JP6414828B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, the identification information is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and if the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, a predetermined benefit can be given to the player Those that perform special games are known. In this type of gaming machine, in addition to special games, the variation time of identification information is shorter than usual, the frequency of game balls entering the starting port is higher than usual, and the identification information is in a specific manner. There is one that can give a predetermined privilege to a player, such as making the probability of stop display higher than usual. A game for determining whether or not to grant a privilege based on whether or not a game ball passes to a specific area provided inside a predetermined variable entrance (V attacker) (hereinafter referred to as “privilege determination”). There is known a type of gaming machine in which a game is also performed during a special game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-245172 A

  In the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, the result of the privilege determination game, that is, the determination result as to whether or not the privilege is given is generally shown to the player by the effect performed during the special game. However, from the viewpoint of the player, it is possible to pay attention to the variable entrance (V attacker) and the movement of the game ball entering the variable entrance at the time of the bonus determination game, without depending on the production. In some cases, it is possible to know the result of the privilege determination game. In such a case, even if an attempt is made to enhance the interest of the special game by performing an effect related to the result of the bonus determination game during the special game, the effect of the effect cannot be obtained sufficiently, and there is a possibility that the game entertainment is impaired. .

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to enhance the effect of special games during special games on gaming machines equipped with privilege-determined games, and to improve the interest of special games. There is to plan.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention employs the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Special game execution means for executing a special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A variable entrance opening that allows the game ball to enter the inaccessible state by closing, and enters the enterable state to allow the game ball to enter by opening,
A movable member capable of guiding a game ball entering the variable entrance to a specific area by performing a predetermined operation;
Privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege based on the fact that at least one of the game balls entering the variable entrance has passed the specific area;
Special game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined special game effect during the special game;
A gaming machine equipped with
The variable entrance is a state where the entrance is possible in a predetermined opening pattern during the special game,
During the special game, at least the non-specific round game in which the variable entrance is in the entrance enabled state and the movable member is not operated, and the non-specific round game is inserted into the variable entrance. A specific round game in which a ball is allowed to be moved and the movable member is operated.
The special game has at least a first special game and a second special game,
Towards said specific round game in the second special game compared to the specific round game in the first special game is low passability of game balls of the execution period of the round game is to short and the specific area,
The opening pattern of the variable entrance from the start of the non-specific round game to the end of the specific round game when the non-specific round game and the specific round game following the non-specific round game are executed during the first special game And the opening pattern of the variable entrance from the start to the end of the non-specific round game when the non-specific round game and the specific round game following the non-specific round game are executed during the second special game. And
As the special game effect, a specific effect that can determine whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game, and a period during which the opening pattern of the variable entrance is the same The game entrance of the game ball into the variable entrance in the specific round game during the first special game and the variable entrance in the non-specific round game during the second special game It is characterized by the execution based on each of the game balls that enter.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, under conditions difficult to determine the special game running through the open patterns of variable inlet ball port (first special game or the second special game), to enable the determination The specific effect is a meaningful (value) effect for the player. As a result, the effect of the special game can be enhanced by the effect, and the special game can be improved .

  According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to enhance the effect of the special game during the special game in the gaming machine equipped with the privilege determination game, and to improve the interest of the special game.

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 pattern table. 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. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of special figure 2 determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 success / failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of 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 a non-specific area | region 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. 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. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (probability challenge effect) of the effect performed in the case of 7R big hit. 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 in Example 2. 10 is a flowchart of received command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example (probable change challenge effect) of the effect performed in the case of 7R big hit of Example 2. 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 means that can detect an input from the player or means that the player directly contacts the button portion to input (for example, an appearance type). , A touch sensor type, etc.), or a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) for detecting that a part of the player's body has approached 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 (effect symbol game effect), the jackpot game effect (special game effect) executed along with the jackpot game, , Demonstrations for waiting for customers 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, but for example, with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of winning, the movable decorative member falls downward, and the movable decorative member 14 The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the member is visible. As a result, the player increases the sense of expectation for winning. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first start port 20 that does not change the ease of entering a game ball is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the first starting port 20, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the first special symbol is true (first special symbol true / false) When the determination) is executed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result.

  On the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable start port”) having a variable second start port 21 that changes the ease of entering a game ball. Is provided. A random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is obtained based on the game ball entering the second starting port 21, and if a predetermined condition is established, whether or not the second special symbol is determined (second special symbol determination) ) Is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the determination result. The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member (blade member) 23 and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second start port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 can enter the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. . The second starting port 21 is completely open when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It may not be impossible to enter the ball.

  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. In other words, when the first variable entrance 31 is activated, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32 causes the first grand prize entrance 30 to enter the inaccessible state (closed state) where the game ball cannot enter and the game ball enter. It can be changed to a possible entry possible state (open state).

  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. That is, when the second variable entrance 36 is actuated, the opening / closing member 37 opens and closes, so that the second grand prize opening 35 enters the inaccessible state (closed state) where the game ball cannot enter and the game ball enters. It is possible to change to a possible entry possible state (open state). 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), and its operation is started when the second big prize opening 35 is opened, in other words, when the opening / closing member 37 is opened. . 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 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right region of the center decorative body 10 in the game region 3. Based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained is obtained. When a predetermined condition is established, it is determined whether or not the second start port 21 is opened. When the symbol success / failure determination is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination. When the winning normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning ports 27 are provided at the lower part of the game area 3. In this way, the game area 3 in which various entrances (winning entrances) and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game) on the right side. Region) 3B. 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 the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game starts, the left strike is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the winning / unjudging determination based on the winning at the first starting port 20 is a win and the gaming state changes, the gate 28, the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30 and the second large are right-handed. The goal is to enter the winning 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, in advance, 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. On the main display 40, a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays the first special symbol in a variable manner and stops display, 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 has been won, 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, and then stopped and displayed. The special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed enters the first start port 20 or the second start port 21. The result of lottery based on (special symbol success / failure determination, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols based on the special symbol success / failure determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information, specific mode) (that is, if it is a winning symbol such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the type of the special special symbol that is stopped is 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 with a corresponding opening pattern. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “i to p”, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is displayed. indicate. For example, 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). When the seventh big hit (12R big hit) is reached, the four “cdeh” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (12R seventh big hit symbol). When the eighth big hit (12R big hit) is reached, the three “cdgh” LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (12R 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 such as a special symbol success / failure random number (“acquired information”) The acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special diagram storage unit 85 a as the first special diagram reservation, and if it is the ball entering the second starting port 21, the second special diagram is stored. It is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b as a hold. 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 collectively referred to as "acquisition information storage unit". .

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when it is possible to display a special symbol based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special symbol hold means that the special symbol determination random number or the like corresponding to the special symbol hold is determined, and the special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the change display of the special symbol based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the entrance, that is, the change of the special symbol Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is appropriate for the ball can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of such special figure 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”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). When “1” is “1”, a display mode in which the “u” LED is turned off and the “v” LED is lit 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 □”, can be adopted. 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)”, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which both LEDs are lit in green as “u ▲ v ▲”.

  On the other hand, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of “wx”. 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 such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: unlit, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). “1” to “4” are also determined in the same manner as the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

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

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

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is obtained based on the passage, and the acquired various information Is temporarily stored as a general map reservation in a general map storage unit 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. Accordingly, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, with the predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not it is a normal symbol for the passage. Then, 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 holdings is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: off, ●: red on, ▲: green on). When “1” is “1”, a display mode in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is turned on in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of holdings “2” to “4” is determined in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

  Next, based on FIG.2 and FIG.5, the electrical structure in this pachinko game machine 1 is demonstrated. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment 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, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big prize port sensor 30a, the second big prize port sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, the non-specification An area sensor 49a and a general winning opening 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 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 winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the general winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the second start opening solenoid 24, the first large winning opening solenoid 33, the second large winning opening solenoid 38 and the 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 status indicator 46, a firing direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out 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 image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The production indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a fluctuation display and a stop display in accordance with a fluctuation display and a stop display of the production symbol 8, and the production symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode indicating the display result (result of special symbol success / failure determination). Similarly, the production first special figure hold display 103a and the production second hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by the lighting / extinction of two LEDs or a combination of colors, the production first special figure hold display 103a is displayed on the first special figure hold display area 43 and the number of hold displayed in the first production hold display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode that indicates the same number of held as the number of held. In addition, the production second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display form showing the number of hold displayed in the second production hold display area 9d and the number of hold displayed in the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This is because the character 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. By covering, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect design 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, etc. may become invisible. Various indicators are provided. 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. In the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “off” as a result of the special symbol success / failure determination. 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 that is stopped and displayed. 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 eight types of "15R sixth big hit", "12R seventh big hit" and "12R eighth big hit". “15R first big hit” and “15R sixth big hit” are big hits with 15 winning rounds (first round winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35). “2 big wins”, “12R 3 big hits”, “12R 7 big hits” and “12R 8 big hits” are the number of times (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) ) Is 12 big hits, and “7R 4th big hit” and “7R 5th big hit” have 7 winning rounds (number of rounds 1). It is a jackpot of times.

  In each round of jackpot gaming related to these jackpots, one of the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 is in an open state (a state where a ball can be entered and a game ball can be received), and the other is closed. It becomes a state (a state where a ball cannot be entered, a state where a game ball cannot be received). That is, the two big winning openings 30, 35 are not opened at the same time, and one of them is opened. Specifically, in the first round, the second grand prize opening 35 (upper university prize opening) is closed and the first big prize opening 30 (lower university prize opening) is opened, and in the second round, the first big prize opening is opened. 30 (Shimodai prize opening) is closed and the 2nd grand prize opening 35 (Kamidai prize opening) is opened. In the third round, the second big prize opening 35 (Kamidai prize opening) is the same as the first round. It closes and the 1st grand prize opening 30 (lower university prize opening) opens. That is, from the first round to 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 connected to the first grand prize opening 30 (the lower university prize opening). The mouth is opened alternately first.

  In the fourth and fifth rounds, the second grand prize opening 35 (upper university prize opening) is opened, and in the sixth and subsequent rounds, the first big prize opening 30 (lower university prize opening) is opened in the even-numbered round. In addition, the second grand prize opening 35 (upper university prize opening) is opened in odd-numbered rounds. That is, after the sixth 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 the present embodiment, the fourth and fifth rounds can be recognized as one round (a series of rounds) without distinction.

  A predetermined interval time (closing time) is set between each round, and in this embodiment, the interval time between the fourth and fifth rounds, and the fifth and sixth rounds are set. The interval time between each round is 2000 ms (2 seconds), and the interval time between the other rounds is 200 ms (0.2 seconds). The interval time is not limited to the time shown in the present embodiment, and can be set as appropriate according to the specifications of the jackpot game.

  Here, the big winning opening opening pattern during the big hit game will be described. First, in the 1st round, the 3rd round, and the even-numbered rounds after the 6th round, the first grand prize opening 30 is opened until 25000 ms (25 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the round, and is closed after 25000 ms (25 seconds). To finish 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 that is opened in this opening pattern by making a right strike.

  On the other hand, in the 2nd round and the odd-numbered rounds after the 6th round, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened until 16000 ms (16 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the round, and then each 1000 ms (1 second) is closed. 1 open for 1000 ms (1 second), 1 open for 4000 ms (4 seconds), and 2 open for 1000 ms (1 second) in order, and then end the round . 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.

  In the fifth round, the second big prize opening 35 is opened, but the movable piece 150 is operated with the start of the opening (first opening start) as a trigger. Of the eight types of big hits described above, “15R first big hit”, “15R sixth big hit”, “12R second big hit”, “12R seventh big hit” and “7R fourth 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”, “12R eighth big hit” and “7R fifth 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 hitting planned big hit”). In other words, the “V pass planned jackpot” is a jackpot on the assumption that a high probability state described later (giving benefits), and the “V non-passed jackpot” generates a high probability state described later. It is a big hit on the premise that it is not allowed (no privilege is granted).

  Here, the opening mode of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation mode of the movable piece 150 in the fifth round will be described. In “V passing planned big hit”, the mode (opening pattern) of opening / closing operation of the second grand prize winning opening 35 in the fifth round is set to the same mode as the above-described odd rounds in the second round and the sixth 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 (see FIG. 51). For this reason, in the “V pass expected big hit”, the movable piece 150 is continuously in an operating state after 3000 ms (3 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the fifth round, so 16000 ms (16 seconds) from the start of the fifth 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 is to be noted that the second 1st prize opening 35 that is opened with such an opening pattern, that is, an opening time of 23000 ms and an opening pattern of 5 times of opening (long opening opening pattern), is made to the first 16000 ms ( At the time of opening for 16 seconds, it is possible to easily enter the game ball, and at other times, the game ball may enter or not enter.

