JP6606711B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a typical pachinko machine representing a gaming machine, whether or not a big hit is made based on a winning at the starting gate (entrance entrance), and when a big hit is won, a jackpot symbol indicating that is stopped and displayed. A jackpot game (special game) is executed in which a round game that opens the big prize opening (special prize opening) is performed a plurality of rounds. In particular, in recent years, there is a gaming machine that is provided with a specific area that can be switched to pass or not at a predetermined timing inside the special winning opening, and is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area. Often seen.

An example of this type of gaming machine is shown in Patent Document 1 below .

JP 2014-171636 A

By the way, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned document, there is room for improvement in the control method of the sorting member that switches whether the passage to the specific area is possible.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That it is an object, in the gaming machine to control the high-probability state based on the passage of a particular region, review the control method of the sorting member for switching whether to pass to a specific area, create new amusement the purpose to be.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
A jackpot game including a specific round game that opens a predetermined winning hole can be executed, and when a game ball that has passed through the winning hole passes through a specific area in the specific round game, the game after the end of the jackpot game A gaming machine capable of controlling the state to a high probability state that is easier to win a jackpot than the normal probability state,
A sorting member capable of taking a first state in which a game ball can pass through the specific area and a second state in which the game ball cannot pass through the specific area;
The distribution member is operated based on the number of winning balls to the winning opening in the specific round game,
A specific jackpot game including a first specific round game and a second specific round game can be executed as the specific round game;
In the first specific round game, when the number of winning balls is a first value, the first member over the difficult passage time when the distribution member in the second state hardly passes through the specific area. When passing difficulty control for controlling to a state is executed, and the number of winning balls is a second value larger than the first value , the sorting member in the second state passes through the specific region. It is possible to perform a passage allowance control that can be controlled to the first state over a possible passage allowance time,
In the second specific round game, the passing difficulty control is executed when the number of winning balls is the first value, but the number of winning balls to the winning port in the specific round game is Even if it becomes, it is a game machine characterized by not performing the said passage allowance control.

According to the present invention, it is possible to create a new interest in a gaming machine that controls to a high probability state based on passage to a specific area .

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 1st big prize apparatus and the 2nd big prize apparatus with which the gaming machine is provided. It is an enlarged front view of the lower right part of the game board with which the gaming machine is provided. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 2, and is a diagram showing display devices provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the main control board of the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure by the side of the sub control board of the same gaming machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a main control board is provided. It is a figure explaining the detail of RAM with which a sub control board is provided. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is a table which shows opening control of a big prize opening, and operation control of a distribution member. It is a table which shows the opening pattern of a big prize opening. It is a table which shows the operation pattern of a distribution member. It is a timing chart which shows the non-passing operation pattern among the operation patterns of a distribution member. It is a timing chart which shows the 1st operation pattern for passage among the operation patterns of a distribution member. It is a timing chart when two open periods in the 1st operation pattern for distribution of a distribution member overlap. It is a timing chart which shows the 2nd operation pattern for a passage among the operation patterns of a distribution member. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) A jackpot determination table. (B) Reach determination table. (C) Normal symbol per determination table. (D) Normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of electric Chu. It is a specific table of a start winning command. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of a main side timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a security control process. It is a flowchart of a 1st big prize mouth illegal winning process. It is a flowchart of specific area illegal passage processing. It is a flowchart of a 1st grand prize opening discharge confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of V large prize mouth process. It is a flowchart of a distribution member solenoid closing process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special symbol variation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot start process. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening operation setting process. It is a flowchart of jackpot release processing. It is a flowchart of a 1st big winning opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a 2nd big winning opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot closing process. It is a flowchart of jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a sub side game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of a 2nd big winning opening winning a prize. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. (A) It is a table | surface explaining an effect mode flag. (B) It is a table | surface explaining a background flag. (C) It is a table | surface explaining an S zone transfer flag. It is a flowchart of a prefetch effect determination process. It is a continuous production random number determination table. It is a flowchart of a change production start process. It is a flowchart of a background process. It is a flowchart of a forced transfer process. It is a flowchart of a notice effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a remaining number suggestion display process. It is a flowchart of a change production end process. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the effect performed during the round game of jackpot game. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the production | presentation performed during the ending of jackpot game. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the production performed when changing to S zone. It is a timing chart which shows the example of execution of a continuous production. It is a variation production pattern selection table at the time-short state and SP reach. (A) It is a figure of the display screen which shows the example of SP reach at the time short common background. (B) It is a figure of the display screen which shows the example of SP reach at the time of background immediately after ST start. (C) It is a figure of the display screen which shows a background immediately after ST start. (D) It is a figure of the display screen which shows the example of SP reach at the time of a latent information background.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine will be described in accordance with the vertical direction and the horizontal direction as viewed from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the backward direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 attached in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply tray 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 is provided for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the bowl. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 that can be operated by the player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which game balls launched by the operation of the handle 60 flow down are surrounded by rail members 4. The game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 7). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball are projected.

  Further, an image display device (image display means) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen (image display unit) 7a of the image display device 7 has variable production symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with variable display (variable display) of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. There is an effect symbol display area for performing display (variation display). Note that the effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as an effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect may be referred to as “decoration design variation effect” or simply “change effect”.

  The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. A left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, a middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and a right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols includes, for example, a plurality of symbols representing numbers “1” to “8”. The image display device 7 includes a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 41a and a second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 5), which will be described later, according to a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

  For example, when winning a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet such as “777”. Further, if it is out of place, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as “637”. This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery with the image display device 7 rather than with the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a variation display mode of the effect design, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

  The image display device 7 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the effect symbol as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game (an example of a special game), a demonstration effect for waiting for a customer, and the like. 7a. In the effect design variation effect, effect images other than effect symbols such as background images and character images are displayed in addition to effect symbols such as numbers.

  The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 in accordance with the number of first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. The display of the effect hold image 9 is displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 43a (see FIG. 5) to be described later or the second special figure hold display unit 43b. The stored number of the second special figure hold can be easily shown to the player.

  A center decorative body 10 is disposed near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 20 described later is formed at the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. In addition, a warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow a game ball to flow from the entrance and to flow out from the exit to the stage portion 11. A panel movable body 15 is disposed in the retracted state on the center decorative body 10.

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, there is a first start opening (an example of the entrance entrance, the first entrance entrance, the fixed entrance entrance, the fixed start entrance) where the ease of entering the game ball does not always change. (Also referred to as a first start winning opening) 20 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first start port 20 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (a jackpot lottery, that is, determination of acquisition of a jackpot random number or the like).

  Further, below the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a second start opening (an example of a entrance entrance, also referred to as a second entrance entrance, a variable entrance entrance, a variable start entrance, and a second start winning entrance) 21. An ordinary variable winning device (so-called electric Chu) 22 is provided. The electric chew 22 is also referred to as an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory). The winning of the game ball to the second start port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery).

  The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (entrance opening / closing member) 23 and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6). The second starting port 21 allows a game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state. That is, the 2nd starting opening 21 is a starting opening from which the ease of entering a game ball can change. The electric chew 22 can be used when the movable member 23 is in the open state as long as it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than in the closed state. It may not be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

  Further, a gate (passage area) 28 through which a game ball can pass is provided at the upper right of the first start port 20 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

  Also, below the gate 28 in the game area 3, a first grand prize device (an example of a special prize means) 31 provided with a first grand prize port (an example of a special prize port, also referred to as a first special prize port) 30 is provided. Is provided. The first big winning device 31 is also referred to as a first special winning means, a first special variable winning device, or a first special electric combination (first special electric combination). The first grand prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (also referred to as a first special prize opening opening / closing member or a first opening / closing member) 32, and opens / closes the first grand prize winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by a first big prize opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 6). That is, the first big prize opening solenoid 33 is a drive source of the opening / closing member 32. The first grand prize opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

  In the upper right of the first grand prize opening 30 in the game area 3, a second big prize device (special prize prize) provided with a second big prize opening (an example of a special prize opening, also referred to as a second special prize opening) 35. An example of means 36) is provided. The second large winning device 36 is also referred to as a second special winning means, a second special variable winning device, or a second special electric combination (second special electric combination). The second grand prize winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (also referred to as a second special prize opening opening / closing member or a second opening / closing member) 37, and opens / closes the second big winning prize port 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by a second big prize opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 6). The second big prize opening solenoid 38 is a drive source of the opening / closing member 37. The second grand prize opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3A, inside the first grand prize winning device 31, a specific area (V area) 39 through which a game ball that has passed through the first major prize winning opening 30 can pass and non- A specific region (non-V region) 70 is formed. In the first grand prize winning device 31, a first grand prize winning port sensor 30 a that detects the winning of a game ball to the first big prize winning opening 30 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. . The specific area 39 is provided with a specific area sensor 39 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area 70 is provided with a non-specific area sensor 70 a that detects the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70.

  Further, the first grand prize winning device 31 distributes the game balls that have passed through the first grand prize winning opening 30 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution that drives the distribution member 71. And a member solenoid 73. The distribution member solenoid 73 is a drive source of the distribution member 71. The distribution member 71 takes a first state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific area 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and distributes the game balls to the non-specific area 70 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. Take the second state. In other words, the sorting member 71 is a shutter member that opens and closes the specific region 39.

  FIG. 3A shows the distribution member solenoid 73 being energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in a first state that allows the game ball to pass to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a. This game ball route is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 3B shows a state where the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 3B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in the second state that prevents the game ball from passing to the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first big prize opening 30 rolls on the upper surface of the distribution member 71 after passing through the first big prize opening sensor 30a and is not specified. Pass through region 70. This game ball route is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is an opportunity to shift to a high probability state described later. In other words, the specific region 39 is a probability variation operating port (probability variation region). On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operating port. On the other hand, the second large winning device 36 is not provided with a probability changing operation port. In other words, in the present embodiment, the first big winning device 31 is a so-called V attacker, and the second big winning device 36 is a normal attacker.

  Here, the arrangement location 6A (also referred to as the first arrangement area 6A) of the first grand prize device 31 (first grand prize port 30) and the second grand prize device 36 (second grand prize port) on the front side of the game board 2 are provided. 35) is provided with a decoration as shown in FIG. 4 in the arrangement place 6B (also referred to as the second arrangement area 6B). The decoration applied to the first arrangement area 6A is referred to as a general decoration 16, and the decoration applied to the second arrangement area is referred to as a special decoration 17. The special decoration 17 is designed to draw the player's attention more than the general decoration 16, and this special decoration 17 makes the second grand prize-winning device 36 look more special than the first big prize-winning device 31 in appearance. It is brewed. That is, in this embodiment, a special feeling is created in the normal attacker rather than the V attacker. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the first big winning device 31 is actually a special winning device (V attacker) having the specific area 39. That is, at first glance, the first big winning device 31 looks like a normal attacker (an attacker without a specific area), and the second big winning device 36 looks like a V attacker.

  Specifically, the general decoration 16 is a decoration sheet having a decorative character print layer designed with the character “wolf” arranged over the front surface of the game board 2, the front surface of the first grand prize winning device 31, and the like. The special decoration 17 is a decorative sheet having a decorative character print layer designed with the characters “XX CHANCE” arranged over the front surface of the game board 2 and the front surface of the second grand prize winning device 36. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, a character image of “XX CHANCE” may be displayed on the display screen 7a when the second big winning device 36 in the jackpot game is opened (FIG. 71A). )reference). This is an effect for reminding the player of the special decoration 17 and notifying the player that the game ball should be shot in order to win the second big winning device 36. Note that the special decoration 17 and the general decoration 16 can be applied in any way, such as by sticking a sticker of a desired design on the game board 2 or a prize-winning device, or by painting ink directly on the game board 2 or the prize-winning equipment. Such a method may be used.

  Further, a star mark decoration 18 is provided at a position in front of the distribution member 71 on the game board surface (the front surface of the game board 2), and the distribution member 71 for switching whether or not to pass the specific area 39 is provided. Suggest location. However, this decoration 18 is not so conspicuous as compared with the special decoration 17.

  Returning to FIG. 2, at the lower part of the game area 3, there are provided a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 6 through which game balls that have not won any winning opening are discharged out of the gaming area 3.

  As described above, the game area 3 in which various winning holes are arranged includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. The method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left-handed. On the other hand, a method of hitting a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is referred to as a right hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing left-handed is referred to as a first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing right-handed. This is referred to as a second flow path R2.

  A first start port 20, an electric chew 22, and an out port 6 are provided on the first flow path R1. The player can aim to win the first starting port 20 by driving a game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1.

  On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second grand prize winning device 36, a gate 28, a first grand prize winning device 31, an electric chew 22, and an out port 6 are provided. The player hits the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, and passes to the gate 28, and wins the second start port 21, the first grand prize port 30, and the second big prize port 35. Can be aimed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a display device 40 is arranged at the right center of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 that variably displays is included. In addition, the display units 40 hold the operation of the first special symbol display unit 43a and the second special symbol display unit 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display unit 41a. A second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (common figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42 is included. It is.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed in response to the winning of a game ball at the first start port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed in response to a winning of a game ball at the second start port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Inform the results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the stop symbol and variable display) is one special symbol that is selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (a special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), an open pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot) is displayed. Then, a special game (a jackpot game) is performed in which the first grand prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened. In addition, the opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

  Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of several types of jackpots to be described later), 1, 2, from the left such as “○ ●●● ○○ ●●” (○: lit, ●: unlit) The jackpot symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. In the case of a loss, a lost symbol in which only the rightmost LED is lit, such as “●●●●●●● ○”, is displayed. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a loss pattern. Note that the lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variably displayed over a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, that each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a winning game ball (win ball) at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (numerical information such as jackpot random numbers) acquired for the winning game are received. ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if the winning is to the first starting port 20, the first special figure holding is stored in the first special drawing storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 6), and if the winning is to the second starting port 21, The second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 6). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

  The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when a special symbol based on the special figure hold can be variably displayed. Digesting a special figure hold means that a jackpot random number corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and a special symbol variable display for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the execution of the variable symbol variable display Even if there is a prize during the execution of a special game or during a special game, the right of lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold display 43. Specifically, each of the special figure hold indicators 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of special figure holds.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed with the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 as an opportunity. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying the normal symbol (variation display) and then displaying the stop symbol. A normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (a normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result) is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by a normal symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (a normal symbol of a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays a normal symbol corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting state. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as “◯◯” (◯: lit, ●: unlit). Further, when the lottery result is a loss, a normal lose symbol in which only the right LED is lit is displayed as “● ○”. You may employ | adopt the aspect which light-extinguishes all LED as a normal lose pattern. Note that the normal lose symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time. The variation display mode is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately lit. The mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at once as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes to the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the common figure storage unit 86 (see FIG. 6). Temporarily stored as figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of pending map holds that can be stored in the pending map storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

  The general map reservation stored in the general map storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the general map storage becomes possible. The digestion of the general symbol hold means that a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold is determined and variable symbol display for displaying the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable symbol display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game Even if there is a case, the right of the normal symbol lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of the general map hold is displayed on the general map hold display 44. Specifically, the general-purpose hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose holds by turning on the LEDs by the number of general-purpose holds.

2. Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that performs control related to game profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition, and effects that are executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (production control board) 90 that performs control, a payout control board 110 that performs control related to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control part, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control part together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107 and a sound control board 106 which will be described later. Note that the sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90 and can control game effects using effect means (the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the panel movable body 15, etc.). That's fine.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board 150 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. A backup power supply circuit 151 is provided on the power supply board 150. The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, the power is turned on / off. A backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or a backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

  A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and inputs and outputs data and signals. An I / O port section (input / output circuit) 87 is included. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

  The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure storage unit 85 (the first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b) and the general figure storage unit 86. The first special figure storage unit 85a and the second special figure storage unit 85b correspond to storage means. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. Each storage area is further divided into four storage areas as shown in FIG. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a jackpot type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first start opening sensor 20a, a second start opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big prize opening sensor 30a, a second big prize opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a non-specification. An area sensor 70a and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

  The first start port sensor 20 a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball won in the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21 a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball won in the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28 a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first grand prize opening sensor 30 a is provided in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball won in the first big prize opening 30. The second grand prize opening sensor 35 a is provided in the second big prize opening 35 and detects a game ball won in the second big prize opening 35. The specific area sensor 39 a is provided in the specific area 39 in the first big winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70 a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the first big prize opening 30 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The normal winning opening sensor 27 a is provided in each of the normal winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 27.

  Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first big prize opening solenoid 33, the second big prize opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first big prize opening solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first big prize winning device 31. The second big prize opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big prize winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the first big prize winning device 31.

  Further, the main control board 80 is connected with a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol hold indicator 43, and a general symbol hold indicator 44. That is, display control of these display devices 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  The main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a ball lending device 120, a ball lending device 130 and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and lending a ball based on information such as a prepaid card inserted) And the launching device 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to win a prize ball. Or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. In addition, the paid-out ball rental is detected by the ball rental sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a single game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, an effect control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 91 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and a data and signal An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

  In the RAM 94, as shown in FIG. 9A, a first special figure holding effect storage capable of storing a first start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on winning in the first starting port 20 is stored. Unit 95a, a second special drawing hold effect storage unit 95b capable of storing a second start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on the winning to the second starting port 21, the first special symbol and the first The variation effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c common to the two special symbols is provided. As shown in FIG. 9B, the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of first special figure reservations that can be stored. Consists of. Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. ).

  Each storage area is divided into a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area as shown in FIG. The start winning command storage area is a storage area for storing a start winning command. The variation effect storage unit 95c also includes a similar storage area.

  As shown in FIG. 7, 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 effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM 103 of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs), background images, etc. Image data is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads out image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effect, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute sound control. Further, in this case, acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 91 is provided in the frame lamp 66 provided in the gaming machine frame 50 and the game board 2 through the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The lighting control of the panel lamp 5 is performed. In detail, the production control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (also referred to as data for determining lighting / extinction and light emission color, or lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light. Light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. Note that data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable panel 15 (see FIG. 2) connected to the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10. The panel movable body 15 is released from the storage state (see FIG. 2) that is compactly folded and stored in the periphery (upper part in the present embodiment) of the display screen 7a. It can be displaced to an exposed state (not shown) that is exposed in front of substantially the entire region.

  Specifically, the production control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the movable board 15 and controls the operation of the movable board 15 according to the operational pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used for creating the operation pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may cause the lighting control of the lamp and the operation control of the movable panel 15 to be executed. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  In addition, an effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a are connected to the sub-control board 90 via a frame relay board 98. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the effect button 63 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the effect button detection switch 63a to the sub-control board 90. The select button detection switch 64a detects that the select button 64 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. When the select button 64 is pressed, a detection signal is output from the select button detection switch 64a to the sub-control board 90.

3. Description of jackpot etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “hits” and “off” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). In the case of “hit”, the “hit symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of “missing”, the “design symbol” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When winning a jackpot, the special prize opening (first big prize opening 30 and second big prize opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of special symbol (type of jackpot) that has been stopped. Is executed. A special game that is executed by winning a jackpot is called a jackpot game.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot game is a multi-round game (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the last round game is completed (Also expressed as ED). Each round game starts with the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time of the big prize opening between round games (inter-round interval) is included in the open round game before the closing.

  There are several types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots. V-passing jackpots (Special Figure 1_ Jackpot symbols 1 to 6 and Special Figure 2_ Jackpot symbol 8) and V non-passing jackpots (Special Figure 1_ Jackpot symbol 7).

  The V passing jackpot is a jackpot that allows passage to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot. On the other hand, the V non-passing jackpot is a jackpot that is impossible or difficult to pass to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on passage to the specific area 39. Therefore, the V passing jackpot is a jackpot that is scheduled to be controlled to a high probability state, and the V non-passing jackpot is a jackpot that is not controlled to a high probability state. The operation control of the sorting member 71 that switches whether the specific area 39 can pass will be described later.

