information that is variably displayed based on the entrance to the first start opening, and the second identification information that is variably displayed based on the entrance to the second start opening are: And when there is no predetermined number of reserved memories related to the second identification information, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition. Further, when there is a predetermined number of reserved memories related to the second identification information, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the second variation condition. Thereby, it becomes possible to determine the fluctuation | variation aspect of 1st identification information based on the memory | storage aspect (holding storage aspect which concerns on 2nd identification information) of a 2nd acquisition information storage means. In addition, this makes it possible to diversify the determination mode and execution mode of the variation mode of the identification information and make it highly interesting. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Here, the “predetermined number” is a number of 1 or more. Further, “when there is a predetermined number” includes both the case where there is a predetermined number or more and the case where it is meant that the number is limited to a predetermined number. Also, for example, when the predetermined number is “when there is one or more”, when there is no reserved storage related to the second identification information (“0”), the determination is made based on the first variation condition, 2 If there is one or more pending storage related to the identification information, it is determined based on the second variation condition. The variation mode of the identification information is, for example, an effect (display mode of a displayed character, background pattern, etc.) executed along with a variation display of the identification information, or a variation display time of the identification information (variation time). Etc.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to diversify the game characteristics by determining control of the variation mode of the identification information, and to improve the gaming interest.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the main display device shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table | surface which shows a response | compatibility etc. with the kind of jackpot and the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation | variation pattern table in a non-time-short state. It is a fluctuation | variation pattern table in a time-short state. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of an interruption process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric accessory process. It is a flowchart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a big winning opening closing process. It is a flowchart of an input / output number coincidence determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting entrance. It is a flowchart of a power-off monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a schematic diagram of a 2nd big winning device. 7 is a timing chart showing a relationship between an opening pattern for 7R fourth big hit and an opening pattern for 7R fifth big hit. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between V attacker and a specific area | region in V round. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between V attacker (short opening | release) and a specific area | region in V round. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between V attacker (long open) and a specific area | region in V round. 12 is a fluctuation pattern table in a non-time-short state of Example 2. 12 is a flowchart of a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process according to the second embodiment. 12 is a variation pattern table in a non-time-short state of Example 3. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing in Embodiment 3. FIG. It is a fluctuation pattern table in the non-time-short state of Example 4. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing according to Embodiment 4. FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing according to Embodiment 4. FIG.

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

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

  In addition, the front frame 51 can supply a launching handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player and a game ball stored and stored to the launching device side. A ball hitting tray (upper pan) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower pan) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. And simply referred to as “effect button 63”). The plurality of effect buttons can be used properly according to the type of game effect. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment, and any input detection means (for example, the player directly touches the button portion to input) can be used as long as the input from the player can be detected. It may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc., or it may be a non-contact type input detecting means (photoelectric type etc.) for detecting that a part of the player's body is close and making an input. . In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is surrounded by the rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board surface lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, so that a game ball once guided to the game area can be prevented from returning to the launching device side.

  Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R display a variation display in synchronization with a variation display of a first special symbol and a variation display of a second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The left symbol display area displays the left effect symbol 8L, and the middle symbol display area displays the medium effect. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers “1” to “9”, for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as “first special symbol display unit”) described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol and the result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as “second special symbol display unit”) (that is, the special symbol validity determination) (Simply “success / failure determination”) are displayed so that the player can easily recognize them. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”.

  For example, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, a three-digit identical doublet such as “777” (also referred to as “big hit effect design”), a preset chance symbol such as “135”, “ It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a special symbol (also called “special symbol”) such as “3 * 3”. Also, in the event of a loss, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a rosette symbol (also referred to as a “delayed effect symbol”) in which at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” is different. Is possible. Thereby, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol success / failure determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, Grasp the effect symbols displayed in the symbol display area 7b. In this embodiment, for the big hits other than the 2R big hit and the 7R big hit, which will be described later, the symbol finalizing effect when the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (determined display) is, for example, the display screen 7a It is assumed that the player is able to easily recognize the occurrence of the big hit (first production mode), such as stopping the display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the approximate center of the display area 7b). Is a mode in which it is difficult to recognize the occurrence of a big hit (second rendering mode) by, for example, stopping and displaying the rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R small at the corner of the display screen 7a or shortening the stop display time. To do. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the diagonal direction, and the like.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect using the effect symbol as described above (the effect symbol game effect), the jackpot game effect that is executed in conjunction with the jackpot game, Demo production etc. are displayed. In the effect symbol game effect, the jackpot game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect symbols such as numbers, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are also displayed. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 includes a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying a first effect hold 9a according to the number of first special figure hold to be described later. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) for displaying the second effect hold 9b in accordance with the number of second special figure hold to be described later. Depending on the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the stored number and the second feature of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The stored number of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player. A center decorative body 10 is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided below the center decorative body 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decorative body 10. The warp unit 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet. The warp flowing down the game area 3 is received from the warp inlet, and the game ball is discharged from the warp outlet and guided to the stage unit 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 can enter the first start port 20 described later with a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Further, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on according to the gaming state, and a decoration member 13 that is shaped like a character or a figure is arranged. Yes.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable in accordance with a game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. For example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward in accordance with the execution of a game effect that is relatively likely to hit, and the movable decorative member 14 is movable. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member 14 is visible. As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for winning. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is received (first acquisition information) is acquired based on the game ball entering the first start port 20, and the acquired special information is stored in a first special figure storage unit (first acquisition information). Memory). And when the predetermined condition defined beforehand is satisfied, among the acquisition information memorize | stored in the 1st special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part, about the oldest (previously memorize | stored) acquisition information, it is determined whether or not (first special symbol success / failure determination) ) And the first special symbol are variably displayed, and the first special symbol is stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination.

  A variable winning device 22 (“variable”) is provided below the first starting port 20 (fixed winning device 19) in the game area 3 with a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering a game ball. Also referred to as a “type starter”. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is received (second acquisition information) is acquired based on the game ball entering the second start port 21, and the acquired special information is stored in a second special figure storage unit (second acquisition information storage). Means). And if the predetermined condition defined beforehand is satisfied, about the oldest (previously memorized) acquisition information among the acquisition information memorized by the 2nd special figure reservation storage part, it is judged whether or not (second special symbol validity judgment) And the second special symbol is variably displayed, and the second special symbol is stopped and displayed based on the result of the determination. That is, the first start port 20 is a start port for variably displaying the first special symbol, and the second start port 21 is a start port for variably displaying the second special symbol.

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

  To the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable winning opening”) having a first big winning opening 30 and a second big winning opening 35. And a second grand prize-winning device 36 (also referred to as “second variable pitching entrance”) provided in the present embodiment, and in the present embodiment, directly above the first grand prize-winning device 31 (first grand prize-winning mouth 30). The second grand prize winning device 36 (second grand prize winning opening 35) is arranged. The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entrance 31 is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 32 so that the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and the game ball can enter (open state). And can be changed.

  The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37, and opens / closes the second big prize winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second big winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. In other words, the second variable entrance 36 is in an inaccessible state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter and in an enterable state (open state) in which a game ball can enter by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. And can be changed.

  In addition, the second grand prize winning device 36 identifies a specific area 39 and a non-specific area 49 through which a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 can pass and a game ball that has entered the second major prize opening 35. The movable piece 150 is configured to be guided (sorted) to the area 39 or the non-specific area 49. The movable piece 150 is driven by a movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5). The movable piece 150 is triggered by the opening of the second big prize opening 35, in other words, the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37. Operation starts. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not in operation (non-operating state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is guided to the non-specific area 49 and the specific area. It is impossible to pass 39. On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39, and the specific area 39 can be passed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a probability changing operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big prize winning device 31. Details of the opening of the second big prize opening 35 (the opening operation of the opening and closing member 37) and the operation of the movable piece 150 will be described later. Note that the high probability state is one of the gaming benefits provided to the player separately from the special game.

  A gate 28 and a gate 29 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass are provided in the right region and the left region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3, respectively. When a game ball passes through either the gate 28 or the gate 29, a random number for normal symbol determination (acquisition information) or the like (acquisition information) is acquired based on the passage, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the second start port A normal symbol determination to determine whether or not 21 is in an open state is executed and the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.

  In this way, the left game area (first game area) on the left side of the center of the game area in a state where the game area 3 where various entrances and the like are arranged faces the game machine (facing the game machine). It can be divided into 3A and right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. The hitting method in which the game ball is fired so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is referred to as left strike, and the strike method in which the game ball is fired in the right game area 3B so as to flow down is referred to as right strike. . In this pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game (in a normal gaming state or a non-short-time state), the left hand is aimed at entering the gate 29, the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, etc. . On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging decision based on the entry to the first starting port 20 is a win and the gaming state changes (when it changes from a non-time-short state to a time-short state), the gate 28 and the second start are made by right-handing. Aiming to enter the mouth 21, the first grand prize opening 30, and the second big prize opening 35. When a game ball enters the first starting port 20, the second starting port 21, the first major winning port 30, the second major winning port 35, and the general winning port 27, the respective starting ports are preliminarily set. A predetermined number of game balls (also called “prize balls”) are paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 has a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops, and a second special symbol display that displays the second special symbol in a variable manner and stopped. 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) for variably displaying and stopping the normal symbol. In addition, the main indicator 40 includes a first special figure hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored decision determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the determination information (second display) related to the second special symbol. 2nd special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of stored 2 special figure hold), and a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the number of stored operation (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. ing.

  The main display 40 also includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination is successful, the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination. When the result is a win, the round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed, the gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the shooting direction of the game ball, that is, right-handed A firing direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether it should be left-handed or left-handed. Various displays included in the main display 40 are display-controlled by a main controller described later. The change display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the first start port 20 as an opportunity. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball enters the second start port 21 as an opportunity. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. In addition, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold display unit 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and depending on the special symbol (stop symbol) that has been stopped and displayed, the special symbol display unit 41 enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of the determination based on the ball (special symbol success / failure determination, jackpot lottery) is notified. Further, the special symbol (stop symbol) displayed in a stopped state is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol success / failure determination (big hit type determination). If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information, specific mode) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed A special game (big hit game) is performed in which the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “ip” and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination. For example, when the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three “ijn” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R first big hit symbol). When the second big hit (12R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs “ijk” are turned on and the rest are turned off (12R second big hit symbol). When the third big hit (12R big hit) is reached, the three “ijl” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (12R third big hit symbol). When the fourth big hit (7R big hit) is reached, the four “jnop” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R fourth big hit symbol). In addition, when the fifth big hit (7R big hit) is reached, the four “mnop” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R fifth big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two “lo” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (outage symbol). On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by “a to h”, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination. For example, when the result of the second special symbol success / failure determination is the sixth big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs “abd” are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R sixth big hit symbol). Also, when the seventh big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four “cdeh” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R seventh big hit symbol). In addition, when the eighth big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs “cdgh” are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R eighth big hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs “eh” are turned on and the rest are turned off (out of symbol). Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, such that light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21, various information (“acquired information”) such as a special symbol success / failure determination random number or the like based on the received ball. The obtained various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 85 included in the RAM of the main control unit 80. Specifically, when there is a ball entering the first starting port 20, the acquired information is stored in the first special figure storage unit 85a as the first special figure reservation. Further, when there is a ball entering the second starting port 21, the acquired information is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as the second special figure reservation. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”. .

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol change display based on the special figure hold becomes possible (when the change start condition for each special figure hold is established). (Starts variable display). The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entrance of the game ball to the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the entrance, that is, the special symbol Even during the execution of the variable display or the special game, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the pitch, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of special figure hold (the number of hold) is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two “uv” LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold. The number of holds is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit) is set so that both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode in which the u LED is turned off and the v LED is turned on in red, such as “u □ v ●”, can be used. Further, when the number of holdings is 2, a display mode in which the u LED is lit in red and the v LED is turned off, such as “u ● v □”. In addition, when the number of holds is 3, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which both LEDs are lit in red, such as “u ● v ●”.

  Further, when the number of holdings is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲” to make a display mode. The second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs “wx”, and the second special figure hold is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure hold. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  The normal symbol variation display is performed when the game ball passes to the gate 28 or 29. In the normal symbol display 42, the normal symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol validity determination based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 or the gate 29 is performed according to the stopped normal symbol (stop symbol). The result of is notified. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols based on the normal symbol determination. If the stopped normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second start port 21 is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28 or the gate 29, various information (also referred to as “acquisition information”) such as a random number for normal symbol success / failure determination is acquired and acquired based on the passage. The various types of information are temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the saved map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that the normal symbol validity determination random number corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined, and the normal symbol variation display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 or the gate 29 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, during the normal symbol variation display or the execution of the auxiliary game Even in the middle, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not to accept a normal symbol for the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit. The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general map hold indicator 44 is composed of two “qr” LEDs, and displays the number of general map holds by turning on the LED according to the number of general map holds. is there. For example, when the number of hold is 0, “q □ r □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit), both LEDs are turned off, and the number of held is 1 In this case, a display mode can be adopted in which the q LED is turned off and the r LED is lit in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Also, the number of holds 2 to 4 is determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a main control board 80 (also referred to as “main control unit” or “game control unit”) that performs control related to game profits such as special symbol success / failure determination, normal symbol success / failure determination, and gaming state transition. Sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control unit” or “effect control unit”) for performing control related to effects executed in accordance with the progress of the game, pay-out control board for performing control regarding pay-out of game balls 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), effect symbol 8 displayed on image display device 7, symbol displayed on effect indicator 102, effect first special figure hold display 103a, and effect second special figure hold An image control board 100 (image control unit) that performs display control of the display 103b and the like is provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case storing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with an image control board storage case containing the audio control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board storage case. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for storing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for storing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from other boards via an input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. .

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first gate sensor 28a, a second gate sensor 29a, a first big prize port sensor 30a, and a second big prize port sensor 35a. The specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 49a, and the general entrance sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as “detecting means”.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The gate sensor 29 a is provided in the gate 29 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 29. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first big prize opening 30. The second big prize opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second grand prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the game balls that have entered the second large prize opening 35. is there. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second big prize opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 35. To do. The general entrance sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general entrances 27 to detect a game ball that has entered the general entrance 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, a second start opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, a second large winning opening solenoid 38 and a movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as “driving means”. The second start opening solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first big winning port solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first big winning device 31. is there. The second big prize winning solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second big prize winning device 36. is there. Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special diagram hold indicator 43a, a second special figure hold indicator 43b, a general diagram. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Although the movable decorative member 14 is only partially visible in FIG. 1, it is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

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

  Next, a description will be given of the control related to the determination as to whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is correct. As a result of the special symbol success / failure determination, there are “big hit” and “off”. In the case of “big hit”, the “big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and in the case of “out”, the “off symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined that the game is a big win, a “special game” is executed to open the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol displayed in a stopped state. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "hit game".

  There are several types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots are "15R (round) first jackpot", "12R second jackpot", "12R third jackpot", "7R fourth jackpot", "7R fifth jackpot" There are a total of 8 types of "15R 6 big hits", "2R 7 big hits" and "2R 8 big hits". “15R first big hit” and “15R sixth big hit” are big hits with 15 winning rounds of the first prize winning opening 30 (the first big winning prize opening 30 or the second big winning prize opening 35). “2 big wins” and “12R 3 big hits” are big wins with 12 winning rounds of the 1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35, and “7R 4 big hits” And “7R 5 big hits” are big wins with 7 winning rounds of the 1st big winning opening 30 or the 2nd big winning opening 35, “2R 7 big hits” and “2R The “eighth jackpot” is a jackpot in which the number of times of opening (number of rounds) of the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is two.

  In each of these big wins, only the second grand prize opening 35 (upper university prize opening) is opened while the first big prize opening 30 is closed in the first and second rounds. It is assumed that the first grand prize opening 30 (the lower university prize opening) and the second big prize opening 35 (the upper university prize opening) are opened in even-numbered rounds. That is, after the third round, the first grand prize opening 30 (the lower university prize opening) and the second major prize opening 35 (the upper university prize opening) are alternately opened (the large size shown in FIG. 6). (See the opening order column for the winning opening opening pattern). In addition, a predetermined interval time (closing time) is set between each round, and in this embodiment, the interval time between the first round and the second round, the second round and the third round The interval time between eyes is 2000 ms (2 seconds), and the interval time between other rounds is 200 ms (0.2 seconds).

  Here, the big winning opening opening pattern during the big hit game will be described. First, in the odd-numbered rounds after the third round, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened until 25000 ms (25 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the round, and is closed after the passage of 25000 ms (25 seconds), thereby completing the round. That is, the first big prize opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern of 25000 ms and an opening pattern of 1 opening. It is possible to easily enter a game ball into the first big winning opening 30 opened in this opening pattern by making a right strike. In the odd-numbered round, the second big prize opening 35 is kept in a closed state (a state where a ball cannot be entered, a state where a game ball cannot be received). On the other hand, in the third and subsequent rounds, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened until 16000 ms (16 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the round, and then a 1000 ms (1 second) closing is sandwiched between each opening. On the other hand, one opening of 1000 ms (1 second), one opening of 4000 ms (4 seconds), and two opening of 1000 ms (1 second) are sequentially performed, and then the round is terminated. That is, the second big prize opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern of 23000 ms (second time) for opening and 5 times for opening (second number). The second big prize opening 35 that is opened in this opening pattern can be made to enter the game ball easily at the time of opening for the first 16000ms (16 seconds) by making a right strike, and at the other opening time. There may be a case where a ball is entered and a case where a ball is not entered. Note that in the even-numbered rounds, the first grand prize opening 30 is maintained in a closed state (a state where a ball cannot be entered and a game ball cannot be received).

