JP6446399B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs an effect by prefetching the variation time of a variation game for which execution is suspended (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-255101 A

For this reason, it has been expected to further improve the interest of the effect that is executed by prefetching the variation time of the variation game that is suspended.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve interest.

In the gaming machine capable of holding a variable game, the gaming machine includes a winning game granting unit that can grant a winning game, a notification control unit that controls the notification unit, and a generation unit, The means includes a variation game that is a hit among the variation games that are held during the winning game, and the means is shifted before the first variation game that is held in the winning variation game. When a plurality of floating games to be held are held, information based on the fluctuation time of the winning variable game is generated during the winning game, and a plurality of holding games are held before the winning changing game. It is possible to generate information based on the total deviation time that is the sum of the fluctuation times of the fluctuating game that has been lost, and the notification control means Rutotomoni to broadcast information based on the outskirts total variation time until variations game the per game consists ends with a plurality of said off is completed, the off total with the progress of change game becomes the off Subtracting the variation time, the remaining time of the outlier total variation time is notified according to the subtraction result, and information based on the variation time of the winning variation game is displayed after the plurality of variation games that are out of focus. The gist is that the notifying means can be controlled to notify.

The gaming machine controls a winning game granting unit that can grant a winning game, a state giving unit that can give an advantageous gaming state, and a notification unit in a gaming machine that can hold a variable game. A first control game that is provided when the variable game is won by the notification control unit, a detection unit that detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area, and a generation unit; Then, there is a second per game that is given when the game ball is detected by the detecting means, and the state giving means executes a predetermined number of variable games after the end of the first per game. The advantageous gaming state can be given until the second winning game is finished, and the advantageous gaming state is given, and the advantageous gaming state is given during the advantageous gaming state. Easily passes gaming ball the specific region than when not, the generating means includes a variation games to be hit in a variation games being held in said first per game, and When a plurality of variation games that are shifted before the first variation game held among the variation games to be won are held, the variation time of the variation game to be won during the first winning game And generating information based on the total deviation time that is the sum of the fluctuation times of the plurality of fluctuation games that are suspended before the winning fluctuation game . the notification control means, wherein after the end of the first per game, the off total variation is informed of time information based on Rutotomoni, said from the first per game is finished multiple Until the end of the variation game that becomes a deviation, the deviation total variation time is subtracted with the progress of each variation game, and according to the subtraction result, the remaining time of the deviation total variation time is notified, The gist of the invention is that the notification means can be controlled to notify information based on the variation time of the winning variation game after the plurality of variation games that have been missed.

  According to the present invention, interest can be improved.

A front view showing a pachinko machine. The perspective view which shows a 1st winning unit typically. The front view which shows a 2nd prize unit typically. The figure which shows a hit classification. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The flowchart which shows the special symbol variation process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol completion | finish process. The flowchart which shows a hit game start process. The flowchart which shows pending information output processing. The flowchart which shows an information generation process. A time chart showing the flow of the game. The flowchart which shows the information generation process of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the information generation process of 3rd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the extension process of 5th Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described. In this specification, each of the upward, downward, left, right, front, and rear directions refers to each direction when viewed from a player who plays a game with a pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a gaming board YB. On the front side of the game board YB, a game area YBa that is an area (space) in which a game ball can flow down is defined. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball to the game area YBa is disposed. The launch handle HD is configured such that the player can adjust the launch strength (launch strength) of the game ball onto the game area YBa by adjusting the operation amount (rotation amount). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the path by which the game ball flows down in the game area YBa can be adjusted by the player operating the launch handle HD.

  Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a speaker Sp configured to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) performed by outputting sound such as music or sound effects is disposed. In addition, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a decoration lamp La configured to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light emission effect) performed by turning on, blinking, and turning off a light-emitting body (not shown) is disposed. Yes.

  An opening that penetrates the gaming board YB in the thickness direction (front-rear direction) is provided at substantially the center of the gaming board YB, and a display frame HW having an opening HWa is opened in this opening. The HWa and the opening of the game board YB are assembled and aligned. The display frame body HW is decorated in accordance with the motif or theme of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  The game board YB is provided with an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH capable of displaying an image (moving image). The effect display device 11 is assembled to the game board YB in a state where the image display unit GH and the opening HWa are aligned and matched so that the image display unit GH can be visually recognized through the opening HW of the display frame HW. It has been. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) performed by displaying an image such as a character or a character.

  In the game board YB, a special symbol display device 12 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed outside the game area YBa. The special symbol display device 12 displays the special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating a result of a winning lottery (internal lottery) of a special symbol as to whether or not to win a winning game. Then, the special symbol display device 12 displays that a special symbol variation game is being executed and a special symbol as a display result of the special symbol variation game.

  In the special symbol display device 12, the special symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. In the special symbol variation game, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols is stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the result of the special winning lottery. Each special symbol is classified into a winning symbol as a hit display result capable of recognizing a hit and an outlier symbol as a wrong display result capable of recognizing a loss.

  On the other hand, in the effect display device 11, as one of the display effects to be performed accompanying the special symbol variation game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment) to display a symbol combination. A symbol variation game is performed. In the following description, the symbol variation game using the ornament symbol is referred to as “decoration symbol variation game”. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production. In the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 11, the decorative symbol (the symbol combination) is stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game or substantially simultaneously.

  On the effect display device 11, a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. Specifically, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol changing game, the winning display result by the decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The winning display result by the decorative symbol is, for example, a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the rows stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 are the same. In addition, when the special symbol variation game is displayed in a stopped state, the display result of the decorative symbol is also displayed on the effect display device 11 in a stopped manner. The off-line display result by the decorative symbol is, for example, a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all the rows stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 are not the same.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can hold a special symbol variation game as a variation game. In the game board YB, a special hold display device 13 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed outside the game area YBa. The special hold display device 13 displays the number of special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended (hereinafter, referred to as the special symbol hold number).

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 14a composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed outside the game area YBa. The normal symbol display device 14a displays a normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. In the normal symbol display device 14a, the normal symbol variation game is executed, and the normal symbol as a display result of the normal symbol variation game is displayed. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the normal winning lottery (internal lottery).

  In the normal symbol display device 14a, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal symbol variation game of this embodiment, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the result of the normal winning lottery. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and an ordinary off-beat symbol that can usually recognize a deviation.

  In the game board YB, a normal hold display device 14b composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed outside the game area YBa. The normal hold display device 14b displays the number of normal symbol variation games whose execution is being held (hereinafter, referred to as the normal symbol hold number).

  Further, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a first winning unit U1 is disposed below the effect display device 11. The first winning unit U1 is covered with a plate-shaped decorative member U1a on the front surface (the player-side surface).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the first winning unit U <b> 1 has a first start port 15 that is open to the game area YBa and into which a game ball flowing down the game area YBa can enter. The first start port 15 of the present embodiment is always open so that game balls can enter. In the first winning unit U1, a first start sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 15 is provided. Further, the first winning unit U1 is provided with a flow path inside, and is configured to flow down the game balls that have not entered the first start port 15 through the flow path.

  Further, the first winning unit U1 has a second starting port 16 in the lower right of the first starting port 15 into which a game ball flowing down the flow path of the first winning unit U1 can enter. The first winning unit U1 is provided with a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 16 in the first winning unit U1.

  Further, the first winning unit U1 has a plate-like slide member 17 that slides back and forth by the operation of the second start opening actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5). The slide member 17 is in a first state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port 16 (shown as a slide member 17a by a wavy line in FIG. 2), and the game ball is difficult to enter or enters the second start port 16. It can be operated (moved) so as to be able to take the second state (indicated by the solid line in FIG. 2 as the slide member 17b). That is, when the slide member 17 slides forward and enters the first state, the slide member 17 becomes a slope inclined downward toward the second start port 16 and has flowed down in the first winning unit U1. The game ball is caused to flow down to the second start port 16. On the other hand, when the slide member 17 is accommodated in the first winning unit U1, the game ball that has flowed down in the first winning unit U1 is not received but flows down below the second start port 16. The slide member 17 is a so-called ordinary electric accessory. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal winning lottery is won, and after the normal winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol changing game, the normal winning game is given. In this normal hit game, the slide member 17 operates so as to be in the first state, so that the game ball can easily enter the second start port 16.

  Further, the first winning unit U1 has a first big winning port 18 below the second starting port 16 into which a game ball flowing down the flow path of the first winning unit U1 can enter. The first winning unit U1 includes a first winning opening door 19 that opens and closes by an operation of a first winning prize actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5). The first grand prize opening door 19 is in an open state in which a game ball can enter the first big prize opening 18 (shown as a first big prize door 19b by a solid line in FIG. 2), and the game ball is in the first grand prize opening. It is possible to operate in a closed state in which it is impossible to enter the ball 18 (indicated by the broken line in FIG. 2 as the first big winning door 19a). The first winning unit U1 is provided with a first winning prize sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered the first winning prize opening 18. The first grand prize winning door 19 is a so-called special electric accessory.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a second winning unit U2 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. The front surface (player side surface) is covered with the plate-shaped decorative member U2a.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the second winning unit U2 has a second large winning opening 20 that is open to the game area YBa and into which a game ball flowing down the game area YBa can enter. The second prize winning unit U2 has a second prize winning door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of a second prize winning actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 5). The second grand prize opening door 21 is operable in an open state in which game balls can enter the second big prize opening 20 and in a closed state in which game balls cannot enter the second big prize opening 20. The second prize winning unit U2 is provided with a second prize winning unit sensor SE4 that detects a game ball that has entered the second prize winning unit 20 in the second prize winning unit U2. The second grand prize opening door 21 is a so-called special electric accessory.

  The second winning unit U2 is provided with a flow-down passage that diverges in the middle, and a discharge port 22a that guides the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the branch and a special prize-winning port 22b as a specific area are provided at the branch destination. It has been. The second winning unit U2 has a bonus winning sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 5) as detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through the bonus winning port 22b.

  A distribution member 23 is provided at a branching point of the flow-down passage of the second winning unit U2 and connected to the privilege winning port 22b. The distribution member 23 operates to distribute the game ball that has flowed down to either the flow-down passage H2 that connects the discharge port 22a or the flow-down passage H1 that connects to the special prize winning port 22b by the operation of an actuator (not shown). In addition, a storage device 24 capable of storing game balls for a certain period is provided on the top of the sorting member 23.

  In the game area YBa of the game board YB, a gate 25 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11 and on the left side of the second winning unit U2. The gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE6 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed).

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a high base state as a gaming state advantageous to the player. The high base state is a so-called “electric support state”. It is also referred to as an improved entrance rate and a shorter time. The high base state is a game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port 16 as compared to a game state that is not a high base state (hereinafter, referred to as a low base state).

  In order to improve the entrance rate to the second start port 16, various controls can be employed. For example, in order to improve the entrance rate to the second starting port 16, the control for reducing the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game in the high base state compared with the low base state (the normal symbol variation time reduction function). ) Can be adopted. In addition, in order to improve the entrance rate to the second starting port 16, control for changing the winning probability in the normal symbol winning lottery in the high base state from the low probability to the high probability in comparison with the low base state ( Normal symbol probability fluctuation function) can be adopted. Further, in order to improve the entrance rate to the second starting port 16, in the case of the high base state as compared with the low base state, the slide member 17 is triggered by one winning of the normal lottery. Control (extension function) that extends the time for one state can be adopted. Further, the control may be arbitrarily combined to improve the entrance rate to the second start port 16.

Next, the winning and winning game of this embodiment will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 4, the winning game of this embodiment includes a winning game that can be awarded by winning a special winning lottery and winning a special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “per symbol”). For each symbol, there are a ZA per specific symbol corresponding to a specific symbol and a ZB per non-specific symbol corresponding to a non-specific symbol among the special symbols per symbol. Each is 50%. In the present embodiment, the winning game based on the ZA per specific symbol corresponds to the first winning game given when the first condition is satisfied. The first condition corresponds to the special symbol variation game being per symbol.

  In addition, the winning game of the present embodiment is won by the game ball passing through the bonus winning port 22b as a specific area in the second winning unit U2 and being detected by the bonus winning sensor SE5 (hereinafter referred to as an accessory). There is a hit game that can be given as a trigger. In the present embodiment, each symbol and bonus is a big hit, and a big hit game is given as a win game based on the big hit. In the present embodiment, the winning game based on the ZC per bonus item corresponds to the second winning game given when the second condition is satisfied. The second condition corresponds to the detection of a game ball by the special prize sensor SE5.

  In the big hit game, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the first big prize opening 18 is opened is performed with a predetermined number of times as an upper limit. During a single round game, the first grand prize opening 18 has a first end condition in which a specified number (for example, 9) of game balls enter, or a second end condition in which a specified time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses. It is opened until the time is established. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the final round game is completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  In the jackpot game based on the symbol, the first number (8 times in the present embodiment) is set as the prescribed number of round games. In the jackpot game based on the ZC per bonus item, the second highest number of times (15 times in the present embodiment) is set as the prescribed number of round games.

  The ZA per specific symbol includes the next jackpot game after the end of the jackpot game until the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of operations (for example, four times) or before the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of operations. It is set to give a high base state until it is given. It is set to give a high base state to the bonus per ZC after the big hit game ends. More specifically, the ZC per bonus game is the next time after the end of the jackpot game until the end of the special symbol variation game with the number of operations (for example, four times) or before the end of the special symbol variation game with the number of operations. It is set to give the high base state until the big hit game is given.

  The ZB per non-specific symbol is set not to give a high base state after the end of the big hit game when the game state at the time of winning is the low base state, while the game when the hit is won When the state is the high base state, it is set to give the high base state after the end of the big hit game, similarly to the ZA per specific symbol and the ZC per combination. If the gaming state at the time of winning is a high base state, the ZB per non-specific symbol is from the end of the big hit game until the special symbol variation game of the number of operations (for example, 4 times) is ended. Alternatively, it is set to give the high base state until the next jackpot game is given before the end of the special symbol variation game of the number of times of operation.

  As described above, in the jackpot game based on ZC per symbol or bonus, for example, 25 seconds is set as the prescribed time for the first grand prize opening 18 to be open. A ball can enter the mouth 18. Regarding the prescribed number of round games, ZA and ZB per symbol are set to the first number (for example, 8 times), and ZC per accessory is set to the second number (for example, 15 times). Therefore, in the present embodiment, from the viewpoint of the expected value of the number of winning balls that can be obtained during the big hit game, the ZC per combination is a better win for the player than the ZA per symbol or the ZB per symbol.