On the other hand, in the “V non-passing jackpot”, the movable piece 150 is controlled to operate in the same manner as the “V passing jackpot” from the start of the fifth round, and the second big prize opening 35 is set to 100 ms (from the start of the fifth round). 0.1 second) (opening and closing for a moment), and then closing to end the round (see FIG. 50). That is, the second big prize opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern of 100 ms and an opening pattern of 1 opening (opening pattern of short opening). Therefore, in the “V non-passing expected big hit”, the possibility that the game ball enters the second grand prize opening 35 in the fifth 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 planned big hit” is a big hit where the possibility that the gaming state after the big hit game ends will become a high probability state described later (in other words, a non-hit state), 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, the fifth round of the big hit game determines whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game is to be a high probability state based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. It's round.

  The fifth round game (V round) of the present embodiment corresponds to one aspect of the “privilege determination game” of the present invention. Further, in this embodiment, among the execution modes of the jackpot game, the execution mode of the fifth round (V round), that is, the opening mode of the second big prize opening 35 and the operation mode of the movable piece 150 of the fifth round are as follows: The “V-planned jackpot” and “V-unplanned jackpot” are different, and the execution mode of the jackpot game related to “V-passing jackpot” has a high possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39. The execution mode of the big hit game related to “V non-passing expected big hit” has a low possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39. Therefore, the execution mode of the fifth round related to the “V passing planned jackpot” corresponds to one mode of the “first execution mode” of the present invention, and the execution mode of the fifth round related to the “V non-passing jackpot”. Corresponds to one aspect of the “second execution mode” of the present invention.

  Also, in the fourth 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 fourth 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 second round described above. And it is the same as the odd-numbered rounds after the sixth round. For this reason, in the fourth 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.

  The fourth round of “12R second big hit”, “12R seventh big hit” and “7R fourth big hit” (V passing big hit) is the “V non-passing big hit” (12R third big hit, 2R The second big prize opening 35 is opened in the same manner as the fifth round of the eighth big hit and the 7R fifth 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 fourth round of “12R second big hit”, “12R seventh big hit” and “7R fourth big hit” (planned big hit for V passing), the opening time is 100 ms and the opening pattern is once open (opening of short opening) In the pattern), 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).

  In addition, the fourth round of “12R third big hit”, “12R eighth big hit” and “7R fifth big hit” is the above mentioned “12R second big hit”, “12R seventh big hit” and “7R fourth big hit” In the form in which the fourth and fifth rounds are connected, the second big prize opening 35 is opened a plurality of times (see FIG. 48). That is, the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the fourth round of “12R third big hit”, “12R eighth big hit” and “7R fifth big hit” which is “V non-passing big hit” is “V passing 4th round opening pattern (short opening opening pattern) and 5th round opening pattern (long opening opening) of “planned big hit” “12R second big hit”, “12R seventh big hit” and “7R fourth big hit” (Open pattern) is combined 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 (6 times in total). For this reason, the fourth round of “12R third big hit”, “12R eighth big hit” and “7R fifth big hit” is apparently “12R second big hit”, “12R seventh big hit” and “7R fourth big hit”. This is the same as the case where 4 to 5 rounds of “big hit” are performed (end of the fifth round) (see FIG. 48). This makes it difficult for the player to distinguish between “scheduled V pass big hits” and “V unscheduled big hits” (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 fifth round. The other rounds are not supposed to work. For this reason, if a player wins a big hit with the number of rounds “12” and “7”, even if he / she pays attention to the opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 35 from the fourth round in the big hit game concerned 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 jackpot is 10% and the 7R fifth jackpot is 20%. If you divide it into a V-pass planned jackpot and a V-unscheduled jackpot, the V-passed jackpot is 50% and the V-unscheduled jackpot is 50%. Yes. On the other hand, the distribution probability for each jackpot in the determination of whether or not the second special symbol (special chart 2) is correct is 60% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 12R seventh jackpot, and 20% for the 12R eighth jackpot. When the V passing planned jackpot and the V non-passing planned jackpot are divided, the V passing planned jackpot is 80% and the V non-passing jackpot is 20%. In other words, if the winning of the second special symbol based on the entrance to the second start opening 21 that has become easy to enter by the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, Compared to the case where the first special symbol is determined to be a big hit based on whether or not the first starting port 20 is entered, there is a higher possibility of a 15R big hit and a higher possibility of a V passing planned big hit. As described above, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second start port 21 rather than being a big hit in the win determination (first special symbol win determination) performed when the game ball enters the first start port 20. Is set so as to increase the possibility that the player who wins a big hit in the determination of success / failure (second special symbol success / failure determination) performed by entering the ball will be more advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player plays a game in anticipation of entering the second start port 21. This is particularly noticeable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is increased.

  Here, in 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”. The random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on the balls entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include “variation pattern random number” in addition to the special symbol success / failure determination random number and the jackpot type determining random number. (Also referred to as “variation pattern information”).

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

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol into the activated state or the deactivated state. . For the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol), the state in which the probability variation function is activated is referred to as “high probability state”, and the state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as “normal state (also referred to as“ low probability state ”). " In the high probability state, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the special symbol success / failure determination is higher than in the normal state. In other words, in the normal state, the success / failure determination is performed using the normal state jackpot determination table, but in the high probability state, the high probability state jackpot determination table having a large number of special symbol success / failure determination random numbers. Using this, it is determined whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). 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 symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as a “time-short state”, and a state in which the variable time reduction function is not activated is referred to as a “non-time-short state”. In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the time of the fixed display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short-time state, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more than in the non-time-short state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the short-time state, the digestion of the special figure hold is accelerated, and effective entry into the starting port (entrance that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) may be activated simultaneously, 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 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. For this reason, 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. Specifically, in the short-time state, the normal symbol random number determination table (normal random number) that is determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol-based determination table used in the non-time-short state, and the normal symbol per unit determination table ( Normal symbol determination) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

  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 extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state. In addition, in the short-time state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of times the second start port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-short-time state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination is successful in the non-time-short state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the time-short state When the result of normal symbol win / fail determination is successful, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) 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), not all the functions described above may be activated. That is, compared to when the function is not activated by the operation of at least one of the normal symbol probability variation function and the variation time shortening function, and the opening time extension function and the number-of-releases increase function of the variable winning device 22. It is only necessary that the second start port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time-short state of the special symbol. A function for generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a “high base generation function”.

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

  In addition, the game state after the special game in the case of 12R third big hit and 12R 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 a normal state, the special symbol is in a short time state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variation display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or a big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low (close to zero), 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 is in a non-time-short state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a “low probability low base state”. Although the possibility is extremely low (close to zero), if the game ball passes the specific area 39, the special symbol has a high probability state, a special symbol non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is also 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 supposed to be. 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 12R seventh big hit and when the gaming state becomes the “low probability and high base state” due to the occurrence of the 12R 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, when the gaming state becomes a “highly accurate and high base state” due to the occurrence of any one of 15R 1st big hit, 7R 4th big hit and 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 a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B by hitting right. In the high base state, it is easier to open the second start port 21 than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. Because. For this reason, a right-hand strike is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21 while allowing the game ball to pass through the gate 28 which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is appropriate. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with a case where left-handed is performed. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

  On the other hand, in the low base state (for example, the low probability low base state), it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A by left-handed. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and entering the first start port 20 is easier than entering the second start port 21. Because. Therefore, a left turn is made to enter the game ball into the first start port 20. This makes it possible to obtain a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is present) as compared with the case of making a right strike. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is turned on (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

  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 80) 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 symbol 1”, “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 to be output includes information regarding the gaming state, the special symbol determination result, the symbol as a jackpot type (hit symbol), the variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. In this case, 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 grand prize port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the general prize opening sensor 27a and the like (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 process (S203), starting port sensor detection process (S204), general map movement process (S205), special figure movement process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207) The non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), the start ball entry process (S209), and the power-off monitoring process (S210) are executed. Thereafter, other processing (S211) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the RAM output buffer in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of hold of the normal figure, More specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter that counts the number of reserved drawings provided in the RAM is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value 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 second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If a game ball has not entered the second start port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if a game ball has entered the second start port 21 (YES in S305), a special figure is displayed. Whether the number of the two reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (the upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S306). If the special figure 2 reserved ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the special figure 2 reserved ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 hold is held. 1 is added to the number of balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random symbol counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the random number for determining the jackpot type The 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 special figure 2 balls in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If no game ball has entered the first start port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed, but if a game ball has entered the first start port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure Whether the number of one reserved ball (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the counter value for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (the upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is terminated. “1” is added to the number of balls (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol success / failure determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (Label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7A). A numerical value is acquired), and these acquired random number values are stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 1 balls in the first 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 processes 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) are divided into four 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 standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls (that is, the number of retained balls in Special Figure 2) at the second start port 21 is “0” (S1201). . Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value obtained due to the ball entering the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). If the special figure 1 reserved ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not 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). If so (YES in S1211), the processing is terminated. Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

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

[Special Figure 2 Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first special figure reservation first). The value (label-TRND-A) of the special symbol success / failure random number counter stored in the corresponding RAM area is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). And if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, it is a big hit determination table (big hit determination value is “3” and “3” for the normal state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A)). 397 "), a determination is made as to whether it is correct (S1303). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1302), the success / failure determination is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , “503”.

  When the result of the 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 three LEDs, 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 2 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) following the special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a time-short state (whether or not the time-short flag is ON) (S1401). If it is determined in S1401 that the time saving state is not set (NO in S1401), that is, if it is not a time saving state, it is next determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402). If it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time-short state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-short state and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) A variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Next, the process proceeds to S1404.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether the number of reserved special symbols is “1” or “2” (S1405). The reserved number here is the number of memories including the information for which the variation pattern is determined by this processing, and therefore the number of reserved memories is any one of “1 to 4”. If it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is either “1” or “2” (YES in S1405), the first number-of-holds table (non-time reduction state among the variation pattern tables shown in FIG. 9) The variation pattern is selected on the basis of the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion that falls off and corresponds to the number of reserved balls “1, 2” (S1406). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the number of holdings is neither “1” nor “2”, that is, “3” or “4” (NO in S1405), the second holding number removal table (The portion of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that is in a non-time-short state and is out of place and corresponds to the number of reserved balls “3, 4”) is varied based on a variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) A pattern is selected (S1407). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. In addition, the first reserved number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number deviation table. The shortest change time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the second reserved number removal table (4000 ms).

  If it is determined in S1401 that the time is short (YES in S1401), it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1408). If it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is referenced with reference to the short-time state big hit table (the portion corresponding to the short-time state and big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1408), it is then determined whether the number of holds is “1” (S1410). The number of reservations here is the same as described above, and the number of reservations is set to one of “1” to “4”. If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holdings is “1” (YES in S1410), the third holding number losing table (in the short-time state and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and the holding ball number is “1”). With reference to the corresponding part), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, any one of the variation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not “1”, that is, the number of holds is “2 to 4” (NO in S1410), a fourth number-of-holds table (shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern table is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the time-short state and out of the variation pattern table and corresponding to the number of reserved balls “2 to 4” (S1411). ). In this embodiment, one of the variation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the variation pattern selected in the short-time state and out-of-phase is more likely to be selected than the variation pattern selected in the non-time-short state and out-of-range. Yes. This is to speed up the digestion of the special figure reservation by making more variation patterns with a short variation time selected in the short-time state (the game in the short-time progresses rapidly).

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

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one level lower (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003"). , The address “0000” side) (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure holding fourth (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

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

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

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Decision Processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207), the processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 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 1, in S1601, the lowermost area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a of the RAM (ie, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation) is stored. The stored special symbol success / failure random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Variation Pattern Selection Processing]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random Number Shift Processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special figure storage unit 85a is shifted down by one (S2002). Then, “0” is set in the highest address space of the first special figure storage unit 85a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation is stored (when the upper limit number is stored). The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209) is executed, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol change processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the special symbol variation time (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 in FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903). If it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), 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 time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), and if it is determined that the value of the time reduction 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). If it is determined that the jackpot type 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), and the process proceeds to S2009. To do.