  In the lottery shown in FIG. 1, when the big hit is won, the V passing jackpot is distributed at a rate of 55%, and the remaining 45% is assigned to the V non-passing jackpot. On the other hand, in the lottery shown in FIG. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery (the lottery in FIG. 2) based on the winning at the second start port 21 is more than the jackpot lottery (the lottery in FIG. 1) based on the winning at the first start port 20. It is set to be advantageous to the player.

  There are three types of “V passing jackpot” that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 16R V pass jackpot (Special Figure 1_ Jackpot symbol 1 and 2), 15R V pass jackpot (Special Figure 1_ Jackpot symbol 3), and 13R V pass jackpot (Special Figure 1_ Jackpot symbol 4-6) is there. The substantial number of rounds is the number of round games in which a maximum number of winning balls (9 in this embodiment) can be won in a single winning game. In this embodiment, the jackpots are all formally 16R, but substantially include jackpots of 15R and 13R. By the way, the V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 7) is a jackpot of substantially 13R. Further, the V pass jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (special figure 2_jacket symbol 8) is a jackpot of 16R both formally and substantially.

  [Open Control of Big Winner] As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, in each jackpot, the 1R to 13R and 15R eyes open the first big win 30 and the 14R and 16R eyes are the second big. The winning opening 35 is opened. As shown in FIG. 12, the first big winning opening 30 is opened long (open mode 1) and short open (open mode 2). Similarly, there are a long opening (opening mode 3) and a short opening (opening mode 4) in the opening mode of the second big prize opening 35. The open mode of long open is also called a long open pattern, and the open mode of short open is also called a short open pattern.

  In the long opening of the first grand prize opening 30 (opening mode 1), the first big winning hole 30 is first opened for a maximum of 27500 ms, and then the first grand prize opening 30 is opened again for 1000 ms after a closing period of 1000 ms. It is. The time between rounds is 2000 ms. If the game is played normally, the maximum number of winning balls will be won before the first 27500 ms open period ends, and the next round game will be executed through the interval between rounds. For this reason, the second 1000 ms release is rarely executed. Note that the interval time between rounds is the same 2000 ms in any open mode.

  The short opening (opening mode 2) of the first big winning opening 30 is an opening mode in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened once for an extremely short time of 60 ms. It is rare for a game ball to enter the first grand prize opening 30 during this opening.

  The long opening of the second big prize opening 35 (opening form 3) is an opening form in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for a maximum of 28500 ms. At the time of opening, it is possible to win the maximum number of winning balls.

  The short opening (opening mode 4) of the second big winning opening 35 is an opening mode in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened once for an extremely short time of 60 ms. It is rare for a game ball to enter the second grand prize opening 35 at the time of opening.

  The three types of jackpots that can be won in the lottery shown in FIG. 1 have different winning opening patterns. As shown in FIG. 11, in the 16R V passing jackpot (special figure 1_jacket symbols 1 and 2), long-open release control is performed in all rounds. Note that the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 1 is a jackpot symbol that is informed that it is a V passing jackpot in the variation effect for notifying the determination result of the jackpot winning. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, it is a jackpot symbol in which a gold symbol (3 or 7 in this embodiment) is selected as the final stop mode of the effect symbol. In addition, even when the special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 8 is won, as a final stop mode of the production symbol, the gold symbol of the flat design is selected.

  On the other hand, the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 2 is a jackpot symbol that is not informed that it is a V passing jackpot in the variation effect for notifying the determination result of the jackpot winning. Specifically, it is a jackpot design in which a silver design (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, or 8 in this embodiment) is selected as the final stop mode of the effect design. When the special figure 1_hit jackpot symbol 2 is won, the player is notified that the V passing jackpot is executed by performing a battle battle effect during the jackpot game. In addition, even when the special figure 1_ jackpot symbols 3 to 7 are won, the silver symbols of the double-spotted eyes are selected as the final stop mode of the effect symbols.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, in the case of a V pass big hit of 15R (special figure 1_big hit symbol 3), as shown in FIG. 11, short open release control is performed only for the 14th R, and long open release control is performed for all remaining rounds. If the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 3 is won, a defeat battle effect will be executed during the jackpot game, but then the revival effect will be executed to inform the player that it is a V passing jackpot ( (See FIG. 10).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, in the case of the V passing big hit of 13R (special figure 1_hit symbols 4 to 6), as shown in FIG. 11, the opening control of the long opening is performed from the 1R to 13R, and the short opening is performed from the 14R to 16R. Open control is performed. The opening control of the big prize opening is the same as when winning the V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_hit jackpot 7). Therefore, even if you look at the opening of the big prize opening, you do not know which jackpot you won.

  Also, even if you win the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 4-6, which is a V passing jackpot, or if you win the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 7, which is a non-passing jackpot, you will be defeated during the jackpot game. It is executed (see FIG. 10). When the defeat battle effect is executed, the player normally recognizes that the player has won the V non-passing jackpot instead of the V passing jackpot. That is, even if the special figure 1_jacket symbols 4 to 6 are won, during the jackpot game based on the win, the player is not notified of the V passing jackpot. As will be described in detail later, the player recognizes that the player has won the 13th V passing jackpot by being controlled to the effect mode of S zone after the jackpot game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment is a so-called V-like machine (a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39), and realizes a high probability state latency. This is one of the major features of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment.

  [Operation Control of Distribution Member] Next, operation control of the distribution member 71 (operation control of the specific area 39) at each jackpot will be described. In this embodiment, the distribution member 71 is in the first state (FIG. 3 (A)) and the second state (FIG. 3 (B)) based on the number of winning balls to the big winning opening in one round game. Can be switched between. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, there are three types of operation patterns of the sorting member 71. They are a non-passing operation pattern (operation mode 1), a first passing operation pattern (operation mode 2), and a second passing operation pattern (operation mode 3).

  In this embodiment, 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, and 12R in each jackpot are rounds (operation rounds) in which the distribution member 71 is scheduled to operate (see FIG. 11). The reason why the execution intervals of the operation rounds are separated by one or more rounds in this way is to prevent the opening period of the specific area 39 in the previous round game from overlapping the opening period of the specific area 39 in the next round game. . In this embodiment, the sorting member 71 is controlled to the second state that prevents the passage to the specific region 39 except for the following operation timing.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the non-passing operation pattern (operation mode 1) is an operation pattern in which the number of winning balls (the number of operating opportunity winning balls) serving as the operation trigger of the sorting member 71 is “1”. . Specifically, when the total number of winning balls to the first grand prize opening 30 in one round game (the total number of winning detections by the first big prize opening sensor 30a) becomes one, the second state (passage blocking state) ) In the first state (passing allowable state) over a very short time of 24 ms (corresponding to the difficult passage time). After the elapse of 24 ms, the passage blocking state is restored. In other words, the non-passing operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the sorting member solenoid 73 is turned on for 24 ms when the first ball is awarded to the first big winning opening 30. Note that opening of the specific area 39 over 24 ms (control to allow passage) is referred to as V short opening. It is extremely rare for a game ball to pass through the specific area 39 when V is short open, and basically no V passes.

  In addition, when the sorting member 71 is operated in this non-passing operation pattern, the total period of the 24 ms opening period and the subsequent 1000 ms ball brushing period (ball brushing period related to the specific area 39) is specified. A V effective period is obtained in which the passage to the region 39 (V passage) is treated as valid (see FIG. 14C). In this embodiment, in principle, when V passes outside the V effective period (during the V ineffective period), the abnormal V passing is notified. Until the next round game starts, notification of V abnormal passage is not performed (see FIG. 14D). As a notification of V abnormal passage, for example, a notification mode such as emitting a warning sound from the speaker 67 or displaying an error character on the display screen 7a can be taken. The reason for providing the ball brushing period is that the game ball that has passed immediately before the sorting member 71 returns to the passage blocking state may pass through the specific area 39.

  Even when the first winning is detected during the interval between rounds of 2000 ms, the V short opening operation control (pass difficulty control) is executed (see the broken line in FIG. 14B). In addition, if the number of winning and discharging balls to the first grand prize winning device 31 (first grand prize winning opening 30) does not match when the interval time between rounds has elapsed, the sorting member 71 is caused to perform a predetermined retry operation (FIG. 14 (B)). The retry operation is an operation of controlling the passage allowable state for 200 ms after waiting for 1500 ms and then waiting for 1000 ms. Even if a V passage occurs during the retry operation, the V passage is invalid. The retry operation is the same regardless of which operation pattern is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, the first passing operation pattern (operation mode 2) is an operation pattern in which the number of operation opportunity winning balls is “1” and “3”. Specifically, when the total number of winning balls to the first big prize opening 30 in one round game becomes one, the above-mentioned V short opening operation control is performed, and then the total number of winning balls reaches three. In other words, this is an operation pattern in which the sorting member 71 is controlled to be allowed to pass over a maximum of 31476 ms (corresponding to the allowed passage time). The opening of the specific area 39 (control to the passage-permitted state) over a maximum of 31476 ms is referred to as V-length opening. As long as the game is played correctly, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 when the V length is released. That is, when the V length is open, V passage is easily possible. Even if there is a remaining time for V-length release when the interval time between rounds (2000 ms) has elapsed, the sorting member 71 is returned to the passage blocking state. That is, the opening period of the specific area 39 does not overlap with the execution period of the next round game.

  When the sorting member 71 is operated in this first passing operation pattern, the total period of the V length release period and the subsequent 1000 ms ball brushing period is also the V effective period (FIG. 15 ( C)). Further, during the period from the lapse of the ball brushing period until the start of the next round game, even if the V passing period is determined to be invalid, the V abnormal passing notification is not executed (FIG. 15D). reference). However, if there is no discrepancy in the number of incoming / outgoing balls with respect to the first big winning opening 30 at the time when the interval between rounds (2000 ms) has elapsed, the ball brushing period is not set.

  Even when the third ball winning is detected during the interval between rounds of 2000 ms, the V length release operation control (passable control) is executed (see the broken line in FIG. 15B). Of course, when the first winning is detected during this period, the V short opening operation control is executed. Also, when the third ball winning is detected during the ball brushing period t1 after the V short opening at the time of one ball winning, the operation control for releasing the V length is executed without waiting for the ball brushing period to elapse. . The same applies to the case where the first and third winnings are detected during the interval between rounds. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16, when the third ball winning is detected during the V short opening release period (24 ms) at the time of winning one ball, V does not wait for the V short opening opening period to elapse. Long open operation control is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 17, the second passing operation pattern (operation mode 3) is an operation pattern in which the number of operating opportunity winning balls is “1” and “7”. Specifically, when the total number of winning balls to the first big winning opening 30 in one round game becomes one, the above-mentioned V short opening operation control is performed, and then the total winning ball number becomes 7 balls. If it becomes, it is an operation pattern which performs the above-mentioned operation control of V length opening. That is, in the first pass operation pattern, the number of winning balls that triggers the opening of the V length is “3”, whereas in the second pass operation pattern, it is “7”. The timing at which V passage is possible is slower than the operation pattern for passage 1. Nevertheless, since the operation control for opening the V length is executed, V passage is easily possible.

  Even if there is a remaining time for V-length release when the interval time between rounds (2000 ms) has elapsed, the sorting member 71 is returned to the passage blocking state. In addition, the operation control of the sorting member 71 is performed when the number of actuated winning balls is reached during the interval between rounds, or when the number of actuated winning balls is reached during the ball brushing period t1 after the V short release. This is the same as when the first passing operation pattern is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, there are three patterns in the operation pattern of the sorting member 71. FIG. 11 shows which operation pattern is executed at which round in various jackpots. For 16R V passing jackpots (Special Figure 1_ Jackpot Symbols 1 and 2, and Special Figure 2_ Jackpot Symbol 8, ie, Gold Symbol and Battle Winning Jackpot Symbol), the first passing action pattern is executed at 10R and 12R, The non-passing operation pattern is executed in 2R, 4R, 6R, and 8R. With a V pass jackpot of 15R in real (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 3, that is, a jackpot symbol revived after the battle is defeated), the first pass action pattern is executed at 8R and 10R, and 2R, 4R, 6R, and 12R do not pass A working pattern is executed.

  In addition, there are 3 types of jackpot symbols (special figure 1_ jackpot symbols 4-6, all of which are battle defeats but high-accuracy latency jackpot symbols) in the V pass jackpot of 13R, and the round in which the passing action patterns are executed. Are different. Specifically, in the jackpot based on the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 4, the second passing operation pattern is executed in 2R, the first passing action pattern is executed in 6R, and in 4R, 8R, 10R and 12R. The non-passing operation pattern is executed.

  In addition, in the big hit based on the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 5, the second passing operation pattern is executed in 4R, the first passing action pattern is executed in 8R, and the non-passing is used in 2R, 6R, 10R and 12R. An activation pattern is executed. In addition, in the jackpot based on the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 6, the second passing operation pattern is executed in 6R, the first passing action pattern is executed in 10R, and the non-passing in 2R, 4R, 8R and 12R. An activation pattern is executed. In the non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_jacket symbol 7), the non-passing operation pattern is executed in 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R and 12R.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a round in which a passing operation pattern is executed and a round in which a non-passing operation pattern is executed are provided even in a jackpot game in which V passage is possible. Moreover, even if it is V passing big hit, according to the kind of big hit symbol, the round in which the action pattern for passage is performed turns into a different round. In particular, three jackpot symbols having different rounds that allow V passage are provided as the symbols for the V pass jackpot (latency probability change jackpot) of substantially 13R. In addition, in the case of the latent probability variation jackpot, the number of actuation opportunity winning balls “3” which is different from the number of actuation trigger winning balls “3” in the case of a normal probability variation jackpot (16R V passing big hit or substantially 15R V passing big hit) 7 ”, there is a round in which the operation control for releasing the V length is executed. Moreover, even if it wins any jackpot including the case where it wins a V non-passing jackpot, the action | operation of the distribution member 71 is scheduled in the even-numbered round from 2R-12R.

  Therefore, it is very difficult for the player to confirm the V passage visually by assuming the timing of the V passage by the action of each of these configurations. In this way, gameability is basically realized in which it is determined whether or not to be controlled to a high probability state based on various game effects executed as the game progresses.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is provided a non-passing operation pattern in which operation control of V short opening is executed when the operation opportunity winning ball number becomes “1”. For this reason, it is possible to provide a round in which the first grand prize opening 30 is opened in a long-opening manner in which a winning amount of up to the maximum number of winnings per 1R (maximum number of winning balls) can be expected, but V passage does not occur. It is possible.

  [Various Random Numbers] Here, in the present pachinko machine 1, the lottery for determining whether or not the jackpot is won is performed based on the “big hit random number”, and the lottery for the type of winning jackpot is performed based on the “big hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 18A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of 0-99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the jackpot type random number, the random numbers acquired based on the winning at the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include “reach random number” and “variation pattern random number”.

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of place. Reach is a state where there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed among a plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”) that is a combination of effect symbols indicating a big win. It should be noted that the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed so as to be slightly shaken in the display screen 7a or may be displayed so as to repeat the enlargement and reduction. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0-255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition, the random number acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 includes a normal symbol random number (per hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4). Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not activated is referred to as a “normal probability state (non-high probability state)”. In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 19A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the special symbol variable display by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. Becomes higher.

  In addition, a state in which the function for reducing the variation time of the special symbol display 41 is in operation is referred to as “time-short state”, and a state in which the special symbol display 41 is not in operation is referred to as “non-time-short state”. In the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time when the display result is derived and displayed) is shorter than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern is determined using a variation pattern table that is determined so that a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected more than in the non-temporal state (see FIG. 20). That is, when the function for shortening the variation time of the special symbol display device 41 is activated, it is easy to select a short variation time as the variation time of the variable symbol special display, compared to when the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the short-time state, the special-patch holding pace is accelerated, and an effective winning (a winning that can be stored as a special-pending hold) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit with smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may operate at the same time, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time-short state and do not operate in the non-time-short state. Therefore, in the short time state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-short time state. In other words, a hit determination (ordinary symbol determination) is performed using a normal symbol per-decision table having a normal symbol random number (per hit random) determined to be a hit, which is larger than a normal symbol per-decision determination table used in a non-time-saving state ( (See FIG. 19C). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable symbol normal display by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when the normal symbol display 42 is not activated. .

  In the short time state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is shorter than in the non-short time state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-short-time state, but is 1 second in the short-time state (see FIG. 19D). Furthermore, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 21). That is, the open time extension function of the electric chew 22 is activated. In addition, in the short time state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-short time state (see FIG. 21). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is activated.

  In the situation where the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the open time extension function and the number of times of opening increase function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to the case where these functions are not activated. Thus, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and game balls frequently win the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are activated is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not activated is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the hand-held game balls. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control to support winning at the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry support state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-intrusion support state.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may operate. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42, the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22 Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 be opened more easily than when the function is not activated. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without accompanying the time reduction state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game that has passed through the valid specific area 39 is a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “highly accurate base state”. The high-accuracy base state is terminated when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (161 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game that has not been passed to the valid specific area 39 is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a short time state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low-accuracy base state”. The low-accuracy base state ends when a special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-time-short state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a “low probability low base state”. The low probability low base state may be referred to as a “normal game state”. A state in which a special game (a jackpot game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (a jackpot game state)”. Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “privilege gaming state”. The above highly accurate and high base state is particularly referred to as a “first privilege gaming state”, and the low probability and high base state is particularly referred to as a “second privilege gaming state”.

  In a high base state such as a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously when the game ball is advanced to the right game area 3B (see FIG. 2) by hitting right. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. . Therefore, the player makes a right turn to win the game ball at the second starting port 21 while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for the normal symbol lottery. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of start prizes (win prizes at the start opening) rather than left-handed. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, a right-handed game is played even during a big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 2) by left-handed. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric chew 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first start port 20 than to win the second start port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left turn is made to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start prizes than right-handed.

5. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a so-called pre-reading effect as described later. A pre-reading effect is a special symbol variation based on the starting prize (special symbol variation display) using a starting prize command specified based on numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) acquired by the starting prize. This is an effect that suggests the expected degree of jackpot for the start-up prize prior to the determination of success / failure immediately before starting. As shown in FIG. 22, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes information on whether or not the game is a big hit. In addition, in the start winning command of this embodiment, the start opening information indicating which of the starting openings of the first starting opening 20 and the second starting opening 21 has been won, the game state of the normal probability state or the high probability state. The game status information indicating whether or not the prize has been won is included. The start winning command only needs to include at least whether or not it is a big hit or not, and what information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed.

6). Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Process] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main process program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) setting, various flags, status, counter, and timer Reset etc. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to “0” and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. In this case, random number update processing by software is not necessary.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, the interruption is permitted (S004). While the interrupt is permitted, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU 82, for example, at a cycle of 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a cycle of 4 msec. Various counters by normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) after main timer interrupt process (S005) is finished and until main timer interrupt process (S005) is started next time The value update process is repeatedly executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

  [Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), an output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a first grand prize port sensor) which are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1. 30a, the second big prize opening sensor 35a, the normal prize opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 6)) are read. In the input process (S102), a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  Next, security control processing (S103) is executed. The security control process (S103) will be described later. Subsequently, timer update processing (S104) is executed. In the timer update process (S104), the values of various timers in operation are updated (subtracted). Next, a prize ball control process (S105) is performed. In the winning ball control process (S105), a payout command for paying out a winning ball according to the type of winning hole is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 based on the detection signals of the various sensors read in the input process (S102). . The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 110.

