JP6503546B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular to a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  In conventional gaming machines, there has been a conventional game machine that makes a hit determination with a predetermined big hit probability based on entering a starting opening, and executes a big hit game that opens the big winning opening when the result of the hit determination is a big hit. In addition, as the effect which shows the result and the like of the success / failure determination, there is something which fluctuates displays the design and executes the game effect such as advance notice effect and reach effect etc (for example, patent literature 1).

  In addition, as such a game effect, the notice effect showing the result of the success or failure judgment during the fluctuation display of the symbol indicating the result of the success or failure judgment, and the result of the success or failure judgment showing the result of the success or failure judgment Some have an advance notice effect (previous effect) shown during a variation display of a symbol executed earlier.

Patent document 1: JP-A-2004-236974

  As the advance notice effect as described above, a plurality of kinds of advance notice effects having different effect modes are provided, and the jackpot reliance to be notified to the player is made different by the advance notice effect to be executed, thereby diversifying the game effect. On the other hand, when the types of game effects are too diversified, it becomes difficult for the player to grasp the jackpot reliability of the notice effects executed, etc., and there is a possibility that the game interest will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and provides a gaming machine which improves gaming interest while providing various game effects.

A gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is:
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance can enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming machine equipped with
It is an effect showing the contents of the fluctuation display of specific identification information, and is a prior effect starting with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information,
It is an effect indicating the content of the variable display of the specific identification information, and has a specific effect starting with the variable display of the specific identification information,
As the game effect, it has a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect is executable as any of the advance effect and the specific effect, and the case where the first effect is performed as the advance effect is more than the case where the specific effect is performed as the specific effect. It is considered to show a high possibility as a possibility of special game ,
The second effect to be executed as the specific effect is assumed to indicate a high possibility as the possibility of the special game than the first effect to be executed as the specific effect,
When the first effect is executed as the advance effect, the first effect is restricted to be executed as the specific effect for a predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information related to the advance effect. And
The second effect is executable as the specific effect in the predetermined period .

According to such a gaming machine , the first effect and the second effect are provided as game effects. And, when the first effect and the second effect are executed as the specific effect, the second effect is more likely to indicate the possibility of executing the special game than the first effect. Further, this second effect is executable as a specific effect only in a predetermined period. Thereby, it is possible to execute the second effect indicating the special game execution possibility higher than the first effect in the predetermined period, and to improve the fun of the game in the predetermined period.

  A gaming machine according to a second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein
  Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
  Game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information;
  A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
  Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance can enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result;
  A gaming machine equipped with
  It is an effect showing the contents of the fluctuation display of specific identification information, and is a prior effect starting with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information,
  It is an effect indicating the content of the variable display of the specific identification information, and has a specific effect starting with the variable display of the specific identification information,
  As the game effect, it has a first effect and a second effect,
  The first effect is executable as any of the advance effect and the specific effect, and the case where the first effect is performed as the advance effect is more than the case where the specific effect is performed as the specific effect. It is considered to show a high possibility as a possibility of special game,
  The second effect to be executed as the specific effect is assumed to indicate a high possibility as the possibility of the special game than the first effect to be executed as the specific effect,
  When the first effect is executed as the advance effect, the first effect is restricted to be executed as the specific effect for a predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information related to the advance effect. And
  The possibility that the second effect is performed as the specific effect in the predetermined period is higher than the possibility that the second effect is performed as the specific effect after the predetermined period has elapsed.
  It is characterized by

  According to such a gaming machine, the first effect and the second effect are provided as game effects. And, when the first effect and the second effect are executed as the specific effect, the second effect is more likely to indicate the possibility of executing the special game than the first effect. Further, the possibility that the second effect is executed as the specific effect is made higher in the predetermined period than after the predetermined period has elapsed. Thereby, it is possible to execute the second effect showing the special game execution possibility higher than the first effect in the predetermined period with high possibility, and to improve the game interest in the predetermined period.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine which improves the game interest while providing various game effects.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a reverse view of a game machine concerning an example of the present invention. It is a front view showing the composition of the game board of the example of the present invention. It is an enlarged view of the main indicator shown in FIG. 3, and is a figure which shows indicatores with which the game machine is equipped. It is a block diagram showing the electric composition of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a starting opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of processing at the time of starting ball entry. It is a flowchart of common drawing operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol success or failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of normal symbol decision processing. It is a flow chart of processing of ordinary electric role. It is a flowchart of special drawing operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol standby processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 success or failure determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 yes or no decision processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol variation. It is a flowchart of special symbol decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric role processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flow chart of game state setting processing. It is a flowchart of special electric combination processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area | region sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of holding ball number processing. It is a flowchart of a power failure monitoring process. It is a flowchart of sub control main processing. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flow chart of advance notice determination processing. It is a flow chart of change production start processing. It is a flow chart of notice production setting processing. It is a flowchart of a continuous advance notice effect setting process. It is a table showing a mode entry advance notice determination table. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a character continuous notice. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a character continuous notice. It is a table showing a notice type of character notice (character continuous notice). It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a mode entry advance notice. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a mode entry advance notice. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a mode rush continuation notice. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a mode rush continuation notice. It is a table showing a notice type of mode entry notice (mode entry continuous notice). It is a flowchart of right-turning instruction | indication image display processing. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen in the round effect in a special gaming state, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display screen in the fluctuation display of the production symbol in the high base state, (c) These are figures which show an example of a display screen when changing to a low base state from a high base state. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of right-turning instruction image change processing according to the second embodiment; FIG. 18 is a flowchart of right-turning instruction image change processing according to the third embodiment;

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following embodiments, a pachinko game machine (ball-ball game machine) is a pachinko game machine in which a game medium used for playing a game is a game ball, and the game ball can be advanced by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. An application of the invention will be described. Specifically, the player performs a predetermined amount of change when the special symbol is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball to the starting opening and the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display of the special symbol. A so-called "one-type type" pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, winning balls) can be awarded can be executed will be described as an example.

  In the following description, the front side (front side) refers to the near side (the side on which the player is positioned at the time of gaming) when the game machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear side) refers to the game It is the back side of the machine when viewed from the front. Also, the upper side (upper side), the lower side (lower side), the left side (left side) and the right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 3 are indicated.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment comprises a gaming machine frame 50 and a game board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a game board It is configured to be detachable from the machine frame 50. FIG. 3 shows the gaming board 2 removed from the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main frame 52 for attaching the game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko gaming machine 1 to an island facility of a hall The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one side end side, and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

  In addition, the front frame 51 can be supplied with a launch handle 60 for launching game balls with a launch intensity corresponding to the amount of operation (rotation angle) of the player, and game balls stored and stored to the launch device side. A striking ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the striking ball supply plate 61 are provided. Furthermore, in the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are generically referred to are operable by the player during the execution of a game effect to be executed along with the progress of the game). (Also referred to as “effect button 63”), a decorative frame lamp 66 capable of emitting various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation The speaker 67 etc. which can be done are also provided.

  The effect button 63 functions as an input means capable of being input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly depending on the type of game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and it is sufficient if the player can perform the input, for example, the input means for the player to directly contact the button portion to perform the input. (For example, a retractable type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type etc.) for detecting that a part of the player's body has approached and performing input It is also good. In addition, the effect button may perform an effect operation such as projecting upward or to the front side or vibrating (a movable effect operation means).

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which game balls fired by the operation of the firing handle 60 flow down is formed by being surrounded by the rail member 4. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding the game balls are provided in a protruding manner, and at the tip of the rail member 4, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once induced to the game area from returning to the launcher side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game.

  Near the center of the game area 3, an image display device 7 which is an aspect of the effect display means is provided. The image display device 7 of the present embodiment is a liquid crystal display device, and on the display screen 7a thereof, an effect symbol display area 7b in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to simply as "effect symbol 8") are displayed. A background display area 7c in which a background image constituting the background of the display screen 7a is displayed is provided (also referred to as "effect pattern display portion"). The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R perform the fluctuation display in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol described later. As an aspect of the variable display, there is, for example, an aspect in which the scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the oblique direction or the like. The effect symbol display area 7b includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right", the left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is in the symbol display area in the middle The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not need to be distinguished from each other, and the left, middle, and right display symbol display areas may be set as the entire symbol display area (render symbol display area 7b). .

  The rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R of the present embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9". Displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "the first special symbol display portion") described later by the combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols displayed in the stop in the effect symbol display area 7b (stop display mode) The display result of the first special symbol variation display or the display result of the second special symbol variation display displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "the second special symbol display portion"), that is, The result of the special symbol yes / no decision (also referred to simply as the "yes / no decision") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize. In the present embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R being variably displayed is, in principle, “left → right → middle”. The first special symbol, the second special symbol, or the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "symbol" or "identification information". In addition, the ordinary symbol is "common figure", the special symbol is "special figure", the first special symbol is "special figure 1" "first special figure", the second special symbol is "special figure 2" "second special figure There is a thing called ".

  For example, when the result of the special symbol hit or not determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with three-digit identical Zoro such as "777" (also referred to as "hit effect symbol"). In addition, when it becomes a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production pattern with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as "small hit effect symbol") It is. In addition, in the case of dislodging, stopping the display of the production pattern with a discolored eye symbol (also referred to as "disappointing effect symbol") in which at least one of three symbols such as "637" and "373" is different It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols stopped and displayed. That is, the player does not generally grasp the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a or the second special symbol indicator 41b, rather than directly grasping the result of the special symbol equality determination or not, The effect design displayed in the symbol display area 7b is seen and grasped.

  Here, among the stop display modes of the effect design, the stop display mode (Zoro eyes in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment is a big hit is the "big hit mode", the "specific display result", etc. There are cases where the stop display mode (separate eyes in this example) corresponding to the case where the special symbol judgment result is out is sometimes referred to as "out mode", "non-specified display result" or the like. Moreover, the thing of the stop display mode corresponding to, when the result of a special symbol equivalence determination is a small hit may be called a "small hit aspect", a "predetermined display result", etc.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (rendering symbol game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a hitting game effect to be executed along with the hitting game, for waiting for customers Demonstration effects etc. are displayed. In addition to the effect symbols such as numerals, various effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed in the effect symbols game effect, the hit game effect and the demonstration effect.

  Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect on-hold display area 9c (first effect on-hold display unit) displaying the first effect on-hold 9a according to the number of memories of the first special view on hold described later. A second effect on-hold display area 9 d (second effect on-hold display unit) is provided to display the second effect on hold 9 b in accordance with the storage number of the second special view to be described later. The number of memories of the first special view reserve displayed and the second special reserve view displayed on the first special view reserve indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later by the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect reserve and the second effect reserve. It is possible to show the player the number of memories of the second special view reserve displayed on the special view reserve display 43b in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is suspended, that is, the digested special image is suspended. A change suspension display area 9e is provided to display the corresponding effect suspension (the first effect suspension 9a or the second effect suspension 9b) (see FIG. 3).

  In addition, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a left-handed display area 70c (left-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying a left-handed instructed image 70 described later according to the gaming state A right-handed display area 71c (right-handed instruction image display unit) for displaying the image 71 is provided. Incidentally, the left hitting instruction image 70 and the right hitting instruction image 71 are also collectively referred to as a “launch instruction image”.

  A center decoration 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage unit 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can be rolled is provided. A hollow warp 12 is provided on the left side of the center decoration 10. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game balls from the warp exit, and guides the game balls to the stage section 11. The gaming ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 is capable of entering the first starting opening 20 described later with high possibility compared to the gaming ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Furthermore, at the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is a decorative member 13 (panel lamp 5) such as an LED or the like, which can be lighted according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in which characters, figures, etc. There is.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable along with the game effect is provided at the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. Although only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible in FIG. 3, for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of a relatively highly likely game effect, and the movable movable member 14 falls. The decoration member covers the front of the display screen 7a, and most of the decoration is visible. This will increase the player's expectation of winning.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 is provided which has a non-variable first starting opening 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change. Based on the game ball entering the first starting opening 20, random numbers etc. for special symbol eligibility determination are acquired, and when a predetermined condition established in advance is fulfilled, the eligibility determination pertaining to the first special symbol (the first special symbol eligibility While the determination is performed, the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed on the basis of the result of the determination.

  Below the first start opening 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable start opening") provided with a variable second start opening 21 in which the ease of entering the game ball changes is provided. . Based on the game ball entering the second starting opening 21, random numbers etc. for special symbol eligibility determination are acquired, and when a predetermined condition established in advance is established, the eligibility determination for the second special symbol (2nd special symbol eval iment determination ) Is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the pass / fail judgment.

  The variable winning device 22 includes the movable member 23 and opens and closes the second starting opening 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening and closing operation, the second starting opening 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (opened state) in which the possibility of entering the gaming ball is higher than that of the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of entering the gaming ball into the second starting opening 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening and closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second start port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the game ball can enter the ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball can not enter the ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. . When the movable member 23 is in the closed state, the second starting port 21 is completely when the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than in the open state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the

  On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a first winning device 31 provided with a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a "first variable entry ball opening") is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes an opening and closing member 32 and opens and closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening and closing member 32. The opening and closing member 32 is driven by the first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 32, the first big winning device 31 can not enter the game ball and can not enter the ball (closed state) and can enter the game ball and can enter the ball (opened state) Can be changed to

  In addition, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a “second variable entry ball opening”) is provided at the upper right of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and at the lower right portion of the center decoration 10. A big winning device 36 is provided. The second big winning device 36 includes an opening and closing member (blade member) 37 and opens and closes the second large winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening and closing member 37. The opening and closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 only when the open / close member 37 is in the open state. That is, with the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 37, the second big winning device 36 can not enter the game ball and can not enter the ball (closed state) and can enter the game ball and can enter the ball (opened state) Can be changed to

  The second large winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which the gaming ball having entered the second large winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high probability state described later is generated based on detection that at least one of the game balls entered in the second large winning opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. . That is, the specific area 39 is a positive operating opening. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big winning device 31. The second large winning opening 35 (second large winning device 36) having such a specific area 39 (V area) as a definite change operation opening is also referred to as a "V-attacker". Note that the high probability state is one of the game benefits provided to the player separately from the special game.

  In the right side area of the center decorative body 10 in the game area 3, a gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number etc. for normal symbol judgment is acquired, and when a predetermined condition defined in advance is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not the second starting opening 21 is opened. While the symbol propriety judgment is executed, the normal symbol is variably displayed, and the stop display is performed based on the result of the normal symbol propriety judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second start opening 21 is opened. Furthermore, in the lower part of the game area 3, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and one is the right of the first large winning opening 30. It is considered as the right general winning combination provided on the side. The 1st starting opening 20, the 2nd starting opening 21, the 1st big winning opening 30, the 2nd big winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are entrances which become a payout trigger of the winning balls, respectively. When game balls enter the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of winning balls in the first starting opening 20 is "4," the number of winning balls in the second starting opening 21 is "2," the number of winning balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35 "15", the number of winning balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

  In this way, a game in which a plurality of ball entrances (the first start port 20, the second start port 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, the general winning opening 27 and the gate 28) and the like are arranged The area 3 can be divided into a left gaming area 3A (first area) to the left of the center in the left-right direction and a right gaming area 3B (second area) on the right. Launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the left gaming area 3A is called "left-handed", and firing the game ball so that the game ball flows downward on the right gaming area 3B is called "right-handed" . Here, among the plurality of ball entrances, the first starting opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided such that gaming balls flowing down the left gaming area 3A of the gaming area 3 can enter the ball. In the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28, the gaming balls flowing down the right gaming area 3B in the gaming area 3 enter the ball It is provided to be possible. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in principle, when hitting the game, the player aims to enter the first starting opening 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, when the game state changes because the hit is determined based on the ball entry to the first start opening 20 and the gaming state changes, the gate 28, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first hit in principle It will aim at entering the ball to 2 large winning a prize mouth 35.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a main indicator 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display section) for changing and stopping the first special symbol, and a second special symbol for changing and stopping the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display portion) and an ordinary symbol display 42 (normal symbol display portion) for fluctuating display and stop display of ordinary symbols are included. In addition, on the main display 40, a first special view hold display 43a that displays the number of stored determinations of the pass / fail determination information (first special view pending) pertaining to the first special symbol, and pass / fail determination information pertaining to the second special symbol ( The second special view reserve display 43b that displays the number of stored second special view reserves), and the common view reserve display 44 that displays the number of stored operations of the normal symbol display 42 (general view reserve) include. Furthermore, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol equivalence determination or the second special symbol equivalence determination is the first, and the first special symbol equivalence determination or the second special symbol equivalence determination Round indicator 45 showing the number of rounds of the game played when the result of the hit, the gaming state indicator 46 showing that the probability variation function is activated, and the firing direction of the gaming ball, ie right strike And a launch direction indicator 47 indicating whether to strike or to strike left. These various displays included in the main display 40 are controlled to be displayed by a main control unit described later.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as "special symbol". The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as "special symbol display portion 41". Also, the first special view hold indicator 43a and the second special view hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as "special view hold indicator 43".

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then displayed in a stopped state, and the special symbol (stop symbol) displayed in the stopped state enters the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 Report the result of the lottery based on (special symbol success or failure judgment, big hit lottery). The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol acceptance determination. In the case where the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the stop symbol of the special symbol (display result of the variation symbol of the special symbol) is a hit symbol such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol In this case, a special game (big hit game, small hit game) is performed in which the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the hit symbol displayed being stopped. The opening pattern of the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “ip”, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol pass / fail determination. In the present embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol qualification determination, four big hits of “15R first big hit”, “15R second big hit”, “5R third big hit” and “2R fourth big hit”, and the first A small hit is provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8), and the LEDs of the first special symbol display 41a can take display modes according to the big hit and the small hit. For example, when the result of the first special symbol equivalence judgment is the first big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R first big hit symbol). Also, in the case of the second big hit (15R big hit), the three "ijk" LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R second big hit symbol). Also, in the case of the third big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "ijl" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R third big hit symbol). Moreover, when it becomes a 4th big hit (2R big hit), 4 LED of "jnop" is lighted and the remainder is light-extinguished (2R 4th big hit symbol). Moreover, when it becomes a 1st small hit, 4 LED of "mnop" is lighted and the remainder is light-extinguished (small hit symbol). Also, when it comes off, turn on the two "lo" LEDs and turn off the rest (disappeared symbol).

  On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol pass / fail determination. In this embodiment, two types of big hit of "15R 5th big hit" and "15R 6th big hit" are provided as a result of the second special symbol pass / fail judgment (refer to FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display The LEDs of the container 41b can take display modes according to each of the jackpots. For example, when the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is the fifth big hit (15R big hit), the three "abd" LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R fifth big hit symbol). Moreover, when it becomes the 6th big hit (15R big hit), 3 LED of "abc" is lighted and the remainder is light-extinguished (15R 6th big hit symbol). Moreover, when it becomes a 2nd small hit, 4 LED of "cdeh" is lighted and the remainder is light-extinguished (2nd small hit symbol). Also, when it comes off, turn on the two "eh" LEDs and turn off the rest (disappeared symbol).

  In addition, the stop display aspect (stop symbol) of a special symbol is not limited to these, It can set arbitrarily. Moreover, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined variation time, but in the variation display mode, for example, light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order In this way, each LED can be turned on.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a game ball entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, various information such as a random number for special symbol acceptance or rejection determination based on the entering ball ("acquired information" The various information acquired and acquired is temporarily stored in a special-image holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if entering the first starting opening 20, it is stored in the first special view holding storage unit (not shown) as a first special view holding (first acquired information), and to the second starting opening 21 If it is entered, it is stored in the second special view reserve storage unit (not shown) as the second special view reserve (second acquisition information). The number of special drawing reservations (acquisition information) that can be stored in each special drawing reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”. The first special view reserve storage unit and the second special view reserve storage unit are also referred to as “first acquired information storage means” and “second acquired information storage means”, respectively, and also collectively referred to as “acquired information storage means”.

  The special view reserve stored in the special view reserve storage unit is digested when it becomes possible to change the special symbol based on the special view reserve. Digestion of the special figure reservation means that a random number etc. for special symbol propriety determination corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and the variation display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the ball entry of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 can not be executed immediately upon entering the ball, that is, the variation of the special symbol Even when a display is being executed or a special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right of special symbol acceptance or rejection with respect to entering the ball, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of special view reservations stored in the special view suspension storage unit is displayed on the first special view suspension display 43a and the second special view suspension display 43b. Specifically, the first special view hold display 43a is configured by two LEDs of "uv", and the first special view is displayed by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special view hold. It displays the number of pendings. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn 緑: turn on green) The display mode is to turn off the “u” LED and turn on the “v” LED in red when “1” is “1”, and “u ●” when the number of reservations is “2”. In the display mode, the "u" LED is lit in red and the "v" LED is turned off, as in "v □", and both LEDs are displayed as "u ● v ●" when the number of reservations is "3". In the case where the display mode is to be lit in red and the number of reservations is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be lit in green so as to be "u v v」 ", and the display mode can be made.

  Also, the second special view hold indicator 43b is configured with two LEDs of "wx", and the number of the second special view hold can be achieved by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special view hold. Is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn 点灯: turn on green) The “1” to “4” are also determined in the same manner as the first special view hold display 43a.

  The variation display of the normal symbol is performed triggered by the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the stop display is performed, and the result of the normal symbol acceptance determination based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28 is displayed by the normal symbols (stop symbols) displayed stop. Inform. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols by normal symbol judgment. In the case where the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specified normal symbol (performing normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting opening 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is configured of two LEDs of "st", and displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol suitability determination according to the lighting mode thereof It is. For example, if the judgment result is a hit, both LEDs are lighted and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as "s.t." (e.g., ■: lighted, □: lighted off). When the determination result is out, the out-of-the-box symbol of a mode in which only the LED of "t" is lighted is displayed, such as "s * t". In addition, it is not a specified normal symbol that the normal symbol comes off. The normal symbol variation display is executed over a predetermined predetermined variation time before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, but the variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs alternately repeat lighting and extinction is there.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for normal symbol judgment or not is obtained based on the passage. Is temporarily stored as a common drawing reservation in a common drawing reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of common drawing reservations that can be stored in the common drawing reservation storage unit is up to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is “4”. The common drawing reserve stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the common drawing reserve becomes possible. The term “general drawing reserve” means to determine a normal symbol suitability determination random number corresponding to the common drawing reserve, and to execute the variation display of the normal symbol to indicate the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 can not be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in this case, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the symbol is normal for the passage, with the predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of common drawing reservations stored in the common drawing reservation storage unit is displayed on the common drawing reservation display unit 44. Specifically, the common drawing reservation display 44 is configured by two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of common drawing reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of common drawing reservations. is there. For example, when the number of reservations is “0”, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn :: turn on green) When “1” is “1”, it is possible to turn off the LED “q” and turn on the LED “r” in red, such as “q □ r ●”. Further, the number of reservations "2" to "4" is also determined in the same manner as the first special view reservation indicator 43a.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit" which performs control relating to game progress and game profit such as special symbol acceptance determination, normal symbol acceptance determination, transition of gaming state, etc. Unit), sub control board 90 (also referred to as “sub control unit” or “effect control unit”) that performs control relating to effects to be executed along with the progress of the game, and payout control that performs control relating to payout of gaming balls Image control board that performs display control of the board 110 (also referred to as "dispense control unit"), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect first special view hold indicator 103a, the effect second special view hold indicator 103b, etc. 100 (image control unit) and the like are provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing a main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case such as an image control board containing the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board containing the sub control board 90 on the image control board etc. A case is provided. In addition, on the lower left side of the main control board case, a payout control board case for housing the payout control board is provided, and on the right side thereof, a power board case for housing the power board 109 is provided.

  On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 81 is mounted which controls the progression of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing a program or the like for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like through the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 81. Also, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special view reserve storage unit (first special view reserve storage unit and second special view reserve storage unit) and a common view reserve storage unit. In addition, storage areas for use in various flags and various counting counters are secured at predetermined addresses of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (microcomputer 81 for game control).

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal from each sensor is input to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, non-specification The area sensor 49a and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detection means".

  The first starting opening sensor 20 a is provided in the first starting opening 20 and detects a game ball entered into the first starting opening 20. The second starting opening sensor 21 a is provided in the second starting opening 21 and detects a game ball entered into the second starting opening 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects the game ball passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball entered into the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball entered into the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35, and detects a game ball having passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second large winning opening 35, and a game which has passed through the non-specific area among the gaming balls entered in the second large winning opening 35 A ball (that is, a game ball which has not passed through the specific area 39) is detected. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the general winning openings 27 and detects a game ball entered into the general winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, a second starting opening solenoid 24, a first large winning opening solenoid 33, and a second large winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first big winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the open / close member 32 of the first big winning device 31. The second large winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the open / close member 37 of the second large winning device 36.