  In the hit game of the present embodiment, the game ball enters the second start port 16 during the normal hit game and is detected by the second start sensor SE2 (hereinafter referred to as a small hit ZD). There is a small hit game that can be given as an opportunity. During a single small hit game, the second big winning opening 20 has a predetermined number of times that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine balls) enter a first end condition or a predetermined time (for example, 0.9 seconds) is released a predetermined number of times. It is released until the second end condition performed (for example, twice) is satisfied. In the small hit game, a predetermined small hit effect is performed. Note that after the small hit game ends, the same game state as the game state at the time of winning is given. That is, there is no transition from the high base state to the low base state before and after the small hit game, or from the low base state to the high base state.

  In the small hit game, since it is possible to enter the game ball into the second winning unit U2, it is possible to obtain an opportunity to acquire a ZC per combination that is an advantageous big hit game as described above. Therefore, the small hit game is advantageous to the player. In the high base state according to the present embodiment, it is easy to acquire a small hit game as the entrance rate of the game balls into the second start port 16 is improved. As a result, in the high base state, it is easier for the game ball to pass through the privilege winning opening 22b than when the high base state is not given (when the low base state is set) (the second condition is easily established). . Therefore, the high base state corresponds to an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  It should be noted that the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is not equipped with a function (probability variation function of special symbol) that gives a probability variation state in which the winning probability in the special winning lottery varies from a low probability to a high probability. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the winning probability in the special symbol winning lottery does not change before and after the jackpot game based on the symbol or the bonus.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 30 is mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. In addition, the sub-control board 31 is mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. The sub control board 31 executes processing related to effects and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.), the light emission mode of the decoration lamp La, and the audio output mode of the speaker Sp. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with a power supply board 50 for supplying a power source (for example, AC 24V) of the game hall to various components constituting the pachinko gaming machine.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The sensors SE1 to SE6 and the display devices 12, 13, 14a, and 14b are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The actuators A1 to A3 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control board 30 is provided with a reset input circuit 30d described later. The reset input circuit 30d is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern can specify the variation time (production time) from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The variation pattern includes a variation pattern for hit variation and a variation pattern for deviation variation. The winning variation is a variation that is executed when the special winning lottery is won, and is a variation in which the winning symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol varying game. The loss variation is a variation that is executed when the special winning lottery is not won, and is a variation in which the loss symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game.

  FIG. 6 shows a part of the variation pattern in the present embodiment. The variation patterns that can be selected in the low base state include variation patterns HP1 and HP2 for deviation variation and variation pattern HP3 for hit variation. The first variation time (for example, 10 seconds) specified by the variation pattern HP1 is a shorter time than the second variation time (for example, 30 seconds) specified by the variation pattern HP2 or the variation pattern HP3. The variation pattern HP1 is the variation pattern that is selected with the highest probability among the variation patterns for loss variation that can be selected when the special symbol winning lottery is not won.

  The variation patterns that can be selected in the high base state include variation patterns HP4 and HP5 for deviation variation and variation patterns HP6 and HP7 for hit variation. The fourth variation time (for example, 60 seconds) specified by the variation pattern HP5 or the variation pattern HP6 is longer than the third variation time (for example, 20 seconds) specified by the variation pattern HP4. Further, the fifth variation time (for example, 300 seconds) specified by the variation pattern HP7 is a longer time than the variation time specified by the variation pattern for any outlier variation. Further, the third variation time to the fifth variation time are all longer than the first variation time. By setting such a variation time, in the high base state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the expected value of the variation time in the deviation variation is larger than in the low base state. That is, the average variation time of the special symbol variation game is longer in the high base state than in the low base state.

  Various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The determination value includes a hit determination value used for hit determination of a special symbol performed as a special winning lottery, a hit determination value used for hit determination of a normal symbol performed as a normal hit lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the main control board 30, random numbers used for various determination (lottery) processes are generated. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates a value every time a clock signal is input, or a random number update in which the main control CPU 30a updates a value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated in the main control board 30 include a hit random number used for hitting a special symbol, a special symbol random number used for determining a hit symbol for a special symbol, a change pattern random number used for determining a change pattern, In addition, there are hit random numbers used for hit determination of normal symbols.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. A sub-control ROM 31b and a sub-control RAM 31c are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, and the speaker Sp are connected to the sub control CPU 31a. The sub control board 31 is provided with a reset input circuit 31d described later. The reset input circuit 31d is connected to the sub control CPU 31a.

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute processing related to effects. In the sub-control ROM 31b, display information (various image data such as symbols, background images, characters, and characters) is used as control information used for execution of display effects, and audio information (music and music) is used as control information used for execution of sound effects. Sound data such as sound effects) and light emission information (light emission data such as lighting patterns) are stored as control information used to execute the light emission effect. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In the sub control board 31, random numbers used for various determination (lottery) processes are generated. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates the value every time a clock signal is input, or the sub-control CPU 31a updates the value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number.

  Next, the power supply substrate 50 will be described. The power supply board 50 is provided with a power supply circuit 51 for converting the power supply of the game hall into a power supply voltage V1 (for example, DC 30 V) as a supply voltage to the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 are connected to the power supply circuit 51. Then, the power supply circuit 51 further converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into predetermined power supply voltages V2 to V3 to be supplied corresponding to the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31, and the converted power supply voltage V2 to V3 are supplied to the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31, respectively.

  Further, the power supply substrate 50 is provided with a power supply interruption monitoring circuit 52, and the power supply interruption monitoring circuit 52 is connected to the power supply circuit 51. The power-off monitoring circuit 52 monitors the voltage value of the power supply voltage V1 supplied from the power supply circuit 51. That is, the power-off monitoring circuit 52 determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a predetermined voltage V0 (for example, DC 20V). The voltage V0 is a minimum voltage necessary for operating the pachinko gaming machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or when a power failure occurs. In this case, no power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0. On the contrary, when power is turned on (power is turned on) or when power is restored (restored power), the power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 10, so that the voltage rises and the power supply voltage higher than the predetermined voltage V0. V1.

  Further, the power supply substrate 50 is provided with a reset signal circuit 53, and the reset signal circuit 53 is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 52. The power-off monitoring circuit 52 indicates that the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to the voltage V0 with respect to the main control board 30 and the reset signal circuit 53 when the determination result is affirmative (that is, power supply voltage V1 ≦ voltage V0). The power-off signal SS shown is output. The reset signal circuit 53 outputs a reset signal Re to the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 at the start of power supply (at power-on or power recovery) or when the power-off signal SS is input. The operations of the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 are restricted. The reset signal Re is a binary signal indicating a high level state and a low level state as its signal level.

  In this embodiment, when the reset signal Re is input (output), the signal level of the reset signal Re is set to a high level state, and when the input (output) of the reset signal Re is stopped, the reset signal Re The signal level is set to a low level state. The reset signal circuit 53 continues the high level state of the reset signal Re for a certain time (for example, about 400 ms to 1800 ms), and then changes the output state of the reset signal Re from the high level state to the low level state. . Further, when the output of the reset signal Re is completed (transition from the high level state to the low level state), the main control CPU 30a starts activation.

  The power supply board 50 includes a backup power supply (not shown) made of an electric double layer capacitor, for example. The backup power supply is connected to the power supply circuit 51, and the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply circuit 51 to the backup power supply. Further, the power supply board 50 is stored in the main control board 30 (main control RAM 30c) and the sub control board 31 (sub control RAM 31c), and it is desired to erase various control information appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The RAM clear switch 54 is operated. In response to the operation of the RAM clear switch 54, the RAM clear switch 54 receives an initialization instruction signal IS for instructing erasure (initialization processing) of the stored contents, and the main control board 30 and the sub control board. A RAM clear switch circuit 55 for output to the terminal 31 is connected.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 54 is provided on the rear side of the machine so that only the store clerk (or manager) of the amusement shop is allowed to operate. When the RAM clear switch 54 is operated, a RAM clear switch circuit is provided. An initialization instruction signal IS is output from 55. When the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch 54 (at the same time as the operation), an initialization instruction signal IS is output from the RAM clear switch circuit 55, and an initialization process is executed.

  The main control RAM 30c and the sub control RAM 31c are connected to the backup power source of the power supply substrate 50, and are supplied from the backup power source when the power source voltage V1 (power source) is cut off (at the time of dropping to the voltage V0). Various control information can be stored based on the power supply voltage VB (for example, DC 5V). Thereby, it becomes possible to back up the information regarding the game at the time of power-off.

  The reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30 is connected to the reset signal circuit 53 of the power supply board 50, and receives the reset signal Re output from the reset signal circuit 53. Then, the reset input circuit 30d outputs the input reset signal Re to the main control CPU 30a side. At this time, the reset input circuit 30d is for main control during a time TM1 + TM2 in which a predetermined delay time TM2 is added to a time TM1 in which the input state of the reset signal Re from the reset signal circuit 53 continues to be in a high level state. The output state of the reset signal Re to the CPU 30a is set to the high level state. Then, after the elapse of time TM1 + TM2, the reset input circuit 30d changes the output state of the reset signal Re from the high level state to the low level state. When the reset signal Re transits from the high level state to the low level state, the main control CPU 30a starts to start. That is, the main control CPU 30a is restricted from performing an operation (control process) while the signal level of the reset signal is in a high level state.

  The reset input circuit 31d of the sub control board 31 is connected to the reset signal circuit 53 of the power supply board 50, and receives the reset signal Re output from the reset signal circuit 53. The reset input circuit 31d sets the output state of the reset signal Re to the sub control CPU 31a to the high level during the time TM1 when the input state of the reset signal Re from the reset signal circuit 53 continues to be the high level state. Then, the reset input circuit 31d changes the output state of the reset signal Re from the high level state to the low level state after the time TM1 has elapsed. When the reset signal Re transits from the high level state to the low level state, the sub control CPU 31a starts to start. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a is restricted from performing an operation (control process) while the signal level of the reset signal is in a high level state.

Next, various processes (control) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail.
First, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 will be described based on the main control program. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes described below every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 15 (step S11). In the process of step S11, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when a game ball is detected from the first start sensor SE1 is input. When the game ball is not in the first start port 15 (step S11: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters the first start port 15 (step S11: YES), the main control CPU 30a has the number of special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c less than the upper limit of four. It is determined whether or not (step S12). When the number of special symbol reservations is not less than the upper limit number of 4 (step S12: NO), that is, when the upper limit number of 4 is reached, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, if the number of special symbol reservations is less than the upper limit of 4 (step S12: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special symbol reservation number and stores the special symbol stored in the main control RAM 30c. The number of holds is rewritten (step S13). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the special hold display device 13 so as to display the special symbol hold number after 1 addition.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires values of various random numbers (special design hit random numbers, special design random numbers, variation pattern random numbers, etc.) generated in the main control board 30, and the acquired various random numbers. Is stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S14). The random number information may be a value of the acquired random number, or may be information obtained by converting the acquired random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls previously entered ( Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a hold information output process described later (step S15). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a special symbol variation game is being executed (step S21). In the process of step S21, the main control CPU 30a refers to the variation information stored in the main control RAM 30c as information that can identify the variation state of the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a makes a negative determination when it is possible to specify that the special symbol is being stopped and displayed, while an affirmative determination is made when it is possible to specify a variation state different from that during the stop display. .

  The “variation information” includes “the special symbol is stopped (the special symbol variation game is not being executed)”, “a state in which a special symbol variation process is executed” described later, It is possible to specify that it is in a state in which a special symbol end process is executed. When it is possible to specify that the special symbol changing process or the special symbol end process is being executed, it is possible to specify that the special symbol changing game is being executed.

  When the special symbol variation game is being executed (step S21: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the special symbol variation game is not being executed (step S21: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is in a winning state (step S22).

Here, the hit state in the present embodiment includes a hit state of a special symbol, a hit state of an accessory, and a small hit state.
"Special symbol hit state" means that the winning game given on the basis of the symbol ends after the winning symbol is derived in the special symbol variation game and started to become ZA, ZB per symbol Until it is done. The symbol-per-symbol state information that can specify whether or not the special symbol is in a hit state is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  In addition, the “winning state of an accessory” means a winning game that is given based on the bonus after the game ball is detected by the bonus winning sensor SE5 and becomes a ZC per bonus. Until the end. The information on the state of hitting of the accessory that can specify whether or not the winning state of the accessory is present is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  In addition, the “small hit state” means that a game ball enters the second start port 16 and is detected by the second start sensor SE2 to start with a small hit ZD. This is until the small hit game given based on the game ends. The small hit state information that can specify whether or not the small hit state is stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  The main control CPU 30a refers to the state information per symbol, the state information per bonus item, and the small hit state information, so that the state of at least one of the special symbol hit state, the bonus item hit state, and the small hit state If it is, it is determined that the hit state is in progress. On the other hand, if the hit state of the special symbol, the hit state of the accessory, or the small hit state is not found, it is determined that the hit state is not in progress.

  When the winning state is in effect (step S22: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. In other words, the main control CPU 30a does not start the special symbol variation game when the special symbol is hit, during the bonus hit state, or during the small hit state.

  On the other hand, when it is not in the hit state (step S22: NO), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of special symbol hold from the main control RAM 30c (step S23). Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations read out in the process of step S23 is larger than 0 (zero) (step S24). When the number of special symbol hold is larger than 0 (step S24: YES), the main control CPU 30a stores, as variation information, information indicating that the special symbol variation processing is being executed in the main control RAM 30c. (Step S25). Next, 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbol reservations to rewrite the number of special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S26). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the special hold display device 13 so as to display the number of special symbol hold after one subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random numbers information for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S27). At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears the random number information stored first. Thus, the random number information stored first is sequentially read according to the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the storage of the random number information. The random number information stored first is used for the execution of the special symbol variation game. That is, in this embodiment, the starting order comes from the special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended first in the order in which the execution is suspended.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the special symbol hit random number specified from the obtained random number information with the special symbol hit judgment value, and determines whether the special symbol hit is true or not. This is performed (step S28). As described above, in this embodiment, since all the special symbol hits are big hits, the hit determination can also be grasped as a big hit determination (big hit lottery). When the special symbol hit determination is affirmative (step S28: YES), the main control CPU 30a stores the symbol hit information in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify the symbol hit (step S29).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a winning symbol as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12 based on the value of the special symbol random number specified from the random number information acquired in step S27 (step S27). S30). The main control CPU 30a of this embodiment determines the type of winning, that is, the winning game to be given to the player by determining the winning symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for hit variation from the variation patterns for special symbols based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information (step S31). In the process of step S31, when the gaming state is the low base state, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the low base state. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the high base state, the variation pattern is determined from the variation patterns for the high base state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S32.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the special symbol hit determination (step S28: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 12 (step S33). The main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information in the same manner as the processing of step S31 (step S34). The main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern so as to have the determination probability as described above. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S32.