  Next, normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S106) is performed. The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S106) is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of various random number counter values (including normal symbol random number counter values) shown in FIG. 18 includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (main timer interrupt process (S005 ) Until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S106), the starting port sensor detection process (S107), the normal operation process (S108), the special operation process (S109), and the specific area sensor detection process (S110) described later are performed. Execute. Thereafter, a process of outputting drive data of the big prize opening solenoid (the first big prize opening solenoid 33 or the second big prize opening solenoid 38) is performed (S111). That is, the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35 is opened or closed. Then, other processing (S112) is executed, and the main timer interrupt processing (S005) is terminated. As other processing (S112), the second special figure hold indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of special figure 2 reserved balls described later, or based on the number of special figure 1 reserved balls described later. Then, the first special figure holding display 43a is controlled to display the number. Further, based on the number of general-purpose reserved balls described later, the general-purpose reserved display 44 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number.

  Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed (see FIG. 23). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control again. Side timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

  [Security Control Processing] As shown in FIG. 25, in the security control processing (S103), first, the ordinary electric combination illegal winning process (S120) is performed. In this process, the presence or absence of an illegal winning to the electric chew 22 (that is, the ordinary electric role) is detected, and if an illegal winning is detected, an abnormal winning notification for notifying that and an abnormality has been detected. Anomaly detection setting is displayed. Subsequently, a second big prize opening illegal winning process (S121) is performed. In this process, the presence / absence of an illegal winning in the second big winning opening 35 is detected. If an illegal prize is detected, an abnormal prize notification and an abnormality detection setting are performed. Next, a first big prize opening illegal winning process (S122), a specific area illegal passing process (S123), and a first big winning prize discharge confirmation process (S124), which will be described later, are performed.

  Thereafter, a magnetic detection process (S125) is performed. In the magnetic detection process (S125), an input signal from a magnetic detection sensor (not shown) for detecting fraudulent acts using magnetism is read, and if it is determined that a fraudulent act due to magnetism has been made, the fraudulent act detection notification And setting of abnormality detection. If a fraudulent act due to magnetism is detected, the game is subsequently stopped until the power is turned on again. Subsequently, a door opening process (S126) is performed. In the door opening process (S126), when an input signal from a door opening detection sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame 51 or the inner frame is read, it is determined that the front frame 51 or the inner frame is opened. , Notification of door opening.

  Next, unauthorized radio wave detection processing (S127) is performed. In the illegal radio wave detection process (S127), an input signal from a radio wave detection sensor (not shown) for detecting fraudulent acts using radio waves is read, and if it is determined that a fraudulent act has been made, Set the notification and abnormality detection. Thereafter, an impact detection process (S128) is performed, and the security control process ends. In the impact detection process (S128), when an input signal from a vibration detection sensor (not shown) for detecting an improper action that vibrates the pachinko gaming machine 1 is read and it is determined that an improper action is caused by the vibration, Detection notification and abnormality detection are set.

  [First Grand Prize Winning Unauthorized Winning Process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the first big winning prize illegal winning process (S122), it is first determined whether or not the first big winning prize opening 30 is being opened (S130). If it is open (YES in S130), this process ends because there is no illegal winning. On the other hand, if it is not open (NO in S130), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the first big prize opening valid timer is not "0" (S131). The first big prize opening valid timer is a timer that measures the validity period of the prize winning to the first big prize opening sensor 30a. If it is not “0” (YES in S131), this process ends because there is no illegal winning. On the other hand, if it is “0” (NO in S131), then whether or not the passage to the first grand prize opening 30 is detected (whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first big prize opening sensor 30a). Is determined (S132).

  If there is no passage detection in step S132, the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S132), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the first big prize opening valid counter is “0” (S133). The first grand prize opening valid counter is a counter that counts the number of valid winnings to the first big prize opening 30 by a subtraction method. If it is not “0” in step S133, 1 is subtracted from the value of the first big prize opening valid counter (S134), and this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S133), the winning of the first grand prize opening 30 is invalidated (S135), that is, notifying the player of an abnormal winning and not detecting the abnormality. Settings are made (S136). It should be noted that the values of the first grand prize opening valid timer and the first big prize opening valid counter are appropriately set at the start of a round game in which the first big prize opening 30 is opened.

  [Specific Area Unauthorized Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the specific area unauthorized passing process (S123), it is first determined whether or not the specific area 39 is in the valid period (V valid period) (S140). If it is during the effective period of the specific area 39 (YES in S140), this process ends because there is no illegal passage. On the other hand, if it is not during the effective period of the specific area 39 (NO in S140), it is determined whether or not the passage to the specific area 39 has been detected (whether or not the game area has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a) ( S141). If there is no passage detection to the specific area (NO in S141), this process is finished. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S141), since it is a passage to the specific area 39 during the V invalid period, an abnormal winning (abnormal passage) is notified and abnormality detection is set ( S142).

  [First Grand Prize Opening Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the first big prize opening discharge confirmation process (S124), first, whether or not passage to the first big prize opening 30 is detected (first large It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the winning prize sensor 30a (S150). If there is a passage detection, the V grand prize opening / closing counter is incremented by 1 (S151), and the process proceeds to step S152. If there is no passage detection, the process proceeds to step S152 without performing step S151. The V grand prize opening / closing counter is a counter for counting the difference between the winning ball and the discharging ball with respect to the first big winning device 31 (first grand prize opening 30) having the specific area 39 (V area) inside. .

  In step S152, it is determined whether or not the passage to the non-specific area 70 is detected (whether or not the game ball has been detected by the non-specific area sensor 70a) (S152). If there is no passage detection, the process proceeds to step S155. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S152), it is then determined whether or not the value of the V big prize opening / closing counter is “0” (S153). If it is not “0” (NO in S153), 1 is subtracted from the value of the V big prize opening / closing counter (S154), and the process proceeds to step S155. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S153), it means that there has been an illegal ball discharge from the first grand prize opening 30, so that an abnormal winning is notified and an abnormality detection is set (S158). .

  In step S155, it is determined whether or not the passage to the specific area 39 has been detected (whether or not the game area has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a) (S155). If there is no passage detection, the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S155), it is then determined whether or not the value of the V big prize opening / closing counter is “0” (S156). If it is not “0” (NO in S156), 1 is subtracted from the value of the V prize winning opening / closing counter (S157), and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S156), it means that there has been an illegal ball discharge (unauthorized passage to the specific area 39) from the first grand prize opening 30, so that an abnormal winning (abnormal passing) is notified. And setting of abnormality detection (S158).

  [Starting Port Sensor Detection Processing] Next, the starting port sensor detection processing (S107) executed in the main side timer interruption processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the start port sensor detection process (S107), it is first determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), a gate passage process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the gate passing process (S202) is passed and the process proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S203). If a game ball has not won at the second start port 21 (NO at S203), the process proceeds to step S209. If a game ball has won at the second start port 21 (YES at S203), the special figure 2 is displayed. Judgment whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (the upper limit storage number) (S204). If the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 has reached “4” (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is less than “4” (in S204). NO), 1 is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number (S205).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 18A is acquired), and the acquired special random number value is stored in the second special figure storage unit 85b. 2 It stores in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

  Subsequently, a second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), based on the random value group stored in step S206, the second starting winning command is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specifically, if the current gaming state is a high probability state and the jackpot random number is “1”, refer to the location of the second starting port and the high probability state in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. A command “E2H21H” is specified as the second start winning command. The command consists of 2-byte information (1-byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1-byte lower command (for example, 21H)).

  The jackpot random number classification in the table shown in FIG. 22 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 19A). Therefore, the specified second start winning command includes the success / failure information indicating the success / failure of the jackpot.

  In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the high-order command of 2 digits in hexadecimal is information for designating the type of command (being a starting winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start opening information for designating the type of the start opening (whether winning at the first starting opening 20 or winning at the second starting opening 21). Further, the value of the upper digit among the two-digit lower-order commands in hexadecimal number is gaming state information for designating a gaming state (normal probability state or high probability state). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower commands is the success / failure information indicating the success / failure of the jackpot. Note that the rules relating to the generation of the start winning command are an example and can be arbitrarily changed.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

  Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S107), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). . If the game ball has not won the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process is completed, but if the game ball has won the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is on hold. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically the value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached “4” (the upper limit storage number). (S210). If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has reached “4” (YES in S210), the process is terminated. If the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than “4” (NO in S210) ), "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number (S211).

  Subsequently, special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), similarly to the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label -TRND-AS) The reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random value group shown in FIG. 18A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are obtained. It stores in the storage area of the 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a according to the present special figure 1 reservation ball number among 1st special figure reservation storage part 85a.

  Subsequently, a first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), based on the random value group stored in step S212, the first starting winning command is specified using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specifically, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the jackpot random number is “1”, refer to the location of the first starting port and the normal probability state in the starting winning command specific table of FIG. The command “E1H11H” is specified as the first start winning command. The identified first start winning command includes success / failure information indicating whether or not the jackpot is successful.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

  [Gate-passing process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the gate-passing process (S202), the number of normal symbol reservation balls (the number of normal figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter for counting the number of general figure reservations provided in the RAM 84) ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of normal symbol reservation balls (S302), and normal symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 18B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84 as a current value. Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S108) following the start port sensor detection processing (S107). As shown in FIG. 31, in the normal operation process (S108), it is first determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is stopped (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed (S403). If the normal symbol variation display is not in progress (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is “0” (YES in S404), this process is finished.

  If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not “0” in step S404 (NO in S404), a hit determination process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value) stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 86 is read, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. Judge whether or not to hit. Then, symbol determination processing for setting the symbol stop symbol data corresponding to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is “losing”, data corresponding to the “general symbol losing symbol” is set, and if it is “winning”, data corresponding to the “ordinary winning symbol” is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), with reference to the ordinary symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 19D, if the gaming state is the short-time state, the variation of the ordinary symbol is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time-short state, a normal symbol variation pattern with a normal symbol variation time of 10 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normal symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal map storage in the general map storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the memory corresponding to the fourth storage in the general map storage unit 86 is stored. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the usual figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 starts normal symbol variation display using the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of normal symbol variation, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

  If the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is then determined whether or not the regular symbol variation time has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S411), the normal symbol variation display is stopped at the display result (ordinary winning symbol or normal lose symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the sub-control board 90 of the normal symbol fluctuation stop is set (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414), and this process is finished.

  Also, if the normal symbol stop display is being performed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop time set in step S414 has elapsed (S415). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the common symbol stop symbol data is set (S416). (NO in S416)), this process is finished. On the other hand, if it is data of a normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning symbol (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if the time-short state is in effect, the open pattern in the time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL2 in FIG. 21) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time-short state, the open pattern in the non-time-short state (see electric-chu open TBL1 in FIG. 21) is set as the open pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

  Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S401 (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419). Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

  [Special Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation process (S109) after the normal operation process (S108). The special action process (S109) is a process related to the special symbol display 41 and the special prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36). In the special operation process (S109), first, as shown in FIG. 32, a V grand prize winning mouth process (S1001) described later is performed. Then, the value of the special operation status is read (S1002), and any one of the processes corresponding to this value (any one of S1003 to S1009) is executed.

  Specifically, when the value of the special operation status is “1”, special symbol standby processing (S1003) is performed. Further, when the value of the special operation status is “2”, the special symbol changing process (S1004) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “3”, special symbol confirmation processing (S1005) is performed. On the other hand, if the value of the special operation status is “4”, the jackpot start process (S1006) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “5”, the jackpot release process (S1007) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “6”, the jackpot closing process (S1008) is performed. On the other hand, when the value of the special operation status is “7”, the jackpot end process (S1009) is performed. Each of these processes (S1003 to S1009) will be described later. The initial value of the special operation status is “1”.

  [V Grand Prize Winner Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the V big winning mouth processing (S1001), first, a distribution member solenoid closing process (S1101) described later is performed. The distribution member solenoid closing process (S1101) is a process of closing the specific area 39 being opened (the distribution member 71 being controlled in the first state in FIG. 3A is placed in the second state in FIG. 3B). Control process). Following this processing, it is determined whether or not the specific area timer is not “0” (S1102). The specific area timer is a timer for measuring the time related to the operation control of the specific area 39 (operation control of the sorting member 71).

  If the value of the specific area timer is “0” (NO in S1102), it is subsequently determined whether or not the sorting member solenoid 73 is open (that is, energized) (S1103). If the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized (that is, if the specific area 39 is closed (NO in S1103)), then it is determined whether or not the specific area 39 is valid (that is, during the V effective period). (S1104). If it is during the V effective period (YES in S1104), it is the timing at which the ball brush period after the opening of the specific area 39 (see FIGS. 14 to 17) has passed, so the state of the specific area is invalidated (ie, In addition, the V abnormal passage notification setting is set to “not abnormal notification” (S1105).

  Thereby, after the ball brushing period, even if there is a V passage, it is set to a period in which the high probability state is not controlled but the abnormal V passage is not notified. Note that at the start of the next round, the setting of the V abnormal passage notification is switched to “abnormal notification” (see FIGS. 14 to 17). In contrast, if YES in step S1102, YES in step S1103, and NO in step S1104, the process in step S1105 is not executed.

  In subsequent step S1106, retry operation update processing is performed. In the retry operation update process (S1106), the value of the retry operation counter that manages the progress of the retry operation (1500 ms standby → 200 ms release, → 1000 ms standby (see FIG. 14)) is updated. The value of the retry operation counter is “1” corresponding to the 1500 ms standby operation, “2” corresponding to the 200 ms release operation, and “3” corresponding to the 1000 ms standby operation. is there. That is, in the retry operation update process, the value of the retry operation counter is set to “1” at the start of the retry operation, and is updated to the value of the next operation when the operation time of each operation has elapsed. The initial value of the retry operation counter is “0”.

  In a succeeding step S1107, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area operation flag is the value “4” (see the table in FIG. 44) corresponding to the retry operation. The specific area operation flag is a flag indicating an operation pattern of the specific area 39. As shown in FIG. 44, the value “1” of the specific area operation flag corresponds to the first passing operation pattern. Further, the value “2” of the specific area operation flag corresponds to the second passing operation pattern. Further, the value “3” of the specific area operation flag corresponds to the non-passing operation pattern. The value “4” of the specific area operation flag corresponds to the operation pattern of the retry operation. Note that the initial value of the specific area operation flag is “0”, and the value of the specific area operation flag is set to “0” unless the operation period of the specific area 39 (the sorting member 71).

  If the value of the specific region operation flag is “4” corresponding to the retry operation in step S1107, retry operation execution processing is performed (S1108). In the retry operation execution process (S1108), the energization control of the sorting member solenoid 73 is performed so that the operation according to the value of the retry operation counter is executed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the V grand prize mouth sensor detection process (S1109) and the mismatch monitoring process (S1110), and finishes the V big prize mouth process.

  If the ball bite is resolved by executing the retry operation, a new passage detection by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area sensor 70a occurs in the V large prize mouth sensor detection process (S1109), and in the inconsistency monitoring process (S1110) It is determined that the discrepancy in the number of incoming / outgoing balls with respect to the first big winning opening 30 has been resolved (it is determined that the V big winning opening / outlet counter is “0”). In the present embodiment, the next round game is not started until the discrepancy is resolved. If the specific area operation flag does not indicate a retry operation in step S1107, the present process is terminated without executing steps S1108 to S1110.

  [Distributing Member Solenoid Closing Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the distributing member solenoid closing process (S1101), it is first determined whether or not the distributing member solenoid 73 is under energization control regarding the retry operation (S1201). . If the retry operation is not in progress (NO in S1201), it is then determined whether or not the sorting member solenoid 73 is closed (that is, not energized) (S1202). If the distribution member solenoid 73 is not closed (NO in S1202), that is, if it is open, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the specific area timer is “0” (S1203). If the value of the specific area timer is “0” (NO in S1203), the sorting member solenoid 73 is closed (S1204), that is, de-energized. Thereby, the sorting member 71 controlled to the first state in FIG. 3A is controlled to the second state in FIG. 3B, that is, the specific area 39 being opened is closed.

  Then, the value of the specific area timer is set to “250” in order to set the ball brush period (see FIG. 14 and the like) after the specific area 39 is closed (S1205). The value set in the specific area timer is decremented by 1 every time the timer update process (step S104 in FIG. 24) is executed. That is, 1 is subtracted every 4 ms. Therefore, if the value of the specific area timer set to “250” becomes “0”, 1000 ms has elapsed. If YES in step S1201, YES in step S1202, and YES in step S1203, the process ends without executing steps S1204 and S1205.

  [Special Symbol Waiting Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the special symbol waiting process (S1003), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls (that is, the number of special figure 2 reserved balls) at the second start port 21 is “0”. Is determined (S1401). Special Figure 2 If the number of reserved balls is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second start port 21, the first start It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the first starting port 20, it has already been It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as a standby screen (a demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413). If so (YES in S1413), the process ends. If not (S1413) NO), after waiting for elapse of a predetermined standby time, a customer standby command for displaying a standby screen is set (S1414).

  In step S1401, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not “0” (NO in S1401), that is, storing a random number counter value group acquired due to winning at the second starting port 21 (holding information in Special Figure 2) ) Is performed, a special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) described later are performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 2 reserved ball number by one (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first hold in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to is cleared (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  Also, when the figure 2 reserved ball number is “0” but the figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information of the special figure 2, When there is one or more random number counter value group storages (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to winning at one start port 20, special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) and special figure described later One variation pattern selection process (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball number by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was put on hold. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to “2” and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including fluctuation time information) are included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol change display based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is more likely to win the big hit (V pass big hit) that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 10). reference).

  [Special Figure 2 Big Hit Determination Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Determination Process)] The special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402) and the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408) are based on FIG. 36 because the processing flow is the same. It explains collectively. As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, a jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first of the second special figure reservation). Read the jackpot random number counter value. In the special figure 1 big hit determination process (S1408), the big hit stored in the first storage area of the first special figure holding storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the first storage area corresponding to the first special figure holding). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, a jackpot determination table (FIG. 19A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), a table for non-high probability state (big hit determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 19A). Whether the value is a big hit or not is determined based on “0” to “164”) (S1504). On the other hand, if the state is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “0” to “649”) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 19A)? It is determined whether or not (S1505). Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called MAX type gaming machine. That is, a so-called sweet digital type gaming machine (a gaming machine having a jackpot winning probability of about 1/100 in a normal probability state) or a so-called middle type gaming machine (a jackpot winning probability in a normal probability state is 1/200 to 1/300). It is a gaming machine that is harder to win a big hit in the normal probability state than the preceding and following gaming machines).

  If the result of the jackpot judgment (S1504, S1505) is “big jackpot”, the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read and the type of jackpot symbol is determined based on the jackpot type judgment table shown in FIG. Is determined (S1506). After determining the type of jackpot symbol, the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84. (S1508), and this processing is finished. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is “lost”, the special figure stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the special symbol buffer (S1508), and this processing is completed.

  [Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] The special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) have the same process flow. A description will be given based on FIGS. 37 and 38. As shown in FIG. 37, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a short time state (whether or not the short time flag is ON). (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is not the time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If ON (YES in S1602), refer to the non-short-time state medium jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the non-short-time state and jackpot in the variation pattern determination table (variation pattern determination table) shown in FIG. 20). A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 20, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Here, SP reach (reach reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the table allocation rate is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for jackpot winning) is higher than normal reach. Has been. In this embodiment, the super reach is executed through normal reach.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1602, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC value) is a reach-achieved random value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 19B, the reach establishment random number value is “0” to “27” in the non-short-time state, and “0” to “11” in the time-short state. That is, the time-short state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-short state. This is in order to increase the speed of digestion of special figure hold by making more reachless loses with short fluctuation times in the short time state selected.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, when there is a reach loss, the reach loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short state among the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach) (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, when there is no reach loss, the reachless loss table during the non-time-short state (the non-time-short among the variation pattern determination 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 portion corresponding to the loss without reach (S1606). At the time of the loss without reach, a function of shortening and changing according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern with a short variation time is selected compared to when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It has come to be.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the short-time state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 38, the reference variation pattern determination table is the table in the short-time state (the variation pattern shown in FIG. 20). Processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as steps S1602 to S1606 except that the determination table is set to a portion corresponding to the short-time state.

