JP6707765B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a variation display of identification information is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting opening, and when a specific display result is derived as the display result of the variation display, a special game advantageous to the player can be executed. In the gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the special gaming to a more advantageous gaming state than usual, based on whether or not the gaming ball has passed (passed/non-passed) to the specific area during the special game. A type of gaming machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-245172 A

In the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, when some trouble or trouble occurs in the passage of the game ball to the specific area, it is generally notified. However, the notification regarding the occurrence of such a defect or trouble may hinder the progress of the game or make the player feel uncomfortable. For this reason, it is desired to appropriately notify the passage of the game ball to the specific area.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to optimize notification of the passage of a game ball to a specific area.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention adopts the following configurations.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention,
A win/fail judgment means capable of executing a win/fail judgment,
A variation display means capable of performing variation display of identification information triggered by the execution of the hit determination,
A game state control means capable of controlling the game state when the variable display is executed;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result,
A variable ball entrance in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game,
A specific area through which the game ball entering the variable ball entrance can pass,
The gaming state has a first gaming state and a second gaming state which is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
Based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the special game, the game state after the end of the special game becomes the second game state,
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than that of the first special game,
There are a first hit determination and a second hit determination in the hit determination,
It is more preferable that the result of the variable display triggered by the second win/loss judgment is the specific display result than the result of the variable display triggered by the first win/fail judgment is the specific display result. A gaming machine with a high possibility of playing a game,
Power supply means for receiving power supplied from the outside and supplying power to the game machine,
A power-on notification means capable of executing power-on notification associated with the start of power supply by the power supply means,
Error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area,
An error notification means capable of executing notification of the error based on the occurrence of the error is determined,
When the display result of the variable display is the specific display result and the special game is executed, the winning/unlocking determination that triggered the special game is either the first winning/unwinning determination or the second winning/unwinning determination. The determination notification for notifying whether or not, the determination notification means that can be executed from the time the specific display result is displayed until the next specific display result is displayed ,
When the supply of power by the power supply means is started after the supply of power by the power supply means is stopped during execution of the error notification and the determination notification, the power source is not executed without performing the error notification. The gist is that the determination notification is executed in the same manner as before the power supply is stopped, while the power-on notification is executed.

According to such a gaming machine, the spruce determined that triggered the broadcast knowledge and special game errors for passage of the game ball to a particular region to be the determining trigger gaming state after special game ends and the first determination spruce If the supply of electric power to the game machine is stopped during execution of the determination notification for informing which of the second win/fail judgments is made, and then the supply of power is started (restarted), the power supply is not stopped. the broadcast knowledge of the errors for the passage of the running at a gaming balls to a specific region is not performed, with the power-on report knowledge associated with the supply of power is started is executed, before the shutdown power supply The determination notification is executed in a similar manner. This ensures that it is possible to make not to be notified of an error relating to the passage of the game ball into the specific area is performed wasted (unnecessarily), as a result, the error notification regarding passage of the game ball to a particular area Can be appropriately performed. In addition, it becomes possible to increase the confidence in the game.

According to the present invention described above, it is possible to make appropriate the notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the game machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display unit shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display units included in the same gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the same gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the types of jackpots and the opening patterns of the special winning opening. It is a table showing various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of an interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a starting opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a universal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flow chart of a normal symbol hit/miss judgment processing. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during normal symbol variation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric auditors product processing. It is a flow chart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 success/failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure 1 hit/miss judgment processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of the special symbol changing process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing (big hit game). It is a flow chart of V round processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flow chart of specific area sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of a non-specific area sensor detection process. It is a flow chart of processing at the time of starting entry. It is a flow chart of power failure monitoring processing. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flow chart of 2ms timer interruption processing. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart of a variation effect start. It is a schematic diagram of a second big winning device. It is a table showing correspondence between types of big hits and movable piece operation timings (first predetermined value and second predetermined value) in V round. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a 2nd special winning opening sensor and a specific area|region (movable piece). It is an explanatory view showing an example of an effect (probability change challenge effect) performed in the case of a 7R big hit. 11 is a table showing the correspondence between the jackpot type and the movable piece operation timing (first predetermined value and second predetermined value) in the V round of the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart of a non-specific area sensor detection process of the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process of the third embodiment. 13 is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process of the fourth embodiment. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a display screen of specific area abnormal passage notification (specific area error notification), (b) is a figure which shows an example of a display screen of irregular V passage notification, and (c) is a figure. It is a figure which shows an example of the display screen of irregular V non-passage notification. 16 is a flowchart of a received command analysis process of the fifth embodiment.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. An example will be described. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine illustrated below performs variable display of special symbols based on the entry of game balls into the starting opening, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display, the player is shown. This is a so-called "digipachi type" gaming machine in which a big hit game (special game) to which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given can be executed.

Further, in the following description, simply the front side (front side) is the front side (front side) when the gaming machine is viewed from the front, and is the side on which the player is located during the game. In addition, the rear side (rear side) is simply the rear side when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. Further, the upper side (upper side), the lower side (lower side), the left side (left side), and the right side (right side) refer to the upward, downward, left, and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS.

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

Further, in the front frame 51, a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch strength according to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player, a game ball that stores and stores the game ball can be supplied to the launcher side. A ball hitting tray (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are collectively referred to as "operable by the player during the execution of the game effect that is executed as the game progresses". And is also simply referred to as "effect button 63"). For the plurality of effect buttons, the effect buttons to be used can be selectively used according to the type of game effect.

Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a frame lamp 66 for decoration and a speaker 67. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment, and any means capable of detecting an input from the player, or a means for the player to directly contact the button portion to perform an input (for example, a retractable type) , Touch sensor type, etc.) or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects when a part of the player's body approaches and inputs. On the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball shot by operating the launch handle 60 flows down is formed surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board lamp 5 for decoration. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 that guide the game balls are provided in a protruding manner. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launcher side.

An image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game area 3 (within the game area). The image display device 7 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and is provided on the back surface side of the game board 2 so that its display screen 7a faces an opening provided at substantially the center of the game board 2 (game area 3). .. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as "effect symbol display unit") in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as "effect symbol 8") are displayed. It is provided. The effect symbol 8 performs the variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol described later. As an example of the variable display, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed vertically, horizontally, diagonally, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed from top to bottom. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle" and "right", a left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and a medium effect in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area.

The production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R of the present embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", and in principle "1"→"2"... " The variable display (scroll display) is performed in the order of 8"→"9" (ascending order). When "9" is reached, the display returns to "1" and the variable display is continued until the stop display. By the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, a first special symbol display device 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display unit") described later is displayed. The display result of the variable display of the first special symbol that is displayed and the display result of the variable display of the second special symbol that is displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display section"), That is, the result of the special symbol win/loss determination (also simply referred to as "win/win determination") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are displayed in a variable manner is, in principle, “left→right→middle”. It should be noted that the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol may be simply referred to as "symbol" or "identification information". In addition, a normal symbol is "general symbol", a special symbol is "special symbol", a first special symbol is "special symbol 1" or "first special symbol", and a second special symbol is "special symbol 2" or "second symbol". Sometimes called "special map".

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit, a three-digit same doublet such as "777" (also referred to as "big hit performance design") or a preset chance design such as "135" or " It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a special symbol such as "3*3" (also referred to as "special symbol"). Further, when it comes off, at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” has a different pattern of different symbols (also referred to as “detachment effect design”), and the performance symbol can be stopped and displayed. It is possible. As a result, the player can easily understand the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol hit determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b. The presentation symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b is grasped by looking at it.

The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not have to be separately provided, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, in the present embodiment, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8 are displayed, but for example, nine effect symbols are displayed by providing a matrix-shaped symbol display area of 3 rows and 3 columns on the display screen. However, when each symbol is displayed in a variable display and stopped, one vertical column, one horizontal column, one diagonal column is arranged (symbol combination) to display the stop mode (stop symbol) of the effect symbol, or the symbol display area ( The effect symbol display area) is divided into a plurality of areas (for example, four areas), and variable display and stop display of three effect symbols are performed in each area. The number of effect symbols and the aspect of the symbol display area are not particularly limited. Absent.

Here, of the results of the special symbol hit/miss judgment, "big hit" is also called "specific result", and "missing" is also called "non-specific result". In addition, among the stop display modes of the effect symbols, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit determination is “big hit” (in this example, the double eyes) is the “big hit mode” or the “specific mode”, Sometimes referred to as "specific display result" and the like, the result of the special symbol hit determination is "displacement" corresponding to the stop display mode (in this example, there is a gap) "displacement mode" and "non-specific mode" , "Non-specific display result" etc.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to the game effect using the effect symbols as described above (effect symbol game effect), the big hit game effect (special game effect) executed along with the big hit game and the customer. Waiting demonstration productions are displayed. In the effect design game effect, the big hit game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect patterns such as numbers, effect images other than effect patterns such as background images and character images are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display section) that displays a first effect hold 9a according to the number of memories of a first special figure hold described later. , And a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second special figure hold described later. Depending on the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. It is possible to show the number of stored second special figure reservations displayed in (4) to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center ornament 10 is provided so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided below the center ornament 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center ornament 10. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game ball from the warp exit, and guides it to the stage section 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11 and can enter the first starting opening 20 described later. Further, on the upper part of the center decoration body 10, there is an electric decoration member such as an LED (a panel lamp 5) which can be turned on according to a game state, and a decoration member 13 in the shape of characters or figures is arranged. There is.

In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decoration member 14 is visible, but, for example, the movable decoration member 14 drops downward as the game effect with a relatively high chance of being hit is executed, and the movable decoration member is lowered. By covering the front surface of the display screen 7a with the member 14, most of it becomes visible. This increases the player's expectation of a big hit.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3 (below the stage portion 11), a fixed winning prize having a non-variable first starting opening 20 in which the easiness of entering a game ball (possibility of entering the ball) does not change A device 19 is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20, the random number for special symbol hit determination, etc. is acquired, and if the predetermined condition is set in advance, the hit determination relating to the first special symbol (the first special symbol hit determination) (Judgment) is executed and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit/miss judgment. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol (first special symbol hit determination) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20, the variable display of the second special symbol (second special symbol hit The determination) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21.

On the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a variable winning device 22 (“variable start”, which includes a variable second starting opening 21 in which the easiness of entering a game ball (possibility of entering) changes. It is also called "mouth"). Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21, random numbers for special symbol hit determination, etc. are acquired, and if the predetermined conditions are established in advance, the hit determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol hit determination) ) Is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the judgment. The variable winning device 22 is provided with an opening/closing member (blade member) 23, and operates the opening/closing member 23 to open/close the second starting port 21. By this opening/closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (opened state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that in the first mode. is there. The opening/closing member 23 is driven by the second starting opening solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting opening 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the opening/closing member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball cannot enter when the opening/closing member 23 is in the closed state. .. In addition, if the game ball is more difficult to enter when the opening/closing member 23 is in the closed state than when the opening/closing member 23 is in the closed state, the second starting port 21 is completely opened when the opening/closing member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be the one that cannot be entered.

To the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 having a variable first big winning opening 30 in which the ease of entering a game ball (possibility of entering) changes. (Also referred to as “first variable entrance”.) and a second big winning device 36 having a variable second big winning opening 35 in which the easiness of entering a game ball (possibility of entering) changes. (Also referred to as a “second variable entrance”). In this embodiment, the second special winning device 36 (second special winning opening 35) is arranged directly above the first special winning device 31 (first special winning opening 30).

The first big winning device 31 includes an opening/closing member 32, and operates the opening/closing member 32 to open/close the first big winning opening 30. The opening/closing member 32 is driven by the first special winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first special winning opening 30 can enter the game ball only when the opening/closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, when the first big winning device 31 (first variable ball entrance) is operated, the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 32 causes the first big winning opening 30 to be in a non-enterable state (closed state) in which a game ball cannot enter. ) And the game ball can enter the ball enterable state (open state).

The second special winning device 36 includes an opening/closing member 37, and operates the opening/closing member 37 to open/close the second special winning opening 35. The opening/closing member 37 is driven by the second special winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second special winning opening 35 can enter the game ball only when the opening/closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, when the second big winning device 36 (second variable ball entrance) is activated, the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 37 causes the second big winning opening 35 to be in a non-enterable state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter. ) And the game ball can enter the ball enterable state (open state).

In addition, the second special winning device 36, the specific area 39 (also referred to as "V area") and the non-specific area 49 (also referred to as "non-V area") through which the game balls that have entered the second special winning opening 35 can pass. And a movable piece 150 for guiding (distributing) the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 to the specific region 39 or the non-specific region 49. The movable piece 150 operates based on the number of game balls detected by the second special winning opening sensor 35a described later, and is driven by the movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5). When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not operating (non-operating state), the game ball entering the second special winning opening 35 is the non-specific area 49 (area other than the specific area). Therefore, it becomes impossible to pass through the specific area 39. On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39 and the specific area. It is possible to pass through 39 (also referred to as “V passage”). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a high-probability state described later is generated on the basis that it is detected that at least one of the game balls entering the second special winning opening 35 has passed the specific area 39. .. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operating port (probability variation area), and the pachinko gaming machine 1 that determines whether or not to generate a high probability state based on whether or not a game ball passes through the specific area 39 is It is a so-called "V confirmation machine". Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first big winning device 31. Details of the opening of the second special winning opening 35 (opening operation of the opening/closing member 37) and the operation of the movable piece 150 will be described later. The movable piece 150 corresponds to one aspect of the "movable member" of the present invention. The high-probability state is one of the benefits of the game given to the player separately from the special game.

Here, the configuration of the second big winning device 36 will be described in detail. FIG. 46 is a schematic view showing the second big winning device 36. All the game balls that have entered the second special winning opening 35 pass through a predetermined game ball guiding passage in the second special winning device, and the second special winning opening sensor 35a (“the entrance detecting means” or the “entering ball”). (Also referred to as a detection sensor). The second special winning opening sensor 35a is a sensor for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second special winning opening 35, and based on the detection by the second special winning opening sensor 35a, enters the second special winning opening 35. It is possible to count the number of incoming balls. When the game ball is detected by the second special winning opening sensor 35a, the number of detections (that is, the number of entered balls) is rounded by the entered ball number counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 described later. Counted in units. This count result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

Further, the game ball detected by the second special winning opening sensor 35a always passes through the predetermined game ball guiding passage and then passes through the specific region 39 or the non-specific region 49. The specific area 39 can pass the game ball only when the movable piece 150 is in operation (operation state), in other words, only when the specific area 39 is open (see FIG. 46(b)). .. A specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39, and a game ball passing through the specific area 39 is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. The specific area sensor 39a is a sensor for detecting passage of a game ball to the specific area 39. Further, a non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49, and a game ball passing through the non-specific area 49 is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a. The non-specific area sensor 49a is a sensor for detecting passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 49. The specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a are also sensors for detecting the discharge of the game ball from the second special winning opening 35, and based on the detection of the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a. It is possible to count the number of discharges from the second special winning opening 35. When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a, the number of detections (that is, the number of discharges) is a discharge number counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 described later. Is counted in round units. This count result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

Further, the number of game balls detected by the specific area sensor 39a is counted as a specific area passage number by a specific area passage counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 described later, and the non-specific area sensor The number of game balls detected by 49a is counted as a non-specific area passage number by a non-specific area passage counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 described later. These counts are also performed in round units, and the count result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round. In addition, a specific area sensor 39a (also referred to as a "first discharge detecting means" or a "first discharge detecting sensor") that detects that the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is discharged, and a non-specific area. The detection sensor 49a (also referred to as "second ejection detection unit" or "second ejection detection sensor") is generally referred to as "ejection detection unit" or "emission detection sensor".