  Further, in the second round, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened, but the movable piece 150 is operated at the start of the opening (first opening start). Of the eight types of big hits described above, “15R first big hit”, “15R sixth big hit”, “12R second big hit”, “7R fourth big hit” and “2R seventh big hit” It is a big hit (hereinafter also referred to as “V pass planned big hit”) that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows easy passage of game balls to 39. On the other hand, with respect to “12R third big hit”, “7R fifth big hit” and “2R eighth big hit”, the second big prize opening 35 is set in such a manner that it is difficult (impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. It is a big hit to be opened (hereinafter also referred to as “V non-passing planned big hit”). In other words, the “V pass planned jackpot” is a jackpot based on the premise that a high probability state described later (giving a privilege) is generated, and the “V non-passing jackpot” generates a high probability state described later. It is a big hit on the premise that it will not be granted (no privilege will be granted).

  The opening mode of the second grand prize opening 35 and the operation mode of the movable piece 150 in the second round will be described. In the “V pass expected jackpot”, the mode of opening / closing the second big winning hole 35 in the second round (opening pattern) ) In the same manner as the even-numbered rounds after the third round. Then, the operation control of the movable piece 150 is started with the opening (the first opening) when the second grand prize winning opening 35 is opened until 16000 ms (16 seconds) elapses from the start of the round. Specifically, after 80 ms has passed since the first opening of the second grand prize opening 35 (that is, the start of the round), the operation state is set to 80 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on) and then the non-operation state (movable). One solenoid 151 is turned off), and after 2840 ms (about 2.8 seconds) has elapsed, the operation state is again set (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on), and this state is maintained until a maximum of 26000 ms (26 seconds) has elapsed. maintain. For this reason, in the “V pass expected big hit”, the movable piece 150 is continuously in operation after 3000 ms (3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the second round, and therefore 16000 ms (16 seconds) from the start of the second round. During the following 13000 ms (13 seconds), the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39. In addition, even after the opening of 16000 ms (16 seconds) is completed, the opening of 1000 ms (1 second), the opening of 4000 ms (4 seconds), the opening of 1000 ms (1 second), and 1000 ms (1 second). 2 times of 1 second) are performed in order, so that the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 at the time of the opening can also pass through the specific area 39. As a result, the “V passing planned big hit” becomes a big hit with a high possibility that the gaming state after the big hit game will be in a high probability state described later. It should be noted that the second big prize opening 35 that opens with such an opening pattern, that is, an opening pattern of 23000 ms (second time) and an opening pattern of 5 times (second number) (second opening operation) By hitting, it is possible to easily enter the game ball at the first release time of 16000 ms (16 seconds), and at the time of other release, there may be a case where the ball is entered and a case where the ball is not entered.

  On the other hand, in the “V non-passing big hit”, the movable piece 150 is controlled to operate in the same manner as the “V passing big hit” from the start of the second round, and the second big prize opening 35 is set to 100 ms (from the start of the second round). 0.1 second) and then close (open and close for a moment) to finish the round. That is, the second big prize opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern (third opening operation) of an opening time of 100 ms (third time) and an opening frequency of one (third number of times). For this reason, in the “V non-passing expected big hit”, the possibility that the game ball will enter the second grand prize opening 35 in the second round is extremely low (substantially impossible), and the game ball is in the specific area 39. The possibility of passing through is extremely low (substantially impossible). As a result, the “V non-passing expected big hit” is a big hit with a low possibility that the gaming state after the big hit game will be in a high probability state described later (in other words, a normal state (low probability state) described later). It is a big hit with high possibility. As described above, in this embodiment, whether or not the second round of the big hit game is set to the high probability state is determined based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. "Bonus decision game".

  Also, in the first round, the second big prize opening 35 is opened, but the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 is made different depending on the type of the big hit. That is, in the first round of “15R first big hit” and “15R sixth big hit”, the second big winning opening 35 is opened a plurality of times, and the mode of the opening / closing operation is the third round described above. It is the same as the subsequent even rounds. For this reason, in the first round of “15R first big hit” and “15R sixth big hit”, it becomes possible to easily enter the game ball into the second big winning opening 35 by making a right strike. Further, the first round of “12R second big hit”, “7R fourth big hit” and “2R seventh big hit” (scheduled V pass big hit) is the above-mentioned “V non-passed big hit” (12R third big hit, 7R The second big prize opening 35 is opened in the same manner as the second round of the fifth big hit and the 2R eighth big hit). That is, the second grand prize winning opening 35 is opened for 100 ms (0.1 seconds) from the start of the round, and then closed to end the round. Therefore, in the first round of “12R second big hit”, “7R fourth big hit” and “2R seventh big hit” (V pass expected big hit), the opening time is 100 ms (first time) and the number of times of opening (first time) Number of times) opening pattern (first opening operation), the second grand prize opening 35 is opened, and the possibility that the game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 is extremely low (substantially impossible). .

  The first rounds of “12R 3rd big hit”, “7R 5th big hit” and “2R 8th big hit” are the aforementioned “12R 2nd big hit”, “7R 4th big hit” and “2R 7th big hit”. In the form in which the first round and the second round are connected, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened a plurality of times (see FIG. 47). That is, the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the first round of “12R third big hit”, “7R fifth big hit” and “2R eighth big hit” which are “V non-passing big hit” is “V pass Opening pattern of the first round (first opening operation) and opening pattern of the second round (second opening operation) of “scheduled big hit” “12R second big hit”, “7R fourth big hit” and “2R seventh big hit” ) In combination with an interval time (2000 ms in this case). Specifically, after the second grand prize opening 35 is opened for 100 ms (0.1 second) from the start of the round (first opening operation), it is opened for 16000 ms (16 seconds) after closing for 2000 ms, and then 1000 ms. (1 second) closing between each opening, 1 opening of 1000 ms (1 second), 1 opening of 4000 ms (4 seconds), 2 opening of 1000 ms (1 second) ( The second opening operation) is performed in order. For this reason, the first rounds of “12R third big hit”, “7R fifth big hit” and “2R eighth big hit” seem to be “12R second big hit”, “7R fourth big hit” and “2R seventh big hit”. This is the same as the case where the first to second rounds of “big hit” are performed (end of the second round) (see FIG. 47). This makes it difficult for the player to distinguish between “scheduled V pass big hit” and “scheduled V non-pass big hit” (for example, “7R fourth big hit” and “7R fifth big hit”) having the same number of rounds. In this embodiment, the movable piece 150 (sorting member) for sorting whether or not to guide the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 to the specific area 39 is operated only in the second round. The other rounds are not supposed to work. For this reason, for the player, when a big hit with round numbers “12”, “7”, “2” occurs, pay attention to the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 35 from the first round in the big hit game concerned Even so, it is difficult to determine whether or not the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high-probability state described later (whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39).

  In addition, the distribution probability for each big hit in the determination of success / failure of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 35% for the 15R first big hit, 5% for the 12R second big hit, 30% for the 12R third big hit, and 7R fourth. The big hit is 10% and the 7R fifth big hit is 20%. When divided into the V passing expected hit and the V non-passing expected hit, the V passing expected hit is 50% and the V non-passing expected hit is 50%. Yes. On the other hand, the distribution probability for each big hit in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 35% for 15R first big hit, 15% for 2R seventh big hit, and 50% for 2R eighth big hit. When the V passing planned jackpot and the V non-passing expected jackpot are divided, the V passing expected jackpot is 50% and the V nonpassing jackpot is 50%.

  Here, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether or not the big hit is made is based on a “special symbol winning / non-decision random number (also referred to as“ winning determination information ”)”. The determination is made on the basis of “a jackpot type determination random number (also referred to as“ symbol determination random number ”or“ symbol determination information ”)”. As shown in FIG. 7A, the special symbol success / failure determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 629”, and the big hit type determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”. In addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number, the random number (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 includes “variation pattern random number”. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”).

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 198”. In addition, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 or the gate 29 include a normal symbol success / failure random number shown in FIG. The random number for normal symbol determination is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second start port 21 (normal symbol lottery). Normal design random numbers take values in the range of "0 to 240".

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

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

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

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 8D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the second start port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit in the non-time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs an opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second start port is in the open state during that period. Become. Also, if the result of the normal symbol win / fail determination is a win in the short time state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the special game in the case of 15R first big hit, 12R second big hit, 7R fourth big hit, 15R sixth big hit, 2R seventh big hit, If the game ball is passed to the specific area 39 during the special game, the special symbol has a high probability state, the special symbol has a short time state, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are executed or when a big hit game is executed. If the game ball has not passed through the specific area 39, the normal state of the special symbol, the short time state of the special symbol, and the high base state are set.

  In addition, the game state after the special game in the case of 12R third big hit and 2R eighth big hit is very difficult for the game ball to pass the specific area 39 during the special game. While the special symbol is in the normal state, the special symbol is in the short time state and the high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability and high base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39, the “highly accurate base state” is set.

  In addition, the game state after the special game in the case of the 7R fifth big hit is that it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the special game, so that the normal state of the special symbol is reached. The special symbol becomes a non-time-short state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. Although the possibility is extremely low, if a game ball passes through the specific area 39, a special symbol has a high probability state, a special symbol has a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate low base state”.

  Also, in this embodiment, the gaming state becomes a “high probability and high base state” due to the occurrence of the 12R second big hit, and the gaming state becomes a “low probability high base state” due to the occurrence of the 12R third big hit. In some cases, after the end of a special game (big hit game), it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the probability variation function is activated, that is, whether it is a high probability state or a normal state (low probability state). It is trying to become. A state in which it is difficult to recognize whether the state is a high probability state or a normal state (low probability state) is referred to as a “probability non-notification state”. Similarly, when the gaming state becomes a “high probability and high base state” due to the occurrence of the 2R seventh big hit, and when the gaming state becomes the “low probability high base state” due to the occurrence of the 2R eighth big hit. The state after the end of the special game (big hit game) is the “probability non-notification state”. In this “probability non-notification state”, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not it is in a high probability state through the appearance (apparent) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as effects performed in accordance with the progress of the game (substantially) Impossible). This “probability non-notification state” can be generated, for example, until a special symbol variation display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), which is the end condition of the “low probability base state”.

  On the other hand, if the gaming state becomes a “highly accurate and high base state” due to any occurrence of 15R 1st big hit, 7R 4th big hit or 15R 6th big hit, This is a state that is clear to the player and is a so-called “probability game state” for the player. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, four games of “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, “high accuracy low base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are provided as gaming states. Although the state can be set, it is not always necessary to set the four gaming states. For example, the “highly accurate and low base state” of the four gaming states described above may not be provided.

  Here, the second start port 21 is provided below the first start port 20, and even when left-handed to fire a game ball in the left game area 3A, the game ball is fired in the right game area 3B. Even if right-handed, all are arranged so that they can enter the ball. On the other hand, according to the arrangement of the game parts such as the obstacle nail 16 (gauge configuration), the first starter 20 launches the game ball in the right game area 3B when the left-handed game ball is launched in the left game area 3A. It is arranged so as to enter more balls into the first starting port 20 than to make a right turn. In the first embodiment, since the second special symbol success / failure determination is set to be more advantageous than the first special symbol success / failure determination, in the high base state in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased. From the right-handed position, it is preferable that the first start port 20 is not entered or difficult to enter. As a result, in the low base state (non-time-short state), the frequency of entering the start opening (the first start opening 20 and the second start opening 21) is greater when the game ball is advanced to the left game area 3A by left-handed. It is high and can play games advantageously. Further, since the gate 29 is also provided in the left game area 3A, if the game ball passes through the gate 29 and the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is successful, the second start port 21 is in a short time. Open state. Thereby, it is possible to cause the game ball to enter the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 by firing the game ball in the left game area 3A by left-handed strike.

  Further, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is easily opened compared to the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. It has become. Further, since the second special symbol success / failure determination is set to be more advantageous than the first special symbol success / failure determination, in the high base state, the right game area 3B having a low possibility of entering the first start port 20 is low. It is said that the player can advance the game more advantageously by making a right-handed shot of the game ball. Accordingly, the game ball is allowed to enter the second start port 21 (without the game ball entering the first start port 20) while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol success / failure determination. Make a right strike. As a result, it is possible to make the determination of success / failure more advantageous than to make a left-hand strike, and to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is acceptable). In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be fired to the right game area.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, the game can proceed more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state. Further, the first start port 20 is a non-variable start port. However, the first start port 20 is moved to the first start port 20 by a game nail 16 disposed around the first start port 20 or a game part disposed in the game area. Is set to have a predetermined frequency. That is, in the low base state, it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the variable second starting port 21. For this reason, in the low base state (non-time-short state), a left-hand strike is made so that the game ball enters the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not to win special symbols) rather than making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be fired to the left game area.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, a first big prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second big winning hole sensor 35a, the general winning hole sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored as prize ball information in the output buffer of the RAM. Also, a detection signal from a lower plate full detection sensor for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

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

  Following normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting port sensor detection processing (S204), general map motion processing (S205), special symbol motion processing (S206), and specific area sensor detection processing (S207) Then, a start ball entering process (S208) and a power-off monitoring process (S209) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S210) not closely related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28 or gate 29, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a or gate sensor 29a. Is determined (S301). If a game ball has passed through gate 28 or gate 29 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal figure holding balls, specifically, the counter for counting the number of holding the general drawing held in RAM) It is determined whether or not (value) is 4 or more (S302). If no game ball passes through either the gate 28 or the gate 29 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

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

  In S305, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S305). If it is determined in S305 that a game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the process proceeds to S306. On the other hand, if it is determined in S305 that no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309. In S306, the number of reserved special figure 1 balls (the number of first special figure reserved stored in the first special figure reserved storage unit, specifically, the number of first special figure reserved provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80). It is determined whether the value of the counter to be counted has reached 4 (upper limit) (S306). If it is determined that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309. When it is determined in S306 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is less than four (NO in S306), 1 is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls (S307). .

  Next, a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process is performed (S308), and the process proceeds to S309. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-A) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, the jackpot type determination random number The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number value shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random value (acquired) Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in the first special figure storage unit 85b. Thereby, when a game ball enters into the 1st starting port 20, the acquired information acquired based on the said entrance is memorize | stored in a 1st special figure holding | maintenance memory | storage part with an upper limit.

  In S309, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S309). If it is determined in S309 that no game ball has entered the second start port 21 (NO in S309), the process ends. If it is determined in S309 that a game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S309), the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations stored in the second special figure storage unit) Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of the second special figure holding counter provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 has reached four (upper limit) (S310). If it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached four (YES in S310), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S310 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than four (NO in S310), "1" is added to the number of special figure 2 reserved balls (S311).

  Next, in S312, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process is performed (S312), and the process ends. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (Label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7A). A numerical value is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved figure 1 reserved balls in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

[Usuzu movement process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal drawing operation process (S205), the processing related to the normal symbol display device 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and “normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each of these stages. . If the “normal operation status” is “1” (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the “normal operation status” is “2” (S401) NO at S403, YES at S403), normal symbol variation processing (S404) is performed, and when the “normal figure movement status” is “3” (both NO at S401 and S403, YES at S405), the normal symbol is fixed The process (S406) is performed, and when the “normal operation status” is “4” (NO in all of S401, S403, and S405), the ordinary electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is “1” by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), it is first determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S501), and if it is “0” (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a later-described normal symbol success / failure determination process is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol success / failure determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the gaming state is a short-time state, the ordinary symbol variation pattern with a 1 second variation time is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, the normal symbol variation pattern with the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, after the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process is terminated. In the normal symbol variation start process, the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to “2”. In the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol success / failure determination processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol success / failure determination process (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol success / failure determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is a time reduction state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, it is in the time reduction state (YES in S602), the table for the time reduction state (the hit determination value is the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8C). Based on “0” to “239”), it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the high-probability normal-winning determination (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol appropriateness determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, if it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state in the normal symbol per determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit based on a low-probability standard winning / failing determination based on the winning determination values of “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal map win / fail determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per normal map) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the display is stopped. A normal symbol (unusual symbol) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning (per normal map) is determined in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per display to be stopped (per symbol in the general pattern) is determined (S607), and the per-normal symbol flag is turned ON (S608). ) Finish the process.

[Normal design random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503), normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the normal symbol holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each general map hold in the general map storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order reserved storage in the ordinary figure storage area, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth ordinary figure storage area is cleared to 0 (S703). ) Finish the process. In this way, ordinary map suspension is digested in order of suspension.

[Normal symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol variation processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has passed (S801). On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to “3” (S803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result (the normal symbol of the normal symbol or the off normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is satisfied (S804), Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), it is first determined whether or not the universal symbol flag is ON (S901). If the ordinary figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the ordinary figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is subsequently determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time reduction state is in effect (S902). If it is in the time-short state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time-short state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the release pattern in the short-time state is an release pattern in which the release for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, “3” is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

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

[Normal electric equipment processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), it is first determined whether or not the end-of-usual flag is ON (S1001). The normal hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a win.

