JP6664056B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a typical pachinko gaming machine that represents a gaming machine, a jackpot is determined based on winning in a starting port (ball entry port), and when a jackpot is won, a round in which the large winning port (special winning port) is opened. A jackpot game (special game) for performing a plurality of rounds of the game is executed.

Particularly in recent years, a gaming machine provided with a specific area in which a pass / fail is switched at a predetermined timing inside a special winning opening, and controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of a game ball to this specific area is disclosed. Yokumirare Ru (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-171636 A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the control method of the distribution member for switching whether or not to pass to a specific area .

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In other words, the challenge is to create a new interest by reviewing the control method of the sorting member that switches whether or not to pass to a specific area in a gaming machine that controls to a high probability state based on passing to a specific area The purpose is to do.

The gaming machine of the present invention
A jackpot game including a specific round game for opening a predetermined winning opening can be executed, and when a game ball passing through the winning opening passes in a specific area in the specific round game, a game after the end of the jackpot game A gaming machine that can control the state to a high probability state that is easier to win a jackpot than the normal probability state,
A distributing member that can take a first state in which game balls can pass through the specific area and a second state in which game balls cannot pass through the specific area;
Activating the distribution member based on the number of winning balls to the winning opening in the specific round game ,
When the winning ball speed is a first value, and executes the pass difficulty control for controlling the first state for the difficult time passing through the sorting member predefined in the second state, the winning ball count the When a second value greater than the first value is reached, the passage permitting control capable of controlling the distribution member in the second state to the first state for a passage permissible time longer than the difficult passage time is executed. Is possible,
When the passage allowance control is executed, the game ball can pass through the specific area, but even when the difficult passage control is executed, the game ball hardly passes through the specific area,
A gaming machine that executes the passage allowance control even when it is detected after the closing of the winning port in the specific round game that the number of winning balls has reached the second value. It is.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to create a new interest in the gaming machine which 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 showing in detail a first big winning device and a second big winning device provided in the gaming machine. It is an enlarged front view of the lower right part of the game board provided in the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a portion A shown in FIG. 2 and is a diagram showing indicators provided in the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a main control board side of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a sub-control board side of the gaming machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating details of a RAM included in the main control board. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating details of a RAM included in the sub control board. It is a jackpot type determination table. It is a table showing opening control of a special winning opening and operation control of a distribution member. It is a table showing the opening pattern of the special winning 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 the distribution member. It is a timing chart which shows the 1st passage operation pattern among the operation patterns of the distribution member. It is a timing chart when two opening periods in the 1st passage operation pattern of a distribution member overlap. It is a timing chart which shows the 2nd operation pattern for passage among operation patterns of a distribution member. It is a table which shows various random numbers which a microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) It is a big hit determination table. (B) It is a reach determination table. (C) Ordinary symbol hit determination table. (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table. It is an opening pattern determination table of an electric chew. It is a specific table of a start winning command. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. 9 is a flowchart of a main timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a security control process. It is a flow chart of the first big winning opening illegal winning process. It is a flowchart of a specific area unauthorized passage process. It is a flow chart of the first big winning opening discharge confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of a starting 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 a special operation process. It is a flow chart of the processing inside the V big winning opening. 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 a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol changing process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination 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 special winning opening operation setting process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot opening process. It is a flow chart of the first big winning opening sensor detection processing. It is a flow chart of the second big winning opening sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of a jackpot closing process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot ending process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 1 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a reception 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 the second big winning opening winning. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. (A) It is a table | surface explaining an effect mode flag. 9B is a table for explaining a background flag. (C) A table for explaining an S zone shift flag. It is a flowchart of a pre-reading effect determination process. It is a continuous production random number determination table. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation effect start process. It is a flowchart of a background process. It is a flowchart of a forced transition 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 fluctuation effect ending process. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the effect performed during the round game of the big hit game. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the effect performed during the ending of the big hit game. It is a figure of the display screen which shows the effect performed when shifting to S zone. It is a timing chart which shows the example of execution of a continuous production. It is a fluctuation effect pattern selection table at the time reduction state and SP reach. (A) is a diagram of a display screen showing an example of SP reach at the time saving common background. (B) It is a figure of the display screen which shows the example of SP reach at the time of the background immediately after ST start. (C) It is a figure of the display screen which shows the 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 notification background.

1. Structure of gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the up-down direction and the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the up-down direction and the left-right direction seen from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, a front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching a player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and a rear 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 game board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. On the front frame 51 of the gaming machine frame 50, a handle 60 for firing game balls at a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle, a hit ball supply tray (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls, and a hit ball supply tray 61 A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the game ball is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button 64 that can be operated by a player at the time of an effect executed as the game progresses. The front frame 51 is provided with a frame lamp 66 for decoration and a speaker 67.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball fired by operating the handle 60 flows down is formed on the game board 2 by being surrounded by a rail member 4. The gaming board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 7). A plurality of game nails (not shown) for guiding game balls are provided in the game area 3.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3, an image display device (display means) 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided. On the display screen (display section) 7a of the image display device 7, variable display of effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with variable display (variable display) of first special symbols and second special symbols described later. There is an effect symbol display area for performing (variable display). In addition, the effect which displays the effect design 8L, 8C, 8R is called effect design change effect. The effect design fluctuation effect is sometimes referred to as “decorative design fluctuation effect” or simply “variation 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 medium 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. The effect symbols are each composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from “1” to “8”, for example. The image display device 7 displays a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol indicator 41a and a second special symbol indicator 41b (see FIG. 5) described later, according to a combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easily understandable manner.

  For example, when a jackpot is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a slot number such as “777”. In the case of a loss, the effect design is stopped and displayed with a break such as "637". This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery not by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b but by the image display device 7. Note that the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed. In addition, as an aspect of the effect symbol change display, for example, there is an aspect of scrolling up and down.

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

  Further, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 has an effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9 according to the number of storage of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold described later. By displaying the effect suspension image 9, the storage number of the first special figure suspension displayed on the first special figure suspension display 43a (see FIG. 5) described later and the second special figure suspension display 43b are displayed. The number of stored second special figure reservations can be clearly shown to the player.

  A center decoration 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, 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. A warp section 12 is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 10 to allow game balls to flow in from the entrance and to flow out to the stage section 11 from the exit. On the upper part of the center decoration 10, a panel movable body 15 is disposed in a stored state.

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

  In addition, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a second starting port (an example of a ball entry port, also referred to as a second ball entry port, a variable ball entry port, a variable startup port, a second startup winning port) 21 Is provided. The electric chute 22 is also called an ordinary electric accessory (ordinary electric accessory). The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is a trigger of the lottery of the second special symbol (big hit lottery).

  The electric tube 22 includes a movable member (entrance opening / closing member) 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric tube solenoid 24 (see FIG. 6). The game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is in the open state. That is, the second starting port 21 is a starting port in which the ease of entering a game ball can be changed. It should be noted that the electric chew 22 can be easily opened when the movable member 23 is in the open state more easily than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. The entry into the second starting port 21 may not be disabled.

  In addition, a gate (passing area) 28 through which game balls can pass is provided at the upper right of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3. The passing of the game ball to the gate 28 is an execution trigger 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.

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

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

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 (A), a specific area (V area) 39 through which a game ball passing through the first special winning opening 30 can pass and a non-specifying area are provided inside the first special winning device 31. A specific region (non-V region) 70 is formed. In the first special winning device 31, a first special winning opening sensor 30 a that detects a winning of a game ball to the first special winning opening 30 is disposed upstream of the specific region 39 and the non-specific region 70. . In the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is provided. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a that detects passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 70 is arranged.

  The first special winning device 31 includes a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the first special winning opening 30 to the specific region 39 or the non-specific region 70, and a 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. Note that the distribution member 71 takes a first state in which the game balls are distributed to the specific region 39 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, and distributes the game balls to the non-specific region 70 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. Take the second state. The distribution member 71 is, in other words, a shutter member that opens and closes the specific area 39.

  FIG. 3A shows a state in which the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 3A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in the first state in which the game ball is allowed 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 special winning opening 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the first special winning opening sensor 30a. This route of the game ball is referred to as a first route.

  FIG. 3B shows a state in which 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 in which the game ball is prevented 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 special winning opening 30 rolls on the upper surface of the distributing member 71 after passing through the first special winning opening sensor 30a and is not specified. Pass through the area 70. This route of the game ball is referred to as a second route.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is a trigger for shifting to a high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a positive change operation port (positive change area). On the other hand, the non-specific area 70 is not a positive change operation port. On the other hand, the second big prize winning device 36 is not provided with a positive change operation port. That is, in this 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 a first arrangement area 6A) of the first special winning device 31 (first special winning opening 30) and the second special winning device 36 (second special winning opening) on the front side of the gaming board 2 are set. The arrangement location 6B (also referred to as the second arrangement area 6B) of 35) is decorated as shown in FIG. 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 the special decoration 17 makes the second grand prize device 36 seem more special than the first grand prize device 31 in appearance. Has been exuded. That is, in this embodiment, a special feeling is brought out to 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.

  More specifically, the general decoration 16 is one in which a decorative sheet having a printed layer of decorative characters designed for the character of "wolf" is arranged over the front surface of the game board 2 and the front surface of the first big prize winning device 31 and the like. In addition, the special decoration 17 is a decoration sheet having a printed layer of decorative characters designed with the character “XX CHANCE” arranged on the front surface of the game board 2 and the front surface of the second big winning device 36. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as 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. 71 (A)). )reference). This is an effect for reminding the player of the special decoration 17 and informing that the player should hit a game ball in order to win a prize in the second grand prize device 36. The special decoration 17 and the general decoration 16 may be applied by sticking a sticker of a desired design to the game board 2 or the prize winning device, or by directly applying ink to the game board 2 or the prize winning device. Such a method may be used.

  Further, a decoration 18 of a star mark is provided on a portion 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 the game object can pass to the specific area 39 is provided. Suggest location. However, the decoration 18 is not so noticeable as compared with the special decoration 17.

  Returning to FIG. 2, a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 6 for discharging a game ball not winning any of the winning openings to the outside of the gaming region 3 are provided below the gaming region 3.

  The gaming area 3 in which various winning ports and the like are arranged includes a left gaming area 3A on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and a right gaming area 3B on the right side. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is referred to as left hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is referred to as right strike. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present 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. , The second flow path R2.

  On the first flow path R1, a first starting port 20, an electric tube 22, and an out port 6 are provided. The player can aim for a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting 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 big winning device 36, a gate 28, a first big 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, thereby passing through the gate 28 and winning in the second starting port 21, the first big winning port 30, and the second big winning port 35. Can be aimed at.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 2, a display device 40 is arranged at the center of the right side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 5, the display devices 40 include a first special symbol display 41a for variably displaying a first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b for variably displaying a second special symbol, and a normal symbol. Is variably displayed. In addition, on the display devices 40, the first special figure display 43a and the operation suspension of the second special symbol display 41b which indicate the number of the operation suspensions (first special figure reservation) of the first special symbol display 41a are stored. A second special figure hold display 43b for displaying the number of stored (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold display 44 for displaying the stored number of operation hold (general figure hold) of the ordinary symbol display 42 are included. Have been.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when a game ball is awarded to the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Also, 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 reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display 43.

  The special symbol display 41 displays a special symbol variably (variable display) and then stops the symbol, thereby performing a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Report results. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (the special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of the variable symbol and the stopped symbol) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, ie, a big hit symbol), the stop pattern is changed to an open pattern corresponding to the type of the stopped special displayed special symbol (that is, the type of the winning big hit). A special game (big hit game) in which the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35 is opened. The opening pattern of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 and the second special 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 according to the result of the jackpot lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when a jackpot (one of a plurality of types of jackpots described later) is won, the first, second, and third from the left, such as “XXXXXXXXXXX” (X: lit, x: unlit). The big hit symbol in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are turned on is displayed. In the case of a loss, a loss pattern in which only the rightmost LED is turned on, such as "●●●●●●● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off as the losing symbol may be adopted. Note that the lost design is not a specific special design. Also, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is fluctuated for a predetermined fluctuating time. In the fluctuating display, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time as long as each LED is not stopped (lighted display in a specific mode).

  In the present pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won (entered) in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random number values (numerical information such as a jackpot random number) acquired for the winning are obtained. ) Are temporarily stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 (see FIG. 6). More specifically, if the winning is in the first opening 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85 a (see FIG. 6) as the first special figure holding, and if the winning is in the second starting opening 21, the first special figure is stored. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b (see FIG. 6) as the two special figure reservations. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 is exhausted when a special symbol based on the special figure reservation can be variably displayed. Extinguishing the special figure reservation means determining a jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure reservation and executing a variable display of a special symbol for indicating the determination result. Accordingly, in the 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 variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if there is a prize during a middle game or during the execution of a special game, the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

  The number of such special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation display 43. More specifically, each of the special figure reservation indicators 43 includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure reservations by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations.

  The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passing of the game ball to the gate 28 by variably displaying (variable display) the normal symbols and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (the normal symbol stopped symbol, the ordinary symbol derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed ordinary symbol is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (a normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal winning symbol), the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. An auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays an ordinary symbol corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery according to the lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a winning, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are turned on is displayed, such as “○” (○: turned on, ●: turned off). If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss pattern in which only the right LED is turned on, such as "● ○", is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal losing symbol. Note that the normal losing symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal symbol is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined fluctuating time. The fluctuating display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. Note that the mode of the variable display may be anything such as all the LEDs blinking at the same time 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 through the gate 28, the value of the ordinary symbol random number (per-random number) acquired for the passage is stored in the general figure holding storage unit 86 (see FIG. 6). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of general drawing reservations that can be stored in the general drawing storage unit 86, and the upper limit in this embodiment is “4”.

  The general figure storage stored in the general figure storage unit 86 is exhausted when it becomes possible to variably display ordinary symbols based on the general figure storage. The digestion of the general symbol hold refers to determining a normal symbol random number (per random number) corresponding to the general symbol hold and executing variable display of the normal symbol for indicating the determination result. Therefore, in the present pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the ordinary 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 display of the ordinary symbol and during the execution of the auxiliary game, Even in the case where there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to a predetermined number.

  Then, the number of such general-purpose reservations is displayed on the general-purpose reservation display 44. More specifically, the general-purpose reservation indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general-purpose reservations by lighting the LEDs for the number of general-purpose reservations.

2. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a main control board (game control board) 80 for controlling a game profit such as a jackpot lottery or a transition of a game state, and an effect executed as the game progresses. A sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for performing control, a payout control board 110 for performing control relating to payout of game balls, and the like are provided. The main control board 80 configures a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 configures a sub control unit together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a sound control board 106 described later. The sub-control unit includes at least the sub-control board 90 and can control a game effect using the effect means (the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, the speaker 67, the board movable body 15, and the like). I just need.

  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 via these boards. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. The backup power supply circuit 151 supplies power to a RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and a 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 turned off. A power switch 155 is connected to the power board 150. By turning on / off the power switch 155, power on / off is switched. 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.

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

  The RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure reservation storage unit 85 (the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and the general figure reservation storage unit 86. The first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation 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 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.

  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 starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and an unspecified. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

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

  In addition, as the solenoids, the electric chute solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, the second big winning opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric tube solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric tube 22. The first special winning opening solenoid 33 drives the opening and closing member 32 of the first special winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening and closing member 37 of the second special winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the first big winning device 31.

  Further, a special symbol display 41, a normal symbol display 42, a special symbol reservation display 43, and a general symbol reservation display 44 are connected to the main control board 80. That is, the display control of the 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. The payout control board 110 includes a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (a ball can be lent based on information such as a prepaid card inserted and installed in the pachinko gaming machine 1). Are connected, and a firing device 112 is connected via a firing control circuit 111. The firing device 112 includes the 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 or a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 to obtain a prize ball. And the ball lending motor 131 of the ball lending device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The paid out prize balls are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. 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 firing device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the firing motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is fired with the strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is fired in about 0.6 seconds.