In the present embodiment, the control program of the main control unit 80 counts the number of entered balls and the number of discharged game balls related to the second special winning opening 35, and based on the count result, the number of entered balls and the number of discharged balls match. By determining the inconsistency, it is possible to monitor whether or not there is an abnormality, fraud, or the like related to a ball entering the second special winning device 36 (the second special winning opening 35) having the specific area 39. .. Inside the second special winning device 36 (second special winning opening 35), the movable piece 150 for opening and closing the specific area 39 is operated, so that the game ball is bitten in the movable piece 150, etc. There is a risk that the game ball will be clogged in the device 36 (the second special winning opening 35). When such a ball clogging occurs, the game balls that have entered the second special winning opening 35 are not discharged thereafter, so that the number of entered balls does not match the number of discharged balls. By monitoring the number of balls entered and the number of balls discharged in this way, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of ball clogging. Further, even when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a by a cheating act such as a so-called thread hanging got, the number of incoming balls and the number of ejected balls do not match. It is also possible to prevent unexpected damage from occurring.

Further, in this embodiment, the control program of the main controller 80 can determine the occurrence of an error relating to the passage of the game ball into the specific area 39. Specifically, the specific area effective period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is treated as effective is set by the operation start of the movable piece 150, and the period excluding the specific area effective period (specific area When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (when the specific area sensor 39a is detected) during a period other than the valid period), it is determined that an error has occurred and the detection is treated as invalid. I am trying. Further, even when an abnormality occurs in the signal (specific area passing signal) of the specific area sensor 39a due to a connection failure or the like, it is possible to cause an error. It is possible to monitor the presence or absence of fraudulent activity or equipment failure/damage by judging an error based on such a specific area effective period or a connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a, etc., which causes unexpected damage. Can be prevented.

A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side region of the center ornament 10 in the game region 3. On the basis of the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, the random number for determining the normal symbol etc. is acquired, and when the predetermined condition is established in advance, it is normally determined whether or not to open the second starting opening 21. The normal symbol is variably displayed together with the symbol hit determination, and is normally stopped and displayed based on the result of the symbol hit determination. When the normal symbol hits the stop display, the second starting port 21 is opened. Furthermore, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided to the left of the first starting opening 20 and one is right of the first large winning opening 30. It is the right general winning opening on one side. The first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are the entrances that are the triggers for paying out the prize balls, respectively. When a game ball enters the game ball, a predetermined number of game balls (also referred to as "prize balls") are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls of the first starting opening 20 is "4", the number of prize balls of the second starting opening 21 is "1", the number of prize balls of the general winning opening 27 is "10", and the first big prize. The number of prize balls of the mouth 20 and the second special winning opening 35 is “15”.

In this way, a game in which a plurality of ball entrances (first starting opening 20, second starting opening 21, first big winning opening 30, second big winning opening 35, general winning opening 27 and gate 28) are arranged. The region 3 can be divided into a left game region 3A (first region) on the left side and a right game region 3B (second region) on the right side from the center in the left-right direction. Shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is called "left hitting", and shooting a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right hitting". .. Here, the first starting opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 among the plurality of entrances are provided so that the game balls flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. The second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27 and the gate 28 are game balls that flow down in the right playing area 3B of the playing area 3. It is provided as possible. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the player aims to enter the first starting opening 20 by left-handing. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit/miss determination based on a ball entering the first starting opening 20, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the The player will aim to enter the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged outside the game area 3 (outside the game area) and in the lower right part of the game board 2. In the main display 40, a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display section) that variably displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variably displays and stops the second special symbol. Display 41b (second special symbol display unit), normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) for displaying variable symbols and stop symbols normally, and judgment information (first special symbol reservation) related to the first special symbol ) 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a which displays the memory number, 2nd special figure reservation indicator 43b which displays the memory number of the decision judgment information (the 2nd special figure reservation) which relates to the 2nd special design, and normally The operation of the symbol display 42 (general figure hold) displays the number of stored memories, and the result of the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit (specific result). In this case, a round indicator 45 that indicates the number of rounds of the big hit game to be executed, a game status indicator 46 that indicates that the probability variation function is activated, and a shooting direction of the game ball (whether to hit left or right It should be included), a firing direction indicator 47 indicating the state), and a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit. The various display devices included in the main display device 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 41a and the second special symbol indicator 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit. 41, and 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 section 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed, and the special symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Notify the result of the lottery (special symbol win/fail judgment, big hit lottery) based on. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the determination of the special symbol. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, if it is a hit symbol such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, an open pattern according to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed At, a special game (big hit game) for opening the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the special winning openings (first special winning opening 30, second special winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit/miss judgment. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol hit determination, 10 kinds of big hits of "7R first to tenth big hit" are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a is It is possible to adopt a display mode (also referred to as “specific mode” or “specific display result”) corresponding to each of the 10 types of jackpots. Specifically, for example, when the result of the first special symbol hit determination is “7R first big hit”, the three LEDs “ijn” are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R first Big hit pattern), when it becomes "7R second big hit", three LEDs of "imn" should be turned on and the rest should be turned off (7R second big hit pattern), "7R third big hit" If it is, the three LEDs of "jln" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R third jackpot pattern), and if "7R fourth jackpot", three LEDs of "jkn" are turned on. Is turned on and the rest is turned off (7R fourth big hit pattern), and when "7R fifth big hit" is reached, the three LEDs "kln" are turned on and the rest are turned off ( 7R 5th big hit pattern). In addition, when the result of the first special symbol hit determination is "7R sixth big hit", the three LEDs "klp" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R sixth big hit symbol), " When it becomes "7R 7th big hit", the three LEDs of "kln" should be turned on and the rest should be turned off (7R 7th big hit pattern), and when "7R 8th big hit", " It is assumed that three LEDs of "kop" are turned on and the rest is turned off (7R eighth big hit pattern), and when "7R ninth big hit" is reached, three LEDs of "nop" are turned on and remain. Shall be turned off (7R 9th big hit symbol), and if "7R 10th big hit symbol" is reached, 3 LEDs of "lno" should be turned on and the rest should be turned off (7R 10th big hit symbol) ). Further, when the result of the first special symbol hit determination is "out", one LED "n" is turned on and the rest is turned off (outside symbol).

On the other hand, the second special symbol display device 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays the special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol hit determination, two types of big hits of "15R 11th big hit" and "15R 12th big hit" are provided (see FIG. 8), and a second special symbol display device. The LED 41b can adopt a display mode (also referred to as "specific mode" or "specific display result") corresponding to each of these two types of jackpots. Specifically, for example, when the result of the second special symbol hit determination is "15R eleventh big hit", four LEDs of "acde" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R eleventh). Big hit pattern), when it becomes "15R 12th big hit symbol", the four LEDs of "bfgh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 12th big hit symbol). Further, when the result of the second special symbol hit determination is "out", one LED "g" is turned on and the rest is turned off (outside pattern).

Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined variation time, but the mode of the variation display is, for example, a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction in a predetermined order. Each LED may be turned on so that light repeatedly flows. Moreover, the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a is maintained in the stopped display mode until the next variable display of the first special symbol is started. Similarly, the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b is maintained in the stopped display mode until the next variable display of the second special symbol is started.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a game ball entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, various information such as a random number for special symbol winning/disapproving determination based on the entering ball (“acquired information”). (Also referred to as a), and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting opening 20, it is stored in the first special drawing reservation storage unit (not shown) as a first special drawing reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting opening 21. The second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown). An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The first special figure reservation storage unit and the second special figure reservation storage unit are also referred to as “first acquisition information storage unit” and “second acquisition information storage unit”, respectively, and are also collectively referred to as “acquisition information storage unit”.

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is exhausted when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digesting the special figure hold means to determine a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol corresponding to the special figure hold and execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be executed immediately upon entering the ball, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is valid for the entered ball, with the predetermined number being the upper limit.

The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation indicator 43a and the second special figure reservation indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a is composed of two "uv" LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure reservations. It is supposed to display the number of holds. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as “u□v□” (for example, □: extinguished, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). Is "1", the display mode is such that the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red like "u□v●". When the number of holdings is "2", "u●" In the display mode in which the LED of “u” is lit in red and the LED of “v” is turned off, such as “v□”, both LEDs are displayed as “u●v●” when the number of holdings is “3”. When the number of holdings is “4 (upper limit number)”, both LEDs can be turned on in green such as “u▲v▲”.

In addition, the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is composed of two "wx" LEDs, and the number of second special figure reservations is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure reservations. Is displayed. For example, when the number of holdings is "0", the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "w□□□" (for example, □: extinguished, ●: red lit, ▲: green lit). “1” to “4” are also set in the same manner as the first special view reservation display 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed upon the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display device 42, after the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined period of time, it is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed shows the result of the normal symbol hit/miss judgment based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. Notify me. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol hit determination. If the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific normal symbol that has been determined in advance (per normal symbol), an auxiliary game that opens the second starting opening 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and the normal pattern corresponding to the result of the normal symbol hit/miss judgment is displayed depending on the lighting mode. is there. For example, when the determination result is a hit, both LEDs are turned on and the hit ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as in "s.t. In addition, when the determination result is disengagement, the disengagement ordinary symbol is displayed in a mode in which only the LED of “t” is turned on, such as “s□t■”. In addition, the disengagement ordinary symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined predetermined variation time, but the mode of the variable display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. Is. In addition, the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42 is maintained in the stopped display mode until the next variable display of the normal symbol is started.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is valid (also referred to as “acquired information”) is acquired based on the passage, and various information acquired Is temporarily stored as a general figure reservation in the general figure reservation storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of universal figure reservations that can be stored in the universal figure reservation storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The universal figure reservation stored in the universal figure reservation storage unit is consumed when the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the universal figure reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the universal figure hold means that a random number for determining whether or not the ordinary symbol corresponding to the universal figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the ordinary symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately upon the passage, that is, when the variation display of the ordinary symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in this case, the right to determine whether or not a normal symbol is valid for the passage can be reserved with the predetermined number as the upper limit.

The number of public figure reservations stored in the general figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the general figure reservation display 44. Specifically, the public figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of the public figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of the public figure hold. is there. For example, when the number of holdings is “0”, a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “q□r□” (for example, □: extinguished, ●: red lighting, ▲: green lighting) When “1” is “1”, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is lit in red, such as “q□r●”. Further, the numbers of reservations “2” to “4” are also set in the same manner as the first special figure reservation display 43a.

As shown in FIG. 4, the round indicator 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 7R lamp and a 15R lamp. In this round indicator 45, for example, when any of the 7R first big hit to the 7R tenth big hit, the 7R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is definitely displayed. Specifically, the display mode is "7R ▲ 15R ∆" (for example, ∆: extinguished, ▲: lit). When the 15R 11th jackpot or the 15R 12th jackpot is reached, the 15R lamp is lit at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, a display mode such as “7RΔ15R▲” (for example, Δ: extinguished, ▲: lit).

As shown in FIG. 4, the hit indicator 48 is composed of three LEDs indicated by “b1 to b3”, and when the special hit indicator 41 displays the big hit symbol (specific indication result). In accordance with this, by turning on the LED in a predetermined manner, it is displayed (notified) that the result of the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit. Specifically, the result of the first special symbol hit determination is a big hit (specific result), after the variable display of the first special symbol based on this is performed in the first special symbol display 41a, the 7R first ~ When any of the 10th jackpot symbols is displayed (stopped) on the first special symbol display 41a, it is called "b1■b2■b3□" (for example, ■: lights up, □: lights off). In this way, the LEDs of "b1" and "b2" are turned on and the LED of "b3" is turned off. On the other hand, the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit (specific result), after the variable display of the second special symbol based on this is performed in the second special symbol display 41b, the 15R eleven big hit symbol or When the 15R 12th jackpot symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display device 41b (stop display), "b1■b2□b3■" (for example, ■: turn on, □: turn off) The LEDs "b1" and "b3" are turned on and the LED "b2" is turned off. In this way, the hit indicator 48 is a special symbol winning/losing that triggered the big hit when the big hit occurred (when the big hit design was displayed), depending on the lighting state of the three LEDs “b1 to b3”. It is possible to inform whether the determination is the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination. The notification of the type of the special symbol hit/miss judgment that triggered the big hit by the hit display device 48 is also referred to as “judgment notification”, and the hit display device 48 is also referred to as “judgment notification means”.

The determination notification by the hit indicator 48 is performed for a predetermined period from the occurrence of a big hit (display of the big hit symbol), and in the present embodiment, from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the occurrence of the next big hit. Until the next big hit symbol is displayed, it is done. For example, while advancing the game by left hitting (while the variable display of the first special symbol is being performed), the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a (stop display), and then right hitting through the big hit game. While proceeding with the game (while the variable display of the second special symbol is being performed), when the big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol indicator 41b (stop display), the big hit symbol on the first special symbol indicator 41a The display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 becomes "b1■b2■b3□" upon the display of "," and then the hit display until the big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol indicator 41b. The display mode "b1*b2*b3*" of the container 48 is maintained. Then, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol indicator 41b, "b2" of the two LEDs "b1" and "b2" of the hit indicator 48 which has been lit until then is extinguished and hit. The display mode (lighting mode) of the display 48 is “b1*b2*b3*”. Further, for example, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a, and then the big hit symbol is again displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a through the big hit game, the first special symbol indicator 41a The display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 becomes "b1■b2■b3□" triggered by the display of the previous big hit symbol, and then the big hit symbol relating to the next big hit is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a. Even after the hit, the display mode of the hit indicator 48 "b1■b2■b3□" is maintained. For this reason, in the present embodiment, between the "first (previous) big hit" and the "after (next) big hit" (between big hits), the special symbol winning/judging determination that triggered the first (previous) big hit It is possible to indicate (notify) the type.

The execution period of the determination notification by the hit indicator 48 (determination notification period) does not have to extend to the period of the big hit as in the present embodiment. For example, from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit pattern) to the end of the big hit game related to the big hit, or from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit pattern) to a predetermined time after the big hit game related to the big hit It is possible that the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the variable display of the special symbol after the big hit game related to the big hit is performed a predetermined number of times. In addition, when the gaming state after the big hit game is in a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal gaming state such as a high-probability state or a short-timed state described later (also referred to as a "specific gaming state"), the determination is made. It is also possible to set the notification period from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the end of the specific game state. Furthermore, when a specific area abnormal passage described later occurs during the big hit game, a predetermined period from the occurrence of the specific area abnormal passage can be set as the determination notification period. In this case, in the display mode (lighting mode) showing the type of the special symbol winning/deciding judgment (first special symbol winning/failing determination or second special symbol winning/failing determination) that triggered the big hit game being executed when the specific area abnormal passage occurs. , The LED of the hit indicator 48 is turned on.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the display mode (initial display mode) of the hit indicator 48 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is, in principle, a mode in which all three LEDs “b1 to b3” are turned off ( All lights off). Further, in the present embodiment, the display by the hit indicator 48 (that is, “determination notification”) is the backup target. Therefore, for example, when the power is cut off in a state where the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is "b1■b2■b3□", the LED lighting pattern data relating to the display mode is stored (backed up) in the RAM. When the power is next turned on, the display pattern of the hit indicator 48 is the same as that before the power failure due to the backed-up lighting pattern data. However, when the RAM clear is executed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the backup lighting pattern data is erased, and the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is the above-mentioned initial display mode (all lights off). It It should be noted that the judgment notification by the hit indicator 48 may not be a backup target.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit", which is also referred to as a "main control unit") for performing control relating to game progress and game profits, such as special symbol hit determination, normal symbol hit determination, and game state transition. Part)), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as “sub-control part”, “sub-control part”, or “production control part”) that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses. A payout control board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”) that performs control related to payout, an image display device 7, an effect display device 102, an effect first special figure reservation display device 103a, an effect second special figure reservation display device 103b, and the like. An image control board 100 (also referred to as an “image control unit”) for performing display control is provided.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing a main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case such as an image control board for accommodating the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage for accommodating the sub control board 90 on the storage case for the image control board etc. A case is provided. A payout control board case for housing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for housing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof. The power supply substrate 109 functions as a power supply unit that receives power supplied from the outside and supplies power to the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, electric power is supplied to various electric components necessary for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as various boards and devices/equipment, sensors, switches, motors, solenoids, etc. shown in the block diagram of FIG. To supply. The power supply board 109 is provided with a power switch (not shown) exposed to the outside of the power supply board case. When the power switch is turned on, power supply is started, and when the power switch is turned off, power is supplied. Supply is stopped.