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

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

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

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) subsequent to the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the process related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) is divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. If the “special figure operation status” is “1” (YES in S1101), a special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed. If the “special figure operation status” is “2” (S1101) NO in S1103, YES in S1103), special symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if the “special symbol operation status” is “3” (both NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed Processing (S1106) is performed, and when the “special drawing operation status” is “4” (NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105), special electric accessory processing (S1107) as a big hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is “1” by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol stand-by process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) related to the first start port 20 is “0” (S1201). ). FIG. 1 When the number of reserved balls is “0”, that is, when it is determined that there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20 (YES in S1201), 2. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (special figure 2 reserved number of balls) related to the starting port 21 is “0” (S1206). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 2 reserved ball number is also “0”, that is, there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21 (YES in S1206), the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during execution of a customer waiting demo screen) (S1211), and if it is determined that the standby screen is being displayed (YES in S1211) ) Finish the process. If it is determined in S1211 that the standby screen is not displayed (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is performed to display the standby screen (S1212), and the processing ends.

  When it is determined in S1201 that the number of special figure 1 held balls is not "0", that is, there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the first starting port 20 (NO in S1201) Special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1202), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1204), special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Finish. Further, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is “0” but the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, a random number related to the first starting port 20 If there is no memory of the counter value, but there is one or more random number counter values acquired due to the ball entering the second starting port 21, the special figure 2 determination process (S1207), which will be described later, The fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208) in FIG. 2, the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order, and the process ends. Thus, in the present embodiment, the change display of the second special symbol based on the second special figure hold is performed only when the first special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the first special symbol hold (variation display of the first special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol).

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (ie, the first special figure reservation first piece). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol adequacy determination random number counter (the oldest storage) stored in the (RAM area corresponding to) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, it is a big hit determination table (big hit determination value is “3” and “3” for the normal state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A)). 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is determined as “big hit” (YES in S1305), the value of the big hit type determining random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read and shown in FIG. 8B. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not “big hit” (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process ends. In the case of determination of success / failure related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of determination of success / failure related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table. Here, the jackpot determination (special symbol success / failure determination) and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as “determination”, respectively, and may be referred to as “determination” including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot determination. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as “determination results”.

  Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 7R lamp, a 12R lamp, and a 15R lamp. For example, when the 2R seventh big hit or the 2R eighth big hit is reached, the 2R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is determined and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as “2R ▲ 7RΔ12RΔ15RΔ” (for example, ▲: lit, Δ: unlit). Further, when the 7R fourth big hit or the 7R fifth big hit is reached, the 7R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ7R ▲ 12RΔ15RΔ”. When the 12R second big hit or the 12R third big hit is reached, the 12R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ7RΔ12R ▲ 15RΔ”. Further, when the 15R first big hit or the 15R fourth big hit is reached, the 15R lamp is turned on at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is fixedly displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “2RΔ7RΔ12RΔ15R ▲”.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the time-short state is set (S1401). If it is determined in S1401 that the time is not short (NO in S1401), then whether or not there is a special figure 2 hold, that is, one or more special figure 2 hold (holding information) is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit. It is determined whether it is stored (S1402). If it is determined in S1402 that special figure 2 hold is not stored (NO in S1402), the process proceeds to S1403 and subsequent steps, and if it is determined in S1402 that special figure 2 hold is stored (YES in S1402) ), And shifts to the processing after S1406. That is, in the first embodiment, in the process of selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the non-time-saving state, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected, the reserved memory (special diagram) related to the second special symbol is selected. A variation pattern is selected using a different variation pattern table depending on whether (2 hold) is (predetermined number). That is, the selection conditions (also referred to as “variation conditions”) for the variation pattern of the first special symbol differ depending on whether or not there is a storage for holding the second special symbol (special diagram 2 retention). Thereby, the variation pattern selection control of the first special symbol, that is, the variation mode of the first special symbol to be executed can be diversified.

  In S1403, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1403). If it is determined in S1403 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1403), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 9A (S1404), and the process proceeds to S1405. The fluctuation pattern table A is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol when there is no special figure 2 suspension in the non-time-short state, and is a fluctuation pattern table used when the determination result is a big hit. Specifically, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the first special symbol (however, no special symbol 2 is reserved) jackpot table To do. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected.

  In this embodiment, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. The table (variation pattern table) for determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol is determined when the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined (when the variation diagram selection process is performed). ) Is different depending on whether or not a special figure 2 hold is stored (one or more in this embodiment). Specifically, when there is no special figure 2 hold, based on the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination and the number of first special symbols held, one of the variation pattern tables A to C is used (first Determine a variation pattern (based on a variation condition of 1). In addition, when there is a special figure 2 hold, the table of any of the variation pattern tables D to I is selected based on the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination and the combined hold number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To determine the variation pattern (based on the second variation condition).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1403 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1403), it is then determined whether the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1417). The reserved number here is the number of memories including information for which the variation pattern is being determined by this processing, and therefore the number of reserved memories is any one of “1 to 4”. That is, the number of reserved memories remaining as undigested reserved memories is “1 to 3”. If it is determined in S1417 that the number of holds is “1” or “2” (YES in S1417), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table B (S1418), and the process proceeds to S1405. This variation pattern table B is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is no special figure 2 hold in the non-time-short state, and the result of the determination of failure is not good, and the number of the first special figure hold Is a variation pattern table used when “1” or “2”. Specifically, referring to the table for the first special symbol (however, special figure 2 is not on hold) detachment (number of held balls “1, 2”), based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) The variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected.

  If it is determined in S1417 that the number of reserved first special symbols is not “1” or “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1417), the variation pattern is based on the variation pattern table C. Select (S1419), and the process proceeds to S1405. This variation pattern table C is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is no special figure 2 suspension in the non-time-short state, and the result of the determination of failure is not satisfied, and the number of the first special diagram suspension Is a variation pattern table used when “3” or “4”. Specifically, referring to the table for the first special symbol (however, the special figure 2 is not on hold) detachment (the number of held balls is “3, 4”), based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) The variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. The variation pattern table B is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a variation pattern with a relatively long variation time than the variation pattern table C. The shortest variation time (12000 ms) that can be selected in the variation pattern table B is longer than that of the variation pattern table C (4000 ms).

  If it is determined in S1402 that the special figure 2 hold is stored (YES in S1402), that is, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected with one or more special figure 2 hold stored. In this case, the process proceeds to S1406. In S1406, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1406). If it is determined in S1406 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1406), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table D (S1407), and the process proceeds to S1405. The variation pattern table D is a table for determining a variation pattern of the first special symbol when the special figure 2 is held in the non-time-short state, and is a variation pattern table used when the result of the determination is a big hit. Specifically, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the first special symbol (however, with special symbol 2 holding) jackpot table To do. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P12 to P15 is selected.

  As a result, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined, the variation pattern table when the determination result is a big hit is made different depending on whether or not there is a (predetermined number) special diagram 2 suspension. Thereby, depending on whether or not there is a (predetermined number) special figure 2 hold, a different variation pattern can be executed as the variation pattern related to the big hit. Specifically, when the fluctuation pattern is determined by the fluctuation pattern table D used when there is a special figure 2 hold, there is no case where the fluctuation pattern is determined by the fluctuation pattern table A used when there is no special figure 2 hold. , And a variation pattern P13 of variation time of “6000 ms” (see FIG. 9A). Thereby, when determining the variation pattern related to the first special symbol, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on whether or not there is a special symbol 2 hold, diversify the variation pattern determination control of the first special symbol, Diversify the variation pattern (variation mode) to be executed.

  Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when there is a special figure 2 suspension as the variation pattern of the first special symbol is more diversified than the variation pattern that can be selected when there is no special diagram 2 suspension. This makes it possible to increase the gaming interest by focusing attention on the presence or absence of special figure 2 when selecting (determining) the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Similarly, even if the determination result is out of place, even if the total number of holds is the same depending on whether or not the special figure 2 hold is (predetermined number), the change pattern of the first special symbol is changed to a different change pattern table. To choose based on. Thereby, when determining the variation pattern concerning the first special symbol, it is possible to determine a different variation pattern depending on whether or not there is a special diagram 2 suspension. In addition, when there is a special figure 2 hold, a different variation pattern table is used depending on the total number of hold of special figure 1 hold and special figure 2 hold. It is possible to increase the execution possibility of the aspect) and to confirm the execution of a specific variation pattern (special variation aspect).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1406 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1406), it is then determined whether the number of holds is “2” (S1408). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is set to any value from “2” to “4”. Further, the number of reservations referred to here is the total number of reservations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, the number of holdings (the total number of holdings) is set to “2” or more because there are at least a first special symbol for which a variation pattern is determined and one or more special figure 2 holdings. This is because the total number of suspensions is at least two. Thus, in this pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner in preference to the second special symbol, and there is no special figure 2 hold when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol. In this case, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of reserved first special symbols. In addition, when there is a special figure 2 hold, the variation pattern is determined based on the total number of hold of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  If it is determined in S1408 that the number of holds is “2” (YES in S1408), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table E (S1409), and the process proceeds to S1405. This variation pattern table E is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is a special figure 2 hold in the non-time-short state, the result of the determination of failure is not good, and the total pending number is “2”. This is a variation pattern table used in Specifically, referring to the table for the first special symbol (however, special figure 2 is held) off (reserved ball number “2”), based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1), 1 Select a special pattern variation pattern. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P16 to P19 is selected. Here, the variation pattern table E has the same types of variation patterns that can be selected (determinable) as the variation pattern table B used in the case where there is no second special figure suspension and the number of suspension is the same. The selection ratio is also the same. Instead of such a table, a special variation pattern such as a variation pattern of “60000 ms” may be selected in the variation pattern table E.

  In S1408, when it is determined that the total number of pending reservations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (also simply referred to as “total number of pending reservations”) is not “2” (NO in S1408), then the total number of pending reservations is “ Whether it is “3” or “4” is determined (S1410). If it is determined in S1410 that the total pending number is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table F (S1411), and the process proceeds to S1405. This variation pattern table F is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is a special figure 2 hold in the non-time-short state, and the result of the determination of failure is not good, and the number of the second special figure hold Is a variation pattern table used when “3” or “4”. Specifically, referring to the table for the first special symbol (however, with special figure 2 holding) detachment (the number of holding balls “3 or 4”), based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) The variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P20 to P23 is selected.

  Here, in the fluctuation pattern table F, a special fluctuation pattern P21 having a fluctuation time of “60000 ms” that is not selected in the fluctuation pattern tables A to C used when there is no second special figure hold can be selected. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the total number of suspensions is three or more, and to enhance the gaming interest.

  If it is determined in S1410 that the total pending number is neither “3” nor “4” (NO in S1410), then whether the total pending number is “5” or “6”. Determine (S1412). If it is determined in S1412 that the total pending number is “5” or “6” (YES in S1412), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table G (S1413), and the process proceeds to S1405. To do. This variation pattern table G is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is a special figure 2 hold in a non-time-short state, and the result of the determination of failure or failure is unsatisfactory, and the total pending number is “5 or 6 ”is a variation pattern table used in the case of 6”. Specifically, referring to the table for the first special symbol (however, special figure 2 is held) off (reserved ball number “5 or 6”), based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) The variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected. In the first embodiment, one of the variation patterns P24 to P27 is selected.

  Here, the variation pattern table G is set to have a higher possibility of selecting the variation pattern P25 of “60000 ms” which is a special variation pattern than the variation pattern table F. In addition to this, the possibility of the appearance of the fluctuation pattern P24 of “75000 ms” which is likely to be executed when the game effect time (fluctuation time) is relatively long and the probability of a big hit is high. Set higher than. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether there is a large number (5 or more) of the total number of pending suspensions, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment interest.

  If it is determined in S1412 that the total pending number is neither “5” nor “6” (NO in S1412), it is then determined whether the total pending number is “7” (S1414). If it is determined in S1414 that the total pending number is “7” (YES in S1414), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table H (S1415), and the process proceeds to S1405. This variation pattern table H is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is a special figure 2 hold in a non-time-short state, the result of the determination of failure is not good, and the total pending number is “7”. It is a fluctuation pattern table used in the case of. Specifically, referring to the table for the first special symbol (however, special figure 2 is held) off (reserved ball number “7”), based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1), 1 Select a special pattern variation pattern. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P28 to P30 is selected.

  Here, the variation pattern table H is set to have a higher possibility of selecting the variation pattern P29 of “60000 ms”, which is a special variation pattern, than the variation pattern table G. In addition, the possibility of appearance of the above-mentioned “75000 ms” variation pattern P28 is set higher than the variation pattern tables A to G. Further, the selectable variation patterns are less than the variation pattern tables A to G, and the feasibility of a specific variation pattern is increased. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the total number of pending reservations is large (7 or more), and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  If it is determined in S1414 that the total pending number is not “7”, that is, the total pending number is “8” (NO in S1414), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table I (S1416), The process proceeds to S1405. This variation pattern table I is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is a special figure 2 suspension in a non-time-short state, and the result of the determination of failure is not satisfied, and the total number of suspensions is “8”. This is a variation pattern table used in the case of (i.e., when the holding upper limit). Specifically, referring to the table for the first special symbol (however, special figure 2 is held) off (reserved ball number “8”), based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1), 1 Select a special pattern variation pattern. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P31 is selected.

  Here, in the variation pattern table I, the variation pattern is only the variation pattern P31 of “75000 ms” described above, so that a special variation pattern is always executed. Further, instead of the “75000 ms” variation pattern, the “60000 ms” variation pattern may be selected, or either the “75000 ms” variation pattern or the “60000 ms” variation pattern must be selected. You may be made to do. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to whether or not the total number of pending reservations is large (8 or more, whether the upper limit has been reached), and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the time is short (NO in S1401), it is then determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1420). If it is determined that the state is the short time state, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected using the variation pattern tables A to C for the short time state shown in FIG. 9B. If it is determined in S1420 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1420), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 9B (S1421), and the process proceeds to S1405. Here, the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the time reduction state is selected using the same table as the variation pattern tables A to C used when there is no special figure 2 suspension in the non-time reduction state.

  This is because it is assumed that the time-short state is mainly based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (the game progress is advantageous to the player), and in particular as the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the time-short state. This is because no special one is set. Instead of this, the table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the time reduction state may be a variation pattern table in which a variation pattern different from the non-time reduction state can be set. Also, the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the time reduction state is different from the non-time reduction state, and whether or not the first special symbol is retained regardless of whether or not there is the second special symbol suspension when selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Selected based on number. That is, the selection mode (selection condition) of the variation pattern of the first special symbol is different between the non-short-time state and the short-time state. The variation pattern table A is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the short-time state, and is a variation pattern table used when the determination result is a big hit. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected.

  If it is determined in S1420 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1420), it is then determined whether the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1422). When it is determined in S1422 that the number of reserved first symbol symbols is “1” or “2” (YES in S1422), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table B (S1423), and S1405 Move on to processing. This variation pattern table B is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the short-time state, when the result of the determination is wrong and the number of the first special diagram suspension is “1 or 2”. It is a fluctuation pattern table to be used. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected.

  Also, if it is determined in S1422 that the number of reserved symbols in the first special symbol is neither “1” nor “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1422), the fluctuation A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern table C (S1424), and the process proceeds to S1405. This variation pattern table C is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol in the short-time state, when the result of the determination is wrong and the number of the first special diagram suspension is “3 or 4”. It is a fluctuation pattern table to be used. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, other processing shown in FIG. 23 is performed (S1405), and the processing is terminated. In other processing (S1405), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

  As described above, the first special symbol variation pattern selection process of the first embodiment employs a novel control that has not been conventionally used. Specifically, the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol is a predetermined number ("1" or more) when the variation time of the first special symbol is determined in the non-time-short state. ) Depending on whether it is stored or not, it is determined using a different variation pattern table. Then, when determining the variation time of the first special symbol, if a predetermined number of special figure 2 hold is not stored, the first special symbol shown in FIG. 9A (however, special figure 2 no hold) The variation time is determined using the variation pattern table for use. In addition, when a predetermined number of special figure 2 reservations are stored, the fluctuation time is determined using the first special symbol (provided that special figure 2 hold is present) fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9A.

  As a result, even if the total number of holds is the same in the same non-time-saving state, the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation) can be changed using a different fluctuation pattern table depending on whether the total number of holds includes special figure 2 hold or not. Aspect) is determined. Thereby, different variation patterns can be determined. In addition, by determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the presence / absence of the number of other special symbols and the number of suspensions, it is possible to make the variation pattern determination pattern difficult to predict for the player, and to enhance the gaming interest. And In addition, the variation pattern determination control can be diversified, and the variation pattern to be executed can be diversified. Here, the state of determining the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol using the “variation pattern table for the first special symbol (however, no special symbol 2 is reserved)” is referred to as “first variation condition”. It is also said that the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined based on the above. Further, the state in which the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol is determined using the “variation pattern table for the first special symbol (provided that special symbol 2 is reserved)” is based on the “second variation condition”. It is also said that the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (A), the variation pattern table for the first special symbol (however, with special figure 2 reserved) and the variation pattern table for the first special symbol (but with no special figure 2 reserved) are: Different variation patterns can be determined as the variation pattern (variation time) selected when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out (or a big hit). Specifically, in the variation pattern table for the first special symbol (provided that there is special diagram 2 on hold), a variation pattern having a variation time of “6000 ms” can be selected, whereas the first special symbol ( However, in the variation pattern table for special figure 2 no hold, the variation pattern is not selected. As a result, if the variation pattern table for the first special symbol (however, with special figure 2 reserved) is selected using the variation pattern table for the first special symbol (but with special figure 2 reserved), the first special symbol (however, special figure 2 with no reservation) is used. Rather than selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol using the variation pattern table, it is possible to diversify the variation pattern to be executed. In addition, the main control unit 80 that performs this “special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process” is also referred to as “first fluctuation mode determining means”.