  The main control board 80 sends various commands to the sub-control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90 is a one-way communication connection that can only transmit signals from the main control board 80 to the sub-control board 90. That is, a non-illustrated unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating unit is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the RAM 94 stores a first special drawing pending effect storage capable of storing a first start winning command (described later in detail) specified based on a winning in the first starting port 20 and the like. Unit 95a, a second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b capable of storing a second start winning command (described in detail later) specified based on the winning in the second starting port 21, and the like, a first special symbol and a first special symbol The fluctuation 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 stores four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of second special figure reservations that can be stored. ).

  As shown in FIG. 9D, each storage area is divided into a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area. The start winning command storage area is a storage area for storing a start winning command. The fluctuation 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 to be displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers and symbols (including effect designs), background images, etc. Are 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.

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

  The effect control microcomputer 91 is provided on the frame lamp 66 provided on the gaming machine frame 50 and on the game board 2 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The lighting control of the board lamp 5 is performed. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / unlit, light emission color, etc., also called lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and emits 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 panel movable body 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) in which the panel movable body 15 is compactly folded and stored at the periphery (the upper part in the present embodiment) of the display screen 7a, and the central part of the display screen 7a is released. It can be displaced to an exposed state (not shown) which is exposed in front of substantially the entire area including the area.

  More specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) for determining the operation mode of the panel movable body 15 and controls the operation of the panel movable body 15 according to the operation 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 control the lighting of the lamp and the operation of the panel movable body 15. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the ROM may store data relating to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern.

  Further, to the sub-control board 90, an effect button detection switch (SW) 63a and a select button detection switch 64a are connected via a frame relay board 98. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) is 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 Jackpots and the like In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are “jackpots” and “losing” as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of the "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. In the case of "losing", the "losing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When the jackpot is won, the special winning game (the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35) is opened in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed (the type of the special winning). Is executed. A special game executed by winning a jackpot is called a jackpot game.

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

  There are several types of jackpots. The jackpot types are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, there are roughly two types of jackpots. There are a V passing jackpot (special figure 1_ jackpot symbols 1 to 6 and a special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 8) and a V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 7).

  The V passing jackpot is a jackpot that allows the player to pass to the specific area 39 during a jackpot game based on winning of the jackpot. On the other hand, the V non-passing jackpot is a jackpot in which it 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 the present embodiment is a gaming machine that is controlled to a high probability state based on the passage to the specific area 39. Therefore, the V passing jackpot is a jackpot that is scheduled to be controlled to the high probability state, and the V non-passing jackpot is a jackpot that is not controlled to the high probability state. The operation control of the distribution member 71 for switching whether or not the specific area 39 is allowed to pass will be described later.

  In the lottery of the special figure 1, at the time of winning the jackpot, it is distributed to the V passing jackpot at a rate of 55%, and the remaining 45% is assigned to the V non-passing jackpot. On the other hand, in the lottery of the special map 2, when the big hit is won, the lottery is always sorted to the V passing big hit. That is, in the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the second starting port 21 (lottery of the special figure 2) is larger than the jackpot lottery based on the winning at the first starting port 20 (the lottery of the special figure 1). It is set to be advantageous for the player.

  There are three types of "V passing jackpot" that can be won by the lottery in Tokuzu 1 16R V passing jackpot (Special figure 1_Big hit symbols 1 and 2), 15R V passing jackpot (Special figure 1_Big hit symbol 3), and 13R V passing big jackpot (Special figure 1_Big hit symbols 4-6) is there. The substantial number of rounds refers to the number of round games in which a maximum number of winning balls (in the present embodiment, nine) can be won to the special winning opening in one round game. In the present embodiment, the jackpots are all 16Rs in form, but substantially include 15R and 13R jackpots. Incidentally, the V non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_jackpot symbol 7) is a jackpot of substantially 13R. In addition, the V passing jackpot (special figure 2_jackpot symbol 8) that can be won by the lottery of the special figure 2 is a 16R jackpot in form and substantially.

  [Large Winning Opening Control] As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the first big winning opening 30 is opened at the 1R to 13R and 15R at each of the big hits, and the second large winning opening is opened at the 14R and 16R at the big hit. The winning opening 35 is opened. As shown in FIG. 12, the opening modes of the first special winning opening 30 include a long opening mode (opening mode 1) and a short opening mode (opening mode 2). The second large winning opening 35 also has a long opening (opening mode 3) and a short opening mode (opening mode 4).

  In the long opening of the first special winning opening 30 (opening mode 1), the first special winning opening 30 is first opened for a maximum of 27500 ms, and after the closing period of 1000 ms, the first special winning opening 30 is opened again for 1000 ms. It is. The interval time between rounds is 2000 ms. If the game is being played normally, winnings up to the maximum number of winning balls are made until the opening period of the first 27500 ms ends, and the next round game is executed after an interval between rounds. Therefore, the second opening of 1000 ms is hardly performed. The interval time between rounds is the same 2000 ms in any open mode.

  The short opening of the first special winning opening 30 (opening mode 2) is an opening mode in which the first special winning opening 30 is opened once for a very short time of 60 ms. At the time of this opening, it is rare that a game ball enters the first big winning opening 30.

  The long opening of the second special winning opening 35 (opening mode 3) is an opening mode in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened once for a maximum of 28500 ms. At the time of this opening, winnings up to the maximum number of winning balls can be sufficiently achieved.

  The short opening of the second special winning opening 35 (opening mode 4) is an opening mode in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened once for a very short time of 60 ms. At the time of the opening, the game ball rarely enters the second special winning opening 35.

  The three types of jackpots that can be won by the lottery in Tokuzu 1 have different opening patterns of the special winning opening. As shown in FIG. 11, in the V passing jackpot of 16R (special figure 1_jackpot symbols 1 and 2), the opening control of the long opening is performed in all rounds. It should be noted that the special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 is a big hit symbol that is notified of a V-passing big hit in a variable effect that notifies the determination result of the big hit winning. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, it is a big hit symbol in which a zigzag pattern of a gold symbol (3 or 7 in the present embodiment) is selected as a final stop mode of the effect symbol. Note that, even when the special symbol 2_big hit symbol 8 is won, the zigzag pattern of the gold symbol is selected as the final stop mode of the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, the special figure 1_big hit symbol 2 is a big hit symbol which is not notified of the V passing big hit in the variable effect for notifying the determination result of the big hit winning. Specifically, it is a big hit symbol in which a silver pattern (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, or 8 in this embodiment) is selected as a final stop mode of the effect pattern. When the special figure 1_big hit symbol 2 is won, the player is notified of the V passing big hit by executing the victory battle effect during the big hit game. In addition, even in the case where the special symbol 1_big hit symbols 3 to 7 are won, the silver pattern zoro eyes is selected as the final stop mode of the effect symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the case of the V passing big hit of 15R (special figure 1_big hit symbol 3), the opening control of the short opening is performed only for the 14R, and the opening control of the long opening is performed in all the remaining rounds. When the special figure 1_big hit symbol 3 is won, a battle effect of defeat is executed during the big hit game, and then a resurrection effect is executed to notify the player of the V passing big hit ( (See FIG. 10).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11, at the V-passing jackpot of the actual 13R (special figure 1_ jackpot symbols 4 to 6), open control of the long open is performed from the 1R to 13R, and the short open is controlled at the 14R to 16R. Perform release control. The opening control of the special winning opening is the same as the case where the V non-passing big hit (special figure 1_big hit symbol 7) is won. Therefore, it is not known which jackpot has been won even if one looks at the opening mode of the special winning opening.

  In addition, in the case where the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 4 to 6 which is the V passing jackpot is won, and in the case where the special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 7 which is the non-V passing jackpot, the battle effect of defeat during the jackpot game is obtained. (See FIG. 10). When the defeat battle effect is executed, the player usually 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_big hit symbols 4 to 6 are won, the player is not notified that the V-passing big hit is performed during the big hit game based on the winning. As will be described in detail later, after being controlled to the effect mode of S zone after the jackpot game, the player recognizes that the player has won the V passing jackpot of substantially 13R. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment realizes a high-probability state latency while being a so-called V-accurate machine (a gaming machine controlled to a high-probability state based on passage to the specific area 39). This is one of the major features of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  [Operation Control of Distribution Member] Next, operation control of the distribution member 71 (operation control of the specific area 39) in each big hit will be described. In the present embodiment, based on the number of winning balls in the special winning opening in one round game, the distribution member 71 is switched between the first state (FIG. 3A) and the second state (FIG. 3B). Can be switched between. Specifically, there are three types of operation patterns of the distribution member 71 as shown in FIG. 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 the present embodiment, 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, and 12R in each jackpot are rounds (operation rounds) in which the operation of the distribution member 71 is scheduled (see FIG. 11). The execution intervals of the operation rounds are separated by one or more rounds in order to prevent the opening period of the specific region 39 in the previous round game from overlapping with the opening period of the specific region 39 in the next round game. . In the present embodiment, except for the following operation timing, the distribution member 71 is controlled to the second state in which passage to the specific region 39 is prevented.

  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 (operation trigger winning ball number) that triggers the operation of the distribution member 71 is “1”. . Specifically, when the total number of winning balls to the first winning port 30 in one round game (the total number of winning detections by the first winning port sensor 30a) reaches one ball, the second state (passage prevention state). This is an operation pattern in which the distributing member 71 is controlled to the first state (permissible passage state) for an extremely short time of 24 ms (corresponding to a difficult passage time). After a lapse of 24 ms, the state is returned to the passage blocking state again. In other words, the non-passing operation pattern is an operation pattern in which the distributing member solenoid 73 is turned ON for 24 ms when the first winning prize port 30 wins the first ball. Note that the opening of the specific area 39 for 24 ms (control to the passage allowable state) is referred to as V short opening. It is extremely rare for a game ball to pass through the specific area 39 when the V-short release is performed, and basically no V-pass occurs.

  When the distribution member 71 is operated in the non-passing operation pattern, the total period of the open period of 24 ms and the subsequent ball-split period of 1000 ms (ball-split period relating to the specific area 39) is specified. The V valid period in which the passage to the region 39 (V passage) is treated as valid (see FIG. 14C). In addition, in the present embodiment, in principle, when V passing occurs outside the V valid period (during the V invalid period), the notification of the V abnormal passage is performed. Until the next round game starts, notification of V abnormal passage is not performed (see FIG. 14D). As the notification of V abnormal passage, for example, a notification mode such as outputting a warning sound from the speaker 67 or displaying an error character on the display screen 7a can be adopted. The reason why the ball drop period is provided is that a game ball that has passed just before the distribution member 71 returns to the passage blocking state may pass through the specific area 39.

  It should be noted that even when the first ball is won during the 2000 ms round-to-round interval, the V-short release operation control (passing difficulty control) is executed (see the broken line in FIG. 14B). If the numbers of the incoming and outgoing balls to the first big winning device 31 (the first big winning opening 30) do not match when the interval time between rounds has elapsed, the distribution member 71 performs a predetermined retry operation (FIG. 14 (B)). The retry operation is an operation of controlling the passage permitting state for 200 ms after waiting for 1500 ms, and then waiting for 1000 ms. Even if 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.

  The first pass operation pattern (operation mode 2) is an operation pattern in which the number of winning prize balls is “1” and “3” as shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. Specifically, when the total number of winning balls to the first winning port 30 in one round game becomes one, the above-mentioned V short opening operation control is performed, and thereafter, the total number of winning balls becomes three. Then, this is an operation pattern in which the distributing member 71 is controlled to be in the passage-permitted state for a maximum of 31476 ms (corresponding to the passage-permitted time). Opening of the specific area 39 for a maximum of 31476 ms (control to the passage allowable state) 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 opened. That is, when the V length is released, V passage is easily possible. Note that the distributing member 71 is returned to the passage blocking state even if there is a remaining time for opening the V-length when the time (2000 ms) of the inter-round interval has elapsed. That is, the opening period of the specific area 39 does not overlap with the execution period of the next round game.

  When the distribution member 71 is operated in the first pass operation pattern, the V valid period is also the total period of the opening period of the V length release and the subsequent 1000 ms ball brush period (FIG. 15 ( C)). Further, from the elapse of the ball-stroke period to the start of the next round game, the V-abnormal passage is not notified even in the V-ineffective period in which V-pass is determined to be invalid (FIG. 15D). reference). However, unless the discrepancy in the number of incoming and outgoing balls with respect to the first special winning opening 30 occurs at the time when the interval time between rounds (2000 ms) has elapsed, the ball-stripping period is not set.

  Even when the third ball is won during the 2000 ms round-to-round interval, the V-length opening operation control (permitting passage control) is executed (see the broken line in FIG. 15B). Of course, if the winning of the first ball is detected during this period, the V-short opening operation control is executed. Further, when the third ball is won during the ball stroke period t1 after the V short opening at the time of one ball winning, the operation control of the V length opening is executed without waiting for the ball stroke period to elapse. . The same applies to the case where the winning of the first ball and the winning of the third ball are detected during the interval between rounds. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the third ball is won during the opening period (24 ms) of the V-short release at the time of winning one ball, the V-ball is opened without waiting for the elapse of the V-short opening period. Long opening operation control is executed.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 17, the second pass operation pattern (operation mode 3) is an operation pattern in which the number of winning prize balls is “1” and “7”. Specifically, when the total number of winning balls to the first winning port 30 in one round game becomes one, the above-mentioned V short opening operation control is performed, and thereafter, the total number of winning balls becomes seven. Then, it is an operation pattern for performing the above-described V length opening operation control. That is, in the first pass operation pattern, the number of winning balls that triggers the opening of the V-length opening is “3”, whereas in the second pass operation pattern, it is “7”. The timing at which V passing is possible is later than the passing operation pattern of No. 1. Nevertheless, since the operation control for opening the V length is executed, V passage is easily possible.

  Note that the distributing member 71 is returned to the passage blocking state even if there is a remaining time for opening the V-length when the time (2000 ms) of the inter-round interval has elapsed. Further, the operation control of the distribution member 71 in the case where the number of activated prize balls has been reached during the interval between rounds or the case where the number of activated prize balls has been reached during the ball stroke period t1 after the V short opening is performed. , The same as when the first passage operation pattern is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, there are three operation patterns of the distribution member 71. FIG. 11 shows which operation pattern is executed in which round in various jackpots. In 16R V passing jackpot (special figure 1_ jackpot symbols 1 and 2, and special figure 2_ jackpot symbol 8, ie, gold symbol and battle victory jackpot symbol), the first passing operation pattern is executed in 10R and 12R, In 2R, 4R, 6R, and 8R, the non-passing operation pattern is executed. In the case of a 15-pass V-pass jackpot (special map 1_jackpot symbol 3, ie, a jackpot symbol of a resurrection after a battle defeat), the first pass operation pattern is executed in 8R and 10R, and non-passage is performed in 2R, 4R, 6R, and 12R. Operation pattern is executed.

  In addition, there are three types of jackpot symbols (special figure 1_ jackpot symbols 4 to 6, all of which are battle defeated but highly accurate latent jackpot symbols) in the 13R V passing jackpot, and rounds in which passing operation patterns are executed with each other Are different. Specifically, in the jackpot based on the special map 1_big hit symbol 4, the second pass operation pattern is executed in 2R, the first pass operation pattern is executed in 6R, and the fourth pass operation pattern is executed in 4R, 8R, 10R and 12R. The non-passing operation pattern is executed.