On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer 81 (also referred to as “game control microcomputer”) that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits/receives data (information) to/from another board or the like via the input/output circuit 87 (I/O port section). The input/output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the special figure reservation storage section (first special figure reservation storage section and second special figure reservation storage section) and the general figure reservation storage section 86 described above.

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

The first starting opening sensor 20a is provided in the first starting opening 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting opening 20. The second starting opening sensor 21a is provided in the second starting opening 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting opening 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 30a is provided in the first special winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered 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 entered the second special winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 inside the second special winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the game balls entering the second special winning opening 35. is there. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second special winning opening 35, and detects the game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls entering the second special winning opening 35. To do. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the general winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27. Then, the RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) is provided with an area for counting and storing the number of game balls detected by each of these sensors (game ball detecting means). By the control (program) of the microcomputer 81 for use, the number detected by each sensor can be counted (counting means).

As the solenoids, the second starting opening solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, the second big winning opening solenoid 38, and the movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "electric drive source" and "drive means". The second starting opening solenoid 24 is for driving the opening/closing member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first special winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the first special winning device 31. is there. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening/closing member 37 of the second special winning apparatus 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second special winning apparatus 36. is there. Further on the main control board 80, the first special symbol display device 41a, the second special symbol display device 41b, the normal symbol display device 42, the first special symbol reservation display device 43a, the second special symbol reservation display device 43b, the general symbol The hold indicator 44, the round indicator 45, the game state indicator 46, the firing direction indicator 47 and the hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main displays 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls or lent balls, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored in an inserted prepaid card (game value storage medium) or the like are stored. A device that enables lending of a ball based on the information stored therein is connected, and a launching device 112 is also connected via a launching control board 111 (also referred to as a “launching control unit”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

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

The main control board 80 also 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 unidirectional communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub-control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as a communication direction regulating means.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer 91 for effect control (also referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the game effect as the game progresses, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the program stored in the ROM. There is. The production control microcomputer 91 transmits/receives data to/from another board or the like via the input/output circuit 95. The input/output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM may be externally attached.

An image control board 100, a sound control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control section), the image control board 100 (image control section), the voice control board 106 (voice control section), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control section) are displayed according to the game situation. As a production control means (also referred to as "production execution means") for controlling various productions such as productions, sound productions, and lamp productions (light productions) to be executed by corresponding production devices or members (production means). It works.

Based on the command received from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 causes the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (also referred to as “image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100. The display control of the image display device 7, the effect display device 102, the effect first special figure hold display device 103a, and the effect second hold display device 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers and symbols (including effect symbols, reserved symbols, etc.) And image data such as a background image are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display device 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a variable display and a stop display in accordance with the variable display and the stop display of the effect symbol 8, and turns on/off the two LEDs or combines the colors to produce the effect pattern 8. The display result (the result of the determination of whether or not the special symbol is valid) is displayed in a stopped manner. Moreover, the effect 1st special figure reservation indicator 103a and the effect 2nd reservation indicator 103b consist of two LEDs similarly. And the production 1st special figure reservation indicator 103a, with 2nd LED lighting/extinguishment, or the combination of color, with the number of reservations which are indicated in the 1st production reservation display area 9c and the 1st special figure reservation indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of pieces to be reserved. Similarly, the production second special figure reservation indicator 103b, the number of reservations displayed on the second special effect reservation display area 9d and the second special figure reservation indicator 43b by turning on/off two LEDs or a combination of colors. The display is controlled in the display mode showing the same number of holdings as. This displays the character symbol on almost the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operates the movable decorative member 14 to cause the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) on the display screen 7a to be displayed on the entire image. By covering or the like, a part or all of various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect design 8, the first effect hold 9a, the second effect hold 9b, etc., may become invisible, so this Such holding indicators 103a and 103b are provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a voice, a song, a sound effect, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the CPU of the image control board 100 to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

Further, the production control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting/extinguishment, light emission color, etc.) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. (Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

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

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

Next, the control relating to the win/fail judgment in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “big hit” and “out” as the result of the special symbol hit determination. At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion 41, and at the time of "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion 41. When it is determined to be a big hit, a "special game" of opening the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35 is executed in an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. The special game executed as a big hit is also called "big hit game".

There are multiple types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of big hits include “7R (round) first big hit”, “7R second big hit”, “7R third big hit”, “7R fourth big hit”, “7R fifth big hit”, "7R 6th big hit", "7R 7th big hit", "7R 8th big hit", "7R 9th big hit", "7R 10th big hit", "15R 11th big hit" and "15R 12th big hit" There are 12 types. "7R first big hit to 7R tenth big hit" is a big hit in which the number of times (round number) of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is 7 times, "15R 11th big hit" “Big hit” and “15R 12th big hit” are big hits in which the number of times (the number of rounds) the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) is opened is 15 times.

In each round of the big hit game relating to these big hits, one of the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 is in an open state (a state in which a ball can be entered, a state in which a game ball can be received) and the other is closed. It will be in a state (ball entry impossible state, game ball unacceptable state). That is, the two special winning openings 30 and 35 are not opened at the same time, and either one is opened. Specifically, in the first round, the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is closed and the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened, and in the second round, the first big winning opening 30 (lower big prize hole) is opened and second big prize mouth 35 (upper prize hole) is closed, and in the third round, the first big prize hole 30 (lower big prize hole) is the same as in the first round. The second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened and the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is opened and the second big winning opening is opened in the same manner as the second round in the fourth round. 35 (Kamidai prize hole) is closed. After that, each time the round progresses to the fifth and sixth rounds, the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is closed and the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened, and the first big The opening of the winning opening 30 (lower winning opening) and the closing of the second winning opening 35 (upper winning opening) occur alternately. That is, in the jackpot game of the present embodiment, the second big winning opening 35 (upper winning opening) is opened in an odd number round, and the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is opened in an even round. The first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) and the second big winning opening 35 (upper winning opening) alternate with the opening of the second big winning opening 35 (upper winning opening) first. Open.

Here, the big winning opening opening pattern during the big hit game will be described. In this embodiment, the opening patterns of the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35 are the same. That is, in the odd round during the big hit game, the second special winning opening 35 is opened until 25000 ms (25 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the round, and is closed after 25000 ms (25 seconds) has elapsed to end the round. In other words, the second special winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern in which the opening time is 25000 ms and the opening frequency is once. It is possible to easily enter a game ball into the second big winning opening 30 opened in this opening pattern by right-handing. On the other hand, in the even-numbered round during the big hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened until 25000 ms (25 seconds) has passed from the start of the round, and then closed after 25000 ms (25 seconds) has passed, to end the round. .. That is, the first special winning opening 30 is opened in an opening pattern in which the opening time is 25000 ms and the number of times of opening is one. It is possible to easily enter the game ball into the first big winning opening 30 opened in this opening pattern by right-handing.

In addition, in the fifth round during the big hit game, the second special winning opening 35 is opened, but in addition to this, the number of game balls entering the second special winning opening 35 becomes a predetermined number. It is assumed that the movable piece 150 is operated. That is, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 35, the entered game ball is detected by the second special winning opening sensor 35a, and the number of the detected game balls (that is, the second special winning opening). The number of balls entering 35) is counted by the number-of-balls counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main controller 80. When the count value of the number-of-entered-balls counting means reaches a predetermined value, the movable piece 150 operates upon this. That is, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is defined by the predetermined value.

The predetermined value (count value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is set within the range of the number of game balls (regulated number) allowed to enter the second special winning opening 35 during one round. In the present embodiment, the two predetermined values are roughly classified into the "first predetermined value (first count value)" and the "second predetermined value (second count value)" that is a value larger than the first predetermined value. Is provided. Specifically, the first predetermined value (first count value) is set to "1", and the second predetermined value (second count value) is set to any of "2" to "9".

Further, the predetermined value (count value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is set according to the big hit type, and the "big hit type" and the "first predetermined value and second predetermined value" shown in FIG. The correspondence with "value" is stored in advance in the ROM of the main control unit 80 (value storage means). In this embodiment, the first predetermined value is set for all jackpot types, and the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type among all jackpot types. Specifically, the first predetermined value is set for all of 7R first big hit to 7R tenth big hit, 15R eleventh big hit, and 15R twelfth big hit (12 types). On the other hand, the second predetermined value is set for the 7R first jackpot to the 7R eighth jackpot and the 15R 11th jackpot (9 types), and the 7R 9th jackpot, the 7R 10th jackpot and the 15R 12th jackpot. No settings are made for (3 types). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the movable piece 150 operates at least once in the fifth round of the big hit game, and can operate up to twice.

Of the 7R first jackpot to the 7R eighth jackpot and the 15R 11th jackpot (9 types), 8 types of the 7R 1st jackpot to the 7R 8th jackpot are selected from “2” to “9”. Any one of the eight types is set to be different for each jackpot. Specifically, "2" for the 7R first jackpot, "3" for the 7R second jackpot, "4" for the 7R third jackpot, and "4" for the 7R fourth jackpot. "5", "6" for 7R fifth jackpot, "7" for 7R sixth jackpot, "8" for 7R seventh jackpot, "9" for 7R eighth jackpot Are set respectively. Also, “2” is set for the 15R 11th jackpot (see FIG. 47). The setting of a predetermined value (count value) that triggers the operation of these movable pieces 150 is performed based on the type of the big hit when the big hit occurs (start of the big hit game). That is, as shown in FIG. 47, the "first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of incoming balls that defines the operation timing of the first time" and "the operation timing of the second time" that are predetermined according to the type of big hit are set. The second predetermined value (c2) corresponding to the defined number of balls entered is set when the corresponding big hit occurs (start of the big hit game). Note that the setting mode of the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value shown in FIG. 47 is merely an example, and various modes other than this can be adopted.

Further, as the operation mode (operation pattern) when the movable piece 150 operates, in the present embodiment, two types of modes in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is relatively different are provided in advance. That is, there are two modes, a mode in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is low (first operation mode) and a mode in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is high (second operation mode). Therefore, when the movable piece 150 operates, it operates in any mode. The mode in which the movable piece 150 is operated is determined by the above-described predetermined value that triggered the operation when the movable piece 150 operates, that is, the count value by the number-of-balls counting means (the second special winning opening sensor 35a). It is determined by the number of detected game balls, that is, the number of balls entered into the second special winning opening 35). Specifically, when the count value (the number of balls entered into the second special winning opening 35) reaches the first predetermined value (“1” in this example) and the movable piece 150 operates, the movable piece 150 has a specific area. It operates in a mode (first operation mode) in which the possibility of passing a game ball to 39 is low, and the count value (the number of balls entered into the second special winning opening 35) is a second predetermined value (in this example, "2"- When the movable piece 150 operates in any one of “9”), the movable piece 150 operates in a mode (second operation mode) in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is high. When the movable piece 150 operates in the first operation mode, it is extremely unlikely that the game ball passes through the specific area 39, and it becomes difficult (substantially impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. . On the other hand, when the movable piece 150 operates in the second operation mode, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39, and the game ball can easily pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type, and is not set for other jackpot types. Therefore, the nine types of big hits corresponding to the particular big hit type for which the second predetermined value is set, that is, the 7R first big hit to the 7R eighth big hit and the 15R eleven big hit, pass the game ball to the specific area 39. It is a big hit (also called a “V passing big hit”) in which the movable piece 150 is operated in a highly probable manner. On the other hand, in the case of big hits in which the second predetermined value is not set, that is, 7R ninth big hits, 7R tenth big hits, and 15R twelfth big hits, the big pieces that move the movable piece 150 in a manner in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area 39 is low. (It is also called "V non-passing big hit" or "V non-passing big hit"). In other words, the “V passing big hit” is a big hit on the premise that a high probability state described later is generated (a privilege is given), and the “V non-passing big hit” causes a high probability state described later. It is a big hit on the premise that it is not allowed (no privilege is given). The big hit game (special game) related to the V non-passing big hit is also called "first special game", and the big hit game (special game) related to the V passing big hit (special game) is also called "second special game". ..

Here, the relationship between the operation of the movable piece 150 and the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is as follows. As shown in FIG. 48, when the count value by the above-mentioned incoming ball number counting means reaches the first predetermined value (“1” in this example), the movable piece 150 is brought into an operating state for 80 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on). . That is, when the first ball entering the second special winning opening 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is opened (V open) for 80 ms (0.08 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated in an operation pattern of an operation time (opening time) of 80 ms and one operation number (opening number). In this case, since the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed for an extremely short time (instantaneous) of 80 ms, the game ball (the first (first) ball entering the second big winning opening 35) that triggered the operation is entered. By the time the corresponding game ball) passes through the second special winning opening sensor 35a and reaches the disposition site of the movable piece 150, the operation of the movable piece 150 is completed (in the non-operating state). The possibility is extremely high (see FIG. 46(a)). Therefore, the possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 is extremely low.

On the other hand, when the count value by the above-mentioned incoming ball number counting means reaches the second predetermined value (any one of "2" to "9" in this example), the movable piece 150 is operated for 3000 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on). (FIG. 48). That is, when any of the second to ninth balls entering the second special winning opening 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is in the open state (V open) for 3000 ms (3 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated in the operation pattern of the operation time (opening time) 3000 ms and the number of operations (opening times) once. In this case, since the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed in a relatively long time of 3000 ms, the game ball (any one of the second to the ninth winning hole 35 to the second special winning opening 35) that triggered the operation is performed. By the time the game ball corresponding to a ball has passed through the second special winning opening sensor 35a and reaches the site where the movable piece 150 is disposed, the operation of the movable piece 150 is not yet completed (in the operating state). Is very likely (see FIG. 46(b)). Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 becomes extremely high.

In this way, the movable piece 150 has a short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for an extremely short time (80 ms) when the count value by the incoming ball number counting means reaches the first predetermined value. Operates and operates in a long open operation pattern (second operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for a longer time (3000 ms) than the short open operation pattern when the count value by the incoming ball number counting means reaches the second predetermined value. It is supposed to do. In the "V non-passing big hit", the movable piece 150 operates in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in the fifth round, but thereafter operates in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode). However, in the “V passing big hit”, the movable piece 150 can operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) after operating in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in the fifth round. Has become. For this reason, the "V non-passing jackpot" is extremely unlikely that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the round even if the game ball enters the second special winning opening 35 in the fifth round. Therefore, the big hit with a low possibility that the game state after the big hit game will be the high probability state described later, in other words, the big hit with a high possibility of becoming the normal state (low probability state) described later. On the other hand, in the "V passing big hit", if two or more game balls enter the second special winning opening 35 in the fifth round, there is a high possibility that the game balls will pass through the specific area 39 during the round. Therefore, the game state after the big hit game is a big hit with a high possibility of becoming a high probability state described later. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the fifth round of the big hit game, it is determined whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the high-probability state based on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. It is a round. Such a V round is also called a "privilege determination game" or a "specific round game".

The special winning opening opening pattern is not limited to this embodiment, and the opening pattern may be different between the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35. Further, in the present embodiment, the special winning opening pattern is the same except that the number of rounds differs depending on the type of big hit (7R or 15R). Good. Furthermore, the operation pattern (first operation mode, second operation mode) of the movable piece 150 is not limited to that in this embodiment.