  The main control board 80 further includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special view hold indicator 43a, a second special view hold indicator 43b, and a general drawing A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47 and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main displays 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for dispensing monitoring. On the payout control board 110, the payout device 120 for paying out the winning balls and the lending balls, and the card unit 135 (adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1) are stored in the inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) etc. , And a launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a "launch control unit"). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) for controlling the payout of the gaming balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM storing a program or the like for controlling payout of gaming balls, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 or a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives and pays out a prize ball and pays out a rental ball. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launcher 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's touch on the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the firing motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the gaming ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115. In the present embodiment, the number of game balls that can be continuously fired by the launch device 112 by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only transmission of signals from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 is possible. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction control means is interposed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub control board 90 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer 91 ("microcomputer for effect control") for effect control which controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM storing a program for controlling effects as the game progresses, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. . The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 91. Also, the ROM may be externally attached. In addition, storage areas to be used for various flags and various counting counters are secured at predetermined addresses of the RAM (rendering control RAM) of the sub control board 90 (rendering control microcomputer 91).

  An image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (voice control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as a production control means (production execution means) that performs control to execute various effects such as production, sound effects, and lamp effects (light effects) on the corresponding devices or members (effect means) for the corresponding effects. .

  The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one chip microcomputer 101 ("image control microcomputer") of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect indicator 102, the effect first special view hold indicator 103a, and the effect second hold indicator 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data or moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) Image data such as a background image is stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on an instruction from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is performed based on the read image data.

  The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect pattern 8, and the effect pattern 8 is generated by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of two LEDs or a color. The stop display is performed in a display mode that indicates the display result (the result of the special symbol suitability determination). Also, the effect first special view hold indicator 103a and the effect second hold indicator 103b are similarly composed of two LEDs. Then, by the combination of lighting and extinguishing of two LEDs, or the combination of colors, the effect first special view hold indicator 103a is displayed by the first special view hold indicator 43a and the number of holdings displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c Display control is performed in a display mode that indicates the same pending number as the pending number to be played. Also, the effect second special view hold indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode indicating the same hold number as the hold number displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the hold number displayed in the second special view hold indicator 43b. It is controlled. This is to display the character pattern on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect pattern display portion) or operate the movable decorative member 14 to cover the effect pattern display area 7b (effect pattern display portion) on the display screen 7a. Such a display is provided because it is possible that some or all of the effect design, the first effect suspension display unit, or the second effect suspension display unit can not be visually recognized. Note that a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control substrate 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the image control microcomputer 101 to execute voice control. Further, in this case, sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Furthermore, based on the command received from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines light emission pattern data (such as light on / off, light emission color, etc. that determines the light emission mode of the lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5). And lamp data) are determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10 (rear of the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control substrate 90, The motion of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined motion pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in this case, the CPU may execute the lighting control of the lamp and the operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data on the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  In addition, the sub control board 90 includes a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.) 2 production button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

  Next, control (judgment means) related to the pass / fail judgment in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. There are "big hit", "small hit", and "disengagement" as a result of the special symbol judgment. When the result of the special symbol acceptance judgment is "big hit", "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when "small hit", "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41 In the case of "disengagement", the "disengagement symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" that opens the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 is executed with an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed stop. . A special game to be executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game to be run as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

  There are several types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots are "15R (round) 1st jackpot", "15R 2nd jackpot", "15R 3rd jackpot", "2R 4th jackpot", "15R 5 jackpot" and There is "15R 6th big hit". "15R first big hit" and "15R fifth big hit", the opening number (the number of rounds) of the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is 15, and the first round and In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a mode in which passing (V passing) of the gaming ball to the specific area 39 is possible (easier). The round aiming to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 is also referred to as "V round" or "chance round".

  "15R second big hit", "15R third big hit" and "15R sixth big hit", the opening number (the number of rounds) of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is 15 times However, the opening times of the first and second rounds, which are the V-round described above, are extremely short (slightly open and close), making it difficult (or impossible) to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 It is. That is, it can be said that these jackpots are jackpots that do not open the second large winning opening 35 in a manner in which passage of gaming balls to the specific area 39 is possible (easier).

  In the "2R fourth big hit", the number of opening times (the number of rounds) of the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is 2, and the first and second rounds are V round Is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first and second rounds are combined, the possibility of passing the gaming ball to the specific area is lower than that of the 15R first hit. It has become.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the big hit game, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol eligibility judgment is 15R 1st big hit or 15R 5th big hit, the first round and the 2nd round V in the aspect that the passage possibility of the game ball to the specific area 39 is extremely high Since a round is executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, when the result of the special symbol qualification decision becomes the 2R 4th big hit, 1 round with the possibility that passing of the game ball to the specified territory 39 of 15R 1st big hit and 15R 5th big hit but not as much Since the eye and the second round V round are executed, if it is possible to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game, the gaming state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state .

  On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol qualification judgment is 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit or 15R sixth big hit, the open time of V round for the 1st round and the 2nd round is 0. Since it is 1 second, it is very difficult to enter the game ball into the second big winning opening, so the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game becomes extremely low ( Virtually impossible), the gaming state after the big hit game is very likely to be a normal state (low probability state) described later (may be said to be a low probability state).

  On the other hand, the small hit (first small hit, second small hit) is a hit that opens the big winning opening (second large winning opening 35) with the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit apparently. That is, in the case of small hits, the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass to the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes to the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game does not change from before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game will also be the normal state. From the player's point of view, the above-mentioned 2R fourth big hit and small hit can not be distinguished even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol acceptance determination is "2R fourth big hit" or "small hit". Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R fourth big hit (during the big hit game), it is only by itself to recognize whether the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state Have difficulty. In addition, even if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (small hit game), it may be determined whether the subsequent game state has remained normal or has a high probability state. It is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit and a 2R fourth big hit, it is possible to advance the game while having an expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. . In addition, in the small hit, the number of opening of the big winning opening is not called the number of rounds, but is simply called the number of opening.

  The opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is as shown in FIG. That is, the case where the 15R first big hit (when the 15R first big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and the case where the 15R fifth big hit (the second special symbol display 41b is the 15R When the fifth jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the second large winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 1R to 2R, and the first large winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this case, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 in the 1R and 2R eyes is 28 seconds each, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during the round (during the V round) is extremely high. It has become.

  In addition, when it becomes 15R second big hit (when 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol indicator 41a) and when it becomes 15R third big hit (1st special symbol indicator 41a If the 15R third big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, and if the 15R sixth big hit (if the second special symbol display 41b is stopped and the 15R sixth big hit symbol is displayed), 1R to 2R The second large winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, and in 3R to 15R, the first large winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds. In this hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1R and 2R eyes is considered to be a maximum of 0.1 seconds each and a very short time (instant opening and closing), so during the round (during V round) It is almost impossible for the ball to pass through the specific area 39.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the first and second rounds (V rounds) are compared with the open patterns for the 15R second, third and sixth big hits and the open patterns for the 15R first and fifth big hits. And the open mode is different. And, in the 15R 1st and 5th big hits, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for 28 seconds in the 1st round and the 2nd round, so in the V round there is no ball jam or trouble of the game ball launch system etc. As long as the game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 almost surely, it will pass through the specific area 39 with high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R second, third and sixth big hit, the second large winning opening 35 opens only for 0.1 second in the first and second rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 during execution of the big hit game pertaining to the 15R second, third and sixth big hits is considerably lower than that of the 15R first and fifth big hits, It may be said that the passage is substantially impossible.

  In addition, it is also called "V passing scheduled big hit" that the V round is executed in the aspect that the passage possibility (V passing possibility) of the game ball to the specific area 39 is extremely high, the V passing possibility is extremely low. The jackpot in which the V round is executed in the aspect is also referred to as "V non-passing scheduled jackpot".

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R fourth big hit (when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening from 1R to 2R Open 35 for up to 0.9 seconds. In this hit, the sum of the opening times of the 1st and 2nd second winning openings 35 is 1.8 seconds at maximum, so during the round, let the game ball enter the second winning opening 35 It is possible to pass the specific area 39. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds It is sufficiently possible to aim the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 by causing the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. However, since the total opening time of the second big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, the 2R fourth big hit can not expect many winning balls (game profit) like the other 15 R big hits. In other words, it is a big hit that can hardly be won with a prize ball compared to other big hits.

  In addition, the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), and the second small hit (second special symbol display 41b) In the case where the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has a total of 1.8 seconds, it becomes possible to make the game ball enter the second large winning opening 35 and pass the specific area 39 There is. However, as described above, even if there is a passage to the specific area 39 in the small hit game, there is no change in the gaming state before and after the small hit game. In addition, in the small hit game, since the total opening time of the large winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, it can not expect as many prize balls as the 2R fourth big hit. That is, the small hit is a game with almost no benefits for the player (in terms of winning balls due to entering the ball), both in terms of the transition of the gaming state and in terms of the winning balls.

  In the present embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second large winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the gaming ball can pass through the specific area 39 (is easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15 R fifth big hit), gaming ball Is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (cannot pass through) (15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R sixth big hit), the game ball can pass the specific area, and the first open It may have a third open pattern (2R fourth big hit) whose passage possibility is lower than that of the pattern. In addition, as a small hit opening pattern, it has a fourth opening pattern in which the gaming ball can pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a benefit even if it passes (does not generate a high probability state) can do. This fourth opening pattern may be another opening pattern that can not pass through the specific area 39.

  In addition, distribution probability to each big hit in the judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for 15R first big hit, 20% for 15R second big hit, 30% for 15R third big hit, 2R second 4 big hit is 10% (see the column of the big hit classification decision random number column in Figure 6). On the other hand, the big hit in the judgment of the 2nd special symbol (special figure 2) is 80% for the 15R fifth big hit and 20% for the 15R sixth big hit. See the column). It can be said that this distribution probability represents the probability that the gaming ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, that is, the probability of becoming a high probability state, and a high base state where the open extension function described later operates. It can be said that it represents the probability of becoming

  That is, the probability of being in the high probability state is at least 40% when it is a big hit by the hit determination (the first special symbol hit determination) based on entering the first starting opening 20, The probability is 50%, including the case where the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 2R fourth big hit. On the other hand, when it becomes a big hit by the hit / fail determination (the 2nd special symbol hit / off determination) based on entering the ball into the second starting opening 21, the probability is 80%.

  In addition, for the probability of becoming a high base state, the probability is 60% when it becomes a big hit in the first special symbol hit determination in the gaming state (low base state) in which the open extension function is not operating, The probability is 70% when 2R 4th big hit when it becomes big hit with the 1st special design equality decision in high base condition is included. On the other hand, when it becomes a big hit in the second special symbol qualification determination, the probability is 100%. And, if it becomes a big hit in the second special symbol qualification determination, there will not be a 2R big hit that can occur when it becomes a big hit in the first special symbol qualification determination, it will always be a 15 R big hit.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, rather than a big hit in the first special symbol pass / fail judgment (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed with the game ball entering the first starting opening 20, Compared to the case where the big win in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (the second special symbol big hit lottery) performed by the game ball entering the second starting opening 21 becomes the big hit in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment There is a high probability of becoming a high probability state, becoming a high base state, or even acquiring 15 R worth of winning balls. That is, it is set that the possibility of becoming more advantageous for the player is higher in the case of a big hit in the second special symbol equality determination than in the case of a big hit in the first special symbol equality determination, (2) If the special symbol is variably displayed, the player is more likely to work in an advantageous manner than the first special symbol is variably displayed. Therefore, the player plays a game in expectation of entering the second starting opening 21. In particular, during operation of the open extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of ball entry into the second starting opening 21 is increased. The above-described distribution probability is an example, and can be set arbitrarily in consideration of game characteristics, specifications, and the like.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, since the second special symbol is superior to the first special symbol, it is possible that both the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display can be performed, that is, If both the first special view reserve and the second special view reserve exist "1" or more, the variable display of the second special symbol (digestion of the second special view reserve) is the variable display of the first special symbol (the first special symbol (1) It is assumed that priority is given to (deep digesting special figures). Thus, the high base state in which the ball entering frequency into the second starting opening 21 increases increases the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol, so it can be said that the player can advantageously proceed with the game. Nevertheless, the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol is performed in the high base state means that for the player, the game in the advantageous state (high base state) will be flooded with water. (1) Since the variable display of the special symbol may work disadvantageously as compared to the variable display of the second special symbol, it can be said that the variable display of the first special symbol in the high base state is not desirable for the player.

  Here, as a mode of stop display of special symbols, the big hit symbol is also referred to as a "specific display result", the small hit symbol is also referred to as a "predetermined display result", and the off symbol is referred to as a "predetermined mode" Also referred to as non-specific display result. In addition, the jackpot symbol (15R 3rd jackpot symbol, 2R 4th jackpot symbol in low base state) that does not become setting trigger of high base state is also referred to as "first specific display result", and when high base state setting trigger The big hit symbols (15R 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th big hit symbols, 2R 4th big hit symbols in a high base state) are also referred to as "second specified display results". In addition, the game state (low base state) where the open extension function does not operate is also referred to as the "first game state" as the game state when the special symbol changes and displays, the game state (high base) where the open extension function operates State) is also referred to as "second game state".

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of a big hit, a small hit, or a removal is performed based on "a random number for special symbol propriety determination (also referred to as" information for propriety determination "). The determination of the type of is performed based on "Rockup type determination random number (also referred to as" symbol determination random number "or" symbol determination information "). As shown to FIG. 7 (A), the random number for special symbol propriety judgment takes a value in the range to "0-629", and the random number for big hit classification determination takes a value in the range from "0-99". In addition, random numbers (acquired information) acquired based on entry to the first start opening 20 or the second start opening 21 include “variation pattern random numbers other than random numbers for special symbol suitability determination and jackpot type determination. (Also referred to as "variation pattern information"). The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of “0-198”. Further, the random numbers obtained based on the passage of the gate 28 include random numbers for normal symbol suitability determination shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for normal symbol suitability determination is a random number for determining whether or not to play the auxiliary game to open the second starting opening 21 (normal symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of “0 to 240”.

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination of the probability fluctuation function for special symbols, the probability fluctuation function for ordinary symbols, the fluctuation time shortening function and the open extension function being activated or deactivated. ing. The state in which the probability variation function is operating for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) is referred to as the "high probability state", and the non-operating state is referred to as the "normal state (also referred to as the" low probability state ") " In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol qualification determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail determination is performed using the hit determination table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the special symbol pass / fail judgment random number determined to be a big hit is a hit for the high probability state Whether or not it is determined using the determination table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation indication of the special symbol is a big hit (the stop symbol is the big hit symbol) is higher than when it is not activated.

  In addition, the state in which the variation time shortening function is operating for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as "time-shortening state", and the state not operating is referred to as "non-time-shorting state". In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the finalized display time) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short time state, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern table defined such that the selection of the short change pattern of the change time is greater than in the non-short state (see FIG. 9). . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digesting the Tokusou reserve becomes fast, and it becomes easy to generate an effective entry into the starting opening (entering ball that can be stored as the Tokusou reserve). Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the progress of a smooth game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate at the same time or only one may operate. And the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function about a normal symbol are operated in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the short time state of the special symbol and do not operate in the short time state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol suitability determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, using the normal symbol determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is greater than the normal symbol determination table used in the non-short time state, the normal symbol pass / fail judgment Perform (see FIG. 8C). That is, when the probability variation function for the normal symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation indication of the normal symbol is hit (the stop symbol becomes the normal hit symbol) is higher than when not activated.

  Moreover, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-short time state, but is 1 second in the short time state (see FIG. 8 (D)). Furthermore, in the short time state, the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (the second start opening 21) is activated, and the open time of the second start opening 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than the non-short time state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the number of times of opening of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is greater than the non-time short state. Specifically, when the result of normal symbol judgment is hit in the non-short time state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) performs one opening operation of 0.2 seconds, and the time saving state When the result of the normal symbol judgment is hit, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting opening 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

  In the situation where probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function about the regular pattern and open time extension function and open frequency increase function of variable winning device 22 are activated, compared with the case that these functions are not activated. The second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting port 21 is increased (also referred to as "high frequency state"). As a result, the base which is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the number of firing balls becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is also referred to as the "high base state", and the non-operating state is also referred to as the "low base state". In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of hand-held game balls (balls held).

  In the high base state (high frequency state), not all the above functions need to be activated. That is, by operating at least one function among the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol and the open time extension function and the open frequency increase function of the variable winning device 22, than when the function is not activated Also, the second start port 21 may be easily opened (the ball entry frequency is high). In addition, the high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the special symbol time reduction state. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called "high base generation function".

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game in the 15R first and fifth big hits is special if the gaming ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game. It is a high probability state of the symbol and a short and high base state of the special symbol (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high probability high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of the variation display of the special symbol is executed or a big hit is made and a big hit game is executed.

  In addition, the gaming state after the big hit game end when it becomes 15R second and sixth big hit, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass the specific area 39 during that big hit game and the special state of the normal condition In addition to this, it becomes a time saving state and a high base state of a special symbol (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "low probability high base state". The low probability high base state is a big hit until the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 in this example) or the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 in this example) The special game (big hit game) pertaining to the big hit is finished by being won. Although the possibility is extremely low, temporarily, if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R second and sixth big hit, the game state after the big hit game is “highly certain High base state. Also, although the possibility is extremely low, temporarily, if the gaming ball did not pass the specific area 39 during the big hit game pertaining to the 15R 1st and 5th big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is “ It becomes a low probability high base state.

  In addition, the game state after the big hit game end when it becomes 15R 3rd big hit becomes the normal state of the special symbol because the possibility that the game ball passes the specified territory 39 during the big hit game is extremely low In addition to the special symbol of the non-short time state and low base state (see Figure 6). This gaming state is particularly called "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is a basic gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, an initial gaming state. Although the possibility is extremely low, temporarily, if the gaming ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game pertaining to the 15R third big hit, the gaming state after the big hit game is the "high probability described later" Low base condition.

  Also, in the low probability low base state, the gaming state after the big hit game end in the 2R fourth big hit, if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game, high probability of special symbol State and special symbol non-short time state and low base state (see Figure 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high probability low base state". The high-probability low-base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of the variation display of the special symbol is executed or the big hit becomes a big hit game.

  The high probability low base state is a state in which the high probability state is a latent state, that is, a high probability state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is a so-called "latency definite change state (also referred to as" probability unannounced state "). On the other hand, the high probability high base state described above is a high probability state that is obvious to the player. That is, the high probability high base state is a so-called "probable change gaming state".

  In addition, in the high base state, the gaming state after the big hit game end when 2R fourth big hit becomes “high probability high base state” if the game ball passes the specific area 39 during the big hit game (See FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are in the same state as the state before the execution of the big hit game.

  In a high base state such as a high probability high base state or a low probability high base state, it is possible to advantageously advance the game if the game ball is made to enter the right gaming area 3B by right hitting. In the high base state, the second start port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. It is because Therefore, in the high base state, while passing the gaming ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol acceptance determination, by performing a right strike to cause the gaming ball to enter the second start opening 21, the left strike Also, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting ball entry (special symbol chance of judging whether or not). In this state, the emission direction indicator 47 is controlled to light in a predetermined manner, and notifies that it should be released to the right gaming area.

  On the other hand, in the low base state such as the high probability low base state and the low probability low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously if the game ball is made to enter the left gaming area 3A by left hitting. In the low base state, the second start port 21 is more difficult to open than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first start port 20 than to enter the second start port 21. It is because Therefore, in the low base state, by making a left strike to bring the gaming ball into the first starting opening 20, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start entry balls (special symbol success or failure judgment opportunity) than performing a right strike. Can. In this state, the emission direction indicator 47 is controlled to light (display control) in a predetermined manner to notify that it should be released to the left gaming area.

  Specifically, the emission direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the emission direction by lighting the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it may be notified that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: turn off, ■: turn on). it can. Also, in the high base state, it may be notified that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lighted, such as "y z" (for example, □: turn off, ■: turn on). it can.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode of the LED in the emission direction indicator 47 instructs the release instruction notification for instructing which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B in the game area 3 the game ball is to be emitted Not only that, but also by displaying the emission instruction image (the left impact instruction image 70, the right impact instruction image 71) on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). In general, it can be said that the player is more likely to visually recognize and understand (understand) the display content of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) compared to the launch direction indicator 47. Therefore, the player generally looks at the launch instruction image displayed on the image display 7 (display screen 7a), and should perform "left hit" or "right hit", that is, It is grasped whether the current gaming state is the "left-handed game state" where the left-handed game is performed or the "right-handed game state" where the right-handed game is performed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the gaming state is in the special gaming state (big hit gaming state) or high base state (high probability high base state, low probability low base state), "right-handed" is performed Thus, "right-handed gaming state" refers to the special gaming state or the high base state. This "right-handed gaming state" is also referred to as "predetermined gaming state", and "special gaming state" is also referred to as "first predetermined gaming state", and "high base state" is referred to as "second predetermined gaming state" It is also called.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the low probability low base state is referred to as the “normal gaming state” or the low probability low base state in which the small hit game and the big hit game are not performed. It can be grasped as a "normal state", and a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed in such a state can be regarded as a "normal game".

  And, the big hit game is a game that can be executed by variably displaying the special symbol and the big hit symbol being stopped and displayed, and for the player, the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 32, the second big winning Because it is an advantageous game that can obtain a large number of winning balls by entering the gaming ball into the mouth 35), it is possible to capture the big hit game as a "special game", and the gaming state in which the big hit game is performed Can be regarded as "special game state".

  In addition, small hit game is not as big hit game, but because it is possible to obtain the winning ball by entering the game ball into the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 32, the second large winning opening 35), Is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can be regarded as the "special game", and the gaming state in which the small hit game is performed can also be regarded as the "special game state". In addition, in order to distinguish the special game as the big hit game and the special game as the small hit game, the special game as the small hit game can be regarded as the "small profit special game".

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described based on FIGS. The counter, flag, status, buffer and the like appearing in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the gaming control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, initialization is performed (S101). For initial setting, for example, setting of stack, setting of constant, setting of interrupt time, setting of CPU of main control board 80, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time), reset of various flags, status and counters Etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is performed only once after the power is turned on, and is not performed thereafter.

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

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

[Interrupt process]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), an output process (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), a command (control signal) or the like set in an output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. Do. The command etc. output here includes information on the gaming state, the special symbol as a result of the determination, the symbol as the big hit type, the variation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information on the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information on the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 A detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a and the like (see FIG. 5) is read, and is stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. In addition, when the first starting opening sensor 20a and the second starting opening sensor 21a detect the game ball, the starting entering ball command which corresponds to each starting opening by the starting entering ball processing (S205) which will be described later (S205) Remember to Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the lower plate 62 full is also taken, and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as lower plate full data.

  The ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203) performed next is the same as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the interrupt process (S105) is completed This is performed both in the next interrupt processing (the period until the start of S105).

  Normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting opening sensor detection processing (S204) to be described later (S204), start entry ball processing (S205), general drawing operation processing (S206), special view operation processing (S207) The specific area sensor detection process (S208), the holding ball number process (S209), and the power failure monitoring process (S210) are executed. Besides this, "other processing" necessary to advance the game is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) is ended. Then, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 next (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec) And the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, a command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting mouth sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301) ). If the gaming ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the processing proceeds to S305, and if the gaming ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol holding balls (general drawing hold) It is determined whether or not the number of, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general drawing reservations provided in the RAM is less than 4 (S302).

  If the number of normal symbol holding balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, when the number of normal symbol holding balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol holding balls (S303), and a normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7 (B)) of the random symbol counter for determining normal symbol suitability stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. The obtained random number value (acquired information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol holding balls in the common drawing holding storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 21, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the second starting opening sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second start opening 21 (NO in S305), the processing proceeds to S309, and if the game ball enters the second start opening 21 (YES in S305) , Special figure 2 reserve ball number (number of second special figure reserve, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure reserve provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S306). Then, when the special figure 2 holding ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the processing proceeds to S309, and when the special figure 2 holding ball number is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2) Add 1 to the number of balls held (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. Special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol acceptance / rejection determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of RAM, random number for big hit classification decision The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the values of random numbers shown in FIG. 7A are acquired) Information) is stored in the address space according to the current Tokusetsu 2 reserved ball number in the second Tokusetsu storage unit 85b.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 20, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball has not entered the first start opening 20 (NO in S309), the processing is ended, and if the game ball enters the first start opening 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 is selected. Whether the number of holding balls (number of first special view holdings, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of first special drawing holdings provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number) It is determined (S310). Then, when the special figure 1 holding ball number is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the processing is finished, and when the special figure 1 holding ball number is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 holding ball number "1" is added to (S311).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol validity determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are obtained (that is, the randomness shown in FIG. Numerical values are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the address space according to the current Toku-zu 1 holding ball number in the first Toku-sou storage unit.

[Process when starting ball entry]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start-in-time processing (S205) next to the start opening sensor detection processing (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start entering ball processing (S205), first, it is determined whether the special figure 2 holding ball number has increased by "1" (S315). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 2 holding number of balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the special view 2 holding ball number in S307 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting opening. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 2 holding ball number has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start opening sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special view reserve storage unit is read ( S316). Subsequently, the acquired random number value which concerns on the read 2nd special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the read random number values, for the value of the random number counter for special symbol eligibility determination (special symbol eligibility determination random value), the big hit depending on the current gaming state (whether the low probability state or the high probability state) It is determined whether or not it is out of place, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. The process of S317 corresponds to the prior determination (so-called "pending prefetching") performed prior to the yes / no determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 yes / no determination process (S1202) described later.