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1204), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure storage unit 85a is one level lower (for example, the first special figure storage unit 85a is made up of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003") , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is stored (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1204) is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1205) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

  In the special symbol stand-by process (S1102) of FIG. 21, when the special figure 1 reserved ball number is “0” and the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). The special figure 2 determination process (S1207), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 2, in S1601, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) The random number counter value for special symbol determination (label-TRND-A) stored in is read and processed.

[Special Figure 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208) is partially different from the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. Specifically, in the process of selecting (determining) the variation pattern of the second special symbol, the variation pattern table is made different depending on whether or not another special symbol (first special symbol) is retained (whether or not the first special symbol is retained). Do not control. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table selected based on the number of reserved second special symbols themselves and the determination result. Further, when the change display of the first special symbol is executed in preference to the change display of the second special symbol as in the first embodiment (so-called special figure 1 priority change machine), the change start condition of the second special symbol Is established and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is determined, the first special symbol hold is not stored.

  In the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1208), first, it is determined whether or not the time-short state is set (S1701). If it is determined in S1701 that the time saving state is not set (NO in S1701), it is then determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1702). If it is determined in S1702 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1702), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table A shown in FIG. 9A (S1703), and the process proceeds to S1704. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1702 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1702), it is then determined whether the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1705). Here, the number of reserved is the number including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing (being determined), so the number of the stored storage is any one of “1 to 4”. The If it is determined in S1705 that the number of reserved second symbol symbols is “1” or “2” (YES in S1705), a variation pattern is selected based on variation pattern table B (S1706), Transition to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1705 that the number of reserved symbols of the second special symbol is neither “1” nor “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1705), based on the variation pattern table C A variation pattern is selected (S1707), and the process proceeds to S1704.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1701 that the time saving state is in effect (YES in S1701), it is then determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1708). If it is determined in S1708 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1708), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table J shown in FIG. 9B (S1709), and the process proceeds to S1704. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1708 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1708), it is then determined whether or not the number of reserved special symbols is “1” (S1710). If it is determined in S1710 that the number of reserved second symbol symbols is “1” (YES in S1710), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table K (S1706), and the process proceeds to S1704. .

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1710 that the number of reserved second symbol symbols is not “1”, that is, “2”, “3” or “4” (NO in S1710), the fluctuation is based on the fluctuation pattern table L. A pattern is selected (S1712), and the process proceeds to S1704. In S1704, the other processes shown in FIG. 27 are performed (S1704), and the process ends. In S1704, the other processes shown in FIG. 27 are performed (S1704), and the process ends. In other processing (S1704), processing such as setting a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in a variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

  Here, the variation pattern of the second special symbol selected in the case of the short-time state and out-of-phase is shorter than the variation pattern of the second special symbol selected in the case of the non-time-short state and out-of-sequence. Is likely to be selected. This is for speeding up the digestion of the second special figure holding (promoting the game during the short time) by selecting more variation patterns with a short variation time in the short time state. Thereby, it is possible to increase the number of executions of the determination of success / failure per unit time in the short-time state (high base state) as compared to the non-short-time state, and to increase the game efficiency. Further, as described above, in the process of determining the variation pattern of the second special symbol, the variation pattern is determined based on the number of holdings of the second special symbol itself and the determination result in both the time-short state and the non-time-short state. A table is selected, and a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern table. In addition, the main control unit 80 that performs this “special drawing 2 variation pattern selection process” is also referred to as “second variation mode determination means”.

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b is shifted to the lower side (S1802). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends. After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2" and a fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 in FIG. 21) has elapsed. Determine (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is “0” (S1903). S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is “0”, the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

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

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol confirmation process (S1106), it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is subsequently determined whether or not the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit or 15R sixth big hit) (S2002). In S2002, when it is determined that the type of jackpot is 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), “15” is set to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game (S2003). Transition to processing.

  If it is determined in S2002 that the type of big hit is not 15R big hit (NO in S2002), then it is determined whether the type of big hit is 12R big hit (12R second big hit or 12R third big hit) (S2004). If it is determined in S2004 that 12R is a big hit (YES in S2004), the round counter value is set to “12” (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2004 that the big hit type is not 12R big hit (NO in S2004), then it is determined whether the big hit type is 7R big hit (7R fourth big hit or 7R fifth big hit) (S2006). In S2006, when it is determined that 7R is a big hit (YES in S2006), the round counter value is set to “7” (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2009. If it is determined in S2006 that it is not 7R big hit (NO in S2006), since the big hit type is 2R big hit (2R seventh big hit or 2R eighth big hit), set "2" to the value of the round counter (S2008) , Move to S2009 processing.

  In S2009, a winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is determined according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6), and in this embodiment, the big winning opening that opens and closes in a specific round is fixed. Specifically, in any big win, the first and second rounds open and close the second big prize opening 35, and (if the big hit is 3 rounds or more) the third round opens and closes the first big prize opening 30. I am going to do it. On the other hand, although the same second big prize opening 35 is opened and closed in the first round in different big wins, the opening and closing pattern (opening pattern) may be different.

  That is, in the present embodiment, a winning pattern opening pattern is determined for each type of jackpot. Specifically, if it is a 15R first big hit, the release pattern for 15R first big hit is set, and the 15R first big hit release pattern is executed during the execution of the 15R first big hit game. . If 12R 2nd big hit is set, an open pattern for 12R 2nd big hit is set, if 12R 3rd big hit is set, an open pattern for 12R 3rd big hit is set, and if 7R 4th big hit, 7R 4th is set. Set an open pattern for big hit, set 7R fifth big hit open pattern for 7R fifth big hit, set 15R sixth big hit open pattern for 15R sixth big hit, set 2R 7th For big hits, an opening pattern for 2R seventh big hit is set, and for 2R eighth big hit, an opening pattern for 2R eighth big hit is set. Then, the corresponding jackpot opening pattern is executed in each jackpot game.

  In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). The opening command is determined by the type of jackpot, and is provided corresponding to each jackpot, such as a 15R first jackpot opening command, a 12R second jackpot opening command, and the like. Then, the corresponding opening period is subsequently executed by the set opening command. When the main control unit 80 transmits the opening command set in the process of S2010 to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command receives the opening period. A predetermined game effect corresponding to is performed. The opening period is a period that is set before the first opening operation of the big prize opening in the jackpot game is started, and after the variable symbol display of the special symbol (direction symbol) is disabled. Say. In addition, the effect executed in the opening period (start period) is also referred to as “opening effect (start effect)”. In S2011 following S2010, an opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to “4” (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to “1” (S2013), and the process is terminated.

[Special electric equipment processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory processing (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), Is turned OFF (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time reduction flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning off the probability variation flag. If NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning off the time reduction flag. In other words, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processes of the big winning devices (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) have been completed (the big hit game has ended) in the big hit game. If it is determined that the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is then determined whether it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, the determination is made based on whether the opening period ends and the timing for executing the first release processing of the first round. If the first round has already been started, the determination is made based on whether the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period (2000 ms or 200 ms) has ended. The round is also simply referred to as “R” or “round game”.

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

  Next, in S2109, whether or not the starting round is the V round (second round), that is, starting is to open the second big prize opening 35 (also referred to as “V attacker”) having the specific area 39 inside. It is determined whether the round is a round in which the movable piece 150 is operated (the game area is allowed to pass through the specific area 39) (S2109). In this embodiment, the second round is set to the V round for operating the movable piece 150. Further, a round (V round) that opens the second grand prize opening 35 having the specific area 39 inside and operates the movable piece 150 is also referred to as “specific round” or “specific round game”. The “specific round” or “specific round game” in the jackpot game related to the expected passing jackpot is also referred to as the “first specified round” or “first specified round game”. "Or" specific round game "is also referred to as" second specific round "or" second specific round game ". Further, a round in which the second grand prize opening 35 having the specific area 39 inside is opened and the movable piece 150 is not operated is also referred to as “non-specific round” or “non-specific round game” and is scheduled to pass V. “Non-specific round” or “non-specific round game” in jackpot game related to jackpot is also referred to as “first non-specific round” or “first non-specific round game”. The “non-specific round” or “non-specific round game” is also referred to as “second non-specific round game” or “second non-specific round game”. In addition, a round in which the first big prize opening 30 that does not have a specific area or movable piece inside is also referred to as a “normal round” or “normal round game”.

  If it is determined in S2109 that the starting round is not the V round (the second round), that is, the first round or the third round or later (NO in S2109), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2109 that the starting round is the V round (second round) (YES in S2109), the effective period of the specific area is set based on a predetermined specific area effective pattern (S2110). At the same time, the opening / closing operation of the specific region is started based on the predetermined specific region opening / closing operation pattern (S2111), and the processing is ended.

  Here, the specific area effective pattern is as shown in the timing chart of “handling of specific area” in the timing chart of FIG. 48, and is switched between valid and invalid at a predetermined timing shown in FIG. Similarly, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is as shown in the timing chart of “specific area” in the timing chart of FIG. 48, and the movable piece 150 is operated to open (specific The state can be switched to a state in which the region 39 can be passed) or closed (a state in which the specific region 39 cannot be passed).

  The specific area opening / closing operation pattern starts at the start of the V round (at the first release), and ends at the timing when the V round ends and the interval period (2000 ms) set after the V round ends. (See FIGS. 48 to 50). Although the details will be described later, only one specific region opening / closing operation pattern is set in this embodiment, starting from a closing period of 80 ms, and then setting an opening period of 80 ms, and thereafter with a predetermined pattern. An open period or a closed period is set. Further, although only one specific area opening / closing operation pattern is set, the end timing of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern differs depending on the big hit game (V round to be executed). It becomes a specific area opening / closing operation pattern. Specifically, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern shown in FIG. 49 and the specific area opening / closing operation pattern shown in FIG. 50 are different.

  If it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round, during the interval period after the end of the round, or during the special prize closing process described later be able to. In S2112, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening opening / closing operation is in progress, that is, whether or not the predetermined opening pattern started in S2108 is being executed (during round) (S2112). If it is determined in S2112 that the winning prize opening / closing operation is being executed (during a round) (YES in S2112), it is then determined whether or not the round end condition of the currently executed round is satisfied (S2113).

  Here, as a round end condition of the present embodiment, (1) a round execution time (for example, 29 s) set for a running round has elapsed (or an open pattern set for a running round is ended) (2) In the running round, two conditions are established: a specified number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls entered in the running round. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

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

  If it is determined in S2112 that the prize winning opening / closing operation is not being performed (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2115. In S2115, a special winning opening closing process, which will be described later, is performed (S2115), and then it is determined whether or not the special winning opening closing process is completed (S2116). Here, in the special winning opening closing process, mainly the interval period setting process, the match number determination process in the chance round (the first round and the second round), the retry process when it is determined that there is a mismatch, error When the notification process or the like is executed and these processes are finished, it is determined that the special winning opening closing process is finished. Further, the closing process flag is set to ON during execution of the special winning opening closing process, and when the winning prize closing process is completed (completed), the closing process flag is turned OFF. Accordingly, the determination as to whether or not the big prize closing process has ended is made based on whether the closing process flag is ON or OFF. Here, each of the interval period setting process, the winning / exiting number coincidence determination process, the retry process, and the error notification process that can be executed in the big prize closing process is also referred to as a “confirmation process”. Is also referred to as “confirmation processing”.

  If it is determined in S2116 that the winning prize closing process has not ended (the closing process flag is ON) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2116 that the big prize closing process has been completed (the closing process flag is OFF) (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and the value of the round counter is “0”. Is determined (S2118). If it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not “0” (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2118), a jackpot ending command is set as a jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. (S2120), the big hit end flag is set to ON (S2121), and the process ends. Note that the value of the round counter becomes “0” when all rounds in the jackpot to be executed are completed.

  Here, in the jackpot end process in S2119, the process of setting the ending command is performed, the ending command to be set is a gaming state at the time of the jackpot, the jackpot type information, Based on the specific region passing / non-passing information (whether the V flag is ON or OFF), any ending command is selected and set. For example, the game state at the time of big hit is a low probability of short time (low probability low base state), the big hit type is 15R first big hit, 7R fourth big hit or 15R sixth big hit, and the V flag is ON In some cases, that is, when the big hit game is in a high probability state (high probability high base state), an ending command for executing an ending period (first ending period) corresponding thereto is set. In addition, when the big hit type is 15R first big hit, 7R fourth big hit or 15R sixth big hit and the V flag is OFF, that is, when the big hit game is in a short time state (low probability high base state), An ending command for executing an ending period (second ending period) corresponding to this is set. The ending period to be executed (set) differs depending on the type of ending command set in this way.

  Then, the corresponding opening period is executed by the set ending command. When the main control unit 80 transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), the sub-control unit 90 that has received the ending command receives the ending period. A predetermined game effect corresponding to is performed. The ending period can be displayed after the completion of all the opening operations of the big prize opening (first big prize opening 30 and second big prize opening 35) in the big hit game, and the variable display of special symbols (directing symbols) can be executed. It is a period set before, and is also referred to as an “end period”. During the ending period (end period), the big prize opening is closed. Further, the effect executed in the ending period (end period) is also referred to as “ending effect (end effect)”.

  In addition, in the V round (in the big hit game), information indicating the result of passing the specific area whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area is also referred to as “specific area information”. The specific area information includes information indicating that the game ball has passed the specific area in the V round and information indicating that the game ball has not passed the specific area in the V round, and determines the ending period. The ending period determining means (ending period determining means) can determine the ending period based on the specific area information.

  Also, in S2105, if it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), it is determined whether the execution time of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed since the last round in the jackpot game has ended ( If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (ending period has ended) (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has passed (the ending period has ended) (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is terminated. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

  Here, in the specific area effective period setting process (S2110), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective during the V round, that is, the predetermined period after the opening of the second big prize opening 35 in the second round ( It is set to a period (also referred to as “effective period” or “first period”) to be determined as (privilege grant). The period other than the valid period is set to a period (also referred to as “invalid period” or “second period”) for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid (privilege not given). The effective period of the specific area 39 includes the execution mode of the opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round and the opening pattern of the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) ( And an execution mode of the movable piece opening / closing operation pattern).

  Specifically, a period during which the passage of the specific area 39 is valid, that is, a period during which the gaming state after the big hit game is allowed to be in a high probability state by passing the specific area 39 (privilege) 49 is a period during which is given as shown in FIG. 49 and FIG. FIG. 49 is a timing chart of the second round of the 2R eighth big hit, the 7R fifth big hit, and the 12R third big hit, that is, the V round (the second big prize opening 35 is opened). The 2R eighth big hit, the 7R fifth big hit, and the 12R third big hit are “V non-passing planned big hits” in which the game ball is not scheduled to pass the specific area 39 during the big hit game. Therefore, a short opening opening pattern (second opening pattern) having a short opening time is selected as the opening pattern (V attacker opening pattern) of the second big prize opening 35 in the V round.

  Along with this, a specific area opening / closing pattern is executed, and a specific area effective period setting process is executed. First, when the V attacker opens, the V round (second round) starts and the specific area opening / closing operation pattern starts. As shown in FIG. 49, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern starts from the closed state. After 80 ms has passed in the closed state, it changes to the open state (the movable piece 150 operates and changes from (a) to (b) in FIG. 46), and after 80 ms has passed in the open state (after 160 ms has passed as a whole). In the closed state. On the other hand, in this short-opening opening pattern, the V-attacker is closed (opening and closing for a moment) just by opening 100 ms, and the V-round (second round) is completed. Then, an interval period of 2000 ms is set. The specific area opening / closing operation pattern is supposed to end at the end of the interval period (2000 ms) of the V round. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 49, after the opening of 80 ms is finished, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is finished through a closing state of 1940 ms. As a result, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is completed without executing the opening operation of 26000 ms at maximum thereafter (see FIGS. 48 and 49).

  On the other hand, the effective period of the specific area 39 is started after the start of the V round and at the timing when the specific area 39 is first opened. That is, 80 ms in the closed state after the start of the V round and before the specific area 39 is opened (before the movable piece 150 starts operating) is set as an invalid period. Thereafter, during the execution of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern, a period during which the specific area 39 is opened is set as an effective period. However, the invalid period is set during the retry operation. In addition, when the specific area 39 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the period of 900 ms (this period is also referred to as “extra period”) is maintained as the effective period after the specific area 39 is switched to the closed state. This is because when the movable piece 150 is closed, the specific area 39 is entered immediately before the specific area 39 is closed, and the entered game ball is actually detected by the specific area sensor 39a. This is because there is a possibility of becoming after the closed state. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the specific area 39 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is being executed, or after the completion, it is constant after the closed state. The validity period is extra. In FIG. 49, after the valid period (extra period) of 900 ms elapses, there is no period in which the specific area 39 is in an open state (except for the execution period of the retry operation), so that the invalid period is set thereafter.