The distribution probability of each jackpot in the hit determination of the first special symbol (Tokuzu 1) is 7% for the 7R 1st to 8th jackpots, 22% for the 7R 9th jackpot, and 22% for the 7R 10th jackpot. If you divide it into a big jackpot for passing V and a big jackpot for not passing V, 56% (7% x 8 = 56%) for big jackpot to pass V and 44% (22% x 2 = 44% for big jackpot to pass V) %) (see FIGS. 6 and 8). On the other hand, the distribution probability of each big hit in the hit determination of the second special symbol (special drawing 2), the 15R 11th big hit is 80%, the 15R 12th big hit is 20%, the V passing big hit When divided into the V non-passing big jackpot, the V passing big jackpot is 80%, and the V non-passing big jackpot is 20% (see FIGS. 6 and 8). That is, in the case of a big hit by the hit determination of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting opening 21 which is easy to enter by the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, Compared with the case where the first special symbol based on the entry into the first starting opening 20 determines whether or not the first special symbol is a big hit, the possibility of a V-passing big hit is high. In addition, when it is a big hit by the hit determination of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, it does not appear in the hit determination of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting port 20. The 15R jackpot will appear. In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, rather than a big hit in the hit determination (first special symbol hit determination) performed by the game ball entering the first starting opening 20, a game ball in the second starting opening 21. It is set so that a big hit in the hit determination (second special symbol hit determination) performed by entering the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player expects the ball to enter the second starting opening 21 and plays the game. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of a big hit or a miss is made based on a random number for special symbol win/fail determination (also referred to as "win/win determination information"), and the type of a big hit when a big hit is made Is performed based on a big hit type determining random number (also referred to as "symbol determining random number" or "symbol determining information"). As shown in FIG. 7(A), the random number for special symbol validity determination takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for jackpot type determination takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". Further, the random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 is a variation pattern random number in addition to the random number for determining the special symbol validity and the random number for determining the jackpot type ( There is also “variation pattern information”).

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". In addition, the random numbers obtained based on the passage through the gate 28 include a random number for normal symbol success/failure determination shown in FIG. 7(B). The random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is a random number for determining whether to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 21 (ordinary symbol lottery). Ordinary symbol random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has a plurality of gaming states depending on the combination of the probability varying function for the special symbol and the ordinary symbol, the variation time shortening function, and the opening extension function in the operating state or the non-operating state. Have About the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) the state in which the probability variation function is operating is called "high probability state", and the state not operating is called "normal state" or "low probability state". In the high-probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol hit/miss determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state is used to determine whether or not to win, and in the high-probability state, the high-probability state in which the value of the random number for special symbol determination to be a jackpot is greater than in the normal state. The jackpot determination table is used to determine whether or not there is a hit (see FIG. 8A). In other words, when the probability change function of the special symbol operates, the result of the variable display of the special symbol is a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a big hit symbol), as compared with when it is not operating, the probability is high.

In addition, the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is called a "time saving state" when the variable time reduction function is operating, and a non-operating state is called "non-time saving state". In the time saving state, the average of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the confirmation display) is shorter than the average of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined by using the variation pattern table that is determined such that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more frequently than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). . As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digesting the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective ball entry into the starting opening (ball entry that can be stored as the special figure reservation) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may operate at the same time, or only one of them may operate. And the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function of the special symbol. That is, the probability varying function and the variation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol and do not operate in the non-time saving state. For this reason, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol hit/miss determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hitting determination table used in the non-time saving state, and the normal symbol hit determination table is used. Ordinary symbol determination) is performed (see FIG. 8C). That is, when the probability variation function for the normal symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol) is higher than when it is not activated.

In the time saving state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 is activated, and the opening number of the second starting opening 21 in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol hit/miss judgment is a hit in the non-time saving state, the opening/closing member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state. In the case where the result of the normal symbol winning/judging result is a hit, the opening/closing member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is to perform the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

Probability variation function and variation time shortening function for ordinary symbols, and under the situation that the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, as compared with the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the second starting opening 21 is frequently opened, and the game balls enter the second starting opening 21 more frequently (also referred to as "high frequency state"). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state" or "electric power support state", and a state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state (high frequency state), it is possible to aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls on hand.

In the high base state, all the functions described above do not have to be activated. That is, the probability change function and the change time shortening function of the ordinary symbol, and the operation of at least one of the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 makes it possible to compare the time when the function is not operating. It suffices that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the special symbol time saving state. The function of generating such a high base state can also be referred to as a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the special game when any of the 7R first big hit to the 7R eighth big hit and the 15R eleven big hit is the game state during the special game. Since there is a very high possibility that the sphere will pass through the specific area 39, a high probability state of the special symbol is created based on the passage of the game sphere to the specific area 39, and a special symbol is a time saving state and a high base state ( (See FIG. 6). This gaming state is also called a "high-accuracy high-base state". The high-probability-high base state ends when a variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times or a big hit is executed and a big hit game is executed. This high-probability-high base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state, and is a so-called "probability variation game state" for the player. If the game ball is not passed to the specific area 39, the special symbol is in the normal state and the special symbol is in the time saving state and the high base state (low accurate high base state).

In addition, the gaming state after the special game when the 7R ninth big hit and the 15R 12th big hit are extremely unlikely that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game, Along with the normal state of the special symbol, the special symbol becomes a time saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also called a "low accurate high base state" or "time saving gaming state". The low-probability-high base state ends when a variable display of special symbols is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or a big hit is executed and a big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is infinitely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39, the "high-accuracy high-base state" is set.

In addition, the gaming state after the special game when the 7R 10th big hit is extremely unlikely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the special game, so that the special symbol becomes the normal state, It becomes the non-time saving state and the low base state of the special symbol (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as a "low accurate low base state". Although the possibility is infinitely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39, the special symbol has a high probability state and the special symbol has a non-time saving state and a low base state. This gaming state is also called a "high-accuracy low base state".

In addition, whether the probability variation function is operating after the special game (big hit game) ends when the gaming state becomes the "high accurate high base state" and when it becomes the "low accurate high base state" It is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether the game state after the special game is the high probability state or the normal state (low probability state). As described above, a state in which it is difficult to recognize whether the state is the high-probability state or the normal state (low-probability state) is referred to as a "probability non-notification state". In the “probability non-notification state”, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not it is in the high probability state through the appearance (appearance) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the effect produced according to the progress of the game (substantially Possible). The "probability non-notification state" can be generated until the variable display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) which is the ending condition of the "low certainty high base state".

In a high base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by allowing the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by right-handing. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28 which is the trigger of the normal symbol hit/absence determination, a right strike is performed in order to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 21. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (an opportunity to determine whether or not the special symbol is valid), as compared with the case where the player strikes left. In this state, the firing direction display 47 is controlled in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be shot aiming at the right game area 3B (right hit instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low-probability low base state), it is advantageous to advance the game by allowing the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by left-handing. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left hit is performed in order to enter the game ball into the first starting opening 20. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (an opportunity to judge whether or not the special symbol is valid), as compared with the case of performing a right hit. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lighting-controlled (display control) in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be shot aiming at the left game area 3A (left hit instruction notification).

Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LED in accordance with the game state. For example, in the low base state, as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y□z□" (for example, □: extinguished, ■: lit), it is possible to inform that the left game area should be launched. it can. Further, in the high base state, it is possible to inform that the right game area should be shot as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, for example, "y z z" (for example, □: extinguished, ■: lit). it can.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, when the low-probability low base state in which the big hit game is not performed is a reference, this low-probability low base state is the "normal game state" or the "normal state". Can be grasped as, and the game in which the special symbol is variably displayed in the state can be grasped as a "normal game". In addition, the big hit game is a game that can be executed by displaying the special symbols in a variable display and the big hit symbols are stopped and displayed. For the player, a big winning opening (first big winning opening 30, second big winning opening) Since it is an advantageous game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained by entering the game balls into 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the big hit game is performed is It can be regarded as a "special game state".

The low-probability low base state (normal game state) is also called the "first gaming state", and the high-probability high-base state (probability variation game state) is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability low base state. Also, the low accurate high base state (time saving game state), the high accurate low base state is also referred to as the "second game state".

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

Next to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 is updated by adding 1. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0", or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S103) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S104). The interrupt process (S105) can be executed while the interrupt is enabled. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 at a cycle of 4 ms, for example. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) ends, until the next interrupt process (S105) is started, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, the output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), the command (control signal) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, or the like. To do. The commands and the like to be output include a game state, a result of the special symbol hit determination, a symbol as a jackpot type (a jackpot symbol), information about a variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. In this case, the upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first starting opening sensor 20a, second starting opening sensor 21a, first big winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The detection signals detected by 30a, the second special winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update process of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. It is performed both during the period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started.

Normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S203), then start port sensor detection process (S204), general pattern operation process (S205), special figure operation process (S206), specific area sensor detection process (S207) , Non-specific area sensor detection processing (S208), start ball entry processing (S209), and power-off monitoring processing (S210). After that, other processing (S211) not deeply related to the present invention is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10). When the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 ms). ), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game sensor is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). .. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), proceed to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of ordinary symbol holding balls (the number of holdings of general symbols Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter that counts the number of reservations for universal graphics provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

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

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure Is the number of 2 reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main controller 80) less than 4 (upper limit number)? It is determined whether or not (S306). If the special map 2 number of reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the special map 2 number of reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special map 2 is reserved 1 is added to the number of balls (S307).

Subsequently, special figure 2 relation random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 relation random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol validity determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the big hit type determination random number The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the value of the random number shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and these acquisition random number values (acquisition) Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved special figure 2 balls in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

Subsequently, in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first starting opening 20, that is, whether or not the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a (S309). ). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure Is the number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main controller 80) less than 4 (upper limit number)? It is determined whether or not (S310). If the special map 1 number of reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process ends, but if the special map 1 number of reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special map 1 is reserved "1" is added to the number of balls (S311).

Subsequently, a special figure 1-related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 relational random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 relational random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol winning/discarding determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determining random number counter (Label-TRND-AS) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (Label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random numbers shown in FIG. 7A). Numerical values are obtained) and the obtained random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of special spheres 1 reserved sphere in the first special figure reservation storage unit.

[Public motion processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal figure operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the starting opening sensor detection process (S204). In the universal figure operation process (S205), the process relating to the ordinary symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and the "universal figure action status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. When the "universal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "universal figure operation status" is "2" (S401 NO in S, YES in S403), the normal symbol changing process (S404) is performed, and if the "general pattern operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), the normal symbol is confirmed If the "universal figure operation status" is "4" (S401, S403, S405 are all NO), the normal electric auditors product processing (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal pattern waiting process]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol waiting process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). This process ends. On the other hand, if it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol winning/defining determination process described later is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol hit/miss determination process (S502), a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8D, if the gaming state is a time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time of 1 second is selected, and the normal symbol fluctuation pattern is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern of the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. In addition, following the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process ends. In the normal symbol fluctuation start processing, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol variation start processing, in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the variation start of the normal symbol, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

[Normal symbol judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol appropriateness determination processing (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol appropriateness determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the universal symbol reservation storage unit is read (S601). Then, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether the game state is a time saving state) (S602). In S602, the time saving flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state (the hit determination value is among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8C). It is determined whether or not there is a hit by a high probability universal figure hit determination based on "0" to "239") (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for normal symbol validity determination matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, in S602, if the time saving flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for non-time saving state (of the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 8C ( It is determined whether or not there is a hit by low probability universal figure hit determination based on hit determination values of "0" and "1") (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the general/universal figure hit determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per a normal figure) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), stop display is displayed. The normal pattern (outside the normal pattern) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that the hit (general figure hit) (YES in S605), the hit ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed (general figure hit symbol) is determined (S607), and the universal figure hit flag is turned on (S608 ), processing is completed.

[Normal pattern random number shift processing]
Normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503) is followed by normal symbol random number shift process (S504). As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift processing (S504), first, the normal symbol holding sphere number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each universal figure reservation in the universal figure reservation storage unit is shifted one from the current position to the side to be read (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order pending storage in the universal figure pending storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the universal figure pending storage is cleared to 0 (S703). ), processing is completed. In this way, the universal figure hold is digested in the hold order.

[Ordinary symbol fluctuation processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the change time of the normal symbol has passed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), the process ends. On the other hand, if the time has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the universal figure operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, the variable display of the normal symbol, after performing other processing such as stopping at the display result (hit ordinary symbol or out-of-normal symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for normal symbol determination (S804), this process To finish.

[Normal symbol determination process]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the universal figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the universal figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the universal figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern during the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set to the second starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (the second starting port 21) (S906). The opening pattern in the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once, as described above. Therefore, "1" is set to the second starting opening counter. Then, following the setting of the release pattern (S903, S906), the normal figure operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this processing ends.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the universal figure end flag is ON (S1001). The universal figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting opening 21 is ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag for universal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process is finished For example, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, the second starting port 21 is opened and predetermined). (S1005), and if not reached (NO at S1005), the process is ended, and if reached (YES at S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". Yes (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is ended as it is to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the universal figure ending process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the universal image ending flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second opening opening counter becomes "0" when the opening of the second opening 21 (opening operation of the opening/closing member 23) is performed three times in the time saving state, and in the non-time saving state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the universal figure end flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has ended, so The end flag is turned off (S1011), the universal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the universal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is terminated. As a result, in the next interruption process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (S205) (see FIGS. 11 and 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure operation processing (S206) after the normal figure operation processing (S205). In the special figure operation processing (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the processing relating to the special symbol display 41 and the special winning apparatus (first big winning apparatus 31 and second big winning apparatus 36) is divided into four stages, and “Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4” is assigned to each stage. When the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101 NO in S, YES in S1103), during special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104), if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed If the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO in S1101, S1103, and S1105), special electric auditors product processing (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol waiting process]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol waiting process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls of the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of holding balls of special figure 2) is "0" (S1201). .. Toku-zu 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the second starting opening 21 is not stored, the first starting is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1206). If the special map 1 number of reserved balls is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting opening 20 is not stored, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the process of setting the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the customer waiting demo screen is being executed) (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is terminated, Otherwise (NO in S1211), standby screen setting processing is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the special map 2 number of reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memories of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the second starting opening 21. Then, a special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202), a special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), a special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and a special figure 2 variation start process (S1205), which will be described later, are performed in this order. Further, when the special map 2 number of reserved balls is "0" but the special figure 1 number of reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the ball entering the first starting opening 20, the special figure 1 success/failure determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation described later. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 variation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. In this way, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the first special symbol suspension (variable display of the first special symbol). Then, in the present embodiment, the win/fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the win/fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8(B)). See).

[Special figure 2 Pass/Fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 validity determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure pending storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first special figure pending is handled. The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol validity determination (of the oldest storage) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in the high probability state (S1302). If it is not the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is the normal state, the big hit determination table for the normal state (the big hit determination value is “3” and “5” in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A)). 397”), and whether or not it is true is judged (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the success/failure determination is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “397”, “449”. , "503".

When it is determined that the result of the hit determination (S1303, S1304) is “big hit” (YES in S1305), the value of the big hit type determining random number counter (label-TRND-AS) is read out, and FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown in (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1309), and the process is executed. Finish. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not “big hit” (“out”) (NO in S1305), the out symbol is determined (S1306), and the process ends. Here, in determining the jackpot type, in the case of the hit determination relating to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and the hit determination relating to the second special symbol In this case, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol. It should be noted that the special symbol hit determination and the jackpot type determination determination may be referred to as "judgment", respectively, and may also be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot pattern is obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. In addition, it can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the winning/non-judgment determination (S1303, S1304) related to the second special symbol functions as the "second determination means".

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) subsequent to the special figure 2 hit/miss determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether the game state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). If it is determined in S1401 that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the big hit flag is ON (YES in S1402), the non-time saving state big hit table (the portion of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and big hit) is referred to, A fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, in S1402, when it is determined that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is then determined whether the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). The number of reservations here is the number of memories including the information for which the variation pattern is determined by this processing, so the number of reservations storage is any value of "1 to 4". Then, in S1405, when it is determined that the number of holdings is either “1” or “2” (YES in S1405), the first holding number deviation table (non-time saving state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) Also, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the part that is out of alignment and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holdings is neither "1" nor "2", that is, either "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second holding number deviation table (The portion corresponding to the non-time saving state, the out-of-range and the number of reserved balls “3, 4” in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to and the variation is performed based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select a pattern (S1407). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a comparatively long fluctuation time than the second reserved number deviation table. Further, the shortest fluctuating time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the second holding number deviation table (4000 ms).