  If it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not 15R jackpot (NO in S2002), then whether the jackpot type is 12R jackpot (12R second jackpot, 12R third jackpot, 12R seventh jackpot or 12R eighth jackpot) Is determined (S2004). When it is determined 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 that the big hit type is not 12R big hit (NO in S2004), since the big hit type is 7R big hit (7R fourth big hit or 7R fifth big hit), set "7" to the value of the round counter ( S2007), the process proceeds to S2009.

  In S2009, a winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, the opening pattern of the big prize opening is determined according to the type of the big hit (see FIG. 6). 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, if 7R 5 big hit, set an open pattern for 7R 5 big hit, if 15R 6 big hit, set an open pattern for 15R 6 big hit, 12R 7th If it is a big hit, an opening pattern for 12R seventh big hit is set, and if it is 12R eighth big hit, an opening pattern for 12R 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. The main control unit 80 transmits the set opening command to the sub-control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by output processing (S201), and the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command corresponds to the opening period. It is assumed that a predetermined game effect is performed. In S2011, a big hit game opening period 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. That is, during the execution of the big hit game, the low probability state and the non-time-short state are controlled. In the present embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot 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) are finished (the big hit game is finished) 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 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 (fifth 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 the present embodiment, the fifth round is set to the V round for operating the movable piece 150. Further, the round (V round) in which the second big prize opening 35 having the specific area 39 inside is opened and the movable piece 150 is operated is also referred to as “specific round” or “specific round game”, and V passes. The “specific round” or “specific round game” in the jackpot game related to the planned jackpot is also referred to as “first specific round” or “first specific round game”. The “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”. The “non-specific round” or “non-specific round game” in the jackpot game related to is also referred to as “first non-specific round” or “first non-specific round game”. The “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 that opens the first big winning opening 30 that does not have a specific region or movable piece inside is also referred to as a “normal round” or a “normal round game”.

  If it is determined in S2109 that the starting round is not the V round (fifth round), that is, the first to fourth rounds or the sixth and subsequent rounds (NO in S2109), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2109 that the starting round is the V round (fifth 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. 49, 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. 49. 39 is in a state where it can pass through 39) or closed (a state where it cannot pass through the specific region 39).

  The specific area opening / closing operation pattern starts at the start of the V round (at the time of first opening), ends at the timing when the V round ends and the interval period (2000 ms) set after the V round ends. (See FIGS. 49 to 51). 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. 50 and the specific area opening / closing operation pattern shown in FIG. 51 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 the round end condition of the present embodiment, (1) the round execution time (for example, 29 s) set for the running round has elapsed (or the open pattern set for the running round is ended) (2) Two conditions are defined in the running round: 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 rounds (fourth and fifth rounds), and 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 generally 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, a process for setting an ending command is performed. One of the ending commands is selected and set based on non-passing (specific region non-passing) information (V flag is ON or OFF). The ending period to be executed (set) differs depending on the type of ending command to be set. Here, the ending period is 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 special symbol (direction design) is displayed in a variable manner. Is a period that is set before the execution of the process, and is also referred to as an “end period”. During the ending period (end period), the special winning opening is closed. The effect executed during the “end period” is also referred to as “end effect (ending effect)”. In addition, the opening period is a period that is set before the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the jackpot game is started, and after the change display of the special symbol (direction symbol) is disabled. Also called. The effect executed during the “start period” is also referred to as “start effect (opening effect)”.

  In addition, in the V round (in the big hit game), information indicating the result of passing through the specific area whether or not the game ball has passed through 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.

  If it is determined in S2105 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 (S2122) If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the big hit flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is terminated. 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 for the V round, that is, the predetermined period after the opening of the second big prize opening 35 in the fifth 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 an opening pattern of the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round and an opening pattern (movable piece 150) of the specific area 39 in the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker). The operation pattern is determined on the basis of

  Specifically, the period in which the passage of the specific area is valid, that is, the period in which the gaming state after the big hit game is in a high probability state by the passing of the game ball through the specific area (period in which the privilege is granted) is 50 and FIG. 51. FIG. 50 is a timing chart of the fifth round of 12R third big hit, 7R fifth big hit, and 12R eighth big hit, that is, the V round (the second big winning opening 35 is opened). The 12R third big hit, the 7R fifth big hit, and the 12R eighth big hit are both “scheduled V non-passed big hits” in which the game ball is not scheduled to pass the specific area 39 during the big hit game. Therefore, the short opening opening pattern (second opening pattern) having a short opening time is selected as the opening pattern of the special winning opening (V attacker opening pattern) in the V round.

  Along with this, a specific area opening / closing pattern for opening and closing the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 in a predetermined operation mode is executed, and a specific area effective period setting process is executed. First, when the V attacker opens, the V round (fifth round) starts and the specific area opening / closing operation pattern starts. As shown in FIG. 50, 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. 47), 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 only after 100 ms is opened, and the V round (fifth 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. 50, 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 terminated without executing the opening operation of 26000 ms at maximum thereafter (see FIG. 49).

  On the other hand, the valid period of the specific area is started after the start of the V round and at the timing when the specific area is first opened. That is, 80 ms in the closed state after the start of the V round and before the specific area is opened (before the movable piece starts operating) is set as an invalid period. Thereafter, during the execution of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern, the period during which the specific area is opened is set as the effective period. However, the invalid period is set during the retry operation. In addition to this, when the specific area is switched from the open state to the closed state, the period of 900 ms (this period is also referred to as “extra period”) after the closed state is maintained as the effective period. This is because when the movable piece 150 is closed, the specific area 39 enters the specific area 39 just before the specific area 39 is closed, and the specific game sensor is actually detected by the specific area sensor 39a. This is because there is a possibility that the area will be closed. For this reason, in this embodiment, when switching from the open state to the closed state, whether the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is being executed or after the completion, it is effective for a certain period after the closed state. The period. In FIG. 50, after the valid period (extra period) of 900 ms elapses, there is no period during which the specific area is in an open state (excluding the execution period of the retry operation).

  Next, referring to FIG. 51, the fifth round of 15R first big hit, 12R second big hit, 7R fourth big hit, 15R sixth big hit and 12R seventh big win, that is, V round (the second big prize opening 35 is opened) The specific area valid period setting process will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. The 15R first big hit, 12R second big hit, 7R fourth big hit, 15R sixth big hit, and 12R seventh big hit are expected to have a game ball passing the specific area 39 during the big hit game. It is said that. 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 for opening and closing the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 in a predetermined operation mode is executed, and a specific area effective period setting process is executed. In the same manner as described above, when the V attacker (second big prize opening 35) is opened, the V round (fifth round) is started and the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is started. The open pattern of the long open in FIG. 51 is different from the short open in that the V attacker is opened for 16000 ms to be in the closed state. Then, all the long release patterns set in the V round (the fifth round) such as the 15R first big hit described above are executed, or the provisions set for the V round (the fifth round) in the V round The V round (5 rounds) ends when any of the end conditions of whether a number (10 balls in this embodiment) of game balls enter or not 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.

  Thus, in the specific area effective period setting process, after the first open state (80 ms) of the specific area 39 is completed, the extra period is maintained as the 900 ms effective period, and then the invalid state is set. Then, after 1940 ms after the invalid state, the valid period is set in accordance with the specific region 39 being in the second open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 51, 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 this 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 (game 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 fourth round or the fifth round, 2000 ms is set as the interval period, and when the round to be ended is the first to third rounds or the sixth round or later, the interval period is set to Set 200 ms. 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 it is the fourth round that has ended (S2705). If it is determined that the fourth 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 the end is not the fourth round (NO in S2705), it is then determined whether the end is the fifth round, that is, the V round (S2706). If it is determined in S2706 that the fifth 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 fifth round, that is, it is determined that the end is the first to third rounds or the sixth and subsequent rounds (NO in S2706), the closing process flag is turned OFF. (S2709), the process ends. In other words, when the first to third rounds or the sixth and subsequent rounds have ended, the closing process flag is turned off as long as the interval period (200 ms) set after the end of the rounds ends, and the winning prize closing process is performed. Will be finished. That is, in the 1st-third round or the 6th and subsequent round winning prize closing processes, the number-of-receipt-number match 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 fifth round, which is the V round (specific round), and in the other rounds (the first to third rounds, the sixth and subsequent rounds) It is not done even in the open round. 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.

  In addition, whether or not there is a ball clogging before the execution of the V round that is executed first in the jackpot game is executed in the fourth round that is the round before the V round. It is done to confirm. If the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged coincide with each other at the end of the fourth round, it is possible to start the fifth V round in a state where it is confirmed that there is no ball clogging. Also, if the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged do not match at the end of the fourth 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 fourth and fifth rounds. In addition, in the rounds after the V round that is executed last in the big hit game, that is, rounds after the sixth 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 match determination process (also referred to as “match determination process”) is performed only in the big winning opening closing process in the fourth and fifth rounds. In both the fourth round and the fifth round, the second grand prize opening 35 is opened and closed with a predetermined opening pattern. For this reason, during the applicable round (4 rounds or 5 rounds), the number of balls entered into the second big 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. 47 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 big prize opening sensor 35a is always passed through a predetermined game ball guide path, and either the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a Pass through. 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. 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 winning opening 35 is discharged are also collectively referred to as “discharge detection means” or “discharge detection sensor”.

  In the present embodiment, the number-of-balls counting means and the number-of-discharges counting means are provided and the number of balls entered and the number of discharged balls are separately counted. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. 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.

  Further, the number of game balls detected by the specific area sensor 39a is counted and stored as a specific area passage count by a specific area passage counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80. The number of game balls detected by 49a is counted and stored as a non-specific area passing number by a non-specific area passing counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80.

  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. 47A). 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. 47 (b)).

  In S2801, the count value of the above-mentioned entrance number counting means is compared with the count value of the discharge number counting means, and the number of entrances and the number of discharges in the round match depending on whether the count values match. It is determined whether or not to do. 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 this embodiment, as shown in the V-round reference timing chart shown in FIG. 49, 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, the input / output number match determination process is repeatedly executed at a predetermined interrupt cycle, so that the first input / discharge number match determination is executed at the end of the interval period of the chance round (4 rounds and 5 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 receipt / discharge number match determination (for example, the mode shown in FIG. 51), and it is determined that the first deposit / 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 ends and before the retry operation starts (600 ms). In a state where the game balls are surely reflected, it is possible to reliably execute the input / output number coincidence determination process before 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), "200" 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 (current big hit) is the 7R fifth big hit (S2205). If it is the 7R fifth big hit (YES in S2205), the process is finished and the 7R fifth big hit is finished. If not (NO in S2205), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S2206), “200” is set in the hour / hour counter (S2207), and the process is terminated. 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. If it is determined that the big hit that ended in S2205 (this big hit) is the 5th big hit of 7R (YES in S2205), the probability variation flag is turned on, but the short time flag is not turned on. The gaming state after the big hit game becomes a high probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state (that is, a highly accurate low base state). However, as described above, since the possibility that a game ball will pass through the specific area 39 in the big hit game related to the 7R fifth big hit is extremely low, the possibility that the 7R fifth big hit is determined in S2205 is not possible. Infinitely low. That is, the possibility of becoming a highly accurate low base state is extremely low.

  Here, when the V flag is ON, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol determination can be performed with high probability. In this embodiment, since the probability variation counter is set to “200”, the high probability state is continued until 200 times of special symbol variation display (special symbol success / failure determination) is executed. However, if a big hit is made in 200 times, the high probability state ends when the big hit game is executed. In addition, when the probability variation flag is ON, “200” is also set in the hour / short counter similarly. Therefore, while the high probability state is set, the hour / short state (open extended state) is also set and the high probability state is set. The time saving state is also terminated with the termination of.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the completed big hit (current big hit) is the 7R fifth big hit without turning on the probability variation flag. (S2208). In S2208, when it is determined that the completed big hit is not the 7R fifth big hit, that is, the other big hit other than the 7R fifth big hit shown in FIG. 6 (NO in S2208), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2209) “100” is set in the counter (S2210), and the process is terminated. Thus, the gaming state after the current big hit game becomes a low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). In addition, even if it is a “V passing planned big hit” such as the 15R first big hit, even if there is no passing through a specific area during the V round for some reason, such as no game ball being fired (V flag is OFF), Without being set to a high probability state, it becomes a short time state (low-accuracy high-base state) (NO in S2201, NO in S2208, S2209, S2210). This low-accuracy base state is terminated when one of the following conditions is met: special symbol variation display is performed 100 times (special symbol success / failure determination is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. To do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the number of times that the number of fluctuation displays of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuation displays of the second special symbol are added together.

  If it is determined in 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 not passed (also referred to as “specific area non-passed”)), the gaming state after the big hit game is a low probability state and The low base state (low probability low base state) is set.