  Next, referring to FIG. 50, the second round of 15R first big hit, 12R second big hit, 7R fourth big hit, 15R sixth big win, and 2R seventh big win, that is, V round (second big prize opening 35) The specific area effective period setting process will be described with reference to a timing chart of (Opening). The 15R first big hit, 12R second big hit, 7R fourth big hit, 15R sixth big hit, and 2R seventh big hit are planned to pass the specific area 39 during the big hit game. Planned jackpot ". Therefore, the long open release pattern (first open pattern) having a long open time is selected as the open pattern of the big prize opening in the V round (the open pattern of the V attacker).

  Along with this, a specific area opening / closing pattern is executed, and a specific area effective period setting process is executed. In the same manner as described above, when the V attacker (second grand prize opening 35) is opened, the V round (second round) starts and the specific area opening / closing operation pattern starts. The open pattern of the long opening shown in FIG. 50 is different from the above-described short opening, but the V attacker is opened for 16000 ms to be in the closed state. Then, all of the long release patterns set in the V round (second round) such as the 15R first big hit described above are executed, or the V round (second round) is determined as the V round. The V round (2 rounds) is completed when any of the predetermined conditions (10 balls in the present embodiment) of the game balls enter or the end condition is satisfied. On the other hand, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is 2 unless a specified number of game balls enter during 840 ms (that is, 1000 ms after starting the big hit game) after the first open state (80 ms) has elapsed. The second open state (maximum 26000 ms) is executed. It should be noted that since the launching speed of the game balls is about 1 per 600 ms, it is practically impossible to enter 10 game balls in 1000 ms.

  Thereby, in the specific area effective period setting process, after the first (first) open state (80 ms) of the specific area 39 is completed, the effective period is set to the invalid period after the effective period 900 ms elapses. Then, after 1940 ms elapses in the invalid period, the valid period is set in accordance with the specific area 39 being in the second open state. As shown in FIG. 50, the specific area opening / closing operation pattern ends when the V round ends and the interval period (2000 ms) related to the V round ends. Since the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is closed at the same time as the end, in the specific area effective period setting process, an extra period of 900 ms is provided as an effective period after becoming the closed state, and then switched to the invalid period. .

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

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when V passage (passing of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V effective period, and outside the V effective period (V invalid The V flag is not turned ON when the V passage is detected during the period. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is turned ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (see the gaming state setting process (FIG. 35) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to an illegal act, that is, it is not illegally set to a high probability state.

[Large prize closing process]
Next, the special winning opening closing process (also referred to as “confirmation process”) will be described with reference to FIG. The big prize opening closing process (S2115) is a process to be performed at the end of each round in the special electric accessory process (big hit game). In the winning prize closing process (S2115), it is first determined whether or not the closing process flag is ON (S2701). If it is determined that the closing process flag is not ON (NO in S2701), the closing process flag is turned ON (S2702). The interval period is started (S2703), and the process proceeds to S2704. As a result, the closing process flag indicating that the closing process is being executed is turned ON, and measurement of an interval period (2000 ms or 200 ms) set after the round is started. The interval period is set according to the round to be finished.

  Specifically, when the round to be ended is the first round or the second round, 2000 ms is set as the interval period, and when the round to be ended is after the third round, 200 ms is set as the interval period. Further, the closing process flag is turned OFF when the special winning opening closing process is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2701 that the closing process flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the big prize opening closing process is being executed (YES in S2701), the process directly proceeds to S2704.

  In S2704, it is determined whether the interval period has ended (S2704). If it is determined that the interval period has not ended, that is, the interval period is being measured (NO in S2704), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the interval period has ended (YES in S2704), it is then determined whether the end is the first round (S2705). If it is determined that the first round has been completed (YES in S2705), an input / output number match determination process described later is executed (S2708), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2705 that it is not the first round (NO in S2705), it is then determined whether it is the second round, that is, the V round (S2706). If it is determined in S2706 that the second round is completed (YES in S2706), the specific area opening / closing operation is terminated (S2707), and the process proceeds to S2708.

  Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the specific region 39 in the V round (opening / closing operation of the movable piece 150) is completed. That is, the specific area opening / closing operation that is started together with the start of the V round ends with the end of the interval period related to the V round after the end of the V round. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2706 that the end is not the second round, that is, it is determined that the end is the third and subsequent rounds (NO in S2706), the closing process flag is turned OFF (S2709), and the process is performed. Finish. In other words, after the third round, as long as the interval period (200 ms) set after the end of the round ends, the closing process flag is turned off as it is, and the big prize closing process ends. In other words, in the winning prize closing process after the third round, the winning / exiting number coincidence determination process and the specific area opening / closing operation end process are not executed.

  In S2708, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the grand prize opening (second grand prize opening 35) during the round matches the number of game balls that have been entered through the big prize opening. An input / output number match determination process is performed (S2708), and the process ends. Also, the winning / ejecting number coincidence determination process (S2708) is a round that is executed before the V round, and is a round (non-specific round) that opens the same V attacker (second big prize opening 35) as the V round. ) And the second round that is the V round (specific round), and the subsequent rounds (the third and subsequent rounds) are those that release the V attacker. But it is not done. In the V round, since the movable piece for opening and closing the specific area 39 in the V attacker is operated, there is a possibility that the game ball is clogged in the attacker due to the game ball biting into the movable piece. Therefore, the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged are managed to check whether there is any clogging. In addition, when passing a specific area by a fraudulent act such as so-called fishing line goto, the number of balls entered and the number of discharges do not match, so it is possible to detect fraud and prevent unexpected damage from occurring. It is also possible.

  Also, the deposit / discharge number matching process is executed in the first round in order to confirm whether or not there is a ball clogging before the first V round executed in the big hit game. If the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged coincide with each other at the end of the first round, the second round V can be started in a state where it is confirmed that there is no ball clogging. In addition, if the number of balls entered and the number of discharged balls do not match at the end of one round, a retry process (also referred to as “movable member operation process”) described later and error notification are performed before the start of the V round. It is also possible to eliminate clogging of balls. In this way, the V-round can be normally executed by performing the input / output number coincidence determination process in the first round and the second round. In addition, in the rounds after the V round that is executed last in the big hit game, that is, the rounds after the third round (after the end of the V round), the input / output number matching determination process is not performed, and the interval period Also, it is possible to set a short period (200 ms) and execute a big hit game quickly.

[I / O number match judgment processing]
Next, the input / output number match determination process (S2708) will be described with reference to FIG. In the winning / ejecting number match determination process (S2708), first, in a predetermined round, the number of game balls (number of balls entered) and the number of game balls ( It is determined whether or not (the number of emissions) matches (S2801). This winning / ejecting number matching determination process (also referred to as “matching determination process”) is performed only in the first prize winning round closing process in the second round. In both the first and second rounds, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened and closed with a predetermined opening pattern. For this reason, during the applicable round (1 round or 2 rounds), the number of balls entered the second grand prize opening 35 and the number discharged from the second big prize opening 35 (second big prize device 36) are: It is determined whether or not they match.

  FIG. 46 is a schematic diagram showing the second grand prize winning device 36. The game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 35 all pass through a predetermined game ball guiding passage in the second big prize winning device, and then all the second big prize opening sensors 35a ("entrance detection means" and "entrance ball"). Pass the detection sensor). That is, the second grand prize opening sensor 35a is a sensor for detecting a game ball entering the second big prize opening 35, and based on the detection by the second big prize opening sensor 35a. The number of balls entering the mouth 35 can be counted. When a game ball is detected by the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the number of balls entered is counted and stored by a number-of-balls counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80.

  In addition, the game ball detected by (passed through) the second grand prize opening sensor 35a always passes the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a through a predetermined game ball guide path. That is, both the specific area sensor 39a (also referred to as “second discharge detection means” and “second discharge detection sensor”) and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a (“first discharge detection means” and “first discharge detection sensor”). Is a sensor for detecting the discharge of the game ball from the second big prize opening 35, and is discharged from the second big prize opening 35 based on the detection of the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a. The number can be counted. When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a, the discharge number is counted and stored by a discharge number counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80. Further, the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a that detect that the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening is discharged are also collectively referred to as “discharge detection means” or “discharge detection sensor”.

  In this embodiment, the number of entering balls and the number of discharging counters are provided and the number of entering balls and the number of discharged balls are separately counted. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment. It is good also as an aspect which provides an in-and-out number counting means and increases / decreases a count value whenever there exists a ball | bowl and discharge | emission. In such an embodiment, the initial value is “0”, and when the count value is “1”, it indicates that the number of entered balls is 1 more than the number of discharged balls. It indicates that the number is one more than the number, and in the case of “0”, it is possible to match the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged.

  In addition, a movable piece 150 (also referred to as a “movable member”) is provided inside the second grand prize opening 35. When the movable piece 150 is in a closed state, the second big prize opening sensor 35a is connected. The passed game ball is guided to the non-specific area side, passes through the non-specific area sensor 49a, and is discharged out of the second grand prize winning device (see FIG. 46A). On the other hand, when the movable piece 150 is in the open state, the game ball that has passed through the second grand prize opening sensor 35a is guided to the specific area side, passes through the specific area sensor 39a, and goes out of the second big prize winning device. It will be discharged (see FIG. 46B).

  In S2801, the count value of the above-mentioned number-of-entrance counting means is compared with the count value of the number-of-discharge counting means, and whether the count values match, Are determined to match. Next, if it is determined in S2802 that the number of balls entered and the number of discharges match (YES in S2802), it is determined whether error notification is being executed (S2803). If it is determined in S2803 that the error notification is not being executed (NO in S2803), the closing process flag is turned OFF (S2804), and the process ends. That is, if the number of winning / discharging matches and the error notification is not being executed, the corresponding round winning prize closing process is completed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the error notification is being executed (YES in S2803), the error notification is terminated (S2805), the closing process flag is turned OFF (S2804), and the process is terminated. This is because the matching determination is performed again during execution of an error notification (S2809) to be described later, and when it is determined that they match, the error notification being executed is terminated halfway and then the closing process flag is turned OFF. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the error notification from being unnecessarily continued for a long time even though the abnormality has been resolved.

  If it is determined in S2802 that the number of entered balls and the number of discharged balls do not match (NO in S2802), it is then determined whether it is time to execute a retry operation (S2806). In the present embodiment, as shown in the V-round reference timing chart shown in FIG. 48, the coincidence determination of the number of incoming and outgoing is performed from t1 (2100 ms from the start of the round) to t2 (29000 ms from the start of the round) according to the end timing of the V round. It is executed at any timing within the range. Then, if it is determined that there is a mismatch in the match determination, a retry operation of 300 ms is executed after a further 1500 ms elapses from the execution timing of the match determination. Then, after 900 ms elapses after the retry operation is completed, error notification of 10000 ms is executed, and then error notification is ended, and the big prize closing process is ended (completed), and the process proceeds to the next round.

  If it is determined in S2806 that it is not the execution time (start time) of the retry operation (NO in S2806), it is then determined whether it is the execution time (start time) of error notification (S2808). If it is determined in S2808 that it is not an error notification execution time (NO in S2808), it is determined whether it is an error notification end time (S2810). If it is determined in S2810 that it is not the time to end the error notification (NO in S2810), the process ends. For example, if this is a period before the retry operation is started (a period of 900 ms + 600 ms) after it has been determined that the above-mentioned mismatch does not occur, when the input / output number match determination process is performed again, If it is determined that there is a match, the process proceeds to S2803. If it is determined that there is no match again, it is determined again whether or not it is time to execute the retry operation. The same applies hereinafter.

  In this way, since the input / output number match determination process is repeatedly executed at a predetermined interrupt cycle, the first input / output number match determination is executed at the end of the interval period of the chance round (1 round and 2 rounds). In the period until the retry operation is executed, the determination of the coincidence of the number of inputs / outputs is performed a plurality of times including the first determination. And if it determines with a coincidence in the input / discharge number coincidence determination after the second time, the subsequent process (retry operation or error notification) is not executed, the closing process flag is turned off, and the process ends. Also, the end of the interval period coincides with the end of the specific area opening / closing pattern. If the state when the specific area opening / closing pattern is ended is the open state, the specific area opening / closing pattern is ended. An extra period of 900 ms is provided after the closed state.

  As described above, the extra period is treated as an effective passage through the specific area 39. In other words, this extra period may be set after the first input / discharge number match determination (for example, the mode shown in FIG. 50), and it is determined that the first input / discharge number match determination does not match. When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the extra period, it is determined that there is a mismatch in the input / output number match determination despite the fact that the game is normally normal. Even in such a case, in the present embodiment, since it is possible to execute the coincidence of the number of inputs / discharges a plurality of times before executing the retry operation, it is the same in the determination of the coincidence of the number of inputs / discharges for the second and subsequent times before the retry operation is performed. It is possible to finish the special winning opening closing process without performing the retry operation or error notification. Further, in this embodiment, since the number of coincidence determinations of the plurality of times are executed even during the extra period of 900 ms, it is more reliable when the game ball passes through the specific area or the non-specific area during the extra period. In addition, it is possible to quickly finish the big prize opening closing process without performing unnecessary processing (retry operation or error notification).

  Further, in the present embodiment, because of the interrupt cycle, the input / output number coincidence determination is also executed after the extra period and before the retry operation is started (600 ms). In a state where the game balls are reliably reflected, it is possible to reliably execute the input / output number coincidence determination process before performing the retry operation or error notification. In addition, if it is determined that there is a mismatch in the number of deposits / discharges in the extra period or the subsequent 600 ms period, there is a possibility that a ball clogging or the like has occurred. Perform the retry operation to be activated. The retry operation pattern is preferably different from the specific area opening / closing operation pattern. In the present embodiment, due to the interrupt cycle, it is possible to execute the number of coincidence determinations multiple times during the period (900 ms) before the error notification execution after the retry operation is completed. When the ball clogging or the like is resolved, it is determined that the number of coins is the same by determining the number of deposits / discharges before notifying the error, and it is possible to complete the big prize closing process without notifying the error. In addition, since it is possible to execute the coincidence of the number of deposits / discharges multiple times during the execution of the error notification, it is possible to terminate the error notification at the timing when it is determined to match and complete the big prize closing process. Become. This makes it possible to provide game control that does not cause unnecessary anxiety to the player without executing unnecessary error processing. In addition, this makes it possible to prevent the gaming interests from deteriorating.

  Further, in this embodiment, if it is not determined that the input / discharge number coincidence determination is the same even after the error notification execution period has elapsed, the end of the predetermined error notification period (10000 ms in the present embodiment) ends. The winning-port closing process has been completed, and the transition to the next round is possible. The game store side can check the gaming machine and take some measures during the error notification of 10000 ms, and can deal with it so that the normal game can be continued. Also, there is no ball clogging, etc., and due to the occurrence of noise etc., it may be determined that the number of coins in / out match is inconsistent. It is possible to cancel the error and resume the game quickly.

  If it is determined in S2806 that it is the execution time (start time) of the retry operation (YES in S2806), the retry operation is executed (S2807), and the process ends. If it is determined in S2808 that it is time to execute error notification (YES in S2808), error notification is executed (S2809), and the process ends. If it is determined that it is time to end the error notification (YES in S2810), the error notification is ended (S2811), the closing process flag is turned OFF (S2812), and the process is ended. By turning off the closing process flag, it is possible to indicate that the special winning opening closing process has been completed.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2121), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned ON in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later. If it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), “10000” is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204). ). Then, it is determined whether or not the completed big hit is 7R fifth big hit (S2205). If it is not 7R fifth big hit (NO in S2205), that is, the other big hits shown in FIG. 6 (15R first big hit, 12R second big hit) , 12R 3rd big hit, 7R 4th big hit, 15R 6th big hit, 2R 7th big hit, 2R 8th big hit, 2R 8th big hit), set the hour / short flag to ON (S2206) and set the hour / hour counter to “10000” (S2207), and the process ends. As a result, the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a “highly accurate and high base state”. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to a high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. ing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2205 that the completed big hit is the 7R fifth big hit (YES in S2205), the processing is ended without turning on the time reduction flag. Here, the 7R fifth big hit is the “V non-passing expected big hit” as described above, and normally, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the “V non-passing big hit”. Is extremely difficult, the V flag is not turned ON at the big hit (Yes in S2201). As described later, the gaming state after the big hit game is “low probability low base state”. That's it. However, for example, the ball biting by the opening / closing member 37 of the V attacker (second grand prize opening 35) occurs immediately before the start of the V round (the second round). When the short is released, it is possible that the game ball enters the V attacker during a short opening time (100 ms) of the short opening. In this way, when an exceptional entry to the V-attacker that opens short (irregular entry) occurs, the game ball enters the V-attacker even if it is a big hit game related to “V non-passing expected big hit” A sphere may pass through the specific area 39. That is, even in the big hit game related to “V non-passing big hit”, the game ball does not necessarily pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. From this, it can be determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON not only when the completed jackpot is a “V-passing expected jackpot” but also when it is a “V non-passing expected jackpot”. In this embodiment, when it is determined in S2205 that it is the 7R fifth big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is configured to be a “high probability low base state”. If the finished big hit is a “V non-passing big hit” other than the 7R fifth big hit, that is, the “12R third big hit” or the “2R eighth big hit”, in principle, as described later The gaming state after the jackpot game is a “low probability high base state”, but when the V flag is turned ON at the jackpot (YES in S2201), the game after the jackpot game is performed by the processing of S2202 to S2207. The state becomes a “highly accurate base state”.