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), then it is determined whether the number of holdings is “1” (S1410). The number of reservations here is also the same as that described above, and the number of reservations is set to any one of "1" to "4". If it is determined in S1410 that the number of holdings is "1" (YES in S1410), the third holding number deviation table (in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. By referring to (corresponding part), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. In S1410, if it is determined that the number of holdings is not “1”, that is, the number of holdings is any of “2 to 4” (NO in S1410), the fourth holding number deviation table (FIG. 9). Of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 4), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation is higher than the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation, and the possibility that the short fluctuation pattern is selected is high. There is. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure reservation (promptly advance the game during the time saving) by allowing more variation patterns having a short changing time to be selected in the time saving state.

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

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

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

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 21, in the case where the special figure 2 holding sphere number is "0" and the special figure 1 holding sphere number is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), The special figure 1 right/wrong determination processing (S1207), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and the special figure 1 variation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Pass/Fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit/miss determination processing (S1207), processing (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit/miss determination processing (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this processing is processing relating to special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation first). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is present is read and processed. In addition, it can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the winning/non-judgment determination (S1603, S1604) related to the first special symbol functions as a "first determination unit".

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

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved sphere count is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set to the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, (when the upper limit number is stored), the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends.

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the variation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" ( S1905). If it is determined in S1905 that the probability variation counter is "0", the probability variation flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903) and when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not “0” (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the time saving of counting the variable display number of special symbols executed during the time saving state The value of the counter is decremented by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES at S1909), the time saving flag is turned off (S1910), Proceed to the processing of S1911. When it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and the value of the time saving counter is not “0” (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, the variable display of the special symbol is subjected to other processing such as stopping at a result according to the determination result of the special symbol right/wrong determination random number and the big hit type determining random number (S1912), and this processing is ended.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is determined whether or not the type of the big hit this time is 15R big hit (15R 11th big hit or 15R 12th big hit) (S2002). As a result, when it is determined that the type of big hit this time is 15R big hit (YES in S2002), "15" is set to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the big hit game (S2003), Move to S2006 processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of the big hit this time is not the 15R big hit (NO in S2002), the big hit type is the 7R big hit (any one of the 7R first big hit to the 7R tenth big hit). 7” is set (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2006.

In S2006, lighting pattern data that determines the display mode (lighting mode) of the round indicator 45 is set (S2006), and the process proceeds to S2007. Specifically, the lighting pattern data of the two LEDs (7R lamp, 15R lamp) forming the round indicator 45 according to the determination result of S2002 described above, that is, the type (round number) of the big hit this time. Is set (S2006). When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED (round lamp) of the round indicator 45 lights according to the lighting pattern data.

In S2007, lighting pattern data that determines the display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 is set (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2008. Here, the hit indicator 48, as described above, when the big hit occurs (when the big hit symbol is displayed), the special symbol hit determination that triggered the big hit is the first special symbol hit determination and the first special symbol hit determination. It is to indicate which of the two special symbol hit determination. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with two types of "7R jackpot" (7R 1st-10th jackpot) and "15R jackpot" (15R 11-12th jackpot), and "7R jackpot". "Is a big hit type when it becomes a big hit in the first special symbol hit determination, "15R big hit" is a big hit type when it becomes a big hit in the second special symbol hit determination (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the lighting pattern data of the three LEDs forming the hit indicator 48 is set based on the determination result of S2002 described above (S2007). That is, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of the big hit this time is the 15R big hit (YES in S2002), the big hit this time is based on the second special symbol hit determination (also referred to as "special figure 2 big hit"). Therefore, as lighting pattern data corresponding to this, data for lighting the LEDs of "b1" and "b3" among the three LEDs of "b1 to b3" shown in FIG. 4 is set. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that the type of the big hit this time is not the 15R big hit (NO in S2002), the type of the big hit this time is the 7R big hit, and the big hit is the result of the first special symbol hit/miss judgment ( It is also referred to as "one big hit".) Therefore, as lighting pattern data corresponding to this, data for lighting the LEDs "b1" and "b2" of the three LEDs "b1 to b3" shown in FIG. set. When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED of the hit indicator 48 lights according to the lighting pattern data.

In the present embodiment, 7R big hit is set as special figure 1 big hit, and 15R big hit is set as special figure 2 big hit, and 15R big hit is not derived as the result of the first special symbol hit/miss, 7R big hit is not derived as a result of the special symbol hit determination (see FIG. 6). Therefore, when the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 is set in S2007, the lighting pattern data is set based on the determination result of S2002 (the type of big hit that has occurred). On the other hand, for example, when the type of big hit common to the special figure 1 big hit and the special figure 2 big hit is set, only the type of the big hit that has occurred is the type of the special symbol hit/absence determination that triggered the big hit ( Since it is not possible to determine the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination), it is not possible to determine the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 based on the type of big hit that has occurred. Therefore, in such a case, for example, the jackpot flag set in S1309 and S1609 described above corresponds to the one corresponding to the special figure 1 big hit (for example, "special figure 1 big hit flag") and the special figure 2 big hit. It may be provided separately from the one (for example, “special map 2 big hit flag”). By doing this, by determining the type of the big hit flag that is turned on (special figure 1 big hit flag or special figure 2 big hit flag), when the big hit occurs, the special symbol hit determination that triggered the big hit. It is possible to determine the type, and thereby it is possible to appropriately determine the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48.

Next, in S2008, a special winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of big hit (type of big hit) is set (S2008), and the process proceeds to S2009. Here, as described above, the opening pattern of the special winning opening is determined according to the type of the big hit (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if it is any of 7R 1st big hit to 7R 10th big hit, set an open pattern for 7R big hit corresponding to each big hit, if it is 15R 11th big hit or 15R 12th big hit, Set the open pattern for 15R jackpot corresponding to each jackpot. Then, the corresponding big hit opening pattern is executed in each big hit game.

In S2009, the movable piece operation timing according to the type of big hit is set, and the process proceeds to S2010. Here, as described above, the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round (fifth round in this embodiment) is the entry of the game ball into the second special winning opening 35 (also referred to as "V attacker"). It is performed based on the number of balls, and the number of incoming balls that triggers the operation is determined according to the type of big hit (see FIG. 47). Specifically, a "first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of incoming balls that defines the first operation timing" and "an incoming ball that defines the second operation timing" that are predetermined according to the type of jackpot. Second predetermined value (c2) corresponding to the number" is set (predetermined value setting means). Based on the value set in S2009 and the count value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the number of entering balls counting means in the V round (fifth round), the operation control of the movable piece 150 is performed. Become. The second predetermined value (c2) is not set when the type of big hit is "V non-passing big hit", but is set only when "V passing big hit". Moreover, regarding the second predetermined value (c2), the 7R first big hit to the 7R tenth big hit are different from each other depending on the big hit type. For this reason, for the 7R first big hit to the 7R tenth big hit, the number of balls (second predetermined value) entering the V attacker that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 for the second time varies (changes) depending on the type of big hit. You will get it.

In S2010, a big hit opening command is set to start a big hit game (S2010). The opening command is determined according to the type of big hit, and is provided for each big hit such as the 7R first big hit opening command and the 7R second big hit opening command. Then, according to the set opening command, the corresponding opening period is executed thereafter. The main control unit 80 transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control unit 90 which receives the opening command corresponds to the opening period. A predetermined game effect is performed. In S2011, the opening period of the big hit game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). When it is determined that the big hit flag is not ON in S2001 (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process is ended.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric auditors product processing (S1108), first, it is determined whether the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probability variation flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether the time saving flag is on (S2103). If it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If NO is determined in S2101, the process proceeds to S2103 without turning OFF the probability variation flag, and if NO is determined in S2103, the process proceeds to S2105 without turning OFF the time saving flag. In other words, during execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the non-time saving state is always in the low base state, and therefore the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processing of the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) has ended (the big hit game has ended) in the big hit game. When it is determined that the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is then determined whether it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the special winning opening opening pattern set for each type of big hit described above. For example, before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not the opening period has ended and the first opening process of the first round is executed. If the first round has already started, it is determined whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. The round is also simply called "R" or "round game".

When it is determined in S2106 that it is the round start time (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), the special winning opening opening process is performed (S2108), and the process is ended. As a result, the special winning opening is opened and a predetermined round is started. Note that in S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. .. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub control unit 90 by the output process of S201. In addition, in the special winning opening opening process of S2108, the special winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of the jackpot to be executed, and the opening pattern defined in the starting round is started.

When it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2111. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, the opening period before the start of one round, the round during execution, or the interval period after the end of the round can be mentioned. In S2111, it is determined whether or not the round is being executed, that is, whether or not the special winning opening opening operation based on the predetermined opening pattern started in S2108 is being executed (S2111). When it is determined in S2111 that the round is being executed (the special winning opening opening operation is being executed) (YES in S2111), it is then determined whether or not the running round is the V round (S2112). As described above, in the present embodiment, the fifth round of the big hit game is the V round, so here it is determined whether or not it is the fifth round. Then, if the round being executed is the V round (the fifth round) (YES in S2112), the V round process described later is performed (S2113), and it is not the V round (if it is a round other than the fifth round). , V round processing (S2113) is not performed, the process proceeds to S2114.

In S2114, it is determined whether or not the round end condition of the round being executed is satisfied (S2114). Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) that the round execution time (“25 seconds” in this embodiment) set for the running round has elapsed (or is set for the running round). (2) that the specified number (“9” in this embodiment) of game balls entered in the running round has been entered in the running round. The conditions are set. Then, when either one of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the previously satisfied condition. When it is determined in S2114 that the round ending condition is not satisfied (NO in S2114), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2114 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2114), the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116. In S2115, a round end command that can specify the round to be ended is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. .. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub control unit 90 by the output process of S201.

In S2116, the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 or the second special winning opening 35) is closed at the end of the round, and a process of setting a predetermined interval time (big winning opening closing processing) is performed (S2116). . Here, in the present embodiment, two types of time intervals, "2000 ms (2 seconds)" and "200 ms (0.2 seconds)", are provided as the interval time between rounds, and the interval time set at the end of the V round ( The interval time of the fifth and sixth rounds) is set to "2000 ms", and the interval time set at the end of the other rounds is set to "200 ms". At the end of the V round, the V round ends in order to secure time for determining whether the number of incoming balls and the number of outgoing balls in the V round are the same or not, from the viewpoints of the above-mentioned monitoring of the presence or absence of a ball clogging and the prevention of fraud. The subsequent interval time is set to "2000 ms", and the interval time between the other rounds is set to "200 ms". As a result, it is possible to quickly and smoothly proceed to alternate opening of the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35 in other rounds while monitoring the ball clogging in the V round and preventing fraud.

Next, in S2117, it is determined whether or not the interval time set in the previous special winning opening closing process (S2116) has elapsed (S2117). The process of S2117 is also a process that is performed subsequent to the case where it is determined in S2111 that the round is not being executed (NO in S2111). If it is determined in S2117 that the interval time has not elapsed (NO in S2117), the processing is finished as it is, and if it is determined that it has elapsed (YES in S2117), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2118), It is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2119). Then, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2119), the process is ended to start the next round. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is “0” (YES in S2119), as a jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game, the jackpot ending command is set and the jackpot ending period is started (S2120). , The jackpot end flag is turned on (S2121), and the process is ended. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the rounds in the jackpot to be executed are completed.

Here, in the jackpot ending process in S2120, a process of setting an ending command is performed, and the ending command to be set is a gaming state at the time of a jackpot from a plurality of ending commands, a jackpot type information, and a V flag. One of the ending commands is selected and set based on the ON/OFF state of the. The ending period to be executed (set) differs depending on the type of the ending command to be set. Here, the ending period is after the completion of all opening operations of the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35) in the big hit game, and the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) Is a period that is set before execution is possible, and is also referred to as an “end period”. During the ending period (end period), the special winning opening is closed. The effect executed in the "end period" is also referred to as "end effect (ending effect)". In addition, the opening period is a period that is set before the first opening operation of the special winning opening in the big hit game is started and after the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) cannot be executed. Also called. In addition, the effect executed in this "start period" is also referred to as "start effect".

In addition, in the V round (in the big hit game), information indicating a specific area passage result of whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area is also referred to as “specific area information”. This specific area information indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area in the V round (V flag: ON) and that the game ball has not passed the specific area in the V round (V flag: OFF). The ending period determining means (end period determining means) having the information shown and determining the ending period can determine the ending period based on the specific area information.

In S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game is over, it is determined whether the execution time of the ending effect of the jackpot has passed (S2122). If it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2123), and a game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is ended. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) will be executed again as the special symbol operation process (S206). It can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the special electric auditors product processing (S1108) functions as "special game execution means".

[V round processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the V round process (S2113), first, the number of game balls entered into the V attacker (the second special winning opening 35) during the V round, that is, the above-described number of entered balls counting means. It is determined whether the count value is the first predetermined value (c1) (S2701). As described above, in the V round, the movable piece 150 is operated based on the number of game balls entered into the V attacker during the V round, and the number of entered balls that triggers the operation is determined. "1 predetermined value (first count value)" and "second predetermined value (second count value)" are set in S2009. In S2701, is the count value by the incoming ball counting means in this V round the "first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the incoming ball number that defines the first operation timing" set in S2009? It is determined whether or not. In the present embodiment, the first predetermined value (c1) is set to "1" regardless of the big hit type. Therefore, if the count value by the incoming ball counting means is "1", the process of S2702 is performed and "1" is set. If not, the process proceeds to S2703 without performing S2702.

In S2702, a specific area opening/closing process for opening/closing the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 is performed (S2702). Since the specific area opening/closing process here corresponds to the first operation of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being “1”, the operation of the movable piece 150 in this case is specific. The operation is performed in a short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in which the area 39 is opened for 80 ms (see FIG. 48).

In S2702, the specific region effective period is set as the movable piece 150 is operated. The specific area effective period is a period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be effective (privilege grant). Then, a period other than the valid period is a period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid (non-granting of a privilege). When a game ball is detected by the specific region sensor 39a during a period other than the specific region valid period (outside the specific region valid period), the detection is determined to be invalid and an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific region 39 is detected. It is determined that a type of “specific area abnormal passage” has occurred (error determining means). In the present embodiment, the period from the start of the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) after the end of the operation is set as the specific region effective period. The effective period is continued even after the operation of the movable piece 150 is continued. When the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and is detected by the specific area 39a immediately before the operation of the movable piece 150, the detection is detected. This is because it is treated as valid. Since the operation of the movable piece 150 in S2702 is based on the short opening operation pattern, the possibility that the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a by the operation becomes extremely low.

Next, in S2703, it is determined whether or not the V round (big hit game) being executed relates to the "V passing planned big hit" (S2703). In the case of the “V passing big hit”, after the first operation (short opening operation pattern) of the movable piece 150 during the V round, the second operation is performed by the subsequent entry of the game ball into the V attacker. It is executable. Therefore, in S2703, it is determined whether or not the V round being executed is related to the “V passing planned jackpot”, and it is determined that the V round is not the “V passing planned jackpot” (NO in S2703), that is, being executed. If the V round of No. 1 is related to the "V unscheduled big hit", the process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the V round being executed is related to the “V pass planned big hit” (YES in S2703), is the counted value by the incoming ball number counting means the second predetermined value (c2)? It is determined whether or not (S2704). Here, the count value (the number of balls entered into the V attacker) by the number of entered balls counting means in the V round is the second predetermined value corresponding to the number of entered balls that defines the second operation timing set in S2009. (C2)” is determined. In the present embodiment, the second predetermined value (c2) is set to any of "2" to "9" according to the big hit type of "V passing big hit" (see FIG. 47). The second predetermined value (c2) according to the type of jackpot, such as "2" if the V round is for the "7R first jackpot" and "6" if it is for the "7R fifth jackpot". Is determined (S2704).