  It should be noted that prior determination of whether or not a big hit is a big hit determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a big hit determination table for a high probability state if it is a high probability state, a normal state (low probability state) Then, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. In addition, as other prior determination modes, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) The variation pattern information determination table of Then, in the prior determination, the predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (the value of the random symbol counter for special symbol suitability determination, etc.) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the gaming state. It is possible. Then, it is possible to distinguish whether or not a big hit, a big hit type, whether or not a game effect with a high big hit reliability is executed, and the like from the selected variation pattern information.

  Next, in S318, game information (pre-judgment information) relating to the result of pre-judgment in S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the special symbol pass / fail judgment random number value matches the jackpot judgment value (pass / fail information) Command data including information indicating the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (random number value for the jackpot type determination), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc. And the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). A part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read out in S316 may be transmitted as it is to the sub control board as the special figure 2 start entry command, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number The game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted without transmitting as it is.

  Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether it is information related to a big hit, what is the big hit type, and which variation pattern is It is assumed that the sub control unit 90 can identify whether or not. Moreover, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, it is determined whether the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is determined in the high probability state by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering ball command, and low probability It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit if it is judged in the state. Thereby, the sub control unit 90 stores the received special view 2 start entering ball command as hold (effect hold information), and in advance determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines success or failure in the low probability state It is possible to determine whether or not effect holding information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, among the acquired random numbers read out in S316, the special symbol judgment random number is not transmitted to the sub control unit as it is, and the value of the other big hit type random number counter (big hit Command data including information indicating the type determination random number), the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number), and information indicating the result of prior determination is generated as a special figure 2 start entry command, It is possible to set.

  Next, in S319, as in the case of the processing related to the above-mentioned Special Figure 2, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding ball number has increased by "1" (S319). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 1 holding ball number is increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the special view 1 reserved ball number in S311 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first starting opening. On the other hand, when it is determined in S319 that the number of special drawing 1 balls held is not increasing (NO in S319), the process is finished as it is.

  In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320). If it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the high base state (YES in S320), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to processing related to the prior determination in S321 and subsequent steps.

  The processes of S321 to S323 are the same as those of S316 to S318 described above, which are performed for the special view 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special image storage section is read (S321), Prior determination is performed on the read out random number value (S322). Then, command data including game information relating to this prior determination is generated as a special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). In addition, prior determination (pending look-ahead reading) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

  Here, in the high base state, the open extension function in which the frequency of ball entry to the second starting opening 21 is increased is operating, and a state in which the pass / fail determination (see FIG. 8B) of the special view 2 is easily performed It has become. In addition, in this embodiment, as described later, the special figure 2 reserve digest (the second special symbol fluctuation display) is executed prior to the special figure 1 reserve digest (the first special symbol fluctuation display). There is. From this, in this embodiment, the prior determination (special diagram 1 prior determination) relating to the special figure 1 suspension is performed in the low base state where the variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, and the special figure 2 suspension is The predetermination according to (Special figure 2 predetermination) is performed regardless of whether it is in the low base state or the high base state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described later, the big hit game is controlled to a low probability low base state during the big hit game, but the game ball enters the first starting opening 20 during the big hit game. Even if the number of holding balls in FIG. 1 increases by "1", the processing of S321 to S323 (special figure 1 prior determination processing) is not performed.

[General operation process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a routine drawing operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 14 next to the start entering ball game process (S206). In the common drawing operation processing (S207), the processing relating to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four steps, and "common drawing operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these steps. . Then, if the "general drawing operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the "general drawing operation status" is "2" (S401) (NO in S403, YES in S403), perform normal symbol variation processing (S404), and if "Popular movement operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), determine the normal symbol The process (S406) is performed, and when the "general drawing operation status" is "4" (S401, S403, and S405 are all NO), the ordinary electric service processing (S407) is performed. The general drawing operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

[Normal pattern standby process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501) ), Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), a normal symbol suitability determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D), if the gaming state is the short time state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of one second is selected. Do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the non-short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds is selected. When the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503) is finished, the below-mentioned normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) is performed, then, the normal symbol variation start processing (S505) is performed, and the processing is finished. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol variation start process, a normal symbol variation start command is set in order to notify the sub control substrate 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol.

[Normal pattern success or failure judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol conformity determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the random symbol counter for ordinary symbol suitability determination stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit is read (S601) . Next, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (ie, whether the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). If it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the time saving state is set (YES in S602), the table for time saving state in the normal symbol hitting determination table shown in FIG. Whether or not it is a hit is determined by the high probability generalization judgment based on 0 ′ ′ to “239”) (S604), and the process proceeds to the processing of S605. That is, it is determined whether the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random symbol counter for normal symbol suitability determination matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is determined to be in the non-time-short state (NO in S602), the non-time-saving state table in the regular symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit according to the low probability general drawing judgment based on the judgment values “0” and “1” (S603), and the processing proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the common drawing equivalence determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per common drawing) (S605), and if it is determined that it is out (NO in S605) A normal symbol (generally out-of-figure symbol) is determined (S606), and the process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that the hit (per common figure) is determined (YES in S605), a stop symbol is displayed to determine a normal symbol (per common figure) (S607), and the common hit flag is turned on (S608) ), Finish the process.

[Normal pattern random number shift process]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol holding balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each normal drawing reservation in the common drawing reservation storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest pending storage in the popular drawing reserve storage unit, is made empty ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth common drawing reserved is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general drawing hold is made to be digested in the holding order.

[Process during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol change processing (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has elapsed (S801), and if it has not elapsed (NO at S801), the processing ends. . On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol variation stop command is set (S802), and the common drawing operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the fluctuation display of the normal symbol with the display result according to the determination result of the random number for normal / non-standard determination or not is performed (S804), and this processing Finish.

[Normal pattern confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether a common drawing hit flag is ON (S901). If the per-model-diagram flag is not ON (NO in S901), the per-model diagram operation status is set to "1" (S905), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the general drawing hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is then determined whether the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if in the time saving state (YES in S902), the release pattern in the time saving state is set as the release pattern of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting opening 21) (S903). The opening pattern in the short time state is, as described above, an opening pattern in which 2.0 seconds of opening are repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set to the second start opening opening counter that counts the number of times the second start opening 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if the non-time-short state is in progress (NO in S902), the open pattern in the non-time-short state is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The open pattern in the non-time-short state is, as described above, an open pattern in which a 0.2 second open is performed once. Therefore, "1" is set to the second start opening opening counter. Then, following the set of open patterns (S 903, S 906), the general drawing operation status is set to “4” (S 904), and this processing is ended.

[Normal electric role processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal motorized symbol processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per common drawing is ON (S1001). The end-of-round-drawing flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting opening 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

  If the per-model-drawing end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not in the open state (NO in S1002), it is determined whether it is time to open the second starting port 21 (S1003) (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process is finished. If it is (YES in S1003), the second start port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether it is time to close the second start port 21 (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005), and if it has not been reached (NO in S1005), the processing is ended, and if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed ) (S1006).

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

On the other hand, if the end flag per common drawing in S1001 is ON (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 has been completed the number of times set in S903 or S906. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the common drawing hit flag is turned off (S1012), the common drawing operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the processing is ended. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the common drawing operation process (FIG. 13).
[Normal electric role processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the normal motorized symbol processing (S407), first, it is determined whether the end flag per common drawing is ON (S1001). The end-of-round-drawing flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting opening 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

  If the per-model-drawing end flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not in the open state (NO in S1002), it is determined whether it is time to open the second starting port 21 (S1003) (S1003). If not, the process is finished (NO in S1003) For example, the second start port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether it is time to close the second start port 21 (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened). (S1005), and if it has not been reached (NO in S1005), the processing is ended, if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second start port 21 is closed (closed) And (S1006).

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

  On the other hand, if the end flag per common drawing in S1001 is ON (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 has been completed the number of times set in S903 or S906. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the common drawing hit flag is turned off (S1012), the common drawing operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the processing is ended. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the common drawing operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs special drawing operation processing (S207) next to the general drawing operation processing (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special view operation process (S207), the process relating to the special symbol display 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is divided into five steps. In each of the stages, "Special chart operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned. Then, when the special view operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102), and when the special view operation status is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103) Special symbol change processing (S1104), when the special drawing operation status is "3" (both in S1101 and S1103 NO, S1105 YES) special symbol determination processing (S1106), the special figure operation status is "4" (S1101, S1103, S1105 both NO, S1107 YES) special electric role processing 1 (S1108) as a big hit game, when the special feature operation status is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105 , And S1107 all perform special electric combination processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game. The special view operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

[Special symbol standby process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls in the second starting opening 21 (ie, the number of special drawing 2 balls held) is “0” (S1201) ). Special figure 2 If the number of balls held is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value obtained based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, the first start It is determined whether the number of holding balls in the mouth 20 (i.e., the number of special drawing 1 balls held) is "0" (S1206). Then, when the special figure 1 holding ball number is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no storage of the random number counter value obtained based on entering the ball into the first starting opening 20, the image It is determined whether or not the process of setting the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the demonstration screen for waiting for customers) (S1211), and if the process is in progress (YES in S1211), If the process is not completed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In the case where the special figure 2 holding ball number is not "0" in S1201 (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more storage of the random number counter value obtained based on the ball entering the second starting port 21. The special figure 2 success / failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 variation start process (S1205) described later are performed in this order. Moreover, when the special figure 2 reservation number of balls is "0" but the special figure 1 number of holding spheres is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21 Although there is no memory, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20, the special figure 1 success / failure determination process (S1207) described later, special figure 1 fluctuation The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the special figure 2 holding ball number is "0" (in the case of YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reserve (the variation display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the first special figure reserve (the variation display of the first special symbol). And in the present embodiment, the judgment of the success or failure based on the second Tokusou suspension tends to be a big hit for the player with a large profit for the player than the judgment of the success or failure based on the first Tokusetsu suspension (FIG. See)).

[Special figure 2 success or failure judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special view 2 qualification determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the special view reserve storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first special feature for the second special view reserve) The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol suitability determination (oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether the probability state is high (S1302). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, the hit determination table for the normal state (big hit determination value is “3”) in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A). , “397”) to determine the yes or no (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / not determination is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for high probability state, the jackpot judgment values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “337”, “397”, “449”, It is said to be "503".

  When it is determined that the result of the success / failure determination (S1303, S1309) is "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the big hit type determination random number counter is read, and it is shown in FIG. Determine the big hit type based on the big hit type determination table shown (S1310), determine the big hit symbol based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (S1311), turn on the big hit flag (S1312), and finish the process . In addition, in the case of the success or failure judgment pertaining to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot classification determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the success / failure determination according to the second special symbol, for the second special symbol The big hit type determination table is used to determine the big hit type. And, if it is determined that the big special in the first special symbol (special figure 1), it is determined that 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit and 2R fourth big hit, the second When it is determined that the big hit is determined by the determination of the special symbol (special figure 2), it is considered as the 15R fifth big hit or the 15R sixth big hit (see FIG. 8 (B)).

  Corresponding to this, in the present embodiment, as a big hit flag, the type of big hit is 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R fifth big hit or 15R sixth big hit A long hit flag to be used and a short hit flag to be turned on when the 2R fourth hit is set. Then, when the 2R fourth big hit and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R lamp (see FIG. 4) of the round indicator 45 lights up at the timing when the 2R fourth big hit symbol is finalized and displayed. Be done. Specifically, a display mode such as "2R ▲ 15R △" (for example, ▲: on, Δ: off) is displayed. In addition, when the long hit flag is turned on as either the 15R 1st to 3rd big hit, the 15R 5th big hit, or the 15R 6th big hit, the lamp for 15R at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is displayed. 4) will light up. Specifically, a display mode such as “2RΔ15R ▲” is obtained.

  Here, the big hit determination (special symbol suitability determination) or the big hit type determination determination may be referred to as "determination", or the big hit determination may be made, including which big hit symbol it will be called "determination". Good. Also, these results may be referred to as "determination results".

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the pass / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether the value (label -TRND-A) of the random symbol counter for special symbol qualification determination matches any of "101" to "105" which is the small hitting determination value (FIG. 8 (A) See). Then, when it is determined that the "small hit" is not (NO in S1305), the out-of-pattern is determined (S1308), and the process is finished. That is, if the result of the pass / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is neither a "big hit" nor a "small hit", the result is "out". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the processing is performed. Finish. In addition, you may provide the random number which determines whether it is a small hit separately from the random number for special symbol suitability determination.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), next to the special figure 2 success or failure determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process is performed (S1203). As shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), it is first determined whether the gaming state is the time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401) ). Then, if it is not a time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is a non time saving state, it is judged whether the big hit flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), a non time saving state Referring to the middle / large hit table (the part corresponding to the non-short time state and the big hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) ( S1403). If the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Further, in the present embodiment, the non-time-shortening medium large hit table is also divided depending on whether the big hit is long (15R big hit) or short (2R big hit) (see FIG. 9). However, the present process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and there is only a 15R fifth big hit (per long) in the big hit that is won by the special figure 2 lottery (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the location referred to in this process is always the location per long, and the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. Note that the non-time-shortening medium-sized hit table may not be divided into a long hit and a short hit. The same applies to the time-shortening medium-sized big hit table described later.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1405). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the non-short time state medium small hit table (part corresponding to the non short time state and small hit in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is changed. A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

  In addition, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it means that it is not a big hit or a small hit, and in this case, is the number of reservations for the second special symbol "1" or "2"? It is determined whether or not it is (S1406). Since the number of reservations here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by the present process, the number of storages for suspension is set to any value of “1” to “4”. Then, when it is determined in S1406 that the number of reservations is "1" or "2" (YES in S1406), the first number-of-retentions table during non-short time state (non-short time of the variation pattern table shown in The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the state and the out-of-position portion corresponding to the holding ball number "1, 2" (S1407). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1406 that the number of reservations is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1406), the second table for the number of reservations being missed during short time The variation pattern is displayed based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time-short state and out of the variation pattern table 9 and the part corresponding to the number of holding balls "3, 4". It chooses (S1408). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 is selected. Here, the first pending number deviation table in the non-short time state is set to be more likely to select a variation pattern of a relatively long variation time than the second pending number deviation table. In addition, the shortest selectable change time (12000 ms) is also set to be longer than that of the second hold number deviation table (4000 ms). In other words, at the time of detachment, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of holding balls works, and when the number of holding balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", the number of holding balls of the special symbol is " A variation pattern with a shorter variation time is selected as compared to the case of 1 'or 2'.

  If it is determined in S1401 that the gaming state is the short time state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). Then, when it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1410), the variation pattern is referred to with reference to the time saving state medium large hitting table (part corresponding to the time saving state and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). As described above, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and there is only a 15R fifth big hit (per long) in the big hit that is won by the special figure 2 lottery (see FIG. 6). In S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1410 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1410), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S1412). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1412), the variation pattern random number is referred to with reference to the time saving state medium small hitting table (part corresponding to the time shortening status and small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). A variation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1416). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern P16 is always selected.

  If it is determined in S1412 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1412), that is, if it is not, it is determined whether the number of reservations of the second special symbol is "1" (S1413). The number of reservations here is also the same as that described above, and the number of reservations is one of “1” to “4”. When it is determined that the number of reservations is “1” (YES in S1413), the third table for the number of suspension during the time saving state (non-time-short and out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to 1 "(S1414). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P17 to P20 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1413 that the number of reservations is not "1", that is, the number of reservations is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1413), the fourth table for number of reservations being missed (A portion in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is a short-circuited state and is out of place and corresponds to the number of holding balls “2 to 4”), and a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) Is selected (S1415). In the present embodiment, any one of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P24 is selected.

  As described above, in the fluctuation pattern table during the time saving state (a portion corresponding to the time shortening state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of the shortening fluctuation according to the number of holding balls when out Work at the time of "4". In addition, when a long hit is won among the big hit, a fluctuation pattern with a shorter fluctuation time is easier to be selected than in the non-short time state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the short time state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the short time state. As a result, in the time saving state, the speed of digesting the Tokusou reserve is faster than in the non-time saving state (normal state) (the game during the time saving progresses rapidly).

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other process (S1404) shown in FIG. 24 is performed to complete the present process. In the other processing (S1404), a variation pattern specification command (a variation pattern specification command corresponding to Special Figure 2) according to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern designation command is included in a fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the special figure 2 holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Then, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special view reserve storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the second special view reserve storage unit consists of an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003", the address It shifts to the "0000" side (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the top address space of the second special view storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the second special view hold (when the upper limit number is stored) Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204) is executed, the special figure 2 variation start process (S1205) in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), while setting the special figure operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the variable display of the second special symbol is started.

  Moreover, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the special figure 2 reserve ball number is "0" and the special figure 1 reserve ball number is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206) In particular, special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 variation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 1 success or failure judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special view 1 determination processing (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1612) is performed in the same flow as the special view 2 determination processing (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, the detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is a process relating to Special Figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowermost area (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one in the first special view reservation) of the first special view reservation storage unit of the RAM. It reads the random symbol counter value (label-TRND-A) for special symbol propriety judgment which has been made. Further, in the type determination of the big hit in S1610, there is a possibility that any of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit and 2R fourth big hit may be determined (FIG. 8 (B)). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8 (B), the distribution ratio of each big hit is 40% for 15R first big hit, 20% for 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit 30%, 2R 4th big hit is 10%. If it is determined that the type of the big hit is either 15R 1st big hit, 15R 2nd big hit, or 15R 3rd big hit, the long hit flag is turned on as a big hit flag in S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R fourth big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as a big hit flag in S1612.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the process is performed (S1701 to S1720) in the same flow as the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, the detailed explanation of this processing is omitted.

  However, since this process is a process relating to Special Figure 1, in the case of YES in S1702 (FIG. 28) (ie, when the big hit flag is ON), the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second It is determined whether or not the 2 big hit, or the 15 R 3rd big hit) (S1703). Then, if it is a 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R big hit table (in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to a non-short time condition and long condition in FIG. 9). Then, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S1703 that 15R is not a big hit (NO in S1703), that is, if it is 2R fourth big hit (short hit), 2R big hit table during non-short time state (fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time-short state and the part corresponding to the short hit) (S1706). Specifically, fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

  In addition, in this special view 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, the type of the big hit is also 15R big hit (15R 1st big hit, 15R 2nd big hit even if YES in S1712 (FIG. 29) (that is, the big hit flag is ON). It is determined whether or not the 15R third big hit) (S1713). Then, if it is 15R big hit (long hit) (YES in S1713), referring to the 15R big hit table in the short time state (the part corresponding to the short and long state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (S1714). Specifically, variation pattern P13 or P14 is selected.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the 15R big hit is not made in S1713 (NO in S1713), that is, if it is the 2R 4th big hit (short hit), the 2R big hit table during time saving state (time pattern of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the short hit) (S1715). Specifically, fluctuation pattern P15 is selected.

  After the selection of the variation pattern in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, the other process (S1705, FIG. 28) is performed, and this process is ended. In the other processing (S1705), a fluctuation pattern designation command (a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the special figure 1) corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern designation command is included in a fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the special figure 1 holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special view storage unit is shifted downward by one (S1802). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special view storage unit, that is, (when the upper limit number is stored) the RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the first special view hold Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

  After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) of FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), while setting the special figure operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Process during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9) It is determined whether it has elapsed (S1901). Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. Thereby, the variation display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether the probability change flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability change counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and the value of the probability change counter is "0" It is determined (S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is "0", the probability variation flag is turned OFF, and the flow shifts to the processing of S1907. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S1903), or if the probability change counter is determined not to be "0" (NO in S1905), the processing proceeds to S1907.

  Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of times of variation display of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the short time counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), and it is determined whether the value of the time short counter is "0" (S1909). If it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time short flag is turned OFF. (S1910), the processing proceeds to S1911. When it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) or when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. In S1911, the special view operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variation display of the special symbol based on the determination result of the special symbol suitability determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), it is first determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), then whether the type of big hit is 15R big hit (15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15 third big hit or 15R fifth big hit) Is determined (S2002). And, if it is a 15R big hit (ie, if the long hit flag is ON), the round to be executed during the big hit game (in the case of one round once open mode, one round from opening of the big winning opening to closing) The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to "15", and as the opening pattern of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) (see FIG. 6) If it is a big hit, an open pattern for 15R first big hit, if it is 15R second big hit, an open pattern for 15R second big hit, if it is 15R third big hit, an open pattern for 15R third big hit, 15R fifth big hit If it is, the open pattern for the 15R fifth big hit, and if it is the 15R sixth big hit, the open pattern for the 15R sixth big hit is set (S2003).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the 15R big hit is not found (ie, the short hit flag is ON), the big hit type is 2R fourth big hit, so the value of the round counter is set to "2" and As an opening pattern of the winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35), an opening pattern (see FIG. 6) for the 2R fourth big hit is set (S2004).

  When the processing of S2003 or S2004 is finished, the opening command of the big hit is set to start the big hit game (S2005), the opening effect of the big hit game is started (S2006), and the special feature operation status is set to "4". To do (S2007).

  When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S2008). As a result, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit open counter for counting the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is "2". The opening pattern for the small hit (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the large winning opening (the second large winning opening 35) (S2009). Then, in order to start the small hit game, the small hit opening command is set (S2010), and the opening effect of the small hit game is started (S2011), and the special feature operation status is set to "5" (S2012) . If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, so the special view operation status is set to "1" and the process is ended.

[Special electric role processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric symbol processing 1 (S1108), it is first determined whether the probability change flag is ON (S2101). When it is determined ON (YES in S2101), the probability change flag is OFF ( S2102). In addition, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and when it is determined as ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to the low probability state and the non-short time state. In the present embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-short time state, it is also controlled to the low probability low base state during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game is all finished (big hit game is over). If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is determined whether it is time to open the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), that is, the time of the opening of the big hit has passed Then, it is determined whether it is time to start the first round, or it is time to start the next round (next opening) after the interval time between the rounds has passed (S2107). This determination is made based on the winning opening opening pattern set for each jackpot type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is time to finish the opening period and execute the first opening process of the first round. Moreover, if it is after having already started the 1st round, it will be judged by whether the previous round ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. In addition, a round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

  If the determination result of S2107 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2107 is YES, it is determined whether or not the round to be executed corresponds to any of the first round and the second round, that is, whether or not it is a V round (S2108) ). This determination may be performed using the value of the round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts what number of rounds to be executed separately. If the round to be executed is not a V round (NO in S2108), that is, any of 3 to 15 rounds, the process proceeds to S2110 and the first large according to the open pattern according to the type of big hit (see FIG. 6) In order to open the winning opening 30, the first big winning device 31 is operated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the round to be executed is the V round (the first round or the second round) (YES in S2108), the V effective period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110, and the type of big hit The second large winning device 36 is operated to open the second large winning opening 35 in accordance with the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) corresponding to. In addition, when opening the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35), that is, when starting a round, the corresponding round start command of the round is set. For example, if the start of the first round is “1R start command”, and if the start of the second round is “2R start command”, the round start command capable of specifying the start round is set. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

  In the V effective period setting process (S2109), a specific area is opened for a few seconds during opening of the second large winning opening 35 and for a few seconds after closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the V round (one round or two rounds in this embodiment). It sets to the period (equivalent to a 1st period) which determines that detection of the game ball by the sensor 39a is effective. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including when a small hit or a special game is not executed) is a period during which it is determined that the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid (corresponding to the second period) It is set to. Here, to determine that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective, the V flag is turned on based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401 to S2403 of the specific area sensor detection process described later) The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid is that the V flag is not turned on even when the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is present.

  Here, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned on, the gaming state indicator 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the gaming state after the big hit game is in a high probability state To inform Specifically, the gaming state indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs "a1a2a3". Then, in the present embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is “a1 □ a2 □ a3 □” (e.g., □: off, ■: on). Further, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in the big hit game and the V flag is turned on, the display mode is "a1 a2 a3 a3". Then, when the big hit game is over and the gaming state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 @ a2 @ 2 @ a3 @@". Moreover, the lighting control timing of the gaming state indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, even if the gaming ball passes a specific area, the display mode of "a1 □ a 2 □ a 3 □" remains. The display mode may be "a1 n a 2 n a 3 n" at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and may be "a1 n a 2 n a 3 n" at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. .

  That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when detection of V passage (pass of the gaming ball to the specific region 39) during the V effective period, and V external period (V ineffective period It is supposed that the V flag is not turned ON at the time of V passage detection of (middle). When the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is ON, that is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process described later). By doing this, the V flag is prevented from being turned on based on the V passage due to a fraudulent action, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to the high probability state.