  Here, when the V flag is ON, the number of times set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol success / failure determination with high probability can be executed. The value of “10000” times is substantially the next big hit, considering the big hit probability in the high probability state, the business hours of the game shop for the day, and the number of special symbol success / failure determinations that can be executed within the business hours. This is the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until it occurs or until the end of business hours. Therefore, when the V flag is turned on and set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). In addition, when the probability variation flag is ON, “10000” times is similarly set in the hour / hour counter, so that both the hour / short state (open extended state) is set while this high probability state is set. It can be said. As in the present embodiment, the value of “10000” times may be set to the probability variation counter and the hourly time counter to substantially set the high accuracy base state until the next time, or the V flag is turned on. In this case, it is also possible to employ a control that sets the high-accuracy base state until the next big hit occurs without setting a value in the counter.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), it is determined whether the completed big hit is the 7R fifth big hit without turning on the probability variation flag (S2208). In step S2207, the 7R fifth big hit is not completed, that is, the other big hits shown in FIG. 6 (15R first big hit, 12R second big hit, 12R third big hit, 7R fourth big hit, 15R sixth big hit, 2R second big hit If it is determined that it is 7 big hits or 2R 8 big hits (NO in S2208), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2209), the hour / hour counter is set to “100” (S2210), and the process is terminated. As a result, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes the “low probability and high base state”. This low-accuracy base state is due to the fulfillment of any of the following conditions: special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (special symbol success / failure determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. finish. In addition, the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times of adding the number of times of the variable display of the first special symbol and the number of times of the change of the second special symbol. In this way, even if it is a “V passing expected big hit” such as the 15R first big hit, if there is no passing through a specific area during the V round for some reason such as no game ball being fired, a high probability state is set. Without being set, the time-short state (low-accuracy base state) is entered.

  If it is determined in S2208 that the 7R fifth big hit has been completed (YES in S2208), the process ends without turning on the probability variation flag and without turning on the time reduction flag. That is, in the case of the 7R fifth big hit and the V flag is OFF (specific area non-passing), the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the “low probability low base state”.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) subsequent to the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 36, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). If it is determined in S2401 that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 39a (NO in S2401), the process ends. If it is determined in S2401 that there is detection by the specific area sensor 39a (YES in S2401), it is determined whether the specific area is valid (S2402). The specific area effective period is a period set by the specific area effective period setting process (S2110) in the special electric accessory process (FIG. 32) described above. The specific area valid period is set to the second round (V round) in the jackpot game.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the specific area (specific area sensor) is in the valid period (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and a specific area passing command is set (S2404). Finish the process. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this specific area passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control board 90 performs a predetermined effect based on the received specific area passing command. Execute the process. This effect process will be described later.

  If it is determined in S2402 that the specific area (specific area sensor) is not in the valid period (invalid period) (NO in S2402), the invalid period passing command is set without turning on the V flag ( S2405), and the process ends. When there is a passage through the specific area during the invalid period, a predetermined error display may be performed by a display or the like that can be controlled by the main control unit. Further, the CPU of the main control board 80 transmits the invalid period passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control board 90, based on the received invalid period passing command, A predetermined error notification may be performed using the image display device 7, the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the speaker 67, and the like.

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start and entry process (S208) following the specific area sensor detection process (S207). As shown in FIG. 37, in the starting ball entry process (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 reserved ball number has increased by “1” (S2502). If it is determined in S2502 that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of reserved figure 2 reserved balls in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second start port.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506. In S2503, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is read ( S2503). Next, in S2504, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S2504). Specifically, according to the current gaming state (whether it is a low probability state or a high probability state), the value of the random number counter for special symbol success / failure determination (random number value for special symbol success / failure determination) obtained at the time of entering the starting gate And determine whether it is a big hit or missed. When the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is a pre-determination (so-called “holding”) in which the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is held (determination of whether or not it is a big hit) is performed prior to the determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 determination process (S1202) described later. Is equivalent to “look-ahead”).

  Note that the prior determination is a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a jackpot determination table for a high probability state if it is a high probability state, and a normal state if it is a normal state (low probability state). Based on the jackpot determination table, it is possible to determine whether or not the jackpot determination value matches. In addition, as another prior determination mode, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) And a variation pattern information determination table. In advance determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on an acquired random number value (a value of a random symbol counter for special symbol success / failure determination and the like) and a variation pattern information determination table corresponding to the gaming state. Is possible. Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not it is a big hit, whether or not a big hit type, a game effect with a high hit reliability is executed, or the like.

  Next, in S2505, game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the second special symbol read out in S2501 and the information determined in advance in S2504 (pre-determined information) is generated as a special figure 2 start entering command. Then, it is set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2505). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entering command, a part or all of the special figure 2 acquisition random number value read in S2503 may be transmitted to the sub-control board as it is, or the special figure 2 acquisition random number value may be transmitted. The game information acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number (for example, the above-described variation pattern information) may be transmitted without transmitting as it is.

  Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether or not it is information related to the big hit, the number of held balls of the second special symbol, Can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. In addition, in the first embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 starting ball entering command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number is a big hit when determined in a high probability state, and low It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged in the probability state. Thereby, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start ball entering command as a hold (effect hold information), pre-determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not it is a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not production hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  For the purpose of preventing fraud, the random number value for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is not directly transmitted to the sub-control unit among the obtained random number values read out in S2503, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other big hit type (big hit value) Command data including information indicating the type determination random number) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random value) and information indicating the result of the pre-determination is generated and set as the special figure 2 start ball entering command. It is possible.

  Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 has increased by “1” as in the process related to the special figure 2 described above (S2506). If it is determined in S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the number of special figure 1 reserved balls in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2506 that the number of special figure 1 reserved balls has not increased (NO in S2506), the process ends.

  In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2507). When it is determined that the time reduction flag is ON, that is, in the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2507 that the time reduction flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process after S2508. Here, when the time reduction flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is a high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second start port 21 is activated, and whether or not the special figure 2 is successful or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easily performed. In the first embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol). (So-called special figure 2 priority variation machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of FIG. 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and when it is clearly shown that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, Using the priority of Special Figure 2 Reservation, intentionally remove Special Figure 2 suspension at any time (set it to “0”) and intend to win the big hits related to Special Figure 1 that shows the result of prior judgment Technical interventions such as automatic generation are possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of the fairness of the game that the player can adjust such a big hit occurrence timing. For this reason, when the current gaming state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing is terminated without performing the processing related to the prior determination in FIG. 1 after S2508.

  The processing of S2508 to S2510 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above with reference to FIG. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S2508), Preliminary determination is made on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and game information including at least the reserved ball number data relating to the first special symbol read in S2501 and information (preliminary determination information) determined in advance in S2509, As shown in FIG. 1, it is generated as a start entry command and set in an output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S2510). The prior determination (holding prefetching) in S2509 is performed prior to the determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 determination process (S1207) described later.

[Power-off monitoring processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S209) subsequent to the start-in-ball entering process (S208). In the power-off monitoring process (S209), as shown in FIG. 38, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current gaming machine state (whether it is probable, whether it is a winning game, the number of held balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of probability / short time Etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and then the loop process is performed without returning to the interrupt process (FIG. 11).

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 39 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. . As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the RAM contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. If the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter.

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

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

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input section of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not an input has been made (S4101). If it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4102), and the process ends. . This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed with priority over other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed whenever an interrupt pulse with a 2 msec period is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). . Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electric drive source) is performed (S4203). This drive data is also created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display content of the display screen 7a is performed (S4303). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for effect determination are executed (S4304), and the process ends.

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not a start ball entering command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that no start ball entering command is received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start ball entering command is received (YES in S4395), the production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. . The production hold information storage process (S4400) is a process for determining various kinds of information (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination disturbance) included in the start entry command (Special Figure 1 start entry command or Special Figure 2 start entry command) received in S4395. (Game information such as numerical value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special figure holding balls at the time of sending and receiving the start incoming ball command (at the time of command generation) In the shift memory format, it is stored in a predetermined production hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. For example, if the received start pitch command is a special Fig. 1 start pitch command corresponding to the number of held balls "4" in Fig. 1, the pre-determination result and hit type included in the special map 1 start pitch command Are stored as special figure 1 production hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 production hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used to execute various effects such as a change effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the production hold information storage area (production hold information) in the sub-control board 90 are stored in the special figure hold storage section (first special figure hold storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is consistent with the stored content (acquired information) of the hold storage unit. From this, it can be said that the production hold information storage area of the sub-control board 90 is also “acquired information storage means”.

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

  Subsequently, in S4408, it is determined whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). If it is determined that an opening command has been received (YES in S4408), during a special game (big hit game) A special game effect selection process for selecting a special game effect pattern (effect mode) to be executed is performed (S4409). For special game production, at least the opening production performed during the opening period before the special prize opening opening (before the first round) at the start of the special game, and the round game during the special game (during the big hit game) Round effect (big hit game effect) that is executed in accordance with the progress of the entrance game). In the special game effect selection process (S4409), the effect pattern of the selected special game effect (opening effect, round effect, etc.) and information based on the received opening command (opening command type, opening time, start timing) A special game start command capable of specifying a jackpot game type or the like is set in an output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. When the set special game start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays a special game effect in accordance with the progress status of the big hit game. On the display screen 7a.

  Next, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410). If it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4410), a special game end effect (ending effect) pattern or special An ending effect selection process for selecting the type or the like of the effect mode after the game ends is performed (S4411), and the process proceeds to S4412. In the first embodiment, an ending command is transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the type of jackpot and whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game (second round). The length of the ending period (ending time) is specified by the ending command.

  Then, in the ending effect selection process (S4411), the effect pattern of the selected ending effect and information based on the received ending command (type of ending command, ending time, type of jackpot related to the ended jackpot game, after jackpot game ends And a special game end command that can specify the production mode of the sub-control board 90 and the like are set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. When the set special game end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 displays an effect related to the end of the big hit game on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run on. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4408 that the opening command is not received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process, and it is determined that the ending command is not received in S4410. In the case (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the ending effect selection process.

  In S4412, it is determined whether or not a specific area passing command is received from the main control board 80 (S4412). If it is determined that a specific area passing command is received (YES in S4412), the specific area is within the specific area effective period. When the V passing flag indicating that a game ball has passed to 39 (V passing) is turned ON (S4413), the process proceeds to S4414, and it is determined that the specific area passing command has not been received (S4412). NO), the process proceeds to S4414 without turning on the V passing flag. When the V passage flag is turned ON in S4413, a V passage designation command for notifying that there has been a V passage is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90. When the set V passing designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 determines whether the big hit game being executed is the 15R first big hit or the 15R sixth big hit. If it is a big hit game (15R big hit game), a V pass notification effect for notifying that there has been a V pass is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Examples of the V pass notification effect include displaying a character image of “V” on the display screen 7a and outputting a sound effect indicating V pass.

  On the other hand, the jackpot game being executed is a jackpot game other than the 15R jackpot game, that is, a jackpot game related to the 12R second jackpot or 12R3 jackpot (12R jackpot game), or the 7R fourth jackpot or 7R fifth jackpot In the case of the big hit game (7R big hit game) or the big hit game related to 2R seventh big hit or 2R eighth big hit (2R big hit game), the V passing notification effect described above is not executed. As described above, after the 12R jackpot game ends and after the 2R jackpot game ends, the “probability non-notification state” is entered, so even if there is a V passage, the fact is not notified. In addition, in the case of 7R big hit game, an effect corresponding to V passing or V non-passing is performed within a predetermined effect, so even if there is a V passing, this is indicated at this time (when the V passing designation command is received). No notification. However, in order to make the game fair, the V passing notification effect may be performed even in the case of 12R big hit, 7R big hit and 2R big hit. In this case, it is desirable that the V passing notification effect be performed in a manner that is less recognizable than a normal effect in order not to impair the effect of the non-probability game performance and the VS chance effect. Specifically, characters, figures, symbols, and the like indicating the occurrence of V passage are displayed small in the corners of the display screen 7a, or included in an LED display (for example, the effect display 102) that is different from the image display device 7. Illustrative examples include turning on or blinking the LED.

  Subsequently, in S4414, it is determined whether or not a round start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414). If it is determined that a round start command has not been received (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4421. If it is determined that a round start command has been received (YES in S4414), the round designation command corresponding to the received round start command is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4415), and the processing of S4416 is performed. Transition. The round start command transmitted from the main control board 80 includes information that can specify the number of rounds to be started (starting round). Based on the round start command, the number of rounds of the start round is specified, and a round designation command indicating the number of rounds is set in the output buffer. When the round designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 generates a round effect according to the number of rounds specified based on the round designation command. It is executed on the display screen 7a.

  Subsequently, in S4416, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds specified based on the round start command received in S4114, that is, the number of rounds of the start round is 3R (S4416), and if it is not 3R (NO in S4416), The process proceeds to S4421, and if it is 3R (YES in S4416), it is determined whether or not the V-pass flag is ON (S4417). If it is determined that the V-pass flag is ON (YES in S4417), the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the second round of the big hit game, that is, the V round (specific round, also referred to as specific entry game). Therefore, the V pass effect designation command for instructing the execution of the effect display corresponding to the passage is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4418), and the V pass flag is set. Is turned OFF (S4419), and the process proceeds to S4421. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4417 that the V passing flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S4417), the game ball has not passed through the specific area 39 in the V round (V non-passing). Therefore, the V non-passing effect designation command for instructing execution of the effect display corresponding to the non-passing is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4420), and the process proceeds to S4421.

  When the V passing effect designation command or the V non-passing effect designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 performs a predetermined time after the third round of the current big hit game. In addition, an effect corresponding to V passing or V non-passing is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7. Here, when the big hit game being executed is a 7R big hit game, an effect corresponding to V passing or V non-passing is performed in a predetermined effect. In the case of a 15R big hit game, a round effect corresponding to V passage or a round effect corresponding to V non-passing is performed as a round effect after the third round. In the case of 15R big hit game, since the V notification effect has already been executed at the timing when the V passing flag is turned on as described above, the effect corresponding to V passing or V non-passing is not particularly performed in the third and subsequent rounds. Also good. Also, in the case of 12R jackpot game and 2R jackpot game, as described above, after the jackpot game is ended, it becomes “probability non-notification state”, so that at least before the jackpot game ends, In a predetermined period after the end, in principle, an effect corresponding to V passage or V non-passage is not performed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  Finally, other processing is performed in S4421, and this processing is completed. As other processing performed in S4421, processing based on received commands other than the above-described commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command, a normal symbol variation stop command, etc.) is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the change effect start process (S4402) performed based on reception of the change start command in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 uses a random effect determination random number, a notice effect determination random number, an effect design determination random number, a specific effect determination random number, and the like. The effect determination random number processing (S4501) for acquiring the various effect determination random numbers is performed. In the first embodiment, at the timing when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value, the aspect of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the change start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) for designating the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P42) shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, game state information for designating the current game state, and first special symbol propriety determination. Alternatively, the determination result of the second special symbol success / failure determination, symbol information for designating the jackpot type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, when the variation pattern is related to the first special symbol, the information specifying the variation pattern may include information indicating whether or not there is a predetermined number of special figure 2 suspensions when determining the variation pattern. In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It is also possible to determine the current gaming state (non-short-time state or short-time state), whether or not there is a predetermined number of special figure 2 holds when determining the variation pattern related to the first special symbol, and the like. Note that these variation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

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

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7. If the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as characters, items, and background images that appear, and the effect symbol game effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when providing a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.), different game effects may be executable depending on the effect mode. In the first embodiment, the production mode A (mode status “1”) is executed when the low-accuracy low base state is controlled, and the production mode B (mode status “2”) is the low-accuracy high base state (short time). It is executed when the game state is controlled, and the effect mode C (mode status “3”) is executed when the high-accuracy base state (probability changing game state) is controlled. Therefore, the player can grasp the current gaming state by confirming which of the effect modes is A to C.

  In the effect mode D (mode status “4”) or effect mode E (mode status “5”), the big hit games related to the 12R second big hit, 12R third big hit, 2R seventh big hit, and 2R eighth big hit are performed. This is executed when the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state is controlled after being broken and is in the “probability non-notification state”. Therefore, when the production mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the production mode, the player grasps whether the probability state of the special symbol success / failure determination is a high probability state or a low probability state (normal state). It is difficult to do. In that sense, the production modes D and E are probabilistic non-notification modes.

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

  In addition, a plurality of effect symbol game effects (also referred to as “variation modes”) that can be determined in each variation effect pattern determination table are provided corresponding to the variation patterns. A production symbol game production is provided correspondingly. Also, a plurality of effect symbol game effects may be provided for one variation pattern, and one of the effect symbol game effects may be selected and executed by the sub-control unit 90. Even when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern with the same variation time (or the same variation pattern) is received, the gaming state is a non-short-time state or a short-time state, or the variation of the first special symbol Depending on whether or not there is a predetermined number or more of special figure 2 suspension when determining the pattern, the effect design game effect may be determined using a different variation effect pattern determination table. This different variation effect pattern determination table has at least one effect symbol game effect different from the other as a determination target.