In S2704, the count value by the means for counting the number of incoming balls (the number of incoming balls into the V attacker) becomes the second predetermined value (c2) according to the big hit type of the “V passing big hit” related to the V round being executed. If it is determined (YES in S2704), the process of S2705 is performed, and if it is determined that the second predetermined value (c2) is not reached (NO in S2704), the process is terminated without performing the process of S2705. .. In S2705, similar to S2702 described above, a specific area opening/closing process of opening/closing the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 is performed (S2705). However, the specific area opening/closing process of S2705 corresponds to the second operation of the movable piece 150 based on whether the number of balls entering the V attacker is any of “2” to “9”, and therefore in this case. The operation of the movable piece 150 is performed in a long open operation pattern (second operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for 3000 ms (3 seconds) (see FIG. 48). Also in S2705, the specific region effective period is set as the movable piece 150 is operated. As a result, when the specific area 39 is opened by the operation of the movable piece 150 in S2705 and the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the specific area effective period, the detection is determined to be effective. On the other hand, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area valid period, the detection is determined to be invalid and it is determined that a specific area abnormal passage (specific area error) has occurred (error determination). means).

Here, at a timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned on (that is, at the timing when the game area is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the effective period), the game state indicator 46 is displayed in a predetermined manner. As a mode, the fact that the game state after the big hit game is in a high probability state is notified. Specifically, the game status indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs "a1a2a3". In this embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is "a1□a2□a3□" (for example, □: extinguished, ■: lit). In addition, the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game, and at the timing when the V flag is turned on, the display mode of "a1■a2■a3■" is displayed. Then, when the big hit game ends and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode of "a1□a2□a3□" is displayed. Further, the lighting control timing of the game status indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, the display mode of "a1□a2□a3□" remains as it is even if the game ball passes through the specific area. The display mode of "a1■a2■a3■" may be set at the timing of transitioning to the high-probability state after the jackpot game, and "a1□a2□a3□" may be set at the timing of transitioning from the high-probability state to the low-probability state. ..

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S207) described later, the V flag is turned ON only when the V passage (the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the specific area effective period, and outside the specific area effective period (V When the V passage is detected during the invalid period), the V flag is not turned on. When the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is ON. That is, the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a high probability state (see a gaming state setting process (S2124) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the V passage due to the fraudulent act, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to the high probability state.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in a specific area sensor detection process (S207) described below. If it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned ON (S2202), "200" is set in the probability variation counter (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF ( S2204). Then, it is determined whether or not the finished big hit (this big hit) is the 7R fifth big hit (S2205), and if it is the 7R tenth big hit (YES in S2205), the process is finished as it is and the 7R tenth big hit. If not (NO in S2205), the time saving flag is turned on (S2206), "200" is set in the time saving counter (S2207), and the process is ended. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, whether or not to set the gaming state after the big hit game to the high probability state is determined based on whether or not the V flag is ON in this gaming state setting process. ing. In addition, when it is determined that the big hit (this big hit) finished in S2205 is the 7R 10th big hit (YES in S2205), the probability variation flag is turned ON, but the time saving flag is not turned ON. The game state after the big hit game becomes a high probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state (that is, a highly accurate low base state). However, as described above, since there is a low possibility that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 in the big hit game relating to the 7R 10th big hit, the possibility that it is determined to be the 7R 10th big hit in S2205 is low, It is unlikely that the high-accuracy low-base state will occur.

Here, when the V flag is ON, the value to be set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol win/loss determination with high probability can be executed. In the present embodiment, since the probability variation counter is set to "200", the high-probability state is continued until the variable display of the special symbol is performed 200 times (special symbol right/wrong judgment). However, in the case of a big hit during 200 times, the high-probability state ends when the big hit game is executed. Further, when the probability variation flag is ON, "200" is set in the time saving counter as well, so that the time saving state (open extension state) is also set while the high probability state is set, and the high probability state is set. With the end of, the time saving state will also end.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the finished big hit (this big hit) is the 7R, 10th big hit without turning on the probability variation flag. Yes (S2208). If it is determined in S2208 that the jackpot that has ended is not the 7R 10th jackpot, that is, the jackpot other than the 7R 10th jackpot shown in FIG. 6 (NO in S2208), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2209), The counter is set to "100" (S2210), and the process ends. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low-probability high base state). In addition, even if it is a “V passing big jackpot” such as the 7R first big jackpot, even if there is no passing through a specific area during the V round due to some reason such as no game ball being shot (V flag is OFF), Instead of being set to a high-probability state, it becomes a time-saving state (low-probability high-base state) (NO in S2201, NO in S2208, S2209, S2210). This low accurate high base state, the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit determination is performed 100 times), and the next big hit occurs, the end by the establishment of any of the conditions To do. The time saving counter and the probability variation counter are for counting the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the number of variation display of the second special symbol. The values set in the time saving counter and the probability variation counter are not limited to those in the present embodiment, and the values can be set in consideration of the game playability, the rate of ball launch, and the like.

If it is determined in S2208 that the 7R tenth big hit has ended (YES in S2208), the process ends without turning on the probability variation flag or turning on the time saving flag. That is, in the case of the 7R 10th big hit, when the V flag is OFF (non-passage of the specific area), the gaming state after the big hit game is a low probability state and a low base state (low accurate low base state) Is set to. It can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above game state setting processing (S2124) functions as "game state control means".

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S207) after the special figure operation process (S206). In the specific area sensor detection process (S207), as shown in FIG. 35, first, it is determined whether or not the specific area sensor 39a detects a game ball (S2401). If it is determined in S2401 that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 39a (NO in S2401), the process ends. When it is determined in S2401 that the detection by the specific area sensor 39a has been made (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the detection is in the specific area effective period (S2402).

When it is determined in S2402 that the specific area is in the valid period (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned on (S2403), the specific area passage command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2404), and the process is ended. .. That is, when the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 in the V round (fifth round) passes through the specific area 39 during the specific area effective period (when detected by the specific area sensor 39a), At the opportunity, the V flag is turned ON, and the specific area passing command is set. Incidentally, the processing of S2403 and S2404 is the case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 when the movable piece 150 operates in the short opening operation pattern in the V round of the V passing big hit or the V non-passing big hit. , When the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in response to the movable piece 150 operating in the long opening operation pattern in the V round of the V passing jackpot, it is executed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if an irregular event of passing V in the V non-passing planned big hit that does not require V passage occurs, the irregular V passage is processed as an effective V passage. Then, the CPU (game control microcomputer 81) of the main control board 80 transmits the specific area passing command to the sub control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control board 90 receives the specified command. Based on the area passing command, a predetermined game effect is executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area) or the like of the image display device 7.

If it is determined in S2402 that the specific area is not in the valid period (invalid period) (NO in S2402), the invalid period pass command is set in the output buffer of the RAM without turning on the V flag (S2405). ), processing is completed. That is, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during a period other than the specific area valid period (invalid period) (when detected by the specific area sensor 39a), the passage is a specific area abnormal passage (specific area error). Yes, an invalid period pass command indicating that is set. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits the invalid period pass command to the sub control substrate 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control substrate 90 displays an image based on the received invalid period pass command. A predetermined error notification is performed using the device 7 (display screen 7a), the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5, the speaker 67, and the like. It can be said that the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processing of S2402 that can trigger the setting of the invalid period pass command (S2405) functions as an “error determination means”.

[Non-specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the non-specific area sensor detection processing (S208) after the specific area sensor detection processing (S207). In the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), as shown in FIG. 36, first, it is determined whether or not the non-specific area sensor 49a detects a game ball (S2411). Then, when it is determined that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 49a (NO in S2401), the present processing ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2411 that the non-specific area sensor 49a has detected (YES in S2411), the V of the big hit game related to the V non-passing big hit "7R 9th big hit" or "7R 10th big hit" It is determined whether or not the round (fifth round) is being executed (S2412), and if it is being executed (YES in S2412), the process proceeds to S2413, and if it is not being executed (NO in S2412), S2413 and thereafter This process ends without performing any process.

In S2413, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls passing through the non-specific area 49 is "9" (S2413). As described above, when the game ball is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a, the number of detections is counted as the number of non-specific area passages by the non-specific area passage counting means (not shown). Therefore, in S2413, the count value (count Value) to determine whether or not the number of non-specific area passages is “9”. When the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is not "9" (NO in S2413), the processing is finished as it is, and when the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is "9". (YES in S2413), the non-specific area passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2414), and the process is terminated. That is, while the game balls enter the V attacker (the second special winning opening 35) in the V round (5th round) of the "7R 9th big hit" or "7R 10th big hit", 9 game balls When passing through the non-specific area 49 (when nine game balls are detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a), the non-specific area passing command is set in response to this. Then, the CPU of the main control board 80 transmits the non-specific area passage command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub-control board 90 is based on the received non-specific area passage command. Then, a predetermined game effect is executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area) or the like.

Here, as described above, in the V round of the V non-passing big hit, since the movable piece 150 operates only once in the short opening operation pattern, the game ball entering the V attacker in the V round concerned is in the specific area. The possibility of passing through 39 is low, and in principle, it is guided (distributed) to the non-specific area 49. On the other hand, in the V round of the V passing jackpot, the movable piece 150 operates in the short opening motion pattern upon the first ball entering the V attacker, and then any of the second to ninth balls. The movable piece 150 can operate in the long open motion pattern when triggered by. Therefore, in the V round, with respect to the second to ninth balls entering the V attacker, it is possible to expect the passage to the specific area 39. Therefore, in the present embodiment, of the second to ninth balls that can be expected to pass to the specific area 39, this game ball is specified by the "9th" ball, which is the last ball to enter. Based on the fact that it has passed the non-specific area 49 without passing through the area 39, that is, it is determined that the game ball does not pass the specific area 39 in this V round, the non-specific area passing command is issued to the sub-control board 90. It is supposed to be sent to. The number of game balls determined in S2413 does not have to be "9", and may be any of "2" to "9". Further, the number (value) of gaming balls determined in S2413 may be a number (variable value) that can fluctuate between “2” and “9” depending on the type of big hit, random number lottery, and the like. By doing so, it is possible to give variations in the timing at which the non-specific area passing command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90, and it is possible to diversify the execution timing of the game effect based on the non-specific area passing command. Becomes

[Start-up processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a non-specific area sensor detection process (S208) and then a start ball entry process (S209). As shown in FIG. 37, in the starting ball entering process (S209), first, the special figure 1 reserved number of balls, the special figure 2 reserved number of balls and the normal symbol reserved number of balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, it is determined whether or not the special map 2 number of reserved balls has increased by “1” (S2502). If it is determined in S2502 that the number of special balls 2 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 2 reserved ball number in S307 in the starting port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second starting port.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the number of reserved balls for special figure 2 has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506. In S2503, the latest acquisition random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) in the immediately preceding starting opening sensor detection processing (S204) and stored in the second special figure pending storage unit is read ( S2503). Next, in S2504, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S2504). Specifically, the value of the random number counter for special symbol validity determination obtained at the time of entering the starting opening (random value for special symbol validity determination), depending on the current game state (low probability state, high probability state) And determine whether it is a big hit or a miss. If the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. This is a pre-judgment (so-called “holding prefetching”) for determining whether or not the special figure 2 is held (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) prior to the success/failure determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 win/loss determination processing (S1202). ) Is equivalent to.

The pre-judgment is performed by a big hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a big hit judgment table for a high probability state in a high probability state, and a normal hit state in a normal state (low probability state). It is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table. Further, as another pre-determination mode, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) are used as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information. And the variation pattern information determination table. Then, in the pre-determination, based on the acquired random number value (such as the value of the random number counter for determining the special symbol) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the gaming state, the predetermined variation pattern information is selected. It is possible to Then, from the selected variation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not it is a big hit, a big hit type, whether or not a game effect with a high jackpot reliability is executed.

Next, in S2505, the game information including at least the reserved ball number data relating to the second special symbol read in S2501 and the information pre-determined in S2504 (preliminary determination information) is generated as a special figure 2 starting entry command. , Set to the output buffer of RAM (S2505). Incidentally, as the special figure 2 start ball input command, a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read out in S2503 may be directly transmitted to the sub-control board, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number. May not be transmitted as it is, and the game information (for example, the above-mentioned variation pattern information or the like) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted.

Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start incoming ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 in the sub-control unit 90, whether or not it is information related to a big hit, the number of holding balls of the second special symbol is a big hit type The sub-control unit 90 can identify any of the above. In addition, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering command, whether or not the obtained special figure 2 acquisition random number is a big hit when it is determined in a high probability state, and a low probability. It is possible to specify whether or not to be a big hit when judged by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start-up ball input command as a hold (effect holding information), predetermines the effect holding information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the result is low probability. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect holding information determined to be a big hit is stored.

In addition, from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number value for special symbol validity determination out of the acquired random number values read in S2503 is not sent to the sub-control unit as it is, but the value of the other big hit type determination random number counter (big hit Command data including the type determination random number value), the information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (fluctuation pattern random value), and the information indicating the result of the preliminary determination is generated and set as the special figure 2 start-up ball input command. It is possible.

Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the number of special sphere 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” as in the case of the above-described special diagram 2 (S2506). If it is determined in S2506 that the number of special sphere 1 reserved balls has increased by “1” (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the special figure 1 reserved ball number in S311 in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting opening. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2506 that the number of reserved balls for special map 1 has not increased (NO in S2506), the process ends.

In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2507), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, in the high base state (YES in S2507), the processing ends. On the other hand, in S2507, when it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, the base state is low (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the pre-determination process in S2508 and thereafter. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting opening 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is true or false. It is in a state where the determination (see FIG. 8B) is easy to be made. In addition, in the present embodiment, as will be described later, the special figure 2 hold digestion (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the special figure 1 hold digestion (variation display of the first special symbol) ( This is a so-called special figure 2 priority changer). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of Toku-zu 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and it is clearly indicated that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit, the player is By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, intentionally remove special figure 2 hold at any timing (set to "0"), and intend to make a big hit according to special figure 1 showing the result of pre-determination It is possible to technically intervene. It is not preferable for the player to adjust the timing of occurrence of such a big hit from the viewpoint of fairness of the game. For this reason, when the current game state is not the low base state but the high base state (YES in S2507), the process relating to the preliminary determination of special figure 1 after S2508 is not performed, and this process is ended.

The processes of S2508 to S2510 are the same as those of S316 to S318 described above with respect to Toku-zu 1. That is, the latest acquisition random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 1-related random number acquisition processing (S312) in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S204) and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit is read (S2508), Preliminary determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and the game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the first special symbol read in S2501 and the information predetermined in S2509 (preliminary determination information), Toku-zu 1 It is generated as a start ball input command and set in the output buffer of RAM (S2510). Note that the pre-determination (holding prefetching) in S2509 is performed prior to the success/failure determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 success/failure determination processing (S1207) described later.

[Power interruption monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) subsequent to the starting ball entry process (S209). In the power-off monitoring process (S210), as shown in FIG. 38, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change, whether it is a big hit game, the number of holding balls, the number of remaining fluctuations of probability change/time saving are several) Data related to the above) is stored (backed up) in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and thereafter the loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (S105). In S2602, it is possible to store (backup) not only the data relating to the current state of the gaming machine but also any data set in advance as a backup target. In the present embodiment, as described above, the lighting pattern data that determines the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is the backup target, so in S2602 the lighting pattern data related to that display mode is also stored.

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 45. The counter, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). The effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub-control board 90, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (when the power supply by the power supply board 109 is started), the sub-control board 90 reads from the ROM of FIG. The program for the sub-control main process shown in (1) is read and executed. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization processing (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, and various flags, status and counter resetting are performed.

Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are normal (S4002). The power-off signal is output from the power supply board 109 to the sub-control board 90 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. If the determination result of S4002 is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result in S4002 is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON or if the content of the RAM is not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized, but the power-off signal is If it is ON and the contents of the RAM are normally maintained (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. When the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses, and counter values are reset. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once (when the power is turned on) after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter. From this, the processing of S4001 to S4003 is also referred to as "power-on processing".