  In other words, if it is a big hit (YES in S1607), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the big hit in the short time state of FIG. 20 (S1608). If it is a loss with reach (NO in S1607 and YES in S1609), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss in reach in the short-time state of FIG. S1610). If the loss is not reached (NO in S1607 and S1609), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the lossless reach in FIG. 20 (S1611). .

  In the variation pattern determination table during the short-time state (the portion corresponding to the short-time state in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20), the function of the shortening variation according to the number of retained balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of retained balls “ Works when 2 ”to“ 4 ”. That is, the shortening variation is more easily selected than in the non-time-short state. Further, the variation time as the shortening variation is shorter in the short-time state than in the non-short-time state. That is, the variation pattern determination table in the short-time state is a table in which the variation time is shorter than the variation pattern determination table in the non-short-time state.

  After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the selected variation pattern is set as shown in FIG. 37 (S1612), and this process ends. The variation pattern information set in step S1612 is included in the variation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1003), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

  [Special Symbol Variation Processing] As shown in FIG. 39, in the special symbol variation processing (S1004), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. It is determined whether or not (see) has elapsed (S1701). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1701), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1701), the variation stop command is set (S1702), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1703). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the special symbol variation display with the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1704), this processing is ended.

  [Special Symbol Determination Process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the special symbol determination process (S1005), first, the special symbol stop time (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 20). It is determined whether or not elapses (S1801). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1801), this process is immediately terminated. Thereby, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1801), game state management processing described later is performed (S1802).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1803), game state reset processing described later is performed (S1804). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to “4” (S1805). In order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening is set (S1806), and the jackpot opening command (see FIG. 10) is set (S1807). In the opening setting, the opening time of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

  Subsequently, the value of the special electric utility operation valid counter is set to “16”, and this process is finished. The special electric combination operation valid counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of round games in the jackpot game. This counter is also referred to as a remaining round number counter.

  If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1803 (NO in S1803), since the jackpot game is not started, the special operation status is set to “1” (S1809), and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Management Process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the game state management process (S1802), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of executions of the special symbol variation display executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002). It is determined whether or not it is “0” (S2003). If “0” (YES in S2003), the probability variation flag is turned off (S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to “161” when shifting to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time counter that decrements the number of executions of the special symbol change display executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006). It is determined whether it is “0” (S2007). If it is “0” (YES in S2007), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S2008). If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step 2009. In this pachinko machine 1, the value of the hour / hour counter is set to “100” in the low accuracy / high base state at the time of transition to the time reduction state, and the value of the hour / hour counter is “161” in the high accuracy / high base state. To be set. This point will be described later.

  In step S2009, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has just been set (information on whether or not it is in a high probability state, information on whether or not it is in a short time state) in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, this process is finished.

  [Game State Reset Process] As shown in FIG. 42, in the game state reset process (S1804), it is first determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101). If it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). In addition, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (S2103). In other words, during the execution of the jackpot game, the non-high probability state and the non-short-time state are controlled. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time-short state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game. Note that the low base state in the present embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to frequent opening of the electric chew 22 and is not based on the base up based on the operation of the big winning device. Absent.

  [Big jackpot start process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the big jackpot start process (S1006), it is first determined whether or not the jackpot opening time has elapsed (S2301). If it has not elapsed, the process is immediately terminated. If it has elapsed, the special winning opening operation setting process (S2302) is performed.

  [Big prize opening operation setting process] As shown in FIG. 44, in the special winning opening operation setting process (S2302 or S2812), first, the value of the special operation status is set to "5" (S2401). Next, the operation setting for the 1R big prize opening is performed (S2402). That is, the release mode corresponding to the round to be executed is set so that the big winning opening is opened with an open pattern (see FIG. 11) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Specifically, for example, when the special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 is won and the first round is started, drive data for starting the operation of the release mode 1 of FIG. 12 is set. After the execution of step S2402, when the process of step S111 in FIG. 24 (drive data output process of the big prize opening solenoid) is executed, the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 30 or the second big prize opening 35) is opened. Is done.

  Subsequently, 1 is subtracted from the value of the special electric utility operation valid counter (remaining round number counter) (S2403). Then, a round designation command (see FIG. 10) including information indicating the round game to be executed is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2404). Next, 1 is added to the value of the special electric power operation frequency counter (S2405). The special electric power operation frequency counter is a counter that counts the number of round games executed. This counter is also called an execution round number counter.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the value of the specific area operation flag to a value corresponding to the operation pattern of the sorting member 71 during the round game to be executed (S2406). Specifically, for example, when the special figure 1_hit jackpot symbol 1 is won, if the round game to be executed is the first round, the value of the specific area action flag is set to “0” corresponding to no action, The second round is set to “3” corresponding to the non-passing operation pattern, and the tenth round is set to “1” corresponding to the first passing operation pattern (FIG. 11). reference).

  After that, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not there is an operation in the specific area 39 in the round game to be executed, that is, the value of the specific area operation flag is “1”, “2” or “3”. Whether or not (S2407), the process ends if NO, but if YES, the retry operation counter is cleared to “0” (S2408), and the process ends. As described above, in this embodiment, the retry operation counter is cleared to “0” at the start of execution of the operation round.

  [Big Bonus Release Process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the big jackpot release process (S1007), it is first determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is being opened (S2501). If the first big prize opening 30 is being opened (YES in S2501), a first big prize opening sensor detection process (S2502) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2504. On the other hand, if the first big prize opening 30 is not open (NO in S2501), that is, if the second big prize opening 35 is open or any of the big prize openings are closed, the second big prize opening sensor is detected. The process (S2503) is performed and the process proceeds to step S2504.

  In step S2504, it is determined whether or not the value of the grand prize winning prize counter is “9” or more. The grand prize winning prize counter is a counter that counts the total number of winning balls to the big winning prize in one round game by an addition method. The counter is counted up in steps S2502 and S2503.

  If the determination result in step S2504 is NO, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the big prize opening operation timer is “0” (S2505). The special winning opening operation timer is a timer for measuring the operating time (opening time and closing time, see FIG. 12) of the special winning opening. If the value of the big prize opening operation timer is not “0” in step S2505 (YES in S2505), the process is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, if the value of the big prize opening action timer is “0” (NO in S2505), the value of the big prize opening action counter is decremented by 1 (S2506), and the value of the big prize opening action counter is “ It is determined whether it is “0” (S2507). The special winning opening operation counter is a counter for managing the progress of the operation of the special winning opening. For example, in the release mode 1 of FIG. 12, the counter value “3” is assigned to the first 27500 ms opening operation. The counter value “2” is assigned to the 1000 ms closing operation (closing operation), and the counter value “1” is assigned to the second 1000 ms opening operation. If the value of the big prize opening operation counter is “0” in step S2507 (YES in S2507), since all the actions of the big prize opening in one round game have been completed, the process proceeds to step S2509. .

  On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2507 is NO, the next operation of the special winning opening is set (S2508), and this process is finished. In step S2508, for example, if the value of the big prize opening operation counter is updated to “2” by the process in step S2506, data for performing an operation of closing the big prize opening for 1000 ms is set.

  If YES is determined in any one of steps S2504 and S2507 (that is, if the condition for closing the special prize opening is satisfied), the process proceeds to step S2509. In step S2509, it is determined whether or not the first big prize opening 30 is being opened. If the determination result is YES, the first big prize opening 30 is set to be closed (S2510). By this processing, the first grand prize winning opening 30 is closed. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2509 is NO, the second large winning opening 35 is set to be closed (S2511). With this process, the second grand prize winning opening 35 is closed.

  In a succeeding step S2512, the value of the special operation status is set to “6”. Then, the ball winning time of the big prize opening (that is, the interval time between rounds, in this embodiment, 2000 ms (see FIG. 12)) is set in the big prize opening operation timer (S2513), and this process is finished.

  [First Grand Prize Opening Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the first big prize opening sensor detection process (S2502 or S2803), first, whether or not there is a passage to the first big prize opening 30 (that is, the first prize winning opening sensor detection process). It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the special prize opening sensor 30a (S2601). If there is no passage detection (NO in S2601), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S2601), a first grand prize opening prize command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that there has been a prize at the first big prize opening 30 is set in the output buffer ( S2602).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the grand prize winning prize counter is “9” or more (S2603). If it is 9 or more (YES in S2603), this process is finished immediately because it is an over-winning. On the other hand, if it is less than 9 (NO in S2603), 1 is added to the value of the big prize winning prize counter (S2604). Whether the round game being executed is an operation round in which the operation control of the specific area 39 is performed, that is, whether the value of the specific area operation flag is 1 to 3 (see the table in FIG. 44). It is determined whether or not (S2605). If it is not an operation round (NO in S2605), the process is immediately terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is an operation round (YES in S2605), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the big prize winning prize counter is “1”, that is, whether or not it is the first prize. (S2606). If the determination result is YES, 24 ms is set in the specific area timer (S2607) and the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, that is, the distribution member 71, in order to perform the V short opening operation control (see FIG. 13). Is controlled to the first state of FIG. 3A (S2608). Then, the specific area 39 is set to be effective (S2609), that is, set to the V effective period, and this processing is finished. The specific area 39 opened here is closed in the above-described sorting member solenoid closing process (FIG. 34).

  If NO is determined in step S2606, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is “3”, that is, whether or not the third ball is won (S2610). . If the determination result is YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the specific area operation flag is “1” indicating the first passing operation pattern (S2611). If this determination result is NO, the processing is immediately terminated, but if YES, 31476 ms is set in the specific area timer (S2607) in order to perform operation control for releasing the V length (see FIG. 13), and the distribution member The solenoid 73 is energized (S2608), and the specific area 39 is set to be effective (S2609).

  If NO is determined in step S2610, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is “7”, that is, whether or not the seventh ball is won (S2612). . If the determination result is NO, the process is immediately terminated, but if YES, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific region operation flag is “2” indicating the second passing operation pattern (S2613). . If this determination result is NO, the processing is immediately terminated, but if YES, 31476 ms is set in the specific area timer (S2607) in order to perform operation control for releasing the V length (see FIG. 13), and the distribution member The solenoid 73 is energized (S2608), and the specific area 39 is set to be effective (S2609).

  Thus, the operation control of the specific area 39 shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 is realized. According to such operation control of the specific area 39, the opening timing of the specific area 39 varies greatly according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol and the number of round games. For this reason, gameability is realized in which it is difficult for the player to predict the opening timing of the specific area 39.

  [Second Grand Prize Opening Sensor Detection Processing] As shown in FIG. 47, in the second big winning prize opening sensor detection processing (S2503 or S2804), first, whether or not there is a passage to the second big winning prize opening 35 (that is, second It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the special prize opening sensor 35a (S2701). If there is no passage detection (NO in S2701), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S2701), a second grand prize opening prize command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that there has been a prize at the second big prize opening 35 is set in the output buffer ( S2702).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more (S2703). If it is 9 or more (YES in S2703), this process is immediately terminated because it is an over win. On the other hand, if it is less than 9 (NO in S2703), 1 is added to the value of the big prize winning prize counter (S2704), and this process is terminated.

  [Big Bonus Closure Processing] As shown in FIG. 48, in the big jackpot closing processing (S1008), first, it is determined whether or not it is a ball game period (that is, an interval between rounds) of a round game in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened. Determination is made (S2801). If the determination result is YES, the first big prize opening sensor detection process shown in FIG. 46 is performed (S2802), and the process proceeds to step S2804. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2801 is NO, the second big prize winning port sensor detection process shown in FIG. 47 is performed (S2803), and the process proceeds to the step S2804. This is done in consideration of the fact that a game ball may be detected by the first big prize opening sensor 30a or the second big prize opening sensor 35a during the ball brushing period.

  Subsequently, in step S2804, it is determined whether or not the ball winning time of the special winning opening has elapsed. If it has not elapsed (NO in S2804), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if it has elapsed (YES in S2804), it is then determined whether or not an abnormality detection setting (S158) has been made in the first big prize opening discharge confirmation process (FIG. 28) (S2805). If the determination result is YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the V big prize opening / closing counter is “0” (S2806). If the determination result is NO, since there is a discrepancy in the number of incoming and outgoing balls with respect to the first big winning opening 30 at the time of the interval between rounds, the value of the specific area operation flag corresponds to the retry operation “4”. "(S2807), and the process is terminated. As a result, a retry operation is executed (see FIG. 33).

  If NO in step S2805, or YES in step S2806, the process proceeds to step S2808. In step S2808, it is determined whether the operation control of the specific area 39 has been performed, that is, whether the value of the specific area operation flag is any one of 1 to 3 (see the table in FIG. 44). If the determination result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2810. If the determination result is YES, the operation end of the specific area 39 is set (S2809), and then the process proceeds to step S2810. In the process of step S2809, if the sorting member solenoid 73 is in an energized state, it is switched to a non-energized state. This prevents the specific area 39 from being continuously released (the distribution member 71 is kept controlled to the first state) over a plurality of round games.

  In the subsequent step S2810, the value of the big prize winning prize counter is cleared to “0”. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the special power combination operation valid counter (remaining round number counter) is “0” (S2811). If it is not “0” (NO in S2811), since there is still an unexecuted round game, the big prize opening operation setting process already described with reference to FIG. 44 is performed (S2812), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2811 that it is “0”, the special action status is set to “7” because all round games in the running jackpot game are over (S2813). Then, it is determined whether or not there is a passage to the specific area 39 during execution of the jackpot game (S2814). This determination is made with reference to the value of the V flag described later.

  If the decision result in the step S2814 is YES, a jackpot ending setting at the time of passing V is set (S2815), and an ending command at the time of passing V (see FIG. 10) is set in the output buffer (S2816). On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S2814 is NO, a jackpot ending setting when V is not passed is set (S2817), and an ending command (see FIG. 10) when V is not passed is set in the output buffer (S2818). In the jackpot ending setting, the ending time of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

  [Big Jack End Process] As shown in FIG. 49, in the big jackpot end process (S1009), it is first determined whether or not the ending time of the jackpot game has passed (S3001), and if the ending time has not passed (S3001). NO), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S3001), the jackpot flag is turned off (S3002), and the special operation status is set to “1” (S3003). Thus, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1003) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 32). Thereafter, a game state setting process (S3004) is performed and this process is terminated.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the game state setting process (S3004), it is first determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S3101). The V flag is a flag indicating that there has been an effective passage to the specific area 39, and is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 51) described later. If the V flag is not ON (NO in S3101), the hour / hour flag is turned ON (S3102), “100” is set in the hour / hour counter (S3103), and the process proceeds to step S3109. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a non-high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy base state ends when either of the special symbol variable display is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is won. The 100 times corresponds to the first entry support upper limit number of times.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S3101, the probability variation flag is turned on (S3104), and “161” is set to the probability variation counter (S3105). Thereafter, the V flag is turned OFF (S3106). Subsequently, the time reduction flag is turned on (S3107), "161" is set in the time reduction counter (S3108), and the process proceeds to step S3109. As a result, the gaming state after the current jackpot game becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a highly accurate high base state). This high-accuracy base state ends when the special symbol variable display is performed 161 times or the next jackpot is won. The 161 times corresponds to the high-accuracy upper limit number and the second pitching support upper limit number.

  In step S3109, the gaming control microcomputer 81 sets a gaming state designation command including information on the gaming state that has been set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the game state setting process ends.

  [Specific Area Sensor Detection Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S110) subsequent to the special operation process (S109). In the specific area sensor detection process (S110), as shown in FIG. 51, it is first determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S3201). If it is determined in step S3201 that there is no detection (NO in S3201), the process immediately ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a detection (YES in S3201), it is subsequently determined whether or not the V is valid (S3202). If it is not during the V effective period (NO in S3202), this processing is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if it is during the V effective period (YES in S3202), the V flag is turned on (S3203), the V passing command is set (S3204), and this process is finished. The V pass command is a command for notifying that the sub control board 90 has passed V.

7. Operation of effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the explanation of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. 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 the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, a CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are performed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are maintained normally (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The effect determination random number includes a random effect pattern determining random number for determining a variable effect pattern, a notice effect determining random number for determining various notice effects, and a continuous effect random number for executing a continuous effect. Etc. The random number update method may be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Random values may not be added one by one at the time of update, but may be added two by two. The same applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command uses the image display device 7 in accordance with the command to execute various effects (effect design variation effect, jackpot effect (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), etc.) associated with the jackpot game. . The sub control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 or the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as various effects are executed by the image control board 100. 66 is caused to emit light, or the movable panel 15 is driven. Next, the production control microcomputer 91 permits interruption (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are permitted, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

  [Reception Interrupt Processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 53, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is external to the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the input has been made to the INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the processing is terminated, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). This reception interrupt process is a process executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed each time an interrupt pulse with a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 54, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a.

  Subsequently, lamp data output processing (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data created in the lamp process (S4304) or other processes in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later and the lamp data is controlled in order to cause the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light at a timing suitable for the production. Output to the substrate 107. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode according to the lamp data.

  Next, drive control processing (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the movable board 15) is created or output so as to drive the movable board 15 at a timing that matches the performance. That is, the panel movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for setting the reset of the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is finished.

  [10 ms Timer Interrupt Processing] The 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse with a 10 msec cycle is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 55, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4301) described later is performed. Next, switch state acquisition processing is performed in which the switch data created in the 1 ms timer interrupt processing is stored in the RAM 94 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4302). Subsequently, a switch process (S4303) for setting the display content of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed.

  Thereafter, a ramp process (S4304) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4304), the creation of lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and the time management of the light emission effect are performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4305) is performed. In the sound control process (S4305), sound data (data for controlling sound output from the speaker 67) is created, output to the sound control board 106, time management of sound effects, and the like. Thereby, the sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67.

  Then, other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4306), and this processing is terminated.

  [Reception Command Analysis Processing] As shown in FIG. 56, in the reception command analysis processing (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a game state designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If received, a sub-side gaming state setting process (S4402) described later is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command (see FIG. 10) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs an opening effect selection process (S4404). In the opening effect selection process (S4404), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (contents) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command (see FIG. 10) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4406) to be described later. Do.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a second grand prize winning command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407). S4408).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command (see FIG. 10) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4410) to be described later. .

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a start winning command (first start winning command or second start winning command) is received from the main control board 80 (S4411). Pre-reading effect determination processing (S4412) is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change start command (a special figure 1 change start command or a special figure 2 change start command) is received from the main control board 80 (S4413). A variation effect start process (S4414) described later is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a change stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if received, performs a change effect end process (S4416) described later.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4417), and if received, sets the V passing flag to ON (S4418). In this embodiment, there is no notification that there has been a V passage at the timing at which the V passage has occurred (that is, the timing at which the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the V passage command).

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4419), processing based on a received command other than the above commands (for example, processing based on a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed, and the received command analysis processing is completed. .

  [Sub-side Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 57, in the sub-side game state setting process (S4402), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the received game state designation command (S4501). Based on the information included in the gaming state designation command, the gaming state flag is set. The game state flag is a flag indicating a game state set at the present time. As shown in the table in FIG. 57, if the gaming state flag is “1”, it indicates a non-high probability state and a non-short-time state (normal gaming state), and if the gaming state flag is “2”, it is not high. If the probability state and the short time state (low probability high base state) are indicated, and the gaming state flag is “3”, the high probability state and the short time state (high probability high base state) are indicated.

  If it is determined in step S4502 that the gaming state is not the short-running state (NO in S4502), the game state flag value is set to “1” because of the normal gaming state (S4503), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state is the short time state (YES in S4502), it is then determined whether or not it is the next high probability state (S4504). If it is not a high probability state (NO in S4504), it is a low probability and high base state, so the value of the game state flag is set to “2” (S4505), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S4504), since it is a high-accuracy high-base state, the value of the game state flag is set to “3” (S4506), and this process is terminated.