  Subsequently, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number obtained in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variation effect pattern (effect design game effect) that matches the specified variation pattern is selected. Is set (S4505). As a variation effect pattern (effect symbol game effect), a variation mode (effect symbol game effect execution mode) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. Thereby, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach with effect symbol game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or character The case where the production is not executed (reach no production design game production) is determined. The reach effect is, for example, that the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are all the same as the display pattern of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination indicates that it is a big win In the case where a mode (a big hit mode, a specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode in a state where the variable display is continued. The sub-control unit 90 that performs the process of selecting (determining) this variation effect pattern (effect design game effect) is also referred to as “first variation mode determination unit” and “second variation mode determination unit”.

  In S4505, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is an odd symbol such as “777” when the special symbol success / failure determination result is 15R big hit, and “666” etc. when the 12R big hit It is said that the even-numbered design is a doublet. In addition, when the reach is out of reach, one of the three effect designs 8L, 8C, and 8R such as “787” is different from the other effect designs, and when the reach is out of reach, “635”, etc. Among the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, at least one effect symbol is selected from the different effect symbols. In the first embodiment, the 3 effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner (disjoint) as in the case of losing even when the 2R big hit and the 7R big hit. However, for 2R jackpot and 7R jackpot, a predetermined chance such as “135” or a dedicated symbol such as “3 * 3” may be stopped. In addition, the stop display mode of the above-mentioned effect design 8 is an example, and when a big hit is made, what can be stopped and displayed as the stop effect design can be appropriately changed.

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

  The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (see FIGS. 9A and 9B) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received. Further, in the first embodiment, as a kind of super reach (SP reach), a confrontation reach effect in which an ally character (hereinafter referred to as “friend character”) and an enemy character (hereinafter referred to as “enemy character”) are determined to win or lose ( The third effect) is provided, and the winning of the jackpot is notified when the ally character wins in the confrontation reach effect. There are four types of confrontation reach production patterns, confrontation reach AD, and the enemy characters (opposition opponents) are different for each confrontation reach. Such a confrontation reach effect can be set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (see FIGS. 9A and 9B) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received.

  In S4505, a variable effect pattern corresponding to any of various variable effects including “reach effect” and the like is set in response to the processing results of S4501 to S4504 (S4505). Then, in S4506, a change effect start command for starting a play symbol game effect or the like based on the change effect pattern set in S4505 is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4506). End the start process. When the variation effect start command set in S4506 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, Predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in S4505 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  As described above, the process for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol of the first embodiment employs a novel control that has not been conventionally used, thereby diversifying the control for determining the variation pattern (variation mode) to be executed. In addition, the variation pattern (variation mode) to be executed was diversified. Specifically, the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol is a predetermined number ("1" or more) when the variation time of the first special symbol is determined in the non-time-short state. ) Depending on whether it is stored or not, it is determined using a different variation pattern table. This may be the presence or absence of special figure 2 hold, whether or not the special figure 2 hold is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, or may use a different variation pattern table depending on the number of special figure 2 hold.

  Thus, for example, in the non-time-saving state, even if the total number of holds is the same, the change pattern ( It is possible to determine (variation mode). Note that different variation patterns can be determined by a variation pattern table for determining the variation pattern. In addition, by determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol based on the presence / absence of the number of other special symbols (second special symbol) and the number of suspensions, the variation pattern determination pattern (execution pattern) is given to the player. This makes it difficult to predict and makes it possible to enhance the amusement interest. In addition, the variation pattern determination control can be diversified, and the variation pattern to be executed can be diversified. In addition, it is possible to increase the gaming interest by focusing attention on the number of reserved first and second special symbols when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol.

  In the first embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol that is preferentially displayed in a variable manner is based on the number of reserved non-priority second special symbols (single or combined) in the non-time-short state (low base state). To decide. Thus, although it is not easy to enter the second starting port, when entering, the firing is continued so that the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is not cut off, and the first starting port is entered. Thus, it is possible to maintain a state in which a predetermined number (one or more) of reserved second symbols is stored. In addition, if the player does not like that the predetermined number of second special symbols are held (not in the preferred variation pattern selection state), the player stops firing, and sets the second special symbol on hold to 0. Then, it is possible to select a desired (arbitrary) variation pattern selection state by starting firing again. As a result, when the number of reserves of the second special symbol is greater than the number of preferences, the number of reserves of the second special symbol is adjusted by setting the number of reserves of the second special symbol by stopping the firing until the number of preferences is reached. It is also possible.

  In the first embodiment, when selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 hold. If there is a special figure 2 hold, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are determined. Based on the total number of suspensions, a variation pattern is selected (determined) using a variation pattern table different from the case where there is no special figure 2 suspension. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern is selected (determined) using a different variation pattern table even when the total number of suspensions is the same when there is special figure 2 suspension and when there is no special figure 2 suspension. did.

  In the second embodiment, instead of such a control mode, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected, there is a special diagram 2 suspension, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are suspended together. When the number exceeds the upper limit number of holdings related to the first special symbol (the total number of holdings is “5” or more), the fluctuation pattern is selected (determined) using the fluctuation pattern table capable of executing a special fluctuation mode. Shall. That is, when selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol, even if there is a special symbol 2 hold, the total reserved number is less than or equal to the upper limit number of hold related to the first special symbol (the total reserved number is “4” or less) ), The variation pattern is determined based on the same variation pattern table (same variation condition) as when there is no special figure 2 suspension.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the time is short (S5001). If it is determined in S5001 that the time is short (YES in S5001), the subsequent processing is the same as S1420 to S1424 in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. . On the other hand, if it is determined in S5001 that the time is not short (NO in S5001), then whether or not the total number of reserves of the first special symbol and the second special symbol exceeds the maximum number of reserves of the first special symbol, that is, the total It is determined whether the number of holds is “5” or more (S5002). When it is determined in S5002 that the total pending number is not “5” or more (NO in S5002), the subsequent processing is S1403, S1404, and S1417 to 1419 of the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) of the first embodiment. Since it is the same as that, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5002 that the total pending number is “5” or more (YES in S5002), it is then determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S5007). If it is determined in S5007 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S5007), a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table DD (S5008), and the process proceeds to S5006. This variation pattern table DD is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is a special figure 2 hold in the non-time-saving state and the combined hold number is 5 or more, and the determination result is a big hit It is the fluctuation pattern table used for. In the second embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P101 to P104 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern table DD allows selection of a fluctuation pattern P102 ("60000ms") that cannot be selected in the fluctuation pattern table used in the case of a big hit when the total number of holds (total number of holds) is "4" or less. .

  If it is determined in S5007 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S5007), it is then determined whether the total pending number is “5” or “6” (S5009). If it is determined in S5009 that the total pending number is “5” or “6” (YES in S5009), the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table EE (S5010), and the process proceeds to S5006. To do. This fluctuation pattern table EE is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol when the special figure 2 is held in the non-time-saving state and the total number of holds is “5” or “6”. It is a fluctuation | variation pattern table used when a result is remove | deviated. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P105 to P109 is selected. Here, like the variation pattern table DD, the variation pattern table EE can select a variation pattern P106 (“60000 ms”) that cannot be selected when the total number of suspensions (total number of suspensions) is “4” or less.

  If it is determined in S5009 that the total pending number is neither “5” nor “6” (NO in S5009), it is then determined whether the total pending number is “7” (S5011). If it is determined in S5011 that the total pending number is “7” (YES in S5011), a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table FF (S5012), and the process proceeds to S5006. This variation pattern table FF is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when the special figure 2 is held in the non-time-saving state and the total number of pending is “7”. It is a fluctuation pattern table used in the case. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P110 to P112 is selected. Here, similarly to the variation pattern table DD, the variation pattern table FF can select a variation pattern P111 (“60000 ms”) that cannot be selected when the total number of reservations (total number of reservations) is “4” or less. The feasibility of the special variation pattern P111 and the variation pattern P110 executed when the probability of a big hit is high is set higher than that of the variation pattern table EE.

  If it is determined in S5011 that the total pending number is not “7”, that is, “8” which is the upper limit of the total pending number (NO in S5011), the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table GG. (S5013), the process proceeds to S5006. This fluctuation pattern table GG is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol when the special figure 2 is held in the non-time-saving state and the total number of pending is “8”. It is a fluctuation pattern table used in the case. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P113 is selected. That is, when a variation pattern is selected in such a state, the variation pattern is fixed to P113. Here, in the variation pattern table GG, the variation pattern P113 (“60000 ms”) that cannot be selected is always selected when the total number of suspensions (total number of suspensions) is “4” or less. Further, the process of S5006 is the same as S1405 of the variation pattern selection process of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process of the second embodiment is not limited to the special figure 2 suspension when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol, but more than one special figure 2 suspension. There is a variation pattern using a variation pattern table that allows selection of a special variation pattern, provided that the total number of suspensions of the first special symbol and the second special symbol exceeds the reserved upper limit number of the first special symbol. Shall be determined. Thus, in order to execute a special variation mode (fluctuation pattern) with high preference, it is necessary not only to secure the special figure 2 hold but also to secure a large number of combined hold, It is possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine. In addition, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by paying attention to the number of residues (total number of suspensions) of both the first special symbol and the second special symbol when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol.

  In the first embodiment, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 hold, and if there is a special figure 2 hold (when a specific condition is satisfied), the first special symbol is reserved. Based on the total number of suspensions related to the symbol and the second special symbol, it is possible to select (determine) the variation pattern using a variation pattern table capable of executing a special variation pattern (variation mode). In addition, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected, the second embodiment determines whether there is a special symbol 2 hold and the total reserved number exceeds the reserved upper limit number of the first special symbol. When the number exceeds the upper limit number of reservations for the first special symbol (when a specific condition is satisfied), a special variation pattern (variation mode) based on the total number of suspensions related to the first special symbol and the second special symbol ) Can be selected (determined) using a variation pattern table capable of executing ().

  In the first and second embodiments, when a specific condition is satisfied, a variation pattern table is selected based on the total number of suspensions, and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined using the variation pattern table. In the third embodiment, instead of such a control mode, when the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 hold. When satisfied, the variation pattern table is selected based on the number of reserved first special symbols themselves, and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined using the variation pattern table. As a result, the player can predict the variation pattern to be executed by looking at the number of the first special symbol hold as long as the game is played so that the special figure 2 hold does not become “0”. As a result, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) of the third embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the time is short (S5101). If it is determined in S5101 that the time is short (YES in S5101), the subsequent processing is the same as S1420 to S1424 in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. . On the other hand, if it is determined in S5101 that the time is not short (NO in S5101), it is then determined whether there is a special figure 2 hold (1 or more) (S5102). If it is determined in S5102 that there is no special figure 2 hold (NO in S5102), the subsequent processing is the same as S1403, S1404, and S1417 to 1419 in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) of the first embodiment. Since there is, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5102 that there is a special figure 2 hold (YES in S5102), it is then determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S5106). If it is determined in S5106 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S5106), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern table HH (S5107), and the process proceeds to S5105. This variation pattern table HH is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is a special figure 2 suspension in the non-time-short state, and is a variation pattern table used when the determination result is a big hit. In the second embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P201 to P204 is selected. Here, the variation pattern table HH can select a variation pattern P202 ("60000 ms") that cannot be selected in the variation pattern table used in the big hit when there is no special figure 2 suspension.

  If it is determined in S5106 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S5106), it is then determined whether the number of reserved symbols of the first special symbol is “1” or “2” (S5108). If it is determined in S5108 that the number of reserved first symbol symbols is “1” or “2” (YES in S5108), the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table II (S5109), and S5105. Move on to processing. This variation pattern table II is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when there is special diagram 2 retention in the non-time-saving state and the number of retained first special symbols is “1” or “2”. This is a variation pattern table used when the result of the determination is wrong. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P205 to P209 is selected. Here, like the variation pattern table HH, the variation pattern table II can select a variation pattern P206 ("60000 ms") that cannot be selected when there is no special figure 2 hold.

  In S5108, it is determined that the number of reserved first symbol is neither “1” nor “2”, that is, the number of reserved first symbol is either “3” or “4”. In this case (NO in S5108), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern table JJ (S5110), and the process proceeds to S5105. This fluctuation pattern table JJ is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol when there is special figure 2 holding in the non-time-saving state and the number of holdings of the first special symbol is “3” or “4”. This is a variation pattern table used when the result of the determination is wrong. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P211 is selected. Further, the process of S5006 is the same as S1405 of the variation pattern selection process of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process of the third embodiment determines whether there is a special figure 2 suspension (regardless of the number of special figure 2 suspensions) when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Thus, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern based on the number of reserved first special symbols is selected. When a variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern table selected when there is a special figure 2 hold, a special variation pattern can be selected. Thus, in order to execute a special fluctuation mode (fluctuation pattern) with high preference, it is easy to execute special fluctuation patterns by securing special figure 2 hold, making it easy to understand gameplay, It is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

  Example 3 determines whether or not there is a special figure 2 hold when selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and when there is a special figure 2 hold (when a specific condition is satisfied), the special figure Regardless of the number of two reserved, the variation pattern table is selected based on the number of the first special symbol itself retained, and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is determined using the variation pattern table. In the fourth embodiment, instead of such a control mode, when there is a special figure 2 suspension, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is further determined by using a variation pattern table that differs depending on the number of special figure 2 suspensions. It was supposed to be. As a result, the variation pattern table can be made different depending on the number of the special figure 2 suspension and the number of the special figure 1 suspension, the variation pattern determination control can be diversified, and the variation pattern to be executed can be diversified. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
Next, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 55 to 57. FIG. In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) of the fourth embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the time is short (S5201). If it is determined in S5201 that the time is short (YES in S5201), the subsequent processing is the same as S1420 to S1424 in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted. . On the other hand, if it is determined in S5201 that the time is not short (NO in S5201), it is then determined whether there is a special figure 2 hold (1 or more) (S5202). If it is determined in S5202 that there is no special figure 2 hold (NO in S5202), the subsequent processing is the same as S1403, S1404, and S1417 to 1419 in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203) of the first embodiment. Since there is, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S5202 that there is a special figure 2 hold (YES in S5202), it is then determined whether the number of hold of the second special symbol is “1” or “2” (S5206). . If it is determined in S5206 that the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (YES in S5206), it is then determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S5210). If it is determined in S5210 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S5210), a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table KK (S5211), and the process proceeds to S5205. This variation pattern table KK is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when the special figure 2 holding number is “1” or “2” in the non-time-short state, and the result of the determination of success / failure is a big hit It is the fluctuation pattern table used for. In the fourth embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P301 to P304 is selected. Here, in the variation pattern table KK, the first special variation pattern P302 (“60000 ms”) that cannot be selected in the variation pattern table used for the big hit when there is no special figure 2 hold can be selected.

  If it is determined in S5210 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S5210), it is then determined whether the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S5212). If it is determined in S5212 that the number of the first special symbol hold is “1” or “2” (YES in S5212), the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table LL (S5213), S5205 Move on to processing. This variation pattern table LL shows the first special symbol when the special symbol 2 reservation is “1” or “2” and the number of reservations of the first special symbol is “1” or “2”. It is a table for determining a variation pattern, and is a variation pattern table used when the result of the determination is incorrect. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P305 to P309 is selected. Here, similarly to the variation pattern table KK, the variation pattern table LL can select the first special variation pattern P306 (“60000 ms”) that cannot be selected when there is no special figure 2 hold.

  In S5212, it is determined that the number of reserved first symbol is neither “1” nor “2”, that is, the number of reserved first symbol is either “3” or “4”. In this case (NO in S5212), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern table MM (S5214), and the process proceeds to S5205. This variation pattern table MM is the first when the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” and the number of reserved special symbols is “3” or “4” in a non-time-saving state. It is a table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and is a variation pattern table used when the result of the determination is wrong. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P310 to P313 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5206 that the number of reserved symbols in the second special symbol is neither “1” nor “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S5206), then Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S5215). If it is determined in S5215 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S5215), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern table NN (S5216), and the process proceeds to S5205. This variation pattern table NN is a table for determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol when the special figure 2 holding number is “3” or “4” in the non-time-short state, and the result of the determination of success / failure is a big hit It is the fluctuation pattern table used for. In the fourth embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P314 to P317 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern table NN is a fluctuation pattern table used in the case of big hit when there is no special figure 2 hold, and the fluctuation pattern used in the case of big hit when the special figure 2 hold is “1” or “2”. The second special variation pattern P315 (“70000 ms”) that cannot be selected in the table can be selected.

  If it is determined in S5215 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S5215), it is then determined whether the number of reserved symbols in the first special symbol is “1” or “2” (S5217). In S5217, when it is determined that the number of reserved first symbol symbols is “1” or “2” (YES in S5217), the variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern table OO (S5218), S5205 Move on to processing. This fluctuation pattern table OO shows the first special symbol when the special symbol 2 reservation is “3” or “4” and the number of reservations of the first special symbol is “1” or “2”. It is a table for determining a variation pattern, and is a variation pattern table used when the result of the determination is incorrect. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P318 to P322 is selected. Here, the variation pattern table OO can select the second special variation pattern P319 (“70000 ms”), similarly to the variation pattern table NN.