  In the jackpot based on the special map 1_big hit symbol 5, the second pass operation pattern is executed in 4R, the first pass operation pattern is executed in 8R, and the non-passage operation pattern is executed in 2R, 6R, 10R and 12R. The operation pattern is executed. In the jackpot based on the special map 1_ jackpot symbol 6, the second pass operation pattern is executed at 6R, the first pass operation pattern is executed at 10R, and the non-passage operation pattern is executed at 2R, 4R, 8R and 12R. The operation pattern is executed. In the non-passing jackpot (special figure 1_big hit 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 passing is possible. Also, even in the case of the V passing big hit, the round in which the passing operation pattern is executed is different depending on the type of the big hit symbol. In particular, as a symbol of a V passing jackpot (latency probability changing jackpot) of substantially 13R, three jackpot symbols having different rounds in which V passing is possible are provided. In addition, in the case of the latent probability changing jackpot, the number of operating trigger winning balls “3” different from the number of operating trigger winning balls “3” in the case of a normal probability changing jackpot (16 R V passing jackpot or 15 R real V passing jackpot). 7 ", there is a round in which the V-length release operation control is executed. In addition, the operation of the distribution member 71 is scheduled in even-numbered rounds from 2R to 12R, regardless of which jackpot is won, including the case where the V-non-passing jackpot is won.

  Therefore, it is extremely difficult for the player to visually check the V passage by assuming the timing of the V passage by the operation of each of these configurations. In this way, a game property of basically determining whether or not the game is controlled to the high probability state based on various game effects executed as the game progresses is realized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a non-passing operation pattern is provided in which the V-short opening operation control is executed when the number of winning balls at the time of operation becomes “1”. Therefore, it is possible to provide a round in which the first large winning opening 30 is opened in a long opening manner in which a winning of up to the maximum winning number per 1R (maximum winning balls) can be expected, but V passing does not occur. It is possible.

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

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in an effect design variation effect that indicates the result of the jackpot determination when the result is unacceptable. The reach is a state in which one of the plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols) that are variably displayed is the remaining one, and depends on which symbol the variable symbol is stopped and displayed. Means a state of a combination of effect symbols indicating a jackpot winning (for example, a state of “7 ↓ 7”). The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed in the display screen 7a so as to be slightly shaken, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. The reach random number takes a value in a range from 0 to 255.

  The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern including a variation time. The variation pattern random number takes a value in a range from 0 to 99. The random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include a normal symbol random number (hit random number) shown in FIG. The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to 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 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 ordinary symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 have a probability variation function and a variation time reduction function, respectively. A state in which the probability variation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is called a “high probability state”, and a state in which it is not operating is called 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, the jackpot determination is performed using the jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be the jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 19A). That is, when the probability varying function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stopped symbol) becomes a big hit symbol is lower than when the probability variation function is not activated. Will be higher.

  A state in which the fluctuation time reducing function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a “time reduction state”, and a state in which the function is not operating is referred to as a “non-time reduction state”. In the time reduction state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time reduction state. That is, a fluctuation pattern is determined using a fluctuation pattern table determined so that a fluctuation pattern with a short fluctuation time is selected more frequently than in a non-time reduction state (see FIG. 20). That is, when the fluctuation time reducing function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol than when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure reservation is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) at the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a jackpot with a smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the special symbol display 41 may operate at the same time, or only one of them may operate. Then, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the ordinary symbol display 42 are operated in synchronization with the variation time reduction function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the ordinary symbol display 42 operate in the time reduction state, and do not operate in the non-time reduction state. Therefore, in the time reduction state, the winning probability in the ordinary symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time reduction state. That is, the hit determination (determination of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit determination table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit determination table used in the non-time saving state ( FIG. 19C). In other words, when the probability varying function of the ordinary symbol display 42 is activated, the display result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 42 has a higher probability of becoming an ordinary hit symbol than when it is not activated. .

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

  Under the condition that the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the ordinary symbol display 42 and the opening time extension function and the number of times of opening function of the electric chew 22 are activated, compared to a case where these functions are not activated. As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of launch balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a “high base state”, and a state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a “low base state”. In the high base state, a big hit can be aimed at without greatly reducing the number of game balls on hand. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning in the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called an electric support control state or a ball entry support state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry support state.

  The high base state does not require all of the above functions to operate. That is, activation of one or more of the probability changing function of the ordinary symbol display 42, the variation time reducing function of the ordinary symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. Thus, it is only necessary that the electric chew 22 is more easily opened than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without accompanying the time saving state.

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

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

  In the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played for the first time, the gaming state after power-on is a normal probability state, a non-saving time state, and a low base state. This game 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”. Further, a state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a “special game state (big hit game state)”. Further, a state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state is referred to as a “bonus game state”.

  In the high base state such as the high certainty base state and the low certainty base state, it is advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 2) by right-handing so that the game can proceed advantageously. This is because the electric support 22 makes it easier for the electric chew 22 to be opened than in the low base state, and makes it easier to win the second starting opening 21 than to win the first starting opening 20. . Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger of the normal symbol lottery, a right-handed shot is made to make the second start port 21 win the game ball. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of start winnings (winning at the starting opening) than when the player hits left. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a right-handed game even during the big hit game.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is possible to advantageously advance the game by making the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 2) by left-handing. Since the power support control is not performed, the power chute 22 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first opening 20 than to win the second opening 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left hit is performed so that a game ball can be awarded to the first starting port 20. As a result, it is possible to obtain a larger number of starting prizes than if the player hits right.

5. Start Winning Command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect as described later. The look-ahead effect is a special figure change based on a start winning prize using a start prize winning command specified based on numerical information (a random number such as a jackpot random number) acquired by the start prize (variation display of a special symbol). This is an effect that suggests a jackpot expectation degree for the starting winning prize before the determination of right or wrong immediately before the start of the game. As shown in FIG. 22, the start winning command generated in the present embodiment includes success / failure information indicating whether or not a big hit has occurred. The start winning command of the present embodiment includes start port information indicating which start port of the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 has been won, and a game state of either the normal probability state or the high probability state. Game state information indicating whether or not a prize has been won is included. The start winning command only needs to include at least information on the success or failure of the jackpot, and what kind of information is included in the start winning command can be appropriately changed.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, 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 processing program shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, an initial setting is 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), various flags, status, counter, and timer And so on. Note that the initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

  Subsequent to the initial setting (S001), interrupts are prohibited (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003), the various random number counter values shown in FIG. 18 are updated by adding one. When the random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. Note that the initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0” or may be changed randomly. Further, 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, it is not necessary to update the random numbers by software.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) ends, an interrupt is permitted (S004). While the interruption is permitted, the execution of the main-side timer interruption processing (S005) becomes possible. The main timer interrupt processing (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed at a period of 4 msec. From the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) to the next start of the main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters for the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) are used. The process of updating the value 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 Timer Interrupt Processing] Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), first, an output process (S101) is executed. In the output process (S101), a command or the like set in an output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like.

  In the input processing (S102) performed subsequent to the output processing (S101), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, the second winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 6) are read. In the input process (S102), a detection signal from a lower plate full switch for detecting whether the lower plate 62 is full is also captured 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 processing (S103) will be described later. Subsequently, a timer update process (S104) is executed. In the timer update process (S104), the values of various operating timers are updated (subtracted). Next, a prize ball control process (S105) is performed. In the prize ball control process (S105), a payout command for paying out a prize ball corresponding to the type of the winning opening 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, a normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S106) is performed. The ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S106) is the same as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 18 is performed during the execution period of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the other period (the main timer interrupt process (S005)). ), The period until the next main-side timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

  Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S106), a start-up opening sensor detection process (S107), a normal operation process (S108), a special operation process (S109), and a specific area sensor detection process (S110), which will be described later, are performed. Execute. Thereafter, a process of outputting drive data of the special winning opening solenoid (the first special winning opening solenoid 33 or the second special winning opening solenoid 38) is performed (S111). That is, the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35 is opened or closed. Then, the other process (S112) is executed, and the main timer interrupt process (S005) ends. As other processing (S112), the second special figure reservation display 43b is controlled to a display mode showing 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. Thus, the first special map reservation display 43a is controlled to a display mode indicating the number. In addition, based on the number of balls to be reserved for later-described ordinary drawings, the general-purpose reservation indicator 44 is controlled to a display mode indicating the number.

  Then, the processing of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 23). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is executed 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, an ordinary electric duo illegal winning processing (S120) is performed. In this process, the presence or absence of an illegal prize in the electric tuner 22 (that is, the ordinary electric utility) is detected, and if an illegal prize is detected, an abnormal prize notification for notifying the fact is provided. Is set. Subsequently, a second winning opening illegal winning process (S121) is performed. In this process, it is detected whether or not there is an illegal prize in the second special winning opening 35. When an illegal prize is detected, an abnormal prize notification and an abnormality detection setting are performed. Next, a first special winning opening illegal winning process (S122), a specific area illegal passing process (S123), and a first special winning opening 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 a fraudulent activity utilizing magnetism is read, and when it is determined that the fraudulent activity has been caused by the magnetism, detection of the fraudulent activity is reported. And setting of abnormality detection. In addition, when the misconduct by magnetism is detected, the game is thereafter stopped until the power is turned on again. Subsequently, a door opening process (S126) is performed. In the door opening process (S126), an input signal from a door opening detection sensor (not shown) that detects opening of the front frame 51 and the inner frame is read, and when it is determined that the front frame 51 or the inner frame is open. , The door is opened.

  Next, an unauthorized radio wave detection process (S127) is performed. In the fraudulent radio wave detection processing (S127), an input signal from a radio wave detection sensor (not shown) for detecting fraudulent activity using radio waves is read, and when it is determined that fraudulent activity by radio waves has been performed, the fraud detection is performed. Perform notification and abnormality detection settings. Thereafter, an impact detection process (S128) is performed, and the security control process ends. In the impact detection process (S128), an input signal is read from a vibration detection sensor (not shown) for detecting a fraudulent act of vibrating the pachinko gaming machine 1, and if it is determined that the fraudulent fraud has occurred, the fraudulent behavior is detected. Notification detection and abnormality detection settings.

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

  If there is no passage detection in step S132, this processing ends. On the other hand, if the passage is detected (YES in S132), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the first special winning opening effective counter is “0” (S133). The first special winning opening valid counter is a counter that counts the number of valid winnings to the first special winning opening 30 by a subtraction method. If it is not "0" in step S133, the value of the first special winning opening valid counter is decremented by 1 (S134), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S133), the winning of the first big winning opening 30 is invalidated (S135), that is, the abnormal winning is notified without the target of the prize ball, and the abnormality detection is performed. Settings are made (S136). Note that the values of the first special winning opening effective timer and the first special winning opening effective counter are set appropriately at the start of the round game in which the first special winning opening 30 is opened.

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

  [First Big Win Port Emission Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the first big winning opening discharge confirmation process (S124), first, it is determined whether or not passage to the first big winning opening 30 has been detected (first big win). It is determined whether or not the passing of the game ball is detected by the winning opening sensor 30a) (S150). If the passage is detected, the V-large winning opening / exit 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 special winning opening entry / exit counter is a counter for counting a difference between a winning ball and an ejected ball with respect to the first special winning device 31 (first special winning opening 30) having the specific area 39 (V area) therein. .

  In step S152, it is determined whether the passage to the non-specific area 70 is detected (whether the passage of the game ball is 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 the passage is detected (YES in S152), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the V-large winning opening / exit counter is “0” (S153). If it is not “0” (NO in S153), the value of the V-large winning opening / exit counter is decremented by 1 (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 ejection from the first big winning opening 30, so that an abnormal winning prize is notified and abnormality detection is set (S158). .

  In step S155, it is determined whether the passage to the specific area 39 is detected (whether the passing of the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a) (S155). If there is no passage detection, the process ends. On the other hand, if the passage is detected (YES in S155), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the V-large winning opening / exit counter is “0” (S156). If it is not "0" (NO in S156), the value of the V-winning opening / exit counter is decremented by 1 (S157), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if it is “0” (YES in S156), it means that there has been an illegal ball ejection (illegal passage to the specific area 39) from the first special winning opening 30, so that an abnormal winning (abnormal passing) is notified. Is performed, and abnormality detection is set (S158).

  [Starting port sensor detection processing] Next, the starting port sensor detection processing (S107) executed in the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 29, in the starting port sensor detection process (S107), first, it is 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 passing 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 process passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special map 2 It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter provided in the RAM 84 that counts the number of second special figure reservations) has reached “4” (upper limit storage number). Yes (S204). Then, when the number of reserved special figure 2 balls has reached “4” (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved special figure 2 balls is less than “4” (in S204 NO), 1 is added to the number of reserved special figure 2 balls (S205).

  Subsequently, a special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number group shown in FIG. 18A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b in the current special figure. It is stored in the storage area of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b corresponding to the number of 2 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 number group stored in step S206, the second starting winning command is specified by using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. Specifically, if the current gaming state is the high probability state and the jackpot random number is “1,” the second starting port and the high probability state in the start winning command specification table of FIG. A command “E2H21H” is specified as the second start winning command. The command is composed of 2-byte information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 21H)).

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

  In the start winning command of the present embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the upper two-digit hexadecimal command is information for specifying the type of command (being a start winning command). The value of the lower digit of the upper command is start-up information for specifying the type of start-up opening (winning to the first starting opening 20 or winning to the second starting opening 21). The upper digit value of the two-digit hexadecimal lower-order command is gaming state information for specifying a gaming state (a normal probability state or a high probability state). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower-order command is winning / failing information indicating the success / failure of the jackpot. Note that the rules regarding the generation of the start winning command are merely examples, 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 starting port sensor detection processing (S107), it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not a game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S209). . If a game ball has not been won in the first opening 20 (NO in S209), the process is terminated. If a game ball has been won in the first opening 20 (YES in S209), the special figure 1 is reserved. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of first special figure reservations, specifically, the value of a counter provided in the RAM 84 that counts the number of first special figure reservations) has reached “4” (upper limit storage number). (S210). If the number of reserved special figure 1 balls has reached "4" (YES in S210), the process is terminated, but if the number of reserved special figure 1 balls is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), "1" is added to the number of reserved special figure 1 balls (S211).

  Subsequently, a special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition processing (S212), as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S206), the jackpot 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) (that is, the random number group shown in FIG. 18A is obtained), and It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reservation balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

  Subsequently, a first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first start winning command is specified using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 22 based on the random number group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the jackpot random number is “1,” the first starting port and the normal probability state in the start winning command specification table of FIG. A command “E1H11H” is specified as the first start winning command. The specified first start winning command includes winning / losing information indicating whether or not a jackpot has been won.

  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 ordinary symbol reserved balls (the number of ordinary symbol reserved, specifically, the value of a counter provided in the RAM 84 for counting the number of ordinary symbol reserved) ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), “1” is added to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls (S302), and ordinary symbol random number acquisition processing (S303) is performed. In the ordinary symbol random number acquisition process (S303), an ordinary symbol random number counter value (the value of label -TRND-H, FIG. 18B) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is Is stored in a storage area corresponding to the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls.

  [Normal Operation Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation process (S108) following the start-up opening sensor detection process (S107). As shown in FIG. 31, in the normal operation process (S108), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being stopped and displayed (S402). If the normal symbol is not being stopped and displayed (NO in S402), then it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is being changed and displayed (S403). If the normal symbol is not being displayed in a fluctuating manner (NO in S403), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the ordinary symbol is “0” (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the ordinary symbol is "0" (YES in S404), the process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved balls of the ordinary 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 (the value of the label -TRND-H) stored in the ordinary symbol holding storage unit 86 is read, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether it is a hit. Then, a symbol determination process for setting the ordinary symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 is performed (S406). In other words, in the symbol determination process (S406), if "losing", data corresponding to "general loss symbol" is set, and if "winning", data corresponding to "normal winning symbol" is set.

  Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol variation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), if the gaming state is the time reduction state with reference to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern in which the normal symbol fluctuation time is 10 seconds is selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of ordinary symbol reserved balls by one (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each of the general-purpose reservations in the general-purpose storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth storage in the general-purpose storage unit 86 is performed. The area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared (S409). In this way, the general drawing reservations are digested in the order in which they were reserved. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, a normal symbol change start command is set to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of the normal symbol change.

  If the variation of the ordinary symbol is being displayed in step S403 (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the variation time of the ordinary symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the elapsed time has elapsed (YES in S411), the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is stopped with the display result (normal hit symbol or normal loss 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 processing is ended.