  In addition, if there is V passage in V round (1R eyes or 2R eyes) of the big hit game, while setting the game state after the big hit game end to high probability state, even if V passes during the small hit game, If the game state before the small hit game is the normal state, then the game state after the small hit game ends is also the normal state, and if the game state before the small hit game is the high probability state, the small hit game after the end The gaming state is also a high probability state. That is, the success or failure judgment probability is not changed before and after the small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, in the V effective period setting process (S2109), during the period when it is determined that the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective also in the case of the 15R second and third big hit (first period) Although set, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second and third big hit, the first period may not be set in the V round. That is, in the case of the 15R second and third big hit, the V round may be set to the second period. In the big hit game pertaining to the 15R second and third big hit, the game ball enters the second large winning opening 35 because the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is set to an extremely short time of 0.1 second. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the second period is set, the V flag will not be turned ON even if the ball enters the ball. As a result, it is possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or the V flag from being turned on due to a rare ball entry. In the present embodiment, one round and two rounds are V rounds, and the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is enabled in the V rounds, but the location of the V rounds is not limited to this.

  If the large winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the maximum number of balls entering the large winning opening in the round is prescribed. It is determined whether (in the present embodiment, ten per round) has been reached (S2111). If the number of balls entered has not reached the limit (NO in S2111), it is determined whether it is time to close the big winning opening (timing), that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the big winning opening (see FIG. 6) It is determined whether or not (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the processing ends.

  On the other hand, if the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111), or if the opening time of the big winning opening has passed (YES in S2112), that is, one of the two round end conditions is satisfied. If it is determined, the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). If it is determined that it is not "0" (NO in S2115), the processing is ended to start the next round. Also, when closing the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35), that is, when ending the round, the round end command of the corresponding round is set. For example, a round end command capable of specifying a round to be ended is set such as “1R end command” for the end of the first round or “2R end command” for the end of the second round. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub control unit 90 by the output process of S201. The round end command is transmitted at the end of the round excluding the final round of the big hit game, that is, when it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not "0". For example, if the number of rounds of a big hit game to be executed is a 15R big hit game, a round end command is sent until the end of 14R, but not sent at the end of 15R. This is because at the end of the final round, an ending command to be set in the process of S2116 described later is transmitted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2115), the big hit end command is set as a big hit end process for ending the big hit game (S2116) and the big hit ending effect starts (S2117). Then, the big hit end flag is set (S2118), and the process is finished. It should be noted that the round counter is “0” when the opening of the big winning opening is executed 15 times if the long hit (15R big hit), and the opening of the big winning opening twice if it is a short hit (2R big hit) Becomes "0" when executed.

  When it is determined in S2105 that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2105), the final round is finished, so it is determined whether the execution time (ending time) of the big hit ending effect has passed (S2119), if the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), the big hit end flag is turned OFF (S2120), and a gaming state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the special view operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is finished. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special view operation process (S207). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the special electric character processing 1 (S1108) described above functions as "special game execution means".

[Playing state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the gaming state setting process (S2121), it is determined first whether the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag turned on in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later. Then, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the definite variation flag is set to ON (S2202), the definite variation counter is set to "100" (S2203), the V flag is set to OFF (S2204), and S2205 Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process proceeds to S2205 without turning on the probability change flag. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is decided whether or not to set the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to the high probability state, based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. .

  In S2205, it is determined whether or not the ended big hit game (big hit game executed this time) is a 15R big hit. Then, if it is determined that the 15R big hit (YES at S2205), it is determined whether the 15R big hit is the 15R third big hit (S2206), and if it is the 15R third big hit (YES at S2206), When the processing is finished and the 15R third big hit is not, that is, if it is any of the 15R first, second and fifth big hits (S2206 NO), the hour saving flag is turned ON (S2207) Is set (S2208), and the process ends. Here, if the present big hit game relates to the 15R first big hit or the 15R fifth big hit, the game ball passes the specific area 39 (V passing) during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON. Since it is a habit (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the end of the big hit game in this case is a high probability high base state. In addition, if the present big hit game relates to the 15R second big hit, it does not pass V during the big hit game, so the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201), after the big hit game ends in this case The game state of is a low probability high base state. In addition, if the present big hit game relates to the 15R 3rd big hit, it does not pass V during the big hit game, so the V flag is not ON (NO in S2201), after the big hit game ends in this case The game state of is a low probability low base state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2205 that the big hit game (the big hit game executed this time) is not the 15R big hit, that is, the 2R fourth big hit (NO in S2205), the gaming state before the current big hit game start, ie, If it is determined that the gaming state at the time of becoming the 2R 4th big hit was the time saving state (S2209) and it was determined that the time saving state was not (NO in S2209), the time saving flag is not turned on and processing is performed as it is Finish. As a result, if the V flag does not turn ON in the current big hit game (NO in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game ends becomes the low probability low base state, and the V flag turns ON in the current big hit game In the case (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes the high probability low base state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2209 that the gaming state at the time of the 2R fourth big hit was the time saving state (YES in S2209), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207) and "100" is set in the time saving counter (S2208), and the process ends. As a result, when the V flag does not become ON in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the gaming state after the big hit game is low probability high base state, the V flag is ON in this big hit game In the case (YES in S2201), the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes the high probability high base state.

  In the high probability high base condition, low certain high base condition and high probability low base condition, the special symbol changes 100 times and the next big hit occurs. It ends by establishment.

  In addition, the process (S2209) to determine whether the gaming state before the big hit game start related to the 2R fourth big hit is the time saving state is to perform the short running function and the high base function operation state before and after the big hit game, small hit To make it the same as the condition (condition) when it occurs. If these operating conditions are different between the 2R fourth hit and the small hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit in the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the subsequent gaming state (time saving function and This is because it is possible to easily determine which hit according to the high base function operation state). This makes it difficult to distinguish between the 2R fourth big hit and the small hit by the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and also makes it difficult to decide by the operation state of the short time function and the high base generation function thereafter.

[Special electric role processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric symbol processing 2 (S1109), it is determined first whether the small hitting end flag is ON (S2301). The small hitting end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second large winning opening 35 is all finished in the small hitting game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether the second large winning opening 35 is open (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), whether it has reached the timing (timing) to open the special winning opening (the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit It is determined whether it has reached the time to start opening the first time or the time to start the next opening after the interval time between multiple opening has elapsed (S2303). If the determination result of S2303 is NO, the process ends. On the other hand, if the determination result in S2303 is YES, V ineffective period setting processing (S2304) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2305, and the second large winning opening 35 is opened in accordance with the small hitting opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second big winning device 36 is operated.

  In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the gaming ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game and for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35. It sets to the period (2nd period) to judge. Further, in the present embodiment, a period other than the period set as the effective period in the V effective period setting process (S2109) described above is an ineffective period (second period). Therefore, in the V ineffective period setting process, it is confirmed whether the ineffective period is not set, that is, whether the ineffective period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the lapse of the V effective period by a countdown is set to "0" (that is, no effective period). Do. If the V timer is not "0", the V timer is set to "0". Note that the V timer may be set to “0”, that is, set to a state without a valid period without confirming whether the V timer is “0” or not. As a result, even if there is a V passing during the small hit game, if the gaming state before the start of the small hit game is the normal state, the gaming state after the small hit game is not shifted to the high probability state. In the present embodiment, since the period other than the period determined as the effective period in the V effective period setting process (S2109) described above is the ineffective period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

  If the second large winning opening 35 is open in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 during the two opening, that is, the game ball entered in the second opening It is determined whether or not the number obtained by adding all the numbers has reached a prescribed maximum number of ball hits (10 in the present embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether it is time to close the second large winning opening 35, that is, a predetermined opening time after the second large winning opening 35 is opened (FIG. 6) It is determined whether or not the reference has elapsed (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the number of balls entering the second big winning opening 35 during the two opening has reached the specified number of entering balls (YES in S2306), the second big winning hole 35 is closed (S2314) , S2311 small hit end processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit open counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether the value of the small hit open counter is “0” (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that the value is not "0" (NO in S2310), the processing is ended as it is to start the next release.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2310 that the value is “0” (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to small hit end processing in S2311. In S2311, as a small hit end process for ending the small hit game, an ending command for small hit is set (S2311), and an ending effect for small hit is started (S2312). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process ends. The small hit opening counter becomes “0” when the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice.

  If the small hit end flag is ON in S2301 (YES in S2301), it is determined whether or not the small hitting ending time has elapsed since the opening has been completed twice (S2315), the ending time If is not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special view operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) to finish the process. Thereby, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special view operation process (S207).

  In addition, at the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 36) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 executing the above special electric role thing process 2 (S1109) functions as "small profit special game execution means".

[Specific area sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S208) next to the special drawing operation process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not the game area is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401), and when it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401) ), End the process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2401 that there is a detection (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is during the V effective period (S2402). The V effective period is a period set in the V effective period setting process (S2109) in the special electric symbol processing 1 (S1108) described above. In the present embodiment, the V-effective period is set to the first round and the second round in the jackpot game.

  If it is determined that the V-effective period is in progress in S2402 (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403) and the currently executing big hit game is 2R big hit (2R fourth big hit) or not It is determined (S2404). If it is determined that the 2R jackpot is not made (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R jackpot, the first V passage command is set (S2405), and the process is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a 2R jackpot (YES in S2404), the second V passage command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub control board 90 executes a game effect in the rendering symbol display area or the like according to the type of the V passing command received. .

  If it is determined in S2402 that the V-effective period is not in progress (NO in S2402), the third V pass command is set without turning on the V flag (S2407), and the process ends. The first V passage command is a command for causing the sub control substrate 90 to perform notification control of the V passage. On the other hand, the second V passage command and the third V passage command are commands for causing the sub control substrate 90 not to perform notification control of V passage in principle. In addition, the game control microcomputer 81, by executing such a specific area sensor detection process (S208) or V effective period setting process (S2109), means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 It functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Holding ball processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a holding ball number process (S209) next to the specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the holding ball number process (S209), first, the special figure 1 holding ball number, the special figure 2 holding ball number and the normal symbol holding ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read (S2501). Then, the data of the number of balls held (the number of balls command for holding the number information of the held balls to the sub control board 90 etc.) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data relating to the number of balls held (number of balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data relating to the number of balls held for each interrupt process (number balls command) Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and the output processing (S201) is sequentially performed.

  If the sub-control unit 90 having received this holding ball number command determines that the special drawing holding ball number has increased or decreased based on the received holding ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is accordingly made. The display content of the effect hold display area (the first effect hold display area 9c, the second effect hold display area 9d) in the above is updated. Specifically, for example, when the special drawing 1 holding ball number increases by 1 from “3” to “4”, the first effect holding 9 a corresponding to the special drawing 1 holding ball number “4” for the increased amount It is additionally displayed in the first effect suspension display area 9c. Moreover, when the number of special figure 1 holding balls decreases from 1 to 2 from 2 (that is, when the first special figure holding is digested), the left end of the first effect holding display area 9c (the special figure 1 holding The first effect hold 9a displayed in the place corresponding to the number of balls “1” (see FIG. 3) is deleted or moved to the variation hold display area (not shown) and displayed. The first effect hold 9 a displayed in the first effect hold display area 9 c is moved (shifted) to the left by one. On the other hand, the display contents of the second effect hold 9 b (second special view hold) can be updated similarly to the first effect hold 9 a (first special view hold).

  In addition, about data of special figure reservation number of balls when special figure reservation number of balls is added, ie, data of special figure reservation number of balls with generation of start entering ball (start winning combination), to the above-mentioned starting entering ball command It is good also as what sets the number-of-balls holding ball command which shows the number of special figure reservation balls after addition or addition (after starting entering ball) in an output buffer with a starting entering ball command. In addition, for the data of the number of holding balls when the number of special drawing holding balls is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of special drawing holding balls accompanying the start of fluctuation of special symbol (digestion of special drawing holding), It is also possible to set a holding ball number command indicating the number of special drawing holding balls after inclusion or subtraction (after special drawing holding digestion) in the output buffer together with the change start command.

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) next to the holding ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), it is first determined whether or not the power-off signal is input (S2601). If there is no input (NO in S2601), the process is ended. On the other hand, if there is an input of the power-off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether or not the probability change, whether or not the hit is in play, the number of balls held is some, the number of remaining fluctuations of time variation is some Etc.) are stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and thereafter loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

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

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are normal (S4002). Then, if the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control substrate 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the content of the RAM is not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but it is If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. When the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses and counter values are reset. The steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once (when the power is turned on) after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter. Further, in the first embodiment, also in the effect control microcomputer 91, the same process as the power off monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. When it is turned on, data relating to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, data related to effect control at the time of power failure such as a power failure is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003) at the time of power on (power off restoration) after recovery from power failure such as power failure, effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 State returns to the state before the power failure occurred.

  In S4004, the interrupt is inhibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90. For the random number for effect determination, the random number for change effect determination for determining the aspect (fluctuation effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, the random number for advance announcement effect determination for determining the advance effect, the effect pattern determination for determining the effect pattern There are random numbers etc. The method of updating the random number can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. In addition, when updating the random numbers, the random number values may be added two by two instead of one by one. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) for notifying that there is a starting ball entry from the main control board 80 is transmitted, or a control signal for notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be set as, for example, when a change start command is transmitted, or when determining a change effect pattern to be described later. The storage location of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as a "sub output buffer") in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are compared with the image control board 100, the voice control board 106 and the lamp control. It transmits to the control board | substrate which becomes the corresponding command transmission destination among the board | substrates 107. FIG. Each control board (each control unit) which received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decoration member 14 etc.) according to the received command. Performs effects (effect symbol game effects, special game effects relating to a big hit game, etc.). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the reception interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is possible. By executing these control processes, control of display of effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (effect symbol display area 7b), control of lighting of various lamps, operation of the movable decorative member It becomes possible to perform control, audio output control from a speaker, etc.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 40, whether the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON or not, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input portion of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether it has been input (S4101). When it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is ended. . The reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed prior to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 2 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, input processing is performed to create switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201) ). Next, a lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light, and drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) And drive data output processing (S4203). The lamp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process is performed to reset the watchdog timer (S4204).

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed to store switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt processing in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition processing A switch process is performed to set the display content and the like of the display screen 7a based on the data (S4303). Thereafter, other processing such as preparation of lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) or updating of the effect determination random number is executed (S4304).

[Receive command analysis process]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the start entry ball command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and the start entry ball command has not been received. If it is determined (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4405, and if it is determined that the start entering ball command has been received (YES in S4401), effect hold information storage process (S4402) is performed and advance notice determination process described later (S4403) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4405. The effect pending information storage process (S4402) is a variety of information (pre-judgment results, big hit type determination for random) included in the start entry ball command (special figure 1 start entry ball command or special view 2 start entry ball command) received in S4401. Game information such as numerical value, fluctuation pattern random number value, fluctuation pattern information, special symbol type (first special symbol, second special symbol) and special figure holding ball at transmission / reception of start entry command (at command generation) Depending on the number, it is stored in a predetermined effect holding information storage area of the RAM of the sub control board 90 in a shift memory format.

  For example, if the received start entry ball command is a special view 1 start entry ball command corresponding to the number of holding balls “4” of the special figure 1, the prior determination result or hit type included in the special view 1 start entry ball command And the like are stored as special figure 1 effect hold information in an area corresponding to the number of hold 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect suspension information stored in this manner is used to execute various effects such as a fluctuation effect, an advance notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The stored contents (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special view hold storage unit (first special view hold storage unit, second special view in the above-mentioned main control board (main control unit) 80 This matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the pending storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect suspension information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also "acquired information storage means". The means for performing the determination based on the acquired information in the sub control board (sub control unit) is also referred to as "determination execution means".

  In addition, the advance notice determination process (S4403) determines whether or not to perform various advance notices (advance effect, look ahead effect), continuous notice ("continuous notice effect", "continuous advance notice", "continuous advance effect") When it is determined that the continuous advance notice is to be performed, processing for setting a counter (continuous advance notice counter) for appropriately executing the continuous advance notice is performed. In addition to this, it may have a prohibition counter for prohibiting the determination of (the execution of) a new continuous notice for the variable display (acquired information) which is determined to perform the continuous notice.

  In addition, with this “continuous advance notice”, the result (decision result etc.) of the fluctuation display (target fluctuation) of a specific special symbol (production symbol) is preceded by the fluctuation display of the particular special symbol (production symbol) It is a game effect (notice effect) that can be shown to the player by using a plurality of variable displays combining the variable display and the variable display of the specific special symbol (demonstration symbol). That is, it is a game effect that executes a plurality of advance notice effects over (or across) the variable display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (effect symbols). In addition, since this game effect may start the effect before starting the fluctuation display (“target change”) of a specific special symbol (effect symbol) for which the judgment result etc. are notified by continuous notice, It is also referred to as "pre-reading effect", "pre-action effect" or "continuous pre-action effect". The continuous advance notice effect can be performed using a plurality of continuous variable displays, and may be performed only in one variable display (target change). It is called continuous notice production (continuous advance production) including these. In addition, continuous advance presentation effects in the case of being executed only in one time of fluctuation display (object fluctuation or fluctuation before object fluctuation) are also included in the continuous advance rendition. In addition, a sub control unit that executes this "continuous advance effect" is also referred to as "continuous advance effect execution means".

  Next, in S4405, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4405), fluctuation presentation start processing (described later) S4406) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4407. If it is determined that the change start command is not received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the change effect start process. In S4407, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4407), the effect pattern is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process of ending is performed (S4408). In the fluctuation effect end process (S4408), a fluctuation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect pattern 8 and ending the fluctuation effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variation rendering end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 causes the variation pattern 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 to be varied. The stop display is made to end the fluctuation effect (render symbol game effect). On the other hand, when it is determined in S4407 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4409 without performing the fluctuation effect end process. In addition, a fluctuation production refers to the various productions performed according to the fluctuation display of a special symbol.

  Subsequently, in S4409, it is determined whether or not a big hit game related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409). Here, the big hit game related command is a command sent from the main control board 80 in executing the big hit game, and more specifically, an opening command sent at the start (big hit occurrence) of the big hit game, The round start command transmitted at the start of the round, the round end command transmitted at the end of the round, the ending command transmitted at the end of the big hit game, etc. correspond. In S4409, it is determined whether or not any of these big hit game related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4409), processing proceeds to S4411 and if received (YES in S4409) A process related to the execution of the effect (big hit game related effect) corresponding to the type of the received command is performed (S4410).

  For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command specifying an opening effect according to the type of big hit specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a round start command, the command A round effect command for designating a round effect according to a round specified based on is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, an ending for designating an ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command Set the rendering command in the sub output buffer. When the various effect commands relating to the set big hit are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs the opening effect and the round effect according to the progress of the big hit game. Etc. are executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  Finally, the process of S4411 is performed to end the present process. In S4411, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command and a normal symbol fluctuation stop command) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4411).

Prior notice determination processing
Next, with reference to FIG. 44, the advance notice determination processing (S4403) executed when the sub control unit 90 receives a start entry ball command from the main control unit 80 will be described. The advance notice determination process (S4403) is a process that is executed every time there is a starting ball (triggered by the starting ball). In the advance notice determination processing (S4403), first, the value of the advance notice determination random number used to determine whether or not to execute various advance notices including continuous notice (character continuous notice described later, mode rush continuous advance notice described later) is obtained. A random number acquisition process for prior notice determination for the purpose is performed (S4501). Next, it is determined whether or not continuous notice is being executed (S4502). Whether or not the continuous advance notice is being executed is determined based on whether or not at least one of a mode rush continuous advance notice execution flag and a character continuous advance notice execution flag described later is ON. If any one of them is ON, it is determined that the continuous advance notice is being executed or the execution of the continuous advance notice is determined.

  If it is determined in S4502 that a continuous advance notice (character continuous advance notice or mode rush continuous advance notice) is being executed (YES in S4502), the process proceeds to S4517 without determining execution of a new continuous advance notice. That is, when the execution of the continuous advance notice is determined, the execution of the new continuous advance notice is not determined until the end of the continuous advance notice. In this way, it is possible to prevent the decrease in the amusement of the game by, for example, stopping the continuous notice started at one end by the new continuous notice. Here, if the prohibition counter described above is provided, and a predetermined value (for example, 4, 3, 2, 1) is set in the prohibition counter, that is, whether continuous notice (continuous notice effect) is already being executed If the execution of the continuous advance notice (continuous advance notice effect) has already been determined, or if the continuous advance notice is not executed but is in the prohibited period of the continuous advance notice, the determination of the new continuous advance notice may be prohibited. In addition, when a predetermined value is set in the prohibition counter, this value is set each time the sub control unit 90 receives a change start command from the main control unit 80 (that is, each time the variation display of the effect symbol is performed) ), Subtract close to “0 (specific value)”.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4502 that the continuous advance notice is not being executed, that is, the mode entry continuous advance notice execution flag and the character continuous advance notice execution flag are both off (NO in S4502), then the gaming state is high base state If it is determined that the base state is not the high base state, that is, it is determined that the base state is low (S4503: NO), then whether or not the received start entry ball command is the special view 1 start entry ball command It determines (S4504). If it is determined in S4504 that the received command is not the special view 1 start entry command (NO in S4504), the processing ends without performing determination of whether to execute the continuous advance notice or the like. That is, in the present embodiment, in the low base state, continuous advance notice (same as other advance notices) is not executed for the special view 2 start entry ball command related to entry into the second start opening. (1) Special figure related to entering the ball into the starting opening It is assumed that continuous notice is executed for the starting input ball entering command. This is because, in the low base state in the present embodiment, the game is performed with the main entrance to the first starting opening, that is, the variable display of the first special symbol.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4504 that the received command is the special figure 1 start entry command (YES in S4503), then the continuous announcement execution determination whether to execute the continuous announcement is performed (S4505). Transfer to processing. Here, in the continuous advance notice execution determination (S4504), the start notice ball stored in the effect hold information storage process (S4402) and the advance notice determination random number value (acquired information) obtained in the advance notice determination random number acquisition process described above Based on the information included in the command (the variation pattern information that can identify the variation pattern) and according to the continuous notice determination table (low base continuous notice determination table) not shown based on which type of continuous notice Decide if you want to run a notice. Here, as a random number for advance notice determination, a random number for continuous notice determination is included. The continuous notice determination random number is configured with a value of 0 to 99, and the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the start entry command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquired information) from the continuous notice determination random number To get Based on the acquired value (acquired information), it is determined whether or not to execute the continuous advance notice.

  The types of continuous notices include character continuous notice and mode rush continuous notice, and further, the character continuous notice and mode rush continuous notice also indicate the number of times continuous and the display mode (pattern of the character A or the pattern of the eyebrow Etc.) are set. The jackpot reliability to be notified to the player differs depending on which of these types of continuous announcements are executed. For example, when the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation pattern information included in the start entry ball command is P1 or P12 (see FIG. 9), that is, in the case of a big hit, the longest time (75000 ms) is the fluctuation time. If it is selected, that is, if a game effect (such as character effect, story effect, super reach, etc.) that is likely to be a big hit is executed, the other case (if it is out of alignment or if the fluctuation time is short, etc.) It is determined that a high-precedence, high-precedence continuous notice is to be executed with a high probability as compared with. In addition, the game effect with a high probability of becoming a big hit (game effect with high reliability in the big hit) is higher than the case where the game effect with low possibility of becoming a big hit (game effect with low reliability in the big hit) is executed. It is assumed that continuous notice is executed by probability.

  Subsequently, when it is determined in S4506 that the continuous advance notice is not executed as a result of the continuous advance notice execution determination in S4505 (NO in S4506), the process proceeds to S4517. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4506 that continuous advance notice is to be executed (YES in S4506), the current first special symbol hold number is set in the continuous advance notice counter, that is, the number of undigested acquired information pertaining to the first special symbol (S4507), and the process proceeds to the processing of S4512. Here, the "continuous notice counter" is a counter for specifying a hold (acquired information) to be notified by the continuous notice. In other words, when receiving the start entry ball command (special figure 1 start entry ball command), it is determined whether or not to perform continuous advance notice, and if it is determined to be executed, the number of reservations at that time (first special symbol hold) It is possible to specify which hold (acquired information) is the advance notice effect (continuous advance notice, advance effect) by setting the number) to the “continuous advance notice target counter”. In addition, since the value of the continuous advance notice target counter is subtracted every time the variable indication of the production design is executed (started), the change of the effect design figure which starts when the value of the continuous advance notice target counter becomes "0" The display is a variable display of an object for notifying the content (a determination result, a game effect to be executed, etc.) by continuous notice. The variable display for which the content is notified by the continuous advance notice is also referred to as "target change".

  If it is determined in S4503 that the gaming state is the high base state (YES in S4503), it is then determined whether the received start entry ball command is a special view 2 start entry ball command (S4508). If it is determined in S4508 that the received command is not the special view 2 start entry command (NO in S4508), the processing ends without performing determination of whether to execute the continuous advance notice or the like. That is, in the present embodiment, in the high base state, continuous advance notice (including other advance effects) is not executed for the special view 1 start entry ball command pertaining to entry into the first start port. (2) Special figure related to entering the ball into the starting opening 2 It is assumed that continuous notice is executed for the starting input ball command. This is because, in the high base state in the present embodiment, the game is performed with the ball entering the second starting opening, that is, the variable display of the second special symbol as a main component.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4508 that the received is the special view 2 start entry command (YES in S4508), next, continuous announcement execution determination whether to execute the continuous announcement is performed (S4509). Transfer to processing. Here, the continuous advance notice execution determination (S4509) is the same as the continuous advance notice execution determination (S4505) described above, and the continuous advance notice determination random number value (acquired information) acquired by the advance notice determination random number acquisition processing Based on the information contained in the start entry ball command stored in the information storage process (S4402) (fluctuation pattern information capable of specifying a fluctuation pattern) and according to a continuous notice determination table (high base continuous notice determination table) not shown, Decide if you want to run a continuous advance.