  Also, in S5217, it is determined that the number of retained first special symbols is neither “1” nor “2”, that is, the number of retained first special symbols is either “3” or “4”. In the case (NO in S5217), the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern table PP (S5219), and the process proceeds to S5205. This variation pattern table PP is the first when the number of reserved special symbols is “3” or “4” and the number of reserved special symbols is “3” or “4” in a non-time-saving state. It is a table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and is a variation pattern table used when the result of the determination is wrong. In the first embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P323 to P326 is selected. Further, the processing of S5205 is the same as S1405 of the variation pattern selection processing of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  As described above, the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process of the fourth embodiment determines whether or not there is a special figure 2 hold when determining the fluctuation pattern of the first special symbol, and how many special figure 2 hold there are. Thus, a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern based on the number of reserved first special symbols is selected. When the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern table selected when the special figure 2 hold is the first number (for example, 1 or 2), the first special variation pattern can be selected. In addition, when the variation pattern is determined by the variation pattern table selected when the special figure 2 hold is the second number (for example, 3 or 4), the second special variation pattern can be selected. Thereby, it is possible to diversify the control pattern (selection control) of the variation pattern (selection control) of the first special symbol in the non-short-time state and diversify the variation pattern (variation mode) of the first special symbol to be executed. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.

[Other aspects]
In the first to fourth embodiments, when the first special symbol is selected (determined), the specific condition is determined depending on whether the specific condition is satisfied (for example, whether there is a predetermined number of special figure 2 holds). A special variation pattern that is not selected when it is not satisfied can be selected. In the first to fourth embodiments, the special variation pattern is a variation pattern of a variation time different from that when the specific condition is not satisfied. That is, depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, the main control unit 80 can determine a variation pattern of different variation times. Instead of such a control mode, in the main control unit 80, when selecting (determining) the first special symbol, when the specific condition is satisfied and when not satisfying (for example, special figure 2 suspension is The variation time of the determinable variation pattern may be the same when the predetermined number is present and when the predetermined number is not present. Then, the sub-control unit 90 analyzes the variation pattern designation command, and when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the first special symbol, when determining the variation pattern of the first special symbol Whether it is determined in a state where the specific condition is satisfied, or in a state where the specific condition is not satisfied (whether the special figure 2 hold is determined in a state where there is a predetermined number or whether it is determined in a state where there is no predetermined number). It can be specified. And the sub-control part 90 is good also as determining the effect design game effect of a different production | presentation aspect with these states. According to this, although the variation time of the first special symbol does not change depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, the effect mode displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is different. All of these aspects can be said to be “different variation aspects are feasible”.

  Further, the variation mode determination unit is based on the storage mode of the first acquisition information storage unit, the storage mode of the second acquisition information storage unit, and the storage mode of the first acquisition information storage unit and the second acquisition information storage unit. It is good also as what determines the change mode of the 1st discernment information. In addition, examples of the “storage mode of the acquisition information storage unit” include the number of acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage unit and the type of acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage unit. is there.

  Further, when selecting (determining) the first special symbol, the meaning of the variation mode to be executed is made different depending on whether or not the specific condition is satisfied (for example, whether or not there is a predetermined number of special figure 2 holds). May be. For example, a specific variation mode executed in a state where a specific condition is not satisfied indicates that the probability of jackpot is a first probability (for example, 10%), and a specific condition executed in a state where the specific condition is satisfied The variation mode may indicate that the probability of jackpot is a second probability (for example, 60%). That is, even if the same variation mode (game effect) is executed, the contents (hit reliability, reach confirmation, etc.) that the variation mode (game effect) means can be different. .

  In the first to fourth embodiments, there are a plurality of variation pattern tables having different average times of the determined variation times, and whether or not the special figure 2 hold is stored (whether or not the special figure 2 hold is present), etc. The variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on different variation pattern tables. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the variation pattern (variation time) of the first special symbol may be determined based on different variation pattern tables depending on whether there are two or more (two or more) special figure 2 suspensions, The variation pattern may be determined based on different variation pattern tables depending on whether there are three or more. In this way, when there are a plurality of special figure 2 reservations, when the special figure 2 reservation is accidentally stored in an unintended gaming state (non-temporary state), the variation pattern of the first special symbol is It is possible to prevent an unintended variation pattern from occurring as much as possible. In addition, when the number of special figure 2 holds is 0, 1 case, 2 cases, 3 cases, 4 cases, etc. (may be in the range of 2-4 pieces, etc.) The variation pattern of the first special symbol may be determined based on the pattern table. This makes it possible to diversify the variation pattern of the first special symbol, make it difficult for the player to predict, and enhance the gaming interest. In addition, this aspect can be adopted in the second embodiment (substituting the first special symbol and the second special symbol).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example is given in which a player is given a gaming privilege of generating a high probability state based on the fact that a game ball has passed a specific area during a big hit game (during a special game). However, the privilege referred to in the present invention is not limited to the occurrence of a high probability state. For example, it gives a player some kind of benefit, such as a high base state that increases the frequency of game balls entering the start opening, or a variation time shortened state that shortens the variation time of identification information (normal state). If there is, the content (type) of the privilege does not matter. Moreover, based on having passed the specific area | region for the game ball | bowl, you may provide one privilege, or you may provide a some privilege. Also, it is a type of pachinko gaming machine that does not have a probability setting means (no high probability state), has a specific area inside, and can enter a game ball that can enter and a game ball can enter There is a large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state, and if the result of the determination of success or failure based on the entry to the starting opening is a small hit, the large winning opening is made available for a predetermined time. This is also applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit game is executed when a game ball enters a big winning opening in a ball ready state and the game ball passes through a specific area, and a big hit game is executed. This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called “1 type 2 type mixing machine”. When the result of the determination of success / failure based on the ball entering the start opening becomes a big hit, the big hit game is executed without passing through a specific area. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.

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

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

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

[Others]
(1-1) In addition, as other gaming machines described above,
“The first start opening where game balls can enter,
A second starting port through which a game ball can enter,
First acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the first start opening;
Second acquisition information storage means for holding and storing acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the second start opening;
First identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means;
Second identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means;
First variation mode determination means for determining a variation mode of the first identification information;
Second variation mode determining means for determining a variation mode of the second identification information;
With
The first identification information is variably displayed in preference to the second identification information, and when the first identification information or the variation display result of the second identification information becomes a specific result, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. A gaming machine that
The first variation mode determination means includes:
If there is no pending storage stored in the second acquisition information storage means when determining the variation mode of the first identification information, the number of the reservation storage stored in the first acquisition information storage means Determining a variation mode of the first identification information;
When there is a pending storage stored in the second acquired information storage means when determining the variation mode of the first identification information, the number of the reserved memories stored in the first acquired information storage means and the second The variation mode of the first identification information may be determined on the basis of the total number of reserved storages stored in the acquired information storage unit.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1),
“The first variation mode determining means includes:
Determining a variation mode of the first identification information based on the number of reserved storage stored in the first acquisition information storage unit;
When the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the sum of the number of reserved memories stored in the first acquired information storage means and the number of reserved memories stored in the second acquired information storage means And at least a part of the change mode of the first identification information that can be determined is different.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2),
“The first variation mode determining means includes:
When there is no hold storage stored in the second acquisition information storage means, and the number of hold storages stored in the first acquisition information storage means is a first number;
In the case where there is a holding storage stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the number of the holding storage stored in the first acquisition information storage unit and the holding storage stored in the second acquisition information storage unit It may be characterized in that at least a part of the change mode of the first identification information that can be determined is different from the case where the number obtained by adding the numbers is the first number.

(1-4) In the gaming machine of (1-1),
“The first acquisition information storage means holds the acquisition information with a specific number as an upper limit,
The first variation mode determination means includes:
When the sum of the number of reserved memories stored in the first acquired information storage means and the number of reserved memories stored in the second acquired information storage means exceeds the specific number, the first identification information As the variation mode, a special variation mode can be determined ”.

(1-5) In the gaming machine of (1-4),
"The special variation mode is
When the sum of the number of reserved memories stored in the first acquired information storage means and the number of reserved memories stored in the second acquired information storage means is equal to or less than the specific number, the first identification information It is also possible to use “a variation mode that is not determined as a variation mode”.

(2-1) In addition, as other gaming machines described above,
“The first start opening where game balls can enter,
A second starting port through which a game ball can enter,
First acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the first start opening;
Second acquisition information storage means for holding and storing acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the second start opening;
First identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means;
Second identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means;
First variation mode determination means for determining a variation mode of the first identification information;
Second variation mode determining means for determining a variation mode of the second identification information;
With
When the result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is a specific result, a gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to the player,
The first variation mode determination means includes:
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is no predetermined number of reserved storages stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition. Decide
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is a predetermined number of pending storages stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on a second variation condition. It may be “characteristically determined”.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1),
The first identification information may be variably displayed in preference to the second identification information.

  According to such a gaming machine, the variable display of the first identification information is executed with priority over the variable display of the second identification information. Thus, the variation mode of the identification information (first identification information) that is preferentially variably displayed can be determined based on the number of the hold information related to the non-priority identification information (second identification information). In addition, by executing the variable display of the first identification information in preference to the variable display of the second identification information, the state of the pending storage related to the second identification information is present, that is, the change mode based on the second change condition. It is possible to maintain the determined state for a long time.

(2-3) Also, in the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2),
“The first variation mode determining means includes:
If there is no pending storage stored in the second acquisition information storage means, determine the variation mode of the first identification information based on the first variation condition,
When there is a pending storage stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the variation mode of the first identification information may be determined based on the second variation condition. ”

(2-4) Also, in the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-3),
“The first variation mode determining means includes:
It can be determined when the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition and when the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the second variation condition It is also possible that “at least a part of the variation mode is different”.

(2-5) Also, in the gaming machines (2-1) to (2-4),
“As the second variation condition, there are a plurality of variation conditions,
The first variation mode determination means includes:
The variation mode of the first identification information may be determined based on different variation conditions depending on the number of reserved storages stored in the second acquisition information storage unit ”.
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second starting port through which a game ball can enter,
First acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the first start opening;
Second acquisition information storage means for holding and storing acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the second start opening;
First identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means;
Second identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means;
First variation mode determination means for determining a variation mode of the first identification information;
Second variation mode determining means for determining a variation mode of the second identification information;
With
When the result of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is a specific result, a gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to the player,
The first variation mode determination means includes:
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is no predetermined number of reserved storages stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition. Decide
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is a predetermined number of pending storages stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on a second variation condition. decide
It is characterized by this.
According to such a gaming machine, the first identification information that is variably displayed based on the entrance to the first start opening, and the second identification information that is variably displayed based on the entrance to the second start opening are: And when there is no predetermined number of reserved memories related to the second identification information, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition. Further, when there is a predetermined number of reserved memories related to the second identification information, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the second variation condition. Thereby, it becomes possible to determine the fluctuation | variation aspect of 1st identification information based on the memory | storage aspect (holding storage aspect which concerns on 2nd identification information) of a 2nd acquisition information storage means. In addition, this makes it possible to diversify the determination mode and execution mode of the variation mode of the identification information and make it highly interesting. This also makes it possible to enhance the gaming interest.
Here, the “predetermined number” is a number of 1 or more. Further, “when there is a predetermined number” includes both the case where there is a predetermined number or more and the case where it is meant that the number is limited to a predetermined number. Also, for example, when the predetermined number is “when there is one or more”, when there is no reserved storage related to the second identification information (“0”), the determination is made based on the first variation condition, 2 If there is one or more pending storage related to the identification information, it is determined based on the second variation condition. The variation mode of the identification information is, for example, an effect (display mode of a displayed character, background pattern, etc.) executed along with a variation display of the identification information, or a variation display time of the identification information (variation time). Etc.
Further, the gaming machine of reference invention 2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
The first identification information is variably displayed in preference to the second identification information.
According to such a gaming machine, the variable display of the first identification information is executed with priority over the variable display of the second identification information. Thus, the variation mode of the identification information (first identification information) that is preferentially variably displayed can be determined based on the number of the hold information related to the non-priority identification information (second identification information). In addition, by executing the variable display of the first identification information in preference to the variable display of the second identification information, the state of the pending storage related to the second identification information is present, that is, the change mode based on the second change condition. It is possible to maintain the determined state for a long time.
The gaming machine of reference invention 3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 or reference invention 2,
The first variation mode determination means includes:
If there is no pending storage stored in the second acquisition information storage means, determine the variation mode of the first identification information based on the first variation condition,
When there is a pending storage stored in the second acquisition information storage means, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the second variation condition.
It is characterized by this.
According to such a gaming machine, the first variation mode determining means determines the variation mode of the first identification information based on the first variation condition when there is no pending storage related to the second identification information, and the second When there is a pending storage related to the identification information, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the second variation condition. As a result, a new variation mode determination control is performed such that the variation mode of the first identification information varies depending on the presence or absence of the pending storage related to the second identification information, and the variation mode of the first identification information is diversified. In addition, it is possible to increase the gaming interest by focusing attention on the storage mode of the reserved storage related to the second identification information when determining the variation mode of the first identification information. The “first variation condition” and the “second variation condition” are elements for determining the variation mode of the first identification information.
The gaming machine of reference invention 4 is a gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 3,
The first variation mode determination means includes:
It can be determined when the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition and when the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the second variation condition At least some of the variations are different
It is characterized by this.
According to such a gaming machine, the variation mode that can be determined when the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition and when it is determined based on the second variation condition At least some of them are different. Thereby, for example, when the variation mode of the first identification information is determined under the second variation condition, it is possible to determine a variation mode that is not determined (not executed) under the first variation condition. In addition, by this, the variation mode of the first identification information is diversified and the variation mode of the first identification information is determined according to the storage mode of the second acquired information storage means (presence / absence or number of reserved storage related to the second identification information). At this time, attention can be paid to the storage mode of the second acquisition information storage means, and it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.
The gaming machine of reference invention 5 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 to reference invention 4,
The second variation condition has a plurality of variation conditions,
The first variation mode determination means includes:
The variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on different variation conditions according to the number of reserved storages stored in the second acquisition information storage unit.
It is characterized by this.
According to such a gaming machine, there is a plurality of variation conditions as the second variation condition, and any one of the plurality of variation conditions varies depending on the number of reserved storages stored in the second acquisition information storage unit. The variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the condition. That is, the variation mode of the first identification information can be determined based on different variation conditions according to the number of reserved storages related to the second identification information. As a result , it is possible to further diversify the variation mode of the first identification information, to focus more attention on the storage mode of the second acquired information storage means when determining the variation mode of the first identification information, and to enhance the game entertainment interest. Become.
Further, for example, even when the number of holds (total number of holds) when determining the variation mode of the first identification information is the same, the storage mode of the hold memory, that is, the hold memory related to the second identification information is (predetermined) It is also possible to determine the variation mode of the first identification information as a different variation mode depending on whether or not the number is present. This also makes it possible to change the variation mode of the first identification information and diversify the variation mode determination mode and the variation mode execution mode, even if the total number of holds is the same. Become.
In addition, for example, the first acquisition information storage means holds the acquisition information with a specific number as an upper limit, and the first variation mode determination means includes the number of reservation memories stored in the first acquisition information storage means and If the total number of reserved storages stored in the second acquisition information storage means is equal to or less than the specific number, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition and exceeds the specific number In this case, the variation mode of the first identification information may be determined based on the second variation condition. Thereby, not only the number of reserved memories related to one identification information but also the number of reserved memories related to both the first identification information and the second identification information can be increased, and the game entertainment can be enhanced.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7 Image display device, 7b Production symbol display area (production symbol display part), 8 production symbols, 20 1st starting port, 21 2nd starting port, 30 1st grand prize opening, 35 2nd grand prize Mouth, 39 specific area, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display unit), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display unit), 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub Control board (sub-control part), 100 image control board (image control part), 103a production first special figure reservation display, 103b production second special figure reservation display, 150 movable piece.

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A first starting port through which a game ball can enter,
A second starting port through which a game ball can enter,
First acquisition information storage means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the first start opening;
Second acquisition information storage means for holding and storing acquisition information acquired based on the entrance to the second start opening;
First identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the first acquisition information storage means;
Second identification information variably displayed based on the acquisition information stored in the second acquisition information storage means;
First variation mode determination means for determining a variation mode of the first identification information;
Second variation mode determining means for determining a variation mode of the second identification information;
A game effect display unit that displays a game effect of a predetermined effect mode along with the variable display of the first identification information;
With
The first identification information is variably displayed in preference to the second identification information, and when the first identification information or the variation display result of the second identification information becomes a specific result, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. A gaming machine that
The first variation mode determination means includes:
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is no pending storage stored in the second acquisition information storage unit, the variation mode of the first identification information is determined based on the first variation condition. ,
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is a first number of reserved storage stored in the second acquisition information storage means, the variation mode of the first identification information based on a second variation condition Decide
When determining the variation mode of the first identification information, if there is a second number of reserved storage stored in the second acquired information storage means, the variation mode of the first identification information based on a third variation condition Which determines
When the first identification information is variably displayed based on the variation mode determined by the first variation condition, and the first identification information is variably displayed based on the variation mode determined by the second variation condition And the case where the first identification information is variably displayed based on the variation mode determined under the third variation condition, the effect mode of the game effect displayed on the game effect display unit is different. A gaming machine characterized by

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