  In the process of step S32, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the special symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board 31 at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern and for instructing the start of a decorative symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 12 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a stores the change time that can be specified from the determined change pattern in the main control RAM 30c as a remaining change time (main change timer) indicating the remaining time of the change time of the special symbol change game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol to be stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. If the number of special symbol hold is not greater than 0 (step S24: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

Next, the special symbol variation processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not variation information indicating that the special symbol variation processing is being executed is stored (step S41). In the process of step S41, the main control CPU 30a refers to the fluctuation information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and can identify from the fluctuation information that the special symbol fluctuation processing is being executed. On the other hand, a negative determination is made when it is possible to identify other fluctuation states. When the variation information indicating that the special symbol variation process is being executed is not stored (step S41: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation process.

  On the other hand, when it is in the state of executing the special symbol variation processing (step S41: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not it is in a hit state (step S42). Here, since the special symbol changing process is not performed during the special symbol hit state, in the process of step S42, is the main control CPU 30a in the hit state or small hit state of the accessory? It will be determined whether or not.

  When it is not in the winning state (step S42: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol variation game is being interrupted (step S43). In the process of step S43, the main control CPU 30a refers to the interruption information stored in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify whether or not the special symbol variation game is interrupted. The main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination from the interruption information when it is possible to specify that the special symbol variation game is being interrupted, while it is possible to specify that the special symbol variation game is not being interrupted. Make a negative decision.

  When the special symbol variation game is not interrupted (step S43: NO), the main control CPU 30a subtracts and updates the remaining variation time (main variation timer) stored in the main control RAM 30c (step S44). . That is, the main control CPU 30a advances the special symbol variation game by continuing to measure the remaining variation time of the special symbol variation game. Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the remaining fluctuation time stored in the main control RAM 30c is “0 (zero)” (step S45).

  When the remaining fluctuation time is not 0 (step S45: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol fluctuation processing. On the other hand, when the remaining fluctuation time is 0 (step S45: YES), the main control CPU 30a instructs the sub control board 31 to stop the decorative symbols, and specially displays the symbol combinations in a stopped manner. A symbol stop command is output (step S46). In step S46, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 12 so as to stop and display the determined special symbol. Next, the main control CPU 30a updates the main control RAM 30c with information that can be specified as a variation information in a state in which a special symbol ending process described later is executed (step S47). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation processing.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 30a is interrupting the special symbol variation game (step S43: YES), the main control CPU 30a can specify information indicating that the special symbol variation game is not interrupted as the suspension information. Is stored in the main control RAM 30c and updated (step S48). That is, the main control CPU 30a releases the interruption of the special symbol variation game. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a restart command indicating the restart of the special symbol variation game. Thus, the main control CPU 30a is executing the special symbol variation game (step S41: YES), the winning state is ended (step S42: NO), and the special symbol variation game is still suspended. If so (step S43: YES), the special symbol variation game is resumed.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 12 to resume the suspended display of the suspended special symbol (step S49). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to the process of step S44. That is, the main control CPU 30a resumes the progress of the special symbol variation game by restarting the measurement of the variation time of the special symbol variation game.

  Further, when the winning state is in effect (step S42: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the special symbol variation game is being interrupted (step S50). In the process of step S50, the main control CPU 30a refers to the interruption information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and affirms if the special symbol variation game can be identified from the interruption information. On the other hand, if it is possible to specify that the special symbol variation game is not interrupted, a negative determination is made. When the special symbol variation game is being interrupted (step S50: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation processing. That is, the main control CPU 30a is executing a special symbol variation game (step S41: YES), but is in a hit state (step S42: YES), and has already suspended the special symbol variation game ( In step S50: YES), the state where the special symbol variation game is interrupted is continued.

  When the special symbol variation game is not suspended (step S50: NO), the main control CPU 30a stores, in the main control RAM 30c, information capable of specifying that the special symbol variation game is suspended as the suspension information. (Step S51). That is, the main control CPU 30a sets the special symbol variation game to be interrupted. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an interruption command indicating that the special symbol variation game is being interrupted. As described above, the main control CPU 30a is executing the special symbol variation game (step S41: YES) and moves to any hit state (step S42: YES and step S50: NO). The special symbol variation game is configured to start interruption of the progress. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 12 so as to interrupt the special symbol variation display (step S52). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol variation processing.

  By executing the special symbol changing process as described above, when the main control CPU 30a shifts to the winning state of the bonus during execution of the special symbol changing game, the entire period during which the bonus is being hit The special symbol variation game being executed is suspended. Similarly, when the main control CPU 30a shifts to the small hit state, the main control CPU 30a is configured to interrupt the special symbol variation game.

Next, the special symbol end process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not variation information indicating that the special symbol ending process is being executed is stored (step S61). In the process of step S61, the main control CPU 30a refers to the fluctuation information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and if the information is such that it is possible to identify the state of executing the special symbol end process, an affirmative determination is made. On the other hand, a negative determination is made when it cannot be specified.

  When the variation information indicating that the special symbol ending process is being executed is not stored (step S61: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol ending process. On the other hand, when the variation information indicating that the special symbol ending process is being executed is stored (step S61: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the hit state is in progress (step S61: YES). Step S62). Since the special symbol ending process is not performed during the special symbol hit state, in the process of step S62, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the accessory hit state or small hit state. Will be judged.

  When the winning state is in effect (step S62: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol ending process. On the other hand, if it is not in the hit state (step S62: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol is hit (step S63). In the process of step S63, the main control CPU 30a refers to the per symbol information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and makes an affirmative determination when the per symbol can be specified from the per symbol information. Therefore, a negative determination is made when it cannot be specified.

  When it is per symbol (step S63: YES), the main control CPU 30a stores in the main control RAM 30c and updates the state information per symbol that can specify that the special symbol is in a hit state (step S64). . Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol per-situation information instruction command that can specify that the special symbol is being hit. That is, in the process of step S64, the main control CPU 30a starts a special symbol hit state. In other words, the main control CPU 30a shifts to the special symbol hit state when the special symbol change game of hit variation ends.

  When the process of step S64 is completed, or when it is not per symbol (step S63: NO), the main control CPU 30a is displaying the special symbol as the variation information (stopping the special symbol variation game). Is stored in the main control RAM 30c and updated (step S65). That is, in the process of step S65, the main control CPU 30a sets the special symbol variation game during non-execution. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol end process.

Next, the winning game start process will be described. The winning game start process is a process for starting a jackpot game based on symbols and a jackpot game based on bonuses.
As shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is in progress (step S71). In the process of step S71, the main control CPU 30a stores winning game information stored in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that a process for giving a winning game (each winning game process to be described later) is executed. Refer to Then, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when it is possible to specify from the winning game information that a process for giving a winning game can be executed, and makes a negative determination when it cannot be specified.

  When the winning game is being performed (step S71: YES), the main control CPU 30a ends the winning game start process without newly starting a winning game. On the other hand, if the winning game is not being played (step S71: NO), the main control CPU 30a refers to the symbol hit state information to determine whether or not the special symbol hit state is in effect (step S72). .

  When the special symbol is in a hit state (step S72: YES), the main control CPU 30a executes a process for giving a big hit game based on the symbol as a winning game information (a first winning game process to be described later). Information that can be specified is stored in the main control RAM 30c and updated (step S73). That is, the main control CPU 30a starts the big hit game based on the symbol. At this time, the main control CPU 30a stores the hit game information so that it is possible to specify which jackpot game is based on ZA or ZB per symbol based on the hit symbol determined in the special symbol start process. Further, the main control CPU 30a erases (resets) the per symbol information stored in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the winning game start process. Thus, per symbol, the hit game is started on the condition that the special symbol variation game, which is a variation of hit, is completed.

  If the special symbol is not hit (step S72: NO), the main control CPU 30a refers to the accessory hit state information to determine whether or not the bonus hit state is present (step S74). .

  When the winning combination is in a hit state (step S74: YES), the main control CPU 30a performs a process for giving a big hit game based on the ZC per bonus game as the winning game information (first hit gaming process described later). Is stored in the main control RAM 30c and updated (step S75). That is, the main control CPU 30a starts a big hit game based on ZC per bonus item. In this way, the main control CPU 30a starts a big hit game based on the ZC per winning combination when the gaming ball enters the bonus winning opening 22b and becomes a winning state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the winning game start process. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game ball passes through the special prize opening 22b as a specific area provided in the second big prize opening 20, and thus the first big prize opening 18 is displayed. Of the winning games to be released, the big winning game based on the ZC per character can be started.

When the winning combination is not in the hit state (step S74: NO), the main control CPU 30a refers to the small hit state information to determine whether or not the small hit state is in effect (step S76).
When in the small hit state (step S76: YES), the main control CPU 30a can specify that a process for giving a small hit game (second hit game process described later) is executed as the hit game information. Information is stored in the main control RAM 30c and updated (step S77). That is, the main control CPU 30a starts a small hit game. In this way, the main control CPU 30a starts the small hit game when triggered by the small hit state. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the winning game start process. On the other hand, if it is not in the small hit state (step S76: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the hit game start process without newly starting a hit game.

Next, the first hit game process (big hit game process) will be described.
The main control CPU 30a is triggered by the fact that information capable of specifying execution of a process for giving a big hit game based on a symbol or a bonus is stored in the main control RAM 30c as the hit game information. The first hit game process is executed, and a hit game is given. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a functions as a winning game granting unit that can grant a winning game. In the first winning game process, the main control CPU 30a specifies a winning type from the winning game information stored in the main control RAM 30c, and performs control to give a winning game corresponding to the specified winning game.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command that instructs execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the first big prize opening actuator A2 to open the first big prize opening door 19 with the start of the round game, thereby opening the first big prize opening 18. To do. The main control CPU 30a closes the first grand prize opening door 19 when the end condition of the round game is satisfied, and closes the first big prize opening 18 for a predetermined time to end the round game. The main control CPU 30a repeatedly executes the round game for a specified number of times based on the winning type. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect. The main control CPU 30a ends the winning game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, when ending a big hit game based on a symbol or per bonus item, resets (deletes) the hit game information and does not execute a process for giving a win game (during the hit game) Information that can be specified is stored in the main control RAM 30c and updated.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a resets (deletes) the state information per symbol so as to be able to specify that it is not in the hit state of the special symbol when ending the jackpot game based on the symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol-per-situation state information instruction command that can specify that the special symbol is not in a hit state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a, when ending the big hit game based on the winning combination, resets (erases) the winning combination state information so that it is possible to specify that the winning combination is not in the hit state. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hit state information instruction command that can specify that the hit state is not in effect. That is, the main control CPU 30a ends the hit state with the end of the hit game.

Next, the second winning game process (small winning game process) will be described.
The main control CPU 30a executes the second per-game processing when the main control RAM 30c stores information that can specify that the processing for giving the small hit game is executed as the per-game information. And give a small hit game. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a controls the second big prize opening actuator A3 to open the second big prize opening door 21 and start the second big prize opening 20 with the start of the small hit game. In addition to the open state, when the end condition of the small hit game is satisfied, the second big prize opening door 21 is closed to close the second big prize opening 20, and the small hit game is ended. When starting the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a outputs a small hit command instructing execution of the small hit effect.

  Further, in the small hit game, the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal that is output when the bonus winning sensor SE5 detects a game ball. Information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. That is, after the end of the small hit game, information that can specify that the big hit game based on the ZC per combination is specified is stored. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a hitting state information instruction command that can specify that the winning state is in a hit state. In other words, in the present embodiment, ZC per bonus is triggered by the entry of a game ball into the privilege winning opening 22b, and the condition for granting a win game is established.

  Further, when the small hit game is terminated, the main control CPU 30a uses, as the main control, information that can specify that the process for giving the hit game is not executed (that is not in the hit game) as the main game information. It is stored in the RAM 30c and updated. Then, the main control CPU 30a resets (deletes) the small hit state information when the small hit game is finished, and makes it possible to specify that the small hit state is not established. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a small hit state information instruction command capable of specifying that the small hit state is not in effect. That is, the main control CPU 30a ends the small hit state with the end of the small hit game.

Next, game state processing will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a finishes the big hit game based on the symbol or the bonus item, the game state after the end of the hit game so that the game state according to the type of hit specified in the first hit game process is obtained. To control. That is, the main control CPU 30a gives the high base state until the special symbol variation game with the number of operations is executed after the big hit game based on the ZA per symbol is finished. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a gives the high base state until the special symbol variation game of the number of times of operation is executed after the big hit game based on the ZC per character is completed. Similarly, when the main control CPU 30a becomes ZB per symbol during the high base state, after the big hit game based on ZB per symbol ends, the main control CPU 30a keeps the high base state until the special symbol variation game is executed. Give.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a stores the operation information in the main control RAM 30c as information that can specify that the high base state is given when the high base state is given after the end of the hit game, and the high base state is set. The number of operations indicating the number of special symbol variation games to be given is stored in the main control RAM 30c. In the present embodiment, when the high base state is given, “4 times” is stored as the initial number of operation times. The initial number of operations is the same as the upper limit number of holdings. By executing this game state process, the main control CPU 30a functions as a state providing means capable of providing a high base state as an advantageous game state advantageous to the player. Further, when providing the high base state, the main control CPU 30a outputs a gaming state instruction command that can specify that the gaming state is the high base state.

  The main control CPU 30a updates the operation number by subtracting 1 every time the special symbol variation game ends, and deletes the operation information when the operation number reaches 0, thereby ending the high base state and going to the low base state. Transition. Further, when shifting to the low base state, the main control CPU 30a outputs a gaming state instruction command capable of specifying that the gaming state is the low base state. Further, the main control CPU 30a erases (clears) the operation information when the big hit game based on the symbol or the bonus is started.

  In addition, even if the big hit game based on the winning combination is started, the remaining fluctuation time (main fluctuation timer) is not deleted. That is, after the big hit game ends, the special symbol variation game is resumed from the point of time when the special symbol variation game is interrupted. The number of operations is decremented by 1 at the end of the special symbol variation game. For this reason, when a jackpot game based on a bonus is given during execution of the special symbol variation game in the high base state, after the big hit game is finished, the high base state is resumed after the special symbol variation game is resumed. It is given in three special symbol variation games that are executed. Therefore, when a big hit game based on a bonus is given during execution of the special symbol variation game in the high base state, after the big hit game is finished, the high base state is executed three times after that in the remaining fluctuation time. Will be given for the total time of the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game.