  Also, if the stop of the ordinary symbol is being displayed in the above step S402 (YES in S402), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stop time of the ordinary symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415). If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol stop symbol data of the ordinary winning symbol is set (S416). (NO in S416)), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal winning symbol (that is, if it is a winning (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). More specifically, if it is in the time saving state, an opening pattern in the time saving state (see the power opening TBL2 in FIG. 21) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state, the release pattern in the non-time saving state (see the power chewing open TBL1 in FIG. 21) is set as the release pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

  If the electric chew 22 is operating in the above-described step S401 (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419). Finish the process. On the other hand, if the time 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) following the normal operation process (S108). The special operation process (S109) is a process related to the special symbol display 41 and the special winning device (the first special winning device 31 and the second special winning device 36). In the special operation process (S109), first, as shown in FIG. 32, the after-large V winning opening process (S1001) is performed. Then, the value of the special operation status is read out (S1002), and any processing (one of S1003 to S1009) according to this value is executed.

  Specifically, when the value of the special operation status is “1”, a special symbol standby process (S1003) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “2”, a special symbol change processing (S1004) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is "3", a special symbol determination process (S1005) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “4”, a big hit start process (S1006) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “5”, a jackpot opening process (S1007) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “6”, the big hit closing process (S1008) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is “7”, the big hit end process (S1009) is performed. Each of these processes (S1003 to S1009) will be described later. Note that the initial value of the special operation status is “1”.

  [V-Special Winning Port Processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the V-special winning opening processing (S1001), first, a distributing member solenoid closing process (S1101) described later is performed. The distributing member solenoid closing process (S1101) is a process for closing the open specific area 39 (the distributing member 71 being controlled to the first state in FIG. 3A is changed to 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 a time related to operation control of the specific area 39 (operation control of the distribution member 71).

  If the value of the specific area timer is “0” (NO in S1102), subsequently, it is determined whether the distribution member solenoid 73 is being opened (that is, being 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 valid period). Yes (S1104). If it is during the V validity period (YES in S1104), the passage of the specific area state is invalidated because the ball brush period (see FIGS. 14 to 17) after the release of the specific area 39 has elapsed. (Set to V invalid period), and the setting of the notification of V abnormal passage is set to "do not notify abnormality" (S1105).

  As a result, after the ball break period, a period in which the vehicle is not controlled to the high probability state even when there is V passing, but is not notified of V abnormal passage is set. At the start of the next round, the setting of the notification of the V abnormal passage is switched to “notify abnormal” (see FIGS. 14 to 17). On the other hand, if YES in step S1102, YES in step S1103, and NO in step S1104, the process in step S1105 is not performed.

  In a succeeding step S1106, a retry operation updating process is performed. In the retry operation update processing (S1106), the value of the retry operation counter that manages the progress of the retry operation (1500 ms wait → 200 ms open, → 1000 ms wait (see FIG. 14)) is updated. The value of the retry operation counter is “1” corresponding to the standby operation of 1500 ms, “2” corresponding to the opening operation of 200 ms, and “3” corresponding to the standby operation of 1000 ms. is there. That is, in the retry operation update processing, 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. Note that the initial value of the retry operation counter is “0”.

  In subsequent step S1107, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area operation flag is “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 passage operation pattern. The value “2” of the specific area operation flag corresponds to the second passage operation pattern. 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 specific area 39 (the distribution member 71) is in the operating period.

  If the value of the specific area 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), energization control of the distribution member solenoid 73 is performed so that an operation according to the value of the retry operation counter is executed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the V-large winning opening sensor detection processing (S1109) and the mismatch monitoring processing (S1110), and ends the V-large winning opening processing.

  If the ball biting or the like is eliminated by the execution of 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 winning opening sensor detection processing (S1109), and in the mismatch monitoring processing (S1110). It is determined that the inconsistency in the number of incoming and outgoing balls with respect to the first special winning opening 30 has been resolved (the V special winning opening exit counter is determined to be “0”). In this embodiment, the round game of the next round is not started until the inconsistency is resolved. If the specific area operation flag does not indicate the retry operation in step S1107, the process ends without executing steps S1108 to S1110.

  [Distribution Member Solenoid Closing Process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the distribution member solenoid closing process (S1101), first, it is determined whether or not the distribution member solenoid 73 is under energization control for a retry operation (S1201). . If the retry operation is not being performed (NO in S1201), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the distribution member solenoid 73 is being closed (that is, not being energized) (S1202). If the distribution member solenoid 73 is not closed (NO in S1202), that is, if it is open, it is determined whether the value of the specific area timer is not “0” (S1203). If the value of the specific area timer is “0” (NO in S1203), the distribution member solenoid 73 is closed (S1204), that is, de-energized. Thereby, the distribution 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 printing period after the specific area 39 is closed (see FIG. 14 and the like) (S1205). It should be noted that the value set in the specific area timer is decremented by one each time the timer updating 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”, it means that 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 Standby Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the special symbol standby process (S1003), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved special ball 2) is "0". Is determined (S1401). If the special figure 2 reserved ball count is “0” (YES in S1401), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning in the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1) is “0” (S1407). If the special figure 1 reserved ball count is also “0” (YES in S1407), that is, if there is no storage of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning in the first starting port 20, it is already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is a standby screen (demonstration screen for waiting for a customer) (S1413), and if so (YES in S1413), the process ends; otherwise (S1413). NO), waits for a predetermined standby time to elapse, and sets a customer standby standby command for displaying a standby screen (S1414).

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

  Also, if the special figure 2 reserved ball count is “0” but the special figure 1 reserved ball number is not “0” (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), If there is one or more storage of the random number counter value group acquired as a result of winning in the one starting port 20 (reservation information of the special figure 1), the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) described later and the special figure One variation pattern selection processing (S1409) is performed. Thereafter, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the special figure 1 reserved ball count by one (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of the 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 storage unit in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is stored. Are cleared (S1411). In this way, the first special map reservation is digested in the order in which the reservations are retained. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes a special figure 1 change start process (S1412). In the special figure 1 change start process (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2", and the change start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the change display of the first special symbol. The change start command (also called special figure 1 change start command) set in the special figure 1 change start processing (S1412) includes the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the change display of the special symbol based on the first special figure reservation is performed only when the second special figure reservation is “0” (YES in S1401). That is, the second special map reservation is consumed prior to the first special figure reservation. In the present embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure reservation is more likely to win a large jackpot (V-passing large jackpot) having a larger profit for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure reservation (FIG. 10). reference).

  [Special figure 2 big hit determination processing (special figure 1 big hit determination processing)] The processing flow of the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402) and the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408) is based on FIG. It will be explained together. As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure 2 big hit determination processing (S1402) or the special figure 1 big hit determination processing (S1408), first, a big hit random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read as a determination value (S1501). ). More specifically, in the special figure 2 big hit determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area of the second special figure holding storage unit 85b of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first second special figure holding). 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 hold storage unit 85a of the RAM 84 (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first special figure hold first). Read the random number counter value.

  Next, the big hit determination table (FIG. 19A) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in the high probability state (S1503). If it is not the high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is the normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (big hit determination) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 19A) It is determined whether the value is a big hit based on the value “0” to “164” (S1504). On the other hand, if the state is the high probability state (YES in S1503), the jackpot determination table (FIG. 19A) is used to determine whether the jackpot is determined based on the table for the high probability state (the jackpot determination value is “0” to “649”). It is determined whether or not it is (S1505).

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

  [Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing)] The processing flow of the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1409) is the same. This will be described collectively with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38. As shown in FIG. 37, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403) or the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1409), it is first determined whether or not the game state is the time reduction state (whether the time reduction flag is ON). Yes (S1601).

  If it is not the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is the non-time saving state, it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the non-time-saving state medium and large jackpot table (the portion corresponding to the non-time-saving state and big hit in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20) is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label- A variation pattern is selected based on (TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 20, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Here, the SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after the reach than the normal reach, and the distribution ratio of the table is set so that the winning expectation (the expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach. Have been. In the present embodiment, the super reach is evolved through the 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 number value (S1604). Note that, as shown in FIG. 19B, the reach-achieved random number is “0” to “27” in the non-time saving state, and is “0” to “11” in the time saving state. In other words, reach in the loss is less likely to occur in the time reduction state than in the non-time reduction state. The reason for this is to increase the speed of digesting the reservation of the special figure by selecting more losing without a reach having a short fluctuation time in the time reduction state.

  When the reach random number counter value is a reach random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of a loss with reach, in a non-time saving state, a loss with loss table (a non-hour reduction state in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20). In addition, a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the part with the reach loss (S1605).

  On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not a reach random number value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of a loss without reach, a loss-less loss table during a non-time saving state (a non-hour reduction in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 20). The change pattern is selected based on the change 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 the reach, a function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “3” or “4”, a variation pattern having a shorter variation time is selected as compared with when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is “0” to “2”. It is supposed to be.

  If it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is the time reduction state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 38, the referenced fluctuation pattern determination table is changed to the table in the time reduction state (the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 20). The processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1602 to S1606 except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the determination table is set.

  That is, if it is a big hit (YES in S1607), a change pattern is selected based on the change pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the big hit in the time saving state of FIG. 20 (S1608). If it is a losing with reach (NO in S1607 and YES in S1609), a variation pattern is selected based on a variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the portion corresponding to the losing with reach in the time saving state of FIG. 20 ( S1610). If there is no reach (NO in S1607 and S1609), a variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss without reach during the time saving state of FIG. 20 (S1611). .

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

  After the selection of the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 37, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and the process ends. The information on the variation pattern 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 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 special symbol variation time (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 20). It is determined whether or not has elapsed (S1701). If it has not elapsed (NO in S1701), this process is immediately terminated. Thus, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1701), a fluctuation stop command is set (S1702), and the special operation status is set to “3” (S1703). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a symbol (big hit symbol or losing symbol) according to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1704), the process ends.

  [Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the special symbol determination process (S1005), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the variation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 20). It is determined whether or not has elapsed (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), a game state management process described later is performed (S1802).

  Next, it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (S1803). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1803), a game state reset process described later is performed (S1804). Thereafter, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1805). Then, in order to start a jackpot game, a jackpot opening setting is made (S1806), and a 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 actuation operation effective counter is set to “16”, and this processing ends. The special power actuation effective counter is a counter indicating the remaining number of round games in the jackpot game. This counter is also called a remaining round number counter.

  If the big hit flag is not ON in step S1803 (NO in S1803), the special operation status is set to “1” (S1809) to start the big hit game, and the process ends.

  [Gaming State Management Processing] As shown in FIG. 41, in the gaming state management processing (S1802), first, it is 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 times of execution of the special symbol variation display performed during the high probability state by the subtraction method is decremented by 1 (S2002), and the value of the probability variation counter becomes It is determined whether the value is “0” (S2003). If it is “0” (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned off (S2004). If the decision result in the step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to a step S2005. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability change counter is set to "161" when shifting to the high probability state. This will be described later.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether the time reduction flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of times of execution of the variation display of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state by the subtraction method is decremented by 1 (S2006), and the value of the time reduction counter becomes “ It is determined whether it is "0" (S2007). If "0" (YES in S2007), the time reduction flag is turned off (S2008). If the decision result in the step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to a step 2009. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when shifting to the time saving state, the value of the time saving counter is set to “100” in the low accuracy and high base state, and the value of the time saving counter is set to “161” in the high accuracy and high base state. "Is set. This will be described later.

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

  [Game State Reset Processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the game state reset processing (S1804), it is first determined whether or not the probable change flag is ON (S2101), and if it is ON, the probable change flag is turned off (S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during execution of the jackpot game, the game is controlled to the non-high probability state and the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-working time state, the low base state is 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 the frequent opening of the electric chew 22 and does not take into account 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 the time has not elapsed, this processing is immediately terminated. If it has passed, a special winning opening operation setting process (S2302) is performed.

  [Special Winning Port 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 of the special winning opening for 1R is performed (S2402). That is, the opening mode according to the round to be executed is set so that the special winning opening is opened in the opening pattern (see FIG. 11) according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol. More specifically, for example, the special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 has been won, and when the first round is to be started, drive data for starting the operation of the opening mode 1 in FIG. 12 is set. After the execution of step S2402, when the processing of step S111 in FIG. 24 (drive data output processing of the special winning opening solenoid) is executed, the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is opened. Is done.

  Subsequently, the value of the special power actuation operation valid counter (remaining round number counter) is decremented by 1 (S2403). Then, a round designation command (see FIG. 10) including information indicating the number of the round game to be executed is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2404). Next, the value of the special electrical activity activation counter is incremented by 1 (S2405). The special power actuation number counter is a counter that counts the number of executed round games. 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 distribution member 71 during the round game to be executed (S2406). Specifically, for example, when the special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 is won, if the round game to be executed is the first round, the value of the specific area operation flag is set to “0” corresponding to no operation, In the second round, it is set to “3” corresponding to the non-passing operation pattern, and in the tenth round, it is set to “1” corresponding to the first passing operation pattern (FIG. 11). reference).

  Thereafter, 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”. It is determined whether or not this is the case (S2407). If NO, this process is terminated. If YES, the retry operation counter is cleared to "0" (S2408), and this process is terminated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the retry operation counter is cleared to “0” at the timing of starting the execution of the operation round.

  [Big hit opening process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the big hit opening process (S1007), first, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is being opened (S2501). If the first special winning opening 30 is being opened (YES in S2501), a first special winning opening sensor detection process (S2502) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2504. On the other hand, if the first special winning opening 30 is not open (NO in S2501), that is, if the second special winning opening 35 is open or any of the special winning openings is closed, the second special winning 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 special winning opening winning counter is “9” or more. The special winning opening winning counter is a counter that counts the total number of winning balls to the special winning opening in one round game by an addition method. The counting up of this counter is performed in steps S2502 and S2503.

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

  On the other hand, if the value of the special winning opening operation timer is “0” (NO in S2505), the value of the special winning opening operation counter is decremented by 1 (S2506), and the value of the special winning opening operation counter becomes “ 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 opening mode 1 of FIG. 12, the counter value “3” is assigned to the first opening operation of 27500 ms. The counter value "2" is assigned to the closing operation (closing operation) of 1000 ms, and the counter value "1" is assigned to the second opening operation of 1000 ms. If the value of the special winning opening operation counter is “0” in step S2507 (YES in S2507), it means that all the operations of the special winning opening in one round game have been completed, so 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 processing ends. In step S2508, for example, if the value of the special winning opening operation counter is updated to “2” by the process of step S2506, data for performing an operation of closing the special winning opening for 1000 ms is set.

  If YES is determined in either step S2504 or S2507 (that is, if the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied), the process proceeds to step S2509. In step S2509, it is determined whether or not the first special winning opening 30 is being opened. If the determination result is YES, the first special winning opening 30 is set to be closed (S2510). By this processing, the first special winning opening 30 is closed. If the decision result in the step S2509 is NO, a closing setting of the second special winning opening 35 is performed (S2511). By this processing, the second special winning opening 35 is closed.

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

  [First Winning Port Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the first winning opening sensor detection process (S2502 or S2803), first, it is determined whether or not the first winning port 30 has passed (that is, the first winning opening sensor 30 has passed). It is determined whether or not the passing of the game ball is detected by the special winning opening sensor 30a) (S2601). If there is no passage detection (NO in S2601), the process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the passage is detected (YES in S2601), the first large winning opening winning command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that there is a winning in the first large winning opening 30 is set in the output buffer ( S2602).

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

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

  If NO is determined in step S2606, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special winning opening winning counter is "3", that is, whether or not the third ball has been won (S2610). . If the determination result is YES, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific area operation flag is “1” indicating the first passage operation pattern (S2611). If the result of this determination is NO, the process is immediately terminated. If YES, however, 31476 ms is set in the specific area timer to perform the operation control for opening the V length (see FIG. 13) (S2607), and the distribution member While energizing the solenoid 73 (S2608), the specific area 39 is set to be valid (S2609).

  If NO is determined in step S2610, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special 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 area operation flag is “2” indicating the second passing operation pattern (S2613). . If the result of this determination is NO, the process is immediately terminated. If YES, however, 31476 ms is set in the specific area timer to perform the operation control for opening the V length (see FIG. 13) (S2607), and the distribution member While energizing the solenoid 73 (S2608), the specific area 39 is set to be valid (S2609).