  If it is determined in S4510 that the continuous advance notice is not to be executed (NO in S4510), the process proceeds to S4517. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4510 that the continuous advance notice is to be executed (YES in S4510), the continuous advance notice counter indicates the current second special symbol hold number, that is, the number of undigested acquired information pertaining to the second special symbol The number and the number of reservations are set (S4511), and the process proceeds to S4512. Thus, when it is determined that the continuous advance notice is to be performed, the continuous advance notice of the determined display mode (rendering mode) is performed (as many times as possible) in as many variable displays as possible.

  In S4512, it is determined whether the type of continuous advance notice determined to be executed is a character advance notice described later (S4512), and when it is determined that it is a character continuation advance notice (YES in S4512), execution of character continuation advance notice is determined ( Alternatively, the character continuous notice execution flag (the first continuous notice execution flag) indicating that the character continuous notice is being executed is turned on (S4513), and the character continuous notice of the determined effect mode (pattern of character A, etc.) is performed. It sets (S4514), and it transfers to the process of S4517. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4512 that the type of continuous advance notice determined to be executed is not character successive advance notice, that is, it is determined that mode rush continuous advance notice (NO in S4512), execution of mode rush continuous advance notice is determined (or mode The mode rush continuous notice execution flag (the second continuous notice execution flag) indicating that the rush continuous notice is being executed is turned on (S4515), and the mode rush continuous notice of the determined presentation mode (pattern etc. of the eyebrows) is set. Then, the process proceeds to the process of S4517.

  In S4517, it is determined whether or not advance notice other than continuous advance notice (character continuous advance notice and mode rush continuous advance notice) is to be executed, and if it is executed, other advance notice determination processing of determining its type (display mode) is performed. The process is executed (S4517) to end the process. In this embodiment, as advance notice, in addition to the character continuous notice and the mode rush continuous notice, the presentation hold 9a, 9b is displayed at the start ball entry and the display mode is changed (changed depending on the big hit reliability) ) Have pending change advance notice. Detailed description is omitted.

[Character continuous notice]
Here, with reference to FIG. 49 to FIG. 51, character continuous notice which is one of the effect modes of the continuous notice will be described. The character continuous advance notice is the result (the result of judgment of the success or failure) of the fluctuation display (specific fluctuation) of the specific special symbol (production design), the fluctuation of the special fluctuation (production symbol) executed before the specific fluctuation and the specific fluctuation. It is a game effect to be executed along with the display. In addition, the character continuous notice is a game in which the character A is displayed for a predetermined period at a predetermined timing (specific timing) during the fluctuation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) in the variable display of each of the special symbols (rendering symbol) a plurality of times. It is an effect.

  Specifically, the execution mode (rendering mode) of the character continuous advance notice will be described using FIGS. 49 (a) to 49 (f). FIG. 49 (a) shows a scene in which the variation display of a predetermined special symbol (rendering symbol) in the high base state is finished, and the symbol stopping display is performed with the symbol 337 as the final symbol. Also, during the variable display of this predetermined special symbol (effect symbol), the game ball enters the second starting opening and the fourth acquired information is reserved and stored, and the acquired information (FIG. 49 (a) etc. It is decided to execute the character continuous advance notice for the second effect hold 9 b) indicated by hatching. That is, the variation display of the special symbol (production symbol) related to the hold 4 of the second special symbol shown in FIG. 49 (a) is the “target variation” of the character continuous notice to be executed from now on.

  FIG. 49 (b) is a scene showing a predetermined time after the next change display of FIG. 49 (a) is started. As shown in FIG. 49 (b), the second effect hold related to the target change is shifted to the hold 3. In addition, the character A201 is displayed substantially at the center of the display screen 7a at a predetermined timing during the fluctuation display (also referred to as "preliminary fluctuation") of the special symbol (rendering symbol) executed prior to the target fluctuation. Indicates that a character continuous advance notice has been started. Further, since the character A201 shown in FIG. 49 (b) is a prior effect to be executed in advance change, this character A is also referred to as "previous advance character A201a", "preread effect", or "previous effect". Also, the player can confirm that the character continuous advance notice (or the character advance notice) has been started, seeing that the character A is displayed.

  FIG. 49C is a scene showing a predetermined time after the next change display of FIG. 49B is started. As shown in FIG. 49 (c), the second effect hold related to the target change is shifted to the hold 2. In addition, the character A201 is displayed substantially at the center of the display screen 7a at a predetermined timing during the fluctuation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) executed prior to the object fluctuation, and the character continuous notice is performed over two fluctuation displays. Indicates that it was continuously executed. Since the character A is also a priori effect to be executed in advance, this character A is a "prior notice character A201a".

  FIG. 49D is a scene showing a predetermined time after the next change display of FIG. 49C is started. As shown in FIG. 49 (d), the second effect suspension related to the target change is shifted to suspension 1. In addition, the character A 201 is displayed substantially at the center of the display screen 7 a at a predetermined timing during the pre-variation that is executed prior to the subject variation, and the character continuous advance notice is continuously executed over three times of variation display. Indicates Since the character A is also a priori effect to be executed in advance, this character A is a "prior notice character A201a".

  FIG. 49 (e) is a scene showing a predetermined timing after the next change display (target change) in FIG. 49 (d) is started. As shown in FIG. 49 (e), the variation display of this special symbol (rendering symbol) is an object variation. Further, similarly to the above-described prior variation, the character A 201 is displayed substantially at the center of the display screen 7 a at a predetermined timing during execution of the target variation, and character continuous advance notice is continuously executed over four variation displays. Show that. Since the character A is an effect to be executed in a target change related to the character continuous notice in progress, the character A is the “predicted character A 201 b”. Note that "the advance notice" means a notice effect of which display is started (displayed) during execution of the target change. In addition, character A201 shown in FIG. 49 (e) is "notice of the notice" if this scene is taken out, but it is a part of a series of effects of the character continuous notice started in the prior change before the subject change. Therefore, in that sense, it is also called "advance notice".

  FIG. 49 (f) shows a scene where a predetermined time has elapsed in the same variable display as FIG. 49 (e). FIG. 49 (e) shows a scene in which reach effect is being performed in which the left and right presentation symbols 8 are stopped and displayed with the same symbol ("5"). As a result of this reach production, the middle production design 8 during change is stopped and displayed with the same design ("5") as the left and right production design 8 and the possibility (big hit reliability) of becoming a big hit ("555") It is notified by the character continuous notice performed up to. The big hit reliability is informed by the color of the character A, which will be described later. In addition, the larger the number of times the character continuous advance notice is executed (four times in this example), the higher may be the jackpot reliability. By doing this, it is possible to make the expectation for the outcome of the game effect (reach effect) to be executed subsequently to be a big hit different by the mode of the character continuous notice performed, thereby enhancing the game interest. It becomes.

  Also, in this embodiment, a presentation mode in which the character A 201 is displayed substantially at the center of the display screen 7 a at a predetermined timing during the variation display of the special symbol (production pattern), which is the execution mode (production mode) Not only can be executed in the character continuous advance notice that is the advance effect, but also can be executed as the character advance notice (also referred to as the “specific effect”) that is the advance notice (also referred to as “specific effect”).

  Specifically, FIG. 49 (g) shows a scene in which the variation display of a predetermined special symbol (rendering symbol) in the high base state is finished, and the symbol stopping display of the symbol is performed with [545]. Also, while the variable display of the predetermined special symbol (effect symbol), the game ball enters the second starting opening and shows a scene where one piece of acquired information is held and stored. FIG. 49 (h) shows the next change display (target change) in FIG. 49 (g) and shows a predetermined time after the start of the change display relating to the second effect hold 9b shown in FIG. 49 (g) It is a scene. The character A shown in FIG. 49 (h) is not a priori effect but a notice effect (the advance notice) showing the result of the fluctuation display (target fluctuation) of the special symbol (rendering pattern) being executed. That is, the present character A is the notice character A201b. The notice is a game effect determined to be executed at the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol), and is a game effect notifying the result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the notice effect of displaying the character A 201 is executed also as advance effect (character continuous notice) and also as the notice (character notice). Further, the character continuous notice is set to have a higher hit probability than the character notice. Therefore, the result of the target change is a big hit in the case where the display of the character A is executed in a plurality of consecutive variable displays including the target change, rather than the display of the character A being performed by one target change only. It is often the case. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether the display of the character A is executed as the advance notice or the advance advance notice (character continuous advance notice), and enhances the game entertainment. That is, the player plays a game expecting that the execution of the character A is advance notice (character continuous notice).

  On the other hand, it can be understood also from the presentation mode of the advance notice (character continuous advance notice) shown in FIGS. 49 (a) to 49 (f) and the presentation mode of the notice (character notice) shown in FIGS. As described above, since the display mode for one time is the same, whether the displayed character A was a prior notice or the notice until it was determined whether the character A was displayed in the next variable display , Difficult to distinguish, at least not easily distinguishable. As a result, there is a possibility that the game interest will be reduced.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 51, in the present embodiment, a plurality of display modes (colors) of the character A are provided, and the big hit reliability and final decision items (rules) of the notice effect are made different depending on the display modes. Specifically, when the color of the character A is blue (first specific advance notice effect), the big hit reliability is set to the lowest “1” (for example, 1% possibility of becoming a big hit), and the fixed effect is also set. Absent. Here, if the finalized effect is not set, reach effect is executed in the target change when the advance notice (character continuous advance notice) for displaying the blue character A or the corresponding advance (character advance notice) is executed. Sometimes it means that sometimes it doesn't get executed, sometimes it gets a big hit, sometimes it gets removed.

  In addition, when the color of the character A is green (the first specified advance notice effect), the big hit reliability is "2" higher than blue (for example, the possibility of becoming a big hit 3%), and the fixed effect is also set. Absent. In addition, when the color of the character A is red (the second specified advance notice effect), the big hit reliability is “3” which is higher than green (for example, the probability of becoming a big hit 6%) "Is defined. That is, when advance advance notice (character continuous advance notice) displaying the red character A or the notice (character advance notice) is executed, it means that reach effect is always executed in object variation.

  Also, if the color of the character A is gold (the second specified advance notice effect), the big hit reliability is "4" higher than red (for example, 20% chance of being a big hit), and the same as red. "Reach production" is specified as production. Further, when the color of the character A is iridescent, the big hit reliability is “5” which is higher than gold, and it is considered as a big hit finalization effect. That is, when advance notice (character continuous notice) for displaying the rainbow-colored character A or the notice (character advance notice) is executed, it means that a big hit will always be made in the target change.

  Since the fixed effect is set according to such an effect mode (color or pattern) of the character A, for example, a special symbol (effect pattern) in which the golden character A is displayed although the golden character A is displayed When the reach effect is not executed in accordance with the variable display of), the variable display is not the target change, and the golden character A means (previously determined) that it is a prior notice. Therefore, when the red character A or the golden character A is displayed, the player pays attention to whether the reach effect is executed following the red character A (or the golden character A). If the reach effect is not performed during the same variation display in which the red character A (or the golden character A) is displayed, the red character A (or the golden character A) is It is possible to judge that it is prior advance notice (character continuous advance notice). Also, in such a case, the prior notice is higher in big hit reliability than the previous notice, and a red character A (or gold character A) relatively high in big hit reliability is displayed. In the fluctuation, it is possible to significantly increase the expectation for the occurrence of a big hit.

  In addition, even when the big hit reliability is set to be higher as the number of times is larger according to the number of consecutive executions of the character continuous advance notice, the fluctuation display in which the reach effect is not performed following the red character A (or the golden character A). As this continues, the increase in the number of times of execution of the continuous advance notice is determined, which also makes it possible to enhance the game interest.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 50, advance notice (character continuous notice) in which a red character A is displayed and the notice (character notice) will be described. FIGS. 50 (a) to 50 (f) show the execution mode of the character continuous advance notice. FIG. 50A shows a scene in which the red character A201 is displayed at a predetermined time during variable display of a predetermined special symbol (effect symbol). Subsequently, FIG. 50 (b) shows a scene in which the variation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) shown in FIG. 50 (a) has been fixedly stopped with the out symbol ("456") without executing the reach effect. It shows. That is, this recognizes that the character 201 (201a) displayed in FIG. 50 (a) is a character advance notice related to advance notice. It should be noted that whether reach effect is to be executed or not is waited until all the symbols have been stopped and displayed, with the left and right two symbols (the first and second stopped symbols) being stopped and displayed. It becomes possible to grasp by whether or not.

  FIG. 50 (c) is a next variable display in FIG. 50 (b) and shows a scene in which a red character A, which is the second time of the character continuous advance notice, is displayed at a predetermined time during the variable display. FIG. 50 (d) shows a scene in which the variation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) shown in FIG. 50 (c) has been fixedly stopped with the missing symbol ("345") without executing the reach effect. . That is, this recognizes that the character 201 (201a) displayed in FIGS. 50 (a) and 50 (c) is a character advance notice related to advance notice.

  FIG. 50 (c) is a next variable display of FIG. 50 (d) and shows a scene in which a red character A, which is the third time of the character continuous advance notice, is displayed at a predetermined time during the variable display. FIG. 50 (f) shows a scene in which reach effect (“7 ↓ 7”) has been performed in the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) shown in FIG. 50 (e). Thus, it is recognized that the variable display shown in FIGS. 50 (e) and (f) is a target change. And with respect to the reach effect after the three consecutive character announcements are executed, it is possible to increase the expectation to the big hit.

  On the other hand, FIG. 50 (g) shows a scene in which the red character A201 is displayed at a predetermined time during the variable display of the predetermined special symbol (effect symbol). Subsequently, FIG. 50 (h) shows a scene in which the reach effect (“777”) is performed in the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) shown in FIG. 50 (g). Thus, it is recognized that the variable display shown in FIGS. 50 (g) and (h) is a target change. The character A201 (201b) shown in FIG. 50 (g) is higher in big-hit reliability than the blue and green characters A201 (201b), but is more hit than the red character A pertaining to advance notice (character continuous notice) Because the degree of reliability is low, the game will be played without increasing the expectation to the big hit.

  In the execution modes shown in FIGS. 50 (a) to 50 (f), the second effect hold related to the target change is displayed in a hold change (indicated by hatching) different from the other second effect hold. The player is able to easily show which change in the target is when the continuous advance notice is executed. In the present embodiment, in addition to notification by such a change in holding status, it is possible to grasp which object change is also by the execution mode of the continuous advance notice (combination of the red character A and the execution time of reach effect). . In addition, a relatively large display portion (rendering symbol display portion) provided at a substantially central portion of the display screen 7a than the effect mode (hold change) performed by a relatively small display portion (rendering effect display portion) provided below the display screen 7a. The player can easily grasp the effect mode if he or she sees the effect mode (character continuous advance notice) performed in. This makes it possible for the player to easily grasp the content suggested by the advance notice effect and to easily deepen the understanding of the game effect.

  As described above, in the case where the prior notice is set to have a higher hit probability than the prior notice as in this embodiment, or the big hit reliability is set to be higher as the number of consecutive prior notices is larger, the advance effect and the notice Thus, it is possible to execute the common first game effect (for example, the red character A). Then, when the first game effect is executed, the second game effect is always executed (in the target change) thereafter. Thereby, when the first game effect is executed, if the second game effect is not executed during the fluctuation display, the first game effect is a prior notice, and the notice may be continued even in the next fluctuation display. It becomes possible to decide, to increase the sense of expectation to the big hit, and to enhance the game interest. Furthermore, even when the same first game effect (for example, red character A) is executed, the combination with the second game effect (for example, reach effect) or the execution time of the second game effect It becomes possible to notify different big hit reliability by combination etc., it becomes possible to achieve diversification of the presentation mode (reliability notification mode).

[Mode rush continuous notice]
Next, with reference to FIG. 52 to FIG. 56, a mode rush continuous notice which is an effect mode of another continuous notice of this embodiment and a mode rush notice which is one of the effect modes of the notice will be described. In the mode rush continuous notice shown in FIG. 54, the result (relevant judgment result) of the fluctuation display (specific fluctuation) of a specific special symbol (production symbol) is the special fluctuation executed before the specific fluctuation and the specific fluctuation It is a game effect to be executed along with the fluctuation display of the effect pattern). In addition, unlike the above-described character continuous advance notice, the mode rush continuous advance notice displays a different pattern every time the variation display of the special symbol (effect pattern) progresses.

  Concretely, the execution mode (rendering mode) of the mode rush continuous notice 204 will be described using FIGS. 54 (a) to 54 (h). FIG. 50A shows a scene where mode rush continuous notice 204 is started in the variable display of a predetermined special symbol (effect symbol) in the high base state. The variation display (the second effect suspension 9b) of the special symbol (rendering symbol) related to the second special symbol hold 2 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 54 (a), in the approximate center of the display screen 7a, a continuous advance notice character A 204a of a pattern imitating a house surrounded by a plurality of trees is displayed. By displaying the continuous notice character A, the player can grasp the execution of the mode rush continuous notice 204. FIG. 54 (b) shows that the mode rush continuous notice 204 has progressed to the next step from the previous time in the next variable display of FIG. It shows a scene where B 204 b is displayed. Moreover, the 2nd presentation hold 9b which concerns on object fluctuation | variation shows having transfered to holding 1. FIG.

  FIG. 54 (c) shows that the mode rush continuous notice 204 has progressed to the next step from the previous time in the next variable display of FIG. This shows a scene in which the advance character C 204 c is displayed. Further, the variation display of the effect mode in which the rose pattern 202 (the continuous notice character C 204 c) is displayed is considered as “target change” related to the mode rush continuous notice 204. That is, an effect (continuous notice character C) indicating whether or not to enter the special mode by changing the closed state from the closed state to the open state is always executed in "target change". Therefore, this "continuous notice character C 204c" is also referred to as "the relevant effect", "the relevant notice" or the "specific effect". In this target change, when the design is opened and the design (mode entry success pattern 203a) indicating the execution of the "special mode" is displayed as shown in FIG. 54 (d), the mode is shifted to the special mode. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 54 (e), if a pattern imitating smoke indicating that the shift to the [special mode] is not made (mode entry failure effect 203b) is displayed, the shift to the special mode is not made.

  Here, FIGS. 54 (c), (d), (f), and (g) show a series of effect modes in the case where the special mode is entered in the fluctuation display of the object variation related to the mode entry continuous advance notice. . The game effect is to notify the player that the big hit reliability (expected degree) in the target change has been significantly improved when the special change is made in the target change. That is, in the mode entry effect 203, the possibility of becoming a big hit (special game execution possibility) is considered higher when entering (transitioning) into the special mode than when entering into the special mode. When the special mode is entered, the mode notification unit 205 is provided at the top of the display screen 7a, and the special mode is entered and the player is notified that the special mode is being executed (during stay). In addition, the special mode that has entered in the target change may end with the end of the target change, or even after the end of the target change, a predetermined end condition (such as the number of times the special symbol changes or a predetermined random number won) is satisfied. You may continue until you do.

  Further, FIGS. 54C, 54E, and 54H show a series of effect modes in the case where the special mode is not entered in the fluctuation display of the object change related to the mode rush continuous advance notice. In the target change, when the mode entry failure effect 203b is executed and the special mode is not entered, the mode notification unit indicating the special mode is not displayed. When the mode entry failure effect 203b is executed, the result of the pass / fail determination may be out of order.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 55, in the mode rush continuous notice, the big hit reliability is made different by making the design (display mode) of at least a part of the continuous notice character 204 different. In the present embodiment, among the continuous advance announcement characters constituting the mode rush continuous advance notice, different big hit reliability can be achieved by changing the display mode of the color or pattern of the design 202 of the continuous advance notice character C 204c executed with object variation. The player is notified of the degree (special game execution possibility).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 56, a plurality of display modes of the color or / and pattern of the pattern 202 constituting the mode rush continuous notice are provided, and the big hit reliability of the notice effect (mode rush continuous notice) depending on the display mode And the decision items (rules) are different. Specifically, when the color of the brow is blue (first specified advance notice effect), the special mode entry reliability is set to the lowest “1” (mode entry probability 30%), and the big hit reliability is the lowest “1”. (For example, 1% chance of a big hit), no fixed effect is set. Here, if the fixed effect is not set, when the advance notice (mode entry continuous notification) for displaying a blue font is executed, the target variation may or may not enter the special mode. It means that there are times when reach effect is executed, sometimes it is not executed, and sometimes it is a big hit and sometimes it is not.

  Also, if the color of the brow is red (the second specified advance notice effect), the special mode entry reliability is "5" (that is, entry to the special mode is determined), and the big hit reliability is higher than blue. It is set to "2" (for example, 10% chance of being a big hit), and the entry into the special mode with the target change is determined. In addition, when the color of the rose is red and the flame pattern (the second specified advance notice effect), the special mode entry reliability is set to “5” (that is, entry to the special mode is determined), and the big hit reliability Is “3” higher than red (for example, 30% of the chance of being a big hit), and the entry into the special mode is determined. In addition, when the color of the rose is gold and the flame pattern (the second specified advance notice effect), the special mode entry reliability is set to “5” (that is, entry to the special mode is determined), and the big hit reliability Is “5” which is red and higher than the flame pattern (for example, 50% of the chances of being a big hit), meaning that the entry into the special mode is determined and the big hit is always made in the object variation. As a result, the player is expected to perform the mode entry continuous notice with high entry reliability to the special mode and the mode entry continuous announcement with high hit hit reliability, thereby enhancing the game entertainment.

  Further, FIG. 55 shows an execution mode in the case where the pattern of the eyebrows of the continuous advance notice character C 204 c constituting the mode rush continuous advance notice is red and flame pattern. FIG. 55 (a) shows a scene in which a continuous notice character A 204a indicating that a mode rush continuous notice is being executed is displayed along with the fluctuation display of a predetermined special symbol (effect pattern). Further, FIG. 54 (b) shows a scene in which continuous notice character B 204b indicating that the mode entry continuous notice 204 has progressed to the next stage from the previous time is displayed in the next variable display of FIG. 54 (a). FIG. 54 (c) shows a scene in which a continuous notice character C 204c indicating that the mode rush continuous notice 204 has progressed to the next stage from the previous time is displayed in the next variable display of FIG. 54 (b). Note that, as described above, since the continuous noticing character C 204c shown in FIG. 54 (c) in which the symbol pattern is displayed is executed in the subject variation, the variation display shown in FIG. 54 (c) is the subject variation.

  FIG. 55 (d) shows a scene where the mode entry effect is executed which indicates whether or not the special mode is entered, and the mode entry success effect 203a is executed, which is the same target variation as FIG. 54 (c). Here, since the rose pattern shown in FIG. 55 (c) is red and a flame pattern, the mode rush success effect 203a is always executed. That is, the mode entry failure representation 203b is not executed. And in this example, as shown in FIGS. 55 (f) to (h), the variation display of the rendering symbol and the reach rendering are executed in the target variation, and the big hit symbol ("333") indicating that it becomes a big hit is stopped indicate. That is, the result of the judgment of the object variation in this example is a big hit.

  Next, a mode rush notice (mode rush effect 203) according to the notice, which is the same display mode (representation mode) as that of the continuous notice character C of the symbol pattern according to the mode rush continuous notice described above, will be described. The main mode entry effect 203 is to execute the contents (decision result or the game effect to be executed) of the fluctuation display of a predetermined special symbol (rendering symbol) along with the fluctuation display of the predetermined special symbol (rendering symbol) There is, and the start time of the effect becomes during the fluctuation display of the predetermined special symbol (rendering symbol) (during the execution of the object fluctuation). Further, the determination as to whether or not to execute the mode entry advance notice is performed when the variable display of the predetermined special symbol (effect symbol) is started.

  The execution mode (rendering mode) of the mode entry notice 203 related to the notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 52 and 53. 52 (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f) show the execution mode (rendering mode) of the mode rush notice performed in the variable display of the same special symbol (rendering symbol) , A mode entry success effect 203 a is shown. on the other hand. 52 (a), (c) and (g) show the execution mode (rendering mode) of the mode entry notice performed in the variable display of the same special symbol (rendering pattern), and the mode entry failure representation 203b is executed Shows the pattern to be

  The execution mode of the mode entry notice performed as the notice shown in FIG. 52 is the same as the execution mode executed in the target change related to the mode entry continuous notice shown in FIG. 54 described above, and thus the detailed description will be omitted. . Also, the execution mode of the mode entry notice performed as the notice shown in FIG. 53 is the same as the execution mode executed in the target change related to the mode entry continuous notice shown in FIG. 54 described above, so a detailed description will be given. I omit it.

In addition, the mode entry notice relating to the notice and the mode entry continuous notice relating to the advance notice are both common to indicate whether or not to enter the special mode using the rose pattern 202 during one change display. It corresponds in the point which performs "mode rush production (equivalent to the 1st production) ". On the other hand, in the case of the mode entry continuous notice relating to the advance notice, the advance notice is performed in which the continuous notice character A or the continuous notice character B is displayed along with the variable display prior to the target change for executing the mode entry effect. The mode entry notice according to the notice differs in that such pre-representation is not performed. That is, in the mode entry notice according to the notice, the notice effect is executed only in the change indicating the determination result or the contents of the effect (for example, the effect indicating whether to enter the special mode).