Here, when performing the power-on process (S4001 to S4003), the effect control microcomputer 91 reports that the power-on process is being executed until the power-on process is completed (power source). (Notification at the time of insertion) is executed (second notifying means). Specifically, a message indicating that the power-on process is being executed is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and a notification sound indicating that is output from the speaker 67 (second notification means). As described above, at power-on, at least the CPU initialization processing (S4001) is executed, and if the determination in S4002 is negative (NO in S4002), the RAM initialization (S4003) is also executed. If the CPU initialization process (S4001) is executed but the RAM initialization (S4003) is not executed, the message "Power is being restored" is displayed, and the CPU initialization process (S4001) and RAM initialization (S4003) are performed. When both of the above are executed, the message "Rum clearing" is displayed. These messages are displayed by transmitting a command (power-on command) from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100, and processing by the CPU (image control microcomputer 101) of the image control board 100 that has received the command. Executed. Which of the messages “power recovery” and “ram clear” is displayed is determined by the content (type) of the command transmitted from the sub control board 90 to the image control board 100. Further, in this embodiment, there is only one type of notification sound for power-on processing, and the notification sound is output from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106.

In S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update processing (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90. The random numbers for effect determination include a random number for predictive effect determination that determines an advance effect and a random number for effect symbol determination that determines an effect design. The method of updating the random number can be the same method as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added not by one, but by two. The random number for effect determination is acquired at a predetermined timing. The timing is, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) for notifying that there is a starting ball entry from the main control board 80 or a control signal (notifying start of variation from the main control board 80). When a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern to be described later is determined, it can be set. The storage location of the obtained random numbers for effect determination is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update processing (S4005) is completed, command transmission processing is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that receives the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) in accordance with the received command. Production (production design game production, special game production related to the big hit game, etc.) is executed. The production control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits interruption (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, operation of the movable decorative member. It is possible to perform control, control voice output from the speaker, and the like.

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

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse of 2 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). .. Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing for outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electric drive source) is performed (S4203). This drive data is also created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process of storing the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process is performed (S4303), and the switch stored by the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4305).

[Reception command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the received command analysis processing (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the start ball entry command is received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that the start ball entry command is not received. If it is (NO in S4395), the process proceeds to S4401, and if it is determined that the start entry command is received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4401. .. The production hold information storage process (S4400) is performed by various information (preliminary determination result, jackpot type determination random number) included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. Numerical value, game information such as fluctuation pattern random number value), according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the start/end command transmission/reception (when command is generated) special symbol holding balls , Is stored in a predetermined effect holding information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in a shift memory format. For example, when the received starting ball entering command is the special figure 1 starting ball entering command corresponding to the number of reserved balls “4” in the special figure 1, the pre-determination result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 starting ball entering command. Such information is stored as special figure 1 effect hold information in an area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect holding information stored in this manner is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The contents stored in the effect holding information storage area in the sub-control board 90 (effect holding information) is the special figure reservation storage section (first special figure reservation storage section, second special figure) in the main control board (main control section) 80 described above. This is the same as the stored content (acquired information) in the hold storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also an “acquired information storage means”.

In S4401, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command is received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command is received (YES in S4401), a fluctuation effect start process (S4402) described later is performed. If it is determined that the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4406 without performing the variation effect start process. In S4406, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4406), the effect design is stopped and displayed to make the fluctuation effect. A variable effect ending process for ending is performed (S4407). In the variation effect end process (S4407), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub control board 90. When the variation effect end command that has been set is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the effect symbol 8 that has been variably displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is performed to end the variable effect (effect symbol game effect). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the flow shifts to S4408 without performing fluctuation effect end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects that are performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol.

Succeedingly, in S4408, it is determined whether or not an opening command is received from the main control board 80 (S4408), and when it is determined that the opening command is received (YES in S4408), in the special game (big hit game) Special game effect selection processing for selecting the pattern (effect mode) of the special game effect to be executed is executed (S4409). The special game performance is at least the opening performance that is executed during the opening period before the opening of the special winning opening (before the start of the first round) accompanying the start of the special game and the round game during the special game (during the big hit game) (the big prize). Round effect (big hit game effect) to be executed according to the progress of the mouth-entry game) is included. In this embodiment, an opening command corresponding to the type of big hit is transmitted from the main control board 80, and the opening command causes the length of the opening period (opening depending on the type of big hit to be started this time). Time), opening performance, round performance, etc. are specified. Then, in the special game effect selection processing (S4409), there is an effect pattern of the selected special game effect (opening effect, round effect, etc.) and information based on the received opening command (type of opening command, opening time, start timing). A special game start time command that can specify the big hit type related to the big hit game is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub control board 90. When the special game start command that has been set is transmitted to the image control board 100 by command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays a special game effect of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the big hit game. It is executed on the display screen 7a.

Specifically, for example, when the type of big hit to be started this time is the 15R 11th big hit, the big hit game related to the “V passing big hit”, that is, the big hit game on the assumption that a high probability state is generated. The opening effect indicating the start is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The opening effect in this case is an effect that gives an impression of the start of the big hit game on the premise of the transition to the highly accurate and high base state as well as the acquisition of a large number of prize balls. For example, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, "super" Character images such as "big hit" and "V big hit" are displayed. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 15R jackpot is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on the reception of a round start command in S4418 described later). .

Also, if the type of jackpot to be started this time is the 15R 12th jackpot, the opening showing the start of the jackpot game relating to the "V unpassed jackpot", that is, the premise that a high probability state is not generated. The effect is produced on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The opening effect in this case is an effect that gives an impression of the start of the big hit game on the premise of the transition to the time saving state (high base state) with the winning of a prize ball. Or a character image such as "Big chance of chance" is displayed. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 15R jackpot is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round (based on the reception of a round start command in S4418 described later). .

When the type of big hit that starts this time is 7R big hit (7R 1st big hit to 7R 10th big hit), whether the "V passing big hit" or "V non-passing big hit" is changed On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an opening effect indicating the start of a game aiming at acquisition (occurrence of a high probability state) is performed. The opening effect in this case is an effect that gives an impression of the start of a game in which a betting for probability variation is won. For example, a character image such as "probability variation challenge start" is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, or a 7R big hit. Display a dedicated background image. Then, in the big hit game related to the 7R big hit, as a special game effect (round effect), an effect (probability change challenge effect) that depicts a challenge to obtain a probability change is performed.

Here, when the game state is the 7R 10th big hit in a state without a low probability time saving (normal state), the profit amount (number of prize balls) that can be acquired is smaller than that of the 15R big hit, and after the big hit game is over. The game state of becomes a state without a low probability time saving (normal state). Further, since it is a "V non-passing big hit", it does not become a high probability state. On the other hand, when the 15R big hit is reached, the gaming state after the big hit game is finished is set to the high-probability high base state (high probability state) or the low-probability high base state (time saving state). In other words, as a big hit (related to the first special symbol) that usually occurs in a low probability time saving state, the 7R, the 10th big hit can be said to be the big hit with the lowest profit compared to other big hits. If it is immediately known that the big hit type is the 7R 10th big hit when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit, the player may be discouraged to some extent, and the player's willingness to play may be decreased. The possibility becomes even more remarkable when the big hit finally obtained after playing for a long time is the 7R 10th big hit.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the 7R big hit occurs, whether the jackpot won to the player is the "V passing big hit (7R 1st big hit to 7R 8th big hit)" or "V non-passing big hit (7R big hit In order to make it difficult to distinguish whether it is a "9 jackpot or 7R 10th jackpot)", it is decided to perform a probable change challenge production during the jackpot game. Here, in the present embodiment, the special winning opening opening pattern is the same regardless of whether it is the “V passing big hit” or the “V non-passing big hit”. Therefore, it is difficult to determine the type of jackpot being executed (predict the result of V round) through the V attacker opening pattern in V round. By taking advantage of this, by performing a probability variation challenge production in the case of a 7R jackpot, the 7R jackpot game is different from the 15R jackpot game, which mainly aims to obtain a large number of award balls, and the goal is to obtain a probability variation. It gives the player the impression that it is a game to play, and prevents the player's motivation from deteriorating and maintains/improves the interest of the game. The probability variation challenge production will be described later.

Next, it is determined whether or not the ending command is received from the main control board 80 (S4410), and when it is determined that the ending command is received (YES in S4410), the special game end effect (ending effect) pattern or special An ending effect selection process for selecting the type of effect mode after the game is finished (S4411), and the process of S4412 (FIG. 44) is performed. In this embodiment, an ending command is transmitted from the main control board 80 according to the type of big hit and whether or not a game ball has passed the specific area 39 during the big hit game (fifth round). The ending command specifies the length of the ending period (ending time). Then, in the ending effect selection process (S4411), the effect pattern of the selected ending effect and information based on the received ending command (ending command type, ending time, type of jackpot related to the jackpot game that has ended, after jackpot game) A special game end time command capable of specifying the effect mode etc. is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub control board 90. When this set special game end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays an effect related to the end of the big hit game on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run with.

On the other hand, in S4408, when it is determined that the opening command is not received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process, and it is determined that the ending command is not received in S4410. In the case (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 (FIG. 44) without performing the ending effect selection process.

In S4412, it is determined whether or not the specific area passage command is received from the main control board 80 (S4412). If not received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to S4416, and if received (S4412). YES), it is determined whether or not the command reception is due to the passage of the specific area in the 7R big hit (S4413). When the received specific area passage command is based on the specific area passage in the 7R big hit (YES in S4413), a success effect designation command for instructing execution of the success effect (first specified effect) related to the probability variation challenge effect described above is issued. It is set in the RAM output buffer of the sub-control board 90 (S4414), and the V-passage designation command for notifying that there is V passage is set in the RAM output buffer of the sub-control board 90 (S4415). On the other hand, when the received specific area passing command is a big hit other than the 7R big hit, that is, the 15R big hit (NO in S4413), the process of S4145 is performed without performing the process of S4414. That is, only the V passage designation command is set without setting the success effect designation command.

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

Further, when the V passage designation command set in S4415 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission processing (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 causes the V passage if the big hit game being executed is the 15R big hit game. The image data for notifying that there has been is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the V passage notifying effect based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (first notifying means). ). As the V passage notification effect, for example, a character image of "V" may be displayed large in the substantial center of the display screen 7a, or a sound effect indicating V passage may be output. Also, when the big hit game being executed is related to the 7R big hit, the V passage notification effect is also performed (first notification means), but the V passage notification effect in this case is based on the above-mentioned probability variation challenge effect. Since it is an effect to be performed, it is a V passage notification effect exclusively for the probability change challenge effect. As the V passage notification effect in this case, for example, a character image of “probable variation GET!!” is displayed on the display screen 7a.

In addition, although the possibility is infinitely low, in the big hit game related to the "7R No. 9 big hit" or "7R No. 10 big hit", which is the V non-passing big hit, the game ball that entered the V attacker in the V round is a specific area. When passing 39, the success effect designation command and the V passage specification command are set (S4414, S4415), and those commands are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), and the success effect and the V passage notification effect are generated. It is executed (first notification means). In addition, in the jackpot game related to the "15R 12th jackpot", which is a big hit not to pass V, if the game ball that has entered the V attacker in the V round passes through the specific area 39, the V pass designation command is set (S4415). ), the command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), and the V passage notification effect is executed (first notification means).

Here, during execution of the V passage notification effect, an unexpected situation such as a power failure occurs, or the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power supply board 109) is turned off, so that various boards are supplied from the power supply board 109. It is assumed that the power supply to the equipment, the device/equipment, etc. (see FIG. 5) is stopped, and then the power switch is turned on to turn on the power. In this case, when the power is turned on, the power-on process (S4001 to S4003) is executed as described above, and during that period, the power-on notification (message display, alarm sound output) is executed (second notification means). At this time, the V passage notification effect that was being executed before the power failure occurred is not executed. This is because in the present embodiment, the V passage notification effect is not targeted for backup due to the occurrence of power failure, and the power supply is cut off during execution of the V passage notification effect and the power supply by the power supply substrate 109 is stopped. This is because the data relating to the execution of the V passage notification effect is cleared at that time.

Succeedingly, in S4416, it is determined whether or not a non-specific area passing command is received from the main control board 80 (S4416). As described above, the non-specific area passing command is a game ball entering the V attacker in the V round of the big hit game related to the "7R ninth big hit" or "7R tenth big hit" It is transmitted from the main control board 80 based on passing through the non-specific area 49. Therefore, the non-specific area passing command is received when the big hit game (V round) related to the 7R ninth big hit or the 7R tenth big hit is being played. When the non-specific area passing command is received (YES in S4416), a failure effect designating command for instructing execution of the failure effect (second specific effect) related to the above-described probability variation challenge effect is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. After setting in the output buffer (S4417), the process proceeds to S4418, and if the non-specific area passing command is not received (NO in S4416), the process proceeds to S4418 without performing S4417.

When the failure effect designation command set in S4417 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 indicates that the accuracy variation acquisition in the accuracy variation challenge effect has failed (this big hit is V Image data for failure effect indicating that it is a big hit not to be passed) is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and failure effect (second specific effect) by the read image data is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run on The failure effect will be described later.

Subsequently, in S4418, it is determined whether or not the round start command is received from the main control board 80 (S4418), and when it is determined that the round start command is not received (NO in S4418), the process proceeds to S4420. If it is determined that the round start command is received (YES in S4418), the round designation command corresponding to the received round start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4419), and the process proceeds to S4420. To do. The round start command transmitted from the main control board 80 includes information that can specify the round to be started (start round), and the CPU of the sub control board 90 (production control The microcomputer 91) for specification identifies the number of rounds of the start round based on the received round start command, and sets a round designation command indicating the number of rounds in the output buffer. When the round designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 conforms to the jackpot game being executed according to the number of rounds specified based on the round designation command. The round effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

In S4420, other processing related to effect control is performed, and the present processing ends. As other processing performed in S4420, processing based on a received command other than the above-mentioned command (for example, a normal symbol variation start command or a normal symbol variation stop command) is performed. As one of the processes, in S4420, it is determined whether or not an invalid period pass command is received from the main control board 80, and when the invalid period pass command is received, a specific area error notification process is performed. As the specific area error notification process, first, a specific area abnormal passage notification command designating execution of a display indicating that the specific area abnormal passage has occurred is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub control board 90. When the set specific area abnormal passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 outputs image data for notifying that the specific area abnormal passage has occurred. The information is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the specific area abnormal passage notification (also referred to as “specific area error notification”) based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In this embodiment, the character (message) of "error/V area abnormal passage" is displayed on the display screen 7a as the specific area abnormal passage notification by the image display device 7 (see FIG. 54(a)). This message is displayed until a predetermined display time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the occurrence of abnormal passage in the specific area (start of message display), and is automatically performed when the display time (first error notification period) elapses. To end. It should be noted that the display pattern such as the display time and the content of the message display as the specific area error notification is not limited to the present embodiment, and other characters (messages) may be displayed, or figures and symbols other than the characters may be displayed. It is possible to adopt various modes such as displaying.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data for lighting the frame lamp 66 (frame LED) in red as the specific area error notification process. When the created lamp data is output by the lamp data output process (S4202), the lamp control board 107 controls the frame lamp 66 according to the lamp data, and the frame lamp 66 is lit in red. That is, the frame lamp 66 is lit in red as a specific area error notification by the frame lamp 66. The red lighting of the frame lamp 66 is performed until the predetermined lighting time (for example, 5 minutes) elapses from the occurrence of the abnormal passage in the specific area, and automatically when the lighting time (second error notification period) elapses. finish. The lighting (light emitting) pattern such as the lighting time and the lighting color of the frame lamp 66 as the specific area error notification is not limited to this embodiment, and other lighting times and lighting colors can be adopted. Yes, it is also possible to blink instead of lighting.