  Thus, the operation control of the specific area 39 shown in FIGS. 11 and 13 is realized. According to the operation control of the specific area 39, the opening timing of the specific area 39 greatly changes according to the type of the winning jackpot symbol and the number of the round game. For this reason, it is possible to realize a playability in which it is difficult for the player to predict the opening timing of the specific area 39.

  [Second special winning opening sensor detection processing] As shown in FIG. 47, in the second special winning opening sensor detection processing (S2503 or S2804), first, it is determined whether or not there is a passage to the second special winning opening 35 (ie, the second special winning opening sensor 35). It is determined whether or not the passing of the game ball has been detected by the special winning opening sensor 35a (S2701). If there is no passage detection (NO in S2701), the present process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the passage is detected (YES in S2701), the second large winning opening winning command for notifying the sub control board 90 that there is a winning in the second large winning opening 35 is set in the output buffer ( S2702).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special winning opening winning counter is “9” or more (S2703). If it is 9 or more (YES in S2703), this processing is immediately terminated because of over-winning. On the other hand, if it is less than 9 (NO in S2703), the value of the special winning opening winning counter is incremented by 1 (S2704), and this processing ends.

  [Big Jackpot Closing Process] As shown in FIG. 48, in the big jackpot closing process (S1008), first, it is determined whether or not it is a ball break period of a round game in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened (that is, an interval between rounds). A determination is made (S2801). If the determination result is YES, the first winning opening sensor detection processing 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, a second special winning opening sensor detecting 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 special winning opening sensor 30a or the second special winning opening sensor 35a during the ball break period.

  Subsequently, in step S2804, it is determined whether the ball winning time of the special winning opening has elapsed. If it has not elapsed (NO in S2804), the present process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S2804), subsequently, it is determined whether or not abnormality detection has been set (S158) in the first special winning opening discharge confirmation process (FIG. 28) (S2805). If the determination result is YES, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the V-large winning opening / exit counter is “0” (S2806). If the determination result is NO, the number of the incoming and outgoing balls with respect to the first special winning opening 30 does not match at the elapse of the inter-round interval, and the value of the specific area operation flag is set to “4” corresponding to the retry operation. "(S2807), and the present process ends. As a result, a retry operation is performed (see FIG. 33).

  If NO in step S2805 or YES in step S2806, the process advances 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 one of 1 to 3 (see the table in FIG. 44). If the determination result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2810, but if the determination result is YES, the operation end of the specific area 39 is set (S2809), and the process proceeds to step S2810. In the process of step S2809, if the distribution member solenoid 73 is in the energized state, it is switched to the non-energized state. This prevents the specific area 39 from being kept open (the distribution member 71 is kept in the first state) over a plurality of round games.

  In a succeeding step S2810, the value of the special winning opening winning counter is cleared to "0". Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the special power actuation 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 special winning opening operation setting processing described with reference to FIG. 44 is already performed (S2812), and this processing ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2811 that it is "0", the special operation status is set to "7" because all round games in the running jackpot game have been completed (S2813). Then, it is determined whether or not the specific area 39 has been passed during the execution of the big hit game (S2814). This determination is made with reference to the value of a V flag described later.

  If the decision result in the step S2814 is YES, a jackpot ending at the time of V passing is set (S2815), and an ending command at the time of V passing (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 when V is not passed is set (S2817), and an ending command when V is not passed (see FIG. 10) 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 hit end processing] As shown in FIG. 49, in the big hit end processing (S1009), first, it is determined whether or not the ending time of the big hit game has elapsed (S3001), and if the ending time has not elapsed (S3001). NO), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S3001), the big hit 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). After that, the game state setting processing (S3004) is performed, and this processing ends.

  [Game State Setting Process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the game state setting process (S3004), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S3101). The V flag is a flag indicating that a valid passage to the specific area 39 has been made, 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 time reduction flag is turned ON (S3102), "100" is set in the time reduction 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 time saving state, and a high base state (ie, a low-probability high base state). The low-probability-high base state ends when one of the conditions of performing the variable display of the special symbol 100 times or winning the next big hit is satisfied.

  On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S3101, the probability change flag is turned ON (S3104), and “161” is set in the probability change counter (S3105). Thereafter, the V flag is turned off (S3106). Subsequently, the time reduction flag is turned on (S3107), and “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 the high probability state, the time saving state, and the high base state (that is, the high-accuracy high base state). This high-accuracy high base state ends when either of the conditions for performing the variable display of the special symbol 161 times or the winning of the next big hit is satisfied.

  In step S3109, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a game state designation command including the information of the game state just set in the output buffer of the RAM. Then, the game state setting process ends.

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

7. Operation of Effect Control Microcomputer 91 [Sub-Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, and the like that appear in the description 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 the sub-control main processing program 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.

  Next, it is determined whether 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 is YES (YES in S4002), the flow advances to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the content of the RAM 94 is not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power-off signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are normally maintained (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. When the RAM 94 is initialized, values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

  In step S4004, the interrupt is prohibited. Next, a random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed updating process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. In addition, the random number for effect determination is a random number for determining a variable effect pattern for determining a variable effect pattern, a random number for announcement effect determination for determining various announcement effects, a continuous effect random number for lottery execution of a continuous effect. Etc. The method of updating the random numbers can be the same as the method of updating the random numbers performed by the main control board 80 described above. At the time of updating, instead of adding random numbers one by one, two may be added. This is the same in the random number update processing performed by the main control board 80 described above.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) ends, a command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission processing, 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. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 100 executes various effects (effect design fluctuation effect, a jackpot effect accompanying a jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. . The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106 as the various effects are performed by the image control board 100, and outputs the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107. The light source 66 emits light, and the panel movable body 15 is driven. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, 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 output from the effect control microcomputer 91 to the outside. It is determined whether or not an input has been made to the INT input unit (S4101). If the strobe signal is not ON, the process is terminated. 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 prior to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

  [1 ms Timer Interrupt Process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse of 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 processing (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a.

  Subsequently, a lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp data generated by the lamp process (S4304) in a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later and other processes is controlled by a lamp in order to make the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect. Output to the substrate 107. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emitting 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 board movable body 15) is created or output in order to drive the board movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the panel movable body 15 is driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

  Then, a watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process ends.

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

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

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

  [Receive Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 56, in the receive command analysis process (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 it has been received, a sub-side game state setting process (S4402) described later is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether an opening command (see FIG. 10) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4404). In the opening effect selection process (S4404), the opening command is analyzed, and a 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 an opening effect in 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) described later. Do.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second special winning opening winning command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407). S4408).

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether 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) 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) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411). A pre-reading effect determination process (S4412) is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether a fluctuation start command (special figure 1 fluctuation start command or special figure 2 fluctuation start command) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413). A variable effect start process (S4414) described later is performed.

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

  Subsequently, effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V-pass command has been received from main control board 80 (S4417), and if so, turns on the V-pass flag (S4418). In this embodiment, there is no notification that V passing has occurred at the timing when V passing occurs (that is, the timing at which the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the V passing command).

  Subsequently, as other processing (S4419), processing based on a received command other than the above-described command (for example, processing based on a normal symbol fluctuation start command or a normal symbol fluctuation stop command, etc.) is performed, and the received command analysis processing ends. .

  [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). Then, a game state flag is set based on the information included in the game state designation command. The game state flag is a flag indicating the game state currently set. 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-saving time state (normal gaming state), and if the gaming state flag is “2”, it is non-high. It indicates a probability state and a time saving state (low-probability base state). If the gaming state flag is “3”, it indicates a high probability state and a time-saving state (high probability high base state).

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

  [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 jackpot game being executed is in the high base state (highly accurate high base state or low accurate high base state). It is determined whether or not it is based on the winning in state (S5001). Information on the gaming state at the time of winning is assumed to be included in the round designation command. Note that the information on the game state at the time of winning may be obtained by referring to the game state flag.

  If “NO” in the step S5001, that is, if the winning is performed in the low base state (non-time saving state), the process proceeds to a step S5002. On the other hand, if “YES” in the step S5001, that is, if the winning is performed 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-time saving state)] The round effect when the jackpot is won in the low base state varies depending on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. The information on the type of the winning jackpot symbol is included in the round designation command (see FIG. 10).

  Steps S5002 to S5009 in FIG. 58 are processing in a case where a winning has been made to “special figure 1_big hit symbol 1” or “special figure 2_big hit symbol 8”. These symbols are symbols in which the zigzag pattern of the gold symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable effect before the jackpot game, and thereby the V-passing jackpot is notified. When these symbols are won (YES in S5002), if the first to twelfth tracks are selected (NO in S5003 and S5005, YES in S5008), a music production is selected (S5009). The music effect is an effect of outputting a predetermined music or a music arbitrarily selected by a player together with a predetermined effect image.

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

  If it is the 15th or 16th (YES in S5005), it is first determined whether the RUSH display completed flag is ON (S5006). The RUSH-displayed flag indicates the first special suggestion image 250 including the character image of “YY RUSH” (see FIG. 71 (D)) or the second special suggestion image 251 including the character image of “ZZ RUSH” (see FIG. 71 (E)). )) Is a flag indicating that it has already been displayed, and is a flag that is turned ON in the second winning winning a prize winning process described later (step S5109 in FIG. 60). If the RUSH display completed 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 completed 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, so that a new effect is not selected.

  In the present embodiment, the effect mode such as the display effect on the image display device 7 is controlled according to the game state. The above-mentioned “YY RUSH” is the effect mode corresponding to the high-accuracy high-base state. “ZZ RUSH” is the name of the effect mode corresponding to the low-probability high base state. However, in the present embodiment, the effect mode may be controlled to “ZZ RUSH” even in a case where the control is performed in the high-accuracy high-base state. This will be described later.

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

  Steps S5010 to S5019 in FIG. 58 are processing in the case where the “special figure 1_big hit symbol 2” is won. This symbol is a symbol in which a battle effect is performed during the jackpot game and the result is a V passing jackpot. The battle effect is an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character appearing in the original which is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1 fight with each other. When the battle effect in which the ally character wins is executed, it is notified that the V passing jackpot has been achieved. On the other hand, when the V non-passing jackpot is won, a battle effect in which the ally character is defeated is executed.

  If the "Special figure 1_Big hit symbol 2" is won (YES in S5010), if a battle round (1R to 6R in this embodiment) (YES in S5011), a battle effect determined for each round is selected ( S5012). In a branch round (6R in this embodiment) in which the battle result branches to victory or defeat of the ally character, an effect in which the ally character wins is selected. Thereby, the battle effect is executed so that the ally character can beat the enemy character in the entirety from 1R to 6R.

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

  Steps S5020 to S5028 in FIG. 58 are processing in a case where the “special figure 1_big hit symbol 3” is won. This symbol is a symbol notifying that it is a V passing jackpot by first performing a defeat battle effect during the jackpot game and then performing a resurrection effect. The resurrection effect is, for example, an effect in which a friend of a defeated ally character comes to help.

  If the "Special figure 1_big hit 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 ally character is defeated is selected. Thus, the battle effect is executed so that the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the entirety from 1R to 6R.

  If it is from the 7th to the 14th (NO in S5021, S5023 and S5025, and YES in S5027), a music production is selected (S5028). Since the opening mode of the special winning opening is a short opening at the 14R, the execution time of the round game of this round is very short. If it is the 15th R (YES in S5023), a resurrection effect is selected (S5024). If it is the 16th round (YES in S5025), the special effect “XX CHANCE” (see FIG. 71 (C)) is selected (S5026).

  Steps S5029 to S5033 in FIG. 59 are processing in a case where the “special figure 1_big hit symbols 4 to 7” is won. Among these jackpot symbols, jackpot symbols 4 to 6 are V passing jackpots (see FIG. 10). The big hit symbol 7 is a V non-passing big hit. These symbols are symbols for performing a defeat battle effect during the jackpot game. Therefore, even if the winner of the V passing jackpot is won, the effect is not known from the effect. Rather, a battle effect of defeat is executed, and a special effect of “XX CHANCE” is not executed as described later, so that the player is likely to recognize that the V non-passing jackpot has been won.

  If the player wins the "Special map 1_big hits 4 to 7" (YES in S5029), if the battle round (1R to 6R) (YES in S5030), the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the entire 1R to 6R To select a battle effect for each round (S5031). If it is from the 7R to 16R (NO in S5030, YES in S5032), a music effect is selected (S5033). Since the opening mode of the special winning opening is short opening in 14R to 16R, the execution time of the round game of these rounds is very short. As described above, when the “special figure 1_big hit symbol 4 to 7” is won, the special effect of “XX CHANCE” is not executed.

  During the execution of 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 special suggestion image (the first special suggestion image 250 in FIG. 71D or the second special suggestion image 251 in FIG. 71E), and will be described later. This counter is counted up in the second winning port winning process (step S5104 in FIG. 60).

  [At the time of winning in the high base state (time saving state)] When the jackpot is won in the high base state (YES in S5001), first, it is determined whether or not the winning is in the S zone (S5035). The S zone is an effect mode for shifting from “ZZ RUSH” when a latent probability changing jackpot (special figure 1_ jackpot symbols 4 to 6) is won, and is an effect mode for notifying that it is in a high probability state. is there. If it is not a win in the S zone (NO in S5035), a music production is selected as a round production 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), a 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 for displaying the special character 332 (see FIG. 76 (D)) 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 provision of the special round effect exerts an effect of increasing the willingness of the player to win the jackpot in the S zone.

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

  If the determination result in 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, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the V passage flag is ON (S5039). If the V-pass flag is ON (YES in S5039), the flow proceeds to step S5041 without performing step S5040 because V-pass has been made in the first scheduled V-pass round.

  On the other hand, if the V passing flag is not ON (NO in S5039), a notification of driving into the first special winning opening 30 is set (S5040), and the process proceeds to step S5041. The notification of the driving into the first special winning opening 30 is a notification that the game ball should be driven in order to win the first special winning opening 30. In the present embodiment, a notification mode in which a character image of "Aim for a wolf attacker!" Is displayed on the display screen 7a is employed. The mode of the hit notification can be arbitrarily changed, for example, an announcement prompting a prize to the first big winning opening 30 is issued from the speaker 67. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the V-pass is not performed and the second scheduled V-pass round is reached, the driving notification is performed in addition to the round effect selected in the above-described processing.

  In step S5041, a round effect start command instructing the start of execution of the round effect selected in the above processing 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 out 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 special winning opening] The processing at the time of winning the second special winning opening is the above-described first special suggestion image 250 (see FIG. 71 (D)) or the second special suggestion image 251 (see FIG. 71 (E)). ) Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 60, in the second winning opening winning process (S4408), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines that the jackpot game being executed is in the high base state (highly accurate high base state or low accurate high base state). It is determined whether or not the winning is based on (S5101). The information on the game state at the time of winning is obtained by, for example, referring to a game state flag.

  If “NO” in the step S5101, that is, if the winning is performed in the low base state (non-time saving state), it is determined whether the RUSH display completed flag is ON (S5102). If it is not ON (NO in S5102), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current round is a target round for the display effect of the special suggestion image (FIG. 71 (D) or (E)). That is, it is determined whether it is the 14th or 16th eye of the special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 or 2 or the special figure 2_big hit symbol 8 or the 16th eye of the special figure 1_big 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 the value of the RUSH display counter is "5" (S5105). If the counter value is "5" (YES in S5105), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the V passing flag is ON (S5106). If the V passage flag is ON (YES in S5106), the gaming state after the jackpot game is the high-precision and high-base state, and the effect mode is controlled to “YY RUSH”. Is set in the output buffer (S5107), and the flow proceeds to step S5109.

  On the other hand, if the V passing flag is not ON (NO in S5106), the gaming state after the jackpot game is the low-probability and high-base state, and the effect mode is controlled to “ZZ RUSH”. The effect command of the display effect of the image of “ZZ RUSH” (the 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 completed flag is turned ON. If YES in step S5101, if YES in step S5102, if NO in step S5103, and if NO in step S5105, it is not the display timing of the special suggestion image, and thus this process ends.