  Further, when the small hit game is terminated, the main control CPU 30a enters the second start port 16 so that the game hits the same game state as that detected by the second start sensor SE2. Control the gaming state after the game is over. That is, when the gaming state when the small hit ZD is the high base state, the main control CPU 30a changes the stored contents (operation information and the number of operations) of the main control RAM 30c even after the small hit game ends. Maintain and continue the high base state. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the small hit ZD is low base state, the main control CPU 30a maintains the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c even after the small hit game ends, Let the state continue. Even if the small hit game is started, the remaining fluctuation time (main fluctuation timer) is not deleted. That is, after the small hit game is over, the special symbol variation game is resumed from the point of interruption of the special symbol variation game.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, when the main control CPU 30a inputs a detection signal output from the gate sensor SE6 that detects the game ball that has entered the gate 25, the number of normal symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not the number is less than 4 (4 in the present embodiment). When the normal symbol holding number is not less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of normal symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c, and rewrites the number of normal symbol reservations. Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the normal random number for the normal symbol generated in the main control board 30, and the random number for the normal symbol which is information that can specify the acquired random number. Information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be a value of the acquired random number, or may be information obtained by converting the acquired random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls previously entered ( Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and when the normal winning game is not being executed. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a makes a negative determination when the normal symbol variation game is being executed or when the normal hit game is being played.

  When the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal symbol hold number stored in the main control RAM 30c is greater than zero. When the number of normal symbol hold is not greater than 0, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol hold is larger than 0, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first in the normal symbol random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c. .

  Next, the main control CPU 30a compares the hit random value specified from the obtained random number information with the hit determination value for the normal symbol, and determines whether the normal symbol as the normal hit lottery is determined by whether the two values match. Make a hit judgment. In order to provide a normal symbol probability variation function, when the operation information is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the normal symbol hit determination is performed with higher probability than when the operation information is not stored. The main control CPU 30a may be configured to make a normal symbol hit determination so as to make an affirmative determination.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern from the variation patterns for the normal symbol that defines the variation time of the normal symbol variation game. In order to provide the normal symbol variation time shortening function, when the operation information is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the average variation time is shortened compared to when the operation information is not stored. The main control CPU 30a may be configured to select the variation pattern.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a controls the normal symbol display device 14a so that the normal symbol fluctuates, and causes the normal symbol variation game to be executed. Then, the main control CPU 30a normally displays a symbol (a winning symbol or a missing symbol) according to the result of the normal symbol hit determination when the variation time of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol variation pattern has elapsed. The symbol display device 14a is controlled.

Next, the normal hit game process will be described.
When an affirmative determination is made in the normal symbol hit determination, the main control CPU 30a can move the slide member 17 to the first state after the normal symbol variation game is finished, and a game ball can enter the second start port 16. Thus, the second starting port actuator A1 is controlled. In order to provide the extension function, when the operation information is stored in the main control RAM 30c, the operation pattern is set so that the time for the first state is extended as compared with the case where the operation information is not stored. The main control CPU 30a may be configured to select. In order to extend the time for the second start port 16 to be in the first state, for example, the number of times that the first state in one normal hit game is increased or the time for the first state is increased per time. Good.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a receives the small hit state information that can identify the small hit state when the detection signal output when the second start sensor SE2 detects the game ball in the normal hit game is input. It is stored in the control RAM 30c. In other words, in the present embodiment, the small hit ZD is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the second start port 16, and the small hit game grant condition is satisfied. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a small hit state information instruction command capable of specifying that the small hit state is in effect.

  Next, various processes executed by the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described. When the control command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

First, a decorative symbol variation process for executing the decorative symbol variation game will be described.
In the decorative symbol variation process, when the special designating command is input, the sub control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11 based on the special symbol specified by the special symbol specifying command. When the special symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a winning symbol, the sub control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination. In addition, when the designated special symbol is a missing symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the missing symbols.

  In addition, when the change pattern designation command is input, the sub-control CPU 31a starts the change display of the decorative symbols of all the symbol sequences, and controls the effect display device 11 to start the decorative symbol change game. The sub control CPU 31a selects control information (pattern) that can specify the specific contents of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command, and the selected control. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative symbol variation game is displayed with the effect content specified by the information. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the determined decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in response to the input of the special symbol stop command. Further, the sub control CPU 31a identifies the variation time based on the variation pattern identified by the input variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub control CPU 31a stores the remaining fluctuation time (sub fluctuation timer) in the sub control RAM 31c with the specified fluctuation time as an initial value. The sub-control CPU 31a updates (subtracts) the remaining variation time as the special symbol variation game progresses. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an interruption command, the sub-control CPU 31a also interrupts the update of the remaining fluctuation time (sub fluctuation timer). Further, when the sub control CPU 31a inputs a resume command after inputting the interruption command, the sub control CPU 31a restarts the update of the remaining variation time (sub variation timer).

Next, the winning effect process will be described.
When the opening control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the opening effect. In addition, when the round command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the round effect. Further, when the ending command is input, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the ending effect. Further, when the small hit command is input, the main control CPU 30a controls the effect display device 11 to execute the small hit effect.

  In addition, when the gaming state instruction command is input, the sub control CPU 31a stores the current gaming state (high base state or low base state) that can be specified by the gaming state instruction command. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the specific symbol is stopped and displayed by the special symbol designation command, the sub-control RAM 31c displays the specific symbol per-unit information indicating that the special symbol variation game has reached ZA per specific symbol. Remember.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a per-symbol state information instruction command, the sub-control CPU 31a stores in the sub-control RAM 31c whether or not the special symbol is in a hit state based on the per-symbol state information instruction command. Let In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the per-object state information instruction command, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the sub-control state information for determining whether or not it is a hit state of the accessory based on the per-unit state information instruction command. It is stored in the RAM 31c. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the small hit state information instruction command, the sub-control RAM 31c stores the small hit state information as to whether or not the small hit state is present based on the small hit state information instruction command.

  In the present embodiment, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted, the stored contents are backed up in the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31. In addition, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is restored, the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 are configured so that the game can be resumed by initializing the memory or restoring the backed-up memory. Yes. This will be described in detail below.

  First, processing based on the power-off processing program executed by the main control CPU 30a when the power is shut off will be described. When the main power supply circuit board 30 (main control CPU 30a) receives the power-off signal SS from the power-off monitoring circuit 52, the main control board 30 executes a backup process based on the power-off processing program. That is, the main control CPU 30a executes the power-off processing program when the power-off signal SS is input, and does not execute the power-off processing program when the power-off signal SS is not input (does not execute the backup processing). ).

  In the backup process, the main control CPU 30a stores various information stored in the main control RAM 30c as main backup information in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. The main backup information includes, for example, random number information, variation information, state information per symbol, state information per accessory, small hit state information, number of special symbols held, information per symbol, remaining variation time (main variation timer), interruption information , Winning game information and the like are included.

  The main control CPU 30a outputs a backup instruction command BS for instructing backup to the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a) based on the power-off processing program.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a prohibits access to the main control RAM 30c and waits until the reset signal Re output from the reset input circuit 30d (reset signal circuit 53) is input (becomes a high level state). . When the reset signal Re is input, the operation of the main control CPU 30a is restricted. After the power is turned off, the power is supplied from the backup power supply (capacitor) of the power supply board 50 to the main control RAM 30c, and the stored contents (main backup information) of the main control RAM 30c at the time of the power cut are retained.

Next, processing based on the sub power-off processing program executed by the sub control CPU 31a will be described.
When the backup instruction command BS is input from the main control CPU 30a, the sub control board 31 (sub control CPU 31a) executes backup processing based on the sub power-off processing program. In the backup process, the sub control CPU 31a stores various information stored in the sub control RAM 31c as sub backup information in a predetermined storage area of the sub control RAM 31c. The sub-backup information includes the current gaming state, information per specific symbol, state information per symbol, state information per accessory, small hit state information, remaining variation time (sub variation timer), and remaining grant time (total variation time) described later. For example).

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a prohibits access to the sub control RAM 31c, and waits until the reset signal Re output from the reset input circuit 31d (reset signal circuit 53) is input (becomes a high level state). . When the reset signal Re is input, the operation of the sub control CPU 31a is restricted. After the power is turned off, power is supplied from the backup power supply (capacitor) of the power supply board 50 to the sub control RAM 31c, and the storage contents (sub backup information) of the sub control RAM 31c when the power is turned off are held.

Next, power recovery processing in the main control board 30 by the main control CPU 30a when the power is turned on will be described.
The reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30 receives the reset signal Re output from the reset signal circuit 53 with the start of power supply, and resets the main control CPU 30a for a predetermined regulation time (TM1 + TM2). The signal Re is continuously output (maintained in a high level state). When the output of the reset signal Re from the reset input circuit 30d is stopped (transitioned to the low level state) and the input of the reset signal Re to the main control CPU 30a is stopped (transitioned to the low level state), the main control is performed. The CPU 30a is activated and executes a power recovery process based on the main control program.

  First, the main control CPU 30a performs various settings required when the power is turned on based on the main control program. Next, the main control CPU 30a checks whether or not the RAM clear switch 54 is turned on. That is, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not an initialization instruction signal IS for instructing deletion of various information stored in the main control RAM 30c is input. The main control CPU 30a checks whether or not the RAM clear switch 54 is turned on only when the power is turned on.

When the initialization instruction signal IS is not input, the main control CPU 30a confirms whether or not the backup performed when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off is normally performed.
Then, the main control CPU 30a returns (starts up) based on the set value of the backup data when the backup is normally performed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs various commands for returning the power to the sub-control board 31 when the power is turned off.

  On the other hand, when the initialization instruction signal IS is input or when the backup is not performed normally, the main control CPU 30a initializes the main control RAM 30c. When initializing, the main control CPU 30a erases the stored contents of the main control RAM 30c and starts up based on the initial values. Various commands for returning are created based on the initial values and output to the sub control CPU 31a.

Next, power recovery processing in the sub control board 31 by the sub control CPU 31a when the power is turned on will be described.
The reset input circuit 31d of the sub control board 31 receives the reset signal Re output from the reset signal circuit 53 with the start of power supply, and resets the sub control CPU 31a for a predetermined regulation time (TM1). The signal Re is continuously output (maintained in a high level state). At this time, the reset time (TM1) during which the reset input circuit 31d of the sub control board 31 outputs a reset signal to the sub control CPU 31a is reset by the reset input circuit 30d of the main control board 30 to the main control CPU 30a. It is shorter than the regulation time (TM1 + TM2) for outputting a signal. That is, the sub control board 31 performs the power recovery process before the main control board 30.

  When the output of the reset signal Re from the reset input circuit 31d is stopped (transitioned to the low level state) and the input of the reset signal Re to the sub control CPU 31a is stopped (transitioned to the low level state), the sub control The CPU 31a is activated and executes a power recovery process based on the sub control program.

  First, the sub control CPU 31a performs various settings required when the power is turned on based on the sub control program. Next, the sub control CPU 31a checks whether or not the RAM clear switch 54 is turned on. In other words, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not the initialization instruction signal IS for instructing the storage erasure of the sub control RAM 31c is input. The sub-control CPU 31a checks whether or not the RAM clear switch 54 is turned on only when the power is turned on.

When the initialization instruction signal IS is not input, the sub control CPU 31a checks whether or not the backup performed when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered off is normally performed.
Then, the sub-control CPU 31a returns (starts up) based on the sub-backup information when the backup is normally performed. Further, when the initialization instruction signal IS is input or when the backup is not performed normally, the sub control CPU 31a initializes the sub control RAM 31c. In the case of initialization, the sub control CPU 31a erases the stored contents of the sub control RAM 31c and starts up based on the initial value.

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a stands by until various commands are input from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a) to return to the power-off state (or to set the power-on state). When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs various commands, the sub-control CPU 31a returns to the power-off state (or sets the power-on (initial setting) state) based on the commands.

  And in this embodiment, after the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is complete | finished, the information based on the total fluctuation | variation time of the special symbol fluctuation | variation game put on hold is alert | reported. The high base state is given until the special symbol variation game is executed after the end of the big hit game based on the ZA per specific symbol (4 times). For this reason, it is possible to recognize the grant time during which the high base state can be given based on the information based on the total variation time. Hereinafter, a process for notifying information based on the total variation time will be described in detail.

First, the hold information output process (step S15) executed in the special symbol input process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 30a compares the special symbol hit random value specified from the random number information acquired in step S14 of the special symbol input process with the special symbol hit determination value (step S101). ). By making this comparison, it is possible to prefetch whether or not the special symbol variation game is per symbol.

  When the two values match (step S101: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines the variation for hit variation from the variation pattern for the special symbol based on the variation pattern random value specified from the acquired random number information. A pattern is specified (step S102). That is, the variation pattern for hit variation is prefetched. In the present embodiment, since it is necessary to specify the variation time of the special symbol variation game executed after the end of the big hit game based on the ZA per specific symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the high base state. Identify the variation pattern from

  Then, the main control CPU 30a stores, in the output buffer, a hold information command for specifying the hold information of the special symbol change game being held based on the specified change pattern, and outputs the hold information command to the sub control board 31 (step S103). . The hold information may be any information as long as the change time of the special symbol change game specified by the change pattern can be specified, not only the information that can specify the change time itself but also the change time. Information converted into other identifiable information may be used. For example, the information may be information that can identify a variation pattern, information about a value of a variation pattern random number, or the like. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the hold information output process.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol hit random number value does not match the special symbol hit determination value (step S101: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines that the special pattern hit random number is based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number specified from the acquired random number information. A variation pattern for deviation variation is specified from among the variation patterns for design (step S104). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the high base state. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes the process of step S103, stores a hold information command for specifying the hold information of the special symbol change game held on the output buffer based on the specified change pattern, and performs sub-control. It outputs to the board | substrate 31, and a holding information output process is complete | finished.

  As described above, in the hold information output process, the hold information of the special symbol variation game is specified based on the random number information stored in the special symbol input process, and the hold information command that can specify the hold information is output.