[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 in 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 fifth round (V round) in the jackpot game.

  When it is determined in S2402 that the specific area (specific area sensor) is in the effective period (YES in S2402), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area 39 is “1” (S2403). ). As described above, when a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a, the detected number is counted as a specific area passage count by a specific area passage counting means (not shown), so in S2403, the count value (count value) is calculated. With reference to this, it is determined whether or not the number of passages through the specific area is “1”. If the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area 39 is not “1” (NO in S2403), the process ends, and if the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area 39 is “1”, (YES in S2403), the V flag is turned ON (S2404), a specific area passing command is set (S2405), and the process ends. That is, when a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 in the V round (fifth round) first passes through the specific area 39 during the specific area effective period (when it is detected first by the specific area sensor 39a). ), The V flag is turned on in response to this, and a specific area passing command is set. Then, the CPU (game control microcomputer 81) 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 receives the specified specific information. Based on the area passing command, a predetermined game effect is executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area) or the like.

  Here, as described above, in the “V pass expected jackpot”, the movable piece 150 is continuously operated after 3000 ms (3 seconds) from the start of the fifth round, and 16000 ms ( During the remaining 13000 ms (13 seconds), the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 35 can pass through the specific area 39. During the 13000 ms (13 seconds), a plurality of game balls can enter the second grand prize opening 35. Therefore, as long as the game balls are normally fired, a plurality of game balls are used during one specific area effective period. Is very likely to pass through the specific region 39. In this regard, in this embodiment, the processing of S2403 performs the ON setting of the V flag and the setting of the specific area passing command based on the passage of the first (first) game ball to the specific area 39, so Even if the game balls pass through the specific area 39 one after another after the game ball of the eye has passed through the specific area 39, it is related to the ON setting of the V flag and the setting of the specific area pass command. No processing is done. As a result, it is possible to eliminate duplicate processing based on the game ball passing to the specific area 39. Note that the first game ball that passes through the specific area 39 first entered the second grand prize opening 35 depending on the gauge configuration of the game board 2 (game area 3), the flow situation of the game ball, the launch situation, and the like. It may be a game ball (first ball), or it may be a game ball (second ball or later) entered after the first ball.

  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 ( S2406), and the process ends. When a game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the invalid period, a predetermined error display may be performed using 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.

[Non-specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a non-specific area sensor detection process (S208) after the specific area sensor detection process (S207). In the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), as shown in FIG. 37, it is first determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a (S2411). If it is determined that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 49a (NO in S2401), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2411 that there is detection by the non-specific area sensor 49a (YES in S2411), it is determined whether or not the fourth round of the big hit game related to the 7R fifth big hit is being executed (S2412). If it is being executed (YES in S2412), the process proceeds to S2413. If it is not being executed (NO in S2412), the process is terminated.

  In S2413, it is determined whether the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is “1” (S2413). As described above, when a game ball is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a, the detected number is counted as a non-specific area passage count by a non-specific area passage counting means (not shown). Value), it is determined whether or not the number of non-specific area passages is “1”. If the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is not “1” (NO in S2413), the process ends and the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is “1”. (YES in S2413), a non-specific area passing command is set (S2414), and the process ends. That is, when a game ball that has entered the second grand prize winning opening 35 passes through the non-specific area 49 for the first time in the fourth round of the 7R fifth big hit (when it is first detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a), As a trigger, a non-specific area passing command is set. Then, the CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this non-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 is based on the received non-specific area passing command. Then, a predetermined game effect is executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area) or the like.

  Here, in the fourth round of the big hit game of the 7R fifth big hit, since the movable piece 150 (sorting member) capable of guiding the game ball entered into the second big prize opening 35 to the specific area 39 does not operate, A game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 35 in four rounds is always guided (distributed) to the non-specific area 49. For this reason, in the fourth round of the big hit game of the 7R fifth big hit, all the game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 35 pass through the non-specific area 49. There is a very high possibility that the game balls of will pass through the non-specific region 49. In this regard, in this embodiment, the non-specific area passing command is set based on the passage of the first (first) gaming ball to the non-specific area 49 by the processing of S2413, so the first gaming ball After passing through the non-specific area 49, even if the second, third, and plural game balls pass through the non-specific area 49, the non-specific area passing command setting process is not performed. Thereby, it is possible to eliminate duplicate processing based on the game ball passing to the non-specific region 49. Note that the first game ball that passes through the non-specific area 49 first enters the second big prize opening 35 depending on the gauge configuration of the game board 2 (game area 3), the flow situation of the game ball, the launch situation, and the like. In some cases, it may be a gaming ball (first ball), and in other cases, it may be a gaming ball (after the second ball) entered after the first ball.

[Processing at start-up]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start and entry process (S209) following the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 38, in the starting and entering ball process (S209), 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 “hold”) 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 present embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command, whether or not the obtained special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when judged in a high probability state, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when judged by the 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. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the special figure 2 reserved digest (change display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the special figure 1 reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol) ( The 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). Note that the prior determination (hold 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 (S210) following the start ball entry process (S209). In the power-off monitoring process (S210), as shown in FIG. 39, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal has been input (S2601). 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 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) 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 out and executes the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 40 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. 41, 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. 42, in the 2 ms timer interruption process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). . Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electric drive source) is performed (S4203). This drive data is also created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 43, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing Based on the data, switch processing for setting the display content of the display screen 7a is performed (S4304). Thereafter, other processes such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 44, in the received command analysis process (S4302), 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 image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop effect is displayed, and the variation effect (effect symbol game effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the change stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process proceeds to S4408 without performing the change effect end process. The variation effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4408, it is determined whether or not 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 present embodiment, an opening command corresponding to the type of jackpot is transmitted from the main control board 80, and the length of the opening period corresponding to the type of jackpot started this time (opening) is determined by the opening command. Time), opening effect, round effect, etc. are specified. 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 the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays a special game effect on the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the big hit game. It is executed on the display screen 7a.

  Specifically, for example, when the type of jackpot to be started this time is 15R jackpot (15R first and sixth jackpots), a jackpot game related to “V passing planned jackpot”, that is, occurrence of a high probability state occurs. An opening effect indicating the start of the premise jackpot game is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The opening effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of a big hit game on the premise of acquiring a large amount of prize balls and shifting to a highly accurate and high-base state. A character image such as “big hit” or “V big hit” is displayed, or a background image dedicated to 15R big hit is displayed. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to 15R jackpot is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on reception of a round start command in S4418 described later). .

  In addition, when the type of big hit that is started this time is 12R big hit (12R second big hit, third big hit, 12R seventh big hit, eighth big hit, etc.), “V passing planned big hit” or “V non-passing planned big hit” Regardless of whether or not there is, an opening effect indicating the start of a normal jackpot game is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The opening effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of a jackpot game on the premise that the winning ball is acquired and the transition to the probability non-notification state is made. For example, the “big hit” or “ A character image such as “chance jackpot” is displayed, or a background image dedicated to 12R jackpot is displayed. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 12R jackpot is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on reception of a round start command in S4418 described later). .

  When the big hit type to be started this time is 7R big hit (7R 4th and 5th big hit), regardless of whether it is "V passing big hit" or "V non-passing big hit" On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect indicating the start of a game aimed at high probability state occurrence) is performed. The opening effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of the game with the betting of the probability change. For example, a character image such as “start probability change challenge” is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, or 7R big hit Display a dedicated background image. In the jackpot game related to the 7R jackpot (7R 4th and 5th jackpot), as the special game effect (round effect), an effect (probability change effect effect) depicting a state of challenging the probability change acquisition is performed.

  Here, when the gaming state is a low probability timeless state (normal state), when the 7R fifth big hit is obtained, the amount of profits (the number of prize balls) that can be obtained compared to other big hits (15R big hit, 12R big hit) In addition, the game state after the big hit game ends becomes a state with no low probability time (normal state). Moreover, since it is set as “V non-passing planned big hit”, it does not become a high probability state. On the other hand, when the other big hit (15R big hit or 12R big hit, etc.), the gaming state after the big hit game is the high probability high base state (high probability state) or the low probability high base state (short time state) Set to That is, as a big hit (related to the first special symbol) that normally occurs in a low probability timeless state, the 7R fifth big hit can be said to be a big hit with the lowest profit compared to other big hits. If it is found that the jackpot type when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is the jackpot is the 7R fifth jackpot, the player is not a little discouraged, and the game motivation may be reduced. The possibility becomes even more conspicuous if the jackpot finally obtained after playing for a long time is the 7R fifth jackpot.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, when the 7R jackpot is won, for the player, the winning jackpot is “V passing big hit (7R fourth big hit)” or “V non-passing big hit (7R fifth big hit)” Taking advantage of the fact that it is difficult to distinguish, it is decided to produce a probable challenge during the jackpot game. In this way, the 7R jackpot game is different from the 12R jackpot game and the 15R jackpot game whose main purpose is to obtain a large amount of prize balls, and gives the player the impression that the game is mainly aimed at winning the probability change. We are trying to prevent the decline of the game and maintain and improve the game entertainment. Probability challenge production will be described later.

  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 of S4412 (FIG. 45) is performed. In this 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 passes to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game (fifth round). The length of the ending period (ending time) is specified by the ending command. Then, in the ending effect selection process (S4411), the selected ending effect effect pattern and information based on the received ending command (type of ending command, ending time, type of jackpot related to the jackpot game ended, after jackpot game A special game end command that can specify a performance mode or the like is set in an 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 the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays an effect related to the end of the big hit game on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run with.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4408 that an opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing a special game effect selection process, and it is determined that an ending command has not been received in S4410. In the case (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 (FIG. 45) without performing the ending effect selection process.

  In S4412, it is determined whether or not a specific area passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412). If not received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4416, and if received (S4412). YES), it is determined whether or not the command reception is due to the passage of a specific area at the 7R fourth big hit (S4413). When the received specific area passing command is based on the specific area passing at the 7R fourth big hit (YES in S4413), a successful effect designation that instructs execution of the successful effect (first specific effect) related to the probability variation challenge effect described above. The command is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4414), and the V pass designation command for notifying that V has passed is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4415). On the other hand, if the received specific area passing command is a big hit other than the 7R fourth big hit (see FIG. 6) (NO in S4413), the process of S4145 is performed without performing the process of S4414. That is, only the V passing designation command is set without setting the successful performance designation command.

  When the success rendering designation command set in S4414 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 has succeeded in acquiring the probability variation in the probability variation challenge rendering (this big hit is V The image data for the success effect indicating that the planned passing big hit is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the success effect (first specific effect) based on the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run with. The successful production will be described later.

  When the V pass designation command set in S4415 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines that the big hit game being executed is 15R big hit game (15R first big hit or 15R sixth big hit), the image data for notifying that the V has passed is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the V passing notification effect by the read image data is displayed on the image display device 7. Run on screen 7a. 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. Further, the V passing notification effect is also performed when the big hit game being executed is related to the 7R fourth big hit. In this case, the V passing notification effect is an effect performed under the above-described probability variation challenge effect. Therefore, it is a V passage notification effect dedicated to the probabilistic challenge effect. An example of the V passage notification effect in this case is to display a character image of “probability GET !!!!” on the display screen 7a.

  On the other hand, when the big hit game being executed is a 12R big hit game (12R second and third big hit or 12R seventh and eighth big hit), the V passing notification effect described above is not executed. As described above, since the “probability non-notification state” is entered after the end of the 12R big hit game, even if there is a V passage, the fact is not notified. However, in order to make the game fair, a V passing notification effect may be performed even in the case of a 12R big hit game. In this case, it is desirable that the V pass notification effect be performed in a manner that is less recognizable than a normal effect in order not to impair the gameability in the probability non-notification state. 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.

  Although the possibility is extremely low, in the big hit game related to the 7R fifth big hit that is “V non-passing expected big hit”, the game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 in the fifth round and the specific area 39 May pass through. Also in this case, the V pass designation command is set in S4415, and the command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006). However, the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 at the 7R fifth big hit after execution of a failure effect described later. Therefore, the V passage notification effect based on the V passage in the big hit game related to the 7R fifth big hit is different from the above-described aspect. As the V passage notification effect in this case, for example, displaying a character image such as “Resurrection V!” Or “Reverse V !!” on the display screen 7a can be mentioned. However, as described above, the gaming state after the big hit game in this case is the “highly accurate low base state”.