  [Round Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 58, in the round effect selection process (S4406), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the big hit game being executed is in a high base state (a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base). It is determined whether or not it is based on winning in (Status) (S5001). Information regarding the gaming state at the time of winning is included in the round designation command. In addition, you may perform acquisition of the information regarding the game state at the time of winning by referring to a game state flag.

  If “NO” in the step S5001, that is, if the winning is in the low base state (non-short-time state), the process proceeds to a step S5002. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S5001, that is, if the winning is in the high base state, the process proceeds to a step S5035 in FIG.

  [At the time of winning in the low base state (non-temporary short state)] The round performance when winning the jackpot in the low base state varies depending on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. Information on the type of winning jackpot symbol is included in the round designation command (see FIG. 10).

  Steps S5002 to S5009 in FIG. 58 are processes in the case where “Special figure 1_hit symbol 1” or “Special figure 2_hit symbol 8” is won. These symbols are symbols that indicate that a gold symbol's doublet is stopped and displayed in a fluctuating effect before the jackpot game, thereby notifying that a V passing jackpot is made. If these symbols are won (YES in S5002), if it is from 1R to 12R (NO in S5003 and S5005, YES in S5008), the music effect is selected (S5009). The music effect is an effect of outputting a predetermined music or a music arbitrarily selected by the player together with a predetermined effect image.

  If it is the 13th or 14th eye (YES in S5003), an effect image (special effect image) including a character image of “XX CHANCE” (or a character image having the same name as this) is displayed on the display screen 7a. A production is selected (S5004). The special effects are effects shown in FIGS. 71 (A) to (C). In this embodiment, the special decoration 17 designed with the characters “XX CHANCE” is applied to the arrangement place 6B of the second grand prize opening 35 (see FIG. 4). Therefore, by executing this special effect, it is possible to remind the player of the special decoration 17 and to instruct that the game ball should be driven in order to win the second big prize opening 35. .

  If it is the 15th or 16th eye (YES in S5005), it is first determined whether or not the RUSH displayed flag is ON (S5006). The RUSH display flag is a first special suggestion image 250 (see FIG. 71D) including a character image of “YY RUSH” or a second special suggestion image 251 including a character image of “ZZ RUSH” (FIG. 71 (E) )) Is a flag indicating that it has already been displayed, and is a flag that is turned ON in the second big prize opening winning prize process (step S5109 in FIG. 60) described later. If the RUSH display flag is not ON (NO in S5006), a special effect is selected as in the 13th and 14th eyes (S5007). On the other hand, if the RUSH display flag is ON (YES in S5006), the display effect of the first special suggestion image 250 or the second special suggestion image 251 is continued, and no new effect is selected.

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the display effect on the image display device 7 is controlled to be in accordance with the game state, and the above-mentioned “YY RUSH” is an effect mode corresponding to the highly accurate base state. “ZZ RUSH” is the name of the production mode corresponding to the low-accuracy base state. However, in this embodiment, the rendering mode may be controlled to “ZZ RUSH” even in some cases when the base state is controlled to be highly accurate. When it is controlled to “ZZ RUSH” in the highly accurate and high base state, the stage shifts to the “S zone” effect mode during “ZZ RUSH”. This will be described in detail later. “YY RUSH” and “S zone” correspond to the first effect mode, and “ZZ RUSH” corresponds to the second effect mode. Furthermore, “YY RUSH” corresponds to the normal first effect mode, and “S zone” corresponds to the special first effect mode. Incidentally, the present embodiment does not have an effect mode that is executed only when the low-accuracy base state is set.

  The above-described first special suggestion image 250 (see FIG. 71D) is an image that suggests that the effect mode is controlled to “YY RUSH”. Further, the second special suggestion image 251 (see FIG. 71E) is an image that suggests that the effect mode is controlled to “ZZ RUSH”. The effect of displaying the first special suggestion image 250 is executed only when the passage to the specific area 39 that is effective during the jackpot game occurs. From this, it can be said that the effect of displaying the first special suggestion image 250 is a passage suggestion effect. On the other hand, the effect of displaying the second special suggestion image 251 is not a passage suggestion effect.

  Steps S5010 to S5019 in FIG. 58 are processes in the case where “Special Figure 1_Big Winner Symbol 2” is won. This symbol is a symbol for performing a battle effect during the jackpot game and notifying that the result is a V passing jackpot. The battle effect is an effect in which a friend character and an enemy character appearing in the original that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1 fight. When the battle effect that the teammate character wins is executed, it is notified that the V passing jackpot is achieved. On the other hand, when the V non-passing jackpot is won, a battle effect in which the teammate character loses is executed.

  If “Special Figure 1_Big Bonus Symbol 2” is won (YES in S5010), if it is a battle round (1R to 6R in this embodiment) (YES in S5011), the battle effect determined for each round is selected ( S5012). In the branch round (6R in this embodiment) in which the battle result branches to victory or defeat of the teammate character, an effect in which the teammate character wins is selected. As a result, the battle effect is executed so that the teammate character wins the enemy character in the entire range from 1R to 6R.

  If it is from the 7th to the 12th R (NO in S5011, S5013 and S5015, YES in S5018), the music effect is selected (S5019). The processing from the 13th R to the 16th R (S5013 to S5017) is the same as the processing (S5003 to S5007) in the case of winning the special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 described above. That is, a special effect (FIGS. 71A to 71C) of “XX CHANCE” is appropriately selected. A detailed description of the processing from the 13th R to the 16th R will be omitted.

  Steps S5020 to S5028 in FIG. 58 are processes in the case where “Special Figure 1_Big Winner Symbol 3” is won. This symbol is a symbol for notifying that a V passing jackpot is made by first performing a defeat battle effect during the jackpot game and then performing a revival effect. The resurrection effect is an effect in which a friend of a defeated teammate character comes to help, for example.

  If “Special Figure 1—Big Bonus Symbol 3” is won (YES in S5020), if it is a battle round (1R to 6R) (YES in S5021), a battle effect determined for each round is selected (S5022). At this time, in the branch round (6R), an effect in which the teammate character loses is selected. Thereby, the battle effect is executed so that the teammate character is defeated by the enemy character in the whole from 1R to 6R.

  If it is from the 7th to the 14th R (NO in S5021, S5023 and S5025, YES in S5027), the music effect is selected (S5028). In addition, since the open mode of the big prize opening is short open at the 14th R (see FIG. 11), the execution time of this round game is very short. If it is the 15th R (YES in S5023), the revival effect is selected (S5024). If it is the 16th eye (YES in S5025), a special effect of “XX CHANCE” (see FIG. 71C) is selected (S5026).

  Steps S5029 to S5033 in FIG. 59 are processes in the case where “Special Figure 1_Big Winner Symbols 4 to 7” is won. Of these jackpot symbols, jackpot symbols 4 to 6 are V passing jackpots (see FIG. 10). The jackpot symbol 7 is a V non-passing jackpot. These symbols are for performing a defeat battle during the jackpot game. Therefore, even if winning the V passing jackpot, it is not known from the production. Rather, the defeat battle effect is executed, and the special effect of “XX CHANCE” is not executed as will be described later. Therefore, the player is likely to recognize that the V non-passing jackpot is won.

  If “Special Figure 1_Large Bonus 4-7” is won (YES in S5029), if it is a battle round (1R-6R) (YES in S5030), allied characters will be defeated by enemy characters from 1R to 6R. As described above, a battle effect for each round is selected (S5031). If it is from the 7th to the 16th R (NO in S5030, YES in S5032), the music effect is selected (S5033). In addition, since 14R to 16R have a short winning opening mode, the execution time of these round games is very short. As described above, when “Special Figure 1_Big Winner Symbols 4 to 7” is won, the special effect “XX CHANCE” is not executed.

  During the jackpot game won in the low base state, the round effect is selected as described above. Thereafter, the effect control microcomputer 91 clears the value of the RUSH display counter to “0” (S5034), and proceeds to step S5038. The RUSH display counter is a counter for measuring the display timing of the above-described special suggestion image (the first special suggestion image 250 in FIG. 71D or the second special suggestion image 251 in FIG. 71E), which will be described later. It is a counter that is counted up in the second big prize opening winning time process (step S5104 in FIG. 60).

  [At the time of winning in the high base state (short time state)] When a big win is won in the high base state (YES in S5001), it is first determined whether or not the winning is in the S zone (S5035). The S zone is an effect mode that is shifted from “ZZ RUSH” when winning the latent probability change jackpot (Special Figure 1_ Jackpot Symbols 4 to 6), and is an effect mode for notifying that it is in a high probability state. is there. If the winning is not in the S zone (NO in S5035), a music effect (an example of a normal round effect) is selected as the round effect of each round (S5036), and the process proceeds to step S5038.

  On the other hand, if the winning is in the S zone (YES in S5035), the special round effect is selected as the round effect of each round (S5037), and the process proceeds to step S5038. The special round effect is an effect of displaying a special character 332 (see FIG. 76D) displayed in the S zone. The special character 332 is displayed in the round effect only when the special round effect is selected. For this reason, the preparation of the special round effect demonstrates the effect of increasing the game motivation for the big win in the S zone.

  [Common Processing] The processing after step S5038 is common to the case where the winning is made in the high base state and the case where the winning is made in the low base state. In step S5038, it is determined whether it is the second scheduled V passing round. The V passing scheduled round is a round in which the sorting member 71 is controlled by the first passing operation pattern or the second passing operation pattern. In this embodiment, every V passing jackpot is provided with two scheduled V passing rounds (see FIG. 11). Two are provided to compensate for the case where V is not passed in the first scheduled V passing round.

  If the determination result of step S5038 is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S5041. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S5038 is YES, it is subsequently decided whether or not the V pass flag is ON (S5039). If the V passing flag is ON (YES in S5039), the V passing is made in the first scheduled V passing round, so the process proceeds to step S5041 without performing step S5040.

  On the other hand, if the V-pass flag is not ON (NO in S5039), a notification for driving in to the first big winning opening 30 is set (S5040), and the process proceeds to step S5041. The notification of driving in to the first big winning opening 30 is notification that the game ball should be driven in aiming for winning in the first big winning opening 30. In this embodiment, a notification mode in which a character image of “Aim at the wolf attacker!” Is displayed on the display screen 7a is adopted. Note that the manner of informing notification can be arbitrarily changed, for example, an announcement for prompting the first big winning opening 30 is issued from the speaker 67. In this way, in this embodiment, when the second scheduled V passing round is reached without V passing, in addition to the round effect selected in the above-described processing, the driving notification is performed.

  In step S5041, a round effect start command for instructing start of execution of the round effect selected in the above process is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the round effect start command set in step S5041 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image corresponding to the round effect start command from the ROM 103, The image is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  [Processing at the time of winning the second grand prize opening] The processing at the time of winning the second big prize opening is the first special suggestion image 250 (see FIG. 71D) or the second special suggestion image 251 (see FIG. 71E). ) Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 60, in the second grand prize opening winning process (S4408), first, the production control microcomputer 91 is in a state where the big hit game being executed is in a high base state (a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state). It is determined whether or not it is based on winning in (S5101). Acquisition of information relating to the gaming state at the time of winning is performed by referring to a gaming state flag, for example.

  If “NO” in the step S5101, that is, if the winning is in the low base state (non-short-time state), it is subsequently determined whether or not the RUSH displayed flag is ON (S5102). If it is not ON (NO in S5102), it is subsequently determined whether or not the current round is a round that is a display effect of the special suggestion image (FIG. 71D or 71E). That is, it is determined whether it is the 14R or 16R of the special figure 1_hit symbol 1 or 2 or the special figure 2_hit symbol 8 or the 16R of the special figure 1_hit symbol 3 (S5103).

  If the determination result is YES, the value of the RUSH display counter is incremented by 1 (S5104), and it is determined whether or not the value of the RUSH display counter is “5” (S5105). If the counter value is “5” (YES in S5105), it is subsequently determined whether or not the V-pass flag is ON (S5106). If the V passing flag is ON (YES in S5106), the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high-accuracy base state, and the production mode is controlled to “YY RUSH”, which indicates “YY RUSH” ”(First special suggestion image 250) display effect command is set in the output buffer (S5107), and the process proceeds to step S5109.

  On the other hand, if the V-pass flag is not ON (NO in S5106), the gaming state after the jackpot game is a low-accuracy base state, and the production mode is controlled to “ZZ RUSH”, which suggests that. An effect command for the display effect of the image “ZZ RUSH” (second special suggestion image 251) is set in the output buffer (S5108), and the process proceeds to step S5109. In step S5109, the RUSH display flag is turned ON. If YES in step S5101, YES in step S5102, NO in step S5103, and NO in step S5105, this processing ends because it is not the display timing of the special suggestion image.

  When the effect command set in step S5107 or S5108 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the display effect of the special suggestion image corresponding to the received effect command. They are displayed on the screen 7a (see FIGS. 71D and 71E). As described above, in the present embodiment, the special suggestion image is displayed at the timing when the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 provided with the special decoration 17 has reached 5 (corresponding to the number of winning balls for the production opportunity). It is like that. The special suggestion image to be displayed is selected according to the presence or absence of V passage. Therefore, even if the V passing jackpot (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 1 or 2 etc.) was won, but the V passing does not occur due to the fact that the game ball was not fired in the V passing scheduled round, An effect suitable for the result will be executed.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 61, in the ending effect selection process (S4410), the effect controlling microcomputer 91 first determines that the big hit game being executed is in a high base state (a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base). It is determined whether or not it is based on winning in the (status) (S5201). Information regarding the game state at the time of winning is included in the ending command. In addition, you may perform acquisition of the information regarding the game state at the time of winning by referring to a game state flag.

  If YES in step S5201, the process proceeds to step S5203. On the other hand, if NO, the process proceeds to step S5202. In step S5202, it is determined whether or not the winning jackpot symbol is any of the special figure 1_jacket symbols 4 to 6. If it is not these symbols, since it is not a jackpot for changing the latent probability, the process proceeds to step S5203. On the other hand, since these symbols are jackpots for changing the latent probability, the process proceeds to step S5212.

  In step S5203, it is determined whether or not V has been passed in the currently executed jackpot game. Information on whether or not V passes is included in the ending command (see FIG. 10). If there is V passing, an ending effect (YY rush rush effect) for notifying that it is controlled to “YY RUSH” (the effect mode corresponding to the high-accuracy and high base state) is set (S5204). The YY rush rush effect is an effect of displaying an effect image including a character image of “YY RUSH rush!” On the display screen 7a (see FIG. 72A). In this embodiment, even when there is a V passage in the V non-pass big hit (irregular case), the effect mode is controlled to “YY RUSH”.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the effect mode flag to a value “3” corresponding to “YY RUSH” (S5205). The effect mode flag is a flag indicating the effect mode being executed. As shown in FIG. 62 (A), the effect mode flag is set to “1” when controlled to the normal effect mode, and set to “2” when controlled to “ZZ RUSH”. When it is controlled to “YY RUSH”, it is set to “3”, and when it is controlled to “S zone”, it is set to “4”. The normal effect mode is an effect mode corresponding to the normal game state.

  Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the background flag to the value “3” corresponding to the background immediately after the start of ST (S5206), and sets the value of the background counter to measure the background transition timing to “61”. After setting (S5207), the process proceeds to step S5215. The background flag is a flag indicating the current stay background. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62 (B), the stay background includes “normal background”, “short-time common background”, “background immediately after starting ST”, and “latency notification background”.

  The normal background is a stay background in the normal gaming state. The short time common background, the background immediately after the start of ST, and the latent notification background are stay backgrounds in the high base state. Specifically, when the production mode is controlled to “YY RUSH”, when the number of special figure fluctuations (special symbol fluctuation display) executed after the jackpot game is 61 times or less, the background is set immediately after the start of ST, 62 When the number of times is not less than 161 and not more than 161 (when the remaining number of times in the high base state is not more than 100), the time-short common background is set. This background control corresponds to the second background control.

  In addition, when the game state is a low probability state and the effect mode is controlled to “ZZ RUSH”, the background is set to the time-short common background. This background control corresponds to the first background control.

  In addition, when the game state is a high probability state and the production mode is controlled to “ZZ RUSH” (when the high probability state is hidden), the production mode is set to the short time common background in principle. The latent notification background is set only during the transition to the “S zone”. It should be noted that the longest duration of the latent notification background is until the special figure variation is executed 61 times, and when this is over, it is set again as the short time common background. The 61 times is a difference between the second number of support balls (161 times) and the first number of support balls (100 times), and is called a difference number. Of course, the production mode is also returned from the S zone to “ZZ RUSH”. Such background control corresponds to the third background control.

  As shown in FIG. 62B, when the stay background is controlled to the normal background, the value of the background flag is set to “1”. Further, when the stay background is controlled to the time-short common background, the value of the background flag is set to “2”. Further, when the stay background is controlled to the background immediately after the start of ST, the value of the background flag is set to “3”. When the stay background is controlled as the latent notification background, the background flag value is set to “4”.

  If it is determined in step S5203 that there is no V passing (NO in S5203), an ending effect (ZZ rush entry effect) for notifying that “ZZ RUSH” is controlled is set (S5208). The ZZ rush entry effect is an effect of displaying an effect image including a character image of “ZZ RUSH rush!” On the display screen 7a (see FIG. 72B).

  Subsequent to step S5208, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the effect mode flag to a value “2” corresponding to “ZZ RUSH” (S5209). Next, the production control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the background flag to the value “2” corresponding to the time-short common background (S5210), sets the value of the background counter to “100” (S5211), and step S5215. Proceed to

  If it is determined in step S5202 that the winning jackpot for changing the latent probability is determined (YES in S5202), it is then determined whether or not there is an effective V passage during the current jackpot game (S5212). If V passes (YES in S5212), the value of the S zone shift flag is set to “1” (S5213). On the other hand, if there is no V passage (NO in S5212), the value of the S zone shift flag is cleared to “0” (S5214). The S zone transition flag is a flag for managing transition control to the S zone described later. The relationship between the value of the S zone transition flag and the progress of the transition control is as shown in the table of FIG. In this embodiment, the transition to the S zone is executed through a continuous production based on prior determination. This will be described later.

  After execution of step S5213 or S5214, the processing of steps S5208 to S5211 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S5215. In other words, when the winning jackpot for changing the latent probability is won, the production mode is controlled to “ZZ RUSH” even if there is a V passage. From the standpoint of the player, it is indistinguishable in terms of performance from the case where it is controlled to “ZZ RUSH” because the V non-passing jackpot is won and there is no V passing. Thus, a high-probability latent state is realized.

  In step S5215, an ending effect start command for instructing the start of execution of the ending effect set by the above processing is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Thereafter, if the V passing flag is ON, it is turned OFF (S5216 and S5217), and if the RUSH display flag is ON, it is turned OFF (S5218 and S5219), and the ending effect selection processing is finished. When the ending effect start command set in step S5215 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image corresponding to the ending effect start command from the ROM 103, The image is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  [Prefetching Effect Determination Processing] As shown in FIG. 63, in the prefetching effect determination processing (S4412), the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure hold effect storage in the RAM 94. (S5301). The first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b shown in FIG. Specifically, if the received first start prize command is received, it is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 9B), and if it is the second start prize command, the second special prize command is stored. It memorize | stores in figure holding | maintenance effect memory | storage part 95b (refer FIG.9 (c)). The start winning command is stored in the storage area with the smallest number where the command is not stored in the first to fourth storage areas in each special figure holding effect storage unit. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

  In the following step S5302, if the start winning command stored in step S5301 is the first start winning command, the value of the first special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is updated by adding “1”, and the second starting is performed. If the command is a winning command, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is incremented by “1” and updated. The first special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the sub side (sub control board 90 side) that counts the number of first special figure hold. Similarly, the second special figure reservation effect counter is a sub-side counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is ON (S5303). The continuous performance flag is a flag indicating that a continuous performance (continuous notice) related to the transition to the S zone is being executed. The continuous effect is one of the look-ahead effects and is a notice effect that can be executed over a plurality of special figure changes. If the continuous effect flag is ON (YES in S5303), other processing (S5316) is performed and this processing is terminated. The other processing (S5316) is processing related to effects other than the continuous effects related to the transition to the S zone among the prefetch effects.