Next, processing of the sub control CPU 31a will be described.
When receiving the hold information command, the sub control CPU 31a stores the hold information specified by the hold information command in the sub control RAM 31c. At that time, the storage order (input order) is also stored together with the hold information. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command, the subordinate control CPU 31a erases the hold information with the earliest storage order. That is, when a variation pattern designation command is input and a reserved special symbol variation game is executed, the suspension information regarding the reserved special symbol variation game is deleted. Since the special symbol variation game is executed in the order in which it is put on hold, the special symbol variation game is deleted in order from the earliest holding information. As described above, the sub-control RAM 31c stores the hold information of the reserved special symbol variation game, so that the sub-control CPU 31a can use the hold information of the held special symbol variation game.

Next, information generation processing will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not specific symbol per unit information indicating that ZA per specific symbol has been stored in the special symbol variation game is stored (step S201). If the specific symbol information is not stored (step S201: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process.

  On the other hand, when the information per specific symbol is stored (step S201: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined timing in the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol has passed (step S202). In the present embodiment, the predetermined timing in the jackpot game based on ZA per specific symbol is the input timing of the ending command. Accordingly, in step S202, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not an ending command has been input. When the predetermined timing has not elapsed (step S202: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process.

  When the predetermined timing has elapsed (step S202: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not there is a special symbol variation game that is suspended based on the hold information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. (Step S203). When there is no suspended special symbol variation game (step S203: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process.

  If there is a special symbol variation game that is on hold (step S203: YES), the sub control CPU 31a changes the special symbol variation game on which execution is suspended based on the hold information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. All times are specified (step S204). Then, the sub control CPU 31a cumulatively adds the identified variation times to identify the total variation time. In the present embodiment, after the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is finished, until the special symbol variation game of the number of operations (four times) corresponding to the holding upper limit number is executed (more specifically, the fourth special symbol variation) A high base state is given until the end of the game. For this reason, it can be said that the total variation time of the special symbol variation game held during the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is the total variation time of the special symbol variation game executed during the high base state. If the special symbol variation game with the upper limit number of reserves is not suspended at the time when the predetermined timing has elapsed, the variation of the special symbol variation game held at that time is based on the suspension information stored at that time. Identify time and add cumulatively.

  Next, the sub control CPU 31a generates information based on the specified total variation time (step S205). As information based on the total variation time, the number of seconds of remaining grant time to which the high base state can be given (hereinafter simply referred to as remaining grant time) is generated. The initial value of the remaining grant time is a time corresponding to the total fluctuation time. Further, the sub control CPU 31a stores the remaining grant time in the sub control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, by executing the processing of step S204 and step S205, the sub control CPU 31a executes the special symbol variation game executed during the high base state based on the suspension information of the special symbol variation game being suspended. It functions as a generating means for generating information based on the total variation time. More specifically, by executing the processing of step S204 and step S205, the sub control CPU 31a is executed during the high base state based on the hold information of the special symbol variation game held at a predetermined timing. It functions as a generating means for generating information based on the total variation time of the special symbol variation game determined at the predetermined timing. The total variation time is generated by accumulating the variation time of the special symbol variation game that is being held. Then, the information generation process ends.

  Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to notify information based on the total variation time after the end of the big hit game based on the ZA per specific symbol as the first win game. That is, the sub control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display an effect image indicating the stored remaining grant time. Thus, the sub control CPU 31a functions as a notification control unit that controls the effect display device 11 as a notification unit.

  The remaining grant time is updated (subtracted) as the special symbol variation game progresses. That is, during the special symbol variation game (from the input of the variation pattern designation command to the input of the special symbol stop command), every time one second elapses, the sub control CPU 31a decrements the remaining grant time by 1 (second). And the remaining grant time after the update is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. Further, the sub control RAM 31c displays an effect image indicating the updated remaining grant time. The sub control CPU 31a updates the remaining grant time until it reaches a predetermined value (ie, “0”).

  If the special symbol variation game is interrupted or ended when the remaining grant time is not 0, the update of the remaining grant time is also interrupted accordingly. Specifically, when the interrupt control command is input, the sub control CPU 31a stores interrupt information indicating that the special symbol variation game is interrupted in the sub control RAM 31c, and interrupts the update of the remaining grant time. . The interruption command is output when a transition is made to the small hit state or the winning combination state (when a detection signal is input from the second start port sensor SE2 and when a detection signal is input from the bonus winning sensor SE5).

  Then, when the resume command is input, the secondary control CPU 31a stores interruption information indicating that the special symbol variation game is not suspended in the secondary control RAM 31c, and resumes updating of the remaining grant time. The resume command is output at the end of the small hit game and at the end of the big hit game based on the ZC per combination.

  For this reason, when the small hit game is given and the progress of the special symbol variation game is interrupted during the small hit game, the update of the remaining grant time is also interrupted. If the ZC per winning combination is not reached during the small hit game, the progress of the special symbol variation game is resumed and the update of the remaining grant time is resumed after the small hit game ends.

  In addition, when a jackpot game based on ZC per combination is given and the progress of the special symbol variation game is interrupted during the jackpot game, the update of the remaining grant time is also interrupted. Then, when a jackpot game based on ZC per bonus item is granted and the update of the remaining grant time is interrupted, after the jackpot game ends, the progress of the special symbol variation game is resumed and the update of the remaining grant time is resumed. Is done.

  Similarly, when a special symbol stop command is input, the sub control CPU 31a interrupts the update of the remaining grant time until a variation pattern designation command is input. If the special symbol variation game is put on hold, the time from the end of the special symbol variation game to the start of the next special symbol variation game (when the special symbol stop command is entered until the variation pattern designation command is entered The time until the player is not recognized at this time is that the update of the remaining grant time is interrupted.

Further, a process when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted when the remaining grant time is stored will be described.
As described above, when the power supply is cut off, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the backup process based on the sub-power-off process program, and as the sub-backup information, the interruption information, the hit state information, the remaining grant time Remember me. Thereby, the sub control RAM 31c functions as a storage unit that stores the remaining grant time (information based on the total variation time) and the like when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a returns (starts up) based on the sub-backup information when the backup is normally performed in the power recovery process. Thereby, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is resumed, the sub control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to notify the remaining grant time stored in the sub control RAM 31c.

  When the return is made, it is determined that the special symbol variation game is not interrupted with reference to the interruption information, and if the remaining grant time is not “0”, the sub control CPU 31a determines the special symbol variation. It is determined that the game is being executed, and updating of the remaining grant time is resumed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol variation game is interrupted and the remaining grant time is not “0”, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the special symbol variation game is interrupted. , Do not update the remaining grant time.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to an example of a specific manner of updating the game characteristics (game characteristics) and the remaining grant time.
In the low base state, the player launches a game ball aiming at the first starting port 15 to perform a special winning lottery and a special symbol variation game related thereto, and the high base even in the special symbol per symbol. A game is played for the purpose of acquiring a ZA per specific symbol to which a state can be given. When the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is finished and the game shifts to the high base state, in the high base state, the player launches a game ball aiming at the gate 25, so that the lottery and the related per lot are related. A normal symbol variation game is performed, and a game is performed for the purpose of acquiring a normal winning game in which the second start port 16 is opened. Furthermore, in the high base state, the player gains a small hit game in which the second big winning opening 20 is opened by causing the second starting port 16 to enter the game ball during the normal hit game. Play games for the purpose. Further, in the small hit game, a game ball is inserted into the second big prize opening 20 and is also entered into the special prize opening 22b, so as to obtain a ZC per bonus that is extremely advantageous for the player. Will play a game. As described above, in the big hit game based on the ZC per bonus item, the expected value of the number of winning balls that can be obtained is higher than in other win games.

  Here, in principle, the high base state in the present embodiment is terminated when the special symbol variation game of the number of times of operation (for example, four times) is completed after the end of the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a large number of prize balls are acquired after the high base state is started and until the high base state is ended after the special symbol variation game of the number of operations is ended. Therefore, the game characteristic which acquires ZC per actor is realized.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is given in the low base state, after the big hit game ends, based on the total fluctuation time of the special symbol variable game held during the big hit game Information is broadcast. The information based on the total variation time is updated with the progress of the special symbol variation game, and when the progression of the special symbol variation game is interrupted (during the small hit state or the hit state of the accessory), the update is also interrupted. This will be described in detail below.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the low base state, when the special symbol variation game is executed and the ZA per specific symbol is reached, a big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is awarded (time point T1). Then, at the start of the big hit game ending effect (ending command input time T2), the sub-control CPU 31a uses the hold information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c to determine the change time of the special symbol change game held. Identify. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a cumulatively adds the identified variation times to identify the total variation time, and generates and stores the remaining grant time as information based on the total variation time. Then, the sub control CPU 31a notifies the remaining grant time at the end of the big hit game (point T3). After the jackpot game is over, the remaining grant time is updated in accordance with the progress of the special symbol variation game during the high base state. By confirming this remaining grant time, it is possible to confirm the time in the high base state. And since it is in a state where it is easy to enter the second grand prize opening 20 during the remaining grant time, a large number of game balls are entered into the second big prize opening 20, and the game balls are entered into the special prize opening 22b. It makes you want to play a ball, and you can improve the fun of the game.

  During the high base state, when a game ball passes through the gate 25 and is detected by the gate sensor SE6 (time point T4) during the period from the start to the end of the special symbol variation game, a normal winning lottery is performed, Based on the result of the corresponding lottery, the normal symbol is changed and the normal symbol change game is started (time T4 to T5). When the normal winning lottery is won, after the normal symbol variation game is over, the slide member 17 is in the first state, and a normal winning game is provided that allows the game ball to enter the second starting port 16. (Time T5 to T7). In the normal hit game, when a game ball enters the second start port 16 and is detected by the second start sensor SE2 (time T6), a small hit state (small hit game) is set (time T6 to T9). Further, when the small hit state (small hit game) is reached, the progress of the special symbol variation game is interrupted (time T6). Accordingly, the update of the remaining grant time is also interrupted (time T6).

  Then, in the small hit game, when the game ball enters the second big prize opening 20 and is detected by the special prize sensor SE5 (time T8), it becomes ZC per character and the hit state of the character is started ( Time T8). When the small hit game ends, a big hit game based on ZC per bonus character is started (time T9). After the small hit game ends, the big hit game based on the ZC per bonus character is continuously executed, so that the special symbol variation game is also interrupted and the update of the remaining grant time is also interrupted (time T9). After that, when the winning state of the actor is completed with the end of the ending effect (time T10), the progress of the special symbol variation game that has been interrupted is resumed. Further, the remaining grant time is updated according to the progress of the resumed special symbol variation game.

  Thus, the remaining grant time is updated as the special symbol variation game progresses, and when the special symbol variation game is interrupted, the remaining grant time is also interrupted accordingly. For this reason, it is possible to accurately grasp the time during which the high base state is given. In addition, despite the fact that a new jackpot game and a jackpot game based on a new bonus ZC cannot be granted, the remaining grant time will be subtracted, causing the player to feel impatient or dissatisfied. Will not be lost.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A jackpot game based on ZA per specific symbol is awarded, and after the jackpot game is over, until the remaining grant time reaches “0 (zero)” (before the total fluctuation time has elapsed), When a jackpot game based on ZC is awarded, a high base state is granted (continued). For this reason, it can be noted whether or not the big hit game based on the ZC per combination is given before the remaining grant time becomes “0 (zero)”. Moreover, attention can be paid to the remaining grant time as information based on the total variation time, and the interest can be improved when the remaining grant time is notified.

  (2) Since there are a plurality of variation times of the special symbol variation game, the length of the total variation time becomes difficult to predict from the number of the special symbol variation games held. For this reason, it becomes easier to pay attention to the remaining grant time as information based on the total variation time.

  (3) During the execution of the special symbol variation game, when the big hit game based on the ZC per bonus item is given, the update of the remaining grant time is interrupted during the big hit game. For this reason, since the update of the remaining grant time is interrupted, it can be recognized that a new jackpot game cannot be granted. Further, in a state where a new jackpot game cannot be granted, the remaining grant time is not updated, and the player is not dissatisfied.

  (4) When the progress of the special symbol variation game is resumed after the interruption of the special symbol variation game, the update of the remaining grant time is also resumed according to the progress of the special symbol variation game. For this reason, it can be made to recognize that it became the state which can give a new jackpot game.

  (5) Even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted, the remaining grant time as information based on the total variation time is stored as sub-backup information, and when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is resumed, The remaining grant time stored as sub-backup information in the control RAM 31c is notified. For this reason, the remaining grant time can be confirmed when the power supply is resumed. In addition, since interruption information indicating whether or not the special symbol variation game is suspended is also stored as sub-backup information, when the supply of power is resumed, the remaining information is kept according to the progress of the special symbol variation game. The grant time can be updated.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

First, the hold information output process (step S15) in the second embodiment will be described.
The main control CPU 30a matches the special symbol hit random number value with the special symbol hit determination value (step S101: YES), and specifies a fluctuation pattern for hit fluctuation (step S102). Based on this, the hold information command for specifying the hold information that can be determined per symbol and its variation time is stored in the output buffer and output (step S103).

  As described above, since the hold information in the second embodiment is information that can be specified as being per symbol, by storing the hold information in the sub-control RAM 31c, the sub-control CPU 31a can store the sub-control RAM 31c. It is possible to pre-read whether or not the special symbol variation game per symbol is held based on the hold information stored in.

Next, information generation processing in the second embodiment will be described based on FIG.
The sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not specific symbol per unit information indicating that ZA per specific symbol has been stored in the special symbol variation game is stored (step S301). When the specific symbol information is not stored (step S301: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process.

  On the other hand, when the information per specific symbol is stored (step S301: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined timing in the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol has passed (step S302). In the present embodiment, the predetermined timing in the jackpot game based on ZA per specific symbol is the input timing of the ending command. Accordingly, in step S302, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not an ending command has been input. When the predetermined timing has not elapsed (step S302: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process.

  When the predetermined timing has elapsed (step S302: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines whether there is a special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended based on the suspension information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. (Step S303). If there is no reserved special symbol variation game (step S303: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process.

  When there is a special symbol variation game being held (step S303: YES), the sub control CPU 31a performs a special symbol variation per symbol during the high base state based on the suspension information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not the game is on hold (step S304). In the present embodiment, after the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is finished, until the special symbol variation game of the number of operations (four times) corresponding to the holding upper limit number is executed (more specifically, the fourth special symbol variation) A high base state is given until the end of the game. For this reason, the special symbol variation game that is held per symbol during the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol can be said to be a special symbol variation game executed during the high base state.

  When it is determined that the special symbol variation game per symbol is not held during the high base state (step S304: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol variation game per symbol is held during the high base state (step S304: YES), the sub control CPU 31a performs the special symbol variation game per symbol held. The fluctuation time (hereinafter referred to as hit fluctuation time) is specified (step S305). In the process of step S305, when a plurality of special symbol variation games per symbol are held, the hit variation time of the first special symbol variation game is specified.