  In addition, as for the mode entry notice related to the notice, similarly to the mode entry continuous notice related to advance notice, four types of color (pattern) of marquis symbol shown in FIG. Depending on whether or not is executed, the inrush reliability (possibility) to the special mode and the big hit reliability (possibility) are considered to be different. Further, as in the case of the character continuous notice described above, the mode rush continuous notice is set to have a higher jackpot reliability than the mode rush notice. That is, in the case where the mode entry effect is executed after (or through) the advance notice of the continuous advance character A, the continuous advance character B, etc., the mode entry effect is executed without passing the advance advance. Also, the big hit reliability (big hit expectation, special game execution possibility) notified by the mode rush production is considered to be high.

  In addition, when mode entry notice of the same rank (the color of the pattern is the same) or mode entry continuous notice is executed, the mode entry continuous notice is executed more than the mode entry notice is executed. Also, it is likely to be a big hit (informs a high possibility as a special game possibility of execution). That is, there is often a big hit when the mode entry continuous notification is executed than when the mode entry notification is performed. Here, the jackpot reliability in the mode entry notice is set to “0.5”, which is the lowest for the jackpot reliability when the amber color is blue (for example, the jackpot probability is 0.5%). Also, if the brow color is red, the big hit reliability is "1.5" higher than blue (e.g. 8% chance of being a big hit). In addition, when the color of the brow is red and the flame pattern, the big hit reliability is "2.5" higher than red (for example, 25% chance of becoming a big hit). Also, if the color of the rose is gold and the flame pattern, the big hit reliability is "5" which is red and higher than the flame pattern (for example, 50% chance of becoming a big hit).

  In this embodiment, the mode entry reliability and the determined effect are common to the mode entry notice and the mode entry continuous notice. Instead of such an aspect, the mode entry reliability and the determined effect may be different between the mode entry notice and the mode entry continuous notice. In this case, the mode entry reliability may also be higher in the mode entry continuous notice than in the mode entry notice. Conversely, the mode entry reliability may be lower in the mode entry continuous notice than in the mode entry notice.

  As described above, even in the mode entry effect which is the same effect mode, the jackpot reliability to be notified to the player differs depending on whether the execution is performed after the advance effect or the execution without the advance effect. Therefore, for example, when a mode rush notice with a big hit reliability lower than that of the mode rush continuous notice is executed immediately after the mode rush continuous notice with a big hit is executed and the result of the target change is lost. It is difficult for the player to increase the sense of expectation for the occurrence of the mode entry effect and the big hit in the mode entry advance notice. In addition, as a result of execution of the mode entry advance notice, if it deviates as expected or does not enter the mode, there is also a possibility that the game interest will be reduced. In order to prevent the occurrence of such a situation as much as possible, in this embodiment, the execution of the mode rush notice (lower in big hit reliability than the mode rush continuous notice) for a predetermined period after the mode rush continuous notice is executed ( Limit the execution judgment). This makes it possible to limit the execution of the mode entry advance notice immediately after the end of the mode entry continuous advance notice, and to prevent the decrease in game interest as much as possible. Details of this restriction control will be described later.

[Change production start process]
Next, the variation presentation start process (S4406) executed in the received command analysis process (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variation production start process (S4406), first, random numbers for production determination random number acquisition processing for acquiring various production determination random numbers such as a random number for variation production determination, a random number for announcement production determination, and a random number for production symbol determination Perform (S4551). In the present embodiment, the processing of S4506 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), an aspect of the effect pattern game effect (variation effect) to be executed, an aspect of the advance effect effect (including the presence or absence of the advance effect effect), an effect pattern to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4552, the received fluctuation start command is analyzed (S4552). The change start command includes a change pattern specification command (information specifying a change pattern) specifying a change pattern selected in the change pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And in the fluctuation pattern specification command, the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state information for specifying the current gaming state, and the first special symbol judgment or the second special symbol judgment The result, the symbol information etc which designates the big hit classification etc are included (see Figure 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and the one corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command, a production symbol game effect that is started this time It becomes possible to determine whether (the variation display of the effect pattern) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The fluctuation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information and the like can also be used in processing other than the fluctuation effect start processing to be executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4553, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4553). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to effect modes A to E. Specifically, mode status "1" corresponds to effect mode A, mode status "2" corresponds to effect mode B, mode status "3" corresponds to effect mode C, and mode status "4" The mode status “5” corresponds to the effect mode E, corresponding to the effect mode D. It is possible to identify the current rendering mode by referring to the current mode status.

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of effect in the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, part or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the advance effect or the reach effect are different. Specifically, the display mode of the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different, such as the display mode (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) of the effect pattern 8 being different, appearing characters, items, background images being different, etc. Depends on the In addition, the production design game production can also be executed in a mode according to the production mode, and in the case of providing a plurality of game effects (such as advance notice effect or reach effect), it is possible to execute different game effects depending on the production mode It can be done. In this embodiment, the rendering modes A and B are executed when the low probability low base state is controlled, and the rendering mode C is executed when the high probability high base state is controlled, and the rendering modes D and E Is executed when controlled to either the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of A to C, the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (positive variation gaming state). You can figure out what you have. On the other hand, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, it is determined whether the current gaming state is the low probability high base state (time reduction state) or the high probability high base state (positive variation game state) It is difficult to grasp what it is. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non notification modes.

  Next, in S4554, a pattern of variation effects (variation effect pattern, effect pattern, controlled mainly by the sub control unit 90, which is performed using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decoration member 14 and the like A variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) and a notice effect determination table (not shown) for determining a game effect are set (S4504). Specifically, based on the mode status (the current effect mode) referred to in S4553 and the change pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, the change effect pattern determination table to be used and the advance effect determination table are set. . That is, a plurality of variation production pattern determination tables, and a plurality of advance presentation performance determination tables are provided, and based thereon, a predetermined variation production pattern determination table and a preliminary presentation performance determination table are set based on the gaming state (production mode) and the like Do. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information designated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), a fluctuation presentation pattern determination table corresponds to the time of big hit corresponding to the current rendering mode A fluctuation presentation pattern determination table and a notice presentation determination table are set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (such as the variation pattern of the effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect, and a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables (corresponding to the effect mode (mode status)) (Not shown) is stored in advance in the ROM of the sub control board 90. In S4554, a table corresponding to the mode status (current rendering mode) referred to in S4553 is selected and set out of the variation rendering pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4555, based on the random number for variable effect determination obtained in S4551 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4554, select a variable effect pattern that matches the specified variable pattern and set it (S4555) . As the variation effect pattern, a variation aspect (an execution aspect of effect pattern game effect) of the effect pattern 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect, when performing reach effect (reach effect effect symbol game effect) or when performing character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), reach effect or character When the effect is not executed (reach no effect pattern game effect) or the like is determined. In addition, with the reach effect, for example, as a display mode of the effect pattern 8 when the result of the special symbol equality determination indicates a big hit, all of the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are identical (Zoro eyes) Stop indication (temporary stop indication) with the symbol (the same effect pattern) in which two out of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constitute the big hit mode when providing the following aspects (big hit aspect, specific aspect) Whether or not the remaining one rendering symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbols (three same rendering symbols) that complete the big hit mode in a state where the remaining one is continuing the variable display (scroll display) It refers to the effect that shows. At this time, the game effect is executed using the predetermined character along with the variable display of the effect pattern, and whether or not the predetermined character achieves the predetermined purpose whether or not the effect pattern is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode It is also possible to show by the rendition of. Such game effects (reach effects and character effects described later) can also be referred to as story effects (specific game effects) and purpose effects (specific game effects). This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot and to enhance the game interest.

  Further, in S4555, based on the random number for effect pattern determination acquired in S4551 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect pattern 8 (also referred to as "stop effect pattern") to be stopped is determined and set. The effect pattern 8 displayed as a stop as a result of the effect pattern game effect is the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment, and in the case of the reach presence or absence, the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" At least one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635" is another one when one of the production symbols is different from the other production symbols and the reach is out of reach It is considered to be discolored eyes with different directing design. On the other hand, the result of the special symbol qualification judgment is a big hit, and in the case of either 16R 1st big hit and 16R 6th big hit, it is considered as "Zoro" of "777", 6R 2nd to 5th big hit and 16R 11th big hit In the case of any of the odd numbered symbols other than "777" Zoro eyes or even numbered symbols such as "666" Zoro eyes, in the case of RUB equivalent jackpot "3 ★ 3" such as RUB dedicated eyes (such as (3 Special symbol). Further, in the case of the 2R big hit, it is assumed that the three rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner (barrage) as in the case of the removal. However, for the 2R jackpot, a predetermined chance such as "135" may be stopped and displayed. In addition, the stop display mode of the above-mentioned effect pattern 8 is an example, and when it becomes a big hit, it can be suitably changed what is displayed as a stop effect pattern.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, as variation modes (variation effect pattern, effect pattern game effect) of the effect pattern 8 Super reach B, super reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4555, based on the change effect pattern determination table, any of these effects are performed or these effects are not performed (this is not Also referred to as "normal fluctuation" is determined. Then, when the reach presence effect design game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the change pattern designation command and the change effect pattern determination table. Here, as the effect symbol game effect, when super reach effect is executed, the possibility of becoming a big hit is set to be higher than when normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect having a high hit reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) as compared to the reach (normal reach) effect. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a fluctuation pattern designation command specifying a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 30000 ms or more is received. In addition, a fluctuation pattern whose fluctuation time is less than 30000 ms is referred to as normal fluctuation (normal effect) in which reach effect, character effect or story effect is not performed. This normal effect is a game effect that is less likely to be a big hit than reach effect or the like.

  Further, in S4556, a notice effect setting process to be described later is performed (S4556). In the advance effect setting process, the presence / absence and type of the advance notice including the mode entry advance notice, the character advance notice, etc., which is the advance notice effect executed along with the change effect pattern (effect pattern game effect) is determined. Next, in S4557, a continuous advance notice effect setting process described later is performed (S4557). In the continuous advance notice effect setting process, the presence / absence and type of advance notice including the mode rush continuous advance notice, the character continuous advance notice, etc., which are the advance notice effects executed along with the fluctuation effect pattern (effect pattern game effect) are determined. Do.

  In addition, including the notice effect (the notice, advance notice) to be executed, it is also referred to as effect pattern game effect. In this advance notice effect, there is a possibility that the result of the effect pattern game effect being executed may be stopped and displayed in the big hit mode, or the possibility that a specific game effect (a specific reach effect, a specific game mode, etc.) may be executed. It is an effect (previous notice effect) shown (during the change display of the effect symbol) before the start of the change symbol and when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed stop display). Also, in S4556 and S4557, based on the random number for preview effect determination determined in S4551 and the preview effect determination table set in S4554, the preview effect corresponding to the designated fluctuation pattern and the determined fluctuation performance pattern is selected, This is set (S4556, S4557).

  In the first embodiment, there are a plurality of notice effects different in display mode (execution mode), and as the notice effect determination random numbers corresponding to these, a plurality of notice effect determination random numbers are provided. Specifically, a random number for mode advance notice determination, a random number for count advance notice determination, a random number for character advance notice determination, a random number for conversation advance notice determination, a random number for step-up advance notice determination, a random number for mode advance continuous advance notice determination, a random number for character continuous advance notice determination And a random number for holding change determination and the like, and using the acquired values of the random numbers for the preliminary effect determination and the preliminary effect determination tables, the preliminary effects to be executed are determined. In addition, each random number for preliminary announcement effect determination is acquired a predetermined value by random number acquisition process (S4551) for effect determination in the fluctuation effect start process (S4406).

  In S4558, based on the fluctuation effect pattern and advance notice effect (including advance effect) set in S4555, S4556, and S4557, the fluctuation effect start command for starting the effect pattern game effect or the like in the RAM of the sub control board 90 It sets to an output buffer (S4558), and ends fluctuation production start processing. When the change effect start command set in S4558 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines a change effect pattern specified based on the change effect start command, that is, S4555. The predetermined image data corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern set in step is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the fluctuation effect or the like by the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Further, the variable display (flashing display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Notice production setting processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 46, advance notice effect setting processing (S4556) for determining a notice effect (the notice) to be executed along with the fluctuation display of the special symbol (effect pattern) will be described. In the advance notice effect setting process (S4556), first, it is determined whether or not the continuous advance notice is being executed (S4601). Whether or not the continuous advance notice is being executed is determined by determining whether a character continuous advance notice execution flag and a mode rush continuous advance notice execution flag described later are ON. At S4601. If it is determined that the continuous advance notice is being executed (YES in S4601), the process advances to the process of S4613 without performing the execution determination of the mode entry advance notice and the character advance notice.

  When the execution of the continuous advance notice (character continuous advance notice or mode entry continuous advance notice) is determined, or when the continuous advance notice is already being executed, the execution judgment of the specific advance notice (the advance notice) is not performed. The specific notice whose execution is limited is a notice that the effect mode (content of the effect) is associated with the continuous notice, such as displaying a similar character. If these notices are executed while the continuous notice is being executed, the number of times and the manner of execution of the continuous notices become unclear, and there is a possibility that the interest in the game may be reduced.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4601 that execution of the continuous advance notice is not being performed (execution of continuous advance notice is not determined) (NO in S4601), it is then determined whether the value of the restriction counter is larger than "0" ( S4602). Here, the “limit counter” is a counter for limiting execution of a predetermined mode entry notice, and is limited when the value of this counter is 1 or more, and is not limited when it is 0. The control process for setting the limit counter will be described later.

  If it is determined in S4602 that the value of the limit counter is not larger than 0, that is, the value of the limit counter is "0" (NO in S4602), the first mode entry advance notice execution determination is performed (S4603), Transfer to processing. In the first mode rush advance notice execution determination, based on a first mode rush notice decision table (see FIG. 48) used in a normal case (also referred to as a non-restricted period without limitation of mode rush notice, also referred to as “first period”). It is determined whether or not mode entry advance notice is to be performed, and which type (representation mode) of mode entry advance notice is to be performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4602 that the value of the restriction counter is greater than 0, that is, it is during the restriction period of mode entry advance notice (also referred to as "second period") (YES in S4602), the second mode entry advance execution is performed. The determination is performed (S4604), and the process proceeds to the processing of S4605.

  In the second mode entry advance notice execution determination, whether or not to enter the mode entry advance notice based on the second mode entry advance notice determination table (refer to FIG. 48) used in the case of the limited period (restriction period of mode entry advance notice); It is determined which type (rendering mode) of mode entry notice is to be executed. Here, as shown in FIG. 48, the first mode entry notice determination table and the second mode entry notice determination table are four types of mode entry notices that can be determined by the first mode entry notice determination table for the non-limit period. Where there are (blue, red, red + flame pattern, gold + flame pattern), there are three types of mode rush notices that can be determined by the second mode rush notice determination table for the limited period (red, red + flame pattern, gold + Flame pattern) is different in that it is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, three types (red, red + flame pattern, gold + flame pattern) mode rush notice that can be commonly executed by the first mode rush notice determination table and the second mode rush notice determination table For, each execution probability is set to the same probability. Also, the second mode entry notice determination table does not execute (limit) the execution pattern of "blue" with the lowest big hit reliability among the mode entry notices, and accordingly increases the non-execution probability of the mode entry notice. ing. Further, as a result, it is assumed that the execution probability of the mode entry notice is higher when the determination is made with the first mode entry notice determination table than when the determination is made with the second mode entry notice determination table.

  After the second mode entry advance notice execution determination is performed in S4604 (S4604), the value of the limit counter is then decremented by "1" (S4605), and it is determined whether the value of the limit counter after subtraction is "0" (S4606). If it is determined in S4606 that the value of the limitation counter is not "0", that is, it is determined that the limitation period is to be continued (NO in S4606), the process proceeds to S4608. On the other hand, when the value of the limit counter is “0”, that is, when it is determined that the limit period is ended with the variable display (YES in S4606), the limit flag for controlling the limit period is turned OFF (S4607) Shifts to the processing of S4608.

  In S4608, it is determined whether the result of the determination in S4603 or S4604 is to execute the mode entry advance notice (S4608), and when it is determined to execute the mode entry advance notice (YES in S4608), the decided notice type (execution mode) The mode entry advance notice is set (S4609), and the process shifts to the process of S4610. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the determination in S4608, S4603 or S4604 is not to execute the mode entry advance notice (NO in S4608), the process proceeds to S4610 without setting the mode entry advance notice. In S4610, a character advance notice execution determination is performed to determine whether or not the character advance notice (the advance notice) described above is to be executed (S4610), and the process shifts to the process of S4611. In the character advance notice execution determination, it is determined whether character advance notice is to be executed or not, and in the case of execution, which notice type of character advance notice is to be executed based on the random number for character advance decision and the character advance decision table (not shown). .

  In S4611, it is determined whether the result of the determination in S4611 is to execute the character advance notice (S4611), and when it is determined to execute the character advance (YES in S4611), the character advance notice (figure of execution type) 51) is set (S4612), and the process proceeds to S4613. On the other hand, when it is determined that the character advance is not to be executed (NO in S4611), the process proceeds to S4613 without setting the character advance. In S4613, a notice effect setting process of judging and setting other notice effects such as a cut-in notice and a pseudo-series notice is executed (S4613), and the process is ended.

[Continuous notice production setting process]
Next, a continuous advance notice effect setting process (S4556) for setting advance advance notice effects (advance effect, continuous advance notice) to be executed along with the fluctuation display of the special symbol (effect pattern) will be described using FIG. It should be noted that the advance notice of the continuous notice etc. (mode rush continuous notice, character continuous notice) is executed with the start of the change display of the special symbol (show symbol), so the notice mode to be executed in the change effect start process is Set However, since the determination as to whether or not to execute the advance presentation such as the continuous advance notice is performed in response to the starting ball entry, it is performed in the above-described advance notice determination processing described above. That is, the execution mode of the continuous advance notice (previous advance notice) determined whether or not to be executed in the advance notice determination process executed at the time of starting entry is set in the continuous notice setting process executed at the start of fluctuation.

  In the continuous announcement effect setting process (S4557), first, it is determined whether the value of the continuous announcement counter is larger than "0" (S4701). Here, the number of times of execution of unannounced continuous notices to be executed from now is set in the continuous notice counter, and when the value of the continuous notice counter is larger than “0”, it corresponds to the value ( Continuous announcement of a predetermined execution mode will be executed. Further, when the value of the continuous notice counter is “0”, there is no unexecuted continuous notice, that is, continuous notice is not executed according to the current fluctuation display.

  If it is determined in S4701 that the value of the continuous announcement counter is not larger than "0", that is, "0" (NO in S4701), the process proceeds to S4712 without setting the continuous announcement. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4701 that the value of the continuous announcement counter is larger than "0" (YES in S4701), it is then determined whether the gaming state is the high base state (S4702). If it is determined in S4702 that the high base state is not set, that is, the low base state is determined (NO in S4702), then it is determined whether it is the first special symbol to start variable display (S4703), and the variable display is displayed. If it is determined that it is the second special symbol to be started (NO in S4703), the process proceeds to S4712. That is, in the low base state, even when the value of the continuous advance notice counter is larger than “0”, when the second special symbol changes and is displayed, the continuous advance notice is not performed in accordance with the change display. In the low base state, it is because the game is played with the variable display of the first special symbol as the main.

  If it is determined in S4703 that the variable display is to be started as the first special symbol (YES in S4703), the process moves to S4705 for setting a continuous advance notice. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4702 that the gaming state is the high base state (YES in S4702), it is determined whether or not to start the variable display with the value by the value (S4704) If it is determined that it is the first special symbol (NO in S4704), the process proceeds to S4712. That is, in the high base state, even when the value of the continuous advance notice counter is larger than “0”, when the first special symbol changes and is displayed, the continuous advance notice is not performed in accordance with the change display. This is because in the high base state, the game is played with the variable display of the second special symbol as the main.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S4704 that the second special symbol starts variable display (YES in S4704), the process moves to S4705. In S4705, the corresponding continuous notice effect is set from the set continuous notice type and the value of the continuous notice counter (S4705), and the value of the continuous notice counter for controlling the number of executions of the continuous notice is "1". After subtraction (S4706), the process proceeds to the processing of S4707. Here, in the case where the notice type (blue mark) of the mode shown in FIG. 54 is executed, if the value of the continuous notice counter is “4”, a continuous notice character of a pattern imitating a mountain not shown is set. When the value of the notice counter is "3", the continuous notice character A 204a of a pattern imitating a house surrounded by trees shown in FIG. 54A is set, and when the value of the continuous notice counter is "2" In the case where the continuous notice character B 204b of a pattern imitating a house shown in FIG. 54 (b) is set, and the value of the continuous notice counter is “1” (target change), it is in the house shown in FIG. 54 (c). A continuous advance notice character C 204 c of a pattern imitating a bag is set.

  In S4707, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous notice counter has become "0" (S4707), and it is not "0", that is, when it is determined that the continuous notice is continued after the next change (NO in S4707), Transfer to processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4707 that the value of the continuous advance notice counter is “0”, that is, the continuous advance notice is ended in the current fluctuation display (the current fluctuation display is a target fluctuation related to the continuous notice) (S4707) YES), the character continuous notice execution flag is turned off (S4708), the mode entry continuous notice execution flag is turned off (S4709), the restriction flag is turned on (S4710), and "4" is set in the restriction counter (S4711) , And proceeds to the process of S4712. As a result, the period after the end of the successive advance notices is set as the limited period for restricting the execution of the predetermined successive notices. Further, in the present embodiment, by setting “4” in the limit counter at the time of setting the limit period, it becomes possible to set the period of four variations after the end of the continuous advance notice (mode rush continuous notice) as the limit period. .

  This is set as the same value as the upper limit number of holding of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and at the time of entering the limited period, at least with respect to the stored holding, it is a target of restriction. By this, a period having an appropriate length is set as a limited period, and at least a part of the mode rush continuous notice immediately after the relatively reliable mode rush continuous notice (continuous notice) is executed. It becomes possible to limit that the rush effect (first game effect) is executed as the mode rush notice according to the notice. In S4712, other prior effects (for example, a pending change advance notice, an audio advance notice, etc.) are set (S4712), and the process ends.

[Right-handed instruction image display processing]
Next, a description will be given of the right hitting instruction image display process (S4600) executed as a subroutine of the big hit game related process in the received command analysis process. As shown in FIG. 57, in the right-handed instruction image display process (S4600), first, it is determined whether the right-handed display flag is OFF (S4651). Here, the right-handed display flag is a flag for indicating (determining) whether or not the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed on the display screen 7 a (right-handed display area 71 c) of the image display device 7. When it is OFF, it indicates that it is not displayed, and when it is ON, it indicates that it is being displayed. If it is determined in S4601 that the right-handed display flag is not OFF (NO in S4651), that is, if the right-handed display flag is ON, the right-handed instruction image 71 is being displayed. Finish this process without doing

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the right-handed display flag is OFF at S4651 (YES at S4651), it is determined whether the big hit game related command received at S4410 is a 1R start command (S4652). Since the big hit game related process (S4411) is executed triggered by the reception of the big hit game related command (YES in S4410) as described above, in S4652, the big hit game related command that triggered the execution of the process of S4411 is It is determined whether it is a 1R start command. As a result, when the command is not the 1R start command (NO in S4652), the present process is ended without performing the process of S4653 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S4652 that the command is a 1R start command (YES in S4652), a right-handed instruction image display start command is set in the sub output buffer (S4653), the right-handed display flag is turned ON (S4654), Finish this process. The right-handed command image display start command set in S4653 is transmitted to the image control board 100 in the command transmission process (S4006) together with the 1R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the process of S4411 based on the reception of the 1R start command. Be done. Thereby, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, as shown in FIG. 58A, round effect display is performed on the entire screen, and the current number of rounds is displayed in the round number display area 72a provided in the upper left of the screen. The number-of-rounds image 72 (“1R” in this case) indicating “” is displayed, and the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71 c provided in the upper right of the screen. Here, as shown in FIGS. 58 (a) and 58 (b), the right-handed instruction image 71 of the present embodiment is a right-handed character image 71a representing the character of “right-handed” and a lower side of the right-handed character image 71a. And one right arrow image 71b. The right-handed instruction image 71 has a smaller display size than the moving image display of the first-hit right-handed instruction notification or the left-handed instruction image 70 described above.

  In addition, the right-handed instruction image 71 of the present embodiment is displayed at the start of the first round of the big hit game by the above-described processing of S4652 and S4653, and is then turned on in the processing of S4654. The display is continued until the display flag is turned off. In the right-handed display flag, as described above, while the variable display of the special symbol is performed in the high base state, the variable display of the special symbol of the number of times the high base state is to be ended (for example, The variable state display is performed 100 times, and the game state becomes low base state (low probability low base state) and is turned OFF at the timing when the first variable display of the special symbol is started. Therefore, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) in the present embodiment is performed after the start of the first round of the big hit game pertaining to the first hit, and then the high base state is a specified number of specials. The process is performed in the right-handed display area 71c on the display screen 7a until the process ends based on the execution of the variable display of the symbol. In the present embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game is the odd change gaming state if the big hit is a definite change big hit, and the short time gaming state if it is a non definite change big hit (usually a big hit). Is always in the high base state. Therefore, after the first hit, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (the right-handed instruction notification by the image display device 7) is the right-handed display area 71c until the high base state ends without the occurrence of a big hit in the high base state. Will be conducted continuously.