  Subsequently, in S4416, it is determined whether a non-specific area passing command is received from the main control board 80 (S4416). As described above, the non-specific area passing command is based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 in the fourth round of the 7R fifth big hit first passes the non-specific area 49. It is transmitted from the control board 80. For this reason, the non-specific area passing command is received when the big hit game related to the 7R fifth big hit is being performed. If a non-specific area passage command is received (YES in S4416), a failure effect designation command for instructing execution of the failure effect (second specific effect) related to the probability variation challenge effect described above is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. (S4417), the process proceeds to S4418. If a non-specific area passing command is not received (NO in S4416), the process proceeds to S4418 without performing S4417.

  When the failure effect designation command set in S4417 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 has failed to acquire the probability change in the probability variation challenge effect (this big hit is V The failure effect image data indicating that it is an unscheduled big hit) is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the failure effect (second specific effect) based on the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run on. The failure production will be described later.

  Subsequently, in S4418, it is determined whether or not a round start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4418). If it is determined that a round start command has not been received (NO in S4418), the process proceeds to S4420. If it is determined that the round start command has been received (YES in S4418), 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 (S4419), and the processing of S4420 is performed. Transition. The round start command transmitted from the main control board 80 includes information that can specify how many rounds to start (start round) are, and the CPU (effect control) of the sub control board 90 The microcomputer 91) identifies the number of start rounds based on the received round start command, and sets a round designation command indicating the number of rounds in the output buffer. When the round designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 is in accordance with the big hit game being executed according to the number of rounds specified based on the round designation command. A round effect is executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  In S4420, other processing related to effect control is performed, and the present processing ends. As other processing performed in S4420, 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 the reception of the change start command in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, 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 present 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 P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol success determination or the second special symbol success determination. And the symbol information for designating the jackpot type are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are a variation pattern designation command corresponding to the first special symbol and a variation corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variation display of the effect symbol) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. Note that these variation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like can be used in processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

  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. Specifically, mode status “1” corresponds to effect mode A, mode status “2” corresponds to effect mode B, mode status “3” corresponds to effect mode C, and mode status “4” corresponds to effect mode B. Corresponding to the production mode D, the mode status “5” corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

  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 this embodiment, the production mode A (mode status “1”) is executed when being controlled to the low probability low base state, and the production mode B (mode status “2”) is the low probability high base state (time-short game). This is executed when being controlled to (state), and the effect mode C (mode status “3”) is executed when being controlled to the high-accuracy and high-base state (probability changing gaming state). Therefore, the player can grasp the current gaming state by confirming which of the effect modes is A to C.

  In addition, the production mode D (mode status “4”) or the production mode E (mode status “5”) is a big hit related to any of 12R second big hit, 12R third big hit, 12R seventh big hit, and 12R eighth big hit. This is executed when the low-accuracy base state or the high-accuracy base state is controlled after the game has been performed 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 can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

  In addition, the production mode E (mode status “5”) is as low as possible, but the game ball has passed the specific area 39 in the V round (7th round) of the big hit game related to the 7R fifth big hit. Thus, the game state after the big hit game is executed when the high probability low base state is controlled. By confirming that the effect mode is E, the player can grasp the current gaming state.

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

  Subsequently, in S4505, based on the random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variable effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). . As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. Thereby, in the effect 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. 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 (big hit mode, specific mode) such as “777” when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is 15R big hit, and the 12R big hit In this case, it is assumed that even-numbered symbols such as “666” are big eyes (big hit mode, specific mode). 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 present embodiment, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner (separated) as when the 7R big hit is made. This is because the 7R jackpot game (7R fourth jackpot or 7R fifth jackpot) is positioned as a game that aims to acquire probability variation. In this case, the stop display mode of the production symbol 8 is a jackpot mode or a specific mode. I can say that. For the 7R big hit, a predetermined chance such as “135” or a dedicated symbol such as “3 * 3” may be stopped and displayed. The stop display mode of these effect symbols 8 is an example, and what can be stopped and displayed as a stop effect symbol when a big hit is made can be changed as appropriate.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super Reach C, character effects, and the like are set, and in S4505, based on the variable effect pattern determination table, any of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed (this is also referred to as “normal variation”). ) Is determined. Then, when the reachable effect game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set to be more likely to be a big hit than when the normal reach effect is executed. 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 FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30000 ms or more is received.

  In S4505, a variation effect pattern corresponding to any of various variation effects including a reach effect or the like is set in response to the processing results of S4501 to S4504 (S4505). Then, in S4506, a change effect start command for starting a play symbol game effect or the like based on the change effect pattern set in S4505 is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4506). End the start process. When the variation effect start command set in S4506 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in step 1 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  The above is the main processing of the production control in the present embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, “7R” of “V pass planned big hit” and “V non-passed big hit” having the same number of rounds. In the “fourth big hit” and the “7R fifth big hit”, as described above, the “probability challenge production” is performed. By performing this “probability challenge production” by the end of the chance round (4th and 5th rounds) (before the start of the 6th round) It is given to players to improve the game entertainment. Hereinafter, “probability challenge production” will be described.

[Probability challenge production]
FIG. 52 shows a “probability challenge effect” which is an aspect of the effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in the big hit game related to the 7R fourth big hit or the 7R fifth big hit. Probability challenge production is performed from the opening of 7R big hit (7R fourth big hit or 7R fifth big hit) to the end of 5R (end of V round), so in FIG. Show. 52A to 52D are common to the 7R fourth big hit and the 7R fifth big hit.

  On the display screen 7a based on the fact that the sub control board 90 has received the opening command from the main control board 80 at the start of the big hit game related to the 7R big hit (7R fourth big hit or 7R fifth big hit) (S4408) The “opening effect” shown in FIG. 52 (a) is performed. This opening effect indicates the start of a game aiming to acquire a probability change (hereinafter also referred to as a “probability challenge game”).

  Following this, based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 has received the 1R start command from the main control board 80 during the first round of the 7R jackpot game (S4418), on the display screen 7a, FIG. The “challenge selection effect” shown in b) is performed. The challenge selection effect is an effect showing that a character on the effect belonging to the player side (hereinafter, also referred to as a “friend character”) selects a game to be challenged with a probability change. In this embodiment, four types of “baseball”, “soccer”, “sumo”, and “quiz” are prepared in advance as challenge games, and are randomly selected from these. This selection result is indicated by the roulette effect, and the selection result is shown by the end of the first round. That is, a game to be challenged is determined. This determination may be made based on the operation of the effect button 63 by the player.

  When the first round ends and the 7R jackpot game progresses to the second and subsequent rounds, on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. Is displayed (hereinafter also referred to as “challenge effect”). In the challenge production, for example, if the game to be challenged is baseball, a scene where a teammate character challenges a challenge theme such as “hit a home run” or “take a hard hitter” is displayed on the display screen 7a. A scene in which a teammate character challenges a challenge theme such as “Correct all questions correctly” or “Win the quiz king” is displayed on the display screen 7a. In addition, for soccer and sumo, similarly, scenes for challenging the challenge themes are displayed on the display screen 7a.

  The challenge effect is started based on the fact that the sub control board 90 has received the 2R start command from the main control board 80 (S4418), and then the 4R start command is received by the sub control board 90 and the fourth round V Attacker ends at the timing when the first release ends. When the 7R big hit game being executed is the 7R fourth big hit, the end of the first release of the V attacker of the fourth round corresponds to the end of the fourth round. On the other hand, in the case of 7R fifth big hit, after the first opening of the V-attacker for the fourth round is completed, the process proceeds to the second opening for the fourth round (see FIG. 48).

  When the first opening of the V-attacker for the fourth round is completed (the challenge effect is completed), and the V-attacker is subsequently released, on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 52 (d), the previous challenge effect is shown. An effect (hereinafter also referred to as “presentation effect”) indicating that the result of the challenge has been announced is performed. Here, when the first opening of the V-attacker of the fourth round is completed and the subsequent V-attacker opening is performed, if the 7R big hit game being executed is the 7R fourth big hit, the subsequent release is the fifth round This corresponds to the first opening of the V attacker in the (V round) (see FIG. 48). On the other hand, if it is the 7R fifth big hit, the subsequent opening corresponds to the second opening of the V attacker in the fourth round (see FIG. 48).

  Then, when the game ball enters the V attacker during execution of the presentation effect, after that, on the display screen 7a, the “success effect” shown in FIG. 52 (e1) or the “failure effect” shown in FIG. 52 (e2). Done. The success effect is an effect indicating that the challenge has succeeded with respect to the theme that the friend character challenged in the previous challenge effect. On the other hand, the failure effect is an effect indicating that the challenge has failed with respect to the theme challenged by the teammate character in the previous challenge effect.

  Here, if the 7R big hit game being executed is the 7R fourth big hit, the entry to the V attacker during the execution of the presentation effect is the V round (fifth round) entry. In this case, the game ball entering the V attacker is guided to the specific area 39 and detected by the specific area sensor 39a, and a specific area passing command is transmitted from the main control board 80 (S2405). Based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 has received this specific area passing command (S4412), a successful effect is performed. On the other hand, if the 7R big hit game being executed is the 7R fifth big hit, the entry to the V attacker during the execution of the presentation effect is the fourth round entry instead of the V round. In this case, the game ball entering the V attacker is guided to the non-specific area 49 and detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a, and a non-specific area passing command is transmitted from the main control board 80 (S2414). A failure effect is performed based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 has received this non-specific area passing command (S4416). From this, the success effect is an effect indicating that the probability variation has been successfully acquired, and the failure effect is an effect indicating that the probability change has failed. The success effect is an effect that indicates (recognizes) that the current jackpot is a V-passing expected jackpot, and the failure effect indicates that the current jackpot is a V-unscheduled jackpot (recognized). It can be said that it is a production.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (e1), when a successful effect is performed, a V passing notification effect is also performed together with the successful effect. The V pass notification effect is performed based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 has received a specific area pass command from the main control board 80 (S4412), and explicitly notifies the player that a V pass has occurred. To do. In the present embodiment, the characters “probability GET !!” are displayed on the display screen 7a.

  The above “success effect + V pass notification effect” and “failure effect” are both performed until the fifth round (V round) is completed. Then, in the 6th and 7th rounds of the 7R big hit game, a round effect in a mode corresponding to the result of the previous probability change challenge effect (“success effect + V pass notification effect” or “failure effect”) is performed. Specifically, if the 7R big hit game being executed is a 7R fourth big hit, based on the fact that the sub control board 90 has received the 6R start command after receiving the specific area passing command from the main control board 80 (S4418). Thus, for example, a round effect (dedicated effect) by a dedicated effect image celebrating the success of probability variation is started, and the effect is performed until the end of the seventh round. On the other hand, if the 7R big hit game being executed is the 7R fifth big hit, based on the fact that the sub control board 90 has received the 6R start command after receiving the non-specific area passing command from the main control board 80 (S4418), For example, a round effect (dedicated effect) using a dedicated effect image that prompts a re-challenge to acquire probability change (continuation of the game) is started, and the effect is performed until the end of the seventh round.

  In this way, when the 7R jackpot game is executed, the “7R fourth jackpot” and “7R fifth jackpot” are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 until the fifth round (V round) of the jackpot game is completed. In either case, a series of effects (probability challenge effects) shown in FIGS. 52 (a) to (e1) or (e2) are performed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 48, the 4th round and the 5th round (V round) of “7R 4th big hit” and the 4th round of “7R 5th big hit”, and the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) The mode of the opening / closing operation is the same. Therefore, for the player, at least unless the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is directly grasped by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. From the start of the 7R jackpot game until the success or failure effect shown in FIG. 52 (e1) or (e2) is performed (until the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 49a), It is extremely difficult (substantially impossible) to recognize (determine) whether "7R fourth big hit" or "7R fifth big hit" has occurred. The 4th round and the 5th round (V round) of “7R 4th big hit” and the 4th round of “7R fifth big hit” are games in which a game ball enters the same V attacker. From this, from the first V Attacker release in the 4th round in the 7R big hit game, the maximum 5 subsequent V Attacker releases (that is, "4 rounds + 5 rounds in the 7R fourth big hit", In the case of 7R fifth big hit, “4 rounds”) can be recognized by the player as one “chance round” that aims to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. In this sense, one chance round is regarded as a “privilege decision game” that determines whether or not the game state after the big hit game is to be a high probability state based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39. Is also possible.