  If the continuous effect flag is not ON in step S5303, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect mode flag is “2”, that is, whether “ZZ RUSH” is in progress (S5304). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S5316, but if YES, the gaming state flag is referenced to determine whether or not it is in a high probability state (S5305). If it is a high probability state (YES in S5305), it is then determined whether or not the value of the S zone transition flag is “1” indicating “waiting for transition” (S5306). If it is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S5316. If it is “1”, based on the start winning command stored in step S5301, numerical information related to the starting win command (various information used for specifying the start winning command) It is determined whether or not the information on the random number value is specific numerical information that is determined to be a big win in step S1504 or S1505 (S5307). This determination is a prior determination.

  As described above, the start winning command includes information (whether or not information) shown in the command analysis content column of the table of FIG. Therefore, if the start winning command is analyzed, the production control microcomputer 91 can determine whether or not the numerical information related to the start winning command is specific numerical information that is determined to be a big win in the determination. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 22, the start winning command indicates that if the lower digit of the lower command is “1”, it is determined to be a big hit. Therefore, here, it is determined whether or not the specific numerical information is based on the lower digits of the lower command of the start winning command.

  If the determination result in step S5307 is YES, the S zone based on the jackpot transition lottery table under the high-accuracy base state (the high-accuracy high-base state and jackpot portion of the continuous effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 64) The transfer lottery is performed (S5308). That is, a continuous effect random number is acquired, and this is determined based on the jackpot transition lottery table under a highly accurate base state. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5307 is NO, based on the transition lottery table for loss under the high-accuracy and high-base state (the portion of high-precision and high-base state and loss in the continuous performance random number determination table shown in FIG. 64). S zone transition lottery is performed (S5309).

  In the transition lottery of the S zone according to this embodiment, whether or not to shift to the S zone and whether or not to perform a turning effect (transition turning effect) are determined at the same time. The roaring effect is always executed when there is a transition, and may be executed even when there is no transition. The roaring effect is a continuous effect related to the transition to the S zone, and is an effect that causes the player to expect the transition to the S zone. There are two types of turn effects: a turn effect in a successful mode for notifying the transition to the S zone, and a turn effect in a failure mode that is not notified. That is, even if the failure mode of the turn effect is executed, the process does not shift to the S zone, but when the success mode of the turn effect is executed, the process shifts to the S zone.

  More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 73 (B) and 73 (C), the hand 332a of the special character 332 (see FIG. 73 (H)) displays the effect image of the remaining number suggestion display 310 as the failure mode of the roll effect. This is an effect of displaying a moving image that is to be grabbed but cannot be grabbed on the display screen 7a. Further, as shown in FIGS. 73 (E) and 73 (F), the success mode of the squealing effect is an effect of displaying on the display screen 7a a moving image in which the hand 332a of the special character 332 grasps the effect image of the remaining number suggestion display 310. is there.

  In this embodiment, the remaining number suggestion display 310 is the remaining number of remaining special figures (remaining fluctuation) that can be executed before the privilege gaming state (low-accuracy base state or high-accuracy base state) advantageous to the player ends. It is a display that can suggest (the number of times). In the remaining number suggestion display 310, the remaining number suggestion display 311 (see FIG. 73A) in the normal display mode which is subtracted every time the special figure change is executed, and even if the special figure change is executed, it is not subtracted. There is a remaining number suggestion display 312 (see FIG. 73H) in a special display mode in which the display number is maintained. The remaining number suggestion display 310 is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen 7a in a normal display mode during display of the short time common background and during display of the background immediately after the start of ST. On the other hand, during the display of the latent notification background, it is displayed in the upper left part of the display screen 7a in a special display mode. Through the success of the success mode, the background image changes to the latent notification background and the remaining number suggestion display changes to the special display mode (that is, shifts to the S zone), thereby recognizing that the player is in a high probability state. .

  Such a roaring effect is executed as a continuous effect. For this reason, as an example of an effect when actually shifting to the S zone, after a failure mode of the turn effect is executed a plurality of times, a success mode of the turn effect is executed, and then the operation proceeds to the S zone. Needless to say, there is a case where the failure effect is never executed, and the success effect is executed and the process proceeds to the S zone. Moreover, only the failure effect of the failure mode may be executed once or a plurality of times and may not eventually shift to the S zone. That is, the continuous effect may be executed as a transition gasset effect.

  As shown in FIG. 64, the continuous effect random number determination table in the high-accuracy and high-base state is determined to shift to the S zone at a rate of 70% if it is for big hits. On the other hand, the loss rate is set at 5%. That is, in this embodiment, it is easier to shift to the S zone when the prior determination result is a big hit. For this reason, when moving to the S zone, not only is the high probability state indicated, but there is a possibility that there is a hold determined to be a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “hit hold”) within the current special figure hold. Will be shown to be high. Such a configuration exhibits an effect of enhancing the feeling of uplift at the time of shifting to the S zone.

  In addition, the consecutive production random number determination table for losing in the high-accuracy and high-base state is provided with a ratio of 5% in the case of a lottery result that the turn production is performed without shifting to the S zone. That is, the transition gasset effect may be executed even in the high probability state. Therefore, even after the transition effect is executed, it is possible to keep expectation that the transition to the S zone will be performed the next time the turn effect is executed.

  Note that the continuous effect random number determination table in the low-accuracy and high-base state is set so that the roaring effect is executed as the transition gash effect at a rate of 10% if it is a big hit. Moreover, if it is for the loss, it is determined that the turn effect is executed as a transition gasset effect at a rate of 5%. For this reason, even when it is not a high probability state (that is, when it is a low-accuracy high-base state), it is possible to expect a transition to the S zone every time a turn-off effect is executed. In other words, it is possible to expect that it may actually be a high probability state. As a result, it is possible to dramatically improve the gaming interest in the low probability and high base state than before.

  Even in the low-accuracy and high-base state, it is easier to execute the roaring effect when the result of the prior determination is a big hit (see FIG. 64). Therefore, even if it does not shift to the S zone, it is possible to make the player recognize that the expectation of winning a big hit is high by executing the roaring effect, and this also makes it possible to play a game in a low-accuracy and high-base state. Interest is enhanced.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 63, the description will be continued. If transition to the S zone is determined in the above-described transition lottery (S5308 or S5309) (YES in S5310), the value of the S zone transition flag is set to “2” indicating “after transition determination” (S5311 ), And the process proceeds to step S5312. On the other hand, if the transition to the S zone is not determined (NO in S5310), the process proceeds to step S5312 without performing step S5311.

  In step S5312, it is determined whether or not it has been determined to execute the turn effect in the above-described transition lottery. If the determination result of step S5312 is NO, the process proceeds to step S5316. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S5312 is YES, the number of turning effects (the number of executions of turning effects) is determined based on the current number of special figure reservation balls (S5313). Information on the number of special figure reservation balls is acquired by referring to the value of the special figure reservation effect counter.

  In step S5313, when there is a transition, both the number of special figure hold and the transition to the S zone are determined by lottery and the number of turn productions to be performed before the transition to the S zone. Further, in the case of no transition, the number of roaring effects to be performed is determined by lottery. For example, if the hold 4 (the fourth special figure hold) is the production trigger hold (also referred to as the special figure hold that triggered the execution of the continuous production, the production trigger storage), and the lottery result with the transition, , Hold 1 (first special figure hold) to hold 4 where to shift to the S zone is determined. Then, for example, if it is decided to shift to the S zone with hold 3 (third special figure hold), subsequently, the failure mode is rolled with hold 1 or hold 2 (second special figure hold) Decide whether or not to produce. If it is decided to make a turn effect in both hold 1 and hold 2, the turn effect is executed as shown in the example of the production shown in FIG. In other words, the first failure mode is produced in the hold 1, the second failure mode is produced in the hold 2, and the successful production is produced in the hold 3. It will shift to S zone from figure fluctuation. In this case, the number of executions of the roaring effect (the number of roaring effects) is “3”. In the example of production shown in FIG. 74, the hold 4 is a winning hold, and a big win will be won by the next change of the S zone transition.

  In addition, when making it transfer to S zone, you may make it transfer anywhere in all the holdings before this including production opportunity holding. Further, the turn effect may be performed any number of times before the transition to the S zone. In addition, when a turn effect is performed without shifting to the S zone, it is possible to execute the turn effect of the failure mode with one or a plurality of holdes that include the effect trigger hold.

  After determining the number of turn effects in step S5313 as described above, the value is set in the continuous effect counter (S5314) and the continuous effect flag is turned ON (S5315). Then, other processing (S5316) is performed, and this processing is completed.

  If it is determined in step S5305 that the state is not a high probability state (NO in S5305), that is, if it is a low-accuracy base state, the process proceeds to step S5317. In step S5317, based on the start winning command stored in step S5301, it is determined whether or not the numerical information related to the start winning command is specific numerical information determined to be a big win in the determination. This determination is also a preliminary determination.

  If the determination result in step S5317 is YES, the S zone based on the jackpot transition lottery table under the low-accuracy base state (low-accuracy high-base state and jackpot portion of the continuous effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 64) The transfer lottery is performed (S5318). On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5317 is NO, based on the transition lottery table for loss under the low-accuracy base state (the portion of low-accuracy base state and loss in the continuous performance random number determination table shown in FIG. 64). S zone transfer lottery is performed (S5319). Note that the lottery result of the transition lottery in the low probability state does not indicate that there is a transition to the S zone. In other words, in step S5318 or S5319, it is merely determined whether or not to perform a squealing effect as a transitional gaze effect that does not involve transition to the S zone. After executing Step S5318 or S5319, the process proceeds to Step S5312.

  [Variation Effect Start Process] As shown in FIG. 65, in the change effect start process (S4414), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change start command (S5401). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) or information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409). .

  In subsequent step S5402, if the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S5401 is a special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the counter value of the first special figure holding effect counter is decremented by "1", and if it is a special figure 2 fluctuation start command. Then, "1" is subtracted from the counter value of the second special figure holding effect counter. And the shift process of the data memorize | stored in the special figure holding | maintenance effect memory | storage part (The 1st special figure holding | maintenance effect memory | storage part 95a or the 2nd special figure holding | maintenance effect memory | storage part 95b) is performed (S5403).

  In the shift processing, each data such as the start winning command stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure hold effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. . Further, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is the variation effect common to the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b. The data is shifted to the storage unit (0th storage area) 95c (FIG. 9A), and the data stored in the variation effect storage unit 95c is deleted.

  Next, a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect is selected (S5404). Specifically, if “Special Figure 1_Large Winning Symbol 1” is won, for example, a “7” double eye that is a gold symbol is selected. In addition, if “Special Figure 1_Large Winning Symbol 2” is won, for example, “8” which is a silver symbol is selected.

  Subsequently, background processing (S5405), notice effect selection processing (S5406), and remaining number suggestion display processing (S5407) described later are performed. The background process (S5405) is a process related to the stay background (current background image). Next, the background flag is referenced (S5408). Then, based on the value of the background flag at the current time and the information of the obtained variation pattern, from the plurality of tables classified according to the stay background indicated by the background flag and the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command, One table is selected (S5409). Then, a variation effect pattern selection process (S5410) is performed.

  In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5410), a variation effect pattern determination random number is obtained, and the obtained random number value is determined using the table selected in step S5409. ) Is selected. Here, as shown in FIG. 75, the contents of the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of SP reach differ depending on whether the time-short common background, the background immediately after the start of ST, or the latent notification background is controlled.

  In the time-short common background, a battle effect that displays an image in which the first normal character (character A, teammate character A) fights the enemy character is selected. FIG. 76A shows a display screen 7 a during SP reach for displaying the first normal character (character A) 331. The first normal character (character A) 331 is a character displayed with the time-short common background 301 (see FIG. 73A). In the background immediately after the start of ST, a success / failure effect for displaying an image of an item owned by the second normal character (character B, teammate character B) is selected. FIG. 76B shows a display screen 7a during SP reach for displaying the item 334 of the second normal character (character B). As shown in FIG. 76C, the second normal character (character B) 333 is a character displayed with the background 303 immediately after the start of ST. Further, in the latent notification background, a battle effect for displaying an image in which a special character (character C, teammate character C) fights an enemy character is selected. FIG. 76D shows the display screen 7 a during SP reach for displaying the special character (character C) 332. The special character (character C) 332 is a character displayed along with the latent notification background 302 (see FIG. 73H).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the latent notification background is controlled, a special SP reach effect that can be executed only during this period is executed. As a result, it is possible to give the player a special interest that cannot be felt when simply controlled to “YY RUSH”. That is, the special feeling of the latent notification background (S zone) can be increased. In the present embodiment, the contents of the variable effect pattern selection table used in the background common to the short time and the background immediately after the start of ST are changed (see FIG. 75), but the same table may be used for both backgrounds. The variation effect pattern selection table used during “YY RUSH” is referred to as a first effect pattern determination table, and the variation effect pattern selection table used during “S zone” is referred to as a second effect pattern determination table. To do.

  Returning to FIG. 65, the description will be continued. Subsequent to step S5410, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a change effect start command for starting change effect with the change effect pattern selected in step S5410 in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5411), and starts change effect. Finish the process.

  When the change effect start command set in step S5411 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the image display device 7 based on the received change effect start command. Fluctuation effects are performed on the screen 7a. For example, if the change effect start command received by the image control board 100 is a command for instructing execution of the SP reach effect of the special character (character C) 332, the change effect including the SP reach effect of the special character 332 is displayed on the display screen 7a. Display.

  [Background Processing] As shown in FIG. 66, in the background processing (S5405), the effect control microcomputer 91 first refers to the background flag (S5501), and the value of the referenced background flag is “1” indicating the normal background. It is determined whether there is, that is, whether the current stay background is a normal background (S5502). If it is a normal background, the process proceeds to step S5514.

  On the other hand, if the background is not normal (NO in S5502), a forced transition process (S5503) described later is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the background counter provided in the RAM 94 is “0” (S5504). The background counter is a counter for counting the number of executions of the special symbol variation display in a specific background (background other than the normal background). In this embodiment, the stay period in a specific background is managed by counting using a background counter. Note that the value of the background counter is set to “61” when the control to “background immediately after start of ST” or “latent notification background” is started, and is set to “100” when control to “short time common background” is started.

  If the value of the background counter is not “0” in step S5504, the process proceeds to step S5514. On the other hand, if the value of the background counter is “0” (YES in S5504), it is the stay background change timing, so whether or not the current stay background is the short-time common background, that is, the background flag It is determined whether or not the value is “2” indicating a short time common background (S5505). If the stay background is the common background for short time (YES in S5505), the stay background is set to the normal background, that is, the value of the background flag is set to the value “1” indicating the normal background (S5506). Then, the value of the effect mode flag is set to “1” corresponding to the normal effect mode (S5507), and the process proceeds to step S5514.

  On the other hand, if “NO” in the step S5505, subsequently, whether or not the current stay background is the background immediately after the start of ST, that is, whether the value of the background flag is “3” indicating the background immediately after the start of ST. It is determined whether or not (S5508). If the determination result is YES, the stay background is set to the time-short common background, that is, the value of the background flag is set to the value “2” indicating the time-short common background (S5509). Then, the value of the background counter is set to “100” (S5510), and the process proceeds to step S5514.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5508 is NO, the current stay background is a latent notification background, so the stay background is set as the time-short common background (S5511), and the remaining number save area of the RAM 94 is changed to S. The number of remaining fluctuations at the time of zone transfer (the value stored in step S5711 to be described later) is read and set as the value of the background counter (S5512). Then, the value of the effect mode flag is set to a value “2” corresponding to “ZZ RUSH” (S5513), and the process proceeds to step S5514. In other words, if the jackpot is not won during the S zone, it is returned from the latent notification background (S zone) to the time-short common background ("ZZ RUSH") and at the time of transition to the latent notification background (to S zone). The countdown starts again from the background counter value remaining at the time of transition.

  In step S5514, a background designation command for displaying the stay background corresponding to the value of the background flag on the display screen 7a is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the set background designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control board 100 executes display control so that the designated background image is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  [Forced Transition Process] The forced transition process (S5503) is controlled to “ZZ RUSH” in the high base state, but when the lottery for the transition to the S zone continues to be lost, the forced transition process is forcibly shifted to the S zone. It is processing. In this embodiment, when the number of executions of special figure fluctuation in “ZZ RUSH” reaches 80 (when the number of remaining fluctuations on the display reaches 20), the transition to the S zone is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 67, in the forced transition process (S5503), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the current stay background is a time-short common background (S5601). If the determination result is YES, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the background counter is “20” (S5602). If this determination result is YES, it is then determined whether or not the value of the S zone transition flag is “1” corresponding to “transition standby” (S5603). If the determination result is YES, the value of the S zone transition flag is set to “2” corresponding to “after transition determination” (S5604), and the continuous effect flag is turned ON (S5605). Then, “1” is set to the value of the continuous effect counter (S5606), and the forced transition process ends. If the determination result in any of steps S5601, S5602, and S5603 is NO, this process ends without performing the setting for forced transition to the S zone.

  [Notice Effect Selection Process] As shown in FIG. 68, in the notice effect selection process (S5406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the continuous effect flag is ON (S5701). If it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S5717. On the other hand, if the continuous effect flag is ON, the value of the continuous effect counter is decremented by 1 (S5702), and it is determined whether or not the value is “0” (S5703). If it is not “0”, the curling effect is executed even when the next special figure is changed, so that in this special figure fluctuation, the failure effect is set as the continuous effect (continuous notice) (S5704). Then, the process proceeds to step S5715.

  On the other hand, if the value of the continuous effect counter is “0” (YES in S5703), then it is determined whether or not the value of the S zone transition flag is “2” corresponding to “after transition determination”. Determination is made (S5705). If the determination result is NO, the transition to the S zone is not performed. For this reason, the failure effect of the failure mode is set (S5706), and the process proceeds to step S5714. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S5705 is YES, the shift to the S zone is performed. For this reason, a roll effect of a successful mode is set (S5707).

  Then, the value of the S zone transition flag is set to “3” corresponding to “immediately after transition” (S5708), and the value of the effect mode flag is set to “4” corresponding to “S zone” (S5709). Next, the value of the background flag is set to “4” corresponding to the latent notification background (S5710-1), and the background designation command indicating the latent notification background is reset (S5710-2). Thereafter, the current value of the background counter is stored in the remaining number saving area provided in the RAM 94 (S5711). That is, the number of remaining fluctuations on the display at the time of shifting to the S zone (the number of remaining fluctuations of the short time common background at the time of shifting to the S zone) is saved. The value saved here is used when returning from the latent notification background to the short time common background as described above (see step S5512 in FIG. 66).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the background counter to “61” (S5712). Then, the hold command of the remaining number suggestion display is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5713). The hold command is a command for instructing to change the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display from the normal display mode in which the subtraction display is performed to the special display mode in which the value of the display count is maintained without performing the subtraction display. . When the set hold command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 changes the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display from the normal display mode to the special display mode. That is, in this embodiment, the remaining number suggestion display is changed to the special display mode as the stay background is changed to the latent notification background.