  Next, the sub control CPU 31a generates information based on the specified hit variation time (step S306). As information based on the hit variation time, a remaining number of seconds for granting a high base state (hereinafter simply referred to as remaining grant time) is generated. The initial value of the remaining grant time is a time corresponding to the hit variation time. Further, the sub control CPU 31a stores the remaining grant time in the sub control RAM 31c. Then, the information generation process ends. By the processing of step S304 and step S306, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a generation unit that generates information based on the variation time of the special symbol variation game per symbol.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to notify information based on the hit variation time when the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is completed. That is, the sub control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display an effect image indicating the stored remaining grant time. In addition, the variation time specified by the variation pattern for winning variation has the longest variation time (fifth variation time) among the variation times of the special symbol variation game that is out of place. For this reason, by displaying the remaining grant time set as the initial time for the fifth variation time, the player can recognize that the special symbol variation game per symbol is on hold.

  The remaining grant time is updated (subtracted) as the special symbol variation game per symbol progresses. That is, the sub control CPU 31a starts to update the remaining grant time when the variation pattern for hit variation is designated by the variation pattern designation command. That is, every time 1 second elapses, the sub control CPU 31a updates the remaining grant time by subtracting 1 (second) and stores the updated remaining grant time in the sub control RAM 31c. Further, the sub control RAM 31c displays an effect image indicating the updated remaining grant time. The sub control CPU 31a updates the remaining grant time until it reaches a predetermined value (ie, “0”). For this reason, if the remaining grant time is not updated, the player can recognize that it is not a special symbol variation game per symbol, while if the remaining grant time is updated, the special symbol variation per symbol Recognize that it is a game.

  Further, if the special symbol variation game per symbol is interrupted when the remaining grant time is not 0, the update of the remaining grant time is also interrupted accordingly. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an interruption command, the sub-control CPU 31a interrupts the update of the remaining grant time until the restart command is input.

  For this reason, when the small hit game is awarded and the progress of the special symbol variation game per symbol is interrupted during the small hit game, the update of the remaining grant time is also interrupted. During the small hit game, if the ZC per combination is not reached, after the end of the small hit game, the progress of the special symbol variation game per symbol is resumed and the update of the remaining grant time is resumed. .

  In addition, when a jackpot game based on ZC per bonus item is awarded and the progress of the special symbol variation game per symbol is interrupted during the jackpot game, the update of the remaining grant time is also interrupted. Then, when a jackpot game based on ZC per bonus is given and the update of the remaining grant time is interrupted, after the jackpot game ends, the progress of the special symbol variation game per symbol is resumed and the remaining grant Time update is resumed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (3) to (5) of the first embodiment.
(6) A jackpot game based on ZA per specific symbol is awarded, and after the jackpot game is finished, the remaining grant time generated based on the hit variation time of the special symbol variation game that is held per symbol is “0 ( If a big hit game based on ZC per bonus item is awarded before becoming “zero)”, a high base state is granted (continued). Therefore, it can be noted whether or not the big hit game based on the ZC per bonus item is given until the remaining grant time becomes “0 (zero)” (until the hit fluctuation time elapses). Further, attention can be paid to the remaining grant time as information based on the hit variation time, and when the remaining grant time is notified, the interest can be improved.

  (7) Until the remaining grant time reaches “0 (zero)” (until the hit fluctuation time elapses), even if the jackpot game based on the ZC per feature is not granted, In this case, after the big hit game based on ZA and ZB per symbol, the high base state is given again. For this reason, even if the big hit game based on ZC per bonus item is not given during the hit variation time, the player's willingness is not impaired.

  (8) Among the variation times of the special symbol variation game that becomes a hit variation, among the variation times of the special symbol variation game that becomes a deviation, there is a longer one than any variation time. For this reason, it may be possible to recognize in advance from the remaining grant time that it is per symbol. In this case, the player can be pleased. Moreover, since it is longer than any fluctuation time, a big profit can be given with respect to a player.

  (9) The remaining grant time is updated as the special symbol variation game per symbol progresses. For this reason, when the remaining grant time is updated, it can be recognized that the special symbol variation game per symbol is progressing. Thereby, when the remaining grant time is updated, before the remaining grant time becomes zero, it is possible to make the player feel more strongly that ZC is to be generated per bonus item, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when the remaining grant time is not updated, the special symbol variation game per symbol is not progressing, so that the player can be relieved.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

First, the hold information output process (step S15) in the third embodiment will be described.
The main control CPU 30a matches the special symbol hit random number value with the special symbol hit determination value (step S101: YES), and specifies a fluctuation pattern for hit fluctuation (step S102). Based on this, the hold information command for specifying the hold information that can be determined per symbol and its variation time is stored in the output buffer and output (step S103).

  As described above, since the hold information in the third embodiment is information that can be specified as being per symbol, by storing the hold information in the sub control RAM 31c, the sub control CPU 31a can store the sub control RAM 31c. It is possible to pre-read whether or not the special symbol variation game per symbol is held based on the hold information stored in.

Next, information generation processing according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not specific symbol per unit information indicating that ZA per specific symbol has been stored in the special symbol variation game is stored (step S401). If the specific symbol information is not stored (step S401: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process.

  On the other hand, when the information per specific symbol is stored (step S401: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined timing in the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol has passed (step S402). In the present embodiment, the predetermined timing in the jackpot game based on ZA per specific symbol is the input timing of the ending command. Accordingly, in step S402, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not an ending command has been input. If the predetermined timing has not elapsed (step S402: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process.

  When the predetermined timing has elapsed (step S402: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines whether there is a special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended based on the suspension information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. (Step S403). When there is no reserved special symbol variation game (step S403: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process.

  When there is a special symbol variation game being held (step S403: YES), the sub control CPU 31a holds a special symbol variation game per symbol based on the hold information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. It is determined whether or not there is (step S404).

  When it is determined that the special symbol variation game per symbol is not held (step S404: NO), the sub control CPU 31a is put on hold based on the hold information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. All the fluctuation times of the special symbol fluctuation game that is lost are specified (step S405). Then, the sub control CPU 31a cumulatively adds the identified variation times to identify the total deviation variation time.

  Next, the sub control CPU 31a generates information based on the specified total deviation time (step S406). As information based on the total deviation fluctuation time, the number of seconds of the first remaining grant time that can be given the high base state (hereinafter simply referred to as the first remaining grant time) is generated. The initial value of the first remaining grant time is a time corresponding to the total deviation variation time. Further, the sub control CPU 31a stores the first remaining grant time in the sub control RAM 31c. Then, the information generation process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol variation game per symbol is on hold (step S404: YES), the sub control CPU 31a determines the first symbol per game based on the hold information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Before the special symbol variation game to be executed is determined, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation game to be lost is executed (step S407).

  If it is determined that the special symbol variation game that is out of play is not executed before the special symbol variation game per first symbol is executed (step S407: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the information generation process. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol variation game that is out of play is executed (step S407: YES), the sub control CPU 31a is based on the hold information stored in the sub control RAM 31c, and the special symbol per symbol. The variation time of the variation game and the variation time of the special symbol variation game that is out of the range are specified (step S408). In the process of step S408, when a plurality of special symbol variation games per symbol are held, the hit variation time of the first special symbol variation game is specified. Further, in the process of step S408, all the variation times of the special symbol variation game which is a losing game executed before the first special symbol variation game among the special symbol variation games per symbol are specified. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a cumulatively adds the variation times of the special symbol variation game that becomes the identified deviation, and identifies the total deviation variation time.

  Next, the sub-control CPU 31a generates information based on the identified total variation time and information based on the identified total variation time (step S409). The first remaining grant time is generated as information based on the total deviation fluctuation time. The initial value of the first remaining grant time is a time corresponding to the total deviation variation time. Further, the sub control CPU 31a stores the first remaining grant time in the sub control RAM 31c. As information based on the hit variation time, a second remaining grant time in which a high base state can be given (hereinafter simply referred to as a second remaining grant time) is generated. The initial value of the second remaining grant time is a time corresponding to the hit variation time. Further, the sub control CPU 31a stores the second remaining grant time in the sub control RAM 31c. Then, the information generation process ends.

  As described above, through the processing of step S408 and step S409, the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the special symbol variable game per symbol is held based on the hold information of the variable game held during the big hit game. If it has been done (step S404: YES), it functions as a generating means that can generate the second remaining grant time (information based on the hit variation time). In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the special symbol variable game that is out of play is held based on the hold information of the variable game held during the big hit game by the processing of step S408 and step S409. (Step S407: YES), it functions as a generating means for generating the first remaining grant time (information based on the total deviation fluctuation time) in which the fluctuation times of the fluctuation games that are lost are totaled.

  In the present embodiment, the hit variation time includes a variation time (fifth variation time) longer than the upper limit of the total deviation variation time (for example, the fourth variation time × 3). For this reason, when the hit variation time is the fifth variation time, it can be recognized that it is a hit.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 to notify information based on the total deviation variation time when the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is completed. That is, the sub control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display the effect image indicating the stored first remaining grant time. In addition, when the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is completed, even if the information (second remaining grant time) based on the hit variation time is stored, no notification is given.

  Then, the first remaining grant time is updated (subtracted) in accordance with the progress of the special symbol variation game that is lost. That is, when the variation pattern for deviation variation is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the sub control CPU 31a starts updating the first remaining grant time. That is, every time 1 second elapses, the sub control CPU 31a updates the first remaining grant time by subtracting 1 (second), and stores the updated first remaining grant time in the sub control RAM 31c. In addition, the sub control RAM 31c displays an effect image indicating the updated first remaining grant time. The sub-control CPU 31a updates the first remaining grant time until it reaches a predetermined value (that is, “0”). For this reason, the player can recognize that the game is not a special symbol variation game that is lost if the first remaining grant time is not updated, while the player can recognize that the first remaining grant time is not updated. It can be recognized that it is a symbol variation game.

  In addition, when the special symbol variation game that is lost is interrupted when the first remaining grant time is not 0, the update of the first remaining grant time is also interrupted accordingly. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an interruption command, the sub-control CPU 31a interrupts the update of the remaining grant time until the restart command is input.

  For this reason, when the small hit game is awarded and the progress of the special symbol variation game that is lost during the small hit game is interrupted, the update of the first remaining grant time is also interrupted. During the small hit game, if it does not become ZC per bonus game, after the end of the small hit game, the progress of the special symbol variation game that is out of play is resumed and the update of the first remaining grant time is resumed. The

  In addition, when a jackpot game based on the ZC per bonus item is awarded and the progress of the special symbol variation game that is lost during the jackpot game is interrupted, the update of the first remaining grant time is also interrupted. When a jackpot game based on ZC per bonus item is awarded and the update of the first remaining grant time is interrupted, after the jackpot game is over, the progress of the special symbol variation game is resumed and the first The update of the remaining grant time is resumed.

  Further, when the special symbol variation game is finished when the first remaining grant time is not 0, the update of the first remaining grant time is interrupted accordingly. Specifically, when the special control stop command is input, the sub control CPU 31a interrupts the update of the first remaining grant time until a change pattern specifying command for specifying a change pattern for deviation change is input.

  When the first remaining grant time reaches a predetermined value (0 seconds in the third embodiment), the sub-control CPU 31a separates the information based on the hit variation time from the information based on the total deviation variation time. The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be notified. That is, the sub control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display the effect image indicating the second remaining grant time stored separately from the effect image indicating the first remaining grant time. Thus, the sub-control CPU 31a functions as a notification control means for controlling the effect display device 11 to notify the information based on the total deviation variation time after the end of the big hit game and to notify the information based on the hit variation time. .

  Also, the second remaining grant time is updated (subtracted) as the special symbol variation game per symbol progresses. That is, when the variation pattern for hit variation is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the sub control CPU 31a starts updating the second remaining grant time. That is, every time 1 second elapses, the sub control CPU 31a updates the second remaining grant time by subtracting 1 (second), and stores the updated second remaining grant time in the sub control RAM 31c. The sub control RAM 31c displays an effect image indicating the updated second remaining grant time. The sub-control CPU 31a updates the second remaining grant time until it reaches a predetermined value (that is, “0”). For this reason, if the second remaining grant time is not updated, the player can recognize that it is not a special symbol variation game per symbol, while if the second remaining grant time is updated, It can be recognized that this is a special symbol variation game.

  Further, when the special symbol variation game per symbol is interrupted when the second remaining grant time is not 0, the update of the second remaining grant time is also interrupted accordingly. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs an interruption command, the sub-control CPU 31a interrupts the update of the remaining grant time until the restart command is input.

  For this reason, when the small hit game is awarded and the progress of the special symbol variation game per symbol is interrupted during the small hit game, the update of the second remaining grant time is also interrupted. During the small hit game, if the ZC per combination is not reached, after the small hit game is finished, the progress of the special symbol variation game per symbol is resumed and the update of the second remaining grant time is resumed. Is done.

  In addition, when a jackpot game based on ZC per bonus is given and the progress of the special symbol variation game per symbol is interrupted during the jackpot game, the update of the second remaining grant time is also interrupted. Then, when a jackpot game based on ZC per bonus is given and the update of the second remaining grant time is interrupted, after the jackpot game ends, the progress of the special symbol variation game per symbol is resumed and 2 Renewal of remaining grant time is resumed.

In addition, a process when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted when the first remaining grant time and the second remaining grant time are stored will be described.
As described in the first embodiment, when the supply of power is cut off, the sub control CPU 31a executes the backup process based on the sub power cut-off process program. At that time, the sub-control CPU 31a adds the first remaining grant time and the second remaining grant time when the first remaining grant time and the second remaining grant time exist as sub-backup information in addition to the interruption information. The total remaining grant time is stored. That is, when the first remaining grant time (information based on the outlier total variation time) and the second remaining grant time (information based on the variation time of the winning variation game) are generated, the sub control RAM 31c generates a pachinko gaming machine. When the power supply to 10 stops, the total remaining grant time is stored as information based on the total variation time generated by adding the first remaining grant time and the second remaining grant time.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a returns based on the sub backup information when the backup is normally performed in the power recovery process. Then, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is resumed, the sub control CPU 31a, when the total remaining grant time (information based on the total variation time) is stored in the sub control RAM 31c, the total remaining grant time The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be notified. Specifically, at the time of return, an effect image indicating the total remaining grant time is displayed on the effect display device 11.