  Here, among the effects constituting the probability variation challenge effect described based on FIG. 52, the “success effect” and the “failure effect” shown in FIGS. 52 (e1) and (e2) are as described above. It can be said that the 7R jackpot is a “V pass planned jackpot” or “V non-passing jackpot”, in other words, the execution mode of the V round (chance round) in this 7R jackpot game is “ It can be said that it is an effect that can be discriminated whether it is the execution mode (first execution mode) related to “V passing planned jackpot” or the execution mode (second execution mode) related to “V non-passing jackpot”. . From this, the “success effect” and “failure effect” in the present embodiment correspond to one aspect of the “specific effect” of the present invention. Further, among the “success effect” and “failure effect”, the “success effect” indicates that the execution mode of the V round (chance round) is the execution mode (first execution mode) related to the “V pass expected jackpot”. It can also be understood as the “first specific effect” shown, and the “failure effect” indicates that the execution mode of the V round (chance round) is an execution mode (second execution mode) related to “V non-passing planned jackpot”. It can also be understood as the “second specific effect” shown.

  Of the effects constituting the probability change challenge effect, the effects shown in FIGS. 52A to 52D, that is, the “opening effect”, the “selection effect”, the “challenge effect”, and the “announcement effect” are described above. It can be said that it is an effect that is performed before the “success effect” and the “failure effect” (specific effect) and that is related to the success effect and the failure effect. Therefore, the “opening effect”, “selection effect”, “challenge effect”, and “presentation effect” of the present embodiment correspond to one aspect of the “pre-specification effect” of the present invention.

[Effects of Example 1]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, if the result of the special symbol determination is 7R big hit (7R fourth big hit or 7R fifth big hit), V round (chance round) in the big hit game Is an execution mode related to “V passing planned big hit (7R fourth big hit)” (first execution mode) or “V non-passing planned big hit (7R fifth big hit)” (second execution mode) Can be shown to the player by the end of the V round (chance round) through the success or failure effect indicating the result of the probability change challenge effect (probability change challenge game) for challenging the probability change acquisition. For this reason, for example, a situation in which an effect of showing (notifying) the result of the V round in the state in which the result of the V round has been exposed first (a state in which the ball has been bounced first) cannot be generated. It is possible to increase the existence value (significance of existence) of the production of seeds. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the jackpot game including the V round (in this example, the effect of the probability change challenge effect in the 7R jackpot game) and improve the interest of the jackpot game.

  In particular, in this embodiment, “7R 4 big hits (V passing planned big hit)” and “7R 5 big hits (V not going through big hit big hit)” will be performed from the beginning of the big hit game. In addition, at least until the game ball that has entered the V attacker (second big prize opening 35) in the chance round passes the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 (until a success or failure effect is performed). Even if attention is paid to the opening pattern of the V attacker (second big prize opening 35), it is difficult to determine the type of the big hit (whether it is a V hit planned big hit or not) (substantially impossible to determine). . In this way, a prize ball that can be obtained in comparison with 12R jackpot game or 15R jackpot game by performing a probabilistic challenge production or a success or failure production related to it by the end of the chance round of 7R jackpot game (end of bonus decision game) It is possible to position a 7R big hit game with a small amount as a game (probability change challenge game) whose main purpose is to obtain a probable change, and to provide a new game using a big hit game having V rounds.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the probability variation challenge production is being executed (before 6R of the 7R big hit game is started), and the game ball may enter the V attacker in the V round (chance round). This is a trigger for executing the result notification (success effect or failure effect) of the probability change challenge effect. For this reason, for example, the probability that the game ball that entered the V-attacker passes through the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 will be changed according to the timing when the result of the V round (chance round) becomes clear. It becomes possible to show the result of the challenge production. This increases the player's level of interest (attention) for the game ball entering the V-attacker in the V-round (chance round) and the production (success production or failure production) triggered by the entry, It is possible to enhance the production effect by the production.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the result notification of the probability variation challenge effect (success effect or failure effect) based on the fact that the game ball entering the V attacker first passes the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49. ), It is possible to immediately (swiftly) notify the result after entering the V attacker in the V round (chance round). This gives the player the impression that the entry to the V-attacker is the trigger for executing the result notification (success effect or failure effect), and enhances the sense of linkage between entering the V-attacker and executing the result notification. It becomes possible. In particular, when the game ball that first entered the V-attacker passes through the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 as it is, the feeling of interlocking from the V-attacker entry to the execution of the result notification (success effect or failure effect) A sense of speed increases and the production effect increases.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, from the start of the 7R big hit game until the game ball that has entered the V attacker in the chance round passes the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49, that is, the probability change challenge effect. Until the performance showing the result of the performance (success production or failure production) is performed, the production (pre-specification production) for enhancing the player's expectation such as the selection production or the challenge production is performed (see FIG. 52). . This makes it possible to more effectively enhance the player's expectation until an effect (success effect or failure effect) indicating the result of the probabilistic challenge effect is performed (until the result of the chance round is revealed). .

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the game ball passes the specific area 39, the V pass notification effect is performed, and the player indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area 39 by the V pass notification effect. It is supposed to be shown definitely. By performing this V-pass notification effect together with the success effect (see FIG. 52 (e1)), the V-pass notification effect is performed in conjunction with the execution of the success effect. The effect can be increased.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the fifth round of the jackpot game is set as the V round, and the V attacker is released up to five times following the first V attacker release in the fourth round in the 7R jackpot game. 1 chance chance (privilege decision game) that aims to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the period (7 round 4 big hit is "4 round + 5 round", 7 round 5 big hit is "4 round") ). For this reason, at least three round games exist before the chance round. In the present embodiment, an effect (selection effect, challenge effect) related to the probabilistic challenge game is performed using the round game execution period for the three rounds and the first V-attacker release period of the chance round. As a result, it is possible to improve the game interest until the result of the chance round (privilege determination game) becomes clear.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The execution time of V round differs in Example 2 compared with Example 1 mentioned above. In the following, portions different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of portions (configuration, operational effects) common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In the first embodiment described above, the V round is set to the fifth round, whereas in the second embodiment, the V round is set to the seventh round. For this reason, in the second embodiment, when the type of jackpot is 7R jackpot, that is, in the case of 7R jackpot game, the final round is V round.

  Along with setting the V round to the seventh round, the winning opening opening pattern during the big hit game of the second embodiment is as follows. That is, in Example 2, first, among 1R to 5R of the jackpot game, 1R, 3R, 5R open the first big prize opening 30 (lower big prize opening), and 2R, 4R the second big prize opening 35. (Upper University prize opening: V attacker) is opened. The opening pattern of the first big prize opening 30 in 1R, 3R, 5R is the same as the opening pattern of the first big prize opening 30 in 1R, 3R of the first embodiment, and the second big in 2R, 4R. The opening pattern of the winning opening 35 is the same as the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35 in 2R of the first embodiment. Also, in the second embodiment, the second big prize opening 35 is opened by 6R, 7R of the big hit game, and the opening pattern (opening mode) of the second big prize opening 35 of 6R, 7R is shown in FIG. 53. The opening pattern (opening mode) of the 6R, 7R second big winning opening 35 shown in FIG. 53 is the same as the opening pattern (opening form) of the 4R, 5R second big winning opening 35 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. It is the same. The other rounds, that is, the winning opening opening patterns after 8R (opening patterns related to 12R big hit and 15R big hit) are the same as those after 8R of the first embodiment (see FIG. 6 and the like). Further, the operation pattern (operation mode) of the movable piece 150 in the V round (seventh round) of the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment (see FIGS. 49 to 51).

  However, in the second embodiment, since the V round is set to the seventh round, in the case of 7R big hit game, the final round is the V round as described above. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 53, in the 7R jackpot game of the second embodiment, when the V round (seventh round) ends, the ending period starts. In this case, the ending period is different between the 7R fourth big hit and the 7R fifth big hit. Specifically, the ending period for 7R fourth big hit is 10000 ms (10 seconds), and the ending period for 7R fifth big hit is 4000 ms (4 seconds). The ending period for 7R 4 big hits is relatively long. In the case of 7R 4 big hits, in principle, V passes in the V round (chance round) and becomes a “highly accurate base state” after the big hit game. Therefore, in order to appeal the transition to the “highly accurate and high base state” by the ending effect and to raise the player's feeling, the execution time of the ending effect is secured to some extent.

  On the other hand, the ending period for 7R 5 big hits is relatively short in the case of 7R 5 big hits, in principle, after the big hit game without passing V in V round (chance round) Since it will be `` base state '', it is possible to reduce the player's willingness to play instead of appealing with the ending effect to shift to the `` low probability low base state '' which is the normal state, so the ending period is The reason is to make it as short as possible to simplify the ending effect, or to avoid the special ending effect. In both the 7R 4th big hit and the 7R 5th big hit, during the ending period, the “I / O number match determination process (S2708, see FIGS. 33, 34, etc.)” performed after the end of the V round. Is included.

  Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 of the second embodiment (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described. In the second embodiment, since the V round is set to the seventh round, the execution mode of the processing related thereto is different from the first embodiment. That is, the processing performed in connection with the fourth and fifth rounds (chance round) in the first embodiment is performed in relation to the sixth and seventh rounds (chance round) in the second embodiment. ing. Specifically, the “in / out number coincidence determination process (S2708, see FIGS. 33 and 34)” that was performed at the end of the fourth round of the first embodiment (YES in S2705 in FIG. 33) is performed. In the second example, the “specific area effective period setting process (S2110, S2110, which is triggered by the end of the sixth round and the fifth round (V round) in the first example (YES in S2109 in FIG. 32)) was performed. 32 ”and“ specific region opening / closing operation start (S2211, refer to FIG. 32) ”are performed when the seventh round (V round) is started in the second embodiment. In addition, the “specific region opening / closing operation end (see S2707, see FIG. 33)” and “number of inputs / outputs one” that were triggered by the end of the fifth round (V round) in Example 1 (YES in S2706 in FIG. 33). The match determination process (S2708, refer to FIGS. 33 and 34) ”is performed when the seventh round (V round) ends in the second embodiment.

  Also, in the specific area sensor detection process (S207) shown in FIG. 36, the process for turning on the V flag (S2404) and the process for setting the specific area pass command (S2405) are specified for the seventh round (V round). When the game ball passes through the specific area 39 for the first time during the area valid period (YES in S2402, YES in S2403), the process of setting the invalid period passing command (S2406) is performed in the seventh round (V round ) Is performed when it is not in the specified area valid period (NO in S2402). In the second embodiment, the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208) shown in FIG. 37 is not performed.

  Next, the operation (control processing by the sub control unit 90) of the effect control microcomputer 91 according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the “probability challenge effect” is performed in the 7R big hit game. In the second embodiment, the contents of the received command analysis process are partially different from the first embodiment. FIG. 54 is a flowchart of the received command analysis process according to the second embodiment, which is the continuation of FIG. 44, and replaces FIG. 45 of the first embodiment. In FIG. 54, the same steps as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same step numbers.

  As shown in FIG. 54, in S4412, it is determined whether or not a specific area passing command has been received from the main control board 80. However, in the second embodiment, the V round is set to 7 rounds. It is determined that the passing command has been received when the game ball that has entered the V attacker (second big prize opening 35) in the seventh round of the expected V passing jackpot passes the specific area 39. If the specific area passing command is received (YES in S4412), the V passing designation command is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4415). Thereby, the V passing notification effect such as displaying the character image of “V” on the display screen 7a is performed. In the first embodiment, the V pass notification effect can be executed together with the success effect, but in the second embodiment, the V pass notification effect is executed alone. As will be described later, when the 7R jackpot game is executed, whether the execution mode of the V round (chance round) in the 7R jackpot game is the execution mode (first execution mode) according to the “V passing planned jackpot” Because an effect (success effect or failure effect) indicating that the execution mode (second execution mode) related to “V non-passing planned big hit” is discriminable is performed before the start of the V round (chance round). It is.

  Subsequently, in S4418, it is determined whether or not a round start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4418). If it is determined that it has not been received (NO in S4418), the process proceeds to S4420 and is received. If it is determined (YES in S4418), a 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 (S4419). The processing related to reception of the round start command so far is the same as in the first embodiment, but in the second embodiment, in addition to this, the processing after S4450 is performed.

  That is, in S4450, it is determined whether or not the round specified based on the received round start command is 6 rounds (S4450), and if it is 5 rounds (YES in S4450), this big hit game (in progress) It is determined whether or not the jackpot game is a 7R jackpot game (S4451). That is, it is determined whether it is the start timing of the fifth round of the 7R big hit game. As a result, if it is not the start timing of the fifth round of 7R jackpot game (NO in S4450 or NO in S4451), the process proceeds to S4420, and if it is the start timing of the fifth round of 7R jackpot game (YES in S4450) , YES in S4452), it is determined whether or not the current 7R jackpot game is related to the 7R fourth jackpot, that is, whether or not it is a "V passing planned jackpot" (S4452).