  In the present embodiment, the image control board 100 changes not only the remaining number suggestion display but also the display mode of the BONUS number display indicating the number of consecutive big hits when the hold command is received. That is, the BONUS count display 321 (see FIG. 73A) in the normal display mode is changed to the BONUS count display 322 in the special display mode (see FIG. 73H). The remaining number suggestion display and the BONUS number display are effect images other than the background image displayed on the display screen 7a, and correspond to specific effect images. In this embodiment, the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display and the BONUS number display is changed based on the hold command, but the background image and the display character are changed based on the background designation command (background designation command for designating the latent notification background). While changing, it is good also as a structure which changes the display mode of a remaining number suggestion display or a BONUS count display from a normal display mode to a special display mode.

  In step S5714, the continuous effect flag is turned off. In subsequent step S5715, a lottery for a notice effect other than the continuous effect (continuous notice) related to the transition to the S zone is performed. Other notice effects include a so-called step-up notice effect and a chance-up notice effect. In the lottery of the notice effect, a notice effect to be executed is determined by obtaining a random number for determining the notice effect and determining this based on a predetermined notice effect determination table.

  Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a notice effect start command for performing various notice effects set in the above processing in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5716). When the set notice effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the notice image of the notice effect indicated by the notice effect start command on the display screen 7a. In other words, various notice effects such as a roaring effect (see FIG. 73) are executed.

  In step S5717, it is determined whether or not the value of the S zone transition flag is “3” corresponding to “immediately after transition”. If the determination result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S5715. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, the S zone entry effect is set (S5718), and the value of the S zone transition flag is returned to “0” corresponding to “no transition” (S5719). Proceed to S5715. The S zone entry effect is an effect that clearly indicates to the player that the S zone has been controlled. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 73 (G), the character image of “S zone” is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the present embodiment, the S zone entry effect is executed in accordance with the special figure fluctuation next to the special figure fluctuation that shifts to the S zone.

  [Remaining Number Suggestion Display Processing] As shown in FIG. 69, in the remaining number suggestion display processing (S5407), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the current stay background is the normal background, that is, the value of the background flag tag. Is determined to be “1” (S5801). If the background is a normal background, the process ends. If the background is not a normal background, it is subsequently determined whether the stay background is a latent notification background, that is, whether the value of the background flag is “4” ( S5802). If the background is a latent notification background, the process ends. However, if the background is not a latent notification background, that is, if the background is a short time common background or a background immediately after the start of ST, an update command for the remaining number suggestion display is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. (S5803). When the set update command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 performs an update (subtraction) display of the remaining number suggestion display 310. That is, the display count of the remaining count suggestion display 310 is changed to a value smaller by 1 (see FIGS. 73A and 73B).

  When the time background is controlled to the common background, the initial value of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is “100”, and 1 is subtracted every time the special figure change is executed. Further, when the background is controlled immediately after the start of ST, the initial value of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is “161”, and 1 is subtracted every time the special figure change is executed. As described above, when the background is shifted from the short-time common background to the latent notification background, the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is changed from the normal display mode in which the subtraction proceeds to the special display mode in which the subtraction is stopped. Is done. When the stay background is returned from the latent notification background to the short time common background, the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is changed to the normal display mode again. That is, the subtraction of the remaining number suggestion display 310 proceeds again.

  [Variation Effect End Process] As shown in FIG. 70, in the change effect end process (S4416), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the change stop command (S5901) and refers to the background flag (S5902). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the background flag is “1”, that is, whether or not the stay background is a normal background (S5903). If the stay background is the normal background (YES in S5903), the process proceeds to step S5905.

  On the other hand, if the stay background is not the normal background (NO in S5903), the background counter value is decremented by 1 (S5904), and the process proceeds to step S5905. In step S5905, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a change effect end command for ending the change effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 determinates the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in a predetermined stop mode on the display screen 7a. To stop display.

8). Example of Transition of Display Screen 7a When Shifting to S Zone Next, an example of transition of the display screen 7a when shifting to the S zone realized by the above-described processing will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a jackpot that hides a high probability state in a part of the V passing jackpot. Special figure 1_ jackpot symbols 4 to 6 (see FIG. 10). When winning these jackpot symbols, the transition notification to the high probability state is not made during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the same effect mode ("ZZ RUSH") is controlled as in the case of being controlled to the non-high probability state. . Thereafter, the effect mode is changed from “ZZ RUSH” to the S zone, so that the high probability state is notified. The transition to the S zone is performed through a continuous production (buzzing production) based on prior determination.

  The execution example of the transition control to the S zone shown in FIG. 73 is an example in which after performing the failure mode of the turn effect once, the success mode of the turn effect is performed and the transition to the S zone is performed. First, as shown in FIG. 73A, a short time common background 301 is displayed on the display screen 7a. When the special figure change is started, as shown in FIGS. 73 (B) and 73 (C), a failure effect is produced (see step S5704 in FIG. 68). The roaring effect of the failure mode is an effect of displaying a moving image that the hand 332a of the special character 332 (see FIG. 73H) tries to grasp the effect image of the remaining number suggestion display 310 but cannot be grasped on the display screen 7a. Even if the rolling effect of the failure mode is executed, as shown in FIG. 73 (D), the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display 310 remains the normal display mode (the mode in which subtraction proceeds) and is not changed. That is, the subtraction display does not stop. By repeatedly executing such a roaring effect, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for shifting to the S zone.

  When the next special figure variation is executed, a success mode is produced as shown in FIGS. 73E and 73F (see step S5707 in FIG. 68). The roll effect of the successful mode is an effect of displaying a moving image in which the hand 332a of the special character 332 grabs the effect image of the remaining number suggestion display 310 on the display screen 7a. When the success mode is produced, as shown in FIGS. 73 (F) and 73 (G), the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode (a mode in which the subtraction does not proceed). (See step S5713 in FIG. 68). That is, when controlled to the S zone, the background image is changed to the latent notification background (see step S5710-1 in FIG. 68), but the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display 310 in this latent notification background is a special display mode. ing.

  FIG. 73 (G) shows the display screen 7a when the special figure change following the special figure change after entering the S zone is executed. In this embodiment, the character image of “S zone” is displayed at this timing. It is displayed on the display screen 7a (see step S5718 in FIG. 68). Further, in this embodiment, the remaining number suggestion display 312 in the special display mode is an effect image in which the remaining number suggestion display 311 in the normal display mode is tied with a chain (an effect image of chain (subtraction stop in the remaining display number suggestion display 311 in the normal display mode). The image 312a) is an effect image) that expresses in an easy-to-understand manner that the subtraction of the remaining number suggestion display stops.

  While controlled to the S zone, as shown in FIG. 73 (H), in addition to the background image, the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is changed as described above, or the number of consecutive big hits is displayed. The display mode of the BONUS count display 320 is changed. When comparing FIG. 73 (A) showing when being controlled to “ZZ RUSH” and FIG. 73 (H) showing being controlled to S zone, a background image, remaining number suggestion display 310, and It can be seen that each display mode of the BONUS count display 320 is changed.

  That is, the background image is changed from the short time common background 301 to the latent notification background 302, the remaining number suggestion display 311 of the normal display mode is changed to the remaining number suggestion display 312 of the special display mode, and the BONUS count display 321 of the normal display mode is changed. It can be seen that the BONUS count display 322 is changed to a special display mode. Note that the character displayed together with the short time common background 301 in FIG. 73A is the first normal character (character A) 331, and the character displayed together with the latent notification background 302 in FIG. , A special character (character C) 332.

9. Effects of this embodiment Hereinafter, the effects of this embodiment will be described. In the following description, a round game that allows passage to the specific area 39 (round game in which V-length release operation control is executed) is referred to as a “passing round game”, and the passage to the specific area 39 is impossible. Alternatively, a difficult round game (a round game in which the operation control for releasing the V length is not executed) is referred to as a “non-passing round game”. The non-passing round game includes both a round game in which the operation control of V short opening is executed and a round game in which the sorting member 71 is not operated at all (non-operating round game). A jackpot game including a passing round game is referred to as a “passing jackpot game (passing special game)”, and a jackpot game not including a passing round game is referred to as a “non-passing jackpot game (non-passing special game)”. In addition, “Special Figure 1_ Jackpot Symbols 1 to 3” and “Special 2_ Jackpot Symbol 8” correspond to “First Passing Jackpot Design”, “Special Figure 1_ Jackpot Symbols 4 to 6” corresponds to “Second Passing Jackpot Design”, "Special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 7" corresponds to "non-passing jackpot symbol". The “first passing jackpot symbol” and the “second passing jackpot symbol” are collectively referred to as “passing jackpot symbol”. The passing jackpot game (passing special game) based on the first passing jackpot symbol is called “first passing jackpot game (first passing special game)”, and the passing jackpot game (passing special game) based on the second passing jackpot symbol is “ It is referred to as “second passing big hit game (second passing special game)”. Among the passing round games, a round game in which the sorting member 71 is operated in the first passing operation pattern is referred to as a “first passing round game”, and the sorting member 71 is operated in the second passing operation pattern. This round game is called “second passing round game”.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment described above, as background control when the high-accuracy high-base state is controlled after the big hit game, the short-time common background (same as in the low-accuracy high-base state) after the background display period immediately after the start of ST. There are a case where the second background control with a display period of (background image) is performed and a case where the third background control is performed in which the display period of the latent notification background is interrupted during the display period of the short time common background. Therefore, even when the short time common background is displayed immediately after the jackpot game, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a high probability state.

  In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by performing the interrupt type background control as described above, it is informed that the actual control is in a high probability state. Therefore, there is a novelness in the control mode of the background image in the high-accuracy and high-base state, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Furthermore, by using the interrupt type background control as described above, it is possible to make the game period in the “latency notification background” feel like a bonus (auxiliary game period) for the game period in the “short-time common background”. It is possible. Since this pachinko gaming machine 1 is an ST machine, even if it turns out that it is actually in a high probability state by being controlled by the “latency notification background”, the number of executions of the special symbol variation display after the jackpot game is high. If the jackpot is not won before reaching the certain upper limit number (161 times), the control to the high probability state ends. Therefore, it is important to make the game period in the “latency notification background” look like a bonus to the game period in the “short-time common background”. It is possible to reduce the possibility of causing such misunderstandings to the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the period controlled by the latent notification background, a variation effect pattern (specifically, not selected during the period controlled by the time-short common background or the background immediately after the start of ST) (specifically, A variation effect pattern for performing SP reach (see FIG. 76D) of the special character 332 displayed in the latent notification background may be selected (see FIG. 75). Therefore, during the game period controlled by the latent notification background, it is possible to provide fun that is not during other game periods, and it is possible to improve the interest in the latent notification background.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the latent notification background 302 is controlled, the display mode of the specific effect image (the BONUS number display 320 and the remaining number suggestion display 310) other than the background image is also the time-short common background 301. The display mode is controlled differently from that when the background 303 is controlled immediately after the start of ST (see FIG. 73H). That is, the display mode of the specific effect image is controlled to the special display mode instead of the normal display mode. Therefore, it is possible to increase the visual special feeling during the display period of the latent notification background 302. Thereby, it is possible to improve the game entertainment during the display period of the latent notification background 302.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, if the second passing jackpot symbol (special figure 1_jacket symbol 4-6) is won, even if there is a V passing during the jackpot game, the passing suggestion effect (see FIG. 71 (D)) Is not executed (see FIG. 60), and after the jackpot game is controlled to the same “ZZ RUSH” (second effect mode) as the effect mode after the non-passing jackpot game (see FIG. 61). When a predetermined effect change condition is satisfied during “ZZ RUSH” (that is, whether or not the effect mode transition lottery is won (see FIGS. 63 and 64), or when the special figure change is executed 80 times (see FIG. 67). )), “S zone” (one of the first production modes). Therefore, in a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39, it is assumed that the low probability high base state (second privilege game state) is controlled. It is possible to realize the gameability of being controlled to (first privilege gaming state). As a result, even when controlled to “ZZ RUSH”, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a high probability state, and it is possible to dramatically improve the gaming interest in “ZZ RUSH”. ing.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the first passing jackpot symbol (for example, special figure 1_big jackpot symbol 2) is won, if there is a V passing during the jackpot game, a passing suggestion effect (see FIG. 71 (D)) is executed. Then, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to “YY RUSH” (normal first production mode). On the other hand, if the 2nd passing jackpot symbol (for example, special figure 1_jacket symbol 4) is won, even if there is a V passing during the jackpot game, the passing suggestion effect is not executed, and after the jackpot game is temporarily controlled to “ZZ RUSH” Thereafter, the process proceeds to “S zone” (special first effect mode). Therefore, since “S zone” becomes a production mode that is not executed unless it wins the second passing jackpot symbol, when the “S zone” is raised (to increase the production value), the “S zone” is changed. It is possible to give a high feeling of uplift to the player.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the high probability state ends when the number of executions of the special symbol variation display in the high probability state reaches the high probability upper limit number (161 times). In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured as a so-called ST machine (a gaming machine with a certain number of times of change). Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of tension to the game in the high probability state and inspire the game willingness to win the jackpot.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, a special round effect is executed during the jackpot game only when the jackpot is won during the S zone (see step S5037 in FIG. 59). Therefore, by making the player want to see the special round effect, it is possible to increase the game motivation for the big win during the period controlled by the “S zone”.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the first passing jackpot symbol (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 1 to 3 or special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 8) is won, a game ball is passed to the specific area 39 in the passing round game. Even if you pass, you will not be notified immediately. That is, even if the passage to the specific area 39 occurs at the 10th and 12th eyes, the fact is not notified. Then, in a non-passing round game (such as the 14th R) that opens the second grand prize opening 35 (large prize opening without the specific area 39), a special suggestion image (first special suggestion image 250 shown in FIG. 71D or A second special suggestion image 251) shown in FIG. 71 (E) is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to make the display timing of the special suggestion image feel like the determination timing of the gaming state after the big hit game. Thereby, it is possible to realize an unexpected gameability in which it is difficult to correctly grasp the actual passage timing to the specific area 39.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the first passing jackpot symbol (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 1 to 3 or special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 8), if V passing occurs in the passing round game, A first special suggestion image 250 (FIG. 71 (D)) that suggests that during a non-passing round game after a passing round game, control is performed to “YY RUSH” (normal first performance mode) corresponding to a high probability state. Browse) is displayed. The first special suggestion image 250 is an image that does not directly recall the specific region 39, unlike the character image “V” that has been conventionally used as a display image when passing V. Therefore, it is configured not to notify immediately when V passes in the passing round game but to suggest that the non-passing round game executed thereafter is controlled to a high probability state (there is V passing). Even in this non-passing round game, it is possible to reduce the possibility of misunderstanding the player as if the game ball passed the specific area 39. That is, there is little possibility of recognizing that V passage has just occurred at the timing when the special suggestion image is displayed. Further, since the first special suggestion image 250 is an image that suggests the effect mode after the jackpot game, it is possible for the player to correctly grasp the privilege amount (degree of advantage) regarding the game state after the jackpot game. It has become.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the jackpot game based on the first passing jackpot symbol (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 1 to 3 or special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 8), even if V passing does not occur in the passing round game. In the subsequent non-passing round game, a second special suggestion image 251 (see FIG. 71 (E)) indicating that it is controlled to “ZZ RUSH” (second effect mode) is displayed. “ZZ RUSH” is an effect mode that can be controlled in either a high probability state or a low probability state. Therefore, it is possible to increase the game rather than a configuration in which nothing is displayed when the specific area 39 is not passed. In addition, if an effect image (for example, the first special suggestion image 250 or the like) is displayed as if there was a passage to the specific region 39 even though there was no passage to the specific region 39, the game contents and the game However, since the second special suggestion image 251 is displayed, there is no discrepancy between the game state after the jackpot game and the display content. Therefore, there is no possibility of causing misunderstandings to the player. In other words, according to this pachinko gaming machine 1, the second big prize opening 35 is provided without giving the player the impression that more benefits than actual are given (shifted to a high probability state). It is possible to excite the open non-passing round game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a special suggestion image is displayed at the timing when the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 reaches five (see FIG. 60). Therefore, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the gaming state after the big hit game has been determined based on the fifth ball winning at the second big winning opening 35.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special decoration 17 not provided in the arrangement location 6A of the first big prize opening 30 is given to the arrangement place 6B of the second big prize opening 35 (see FIG. 4). Therefore, the second big prize opening 35 that does not have the specific area 39 inside is a more important prize opening than the first big prize opening 30 that has the specific area 39 inside which becomes a trigger for the transition to the high probability state. It is possible to feel as if there is. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult to be aware of this in a passing round game in which the first big prize opening 30 that may pass to the specific area 39 is opened.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a special effect (the effects shown in FIGS. 71 (A) to (C)) that can recall the special decoration 17 is executed in a non-passing round game that opens at least the second grand prize opening 35. Is done. Therefore, a series of flow of execution of special effects → winning in the second big prize opening 35 → display of the special suggestion image can be performed, and the gaming state after the big hit game is determined based on the winning in the second big prize opening 35. It is possible to give a strong impression.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the non-passing jackpot game based on the non-passing jackpot symbol (special figure 1_jacket symbol 7) that is difficult to pass to the specific area 39, or the second passing jackpot symbol (in which a high probability state is hidden) In the passing jackpot game based on the special figure 1_ jackpot symbols 4 to 6), the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 is a short opening pattern (opening pattern of short opening) in the first place (see FIGS. 11 and 12). Therefore, the game period of the non-passing round game in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened is short. Therefore, in the case of winning these jackpot symbols, even if the special suggestion image is not displayed in the non-passing round game in which the second big prize opening 35 is opened, the player does not feel uncomfortable in the production. It is possible to advance the jackpot game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sorting member 71 is not controlled based only on the time, but based on the number of winning balls to the first big winning opening 30 in one round game. 71 state (the first state shown in FIG. 3A or the second state shown in FIG. 3B) is switched, that is, whether or not it is allowed to pass through the specific area 39 is switched (see FIGS. 14 to 17). . Therefore, it is possible to generate an unprecedented interest in the jackpot game in the so-called V chance machine (for example, an interest in changing the state of the sorting member 71 from the second state to the first state by own game).

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the operation pattern of the sorting member 71 has a plurality of variations depending on the type of the winning jackpot symbol and the number of round games. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp the passage timing to the specific region 39 from the aspect of the movement of the sorting member 71.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of symbols with different execution rounds (which rounds are executed) of passing round games (round games in which V-length opening operation control is executed) (FIG. 11). reference). Therefore, it is possible to make the gaming machine difficult to determine when to pass the specific area 39. In particular, in this embodiment, one of the major features is that the high probability state can be hidden, but a plurality of symbols having different execution rounds of passing round games are provided as jackpot symbols for changing the latent probability (special diagrams). 1_ jackpot symbol 4-6). Therefore, it is possible to prevent whether it is easily determined whether or not it is a big hit for latency.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, in the passing jackpot game that can be expected to pass to the specific area 39, the passing round game is executed twice (see FIG. 11), and the passing to the specific area 39 does not occur. When the second passing round game is executed, the first big winning device 31 is informed that the game ball should be won (step S5040 in FIG. 59). That is, if the first pass round game fails to pass the specific area 39, a warning is given. Therefore, it is possible to surely cause the transition to the high probability state.

  Also, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the special figure 1_hit symbols 4 to 6 are won, the second passing round game has an earlier timing within the round game (the smaller number of winning balls) than the first passing round game ) Allows passage to the specific area 39 (see FIG. 11). Therefore, it is easier for the second passing round game to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 than the first passing round game. Therefore, even if it fails to pass through the specific area 39 in the first passing round game, it is possible to cause the transition to the high probability state more reliably.