  In addition, when the return is made, it is determined that the special symbol variation game is not being interrupted with reference to the interruption information, and if the total remaining grant time is not “0”, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the special symbol. It is determined that the variable game is being executed, and the total remaining grant time is updated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol variation game is interrupted and the total remaining grant time is not “0”, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the special symbol variation game is interrupted. Do not update the total remaining grant time.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment has the following effects in addition to the same effects as (3) and (4) of the first embodiment.
(10) Since the second remaining grant time (information based on the hit variation time) is notified after the first remaining grant time (information based on the total deviation variation time) is notified, the player can be surprised.

  (11) A jackpot game based on ZA per specific symbol is awarded, and after the jackpot game is finished, a jackpot game based on ZC is awarded until the first remaining grant time becomes “0 (zero)”. If this happens, the high base state is given (continued). For this reason, it can be noted whether or not the big hit game based on the ZC per combination is given before the first remaining grant time becomes “0 (zero)”. In addition, after the jackpot game based on ZA per specific symbol is over, attention can be paid to the first remaining grant time, and when the first remaining grant time is notified, the interest can be improved. Further, since the second remaining grant time may be notified after the first remaining grant time is notified, the ZC per combination will not be reached before the first remaining grant time becomes “0 (zero)”. However, the player can be expected to be notified of the second remaining grant time. And when 2nd remaining grant time is alert | reported, since it can be made to think as if the high base state was extended, the interest of a player can be improved.

  (12) Among the variation times of the special symbol variation game, which is a hit variation, among the variation times of the special symbol variation game, which is an outlier, there are longer variation times. For this reason, it may be possible to recognize in advance from the second remaining grant time that it is per symbol. In this case, the player can be pleased. Moreover, since it is longer than any fluctuation time, a big profit can be given with respect to a player.

  (13) Even if the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted, the total remaining grant time obtained by adding the first remaining grant time and the second remaining grant time is stored as the sub-backup information. When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is resumed (when power is restored), the total remaining grant time stored in the sub control RAM 31c is notified. For this reason, the total remaining grant time can be confirmed at the time of power recovery. In addition, when power is restored, the player can be surprised as if the remaining grant time has been extended. Moreover, compared with the case where the first remaining grant time and the second remaining grant time are separately stored as sub-backup information, the burden is reduced and the storage amount of the sub-backup information can be reduced.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  If the special symbol variation game is not held up to the upper limit number of hold at a predetermined timing (when an ending command is input in this embodiment), the remaining grant is given when the special symbol variation game is held after the predetermined timing. After the time becomes “0”, a notice effect for notifying that the high base state continues is configured to be executable. This will be described in detail below.

  In step S204 of the information generation process, the sub control CPU 31a specifies the number of special symbol variation games being held based on the hold information, and stores it in the sub control RAM 31c as the hold storage number.

  Next, a process when a special symbol variation game is newly put on hold when the remaining grant time is informed in the high base state after the jackpot game based on ZA per specific symbol is completed will be described.

  If the secondary control CPU 31a inputs a hold information command during the high base state after the big hit game based on ZA per specific symbol is finished, whether the number of reserved storages stored in the sub control RAM 31c is the maximum number of reserves. Determine whether or not. If the determination result is affirmative, the sub control CPU 31a ends the process.

  On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is not the upper limit number of holds, the sub control CPU 31a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories and stores it in the sub control RAM 31c. Further, the sub control RAM 31c specifies the variation time of the special symbol variation game that is newly suspended based on the suspension information specified by the input suspension information command, and uses the identified variation time as the extension time. Remember me. When the extension time has already been stored, the sub control CPU 31a updates the extension time by adding the fluctuation time specified as the extension time, and stores it in the sub control RAM 31c.

  Then, when the extension time is stored in the sub control RAM 31c, the sub control CPU 31a executes a notice effect for notifying that the high base state will continue after the remaining grant time becomes “0”. At that time, the sub-control RAM 31c specifies the variation time (extended time) of the newly suspended special symbol variation game for the image indicating that the high base state continues after the remaining grant time reaches “0”. An image other than a possible image is desirable. For example, a character image whose variation time cannot be specified, such as “high base state extension confirmation”, is displayed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to notify information based on the total variation time, while a special symbol variation game is newly held after a predetermined timing (when an ending command is input). The information based on the variation time of the special symbol variation game that is newly reserved is not notified. Note that the timing of executing the notice effect may be a suspended timing or a timing when the remaining grant time becomes “0”, and can be arbitrarily changed.

In addition, processing when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted when the remaining grant time and the extension time are stored will be described.
As described in the first embodiment, when the power supply is cut off, the sub control CPU 31a executes the backup process based on the sub power cut-off process program. At that time, the sub control CPU 31a stores the total remaining grant time obtained by adding the extension time to the remaining grant time in addition to the interruption information as the sub backup information. That is, the sub-control RAM 31c has a remaining grant time when a variable game executed in the high base state after a predetermined timing is newly put on hold and power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is cut off. The total remaining grant time (information based on the total variation time) generated by adding the extended time (information based on the variation time of the newly reserved special symbol variation game) to (information based on the total variation time) Remember.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a returns (starts up) based on the sub-backup information when the backup is normally performed in the power recovery process. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is resumed, the sub control CPU 31a stores the total remaining grant time in the case where the total remaining grant time (information based on the total variation time) is stored in the sub control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be notified. Specifically, the sub control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display an effect image indicating the total remaining grant time when returning.

  In addition, when the return is made, it is determined that the special symbol variation game is not being interrupted with reference to the interruption information, and if the total remaining grant time is not “0”, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the special symbol. It is determined that the variable game is being executed, and the total remaining grant time is updated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol variation game is interrupted and the total remaining grant time is not “0”, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the special symbol variation game is interrupted. Do not update the total remaining grant time.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fourth embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (5) of the first embodiment.
(14) If the upper limit number has not been reached at the predetermined timing (when the ending command is input), even if the special symbol variation game is newly suspended after the predetermined timing, the variation of the newly suspended variation game The time is not notified. For this reason, attention can be paid to whether or not the variable game can be put on hold by a predetermined timing, and the interest can be improved.

  (15) If the upper limit number has not been reached at a predetermined timing (when an ending command is input), if the special symbol variation game is newly held after the predetermined timing, the remaining grant time becomes “0”. After that, a notice effect for notifying that the high base state will continue is executed. This notice effect can surprise the player and improve the fun of the game.

  (16) Even if the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted, the remaining grant time and the total remaining grant time obtained by adding the extension times are stored as sub-backup information. When the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is resumed (when power is restored), the total remaining grant time stored in the sub control RAM 31c is notified. For this reason, the total remaining grant time can be confirmed at the time of power recovery. In addition, when power is restored, the player can be surprised as if the remaining grant time has been extended. In addition, compared with the case where the remaining grant time and the extension time are stored separately as sub-backup information, the burden is reduced and the storage amount of the sub-backup information can be reduced.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment embodying the present invention will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted or simplified.

  In the fifth embodiment, when a jackpot game based on ZC per bonus is given before the remaining grant time becomes “0”, the remaining grant time can be extended. This will be described in detail below.

  In step S204 of the information generation process, the sub control CPU 31a specifies the number of special symbol variation games being held based on the hold information, and stores it in the sub control RAM 31c as the hold storage number.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, an extension process for extending the remaining grant time after the big hit game based on ZC per combination is described.
The sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a bonus hit state information indicating that a bonus hit state has been entered (step S501). When the winning combination state information indicating that the winning combination has been reached is not stored (step S501: NO), the sub-control CPU 31a ends the extension process.

  On the other hand, if the bonus hit state information indicating that the bonus hit state has been stored (step S501: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a has passed a predetermined timing in the big hit game based on the bonus ZC. It is determined whether or not (step S502). In the present embodiment, the predetermined timing in the jackpot game based on the ZC per combination is the input timing of the ending command. Accordingly, in step S502, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not an ending command has been input. When the predetermined timing has not elapsed (step S502: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the extension process.

  When the predetermined timing has passed (step S502: YES), the sub control CPU 31a has the hold upper limit number “4” stored in the sub control RAM 31c and the operation count is the initial count “ It is determined whether or not “4 times” (step S503). When the number of reserved memories in the previous big hit game is the upper limit number of “4” and the number of activations is the initial number of times “4” (step S503: YES), a special symbol that can be executed during the high base state Since the variable game is not newly put on hold, the sub control CPU 31a ends the extension process.

  On the other hand, when the reserved storage number is not the upper limit number “4” or the operation count is not the initial number “4” (step S503: NO), the sub control CPU 31a stores the hold information stored in the sub control RAM 31c. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not there is a special symbol variation game whose execution is suspended (step S504). If there is no reserved special symbol variation game (step S504: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the extension process.

  When there is a special symbol variation game being held (step S504: YES), the sub control CPU 31a newly holds a special symbol variation game that can be executed during the high base state based on the stored suspension information. It is determined whether or not (step S505). In the process of step S505, for example, when the number obtained by subtracting the number of special symbol variation games held from the number of reserved memories is equal to or less than the number obtained by subtracting the number of operations from the initial number of operations “4 times”. It is determined that the special symbol variation game is newly reserved.

When the special symbol variation game that can be executed in the high base state is not newly held (step S505: NO), the sub control CPU 31a ends the extension process.
On the other hand, when the special symbol variation game that can be executed during the high base state is newly suspended (step S505: YES), the sub-control CPU 31a determines that during the high base state based on the suspension information and the remaining variation time. The total variation time of the special symbol variation game that can be executed is specified (step S506). Specifically, based on the hold information, among the special symbol variation games whose execution is suspended, the variation time of the special symbol variation game other than the special symbol variation game corresponding to the upper limit number of suspensions is identified, and the identified variation time Are accumulated, and the remaining fluctuation time (sub fluctuation timer) is summed to specify the total fluctuation time.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game based on the ZC per bonus item is finished, the high base state is given until four special symbol variation games including the interrupted special symbol variation game are executed. For this reason, when the special symbol variation game is suspended up to the upper limit number of hold, when the last special symbol variation game is executed, the high base state is not established.

  For this reason, when it is determined that the special symbol variation game is suspended up to the upper limit number of suspensions based on the suspension information, the special symbol variation game which is executed last among the suspended special symbol variation games is not included. The total variation time is identified by identifying the variation time of the symbol variation game, accumulating the identified variation times, and adding the remaining variation times. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol variation game has not been suspended up to the upper limit, the variation time of the reserved special symbol variation game is identified, the identified variation time is cumulatively added, and the remaining variation time is further calculated. The total variation time is specified by summing.

  Next, the sub control CPU 31a generates new information based on the specified total variation time (step S507). That is, a new remaining grant time is generated as new information based on the total variation time. The initial value of the remaining grant time is a time corresponding to the total fluctuation time. Further, the sub control CPU 31a stores the new remaining grant time in the sub control RAM 31c. Then, the information generation process ends. For this reason, the sub-control CPU 31a is executed in the high base state before the big hit game is completed, when the big hit game based on the ZC per combination is given before the remaining grant time becomes zero. When the special symbol variation game is newly put on hold, information based on the total variation time of the special symbol variation game executed during the high base state can be newly generated.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so as to notify new information based on the total variation time when the big hit game based on ZC per combination is completed. That is, the sub control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display the effect image indicating the new remaining grant time that is stored. This makes it appear as if the remaining grant time has been extended.

  In addition, before the remaining grant time becomes 0, a jackpot game based on ZC per bonus is granted and the update of the remaining grant time is interrupted, and the high base state is not reached until the jackpot game ends. If the special symbol variation game to be executed is not newly held, the progress of the special symbol variation game is resumed and the update of the remaining grant time is resumed after the end of the big hit game. That is, in the case where the game is interrupted, the number of reserved memories in the previous jackpot game is the upper limit number of reservations “4”, and the number of operations is the initial number of times “4 times” (step S503: YES). The update of the remaining grant time is resumed without changing the remaining grant time. Similarly, when there is no special symbol variation game that is suspended (step S504: NO), the update of the remaining grant time is resumed without changing the remaining grant time. Similarly, if the special symbol variation game that can be executed during the high base state is not newly held (step S505: NO), the remaining grant time is not changed without changing the remaining grant time. Update is resumed.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the fifth embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (5).
(17) When a jackpot game based on ZC per bonus is awarded before the remaining grant time reaches 0 seconds, and when the special symbol variation game is newly held before the jackpot game ends, The remaining grant time may be extended. For this reason, when the big hit game based on ZC per combination is given, it can be noted whether it is extended.

The embodiment described above may be changed to another embodiment as follows, for example.
In the second embodiment, in addition to the information based on the hit variation time, the information based on the total variation time in the first embodiment may be notified. When both information based on the hit variation time and information based on the total variation time can be notified, which information should be notified may be determined by lottery or the like. Moreover, you may alert | report both.

  In the second embodiment, the information based on the hit variation time is notified at the end of the big hit game, but if it is notified before the special symbol variation game per symbol, the notification timing is arbitrarily changed. May be.

  -In the second embodiment, the special symbol variation game that is held during the jackpot game is pre-read to see if there is a special symbol variation game per symbol, and information based on the hit variation time is special per symbol It was informed before the symbol variation game was executed. As another example, at the start of a special symbol fluctuation game per symbol, the hit fluctuation time may be specified and information based on the hit fluctuation time may be notified. That is, it is not necessary to specify the variation time of the special symbol variation game per symbol by prefetching. This simplifies the control.

  -In the second embodiment, among the special symbol variation games held in the big hit game, the variation time of the last special symbol variation game to which the high base state is given regardless of whether or not it is per symbol. Pre-reading may be performed and information based on the variation time may be notified after the jackpot game ends. In this way, even if information based on the variation time of the special symbol variation game that is lost is notified, it becomes difficult to determine whether or not it is per symbol, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the third embodiment described above, there is no need to have a configuration (such as the second start port 16, the second big winning port 20, the privilege winning port 22b, etc.) for achieving the winnings per winning combination or winning points.
In the third embodiment, the notification of the second remaining grant time (information based on the hit variation time) may be any time as long as it is after the notification of the first remaining grant time (information based on the total deviation variation time). . The time when the effect image indicating the second remaining grant time is displayed may overlap with the time when the effect image indicating the first remaining grant time is displayed.

  In the third embodiment, the second remaining grant time is displayed separately from the first remaining grant time, but it seems as if the second remaining grant time is added to the first remaining grant time and the bag is also extended. You may show it to.