  If it is determined that it is 7R fourth big hit (YES in S4452), a successful production designation command is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4453), and it is determined that it is not 7R fourth big hit. (NO in S4452), that is, in the case of 7R fifth big hit, since it is a "V non-passing planned big hit", the failure effect designation command is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4454) .

  In such a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 55, while the 7R big hit game is being executed and before the V round (chance round) is started (the fifth round in this example), “Success production” or “failure production” is performed. That is, when the 7R jackpot game is started, first, an “opening effect” indicating the start of the probability variation challenge game is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and then “selection effect”, 2 in the first round. “Challenge production” is performed in the round and the third land, and “presentation production” is performed in the fourth round (see FIGS. 55A to 55D).

  When the fourth round is over and the fifth round is started, if that round is the fifth round of the big hit game related to the 7R fourth big hit (YES in S4450, YES in S4451, YES in S4452), On the display screen 7a, a “success effect” is performed (see FIG. 55 (e1)), and if it is the fifth round of the big hit game related to the 7R fifth big hit (YES in S4450, YES in S4451, NO in S4452), A “failure effect” is performed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 55 (e2)). In other words, either the “success effect” or the “failure effect” (specific effect) is performed at the start of the fifth round.

  Here, the successful performance of the first embodiment is performed based on the fact that the game ball that entered the V-attacker has passed through the specific area 39, that is, performed in a situation where the probability change success has been confirmed. It was. On the other hand, since the successful production of the second embodiment is performed before the start of the V round (chance round), it does not indicate the probability variation acquisition definitely, but indicates that the probability of probability variation acquisition is high. Become. That is, it is an effect indicating that there is a high possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the V round (chance round). On the other hand, the failure production in the first embodiment is performed before the start of the V round (5 rounds) in which the V attacker opens shortly. Strictly speaking, although the probability variation acquisition failure has not yet been determined, the possibility of probability variation acquisition is possible. It was an effect indicating that (the possibility of game balls passing through the specific area 39) is extremely low. This is the same for the failure effect of the second embodiment.

  When the fifth round is completed and the game proceeds to the chance round (the sixth round and the seventh round), a round presentation according to the result of the previous challenge presentation is performed on the display screen 7a. In other words, when a “success effect” is performed in the fifth round, a round effect that prompts the user to pass V is performed in order to confirm the success of probability change, and the game ball that has entered the V attacker passes through the specific area 39. By doing so, the V passage notification effect is performed. On the other hand, if a “failure effect” is made in the fifth round, in principle, the possibility that a game ball that subsequently enters the V-attacker will pass through the specific area 39 is extremely low. A round effect that does not prompt V passing is performed.

[Effects of Example 2]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, in the case of 7R big hit (7R fourth big hit or 7R fifth big hit), the execution mode of the V round (chance round) in the big hit game is “V passing expected big hit. (7R 4th big hit) ”(first execution mode) or“ V non-passing planned big hit (7R 5th big hit) ”(second execution mode) It becomes possible to show before the start of the V round (chance round) through a success effect or a failure effect indicating the result of the effect (probability change challenge game). Thus, also in the second embodiment, the result of the V round is shown (notified) in a state where the result of the V round has been exposed first (a state in which the ball has been lost first) as in the first embodiment described above. ) Because there can be no situation such as production, it is possible to increase the effect of the jackpot game including the V round (in this example, the effect of the probabilistic challenge production in the 7R jackpot game) and improve the interest of the jackpot game It becomes.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the seventh round of the big hit game is the V round, so in the case of the 7R big hit game, the final round is the V round. Then, from the first V Attacker release in the 6th round in 7R big hit game, during the maximum 5 V attacker release following this (7R 4th big hit "6 round + 7 rounds", 7R 5th big hit “6 rounds”) is one “chance round” (privilege determination game) that aims to pass the game ball to the specific area 39. For this reason, there are five round games before the chance round. By using the execution period of the round game for five rounds, an effect (selection effect, challenge effect, announcement effect, success effect or failure effect) related to the probability change challenge game is performed. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the big hit game by utilizing the maximum period (direction execution period) until the chance round (privilege determination game) is performed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, in the case of 7R big hit game, since the final round is V round, the big hit game (round game) can be digested efficiently and smoothly (swiftly). That is, the interval time before and after the seventh round, which is the V round, is 2000 ms (2 seconds), and the interval time between other rounds is 200 ms (0.2 seconds). For this reason, there is only 200 ms (0.2 seconds) between rounds of round games (1R to 6R) until the V round (chance round) is started, and the first grand prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35 are Alternate opening will proceed quickly and smoothly. Then, after the end of the V round, an ending period is used as it is, and a time for “input / output number coincidence determination processing (see S2708, FIG. 33, 34, etc.)” is allocated within the period. As a result, in the 7R jackpot game in which the final round is the V round, it is possible to smoothly advance the game without giving a feeling of extension between rounds as much as possible from the start to the end of the 7R jackpot game. It is especially effective in differentiating between 7R jackpot games as a game with the main objective of winning odds (probability challenge games) and 12R jackpot games and 15R jackpot games with the main objective of winning prize balls. .

  As described above, the first and second embodiments have been described as embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the wording of each claim is not departed from the scope described in each claim. However, the present invention is not limited to the above, and it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has, as long as the person skilled in the art can easily replace it.

  For example, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the “probable challenge effect” is performed as the jackpot game effect (special game effect) related to the 7R jackpot, but the mode of the jackpot game effect is described in the first embodiment. It is not limited to two. For example, as a jackpot game effect related to 7R jackpot, a so-called “battle effect” in which an ally character and an enemy character fight is performed, and a certain change is obtained by displaying a scene in which the ally character wins (the enemy character is defeated) in the battle effect. It may also indicate success.

  In the first and second embodiments, as shown in FIG. 48 and FIG. 53, “Round immediately before V round (unspecified round)” and “V round (specific Round) ”and“ Round immediately before V round (non-specific round) ”of 7R 5th big hit (V unscheduled big hit), the opening / closing operation mode of the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) is the same , By allowing the player to recognize these rounds as one “chance round”, when the chance round is started, the player determines whether “7R fourth big hit” or “7R fifth big hit” has occurred. Was configured to be difficult to distinguish. Instead of this, the mode of the V-attacker opening / closing operation of the V round of both big hits (scheduled V pass big hit and V non-passed big hit) is the same or approximately approximated without using “round immediately before V round” As such, it may be configured such that it is difficult to determine the jackpot type.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, regarding the opening time when the second big prize opening 35 (V attacker) is opened in the “round immediately before the V round”, the round immediately before the V round related to the V passing expected jackpot ( Both the V-attacker release time in the non-specific round and the first V-attacker release time in the round immediately before the V round (non-specific round) related to the V non-passing jackpot are both 100 ms (0.1 seconds) short. The time was low, and the possibility of a game ball entering the V attacker was low (substantially impossible). However, the V attacker's release time in this case may be a time longer than 100 ms, or may be a time allowing the game ball to enter the V attacker.

  In the above-described first and second embodiments, among the plurality of types of big hits, a game whose main purpose is to obtain a probable change in a big hit game (7R big hit game) having the smallest amount of winning balls (the number of rounds is the smallest). (Probability change challenge game) and the probability change challenge effect is performed in the jackpot game. However, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is not limited to the first and second embodiments. For example, a 3R jackpot game, a 5R jackpot game, a 10R jackpot game, or the like may be used as a game (probability change challenge game) whose main purpose is acquisition of probability change.

  In the first and second embodiments, the V rounds in the jackpot game are “5th round” and “7th round”, respectively. However, the rounds to be the V rounds are not limited to these. The round may be set to V round. However, it is desirable to set the V round in the third and subsequent rounds in order to secure an effect execution period for impressing the player that the game is mainly intended to acquire probability variation (probability variation challenge game). In this way, it is possible to secure a period of at least two rounds before the V round as an effect execution period, and to make an impression that the game is a probable challenge game and to improve interest by the round effect using the period. Is possible.

  Also in the first embodiment, the seventh round may be the V round as in the second embodiment, and the final round may be the V round in the case of 7R big hit game. Further, a plurality of rounds in one jackpot game may be V rounds (for example, 3 out of 7 rounds are V rounds). In this case, two or more consecutive rounds can be exemplified as V rounds, two or more consecutive rounds can be represented as V rounds, or a combination of these two forms can be exemplified.

  In the first embodiment described above, the “success effect” is based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the V-attacker is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in the chance round of the 7R fourth big hit (scheduled V pass big hit). The “failure effect” is performed based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the V-attacker is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a in the chance round of the 7R fifth big hit (V unscheduled big hit). It was. Further, in the above-described second embodiment, either “success effect” or “failure effect” (specific effect) is performed with the start of the fifth round. The execution opportunity of these “success effects” or “failure effects” is not limited to the above-described embodiments of the first and second embodiments. For example, based on the fact that the game ball that entered the V attacker in the chance round is detected by the second big prize opening sensor 35a, that is, the game ball has entered the V attacker, Any one of “production” (specific production) may be performed according to the type of the big hit game at that time. As a result, entering the V-attacker triggers the execution of either the “success effect” or the “failure effect” (specific effect), and it is easy to give the player an impression that these effects are performed quickly. In particular, when performing based on the fact that the game ball that first entered the V-attacker is detected by the second grand prize opening sensor 35a, entering the V-attacker and “successful production” or “failure production” ”Will increase, and the production effect will increase.

  In the first and second embodiments, the effective period of the specific area 39 is set to the period during which the specific area opening / closing operation pattern is being executed and the specific area is in the open state, and from the open state to the closed state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, during the execution of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern, all may be set to the effective period, or during the execution of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern, the period after the first open state is all effective period In addition to these, a predetermined period after the end of the specific area opening / closing operation pattern may be set as the effective period.

  In the first and second embodiments described above, as a V attacker open pattern in the V round, a long open release pattern with a long open time (first open pattern) and a short open open pattern with a short open time (second open pattern) Open pattern). Specifically, as an opening pattern for long opening (V round opening pattern for V passing planned big hit), an opening pattern for performing 16000 ms opening once, 1000 ms opening once, 4000 ms opening once and 1000 ms opening twice in this order. (Open pattern with an open time of 23000 ms) was provided, and an open pattern (open pattern with an open time of 100 ms) that was opened once for 100 ms was provided as an open pattern with a short open (V round open pattern with a planned V non-passing big hit). . Of these, the long opening pattern may be an opening time that can increase the possibility of entering the game ball into the V attacker (making it easy to enter). Or once, either. However, from the viewpoint of increasing the difficulty (difficulty) of discriminating between the V-passing expected jackpot and the non-passing expected jackpot, it is desirable that the number of times of opening be opened a plurality of times. In addition, the opening pattern of the plurality of times of opening in the V round is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and it is possible to appropriately set the number of times of opening of the plurality of times in consideration of the difficulty of determining the big hit type. It is.

  In the first and second embodiments, the 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 in a V-round during a big hit game (during special game). Although what to give is illustrated, the privilege said by this invention is not restricted to generation | occurrence | production 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.