10. Modification Example A modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the above embodiment, the upper limit number of times of first entry support is “100”, and the upper limit number of times of high accuracy and the second upper limit of support number of entrance are the same “161”. On the other hand, the high-accuracy upper limit number may be set to a value “165” that is larger than the second pitch support upper limit number by the upper limit storage number “4” of the second special figure hold. If the game is played normally, the second special figure hold of the upper limit memory number “4” often occurs at the end of the high base state (entrance support state). This is because the variation of 4 "special figure 2 can be configured to be drawn in a high probability state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, at the time of incubation in the high-probability state (at the time of incubation ST), from “ZZ RUSH” (second effect mode) to “S zone” based on the effect mode transition lottery (see FIGS. 63 and 64). It is configured to shift to (special first effect mode) (that is, shift from the short time common background 301 to the latent notification background 302). On the other hand, you may comprise so that it may transfer, if the change display of the special symbol of the predetermined number of times of transfer (for example, 30 times) is performed, without performing transfer lottery. In this case, the number of times of transition may be determined by lottery.

  Moreover, in the said form, the transition lottery of production | presentation mode was performed as a lottery based on prior determination (refer FIG.63 and FIG.64). On the other hand, when the special drawing change in “ZZ RUSH” (second production mode) starts, the production mode transition lottery is performed, and when the transition lottery is won, the transition is made in accordance with the special drawing variation. You may comprise.

  Moreover, in the said form, the transition lottery of effect mode and the roaring effect execution lottery were performed simultaneously (refer FIG. 64). On the other hand, you may make it perform both lottery separately. In this case, either lottery may be first. Regardless of which lottery procedure is taken, it does not depend on the fact that the lottery for the transition to the production mode and the lottery production execution lottery are performed based on the result of the prior determination.

  Moreover, in the said form, when it was controlled to "ZZ RUSH" in a high-probability state, it comprised so that it might be forced to transfer to S zone at the timing when the number of remaining fluctuations of a time-short common background became 20 times (refer FIG. 67). ). On the other hand, the timing of the forced transition to the S zone can be changed as appropriate, such as the timing when the remaining fluctuation number of the short-time common background becomes 50 times, the timing when it becomes 0 times, and the like. If the configuration is such that the forced transition to the S zone is not performed until the remaining number of fluctuations in the background of the short time common background becomes 0, that is, any timing until the remaining number of fluctuations suggested by the remaining number suggestion display becomes “0”. Even in the case where the production mode transition lottery is executed, since it can be controlled to the S zone no matter how many times the remaining number of fluctuations suggested by the remaining number suggestion display, it is always during “ZZ RUSH” It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a high probability state, and this can improve the gaming interest.

  Also, in the above form, the winning pattern opening pattern when winning a 13V V-pass jackpot (Special Figure 1_Big Bonus Symbols 4-6) is winning the V non-passing jackpot (Special Figure 1_Big Jackpot Symbol 7) The opening pattern was exactly the same as the opening pattern of the big prize opening. On the other hand, the two opening patterns may be similar to each other as long as the player is not distinguished.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the passage suggesting effect is configured to be performed after the timing of occurrence of the V passage, but may be configured to be performed at the timing of occurrence of the V passage (performed in a round game in which the V passage is performed). Good. In this case, the passing suggestion effect may not be an effect of displaying the first special suggestion image 250 suggesting that the effect mode (“YY RUSH”) corresponding to the high-accuracy and high-base state is controlled. The character image “V” may be displayed on the display screen 7a.

  Moreover, in the said form, the 1st big prize apparatus 31 which is V attacker is the structure by which the game ball which passed the 1st big prize opening 30 is distributed by the distribution member 71 into the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70, The second grand prize-winning device 36, which is a normal attacker, was configured such that the game balls that passed through the second grand prize-winning port 35 were discharged outside the device without being distributed anywhere. On the other hand, the second grand prize device may be configured similar to the first grand prize device 31. In other words, the “pseudo specific area” and the “pseudo non-specific area” through which the game ball that has passed the second grand prize opening can pass to the second grand prize winning device, and “pseudo ball” that distributes the game balls to any of these areas. A sorting member ”may be provided.

  In this case, a pseudo specific area sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the pseudo specific area, a pseudo non-specific area sensor that detects the passage of the game ball to the pseudo non-specific area, and a pseudo distribution that drives the pseudo distribution member The member solenoid is connected to the sub control board 90. Then, a decorative portion that suggests a special area is provided at a position located in front of the pseudo specific area on the game board surface (the front surface of the game board 2) (for example, imitating a letter V or a star mark). It is recommended to attach a sticker. Further, the sub-control board 90 controls the pseudo-distributing member so as to pass through the pseudo non-specific area until the number of winning balls at the second grand prize opening reaches five, thereby winning the prize at the second big prize opening. When the number of balls reaches 5, it is preferable to operate the pseudo distribution member so that the game balls pass through the pseudo specific area. And based on the detection of the game ball by a pseudo specific area sensor, it is good to perform the passage suggestion effect of the above-mentioned form. Instead of the passage suggestion effect in the above-described form, an effect of causing the image display device 7 to display an effect image (for example, an effect image including a V character image) suggesting that a special region has been passed may be performed. Further, the pseudo distribution member may be controlled based on the elapsed time instead of the number of winning balls.

  In the above embodiment, the passing suggestion effect is an effect of displaying the first special suggestion image 250 shown in FIG. 71D on the display screen 7a, but it may not be an effect using the image display device 7. For example, the panel lamp 5 or the frame lamp 66 is caused to emit light in a special light emission mode only at that time, or a special sound effect is emitted from the speaker 67, thereby informing that the V has passed. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the first special suggestion image 250 or the second special suggestion image 251 is displayed when the number of winning balls in the second major winning opening 35 becomes 5, that is, a stage opportunity winning ball. The number was 5 balls. However, the number of production opportunity winning balls may not be five and can be changed as appropriate.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the special effect (FIGS. 71 (A) to (C) is obtained from the 13th round in the V passing jackpot of 16R (from the previous round of the 14th round game that opens the second grand prize opening 35). ))) Is executed, but may be executed from the 14th R. That is, the special effect may be executed only in the round in which the second grand prize opening 35 is opened.

  Further, the decoration content (design of the special decoration 17) for giving a special feeling to the second grand prize winning device 36 and the display content as a special effect can be changed as appropriate. The display contents of the first special suggestion image 250 and the second special suggestion image 251 can be changed as appropriate, such as the display contents other than the name of the effect mode.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the specific area 39 is controlled from the closed state to the open state based on the number of winning balls to the first big winning opening 30 in one round game (the distribution member 71 is allowed to pass from the passage blocking state to the passing state). Controlled to the state). On the other hand, control which switches the specific area | region 39 from an open state to a closed state based on the number of winning balls to the 1st big winning opening 30 may be performed.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the 1st operation opportunity winning ball number (the operation trigger winning ball number of V length open | release in the 1st operation pattern for passage) was set to "3", it may be other than "3". In addition, the second operation opportunity winning ball number (the operation trigger winning ball number of V-length opening in the second passing operation pattern) is set to “7”, but the second operation opportunity winning ball number is the first operation number. It may be other than “7” as long as it is larger than the number of winning balls. In addition, the third operation opportunity winning ball number (the V short opening operation opportunity winning ball number) is “1”, but may be other than “1”.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the passing round game was provided twice in one jackpot game, you may provide three times or more and may provide only once.

  Further, in the above-described form, in the jackpot for changing the latent probability (special figure 1_jacket symbols 4 to 6), the number of operating opportunity winning balls for the second passing round game is smaller than the number of operating trigger winning balls for the first passing round game. Although it is set to a value, it may be set to the same value as the number of winning balls for the first passing round game.

  Moreover, in the said form, it comprised so that the distribution member 71 might be operated based on the number of winning balls to the 1st big winning opening 30 in one round game. On the other hand, you may comprise so that the distribution member 71 may be operated according to the predetermined operation time irrespective of the number of winning balls to the 1st big winning opening 30.

  Moreover, in the said form, although the 1st starting port 20 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change and the 2nd start port 21 in which the ease of entering a game ball can be changed, the 1st starting port was provided. A configuration without 20 is also possible. In this case, it is configured such that even when the electric chew is in the closed state, the game ball enters the starting port related to the electric chew.

  In the above embodiment, four random numbers such as jackpot random numbers are acquired as random numbers (numerical information) acquired based on winning to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Based on the acquired random number, it may be determined whether or not the jackpot is large, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers acquired based on the start winning and what is determined in each random number.

  Further, in the above-described form, the start / win prize command includes the success / failure information, but does not include the information on the presence / absence of reach (see FIG. 22). On the other hand, information on the presence / absence of reach may be included in the start winning command. And it is good to perform a prohibition control so that the failure production corresponding to the failure is executed only when there is no reach loss. In addition, when the result of the pre-judgment is a big hit, the continuous production random number judgment table is such that the winning probability of the transition lottery is the highest, the next is the loss with reach, and the lowest is the case with no reach. Should be set.

  Moreover, in the said form, the display mode of specific effect images, such as the remaining number suggestion display 310 and the BONUS frequency display 320 which are effect images other than a background image, is changed with changing a background image from the time-short common background 301 to the latent notification background 302. However, there may be an effect image whose display mode is not changed in the effect image other than the background image.

  Of course, it is possible to combine the features of the above-described embodiment and the features of the above-described modification example.

  In addition, the invention described in <A> to <D> is shown below in the above description in [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above description, reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the component of each invention is not limited to this supplementary note.

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One or a plurality of entrances (first starter 20 and second starter 21) including at least a variable entrance (second starter 21) that can change the ease of entering a game ball;
A special prize opening (first big prize opening 30) arranged in the game area, an opening / closing member (32) for opening and closing the special prize opening, and a specific area through which game balls passing through the special prize opening can pass (39), a special winning means (first big winning device 31),
A determination unit for determining whether or not to win a jackpot based on the entrance to the entrance (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S1402 or S1408);
A means for stopping and displaying a symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means through a variable display, and if the result of the success / failure determination is a jackpot winning, one of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols The symbol display means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1004) for stopping and displaying
When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means, special game executing means capable of executing a special game (a jackpot game) including a round game that opens the opening / closing member (game control microcomputer for executing step S1007 and the like) 81)
High probability state control means capable of controlling the gaming state after the special game to a high probability state in which the winning probability for the jackpot is higher than the normal probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area (step S3104) A game control microcomputer 81) for executing
Entry support state control means capable of controlling the game state after the special game to the entrance support state (high base state) that is easier to enter the variable entrance than the non-entrance support state (low base state). (Game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S3102 or S3107),
The plurality of types of jackpot symbols include a predetermined first passing jackpot symbol (for example, Special Figure 1_Big Bonus Symbol 2) and a second passing jackpot symbol (for example, Special Figure 1_Big Jackpot Symbol 4), and non- There is a passing jackpot symbol (for example, special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 7),
The special game execution means includes
When the passing jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a passing special game including a passing round game that allows passage to the specific area (V passing jackpot jackpot game) is executed,
When the non-passing jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a non-passing round game that includes a non-passing round game that is impossible or difficult to pass to the specific area, but does not include the passing round game (a jackpot per V non-passing jackpot) Game)
If there is a passage to the specific area during the special game, the game state after the special game is controlled to the high probability state and the pitch support state (hereinafter referred to as “first privilege game state”) (step) If YES in S3101, S3104 and S3107 are performed. On the other hand, if there is no passage to the specific area during the special game, the game state after the special game is the normal probability state and the pitch support state (hereinafter “ (Referred to as “second privilege game state”) (if NO in step S3101, S3102 is performed)
The high-probability state control means ends the control to the high-probability state when the number of executions of the symbol variation display in the high-probability state reaches a predetermined high-accuracy upper limit number (161 in the embodiment). (S2004 through step S3105)
The entrance support state control means includes:
In the second award gaming state, when the number of executions of the symbol variation display reaches the first number of the first support pitches (100 in the embodiment) that is smaller than the high-accuracy limit count, the entry support status is entered. End control (perform S2008 via step S3103),
In the first award gaming state, when the number of second entry support upper limit times (161 in the embodiment) which is less than the high-accuracy upper limit number and larger than the first entry support upper limit number is reached, the entry support state is entered. Is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that terminates the control (performs S2008 through step S3108),
Image display means (image display device 7) having an image display unit (display screen 7a) capable of displaying various effect images as the game progresses;
Background control means for performing display control of the background image displayed on the image display unit (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S5405 or the like),
The background control means includes
When controlled to the second privilege gaming state, the first background image (short-time common background) until the number of executions of the variable display of the symbol (hereinafter referred to as “the number of fluctuations”) reaches the first number of support for the first entry support. 301) can be executed (step S5209 can be executed),
When the first special gaming state is controlled after the special passing game based on the first passing jackpot symbol, the variation count is the difference between the second pitch support upper limit count and the first pitch support upper limit count. Is controlled to the second background image (background 303 immediately after the start of ST) until the difference count (61 in the embodiment) is reached, and then the first background image (short-time common background) until the second entrance support upper limit count is reached. ) Can be executed (steps S5206 and S5509 can be executed),
When the first special gaming state is controlled after the special passing game based on the second passing jackpot symbol, first, the first background image (short time common background) is controlled, and the number of fluctuations is the first pitch. Based on the fact that a predetermined effect change condition has been established before the support upper limit number is reached, the third background image (latency notification background 302) is controlled over the difference number of times, and then the second pitch support upper limit number is reached. The gaming machine is characterized in that the third background control for controlling the first background image (short time common background) can be executed again (steps S5209, S5709, and S5511 can be executed).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the first background image is displayed after the display period of the second background image as the background control when the high probability state and the ball entry support state (first privilege gaming state) are controlled after the special game. When performing the second background control with a display period of (the same background image as in the normal probability state and the entry support state (second bonus game state)), and during the display period of the first background image There is a case where the third background control for interrupting the display period is performed. Therefore, even when the first background image is displayed immediately after the special game, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the high probability state.
By the way, in a general pachinko gaming machine representing a gaming machine, whether or not a big hit is determined based on a winning at a starting opening (entrance entrance), and if a big hit is won, a big hit symbol indicating that is stopped and displayed After that, a big hit game (special game) is performed in which a round game for opening the big prize opening (special prize opening) is performed a plurality of rounds. In particular, in recent years, there is a gaming machine that is provided with a specific area that can be switched to pass or not at a predetermined timing inside the special winning opening, and is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area. Often seen.
An example of this type of gaming machine is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-171636. In the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-171636, as a jackpot symbol, a passing jackpot symbol that allows passage to a specific area during a jackpot game and a passage to a specific area during jackpot game are impossible or A difficult non-passing jackpot symbol is provided. Then, if the winning jackpot symbol is won and passed through a specific area, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to a high probability state and a entering support state (electric support control state). Then, the background image at this time is controlled to a background image (probability variation background image) in the probability variation mode that is known to have shifted to this gaming state.
In addition, if a non-passing jackpot symbol is won, it cannot be passed to a specific area in principle, so after the jackpot game is controlled to a normal probability state and a pitching support state. Then, the background image at this time is controlled to be a time-short mode background image (time-short background image) that is known to have shifted to the gaming state. In Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-171636, even when passing to a specific area occurs as an irregular case at the time of winning a non-passing jackpot symbol, it is controlled to a short-time background image.
By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-171636, when it is controlled to a short-time background image immediately after the jackpot game, it is always in a normal probability state unless an irregular specific region passes. It is confirmed that there is. In other words, as long as the game is played normally, in the case of a high probability state, the short-time background image is not controlled immediately after the jackpot game. Therefore, when controlled to this background image, the player could not expect at all for the high probability state.
Among the mainstream gaming machines in recent years, there are many so-called MAX type gaming machines in which the jackpot winning probability in the normal probability state is set low. In this type of gaming machine, the degree of disappointment that the player receives when it is controlled to a short-time background image immediately after the jackpot game (that is, when the winning jackpot is determined to be a non-passing jackpot symbol) is reasonable. large. For this reason, there is a possibility of causing an extreme decrease in game motivation.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In other words, the issue is that in a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage to a specific area in the special prize opening, it is controlled to a normal probability state and a background image corresponding to the entry support state. Even if it exists, it aims at providing the gaming machine which can be expected to be in a high probability state.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
Variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the symbol variation display (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S1403 or S1409);
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, the effect pattern determination means for determining the effect pattern of the variation effect to be executed along with the variation display of the symbol (the effect control microcomputer 91 for executing step S5410 and the like) And comprising
The effect pattern determination means is different from the effect pattern determination table (FIG. 75) during the period controlled by the third background image and during the period controlled by the first background image and the second background image. The game machine is characterized in that an effect pattern is determined based on a variation effect pattern selection table in the latent notification background shown.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, during the period controlled by the third background image, it is possible to provide a game entertainment that is different from the period controlled by the other background image.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
Specific image control means for controlling display of at least a part of the effect image other than the background image displayed on the image display unit (hereinafter referred to as “specific effect image”) (effect control microcomputer 91 executing step S5713 or the like) Control board 100),
The specific image control means is configured to display the specific effect image in a display mode different from that during the period controlled by the first background image and the second background image during the period controlled by the third background image. A game machine characterized by displaying a remaining number suggestion display 310 or a BONUS number display 320) (see FIG. 73H).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when controlled to the third background image, the display mode of the specific effect image other than the background image is also controlled to the first background image or the second background image. Different display modes are controlled. Therefore, it is possible to increase the visual special feeling during the display period of the third background image. Thereby, it is possible to improve the game entertainment during the display period of the third background image.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The remaining number suggestion display (reference number 310 in FIG. 73) that can suggest the remaining number of times until the number of executions of the symbol variation display during the period controlled by the first background image reaches the first number of support for the first entry support. A remaining number suggestion means (production control microcomputer 91 for executing step S5803, etc.),
The remaining number suggestion means stops updating display of the remaining number suggestion display during a period controlled by the third background image (latency notification background) (step S5803 is not performed). To play.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, even if it is found that it is actually in a high probability state by being controlled by the third background image, it is a big hit until the number of executions of the variable display of the symbol reaches the high-accuracy upper limit number of times. If it is not selected, the control to the high probability state ends, and the period controlled by the third background image can be felt as an extra to the period controlled by the first background image. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility of causing a misunderstanding as if winning a jackpot.

  In the above-mentioned form, the “predetermined effect changing condition” in the claims means winning a transition lottery in the effect mode or executing a variable display of special symbols a predetermined number of times (80 times). It is.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display apparatus (image display means)
7a ... Display screen (image display section)
20 ... 1st starting port (fixed entrance)
21 ... 2nd starting port (variable entrance)
30 ... 1st Grand Prize Exit (Special Prize Exit)
31 ... First big prize device (special prize means)
32 ... Opening / closing member 35 ... Second big prize opening 36 ... Second big prize winning device 37 ... Opening / closing member 39 ... Specific area 70 ... Non-specific area 71 ... Distribution member 81 ... Game control microcomputer 85 ... Special figure holding storage unit 91 ... Production control microcomputer 100 ... Image control board

Claims (1)

A jackpot game including a specific round game that opens a predetermined winning hole can be executed, and when a game ball that has passed through the winning hole passes through a specific area in the specific round game, the game after the end of the jackpot game A gaming machine capable of controlling the state to a high probability state that is easier to win a jackpot than the normal probability state,
A sorting member capable of taking a first state in which a game ball can pass through the specific area and a second state in which the game ball cannot pass through the specific area;
The distribution member is operated based on the number of winning balls to the winning opening in the specific round game,
A specific jackpot game including a first specific round game and a second specific round game can be executed as the specific round game;
In the first specific round game, when the number of winning balls is a first value, the first member over the difficult passage time when the distribution member in the second state hardly passes through the specific area. When passing difficulty control for controlling to a state is executed, and the number of winning balls is a second value larger than the first value , the sorting member in the second state passes through the specific region. It is possible to perform a passage allowance control that can be controlled to the first state over a possible passage allowance time,
In the second specific round game, the passing difficulty control is executed when the number of winning balls is the first value, but the number of winning balls to the winning port in the specific round game is The gaming machine is characterized in that the passage allowance control is not executed even if it becomes.