  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 a special effect image display effect according to the received effect command. It is displayed on the screen 7a (see FIGS. 71 (D) and (E)). As described above, in the present embodiment, the special suggestion image is displayed at the timing when the number of winning balls in the second special winning opening 35 on which the special decoration 17 is provided reaches five (equivalent to the number of winning balls at the production opportunity). It has become. The special suggestion image to be displayed is selected in accordance with the presence or absence of V passage. Therefore, even if a V passing jackpot (special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 1 or 2 etc.) is won, even if V passing does not occur due to circumstances such as a game ball not being fired in the scheduled V passing round, a game 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 control microcomputer 91 first determines that the jackpot game being executed is in the high base state (highly accurate high base state or low accurate high base state). It is determined whether or not it is based on the winning in state (S5201). Information on the gaming state at the time of winning is assumed to be included in the ending command. Note that the information on the game state at the time of winning may be obtained by referring to the game state flag.

  If YES in step S5201, the process advances 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 won big hit symbol is any of special map 1_big hit symbols 4 to 6. If it is not these symbols, since it is not a jackpot for latent probability change, the process proceeds to step S5203. On the other hand, if these symbols are the jackpots for the latent probability change, the process proceeds to step S5212.

  In step S5203, it is determined whether or not there has been a V passing in the jackpot game being executed. Information on the presence / absence of V passage is included in the ending command (see FIG. 10). If there is V passing, an ending effect (YY rush entry effect) is set to notify that it is controlled to "YY RUSH" (an effect mode corresponding to the high-accuracy high base state) (S5204). The YY rush entry effect is an effect in which an effect image including a character image of “YY RUSH entry!” Is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 72A). In the present embodiment, the effect mode is controlled to “YY RUSH” even when there is V passing at the V non-passing jackpot (irregular case).

  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 production mode flag is set to “1” when the normal production mode is controlled, and is set to “2” when the production mode flag is controlled to “ZZ RUSH”. The value is set to "3" when controlled to "YY RUSH", and set to "4" when controlled to "S zone". The normal effect mode is an effect mode corresponding to the normal game state.

  Subsequently, the effect 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 for measuring the timing of the background transition to “61”. It is set (S5207), and the process proceeds to step S5215. The background flag is a flag indicating the current stay background. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 62 (B), the stay background includes a “normal background”, a “common time saving background”, a “background immediately after ST start”, and a “hidden notification background”.

  The normal background is a stay background in the normal gaming state. The time saving common background, the background immediately after the start of the ST, and the background of the latent notification are stay backgrounds in the high base state. Specifically, when the effect mode is controlled to “YY RUSH”, when the number of special figure changes (variable display of special symbols) executed after the jackpot game is 61 or less, the background is set immediately after the start of ST, and 62 When the number of times is 161 or more and 161 or less (when the remaining number of times of the high base state is 100 or less), the background is set as the common time saving background.

  In addition, when the effect state is controlled to “ZZ RUSH” when the gaming state is in the low probability state, the time saving common background is set. In addition, when the production state is controlled to “ZZ RUSH” with the game state being the high probability state (when the high probability state is hiding), in principle, the background is set to the time saving common background. Only during the transition to the “S zone” is the background information set. Note that the maximum duration of the latent notification background is until the special figure change is executed 61 times, and after that, the background is set again as the common time saving background. Of course, the effect mode is also returned from the S zone to “ZZ RUSH”.

  As shown in FIG. 62B, when controlling the stay background to the normal background, the value of the background flag is set to “1”. Also, when controlling the stay background to be the common background for saving time, the value of the background flag is set to “2”. To control the stay background to the background immediately after the start of ST, the value of the background flag is set to “3”. When controlling the stay background as the concealment notification background, the value of the background flag is set to “4”.

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

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

  If it is determined in step S5202 that the jackpot for the latent probability change has been won (YES in S5202), subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is a valid V pass during the current jackpot game (S5212). If there is a V passage (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 shift flag is a flag for managing the shift control to the S zone described later. The relationship between the value of the S zone shift flag and the progress of the shift control is as shown in the table of FIG. In the present embodiment, the shift to the S zone is executed through a continuous effect based on the preliminary 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 jackpot for winning the latent probability change is won, the effect mode is controlled to “ZZ RUSH” even if there is V passing. For the player, it is indistinguishable in the effect from the case where the control is made to “ZZ RUSH” because the V non-passing jackpot is won and there is no V passing. Thus, a high probability state latency is realized.

  In step S5215, the 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 completed flag is ON, it is turned OFF (S5218 and S5219), and the ending effect selection process ends. 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 out 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.

  [Read-ahead effect determination process] As shown in FIG. 63, in the look-ahead effect determination process (S4412), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the start winning command stored in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure pending effect storage of the RAM 94. (S5301) in the storage unit (the first special figure reserved effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure reserved effect storage unit 95b shown in FIG. 9). More specifically, if the received command is the first start winning command, it is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 9B), and if the received command is the second start winning command, the second special winning command is stored in the second special winning command. It is stored in the figure pending effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 9C). Note that 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 section. As a result, the start winning command is stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure reservation.

  In the following step S5302, if the start winning command stored in step S5301 is the first starting winning command, the value of the first special drawing reservation effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is updated by adding "1", and the second starting is performed. If it is a winning command, the value of the second special figure holding effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is updated by adding "1". The first special figure reservation effect counter is a counter on the sub side (sub control board 90 side) that counts the number of first special figure reservations. 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 effect flag is a flag indicating that a continuous effect (continuous notice) related to the shift 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 ends. The other processing (S5316) is processing relating to an effect other than the continuous effect related to the shift to the S zone in the pre-reading effect.

  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 or not “ZZ RUSH” is being performed (S5304). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S5316, but if YES, it is determined whether or not the game is in the high probability state with reference to the gaming state flag (S5305). If it is in the high probability state (YES in S5305), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the S zone shift flag is “1” indicating “standby for shift” (S5306). If it is not "1", the process proceeds to step S5316, but if it is "1", based on the start winning command stored in step S5301, numerical information related to the start winning command (various types of information used to specify the start winning command) It is determined whether or not the random number value information is specific numerical information determined to be a big hit in the hit determination (step S1504 or S1505) (S5307). This determination corresponds to a preliminary determination.

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

  If the decision result in the step S5307 is YES, the S zone based on the jackpot shift lottery table under the high probability and high base state (the high probability high base state and the large hit portion of the continuous effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 64). Transfer lottery is performed (S5308). In other words, a continuous production random number is obtained, and this is determined based on the jackpot shift lottery table under the high-accuracy high base state. On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S5307 is NO, it is determined based on the loss shift lottery table under the high-probability-high base state (the high-probability high base state and the loss part in the continuous production random number determination table shown in FIG. 64). A shift lottery for the S zone is performed (S5309).

  In the shift lottery of the S zone according to the present embodiment, whether or not to shift to the S zone and whether or not to perform a stir effect (shift stir effect) are determined at the same time. The fanning effect is always executed when there is a transition, and may be executed even when there is no transition. The provoking effect is a continuous effect related to the shift to the S zone, and is an effect that makes the player expect that the shift to the S zone will be performed. There are two types of swaying effects: a succoring effect in which the transition to the S zone is notified, and a swaying effect in which a failure mode is not notified. In other words, the game does not shift to the S zone even if the failure mode is performed, but shifts to the S zone if the success mode is performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 73 (B) and (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 shown in FIGS. This is an effect of displaying a moving image that can be grasped but cannot be grasped on the display screen 7a. Further, as shown in FIGS. 73 (E) and (F), the success mode of the success mode is a process of displaying on the display screen 7 a a video in which the hand 332 a of the special character 332 grasps the performance image of the remaining number suggestion display 310. is there.

  In the present embodiment, the remaining number suggestion display 310 refers to the remaining number of remaining special figure fluctuations (remaining fluctuation) that can be executed before the bonus game state (low-probability high base state or high-probability high base state) advantageous to the player ends. (Referred to as the number of times). The remaining number suggestion display 310 is a normal display mode remaining number suggestion display 311 (see FIG. 73 (A)) which is decremented every time the special figure change is executed, and is not subtracted even if the special figure change is executed. There is a remaining number suggestion display 312 (see FIG. 73 (H)) in a special display mode in which the number of displays is maintained. The remaining number suggestion display 310 is displayed in the upper left corner of the display screen 7a in a normal display mode while the time saving common background is being displayed and the background is displayed immediately after the start of ST. On the other hand, while the latent notification background is being displayed, it is displayed on the upper left of the display screen 7a in a special display mode. The player recognizes that the player is in the high probability state by changing the background image to the latent notification background and changing the remaining number suggestion display to the special display mode (that is, shifting to the S zone) through the success mode of the swaying effect. .

  Such fanning effects are performed as continuous effects. Therefore, as an example of an effect when actually shifting to the S zone, a fantastic effect in a failure mode is executed a plurality of times, and then a fantastic effect in a successful mode is executed, and the process shifts to the S zone. Of course, there is also a case where the fantastic effect of the successful mode is executed and the shift to the S zone is performed without executing the fantastic effect of the failure mode. Further, there is a case where only the stir effect of the failure mode is executed once or a plurality of times, and the game does not shift to the S zone after all. That is, the continuous production may be executed as a transition gas production.

  As shown in FIG. 64, the continuous production random number determination table in the high-probability and high-base state is set so as to shift to the S zone at a rate of 70% for a big hit. On the other hand, the transfer rate for loss is set to 5%. That is, in the present embodiment, it is easier to shift to the S zone when the pre-judgment result is a big hit. Therefore, when shifting to the S zone, not only is it indicated that the state is in the high probability state, but there is a possibility that there is a hold determined to be a big hit (hereinafter referred to as “hit hold”) in the current special figure hold. Is high. Such a configuration exerts an effect of increasing a feeling of elation when shifting to the S zone.

  In the loss-of-continuous-effect random number determination table in the high-accuracy high-base state, there is provided a 5% rate of a lottery result in which the game is not shifted to the S zone but a flirting effect is performed. In other words, the transition gassing effect may be executed even in the high probability state. Therefore, even after the transition gassing effect has been executed, it is possible to continue to have an expectation that the game will be shifted to the S zone when the next fanning effect is executed.

  In addition, the continuous production random number determination table in the low-probability high base state is set so that, for a big hit, a 10% ratio of the transition production is performed as a transitional production. In addition, in the case of losing, it is set so that a flirting effect is executed as a transition gasse effect at a rate of 5%. Therefore, even when the state is not the high-probability state (that is, the low-probability high-base state), it is possible to expect the shift to the S zone every time the swaying effect is executed. In other words, it is possible to make them expect that it may be a high probability state. As a result, it is possible to drastically improve the entertainment interest in the low-probability and high-base state compared to the conventional art.

  In addition, even in the low-probability and high-base state, when the result of the pre-judgment is a big hit, the flirting effect is more easily executed (see FIG. 64). Therefore, even if the game does not shift to the S zone, it is possible to make the player recognize that the jackpot winning expectation is high by executing the fanning effect, which also enables the game to be performed in the low-probability high base state. Interest has been enhanced.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 63, the description will be continued. If the shift to the S zone is determined in the above shift lottery (S5308 or S5309) (YES in S5310), the value of the S zone shift flag is set to “2” indicating “after the shift is determined” (S5311 ), And proceed to step S5312. On the other hand, if the shift 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 perform the fanning effect in the above-described transition lottery. If the determination result in 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 fanning effects (the number of executions of fanning effects) is determined based on the current number of special figure reserved balls (S5313). The information on the number of special figure reserved balls is obtained by referring to the value of the special figure reserved effect counter.

  In step S5313, if there is a shift, both the number of special figure reservations to shift to the S zone and the number of times of squeezing effects before shifting to the S zone are determined by lottery. In the case where there is no transition, how many times the staging effect is performed is determined by lottery. For example, if Hold 4 (fourth special figure hold) is a production opportunity hold (also referred to as a special figure hold, which is a trigger for the execution of a continuous production, also referred to as a production trigger memory), and if it is a lottery result with transition, first, , 1 (reservation 1 for the first special figure) to 4 to determine where to shift to the S zone. Then, for example, when it is determined that the shift to the S zone is made in the hold 3 (the third special figure hold), the failure mode is subsequently raised in the hold 1 or the hold 2 (the second special figure hold). Decide if you want to do the production. If it is determined that the stir-up effect is performed in both the hold 1 and the hold 2, the stir-up effect is executed as in the example of the effect illustrated in FIG. 74 and the process shifts to the S zone. In other words, the first fanning effect of the failure mode is executed in Hold 1, the second fanning effect of the failure mode is executed in Hold 2, the fanning effect of the successful mode is executed in Hold 3, and the special effect based on Hold 3 is executed. The shift from the figure change to the S zone is made. In this case, the number of executions of the fanning effect (the number of fanning effects) is “3”. In the effect example shown in FIG. 74, the hold 4 is a hit hold, and a big hit is won by the next fluctuation after the shift to the S zone.

  In the case of shifting to the S zone, the shift may be performed at any of all the previous holdings including the production trigger holding. In addition, before the shift to the S zone, the flirting effect may be performed any number of times. In addition, in the case of performing the flirt effect without shifting to the S zone, it is possible to execute the flirt effect in a failure mode with one or a plurality of continuous images including the effect trigger hold.

  After the number of stir effects has been determined 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 ends.

  If it is determined in step S5305 that the state is not the high-probability state (NO in step S5305), that is, if the state is the low-probability-high 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 hit in the hit determination. This determination also corresponds to the preliminary determination.

  If the determination result in step S5317 is YES, the S zone is determined based on the jackpot shift lottery table under the low probability and high base state (the low probability high base state and the large hit portion of the continuous effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 64). Transfer lottery is performed (S5318). On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S5317 is NO, it is determined on the basis of the losing shift lottery table under the low-probability-high base state (the low-probability-high base state and the losing part of the continuous effect random number determination table shown in FIG. 64). A shift lottery for the S zone is performed (S5319). Note that the lottery result of the shift lottery in the low probability state does not indicate that there is a shift to the S zone. In other words, in step S5318 or S5319, it is only determined whether or not to perform a stir effect as a transition gassing effect without a shift 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 variation effect start process (S4414), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes a variation start command (S5401). The fluctuation start command includes information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1403) or information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1409). .

  In the following step S5402, if the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S5401 is the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the counter value of the first special figure holding effect counter is subtracted by "1", and if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation start command. , Subtracts “1” from the counter value of the second special figure holding effect counter. Then, a shift process of the data stored in the special figure reserved effect storage unit (the first special figure reserved effect storage unit 95a or the second special figure reserved effect storage unit 95b) is performed (S5403).

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

  Next, a combination of effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect is selected (S5404). More specifically, if “special figure 1_big hit symbol 1” has been won, for example, the slot number of “7” which is a gold symbol is selected. If the player has won the "special figure 1_big hit symbol 2", for example, the silver pattern "8" is selected.

  Subsequently, background processing (S5405), notice effect selection processing (S5406), and remaining number suggestion display processing (S5407), which will be described later, are performed. The background process (S5405) is a process related to the stay background (current background image). Next, the background flag is referred to (S5408). Then, from a plurality of tables classified according to the stay background indicated by the background flag and the change pattern indicated by the change start command, based on the value of the background flag at the current time and the information of the obtained change pattern, 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, thereby selecting a variation effect pattern. Here, as shown in FIG. 75, the contents of the fluctuation effect pattern determination table at the time of the SP reach are different depending on whether the background is the time saving common background, the background immediately after the start of ST, or the background of the latent notification.

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the control is performed on the latent notification background, 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, it is possible to increase the special feeling of the latent notification background (S zone). In the present embodiment, the content of the variable effect pattern selection table used in the time saving common background and in the background immediately after the start of ST is changed (see FIG. 75), but the same table may be used in both backgrounds. The variable effect pattern selection table used during “YY RUSH” is referred to as a first effect pattern determination table, and the variable effect pattern selection table used during “S zone” is referred to as a second effect pattern determination table. I do.