  Specifically, when the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is started in the right-handed display area 71c with the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit (see FIG. 58A), The display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is continued also in the high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state) after the big hit game (see FIG. 58B). After that, for example, in the case of a big hit in the high base state (that is, "continuous chan"), the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 continuing from the first round pertaining to the first hit The round effect and the ending effect are continued while being performed on the image display 7 (display screen 7a), and are also continued in the high base state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state) thereafter. In addition, when the termination condition of the high base state is satisfied without the occurrence of the big hit in the high base state, for example, the high base state is a short time gaming state (low probability high base state) and special in the short time gaming state When the variable display of the symbol is performed 100 times, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 ends with the start of the next variable display (the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased), and in the left-handed display region 70c. The display of the left hitting instruction image 70 (the left hitting instruction notification by the image display device 7) is performed (see FIG. 58C).

[Operation and Effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the right-handed gaming state (prescribed in which the gaming ball is fired (right-handed) toward the right gaming area 3B (predetermined area) in the gaming area 3 As the gaming state), at least a special gaming state (first predetermined gaming state) and a high base state (second predetermined gaming state) are provided. In addition, a right-handed command notification (predetermined command notification) instructing firing of the game ball toward the right gaming area 3B is a special game state (big hit game) and a high base state (probability change game state, time saving game state) It is possible to carry out in a similar manner. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state differs between the special gaming state and the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so either the special gaming state or the high base state gaming state Even if there is, it becomes easy to recognize the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the right-handed indication image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display 7 (display screen 7a) along with the start of the first round of the big hit game. The instruction notification is started (executed). Then, the right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed until the big hit game is over (in this example, until the ending effect is finished), and the big hit Even after the gaming state shifts to the high base state (high probability high base status or low probability high base status), the game is continuously executed. That is, the right-handed indication notification of a mode (predetermined mode) in which the right-handed indication image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the start of the big hit game (first round) to the high base state. It has become. Thereby, for the player, even if the gaming state is shifted from the special gaming state to the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so the right-handed instruction notification is It will be easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the special gaming state and the high base state, the ease of recognizing the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable It becomes a thing.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big hit (continuous change) occurs in the high base state, and when executing a big hit game related to the big change (continuous change), a right-handed instruction notification being performed during the high base condition. (The display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) is continuously executed also in the big hit game related to the consecutive chan. That is, the right-handed instruction notification of a mode (predetermined mode) in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c is continuously executed from the high base state to the middle of the big hit game. Thereby, for the player, even if the gaming state is shifted from the high base state to the special gaming state, the right-handed indication notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so the right-handed indication notification is It will be easy to recognize. In particular, since the same right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the same display position (right-handed display area 71c) in the high base state and the special game state, the ease of recognition of the right-handed instruction notification is more remarkable It becomes a thing.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the opening effect in the case of a big hit (first hit) in the low probability low base state, the first hit opening effect including the right hitting instruction notification for the first hit is performed. It has become. The right-handed hit notification for the first hit is to display a moving image depicting the game ball entering the large winning opening 30 located at the lower part of the right gaming area 3B at substantially the center of the display screen 7a. This is a mode that stands out as compared with a right-handed instruction notification in which the right-handed instruction image 71 is displayed in the hit display area 71c. For this reason, it is possible to actively urge the player who has made the left base attack in the low base state and proceed with the game to perform the right strike at the start of the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the opening effect (continuous chan opening effect) in the case of a big hit (continuous change) in the high base state, the right-handed instruction notification for the first hit like the opening effect of the first hit (right Instead of performing prompting moving image display), a right-handed instruction notification (display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c) performed during the high base state is performed as it is. Thus, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bothersome by avoiding the continuous right-handed command notification being repeated many times by repeating the continuous chan- nel. In particular, the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state is continuously executed in the same mode (the same image, the same display position) from the special gaming state (at the time of the big hit game) before shifting to the high base state. Therefore, for the player, it can be said that, at the time of the occurrence of the consecutive chan, the player is sufficiently aware of performing the right strike. From this point of view, it is effective to directly perform the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state without giving the right-handed instruction notification similar to the first hit opening effect in the continuous chan opening effect, in consideration of the player's psychology. It can be said that this is an instruction notification.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, starting from the start of the first round, triggered by the start of the big hit game pertaining to the first hit, the high base state thereafter is based on the execution of the variable symbol display of the specified number of special symbols. The right-handed instruction image 71 is continuously displayed in the right-handed display area 71c until the end. That is, from the start of the first round of the big hit game pertaining to the first hit to the end of the consecutive chan period, in a corner of the display screen 7a (in the present example, the upper right of the screen) It is displayed in a small size, and right-handed instruction notification is performed in a mode that does not stand out. This is a gaming state in which the player is hit to the right while avoiding being hindered by the big hit gaming effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 or the effect pattern gaming effect in the high base state, etc. It is possible to fully recognize (impress) things.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the present embodiment (Embodiment 2), a configuration is added to the above-described Embodiment 1 in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can change during the high base state. In the following, points different from the first embodiment (configuration, function, etc.) will be mainly described, and description of points (configuration, function, etc.) common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is configured to execute the right-turning instruction image changing process (S4700) shown in FIG. When it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received in S4405 of the received command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG. This process is executed in addition to (S4406).

  As shown in FIG. 59, in the right-turning instruction image change processing (S4700) of this embodiment, first, it is judged whether the right-handling display flag is ON (S4751), and is not ON (is OFF). In step S4751 (NO in S4751), this process ends without performing the process in S4752 and subsequent steps. This is because the low base state (low probability low base state) in which the right hitting indication image 71 is not displayed when the right hitting display flag is OFF. On the other hand, if the right-handed display flag is ON (YES in S4751), it is determined whether the value (count value) of the fluctuation counter is a predetermined value (M) (S4752).

  Here, the variation counter is a counter (variation number counting means) for counting on the sub control side the number of variation indication of the special symbol executed in the high base state after the big hit game (number of variation) Then, each time the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 80 is received, the fluctuation counter is incremented by one. The count value by the fluctuation counter is reset (initialized) when the next big hit occurs or the high base state ends (transition to the low base state) without the occurrence of the big hit. The fluctuation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM of the sub control board 90.

  Further, the predetermined value (M), which is the determination value of the fluctuation counter, is a value corresponding to the number of times smaller than the number of times of fluctuation of the special symbol that is the termination condition of the high base state. It is possible to set, as the predetermined value (M), a value less than 100 times which is the termination condition. In the present embodiment, the predetermined value (M) is set to "50" (M = 50). The predetermined value (M) can be set arbitrarily, and may be a predetermined fixed value or, for example, a fluctuation value randomly set for each occurrence of a big hit.

  If it is determined in S4752 that the value of the fluctuation counter is not the predetermined value ("50" in this example) (NO in S4752), the present processing is ended without performing the processing of S4753 and thereafter. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the fluctuation counter is a predetermined value ("50" in this example) (YES in S4752), a right-handed character image deletion command is set in the sub output buffer (S4753), and right-handed display change The flag is set to ON (S4754), and this processing ends.

  The right-handed character image deletion command set in S4753 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the change effect start command set in the sub output buffer in the change effect start process based on the reception of the change start command. Be done. Thus, the right-handed character image 71a is erased from the right-handed instruction image 71 (see FIG. 58 (b)) displayed in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). Only 71b is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state changes to the high base state and the variation display of the special symbol is performed 50 times, the right-handed character image 71a is erased along with the start of the next (51th) variation display. After that, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed as the right hitting instruction image 71 in the right hitting display area 71c. That is, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed 50 times without occurrence of the big hit (continuous chan) in the high base state, the mode of the right-handed indication notification is triggered by this and “right-handed character image and right arrow image Change from "combination of" to "right arrow image only".

  In addition, the right-handed display change flag turned on in S4754 is a flag indicating that the right-handed character image 71a has been erased in the high base state (that the aspect of the right-handed instruction notification has changed). By referring to the right-handed display change flag at the time of execution of various effects, it is possible to reflect the reference result (presence or absence of display of the right-handed character image 71a) in effects. For example, after deleting the right-handed character image 71a, the notice effect image relating to the fluctuation notice or the pre-pending notice is displayed in the area where the right-handed character image 71a was displayed, or the special symbol (effect symbol 8) is displayed. It is possible to increase the variation of the effect display, such as displaying the number display indicating the number of variable display of. Note that the right-handed display change flag turned ON in S4754 is turned OFF when the high base state is ended without the occurrence of a big hit.

[Operation and Effect of Example 2]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 2) described above, in the right-handed display area 71c of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit. The display mode (the mode of right-handling instruction notification) of the right-handed instruction image 71 displayed and subsequently displayed even in the high base state thereafter can be changed at a predetermined time in the high base state. Specifically, based on the fact that the number of times of variation of the special symbol in the high base state is a predetermined number, the right-handed character image 71a constituting the right-handed instruction image 71 is erased and only the right arrow image 71b is right-handed It is displayed in the display area 71c. Thereby, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification can be changed in accordance with the number of times the special symbol (production symbol) changes in the high base state after transitioning from the special game state to the high base state. It is possible to make the person pay attention to the right-handed instruction notification.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification in the high base state displays the right-handed instruction image 71 smaller than the screen size in the corner of the display screen 7a (in the present example, at the upper right of the screen). It has become. By making it possible to change the display mode (the mode of right-handling instruction notification) of such a right-handed instruction image 71, it is possible to add an interest of making a slight change on the display screen noticed during the high base state. It becomes possible.

  Note that the change (change) in the mode of right-handling instruction notification is not limited to the deletion of the right-handed character image 71a shown in this embodiment. For example, deletion of the right arrow image 71b, change in display size (enlargement or reduction) of one or both of the right-touched character image 71a and the right arrow image 71b, change in color, change in pattern, change in display position (display location) , As long as it causes a visual change in the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (that is, the right-handed instruction notification mode), such as a change in the typeface of the right-handed character image 71a and a change in the shape of the right arrow image 71b. Good. In this case, for example, image data of plural types of right-handed instruction images (right-handed character image, right-arrow image) having different sizes, colors, shapes, etc. are stored in advance in the ROM of the image control board 100. It is possible to take a configuration in which image data to be displayed is read out and notification of right-handed instruction by the read out image data is executed in the right-handed display area 71c.

  In addition, with regard to the time to change the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 (the right-handed instruction notification mode) in the high base state (time to be changed), limited to the configuration determined by the number of times of variation of the special symbol shown in this embodiment. It is not something to be done. For example, the change time may be determined based on various conditions, such as determining the change time based on the elapsed time since the transition to the high base state, and determining the change time based on the number of times of rendering execution such as specific reach production or notice production. It is possible to set.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The present embodiment (embodiment 3) is obtained by adding a configuration in which the display mode of the right-handed instruction image 71 can change during the big hit game to the above-described embodiment. In the following, points different from the first and second embodiments (configuration, function, etc.) will be mainly described, and descriptions of points (configuration, function, etc.) common to the first and second embodiments will be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is configured to execute the right-turning instruction image changing process (S4800) shown in FIG. The right-handling instruction image changing process (S4800) is a process executed as a subroutine of the jackpot related process (S4410) in the received command analysis process (S4302) shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 60, in the right-touching instruction image change process (S4800) of this embodiment, it is first determined whether the right-handling display change flag is ON (S4801), and it is not ON (it is OFF) In the case (NO at S4801), this process ends without performing the process after S4802. In the present embodiment, as described in the above-described third embodiment, when the mode of right-handling instruction notification (display mode of the right-handling instruction image 71) is changed during the high base state, the right-handling instruction after the change The mode of the notification can be changed again at a predetermined time during the big hit game related to the big hit (continuous change) in the same high base state. From this, in S4801, the right-handed display change flag that can be turned on in S4754 described above is referred to, and if the right-handed display change flag is not ON (is OFF), a mode of right-handed instruction notification (right-handed instruction Since the display mode of the image 71 is not changed during the high base state, the present process ends without performing the process after S4802.

  On the other hand, if the right-handed display change flag is ON (YES in S4801), it is determined whether or not the big hit game related command received in S4410 described above is a 2R start command (S4802). (NO at S4802), this process ends without performing the process after S4803. On the other hand, if it is a 2R start command (YES in S4802), the right-handed character image display command is set in the sub output buffer (S4803), and the right-handed display change flag is turned OFF (S4804). Finish.

  The right-turned character image display command set in S4803 is an image by the command transmission process (S4006) together with the 2R start effect command set in the sub output buffer in the process of S4410 (see FIG. 43) based on the reception of the 2R start command. It is transmitted to the control board 100. Thereby, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a round effect display of the second round is performed, and the right-touched character image 71a is added above the right arrow image 71b displayed in the right-handed display area 71c. Is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable symbol display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) in the high base state, and after the right-handed character image 71a is erased triggered by this, the big hit in the high base state In the case of (continuous change), with the start of the second round of the big hit game, the right-handed character image 71a will be displayed in the right-handed display area 71c again. That is, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification that has become “only the right arrow image” changes (returns) to the original “combination of the right-handed character image and the right arrow image”.

[Operation and Effect of Example 3]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (embodiment 3) described above, the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in which only the right arrow image 71a is formed by the deletion of the right-handed character image 71a in the high base state is It can be changed at a predetermined time during the special gaming state following the high base state. Specifically, in the high base state, only the right arrow image 71b is displayed in the right-handed display area 71c by deleting the right-handed character image 71a, and then a big hit (continuous change) in the high base state When it becomes, with the start of the second round of the big hit game pertaining to this, the right-handed character image 71a erased earlier is the original of the right-handed display area 71c displaying only the right arrow image 71b. It is displayed on the position. Thereby, the mode of the right-handed command notification can be changed (can be restored) according to the progress of the round game in the special gaming state after shifting from the high base state to the special gaming state. It is possible to make the person pay attention to the right-handed instruction notification.

  In the present embodiment, in particular, after the right-handed character image 71a included in the right-handed instruction image 71 displayed small in the corner of the display screen 7a (in the present example, upper right in the screen) It is possible to display the right-handed character image 71a at the original position during the special game state. As a result, it becomes possible to add an interest of making it possible to notice a further change (in this example, return) of the aspect of the right-handed instruction notification that has once changed during the high base state.

  It should be noted that the change (change) in the mode of right-handed instruction notification in the special game state following the high base state is not limited to the display of the right-handed character image 71a shown again in this embodiment. For example, change (enlargement or reduction) of display size of right arrow image 71b continuously displayed even after deletion of right-handed character image 71a, change of color, change of display position (display location), change of design etc. It may be In addition, regardless of the change in the mode of the right-handed instruction notification in the previous high base state, the aspect of the right-handed instruction notification continuously executed from the high base state is changed to a predetermined time in the special game state It may be configured to (change).

  Furthermore, the time to change the mode of right-turning instruction notification in the special gaming state (timing to change it) is limited to the start timing (2R start command reception trigger) of the second round of the big hit game shown in this embodiment. It is not a thing. For example, the start timing of the predetermined round after the first round or the third round, the execution timing of the round game, the end timing of the predetermined round (round end command reception timing), the opening start timing (opening command reception timing), the opening performance During the execution of the opening effect (1R start command reception opportunity), the ending timing of the start effect (ending command reception opportunity), during the ending effect execution, such as the ending timing of the ending effect, from the start to the end of the special gaming state It is possible to set every time of the year as a change time. In addition, it is also possible to determine the change time based on the elapsed time since the transition to the special game state.

  As mentioned above, although an Example and other modes were explained as an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to these, and unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is in written description of each claim. It is possible to add an improvement based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art usually has, based on the knowledge that the person skilled in the art usually has, without being limited thereto.

[Other aspect]
In the present embodiment described above, when it is determined that the continuous advance notice is to be executed, the number of reservations at that time is set in the continuous advance notice counter, and the continuous advance notice of the set number of times is executed. Instead of such a mode, the upper limit of the number of times the continuous notice counter is set (ie, the number of reservations at that time) is used according to the fluctuation pattern of the target fluctuation, that is, according to the big hit reliability of the fluctuation pattern to be executed. The number of consecutive notices may be set. As a result, as the game effect (reach effect or advance notice effect) having a high probability of a big hit is performed, it can be set to execute continuous notices with many times. Thereby, it becomes possible to have sharpening by the execution mode of continuous notice. In addition, the number of executions of the continuous advance notice is the number of reservations (the first special symbol hold number or the second special symbol hold number) when it is decided to execute the continuous advance notice within the range of the number set in the continuous notice counter. It is determined by the fluctuation pattern information (the game effect to be executed, the fluctuation time, the determination result) included in the start entering ball command. In addition, it is assumed that the determined number of consecutive announcements is performed in the fluctuation display prior to the object fluctuation and the object fluctuation continuous to the object fluctuation.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the variation display of the special symbol (rendering symbol) of “4” times, which is the upper limit number of holdings of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, as a limited period for limiting execution of a predetermined advance notice effect. Although a period was set, it is not restricted to such an aspect. The limited period may be set to the variable display period of less than 4 times (for example, once or twice), or may be set to the variable display period of 5 times or more (for example, 10 times) Good. In addition, it may be set by the game time (detected by the release handle etc.) or the elapsed time (whether the game or the non-game), provided with detection means for detecting the number of released balls of gaming balls, It may be set by (limit to 200 ball detection). Further, it may be set until the specific condition (winning of the predetermined determination) is satisfied or until the specific condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times.

  Also, in the embodiment described above, the execution mode with the lowest reliability (mode entry reliability, big hit reliability) among the types of mode entry advance notices (notices) during the limited period set after execution of mode entry continuous advance notice The execution of the notice type (render mode) is restricted (prohibited). As a result, the low reliability mode entry notice (the notice) is not executed in the limited period (see the second mode entry notice determination table). Instead of such a mode, in the limited period, in addition to the least reliable execution mode (blue), the execution of the notice types of a plurality of execution modes including the next least reliable execution mode (red) May be restricted (prohibited). In addition, it is possible to reduce the execution probability instead of completely prohibiting the notice types to be restricted.

  In addition, it is possible to improve the execution probability of a relatively reliable execution mode (gold + flame pattern, red + flame pattern, at least one of red pattern) during the limited period. In addition, the execution probability of the relatively reliable execution mode (at least one of gold + flame pattern, red + flame pattern, red) is improved, and the execution probability of the relatively low reliability mode (blue) May be lowered. In this way, the mode entry notice of the execution mode, which is difficult to be executed in the non-restrictive period, can be easily executed in the restricted period, so it is possible to enhance the game interest in the limited period.

  In addition, the limited period is to reduce a part (blue) of the notice type of the mode entry notice that can be performed in the non-limited period. Instead of such a mode, the limited period may prohibit (limit) all execution of the mode entry notice (the notice) regardless of the notice type. Also, instead of restricting at least a part of the notice types of the mode entry notice that can be executed in the non-restrictive period, a notice type of execution mode that can be executed only in the restricted period is provided (for example, blue and red stripes etc.) The notice type may be executable only during a limited period. This makes it possible to enhance the game interest in the limited period.

  In the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction image 71 is composed of the right-handed character image 71a representing the character "right-handed" and one right-arrow image 71b located above the right-handed character image 71a. The aspect of the hit indication image 71 is not limited to this, and may be composed of only the right strike character image or may be composed of only the right arrow image. In this case, the change (change) in the display mode in the above-described second and third embodiments is not the deletion of the partial image constituting the right-handed instruction notification, but the mode (size, color, shape, display of the image itself) The position etc.) may be changed (changed). In the above-described embodiment, the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is the upper right (right-handed display area 71c) of the display screen 7a, but the display position of the right-handed instruction image 71 is not limited thereto. , And a predetermined position on the display screen 7a. However, it is desirable to display on the outer periphery side (screen peripheral side) of the display screen 7a in order to avoid becoming an obstacle to the production symbol game effect or the big hit game effect (round effect etc.). Furthermore, when a plurality of display devices such as liquid crystal display devices are provided, the right-handed instruction image may be displayed on a display device different from the display device on which the effect symbol game effect and the big hit game effect are performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction image 70 is made up of the left-handed character image 70a representing the character "Please return to the left" and the three left arrow images 70b located above it. However, the aspect of the left hitting indication image 70 is not limited to this, and it is possible to adopt various aspects like the right hitting indication image 71 described above. In addition, the display of the left hitting instruction image 70 (left hitting instruction notification) is to shift to the low base state (left hitting gaming state) after the high base state (right hitting gaming state) ends, that is, the firing of the game ball Since it is necessary to positively show the player to change (return) from “right-handed” to “left-handed”, compared with the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 (right-handed instruction notification), It is desirable to be performed in a mode that makes it easier for the player to recognize, such as increasing the display size or shifting the display position to the screen center.

  In the above-described embodiment, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 in the right-handed display area 71c is from the start of the first round of the big hit game related to the first hit to the end of the high base state thereafter (for the execution of the big hit game Even when the big hit game concerning the consecutive chan is performed, it is continued including the execution of each of the fanfare production, the round production and the ending production). Was supposed to run. On the other hand, the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 continuing from the first round of the big hit game pertaining to the first hit, the time when the fanfare effect and ending effect in the big hit game pertaining to the consecutive chan is performed, that is, the gaming state It is interrupted (temporarily deleted) at the time when the game moves to the special game state or the time to move to the high base state after the special game, and when the fanfare effect or ending effect ends, the display position of the right strike instruction image 71 is the same display position You may restart it by. As described above, even if the display of the right-handed instruction image 71 is temporarily interrupted, the possibility that the right-handed instruction notification during the continuous period becomes difficult to recognize for the player is extremely low (there is no possibility). It is possible to achieve the same effect as the embodiment described above.

  Further, the pre-rendering (continuous pre-rendering) can be performed using a plurality of continuous variable displays, and may be performed only in one variable display (target change). It is called prior production (continuous prior production) including these. Moreover, the prior rendering in the case of being performed only in one time of the variable display (target variation) is also included in the continuous prior rendering. Further, a sub control unit that executes this "prior presentation effect" is also referred to as "prior presentation effect means".

  Also, in the above-described embodiment, etc., the number of rounds for the big hit game has two types of "2R" and "15R", but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds is 3 It may be a kind or more, or only one kind. Furthermore, the opening pattern of the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker) is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the opening time and the number of times of opening per round may vary. It is possible to take the aspect of

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the V passage possibility becomes higher (easier) or lower (substantially) depending on the length of the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round. It becomes impossible) and was set. That is, when the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively long, entering the game ball to the second big winning opening 35 becomes easy, and the second big winning opening 35 If at least one of the entered game balls almost certainly passes through the specific area 39, and the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in V round is relatively short, the second big winning concerned It has been difficult (substantially impossible) to enter the game ball into the mouth 35, and it is assumed that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Instead of this, a movable piece for opening and closing the specific area is provided, and the movable piece is operated based on the number of balls entering the second large winning opening 35 in V round (count value by the ball number counting means). The V passage possibility may differ depending on the operation mode.

  For example, in the case where the movable piece is operated based on the first predetermined number (for example, the first) entering the second big winning opening 35 in V round, the operation mode of the movable piece may be V-passed And the movable piece is operated based on the second predetermined number (for example, any of the second to a prescribed number) of entering balls. The operation mode is a mode in which the V passage possibility is high. And, the big hit where the movable piece operates only in a mode where the V passage possibility is low in V round, that is, the big hit where the movable piece operates only based on the first predetermined number of balls entering the second large winning opening 35 "V non-prediction planned big hit", there is a case that operates in a mode with low V passage possibility and when operated in a high V passage possibility mode, that is, the first predetermined to the second big winning opening 35 The big hit where the movable piece operates based on the number of incoming balls and the second predetermined number of incoming balls may be set as "V-passing scheduled big hit". With such a configuration, as in the above-described embodiment and the like, it is possible to determine the presence or absence of the probability variation function (presence or absence of the high probability state) based on the presence or absence of the game ball passing to the specific area.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the player is given a gaming privilege of generating a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball in the specific area 39 in the V round during the big hit game (during special game). However, the benefits referred to in the present invention are not limited to the occurrence of the high probability state. For example, in a high base state to increase the entry frequency of the game ball to the starting opening, a fluctuation time shortening state (time reduction state) to shorten the fluctuation time of identification information than usual, etc. If it is, the content (type) of the privilege does not matter. Further, based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed through the specific area, one bonus may be given or a plurality of benefits may be given.

  Moreover, although the thing to which this invention was applied to the pachinko (the so-called "V positive machine") which has the specific area 39 as a definite change operation opening was illustrated in the example mentioned above, it is not restricted to this but the specific area In a game machine of a type (so-called "symbol probability change machine") that determines whether or not to give a high probability state based on the result of special symbol equality determination (type of big hit symbol displayed stop) without having 39 Also, the present invention is applicable. Alternatively, the present invention is applicable to a type of gaming machine that does not have the probability fluctuation function. In addition, the special winning opening that can be entered by the special symbol success or failure judgment will be a small hit is equipped with a specific area (V area) in the small winning opening, the game ball entered in the large winning opening in the small hit game It is also possible to apply the present invention to one or two types of pachinko gaming machines in which a big hit occurs when passing through a specific area (V passing) and a big hit game is executed based on the V passing.