  In the third embodiment, information based on the total variation time in the first embodiment may be notified. When both information based on the total deviation time and information based on the total fluctuation time can be notified, which information should be notified may be determined by lottery or the like.

  In the third embodiment, information based on the hit variation time in the second embodiment may be notified. If both the information based on the total deviation variation time (first remaining grant time) and the information based on the hit variation time can be notified, which information should be notified may be determined by lottery or the like.

  In the process of step S408 of the third embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol variation game executed before the first special symbol variation game among the special symbol variation games per symbol is cumulatively added. All the variation times of the special symbol variation game held in the jackpot game may be cumulatively added.

In the fourth embodiment, the notice effect may be executable only when the symbol variation game per symbol is newly reserved.
In the fourth embodiment, it is not necessary to specify the variation time of the newly reserved special symbol variation game and store the extension time.

In the fourth embodiment, the extension time may be notified. When notifying the extension time, it may be notified separately from the remaining grant time, or may be reported in addition to the remaining grant time.
In the fourth embodiment, the notice effect need not be executed. Further, even if the special symbol variation game is newly reserved, it is not necessary to notify any information related to the reserved special symbol variation game.

In the fourth embodiment, whether to execute the notice effect may be determined by lottery or the like.
In the fourth embodiment, the predetermined timing may be any timing during the big hit game. For example, it may be at the start of the final round game.

  In the fourth embodiment, the predetermined timing is when the ending command is input during the big hit game, but it may be the timing after the end of the big hit game. In this case, whether or not the special symbol variation game held at the predetermined timing is executed during the high base state is determined based on the hold information and the number of operations, and the special symbol held at the predetermined timing is determined. Of the changing games, it is necessary to specify only the changing time of the special symbol changing game that is executed in the high base state, and to perform cumulative addition. It should be noted that if the number of reserved special symbol variation games is equal to or less than the number of activations at a predetermined timing, it can be determined that the reserved special symbol variation game is executed in a high base state.

-You may combine the said 4th Embodiment with the said 2nd Embodiment or the said 3rd Embodiment.
In the fifth embodiment, in step S505 of the extension process, it is determined whether or not a special symbol variation game that can be executed during the high base state has been newly put on hold by a predetermined timing of the jackpot game based on the winning combination. However, it is not necessary to judge. In this case, if the determination result of step S504 is affirmative, the process of step S506 is executed to determine the total variation time of the special symbol variation game that can be executed in the high base state regardless of whether or not it is newly held. Based on this, new information may be generated and notified.

  In the third embodiment, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted, the sub-control CPU 31a adds the first remaining grant time and the second remaining grant time as sub backup information. Although the grant time is stored, the first remaining grant time and the second remaining grant time may be stored separately. Then, the first remaining grant time and the second remaining grant time may be notified separately at the time of return.

  In the fourth embodiment, when the supply of power to the pachinko gaming machine 10 is interrupted, the sub control CPU 31a stores the remaining grant time and the total remaining grant time as the total extension time as sub backup information. However, the remaining grant time and the extension time may be stored separately. Then, only the remaining grant time may be notified when returning. Further, the extension time need not be stored as sub-backup information.

-In the said embodiment, when the hit state of an accessory is started during execution of a special symbol variation game, you may erase | eliminate the remaining grant time.
In the above embodiment, the hold information may include information related to the special symbol variation game and information related to the special symbol hold number other than the information that can specify the variation time.

  -In the said embodiment, when the hit state of an accessory is started during the execution of the special symbol fluctuation game used as a losing, the special symbol fluctuation game being performed may be forcibly ended. In this case, it is necessary to reset the remaining grant time. Further, the main control CPU 30a may forcibly end the special symbol variation game being executed when the hit state of the accessory is started during the execution of the special symbol variation game per symbol. In this case, it is necessary to reset the remaining grant time.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a may be configured so as not to interrupt the progress of the special symbol variation game during the winning state of the bonus. Accordingly, the update of the remaining grant time may not be interrupted. Similarly, the special symbol variation game may not be interrupted during the small hit state. Accordingly, the update of the remaining grant time may not be interrupted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the condition for starting the big hit game based on the ZC per bonus item may be established by detecting the game ball by the special prize sensor SE5 during the small hit game, It may not be included as a condition.

In the above embodiment, the small hit game may be started after the normal hit game ends.
In the above embodiment, the small hit game is always given when the ball enters the second start port 16 (when the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor SE2). As another example, when the ball enters the second start port 16, it may be determined whether or not to grant by lottery. In addition, when the player enters the second start port 16, the game may be executed and whether or not the game is given may be displayed based on the game result.

  In the above embodiment, the second winning unit U2 distributes the game balls that have entered the second major winning opening 20 to either the discharge opening 22a or the bonus winning opening 22b, but does not include the discharge opening 22a. In addition, only the privilege winning opening 22b may be provided. That is, when the player enters the second grand prize opening 20, the game ball may always pass through the special prize opening 22b as the specific area.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not to give the high base state, depending on whether or not the game ball has passed through a predetermined passing area provided in the first big winning opening 18. It may be determined.

  In the above embodiment, the advantageous gaming state may include a probability variation state of a special symbol in addition to or instead of the high base state. That is, the advantageous gaming state may be an advantageous gaming state as compared with the normal gaming state.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change the kind per symbol. For example, in addition to or instead of ZA and ZB per symbol, a per-symbol that grants a per game with a specified number of round games and a specified time different from the above embodiment may be provided. In the above, a symbol per game may be provided to give a winning game to open the big winning opening multiple times.

  In the above embodiment, the arrangement of the first grand prize opening 18, the second big prize opening 20, the first start opening 15, the second start opening 16, and the gate 25 is within the range in which the above-described game characteristics can be maintained. The installation position and the number of arrangement may be changed.

In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 may be configured not to display the decorative symbol variation game.
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is one of the dot matrix type, organic EL type, and plasma display type image display units GH in addition to or instead of the liquid crystal display type image display unit GH. You may have more than one. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be provided with a plurality of effect display devices.

  In the above embodiment, the function of the main control board 30 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 30a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  In the above embodiment, the function of the sub control board 31 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that specially controls the effect display device 11, a sound board that specially controls the speaker Sp, and a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp La may be provided, and these board groups are controlled in an integrated manner. An integrated board may be further provided. The sub control CPU 31a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  -In the above embodiment, when the big hit game based on the symbol is given during the high base state, the high base state is given, but depending on the type per symbol, the high base state It may be determined whether or not is given.

  In the above embodiment, the high base state is given until the reserved upper limit number of special symbol variation games is executed, but may be granted until a predetermined number of special symbol variation games are executed. . The predetermined number of times may be greater or less than the upper limit number of holds.

  In the above embodiment, the information based on the total variation time is displayed as the remaining grant time, but other information may be notified. For example, the total variation time itself may be notified. Moreover, it is sufficient to display only the image corresponding to the total variation time.

  -In the said embodiment, you may alert | report the grant time which can give a high base state. In this case, the grant time may not be subtracted with the passage of time. When not subtracting, the passage of time may be indicated according to the progress of the special symbol variation game (decrease in grant time).

  In the above embodiment, an image indicating the remaining grant time (including the first remaining grant time, the second remaining grant time, and the total remaining grant time; the same applies hereinafter) is displayed, but a sound indicating the remaining grant time is output. Alternatively, the decorative lamp La may be caused to emit light so as to indicate the remaining grant time.

In the above embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol variation game in the high base state may be the same time. This simplifies the calculation.
In the above embodiment, information related to the number of special symbol reservations may be displayed on the effect display device 11.

  -In the said embodiment, if the high base state is provided after completion | finish of the big hit game based on ZB per non-specific symbol, you may alert | report remaining grant time. That is, when a big hit game based on ZB per non-specific symbol is given during the high base state, the remaining grant time may be generated and notified.

  -In the said embodiment, when the big hit game based on ZB per non-specific symbol was provided in the high base state, the high base state was provided, but it does not need to be provided. In this case, the notification of the remaining grant time is also ended.

  In the first embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a determines whether or not to update the remaining grant time based on the interruption information stored as the sub backup information at the time of power recovery. As another example, it may be determined based on the hit state information. Specifically, when it is determined that the winning state is not in the state of hitting with reference to the state information per symbol, the state information per bonus item, and the small hit state information, and the remaining grant time is not “0”, The control CPU 31a may determine that the special symbol variation game is being executed and update the remaining grant time. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning state is in progress and the remaining grant time is not “0”, the sub control CPU 31a determines that the special symbol variation game is being interrupted, and the remaining grant time. May not be updated.

  -In the above embodiment, apart from the special symbol variation game (hereinafter simply referred to as the first game) that is executed when the player enters the first starting port 15 by eliminating the configuration for the bonuses and the bonuses. The special symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the second game) may be executed upon entering the second starting port 16 as an opportunity. The first game and the second game can be executed in parallel (simultaneously), and when the second game is per symbol, a big hit game may be given based on the per symbol. Further, when the second game is per symbol, the high base state may be given after the big hit game is over. Further, it may be easier for the player to win per symbol in the second game than to win per symbol in the first game. The high base state is given until the first game as the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit game based on the first game. In this case, the first game is a variable game, and the first game is per symbol, so that the first condition is satisfied and the first per game is awarded. Further, when the second game is per symbol, the second condition is established, and the second per game is awarded.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control board 31 (the sub-control CPU 31a) performs the processing related to the generation of various information to be specified and notified of the fluctuation time of the special symbol fluctuation game that is put on hold. 30 (CPU 30a for main control) may perform. The main control board 30 may be configured to cause the sub control board 31 to notify the processing result by outputting the processing result to the sub control board 31.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control board 31 (the sub-control CPU 31a) performs the process related to the generation of various information to be specified and notified, and the process to notify the information of the variation time of the special symbol variation game that is put on hold. However, it may be performed by the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a). At this time, the main control board 30 (main control RAM 30c) may store the remaining grant time as main backup information.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) a winning game granting means that can give a winning game, a state giving means that can give an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player, a notification control means that controls the notification means, and a generating means; The winning game includes a first winning game that is given when the first condition is established and a second winning game that is given when the second condition is established, and the state The giving means can give the advantageous gaming state after the first winning game is finished until a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed, while the advantageous gaming state is given after the second winning game is finished. The second condition is more easily established during the advantageous gaming state than when the advantageous gaming state is not granted, and the generating means is suspended during the first per game. Pending floating games Based on the information, if it is determined that the winning variable game is held during the advantageous gaming state, information based on the changing time of the winning variable game can be generated, and during the winning game When it is determined that a variable game that is out of play during the advantageous gaming state is held based on the hold information of the variable game that is on hold, the total fluctuation of out of the total fluctuation time of the out-of-game variable game Information based on time can be generated, and the notification control means notifies the information based on the total deviation variation time after the end of the first winning game, and then changes to the variation time of the winning variation game. A gaming machine capable of controlling the notification control means so as to notify information based thereon.

(B) It is possible to provide output control means for outputting the hold information of the variable game being held, and the generating means may generate information based on the input hold information.
(C) The generation means executes the winning variable game after the floating game is executed in the advantageous gaming state based on the hold information of the variable game held during the winning game. When it is determined that the game is to be performed, information based on the total deviation time of the outliers and information based on the fluctuation time of the winning variation game can be generated.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 11 ... Production display device (notification means), 12 ... Special symbol display device, 13 ... Special hold display device, 14a ... Normal symbol display device, 14b ... Normal hold display device, 15 ... First start port , 16 ... 2nd start opening, 17 ... Slide member, 18 ... 1st grand prize opening, 19 ... 1st grand prize opening door 19, 20 ... 2nd big prize opening, 21 ... 2nd big prize opening, 22a ... Discharge port, 22b ... Bonus winning port (specific area), 25 ... Gate, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (hit game granting means, state granting means), 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Deputy Control board 31a ... sub control CPU 31a (notification control means, generation means), 31c ... sub control RAM (storage means), 50 ... power supply board, 51 ... power supply circuit, 52 ... power cut-off monitoring circuit, 53 ... reset signal Circuit, La ... decorative lamp ( Knowledge means), Sp ... speaker (notification means), SE1 ... first start opening sensor, SE2 ... second start opening sensor, SE3 ... first big prize opening sensor, SE4 ... second big prize opening sensor, SE5 ... special prize winning. Sensor (detection means), SE6: Gate sensor, U1: First winning unit, U2: Second winning unit.

Claims (2)

In a gaming machine that can hold a floating game,
A per game granting means capable of granting a per game;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
Generating means,
The generation means includes a variable game that is a winning game among the variable games that are held during the winning game, and is included before the first variable game that is held in the winning variable game. When there are a plurality of suspended floating games pending , information based on the variation time of the winning floating game is generated during the winning game, and the information is held before the winning floating game. Information based on the outlier total variation time can be generated by summing up the variation times of the plurality of variation games that become outliers,
The notification control means may, until after the end of the per game, the off total variation is informed of time information based on Rutotomoni variation games the per game consists ends with a plurality of said off is completed, The deviation total fluctuation time is subtracted with the progress of each outlier fluctuation game, and the remaining time of the deviation total fluctuation time is notified according to the subtraction result. A gaming machine capable of controlling the notification means so as to notify information based on the variation time of the variable game to be won. In a gaming machine that can hold a floating game,
A per game granting means capable of granting a per game;
A state giving means capable of giving an advantageous gaming state;
Notification control means for controlling the notification means;
Detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed a specific area;
Generating means,
The winning game includes a first winning game that is given when the variable game is won and a second winning game that is given when a game ball is detected by the detecting means,
The state giving means can give the advantageous gaming state after the end of the first per game until a predetermined number of fluctuating games are executed, while after the end of the second per game, Configured to grant state,
During the advantageous gaming state, it becomes easier for the game ball to pass through the specific area than when the advantageous gaming state is not granted,
The generating means includes a variable game that is a winning game among the variable games that are held during the first per game , and the first variable game that is held first among the winning variable games. If a plurality of floating games that are missed are pending , information based on the variation time of the winning variable game is generated during the first winning game and before the winning variable game. Can generate information based on the total deviation time, which is the sum of the fluctuation times of the plurality of fluctuation games that are suspended .
The notification control means, after completion of the first per game, the off total variation is informed of time information based on Rutotomoni variation games the first per game is made from the end with a plurality of the out ends In the meantime, the deviation total fluctuation time is subtracted with the progress of each fluctuation game, and the remaining time of the total deviation fluctuation time is notified according to the subtraction result, and a plurality of fluctuation games that become the deviation A game machine capable of controlling the notification means so as to notify information based on the variation time of the winning variation game after the completion of the game .

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