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

  When the variable 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 on the image display device 7 based on the received variable effect start command. A fluctuation effect is performed on the screen 7a. For example, if the fluctuation effect start command received by the image control board 100 is a command instructing execution of the SP reach effect of the special character (character C) 332, a fluctuation 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 referred background flag is "1" indicating the normal background. It is determined whether or not there is, that is, whether or not 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 a normal background (NO in S5502), a forced transition process (S5503) described later is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether 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 times the special symbol is fluctuated and displayed on a specific background (a 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” at the start of the control to “background immediately after ST start” or “hidden notification background”, and is set to “100” at the start of the control to “background for common time reduction”.

  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 time to change the stay background, so whether or not the current stay background is the time saving common background, that is, It is determined whether or not the value is “2” indicating the time saving common background (S5505). If the staying background is a common time saving background (YES in S5505), the staying background is set to the normal background, that is, the value of the background flag is set to a 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, it is determined whether or not the current stay background is the background immediately after the start of the ST, that is, whether the value of the background flag is “3” indicating the background immediately after the start of the ST. It is determined whether or not it is (S5508). If the determination result is YES, the stay background is set to the common time saving background, that is, the value of the background flag is set to a value “2” indicating the common background for time saving (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 decision result in the step S5508 is NO, since the current stay background is the latent information background, the stay background is set to the common time saving background (S5511), and the remaining background save area of the RAM 94 is set to S The number of remaining fluctuations at the time of zone transition (the value stored in step S5711 to be described later) is read, and the value is 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 flow proceeds to step S5514. In other words, if the jackpot is not won during the S zone, the latent information background (S zone) is returned to the time saving common background (“ZZ RUSH”), and at the time of the transition to the latent information background (S zone). At the time of transition, the countdown proceeds again from the value of the background counter remaining.

  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 the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 executes display control so that the designated background image is displayed on the display screen 7a.

  [Forced transition processing] In the forced transition processing (S5503), the state is controlled to "ZZ RUSH" in the high base state, but if the shift lottery to the S zone is continuously lost, the transition to the S zone is forcibly performed. Processing. In the present embodiment, when the number of executions of the special figure change during “ZZ RUSH” has reached 80 (when the number of remaining changes on the display has reached 20), the process is shifted to the S zone.

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

  [Preliminary production selection process] As shown in FIG. 68, in the preliminary production selection process (S5406), first, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the continuous production 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 swaying effect is also executed at the time of the next special figure change. In this special figure change, a failure mode swaying effect is set as a 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), subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the S zone shift flag is “2” corresponding to “After the shift is determined”. A determination is made (S5705). If the determination result is NO, the shift to the S zone is not performed. Therefore, a fantastic 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, a shift to the S zone is performed. For this reason, a fantastic effect in a successful mode is set (S5707).

  Then, the value of the S zone shift flag is set to “3” corresponding to “immediately after shift” (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 is reset to the background designation command indicating the latent notification background (S5710-2). Thereafter, the current value of the background counter is stored in the remaining number save area provided in the RAM 94 (S5711). That is, the number of remaining changes on the display at the time of shifting to the S zone (the number of remaining changes of the time saving common background at the time of shifting to the S zone) is saved. The value saved here is used when returning from the latency notification background to the time saving 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 changing the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display from the normal display mode in which subtraction display is performed to the special display mode in which the value of the display count is maintained without performing 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 the present embodiment, as the stay background is changed to the latent notification background, the remaining number suggestion display is changed to the special display mode.

  In step S5714, the continuous effect flag is turned off. In a succeeding step S5715, a lottery of an announcement effect other than the continuous effect (continuous announcement) related to the shift to the S zone is performed. Other announcement effects include a so-called step-up announcement effect and a chance-up announcement effect. In the lottery of the announcement effect, the announcement effect to be executed is determined by acquiring a random number for announcement effect determination and determining the random number based on a predetermined announcement 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 announcement effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays an effect image of the announcement effect indicated by the announcement effect start command on the display screen 7a. That is, various announcement effects such as a fanning effect (see FIG. 73) are executed.

  In step S5717, it is determined whether the value of the S zone shift flag is “3” corresponding to “immediately after shift”. 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 shift flag is returned to “0” corresponding to “no shift” (S5719), and Proceed to S5715. The S zone entry effect is an effect that clearly indicates to the player that control has been performed in the S zone. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 73 (G), an effect of displaying a character image of “S zone” on the display screen 7a. In the present embodiment, the S zone entry effect is executed in accordance with the special figure change following the special figure change that shifts to the S zone.

  [Remaining Number Suggestion Display Process] As shown in FIG. 69, in the remaining number suggestion display process (S5407), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 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, subsequently, it is determined whether or not the stay background is a latent notification background, that is, whether or not the value of the background flag is “4” ( S5802). If the background is the latent notification background, the process ends. However, if the background is not the latent notification background, that is, if the background is the time saving common background or the background immediately after the start of ST, the update command of 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 updates (subtracts) the display count 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 one (see FIGS. 73A and 73B).

  Note that when the background is controlled to the common time saving background, the initial value of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is “100”, and is decremented by 1 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 is decremented by 1 every time the special figure change is executed. As described above, when the background is shifted from the time saving 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 progresses to the special display mode in which the progress of the subtraction stops. Is done. When the stay background is returned from the latent notification background to the time saving 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 Processing] As shown in FIG. 70, in the fluctuation effect end processing (S4416), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the fluctuation stop command (S5901) and refers to the background flag (S5902). Then, it is determined whether the value of the background flag is “1”, that is, whether 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 value of the background counter is decremented by 1 (S5904), and the process proceeds to step S5905. In step S5905, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variable effect end command for terminating the variable effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the set variable production end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control board 100 determines the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R on the display screen 7a in a predetermined stop manner. To stop.

8. Example of Transition of Display Screen 7a at S-Zone Transition Next, an example of transition of the display screen 7a at S-zone transition realized by the above-described processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a large jackpot that hides a high probability state is included in a part of the V passing jackpot. The special map 1_big hit symbols 4 to 6 (see FIG. 10) are such. When these jackpot symbols are won, the transition to the high-probability state is not performed during the jackpot game, and after the jackpot game, the game is controlled to the same effect mode (“ZZ RUSH”) as when the game is controlled to the non-high-probability state. . Thereafter, the effect mode is changed from “ZZ RUSH” to the S zone, thereby notifying that the state is the high probability state. The shift to the S zone is performed through a continuous effect (propelling effect) based on the preliminary determination.

  The execution example of the shift control to the S zone shown in FIG. 73 is an example in which after performing the swaying effect of the failure mode once, the swaying effect of the successful mode is performed, and the process shifts to the S zone. First, as shown in FIG. 73A, a time saving 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 fantastic effect of the failure mode is executed (see step S5704 in FIG. 68). The failing production of the failure mode is a production in which the hand 332a of the special character 332 (see FIG. 73 (H)) tries to grasp the production image of the remaining number suggestion display 310, but displays an unmovable moving image on the display screen 7a. Even if the stir effect of the failure mode is executed, as shown in FIG. 73 (D), the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display 310 remains unchanged in the normal display mode (the mode in which the subtraction proceeds). That is, the subtraction display does not stop. By repeatedly executing such a flirting effect, it is possible to increase a player's expectation of shifting to the S zone.

  When the next special figure change is executed, as shown in FIGS. 73 (E) and (F), a success mode is performed (see step S5707 in FIG. 68). The success mode is a stage in which the moving image of the hand 332a of the special character 332 grasping the stage number suggestion display 310 is displayed on the display screen 7a. When the success mode is performed, as shown in FIGS. 73 (F) and (G), the display mode of the remaining number suggestion display 310 is changed from the normal display mode to a special display mode (a mode in which the subtraction does not proceed). (See step S5713 in FIG. 68). That is, when the control is performed in 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 the 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 of the S zone entry 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). In the present embodiment, the remaining number suggestion display 312 in the special display mode is an effect image obtained by binding the remaining number suggestion display 311 in the normal display mode with a chain (the effect image of the chain is displayed on the remaining number suggestion display 311 in the normal display mode (subtraction stop). An effect image to which the image 312a) is added, which expresses clearly that the subtraction of the remaining number suggestion display stops.

  While being controlled in 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, and the number of consecutive big hits is shown. The display mode of the BONUS number display 320 is changed. By comparing FIG. 73 (A) showing the case where the control is performed to “ZZ RUSH” and FIG. 73 (H) showing the case where the control is performed in the S zone, the background image, the remaining number suggestion display 310, and It can be seen that each display mode of the BONUS count display 320 has been changed.

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

9. Effects of this embodiment The effects of this embodiment will be described below. In the following description, a round game in which the V-length opening operation control is executed is called a “passing round game”, and a round game in which the V-length opening operation control is not executed is called a “non-passing round game”. The non-passing round game includes both a round game in which the V-short release operation control is executed and a round game in which the distribution member 71 is not operated at all (a round game in a non-operation round). Of the non-passing round games, the non-passing round game in which the first special winning opening 30 is opened is referred to as “first non-passing round game”, and the non-passing round game in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened, This is referred to as "second non-passing round game". In addition, among the non-passing round games, the round game for which the pass suggestion effect (see FIG. 71 (D)) is to be executed is referred to as a “specific non-passing round game”. The jackpot game including the passing round game is called “passing jackpot game (passing special game)”, and the jackpot game not including the passing round game is called “non-passing jackpot game (non-passing special game)”. In addition, "special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 1-3" and "special 2_ jackpot symbol 8" correspond to "first pass jackpot symbol", and "special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 4-6" correspond to "second pass jackpot symbol". "Special figure 1_big hit symbol 7" corresponds to "non-passing big hit symbol". The “first passing jackpot symbol” and the “second passing jackpot symbol” are collectively referred to as a “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 “ Second pass jackpot game (second pass special game) ". Among the passing round games, the round game in which the sorting member 71 is operated in the first passing operation pattern is called “first passing round game”, and the sorting member 71 is operated in the second passing operation pattern. Round game is referred to as "second pass round game".

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when a 16R V passing jackpot (for example, special figure 1_big hit symbol 2) is won, a passing round game in which a passage to the specific area 39 occurs (10R round or 12R round) In the non-passing round game (the 14th round game) subsequent to the game), a passing suggestion effect (effect displaying the first special suggestion image 250) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the user feel as if the transition to the high-probability state was determined at the execution timing of the passage suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to realize a surprising game property in which the passage timing to the specific area 39 cannot be easily grasped.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the round in which the passing suggestion effect is executed is a round in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened (that is, a second non-passing round game). Therefore, it is possible to make the user feel as if the transition to the high probability state has been determined at the time of winning the second large winning opening 35 having no specific region 39. Therefore, it is possible to make it more difficult to grasp the passage timing to the specific area 39.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a passing suggestion effect is executed at the timing when the number of winning balls in the second special winning opening 35 reaches five (see FIG. 60). Therefore, it is possible to give the player an impression as if the transition to the high-probability state was determined based on the winning of the fifth ball into the second big winning opening 35.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special decoration 17 which is not provided in the arrangement position 6A of the first special winning opening 30 is provided in the arrangement position 6B of the second special winning opening 35 (see FIG. 4). Therefore, the second special winning opening 35 not having the specific area 39 therein is a more important winning opening than the first special winning opening 30 having the specific area 39 therein as a trigger for shifting to the high probability state. It is possible to make them feel as if they are. Thereby, it is possible to make it hard to be conscious of the passing round game in which the first special winning opening 30 in which the passing to the specific area 39 may occur is opened.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the special effect (the effect shown in FIGS. 71A to 71C) that can recall the special decoration 17 is a second non-passing round game in which at least the second special winning opening 35 is opened. Executed in Therefore, a series of flows of execution of a special effect → winning to the second grand prize opening 35 → execution of a pass suggestion effect is generated, and the transition to the high probability state is determined based on the prize to the second grand prize opening 35. It is possible to give a stronger impression.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the first passing big hit symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol 1 to 3 and special figure 2_big hit symbol 8 in FIG. 10) is won, it is suggested to pass if the specific area 39 is passed. An effect is performed. Therefore, it can be seen that the specific area 39 has passed during the big hit game. On the other hand, when a second pass jackpot symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol 4 to 6 in FIG. 10) or a non-passing jackpot symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol 7 in FIG. 10) is won, regardless of whether the specific area 39 has passed or not. Passing suggestion effect is not executed. Therefore, even if a pass to the specific area 39 occurs in the second pass jackpot game based on the second pass jackpot symbol, the effect cannot be distinguished from the case where the non-passing jackpot symbol is won. This makes it possible to hide the high probability state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the timing (10R and 12R) of passing to the specific area 39 also in the jackpot game in which the pass suggestion effect is executed (the first passing jackpot game based on the first passing jackpot symbol). The timing (14R) at which the suggested effect is executed is shifted. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to grasp the passing timing of the specific area 39. This is because the passing timing of the specific area 39 in the second passing jackpot game based on the second passing jackpot symbol (for example, special figure 1_big hit symbol 4) If so, it is more difficult to grasp the 2R and 6R).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if a non-passing big hit symbol (special figure 1_big hit symbol 7) is won and there is no passage to the specific area 39, the state is controlled to a low-probability high base state after the big hit game. On the other hand, if a first pass jackpot symbol (for example, special map 1_big hit symbol 2) or a second pass jackpot symbol (for example, special map 1_big hit symbol 4) is won, if there is a pass to the specific area 39, the big hit is obtained. After the game, it is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state. Therefore, if a special effect (see FIGS. 71A to 71C) or a pass suggestion effect (see FIG. 71D) is not executed during the jackpot game, the player is told that it is merely a low-probability high base state. While reminiscent of this, it is possible to realize the gaming property of being in a high probability state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the distribution member 71 is not controlled only based on the time, but is distributed based on the number of winning balls to the first large winning opening 30 in one round game. The state 71 (the first state shown in FIG. 3A or the second state shown in FIG. 3B) is switched, that is, whether or not it is possible to pass through the specific area 39 is switched (see FIGS. 14 to 17). . For this reason, it is possible to generate an unprecedented interest in the jackpot game in the so-called V chance (for example, an interest in changing the state of the distribution 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, a plurality of variations are provided in the operation pattern of the distribution member 71 according to 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 viewpoint of the movement of the distribution member 71.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of symbols having different execution rounds (in what round the execution is performed) of a passing round game (a round game in which the operation control of opening the V-length is executed) (FIG. 11). reference). Therefore, it is possible to make the gaming machine hard to know when to pass into the specific area 39. In particular, in the present 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 the passing round game are provided as the jackpot symbol for changing the latent probability. 1_ jackpot symbols 4-6). Therefore, it is possible to prevent easily determining whether or not the hit is a latent jackpot.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the passing jackpot game in which the passage to the specific area 39 can be expected, 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 has been executed, the first large winning device 31 is notified that a game ball should be won (step S5040 in FIG. 59). In other words, if the player fails to pass through the specific area 39 in the first pass round game, a warning is issued. Therefore, it is possible to surely cause the transition to the high probability state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special map 1_big hit symbols 4 to 6 are won, the timing of the second passing round game is earlier in the round game than the first passing round game (the smaller number of winning balls). ) 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 for the first passing round game. Therefore, even if it fails to pass through the specific area 39 in the first pass round game, it is possible to more reliably cause the transition to the high probability state.

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

  In the above embodiment, the first big prize winning device 31 as the V attacker has a configuration in which the game balls that have passed through the first big prize winning port 30 are distributed to the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70 by the distribution member 71. The second special winning device 36, which is an attacker, has a configuration in which game balls that have passed through the second special winning opening 35 are discharged to the outside of the device without being sorted anywhere. On the other hand, the second big winning device may be configured similarly to the first big winning device 31. In other words, the “pseudo specific area” and the “pseudo non-specific area” through which the game ball that has passed through the second special winning opening can pass through the second special winning device, and the “pseudo specific area” for distributing the game ball to any of these areas. And a distribution member.