  Also, in the embodiment described above, control processing (so-called special figure 2) which digests the second special view reserve (variation display of the second special symbol) prior to the first special view reserve (variation display of the first special symbol) Although the priority variation) is adopted, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be a control process (so-called special figure 1 priority variation) in which the first special view reserve is digested prior to the second special view reserve. Alternatively, priority is not set for the first special drawing reserve digest and the second special figure reserve digest, and the first special figure reserve and the second special figure reserve are digested in order from the oldest stored one. Control processing (so-called entry order (memory order) variation) control processing may be used. In addition, instead of the special figure 2 priority change in the above-mentioned example, the change indication of the first special symbol and the change indication of the second special symbol (digestion of the 1st special figure reserve and the digest of the 2nd special figure reserve) Control processing (so-called special figure 1 and 2 simultaneous fluctuation) executed in parallel may be adopted.

[Others]
Further, as a reference invention of the above-mentioned gaming machine, the following may be made.
(Reference Invention 1)
A gaming machine according to a reference invention 1-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance can enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming machine equipped with
It is an effect which shows the contents of the fluctuation display of specific identification information, and is a prior effect executed with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the particular identification information,
It is an effect indicating the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, and has a specific effect to be executed along with the fluctuation display of the particular identification information,
As the game effect, it has a first game effect and a second game effect,
When the first game effect is executed along with the variable display of the predetermined identification information, and the second game effect is not executed during the variable display of the predetermined identification information, the first game effect is It is production before the article,
When the first game effect is executed along with the variable display of the predetermined identification information, when the second game effect is executed while the variable display of the predetermined identification information is performed, the first game effect is: It is characterized in that it is the specific effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, the game effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined game effect according to the fluctuation display of the identification information is provided, and has the first game effect and the second game effect as the game effect. . In addition, it is an effect indicating the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, and the prior effect performed with the fluctuation display of the identification information before the fluctuation display of the particular identification information, and the fluctuation of the specific identification information It is an effect indicating the content of the display, and includes a specific effect to be executed along with the variable display of the specific identification information. And, when the second game effect is not executed during the fluctuation display of the predetermined identification information in which the first game effect is executed, the first game effect is executed as the advance effect, and the first game effect is executed. When the second game effect is executed during the variable display of the identification information, the first game effect is executed as a specific effect.

  This makes it pay attention to whether or not the second game effect is executed along with the execution of the first game effect, and when the second game effect is executed, the sense of expectation for the result of the fluctuation display of the identification information being executed is If the second game effect is not executed, the second game effect is enhanced, and the expectation for the variable display of the identification information to be executed next time is increased. Also, this makes it possible to diversify the game effects and enhance the game interest.

  Here, since "prior presentation effect" can be performed along with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, the "previous effect" may be performed along with the fluctuation display of the specific identification information. In addition, “content of the fluctuation display of identification information” means a result of fluctuation display of identification information, a game effect (reach type or notice type) executed during fluctuation display of identification information, and fluctuation display of identification information. As a result, it refers to the possibility that a special game will be executed. In addition, “determination means for performing determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (appropriate determination means), identification information display means for fluctuating display of identification information based on the determination result of the determination means, and fluctuation display of specific identification information Prior to the determination by the determination means, based on the prior determination result of the prior determination means and the prior determination means, prior to the determination by the determination means, the variation display of the identification information prior to the variation display of the specific identification information And “pre-effect execution means capable of performing pre-action”.

  In addition, "the acquisition information storage means capable of acquiring acquisition information and storing a predetermined number (plural) of acquired information based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and determination means for determining acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means" is provided. It is also good. In addition, “pre-representation indicating the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, which is executed with the fluctuation display of the identification information before the fluctuation display of the particular identification information” is the advance of the prior determination means It may be executed based on the result of the determination. In addition, “a specific effect that indicates the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, and the specific performance to be executed along with the fluctuation display of the specific identification information” is a preliminary determination result of the prior determination means, or / and It may be executed based on the determination result of the determination means.

  In addition, it is assumed that the first game effect is executed as a pre-effect and when it is executed as a specific effect, and the second game effect is executed as a specific effect (not executed as pre-effect) It may be In addition, when the first game effect is executed along with the fluctuation display of the predetermined identification information, when the second game effect is not executed during the fluctuation display of the predetermined identification information, the first game effect is an advance It is an effect, and the second game effect may be executed along with the variable display of identification information after the next time. In addition, when the first game effect is executed along with the fluctuation display of the predetermined identification information, when the second game effect is not executed during the fluctuation display of the predetermined identification information, the fluctuation display of the identification information after the next time There may be a case where the second game effect is executed along with a case where it is not executed.

The gaming machine of the invention according to the reference invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of the reference invention 1-1,
The first game effect and the second game effect are game effects that indicate the feasibility of the special game.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first game effect and the second game effect are both game effects indicating the possibility of performing a special game. As a result, by performing the first game effect and the second game effect, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the special game execution.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2,
Has a design pattern as the identification information,
As the game effect, it has a reach effect in which two of the three effect symbols are matched and one is variably displayed,
After the reach effect, the stop display is performed in a combination where the three effect symbols match, and then the special game is to be executed,
The second game effect is the reach effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, it has an effect pattern as identification information, and has reach effect as a game effect. Further, after the reach effect, the special game is executed by stopping and displaying the combination in which the three effect symbols coincide with each other, and the second game effect is the reach effect. In this way, attention is paid to whether reach effect is executed along with the first game effect, and when reach effect is executed, expectation is increased for the result of the fluctuation display of identification information being executed, and reach effect is executed. If not, the expectation for the result of the variable display of the identification information to be executed next time is increased. Also, this makes it possible to diversify the game effects and enhance the game interest.

  Here, “stop display in a combination where the rendering symbols match” indicates that three (three digits) identification information (rendering symbols) are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, or three (three digits) identification information ( Stop indication with the symbol (the symbol meaning that the symbol is not the same symbol but the same symbol), which indicates the same effect symbol, or stop and display three (three digits) of identification information (render symbol) It refers to the case where the stop display is performed with the corresponding symbol (for example, “135”, “9 ★ 9”, “Shoto-take plum”, etc. in a predetermined combination).

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 is:
It is equipped with a specific notice effect indicating the feasibility of the special game,
As the specific advance notice effect, it has a first specified advance notice effect and a second specified advance notice effect indicating a possibility higher than the first specified advance notice effect as the possibility of the special game,
The first game effect is the second specified advance effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first specific advance notice effect and the second specified advance notice effect indicating higher practicability than the first specified advance notice effect as the specified advance notice effect indicating the feasibility of the special game. Have. Then, the first game effect is taken as a second specific advance notice effect indicating high practicability. Here, as a specific advance notice effect, a notice effect (second specified advance notice effect) indicating a relatively high reliability (high special game execution possibility) and a relatively low reliability (low special game execution possibility) There is an advance effect (first specified advance notice effect) to be shown. And this 1st game production is made into notice production (reliability degree notice production, 2nd specific notice production) which shows high reliability.

  Thereby, even though the first game effect indicating high special game possibility (reliability) is executed, if the second game effect (for example, reach effect) is not executed, the first game effect is next Even in the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to continue the effect (indicating the reliability of the variable display of the identification information from the next time onwards) as the pre-effect. Thereby, the expectation to the special game is maintained for a long time, and the game interest is enhanced. In addition, when the first game effect indicating high special game execution possibility is executed, and the second game effect (for example, reach effect) is executed along with the first game effect during the variable display of the same identification information The first game effect is a specific effect (the effect) indicating the special game execution possibility related to the variable display of the identification information in execution. This makes it possible to increase the sense of expectation to the special game execution in the variable display of the identification information being executed, and to enhance the game interest.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4,
In the case where the first specific advance notice effect is executed along with the variable display of predetermined identification information, the second game effect is not executed during the variable display of the predetermined identification information,
The first specified advance notice effect is characterized in that it is executed as the specified effect and when it is executed as the advance effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the second game effect is not executed while the variable display of the identification information in which the first specified advance effect is executed is not executed, the first specified advance effect is executed as the specified effect. There are times and when it is performed as a pre-rendering effect. Thus, unlike the second specific advance notice effect indicating high special game execution possibility (reliability), when the first specified advance notice effect indicating low special game execution possibility is executed, the second game effect is subsequently given. Even when is not performed, it may be performed as a specific effect. Thereby, it is possible to make the game sharp by the notice effect that the special game execution possibility to be notified is different. Further, this makes it possible to significantly enhance the game interest when the second specific advance notice effect is executed.

  In addition, the first game effect may be executed as an advance effect or may be executed as a specific effect. That is, it is possible to have a common game effect (preliminary effect) between the pre-effect and the specific effect. Moreover, there may be a case where both of the first advance presentation effect and the second advance presentation effect are executed as the advance presentation and a case where it is executed as the specific presentation.

(Reference Invention 2)
The gaming machine of the invention according to a reference invention 2-1 invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance can enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming machine equipped with
It is an effect showing the contents of the fluctuation display of specific identification information, and is a prior effect starting with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information,
It is an effect indicating the content of the variable display of the specific identification information, and has a specific effect starting with the variable display of the specific identification information,
As the game effect, it has a first effect ,
The first effect is executable as any of the advance effect and the specific effect, and the case where the first effect is performed as the advance effect is more than the case where the specific effect is performed as the specific effect. It is characterized by showing high possibility as the possibility of special game.

According to such a gaming machine, it is an effect indicating the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, and a prior effect starting with the fluctuation display of the identification information before the fluctuation display of the particular identification information; It is an effect indicating the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, and has a specific effect that starts with the fluctuation display of the particular identification information. In addition, the first effect, which is one of the game effects, is executable as any of the advance effects and the specific effects, and the case where it is executed as the advance effect is more than the case where it is executed as the specific effect. The special game possibility is often indicated as a high possibility.

Thereby, it becomes possible to make the special game execution possibility notified to the player different depending on whether the same effect mode is executed as the advance effect or the specified effect, and the game effect can be diversified. Further, this makes it possible to increase the interest of the game by making it pay attention to whether the first effect has been executed or whether it has been executed as a pre-effect or a specific effect.

  In addition, since "prior presentation effect" can be performed along with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, the "previous effect" may be performed along with the fluctuation display of the specific identification information. In addition, it can be executed over (across) the variable display of a plurality of continuous identification information (also referred to as "continuous effect" or "continuous advance effect"). In addition, “content of the fluctuation display of identification information” means a result of fluctuation display of identification information, a game effect (reach type or notice type) executed during fluctuation display of identification information, and fluctuation display of identification information. As a result, it refers to the possibility that a special game will be executed.

  In addition, “determination means for performing determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (appropriate determination means), identification information display means for fluctuating display of identification information based on the determination result of the determination means, and fluctuation display of specific identification information Prior to the determination by the determination means, based on the prior determination result of the prior determination means and the prior determination means, prior to the determination by the determination means, the variation display of the identification information prior to the variation display of the specific identification information And “pre-effect execution means capable of performing pre-action”. In addition, "the acquisition information storage means capable of acquiring acquisition information and storing a predetermined number (plural) of acquired information based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, and determination means for determining acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means" is provided. It is also good.

  In addition, “the effect indicating the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, and the prior effect to be started (executed) with the fluctuation display of the identification information before the fluctuation display of the particular identification information” is determined in advance It may be executed based on the result of the prior determination of the means. In addition, “a specific effect that indicates the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, and the specific effect started (executed) along with the fluctuation display of the specific identification information” is a result of prior determination of the prior determination means, or And, it may be executed based on the judgment result of the judgment unit.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1,
When the first effect is executed as the advance effect, the first effect is restricted to be executed as the specific effect for a predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information related to the advance effect. It is characterized by doing.

According to such a gaming machine, when the first effect is executed as the advance effect, the first effect is executed as the specific effect for a predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the identification information according to the advance effect. Limit that. Thereby, immediately after the first effect as the prior effect indicating the relatively high special game execution possibility is executed, the specific effect indicating the low special game execution possibility despite being the same effect mode It is possible to limit the execution of the first effect . Also, this makes it possible to prevent the player from having a sense of expectation in the game effect to be executed and to prevent the game interest from being reduced.

  Here, “to be restricted” may mean impracticable (prohibit execution) or may decrease the execution frequency (execution probability). In addition, “predetermined period” may be defined by the number of times of variation display of identification information or may be defined by time, and the number of times (one or more) of establishment of a specific condition (e.g. You may prescribe by).

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2,
Having a second effect as the game effect,
The second effect to be executed as the specific effect is assumed to indicate a high possibility as the possibility of the special game than the first effect to be executed as the specific effect,
The second effect is executable as the specific effect only during the predetermined period.

According to such a gaming machine, the first effect and the second effect are provided as game effects. And, when the first effect and the second effect are executed as the specific effect, the second effect is more likely to indicate the possibility of executing the special game than the first effect . Further, this second effect is executable as a specific effect only in a predetermined period. Thereby, it is possible to execute the second effect indicating the special game execution possibility higher than the first effect in the predetermined period, and to improve the fun of the game in the predetermined period.

In the predetermined period, the first effect is limited to be executed as the specific effect (for example, prohibited or decreased in frequency), but instead of the second effect , the second effect is higher in big hit reliability than the first effect as the specific effect . Make it possible to do it. Thus, in the period immediately after the first effect is performed as a pre-effect, together with the first effect is running the game excitement as the specific effect to prevent deterioration, in expectation than the first effect as the specific effect It is possible to improve the game interest by executing a high second effect . As a result, it becomes possible to significantly enhance the game interest in a predetermined period.

The second effect may be a game effect that can be executed only for a predetermined period and only as a specific effect. In addition, although the execution of the second effect as the specific effect is limited to a predetermined period, the second effect as the advance effect may be performed outside the specific period.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2,
Having a second effect as the game effect,
The second effect to be executed as the specific effect is assumed to indicate a high possibility as the possibility of the special game than the first effect to be executed as the specific effect,
The possibility that the second effect is executed as the specific effect in the predetermined period is higher than the possibility that the second effect is executed as the specific effect after the predetermined period has elapsed. .

According to such a gaming machine, the first effect and the second effect are provided as game effects. And, when the first effect and the second effect are executed as the specific effect, the second effect is more likely to indicate the possibility of executing the special game than the first effect . Further, the possibility that the second effect is executed as the specific effect is made higher in the predetermined period than after the predetermined period has elapsed. Thereby, it is possible to execute the second effect showing the special game execution possibility higher than the first effect in the predetermined period with high possibility, and to improve the game interest in the predetermined period.

In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 2-5,
Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance can enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming machine equipped with
It is an effect showing the contents of the fluctuation display of specific identification information, and is a prior effect starting with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information,
It is an effect indicating the content of the variable display of the specific identification information, and has a specific effect starting with the variable display of the specific identification information,
The game effect includes a first specific advance notice effect, and a second specified advance notice effect indicating a possibility higher than the first specified advance notice effect as an execution possibility of the special game,
The first specified advance notice effect and the second specified advance notice effect can be executed as any of the advance effect and the specified effect,
When the first specified advance notice effect is executed as the advance effect, the possibility of the special game is higher than the possibility that the first specified advance notice effect is executed as the specified effect. Often indicated
When the first specified advance notice effect or the second specified advance notice effect is executed as the advance effect, the first specified notice effect during the predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specified identification information related to the advance effect. Is limited to be executed as the specific effect.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is an effect indicating the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, and a prior effect starting with the fluctuation display of the identification information before the fluctuation display of the particular identification information; It is an effect indicating the content of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information, and has a specific effect that starts with the fluctuation display of the particular identification information. In addition, as the game production, it has the 1st specified notice production and the 2nd specified notice production which shows special game execution possibility which is higher than the 1st specified notice production, 1st specified notice production and 2nd specified notice production Each of these is executable as any of the pre-representation and the specific rendition. In addition, when the first specified advance notice effect is executed as the advance effect, it often indicates higher possibility as the special game execution possibility than when the first specified advance notice effect is executed as the specified effect. It is assumed. In addition, when at least one of the first specified advance notice effect and the second specified advance notice effect is executed as the advance effect, the first predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information related to the advance effect is It is set as a limited period which limits that a specific advance notice effect is performed as a specific effect.

  Thereby, the special game executability for notifying the player is made different depending on whether the same effect mode (the first specified advance notice effect and the second specified advance notice effect) is executed as the advance effect or executed as the specified effect, It becomes possible to diversify game effects. Moreover, this makes it possible to focus on the execution as the pre-effect or the specific effect as well as the execution of the first specific advance notification effect or the second specific advance notification effect, thereby enhancing the game interest.

  Moreover, thereby, although it is the same production | presentation aspect immediately after the specific notice production | presentation (1st specific notice production | presentation production or 2nd specific notice production | presentation production) as advance production which shows comparatively high special game execution possibility is performed. Instead, it becomes possible to restrict the execution of the first specified advance notice effect as a specified effect indicating low special game execution possibility. Also, this makes it possible to prevent the player from having a sense of expectation in the game effect to be executed and to prevent the game interest from being reduced.

  Here, “to be restricted” may mean impracticable (prohibit execution), or the execution frequency (execution probability) may be decreased, or the execution frequency of the first specific advance notice effect is decreased to 2) The execution frequency of the specific advance notice effect may be improved. In addition, “predetermined period” may be defined by the number of times of variation display of identification information or may be defined by time, and the number of times (one or more) of establishment of a specific condition (e.g. You may prescribe by).

  In addition, in the case where the second specified advance notice effect is executed as the advance effect among the first specified advance notice effect and the second specified advance notice effect, the predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information related to the advance effect, It is good also as what restrict | limits that 1st specific advance notice production is performed as a specific production. In addition, “when the first specified advance notice effect is executed as the advance effect among the first specified advance notice effect and the second specified advance notice effect, a predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information according to the advance effect, The first specified advance notice effect may not be limited to being executed as the specified effect. In addition, when the second specified advance notice effect is executed as the advance effect among the first specified advance notice effect and the second specified advance notice effect, the first predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information related to the advance effect, It is good also as what restrict | limits that 1 specific notice production and 2nd specific notice production are performed as a specific production. In addition, when the first specified advance notice effect or the second specified advance notice effect is executed as the advance effect, the first specified notice effect and the second specified period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specified identification information related to the advance effect. Any of the preliminary effects may be limited to being executed as a specific effect.

(Reference Invention 3)
In addition, the gaming machine of reference invention 3-1,
A gaming machine that shoots a game ball toward a game area to play a game,
Gaming state control means capable of controlling the gaming state;
And instruction notification execution means capable of executing an instruction notification to instruct which region of the gaming region the game ball should be launched.
In the gaming state, there is at least a predetermined gaming state in which a game ball is fired to play a game toward a predetermined one of the gaming areas,
The predetermined gaming state includes at least a first predetermined gaming state and a second predetermined gaming state,
In the instruction notification, there is a predetermined instruction notification instructing to launch the game ball toward the predetermined area,
The instruction notification execution means can execute the predetermined instruction notification in the same manner in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3-1, at least the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state are set as predetermined gaming states in which a game ball is fired toward a predetermined area in the gaming area to play a game. It is something to prepare. In addition, it is possible to execute predetermined instruction notification instructing to shoot the gaming ball toward a predetermined area in the gaming area in the same manner in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. It has become. Thereby, for the player, although the gaming state is different between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner, so the first predetermined gaming state and the first predetermined gaming state Even in any gaming state of the predetermined gaming state, it becomes easy to recognize the predetermined indication notification.

(Reference invention 3-2)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3-1 described above,
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state,
The instruction notification execution means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined mode in the first predetermined gaming state, and also after the gaming state is shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state The predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state is executed.

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3-2, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the predetermined mode in the first predetermined gaming state, and the gaming state is shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state. Also in the second predetermined gaming state after the transition, the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition is executed. Thereby, for the player, even if the gaming state is shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so the predetermined instruction It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

(Reference Invention 3-3)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3-2 described above,
The instruction notification execution means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state has shifted from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state at a predetermined time in the second predetermined gaming state It is characterized by

  In the gaming machine according to Reference Invention 3-3, the predetermined instruction notification in the case of executing the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state even after the gaming state shifts from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state It is possible to change the mode to a predetermined time in the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, since the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the first predetermined gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

(Reference invention 3-4)
In the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3 described above,
The gaming state control means can control the gaming state from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state,
The instruction notification execution means executes the predetermined instruction notification in a predetermined mode in the second predetermined gaming state, and also after the gaming state is shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state The predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined game state is executed.

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3-4, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the predetermined mode in the second predetermined gaming state, and the gaming state is shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state Also in the first predetermined gaming state after the transition, the predetermined instruction notification in the first predetermined gaming state before the transition is executed. Thereby, for the player, even if the gaming state is shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction notification is executed in the same manner before and after the transition, so the predetermined instruction It becomes easy to recognize the notification.

(Reference invention 3-5)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3-4 described above,
The instruction notification execution means can change the mode of the predetermined instruction notification after the gaming state has shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, to a predetermined time during the first predetermined gaming state It is characterized by

  In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3-5, the predetermined instruction notification in the case of executing the predetermined instruction notification in the second predetermined gaming state even after the gaming state is shifted from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state It is possible to change the mode to a predetermined time in the first predetermined gaming state. As a result, since the mode of the predetermined instruction notification can be changed after the transition from the second predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the predetermined instruction notification.

(Reference invention 3-6)
In the gaming machine according to any one of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-5 described above,
The instruction notification execution means can execute the predetermined instruction notification by displaying a predetermined instruction image instructing the firing of the game ball toward the predetermined area on a predetermined display unit.
The same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-6, it is possible to execute the notification of the predetermined instruction by displaying the predetermined instruction image on the predetermined display means. And, it is possible to display the same predetermined instruction image in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. Thus, for the player, although the game state is different between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, the predetermined instruction image is the same, so it is easy to recognize the display of the predetermined instruction image (predetermined instruction notification). It becomes a thing.

(Reference Invention 3-7)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 3-6 described above,
The instruction notification execution means can display the same predetermined instruction image on the same display unit of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-7, the same predetermined instruction image can be displayed on the same display portion of the display means in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state. As a result, for the player, although the gaming state is different between the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state, the predetermined instruction image and the display position thereof are the same, so the display of the predetermined instruction image (predetermined notification ) Is easy to recognize.

  1 pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 image display devices, 7a display screen, 7b, effect symbol display area, 7c background display area, 8 effect pattern, 9a first effect hold, 9b second effect hold, 9c 1st production hold display area (1st production hold display section), 9d 2nd production hold display area (2nd production hold display section), 20 first starting opening, 21 second starting opening, 30 first large winning opening , 35 second big winning opening, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display), 41b second special symbol display (second special symbol display), 80 main control board (main control unit, game Control means), 81 game control microcomputer (main control unit, game control means), 90 sub control board (sub control unit, effect control means), 91 effect control microcomputer (sub control unit, effect control means), 100 images Control board (image control Parts, presentation control means) 101 image control microcomputer (image control unit, presentation control means).

Claims (2)

Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance can enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming machine equipped with
It is an effect showing the contents of the fluctuation display of specific identification information, and is a prior effect starting with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information,
It is an effect indicating the content of the variable display of the specific identification information, and has a specific effect starting with the variable display of the specific identification information,
As the game effect, it has a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect is executable as any of the advance effect and the specific effect, and the case where the first effect is performed as the advance effect is more than the case where the specific effect is performed as the specific effect. It is considered to show a high possibility as a possibility of special game ,
The second effect to be executed as the specific effect is assumed to indicate a high possibility as the possibility of the special game than the first effect to be executed as the specific effect,
When the first effect is executed as the advance effect, the first effect is restricted to be executed as the specific effect for a predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information related to the advance effect. And
A game machine characterized in that the second effect is executable as the specific effect in the predetermined period . Identification information display means for variably displaying identification information based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Game effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information;
A variable entry ball slot capable of changing into a ball entry possible state in which the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state in which the game ball can not enter the ball;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance can enter the ball when the result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific result;
A gaming machine equipped with
It is an effect showing the contents of the fluctuation display of specific identification information, and is a prior effect starting with the fluctuation display of identification information prior to the fluctuation display of the specific identification information,
It is an effect indicating the content of the variable display of the specific identification information, and has a specific effect starting with the variable display of the specific identification information,
As the game effect, it has a first effect and a second effect,
The first effect is executable as any of the advance effect and the specific effect, and the case where the first effect is performed as the advance effect is more than the case where the specific effect is performed as the specific effect. It is considered to show a high possibility as a possibility of special game,
The second effect to be executed as the specific effect is assumed to indicate a high possibility as the possibility of the special game than the first effect to be executed as the specific effect,
When the first effect is executed as the advance effect, the first effect is restricted to be executed as the specific effect for a predetermined period after the end of the fluctuation display of the specific identification information related to the advance effect. And
A gaming machine characterized in that the possibility that the second effect is executed as the specific effect in the predetermined period is higher than the possibility that the second effect is executed as the specific effect after the predetermined period has elapsed .

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