  In the first and second embodiments, the value set in the probability variation counter based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area is “150”, and the number of executions of the special symbol success / failure determination in the high probability state is “150”. ”, A game machine with a specification (so-called“ V-accurate ST ”) in which the special symbol success / failure determination after the next time is performed in a low probability state, that is, a high probability state is not guaranteed until the next big hit occurrence. However, the value to be set in the probability variation counter can be set as appropriate according to the specifications of the gaming machine. For example, in order to generate a high probability state based on the fact that a game ball has passed a specific area, the probability variation counter is set to “10000” and the special symbol success / failure determination is executed 10,000 times. Then, it is possible to apply the present invention to a specification (so-called “V-accuracy loop machine”) in which a high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs substantially. 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 first and second embodiments described above, the second special figure reserved digest (variation display of the second special symbol) is performed in preference to the first special figure reserved digest (variable display of the first special symbol). (So-called “priority digestion”, “priority fluctuation”), but is not limited thereto. For example, a configuration in which the digestion of the first special figure hold (variation display of the first special symbol) and the digestion of the second special figure reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) are performed in order of starting entry, It is good also as a structure (what is called "simultaneous digestion" and "simultaneous fluctuation") which digests and digestion of 2nd special figure reservation in parallel. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which preferentially digests the 1st special figure reservation (change display of the 1st special symbol) prior to the 2nd special figure reservation (change display of the 2nd special symbol).
[Reference invention]
(1) In addition, a gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1 for solving the above-described problems is
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Special game execution means for executing a special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A variable entrance that allows game balls to enter during the special game;
Privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege based on the fact that at least one of the game balls entering the variable entrance has passed the specific area;
A privilege for executing a privilege determination game in which the variable entrance is operated at a predetermined time during the special game, and whether or not the privilege is given based on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area is determined. A decision game execution means;
Special game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined special game effect during the special game;
A gaming machine equipped with
As the execution mode of the privilege determination game, it has at least a first execution mode and a second execution mode that is less likely to pass a game ball to the specific area than the first execution mode,
As the special game effect, a specific effect capable of determining whether the execution mode of the privilege determination game performed during the special game is the first execution mode or the second execution mode is used. Can be run by the end
It is characterized by that.
In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1, whether the execution mode of the privilege determination game to be performed this time is the first execution mode or the second execution mode, that is, whether the possibility that the game ball passes the specific area is high or low, It is possible to show the player by a specific effect that can be executed before the end of the bonus determination game. For this reason, for example, in a configuration in which an effect indicating (notifying) the result of the privilege determination game is performed after the privilege determination game is ended, if the result of the privilege determination game is revealed before the execution of the effect, the privilege determination game The presence of the production showing the result becomes meaningless and there is a possibility that the production effect cannot be obtained, whereas in the present reference invention 1, such a situation cannot occur. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effects of special games including bonus determination games and to enhance the interest of special games. Note that “until the end of the privilege determination game” includes not only the end of the privilege determination game but also the end of the privilege determination game.
(2) The gaming machine of reference invention 2 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 described above,
The specific effect is executed after the game ball enters the variable entrance
It is characterized by that.
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 2, when the game ball enters the variable entrance, the execution of the specific effect is triggered. For this reason, for example, the result of the privilege determination game, such as the timing at which the game ball that has entered the variable entrance has passed through the specific area or the timing at which the game ball passes through another area (non-specific area) without passing through the specific area It is possible to execute a specific effect at the timing when becomes clear. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's interest (attention level) with respect to the specific effect performed when the game ball enters the variable entrance and the specific event is triggered by the entrance, and the effect of the specific effect can be enhanced. Become.
(3) The gaming machine of reference invention 3 is the gaming machine of reference invention 2 described above,
It has a detecting means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the variable entrance,
The specific effect is executed based on the first game ball detection by the detection means.
It is characterized by that.
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3, since the specific effect is performed based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the variable entrance is first detected by the detecting means, it is specified immediately after the entrance to the variable entrance. It is possible to produce an effect. This gives the player the impression that the entry to the variable entrance is the trigger for the specific effect, and enhances the sense of linkage between the entrance to the variable entrance and the execution of the specific effect. Thus, it is possible to enhance the production effect by the specific production.
(4) The gaming machine of reference invention 4 is the gaming machine of reference invention 1 described above,
The specific effect is executed before the bonus determination game is started.
It is characterized by that.
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 4, since the specific effect is executed by the start of the privilege determination game, the situation in which the result of the privilege determination game is revealed and the effect content is predicted in advance cannot occur. Become. In addition, when the privilege determination game is started, the specific effect indicates whether the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area in the privilege determination game is high or low. It will also function as an effect that suggests the results in advance. Thereby, it is possible to enhance the effect of the specific effect. Note that “until the start of the privilege determination game” includes not only the start of the privilege determination game but also the start of the privilege determination game.
(5) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1 to 4 described above,
As the special game effect, it is an effect performed before the execution of the specific effect, and a predetermined pre-specific effect that leads to the specific effect can be executed.
It is characterized by that.
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 5, an effect (pre-specification effect) connected to the specific effect is executed as the special game effect until the specific effect is performed. Thereby, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation until the specific effect is performed, and further increase the player's degree of interest (attention) and expectation for the specific effect.
(6) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1 to 5 described above,
Passing effect execution means for executing a predetermined specific region passing effect based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific region is provided.
It is characterized by that.
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 6, when the game ball that has entered the variable entrance has passed the specific area, a predetermined specific area passing effect is executed. By this specific area passing effect, it is possible to definitely show the player that the game ball has passed the specific area, and to enhance the effect of the special game together with the specific effect.
(7) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 7 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1 to 6 described above,
The special game has a special game constituted by three or more round games, and the privilege determination game is executed in the third and subsequent round games.
It is characterized by that.
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 7, the privilege determination game is executed in the third or later round game among the three or more round games constituting the special game. That is, at least two round games exist before the privilege determination game. For this reason, after the start of the special game, it is possible to secure the period until the specific effect or privilege determination game is executed as the execution period (effect execution period) of the special game effect until the execution thereof, It is possible to improve the interest of special games using this period.
(8) The gaming machine of reference invention 8 is the gaming machine of reference invention 7 described above,
The privilege determination game is executed in the last round game
It is characterized by that.
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 8, the privilege determination game is executed in the final round game of the special game constituted by three or more round games. Thereby, after the start of the special game, it is possible to secure the maximum period (the performance execution period) until the specific effect or the privilege determination game is executed, thereby improving the interest of the special game.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the present invention (related inventions) will be disclosed for reference.

(1) an identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Special game execution means for executing a special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
Special game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined special game effect during the special game;
A variable entrance opening that allows the game ball to enter the inaccessible state by closing, and enters the enterable state to allow the game ball to enter by opening,
A movable member capable of guiding a game ball entering the variable entrance to a specific area by performing a predetermined operation;
Privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege based on the fact that at least one of the game balls entering the variable entrance has passed the specific area;
A gaming machine equipped with
The variable entrance is in a state where the entrance is possible with a predetermined opening pattern during the special game,
During the special game, at least the non-specific round game in which the variable entrance is in the entrance enabled state and the movable member is not operated, and the non-specific round game is inserted into the variable entrance. A specific round game in which a ball is allowed to be moved and the movable member is operated.
The special game has at least a first special game and a second special game,
Compared with the specific round in the first special game, the specific round in the second special game is less likely to pass the game ball to the specific area,
The opening pattern of the variable entrance from the start of the non-specific round game to the predetermined time after the start of the specific round game when the non-specific round game and the specific round game are executed during the first special game And an opening pattern of the variable entrance from the start of the non-specific round game to the predetermined time after the start of the non-specific round game when the non-specific round game is executed during the second special game. The same,
As the special game effect, a specific effect that can determine whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game, and a period during which the opening pattern of the variable entrance is the same A game machine characterized by being performed inside.

  According to the gaming machine of (1) above, since the movable member operates in the specific round game, there is a possibility that the game ball entering the variable entrance is guided to the specific area and passes through the specific area. On the other hand, since the movable member does not operate in the non-specific round game, the game ball entering the variable entrance is not guided to the specific area and has no possibility of passing through the specific area. The possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area in the specific round is lower in the second special game than in the first special game, and the non-specific round game and the specific round game in the first special game. Is the same as the opening pattern of the variable entrance when the non-specific round game is executed in the second special game. Under such a configuration, as the special game effect, the specific effect that can determine whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game, and the opening pattern of the variable entrance is the same. During the period. Thus, in a situation where it is difficult to discriminate the special game being executed (the first special game or the second special game) through the opening pattern of the variable entrance, the specific effect enabling the discrimination is the player. For this, it is possible to improve the effect of special games by enhancing the effect of special games during the special games.

(2) identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Special game execution means for executing a special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
Special game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined special game effect during the special game;
A variable entrance opening that allows the game ball to enter the inaccessible state by closing, and enters the enterable state to allow the game ball to enter by opening,
A movable member capable of guiding a game ball entering the variable entrance to a specific area by performing a predetermined operation;
Privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege based on the fact that at least one of the game balls entering the variable entrance has passed the specific area;
A gaming machine equipped with
The variable entrance is in a state where the entrance is possible with a predetermined opening pattern during the special game,
During the special game, at least the non-specific round game in which the variable entrance is in the entrance enabled state and the movable member is not operated, and the non-specific round game is inserted into the variable entrance. A specific round game in which a ball is allowed to be moved and the movable member is operated.
The special game has at least a first special game and a second special game,
Compared with the specific round in the first special game, the specific round in the second special game is less likely to pass the game ball to the specific area,
The opening pattern of the variable entrance from the start of the non-specific round game to the predetermined time after the start of the specific round game when the non-specific round game and the specific round game are executed during the first special game And an opening pattern of the variable entrance from the start of the non-specific round game to the predetermined time after the start of the non-specific round game when the non-specific round game is executed during the second special game. The same,
As the special game effect, a specific effect capable of determining whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game is performed before the predetermined time. .

  Also in the gaming machine of (2) above, as in the gaming machine according to the related invention of (1), the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area in the specific round is higher than that of the first special game. The game is lower, the opening pattern of the variable entrance when the non-specific round game and the specific round game are executed in the first special game, and the non-specific round game is executed in the second special game In this case, the opening pattern of the variable entrance is the same. Under such a configuration, as the special game effect, the specific effect that can determine whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game, and the opening pattern of the variable entrance is the same. Will be done before the end of the period. Thus, the specific effect performed before the end of the period in which the opening pattern of the variable entrance is the same is an effect that leads to the determination of the special game being executed, and has a meaning (value) for the player. Become. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the special game during the special game and improve the interest of the special game.

  Regarding “Before the predetermined time” of “Perform a specific effect before the predetermined time”, “Before the predetermined time related to the first special game” indicates that before the start of the specific round game or the start of the non-specific round game "Before the predetermined time related to the second special game" includes "before the start of the non-specific round game". In particular, when the special game is configured to include other round games other than the specific round game and the non-specific round game, the specific performance is performed in the other round games before the start of the specific round game or before the start of the non-specific round game. The structure which performs is also included.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
A predetermined time after the start of the specific round game in the first special game and a predetermined time after the start of the non-specific round game in the second special game, respectively, a predetermined number of game balls have the variable entrance ball A gaming machine configured to be able to enter a mouth.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The opening pattern of the variable entrance from the start of the non-specific round game to the end of the specific round game in the first special game, and the start to end of the non-specific round game in the second special game A gaming machine characterized by the same opening pattern of the variable entrance.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
When the specific round game is executed in the second special game, the opening pattern of the variable entrance in the specific round game is the variable entrance in the specific round game in the first special game. A gaming machine characterized by an opening pattern in which the possibility of entering a game ball is lower than the opening pattern.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The special game is composed of a plurality of round games,
The special game includes at least a special game in which the number of round games is a first predetermined number of times, and a special game in which a second predetermined number of times is less than the first predetermined number of times,
The first special game and the second special game are special games in which the number of round games is the second predetermined number of times.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 7 Image display apparatus, 7a Display screen, 7b Production design display area (production design display part), 8 production design, 20 1st start opening, 21 2nd start opening, 30 1st grand prize opening, 35 Second grand prize opening (V attacker), 39 specific area, 39a specific area sensor, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display part), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display part) 49 non-specific region, 49a non-specific region sensor, 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 100 image control board (image control unit), 150 movable piece.

Claims (1)

Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
Special game execution means for executing a special game based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner;
A variable entrance opening that allows the game ball to enter the inaccessible state by closing, and enters the enterable state to allow the game ball to enter by opening,
A movable member capable of guiding a game ball entering the variable entrance to a specific area by performing a predetermined operation;
Privilege granting means for granting a predetermined privilege based on the fact that at least one of the game balls entering the variable entrance has passed the specific area;
Special game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined special game effect during the special game;
A gaming machine equipped with
The variable entrance is a state where the entrance is possible in a predetermined opening pattern during the special game,
During the special game, at least the non-specific round game in which the variable entrance is in the entrance enabled state and the movable member is not operated, and the non-specific round game is inserted into the variable entrance. A specific round game in which a ball is allowed to be moved and the movable member is operated.
The special game has at least a first special game and a second special game,
Towards said specific round game in the second special game compared to the specific round game in the first special game is low passability of game balls of the execution period of the round game is to short and the specific area,
The opening pattern of the variable entrance from the start of the non-specific round game to the end of the specific round game when the non-specific round game and the specific round game following the non-specific round game are executed during the first special game And the opening pattern of the variable entrance from the start to the end of the non-specific round game when the non-specific round game and the specific round game following the non-specific round game are executed during the second special game. And
As the special game effect, a specific effect that can determine whether the special game being executed is the first special game or the second special game, and a period during which the opening pattern of the variable entrance is the same The game entrance of the game ball into the variable entrance in the specific round game during the first special game and the variable entrance in the non-specific round game during the second special game A game machine that is executed based on each of the game balls that enter the game .

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