  In this case, a pseudo specific area sensor that detects the passage of a game ball to a pseudo specific area, a pseudo non-specific area sensor that detects the passage of a game ball to a pseudo non-specific area, and a pseudo distribution that drives a pseudo distribution member The member solenoid is connected to the sub control board 90. And, at a position located in front of the pseudo specific area on the game board surface (the front face of the game board 2), a decorative portion indicating a special area is provided (for example, a V character or a star mark is imitated). Stickers, etc.). Further, the sub-control board 90 controls the pseudo distribution member so as to pass through the pseudo non-specific area until the number of winning balls in the second special winning opening reaches five, and wins the second special winning opening. When the number of balls reaches five, the pseudo-allocation member may be operated so that the game balls pass through the pseudo specific area. Then, based on the detection of the game ball by the pseudo specific area sensor, a pass suggestion effect of the above-described mode may be executed. Instead of the pass suggestion effect of the above-described embodiment, an effect of displaying an effect image (for example, an effect image including a character image of V) indicating that the vehicle has passed a special area may be performed on the image display device 7. 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 pass suggestion effect is an effect in which the first special suggestion image 250 shown in FIG. 71 (D) is displayed on the display screen 7a. However, the effect may not be an effect using the image display device 7. For example, the board 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 notifying that V passing has occurred. You may.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of winning balls in the second special winning opening 35 becomes five, a pass suggestion effect is executed, that is, the number of winning prize balls is five. However, the number of prize winning balls for the effect may not be five, and can be changed as appropriate.

  In the above embodiment, the special effects (FIG. 71 (A) to (C) of FIG. 71 (A) to FIG. 71 (C) starting from the 13R at the V passing jackpot of the 16R (from the previous round of the 14th round game for opening the second special winning opening 35). )) Is performed, but may be performed from the 14th R. That is, the special effect may be executed only in the round in which the second special winning opening 35 is opened.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, when the control is performed to “ZZ RUSH” in the high probability state, the forcible shift to the S zone is performed at the timing when the number of remaining fluctuations of the time saving common background becomes 20 (see FIG. 67). . On the other hand, the timing of the forced shift to the S zone can be changed as appropriate, such as the timing when the number of remaining fluctuations of the time saving common background becomes 50 or the timing when it becomes 0.

  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 in 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 passage permission state). State). On the other hand, control may be performed to switch the specific area 39 from the open state to the closed state based on the number of winning balls in the first special winning opening 30.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the first operation trigger winning ball count (the number of V-length opening operation trigger winning balls in the first passing operation pattern) is “3”, but may be other than “3”. In addition, the number of the second activating prize balls (the number of activating prize balls of the V-length opening in the second passing operation pattern) is set to “7”, but the second activating prize ball number is the first operation. If the number is larger than the number of winning balls, the number may be other than “7”. In addition, although the third number of activated prize balls (the number of activated short prize balls of short V-open) is “1”, it may be other than “1”.

  In the above embodiment, the passing round game is provided twice in one big hit game, but may be provided three times or more, or may be provided only once.

  In the above embodiment, in the jackpot for changing the latent probability (special figure 1_big hit symbols 4 to 6), the number of activation prize balls of the second pass round game is smaller than the number of activation prize balls of the first pass round game. Although set to the value, it may be set to the same value as the number of winning balls at the time of activation of the first passing round game.

  In the above embodiment, the distribution member 71 is configured to be operated based on the number of winning balls in the first winning port 30 in one round game. On the other hand, the distributing member 71 may be configured to operate according to a predetermined operation time regardless of the number of winning balls in the first special winning opening 30.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game machine is configured as a so-called ST machine (a game machine that cuts the number of times of the probability change).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration may be such that the base game is controlled to the high base state (ball entry support state) after the end of the big hit game. On the other hand, it is good also as a structure which is not controlled to a high base state. In other words, in the above-described embodiment, the gaming performance of the high-accuracy high-base state is realized while the low-accuracy high-base state is assumed, but the high-accuracy low-base state is actually realized while the low-accuracy low-base state is assumed. You may realize that there is a game.

  In the above embodiment, the first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change and the second starting port 21 in which the ease of entering the game ball changes can be provided. A configuration without a mouth may be adopted. In a case where the first starting port 20 is not provided, even when the electric chew is in the closed state, the game ball is configured to enter the starting port related to the electric chew.

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

  Further, in the above embodiment, the winning / winning command includes the success / failure information but does not include the information on the presence or absence of the reach (see FIG. 22). On the other hand, information on the presence or absence of the reach may be included in the start winning command. Then, it is preferable to perform the prohibition control so that the fueling effect corresponding to the failure is not executed only when there is a losing without a reach (a losing). Also, the consecutive production random number determination table is such that when the result of the preliminary determination is a jackpot, the winning probability of the shift lottery is the highest, the loss with reach is next highest, and the loss without reach is lowest. Should be set.

  It goes without saying that the features of the above-described embodiment and the features of the above-described modified examples can be implemented in combination.

  In the above description of [Embodiment of the invention], the following inventions <A> to <G> are shown. In the following description, corresponding configuration names and expressions in the contents described above, reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<A>
A game board (2) having a game area (3) through which game balls can flow,
A ball entrance (the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21) and a special winning port (the first big winning port 30) arranged in the game area;
An opening and closing member (32) for opening and closing the special winning opening;
A specific area (39) provided inside the special winning opening,
A hit / fail judgment means (game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S1402 or S1408) for making a hit / judgment judgment based on a ball entering the entrance,
A means for stopping and displaying a symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the success / failure determination via a variable display, wherein if the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit, one of a plurality of types of big hit symbols is stopped and displayed. Symbol display means (game control microcomputer 81 executing step S1004);
After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol display means, a special game execution means (a game control microcomputer 81 executing step S1007 and the like) capable of executing a special game including a round game for opening the opening / closing member,
A high-probability state control means (step S3104: a high-probability state control means capable of controlling the game state after the special game to a high-probability state in which the jackpot winning probability is higher than the normal probability state based on the passing of the game ball to the specific area. A game control microcomputer 81) to be executed,
The round game includes a passing round game (for example, a round game of 10R and 12R in the jackpot pattern 2 in FIG. 11) that allows passage to the specific region, and a passage to the specific region which is impossible or difficult. There is a non-passing round game (round game of the other round except the 10R and 12R in the jackpot pattern 2 of FIG. 11),
In the passing round game, even if a game ball passes through the specific area, the passing is not reported, and a specific non-passing round game after the execution of the passing round game (the 14th round game in the big hit symbol 2 in FIG. 11) ), Based on the fact that the vehicle has already passed through the specific area, a pass suggestion effect indicating that the vehicle has passed through the specific area (the first special suggestion image 250 shown in FIG. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) characterized by comprising a suggestion effect executing means capable of executing an effect to be displayed) (effect control microcomputer 91 for executing S5107 if YES in step S5106).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the passing suggestion effect is executed in a non-passing round game after the passing round game in which the passage to the specific area has occurred. Therefore, it is possible to make the user feel as if the transition to the high probability state was determined at the execution timing of the passage suggestion effect. As a result, it is possible to realize a surprising game property in which the passage timing to the specific area cannot be easily grasped.
By the way, in a general pachinko gaming machine that represents a gaming machine, a jackpot is determined based on winning in a starting port (ball entry port), and when a jackpot is won, the large winning port (special winning port) is opened. A jackpot game (special game) in which a plurality of round games are performed is executed.
Particularly in recent years, a gaming machine provided with a specific area in which a pass / fail is switched at a predetermined timing inside a special winning opening, and controlled to a high probability state based on the passage of a game ball to this specific area is disclosed. Often seen. In this type of gaming machine, before a pass to a specific area is possible in a round game, a notification to the effect that a pass to a specific area should be aimed at is given, and immediately after a pass to a specific area occurs, a specific Passage notification that passage to the area has occurred has been performed (see JP-A-2014-171636). Therefore, the player can accurately and easily recognize the timing at which the passage to the specific area has occurred.
However, if the hit notification and the passing notification are performed as in the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-171636, the occurrence timing of the passing to the specific area can be easily predicted for the player. , Lacks unexpectedness. Therefore, there was room for improvement in this respect.
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the challenge is to create new gaming characteristics by making it difficult to recognize the timing at which a passage to a specific area occurs in a gaming machine that controls to a high probability state based on passing to a specific area. Aim.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The special winning opening includes a first special winning opening (first winning opening 30) and a second special winning opening (second winning opening 35),
The opening and closing member includes a first opening and closing member (opening and closing member 32) for opening and closing the first special winning opening, and a second opening and closing member (opening and closing member 37) for opening and closing the second special winning opening.
The specific area is provided inside the first special winning opening, but is not provided inside the second special winning opening,
In the non-passing round game, a first non-passing round game in which the first opening / closing member is opened (for example, in the big hit symbol 2 in FIG. 11, a round game of 1R to 9R, 11R, 13R, and 15R). And a second non-passing round game in which the second opening / closing member is opened (a round game of the 14R and 16R in the big hit symbol 2 in FIG. 11),
The gaming machine, wherein the suggestion effect execution means is capable of executing the passage suggestion effect in the second non-passing round game.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player feel as if the transition to the high-probability state has been determined at the time of winning the second special winning opening having no specific area. Therefore, it is possible to make it more difficult to grasp the passage timing to the specific area.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The suggestion effect execution means, when the number of winning balls to the second special winning opening in the second non-passing round game reaches a predetermined effect opportunity winning ball number (5 balls in the embodiment), the passing suggestion effect means A gaming machine capable of performing an effect (the process proceeds to S5106 if YES in step S5105).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the player is given an impression as if the transition to the high-probability state was determined based on the winning in the second special winning opening that resulted in the number of winning balls in the production opportunity. It becomes possible.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
In the gaming board, a predetermined special decoration (17) is applied to a location (second placement area 6B) of the second special winning port in the gaming area, while a location of the first special winning port is provided. (The first arrangement area 6A) is not provided with the special decoration,
At least during the period from the start of the specific non-passing round game to the prize of the number of prize winning balls at the effect trigger, a special effect (see FIGS. 71 (A) to (C)) that can recall the special decoration can be executed. A gaming machine comprising special effect execution means (effect control microcomputer 91 for executing steps S5013 and S5014).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, a special decoration that is not provided at the location of the first special winning opening is provided at the location of the second special winning opening. Therefore, it is more likely that the second special winning opening that does not have the specific area inside is a more important winning opening than the first special winning opening that internally has the specific area that triggers the transition to the high probability state. Can be felt. As a result, in a round game in which the first special winning opening that may pass through to the specific area is opened, it is possible to make it hard to be aware of the fact.

  In addition, in addition to this, a special effect that can recall a special decoration can be executed in a non-passing round game in which at least the second special winning opening is opened, so the execution of the special effect → winning to the second special winning opening → passing A series of flows of execution of the suggestion effect can be performed, and it is possible to give a stronger impression as if the shift to the high-probability state was determined based on the winning in the second special winning opening.

<E> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The plurality of types of jackpot symbols include a passing jackpot symbol including a predetermined first passing jackpot symbol (for example, special map 1_jackpot symbol 2) and a second passing jackpot symbol (for example, special symbol 1_jackpot symbol 4). There is a passing jackpot symbol (for example, special figure 1_ jackpot symbol 7),
The special game execution means,
When the passing jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a passing special game (a jackpot game with a V passing jackpot) including the passing round game is executed,
When the non-passing jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a non-passing special game including the non-passing round game but not including the passing round game (V non-passing jackpot big hit game) is executed,
The suggestion effect execution means,
In the passing special game based on the first passing jackpot symbol, the passing suggestion effect can be executed if there is a passage to the specific area before the specific non-passing round game is executed (YES in step S5103). If it is, S5107 can be executed)
In the passing special game and the non-passing special game based on the second passing big hit symbol, the passing suggestion effect is not executed irrespective of whether or not the specific area is passed (if NO in step S5103, S5107 is not executed). A gaming machine characterized by being a thing.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the first pass jackpot symbol is won, the pass suggestion effect is executed if the specific area is passed, so it can be understood that the special area was passed during the special game. . On the other hand, when a second passing jackpot symbol or a non-passing jackpot symbol is won, the pass suggestion effect is not executed regardless of whether or not the specific area is passed. Therefore, even if a special area is passed in the special passing game based on the second passing jackpot symbol, the effect cannot be distinguished from the case where the non-passing jackpot symbol is won, and thus the high-probability state can be hidden. It becomes possible.

<F> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
In the entrance, a fixed entrance (first starting port 20) in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change, and a variable entrance (second) in which the ease of entry of a game ball can vary. There is a starting port 21),
A ball entry support that can control the game state after the special game to a ball entry support state (high base state) where game balls can easily enter the variable entrance than the non-ball entry support state (low base state). State control means (a game control microcomputer 81 for executing step S3102 or S3107),
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 entering ball support state (if YES in step S3101, S3104 and S3107 are executed 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 controlled to the normal probability state and the ball entry support state (if NO in step S3101) A game machine configured to execute S3102).

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a non-passing jackpot symbol is won, the special game is controlled to the normal probability state and the entering ball support state after the special game, and when the first passing jackpot symbol or the second passing jackpot symbol is won. Is controlled to the high probability state and the ball entry support state after the special game. Therefore, it is possible to realize the gaming property that the player is actually in the high probability state while thinking that the player is merely in the ball entry support state.

<G> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
A distributing member (71) that takes a first state (FIG. 3 (A)) for passing the game ball to the specific area and a second state (FIG. 3 (B)) for not passing the game ball;
Distribution member control means (step S1204) capable of switching the state of the distribution member between the first state and the second state based on the number of winning balls in the special winning opening in one round game; And a game control microcomputer 81) for executing S2605 to S2609 and the like.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, by controlling the distribution member based on the number of winning balls to the special winning opening, it is possible to switch whether to pass through the specific area. Therefore, if there is a variation in the operation pattern of the sorting member, for example, a specific area is opened shortly with a small number of winning balls in a certain round game, and a long specific area is opened with a large number of winning balls in another round game. It is possible to make it difficult to grasp the passage timing to the specific area from the viewpoint of the movement of the dividing member.

  In addition, “the inside of the first special winning opening” means the inside of the first big winning device 31 in which the game balls that have passed through the first special winning opening 30 can roll. In addition, “the inside of the second special winning opening” means the inside of the second big winning device 36 in which the game ball passing through the second big winning opening 35 can roll.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game area 6A ... First arrangement area 6B ... Second arrangement area 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 17 ... Special decoration 20 ... First starting port (fixed entrance port)
21: 2nd starting port (variable entrance port)
30 ... First Grand Prize Winner (First Special Winner)
32 Opening / closing member (first opening / closing member)
35 ... Second Grand Prize Winner (Second Special Winner)
37 Opening / closing member (second opening / closing member)
39: Specific area 70: Non-specific area 71: Distributing member 81: Game control microcomputer 85: Special figure holding storage unit 91: Effect control microcomputer 100: Image control board

Claims (1)

A jackpot game including a specific round game for opening a predetermined winning opening can be executed, and when a game ball passing through the winning opening passes in a specific area in the specific round game, a game after the end of the jackpot game A gaming machine that can control the state to a high probability state that is easier to win a jackpot than the normal probability state,
A distributing member that can take a first state in which game balls can pass through the specific area and a second state in which game balls cannot pass through the specific area;
Activating the distribution member based on the number of winning balls to the winning opening in the specific round game ,
When the winning ball speed is a first value, and executes the pass difficulty control for controlling the first state for the difficult time passing through the sorting member predefined in the second state, the winning ball count the When a second value greater than the first value is reached, the passage permitting control capable of controlling the distribution member in the second state to the first state for a passage permissible time longer than the difficult passage time is executed. Is possible,
When the passage allowance control is executed, the game ball can pass through the specific area, but even when the difficult passage control is executed, the game ball hardly passes through the specific area,
A gaming machine that executes the passage allowance control even when it is detected after the closing of the winning port in the specific round game that the number of winning balls has reached the second value. .