Here, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the notification time (message display time) of the specific area abnormal passage by the image display device 7 is shorter than the notification time of the specific area abnormal passage by the frame lamp 66 (frame lamp lighting time). The former is supposed to end before the latter. This is because the progress of the game is possible even if the specific area abnormal passage occurs, and the effect display related to the game effect such as the big hit game effect and the variable effect is executed on the display screen 7a. This is to prevent the visual recognition from being obstructed for a long time by the specific area error notification (message display). On the other hand, since the specific area error notification by the frame lamp 66 has a small influence on the effect display related to such a game effect, the specific area error notification is performed in a longer time than the specific area error notification by the image display device 7, and the specific area error is notified. This is so that the occurrence can be easily recognized by a third party (such as a game hall clerk).

Also, during execution of the specific area error notification, an unexpected situation such as a power failure occurs or the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power supply board 109) is turned off, so that various boards from the power supply board 109 It is assumed that the power supply to devices, devices and equipment (see FIG. 5) is stopped, and then the power switch is turned on to turn on the power. In this case, when the power is turned on, the power-on process (S4001 to S4003) is executed as described above, and during that time, the power-on notification (message display, alarm sound output) is executed (second notification means). At this time, the specific area error notification that was being executed before the power failure occurred is not executed. This is because in the present embodiment, the specific area error notification is not targeted for backup due to the occurrence of power failure, and the power is cut off during execution of the specific area error notification and the power supply by the power supply board 109 is stopped. This is because the data relating to the execution of the specific area error notification is cleared at that time. Therefore, for example, if it is desired to end the specific area error notification before the execution time (error notification period) elapses, the power switch may be turned off and then turned on again during execution of the specific area error notification. The specific area error notification can be forcibly ended.

[Variable production start processing]
Next, the fluctuation effect start processing (S4402) performed based on the reception of the fluctuation start command in the received command analysis processing (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the fluctuating effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the fluctuating effect determining random number, the preliminary effect determining random number, the effect symbol determining random number, the specific effect determining random number, etc. Random effect determination random number processing (S4501) is performed to obtain various effect determination random numbers. In the present embodiment, the process of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value, the mode of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, etc. are determined.

Next, in S4502, the variation start command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information that designates a variation pattern) that designates the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, in the information designating the variation pattern, the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information designating the current game state, the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination The determination result, the symbol information for designating the jackpot type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since the variation pattern designation command includes one corresponding to the first special symbol and one corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variation pattern designation command, the effect design game effect to be started this time It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of effect symbols) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can also be used in processes other than the variation effect start process executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "4", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to D. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the effect mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the effect mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the effect mode C, and the mode status "4". Corresponds to rendering mode D. By referring to the current mode status, the current effect mode can be specified.

Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images, and the effect design game effect can also be executed in a mode according to the effect mode. Further, when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode. In this embodiment, the effect mode A (mode status "1") is executed when the low accurate low base state is controlled, and the effect mode B (mode status "2") is low accurate high base state (time saving game). State) is performed when controlled, production mode C (mode status "3") is performed when controlled to a highly accurate high base state (probability variation gaming state). Therefore, by confirming which of the production modes is A to C, the player can grasp the current game state.

In addition, the production mode D (mode status “4”) is low in possibility, but since the game ball has passed the specific area 39 in the V round (5th round) of the big hit game related to the 7R 10th big hit, It is executed when the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the highly accurate low base state. By confirming that the effect mode is D, the player can grasp the current game state.

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

Subsequently, in S4505, based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504, a variation effect pattern that matches the designated variation pattern is selected and set (S4505). .. As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of effect symbol game effect) is set. Thereby, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach effect effect symbol game effect) and when the character effect performed using a specific character (character effect pattern game effect), reach effect or character The case where the effect is not executed (reach non-effect symbol game effect) is determined. In addition, the reach effect is, for example, as the display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit, all the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are the same (doublet). When a mode (big hit mode, specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stop-displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one Refers to an effect that indicates whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol that completes the big hit mode in a state where the variable display continues. Further, in S4505, based on the effect symbol determination random number acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "stop effect symbol") is determined and set.

The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is, for example, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is the 15R 11th big hit, it is an odd-numbered pattern such as "777" (big hit mode, specific mode) and In the case of the 15R 12th big hit, it is considered as an even pattern such as “666” (big hit mode, specific mode). In addition, when the reach is out, one of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R such as "787" is different from other effect patterns, and when the reach is out, "635" or the like. Of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, at least one effect symbol is selected such that the other effect symbols are different from each other. Further, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is 7R big hit, it is a doublet other than "777", a predetermined chance of "135" or the like, or a special symbol such as "3*3". This is because the 7R big hit game is positioned as a game aiming to obtain a certain variation. Incidentally, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 due to the chance eye or the exclusive symbol in the case of 7R big hit can also be said to be a big hit mode or a specific mode. The stop display mode of these effect symbols 8 is an example, and what is stop-displayed as the stop effect symbol when a big hit occurs can be appropriately changed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a variation mode (variation production pattern) of the production design 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super. Reach C, character effect, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed based on the variation effect pattern determination table (this is also referred to as "normal variation"). ) Is determined. Then, when the reachable effect design game effect is executed, any of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, as the effect symbol game effect, when the super reach effect is executed, compared to when the normal reach effect is executed, it is set so that there is a high possibility of a big hit. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect having a higher jackpot reliability (a possibility of a big hit) than a reach (normal reach) effect. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern designation command that designates a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received.

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

The above is the main processing of the effect control in the present embodiment, but in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the 7R big hit (V passing planned big hit or V non-passing big hit), as described above, "probable change". Challenge production” will be performed. By performing this "problem change challenge production" by the end of the V round (5th round) (before the start of the 6th round), the 7R jackpot game gives the player the impression that it is a game whose main purpose is to obtain a probable change. , I am trying to improve the fun of playing games. The “probability change challenge production” will be described below.

[Probability challenge production]
FIG. 49 shows a “probability change challenge effect” which is one mode of an effect executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 during the big hit game relating to the 7R big hit. Since the probability variation challenge effect is performed from the opening of the 7R big hit to the end of the 5R (end of the V round), FIG. 49 shows the effect mode (effect display content) during that time. 49(a) to (d), the V-scheduled big jackpot "7R 1st big jack-7R 8th big jackpot" and V non-passing big jackpot "7R 9th big jackpot and 7R big jackpot". It is common with 10 big hits.

At the time of starting the big hit game related to the 7R big hit, based on the fact that the sub control board 90 receives the opening command from the main control board 80 (S4408), on the display screen 7a, "opening effect" shown in FIG. 49(a). Is done. This opening production indicates the start of a game (also referred to as “probability variation challenge game”) aiming to obtain probability variation.

Subsequent to this, when executing the first round of the 7R jackpot game, the sub-control board 90 receives the 1R start command from the main control board 80 (S4418). The "challenge selection effect" shown in b) is performed. The challenge selection effect is an effect in which an on-effect character belonging to the player side (also referred to as a “ally character”) selects a game in which a bet for a probability variation is won and a challenge is selected. In this embodiment, four types of games, “baseball”, “soccer”, “sumo”, and “quiz” are prepared in advance as games to be challenged, and randomly selected from these. This selection result is shown by the roulette effect, and the selection result is shown by the end of the first round. That is, the game to be challenged is determined. Note that this determination may be made based on the operation of the effect button 63 by the player.

When the first round ends and the 7R big hit game progresses to the second and subsequent rounds, on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 49(c), a scene in which a teammate character challenges the game selected in the first round. Is displayed (also referred to as “challenge production”). In the challenge production, for example, if the game to be challenged is baseball, a scene in which an ally character challenges a challenge theme such as "hit a home run" or "catch a strong hitter" is displayed on the display screen 7a. The display screen 7a displays a scene in which the teammate character challenges a challenge theme such as "all answers are correct" or "win the quiz king". In addition to this, for soccer and sumo, similarly, a scene for challenging a challenge theme is displayed on the display screen 7a.

The challenge production is started based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 receives the 2R start command from the main control board 80 (S4418), and then the sub-control board 90 receives the 4R end command and the fourth round starts. It ends at the timing to end. When the fourth round ends (the challenge effect ends) and the V attacker is released in the fifth round (V round) that follows, the previous challenge is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 49(d). An effect (also referred to as "announcement effect") indicating that the result of the challenge indicated by the effect will be announced is performed.

Then, when the game ball enters the V attacker while the presentation effect is being executed (that is, during the V round), on the display screen 7a, "success effect" shown in FIG. 49(e1) or shown in FIG. 49(e2). "Failure production" is performed. The success effect is an effect indicating that the challenge is successful with respect to the theme challenged by the teammate character in the previous challenge effect. On the other hand, the failure effect is an effect indicating that the challenge has failed with respect to the theme challenged by the teammate character in the previous challenge effect.

Here, if the 7R big hit game being executed is one of the "7R 1st big hit to 7R 8th big hit" which is the V passing planned big hit, to the V attacker during execution of the presentation effect (during the V round) The movement of the movable piece 150 is performed in the long open movement pattern (second movement mode) based on any one of the second to ninth balls entered, and the operation is triggered by the entered ball. The game ball is guided to the specific area 39 and detected by the specific area sensor 39a, and a specific area passage command is transmitted from the main control board 80 (S2405). Based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 receives this specific area passage command (S4412), a successful effect is performed (S4414). This success effect is an effect indicating that the probability variation has been successfully acquired, and can also be said to be an effect indicating (recognizing) that the current big hit is the V-passing big hit.

Here, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is set according to the type of the 7R big hit (V passing planned big hit) to be executed, and the number of balls entered (second predetermined value c2, FIG. 47) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150. However, along with this, the execution timing of the successful effect may also change depending on the type of the 7R big hit (V pass planned big hit) to be executed. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to determine when the success effect is performed during the V round. That is, it becomes difficult to determine when the game ball entering the V attacker in the V round passes through the specific area 39.

On the other hand, if the 7R big hit game being executed is the V non-passing big hit "7R 9th big hit" or "7R 10th big hit", the player enters the V attacker during the execution of the presentation production (during the V round). Since the operation of the movable piece 150 is performed only in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) based on the first ball entered in the ball, the game ball is guided to the specific area 39 during the V round. Is unlikely. Therefore, when the game ball enters the V attacker during execution of the presentation effect and nine game balls are detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a, a non-specific area passing command is transmitted from the main control board 80. (S2414). Based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 receives this non-specific area passing command (S4416), the failure effect is performed (S4417). This failure effect is an effect indicating that the probability variation acquisition has failed, and can also be said to be an effect indicating (recognizing) that the big hit this time is the V non-passing big hit.

Here, the transmission of the non-specific area passage command from the main control board 80 is performed based on the fact that nine game balls are detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a in the V round. In addition, regarding the “7R eighth big hit” of the V passage big hits, the number of incoming balls (second predetermined value c2) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is “9” (see FIG. 47 ). Therefore, when the presentation effect is being executed (during the V round), if the success effect is not achieved even if the number of game balls entering the V attacker reaches eight, based on the ninth ball entering. As a result, a success effect or a failure effect is performed. Further, in the present embodiment, since the prescribed number of balls that can be entered into the special winning opening in one round game is "9", the ninth entry corresponds to the last entry. There is. From this, in the probability variation challenge production of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for success in probability variation acquisition (that is, V passage) until the final ball in the V round.

Further, as shown in FIG. 49(e1), when the success effect is performed, the V passage notification effect is also performed along with the success effect. The V passage notification effect is performed based on the fact that the sub-control board 90 receives the specific area passage command from the main control board 80 (S4412) (S4415), and clearly indicates to the player that V passage has occurred. To inform the user. In the present embodiment, the characters "probable variation GET!!" are displayed on the display screen 7a.

The above "success effect + V passage notification effect" and "failure effect" are performed until the fifth round (V round) ends. Then, in the sixth round and the seventh round of the 7R jackpot game, a round effect of a mode corresponding to the result of the previous probability variation challenge effect (“success effect+V passage notification effect” or “failure effect”) is performed. Specifically, if the 7R big hit game being executed is the V pass big hit, based on the fact that the sub control board 90 receives the 6R start command after receiving the specific area passage command from the main control board 80 (S4418). Then, for example, a round effect (dedicated effect) with a special effect image celebrating the success of the probability variation acquisition is started, and the effect is performed until the end of the seventh round. On the other hand, if the 7R big hit game being executed is the V unpassed big hit, based on the fact that the sub control board 90 receives the 6R start command after receiving the non-specific area passage command from the main control board 80 (S4418). For example, a round effect (dedicated effect) with an exclusive effect image that prompts a re-challenge (continuation of a game) to obtain a probability variation is started, and the effect is performed until the end of the seventh round.

In this way, when executing the 7R big hit game, until the fifth round (V round) of the big hit game is completed, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the "V passing big jackpot" and the "V non-passing big jackpot" are displayed. In either case, the series of effects (probability change challenge effects) shown in FIGS. 49(a) to (e1) or (e2) are performed. Further, as described above, the mode (opening pattern) of the opening/closing operation of the second special winning opening 35 (V attacker) is the same between the V passing big hit and the V non-passing big hit. For this reason, for the player, at least the 7R big hit game starts unless the special symbol (big hit symbol) displayed on the special symbol indicator 41 is directly grasped to see the result of the special symbol hit determination. 49 to (e1) or (e2) until the success effect or failure effect is performed, "V passing planned jackpot" (any of 7R 1 jackpot to 7R 8 jackpot) and "V not passing schedule" It is extremely difficult (substantially impossible) to recognize (determine) which of the “big hits” (7R ninth big hit or 7R tenth big hit) has occurred.

Here, among the respective effects that form the probability variation challenge effect described based on FIG. 49, the “success effect” and the “failure effect” shown in FIGS. 49(e1) and (e2) are the probability changes as described above. It can be said that this is an effect indicating whether the acquisition has succeeded or failed, in other words, it is an effect that indicates the result of this V round in a distinguishable manner. Such "successive production" and "failure production" of this embodiment are also collectively referred to as "specific production". Further, the “success production” is also called “first specific production”, and the “failure production” is also called “second specific production”. Further, among the respective effects that form the probability variation challenge effect, the respective effects of FIGS. 49(a) to (d), that is, the "opening effect", the "selection effect", the "challenge effect", and the "announcement effect" are the same as those described above. It can be said that it is an effect that is performed before the “success effect” and the “failure effect” (specific effect) and that leads to a success effect and a failure effect. From this, the "opening effect", "selection effect", "challenge effect", and "announcement effect" of this embodiment are also referred to as "pre-specification effect".

[Operation and effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 (V confirmation machine) of the present embodiment described above, when the big hit game is executed, whether or not the special symbol that triggered the big hit game is true or false is relatively advantageous to the player. Of the first special symbol appropriateness determination (first determination means), or whether it is due to the second special symbol appropriateness determination (second determination means) having a relatively high degree of advantage, the hit indicator 48 It is possible to notify by the display mode (lighting mode). The notification of determination by the hit indicator 48 is performed in the "big hit area" between the "first (previous) big hit" and the "late (next) big hit". Regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the V attacker, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during a period (invalid period) other than the specific area valid period, the passage is a specific area abnormal passage (specific area). It is possible to notify that the occurrence of an error) has been determined and the abnormal passage of the specific area has occurred by displaying a message on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) or turning on the frame lamp 66.

Therefore, for example, when a notification (error notification) that a specific area abnormal passage has occurred during the big hit game and then the big hit game is finished, by confirming the display mode of the hit indicator 48, Whether the big hit game that was executed when the specific area abnormal passage occurred is by the first special symbol hit determination (special figure 1 big hit), or by the second special symbol hit determination (special figure 2 big hit) Can know. Therefore, it is possible to determine (estimate) whether the abnormal passage of the specific area (specific area error) occurs under the situation where the V passage possibility is low or the V passage possibility is high. Then, if the abnormal passage of the specific area occurs in a situation where the V passage possibility is low, the cause may be fraud, and the abnormal passage of the specific area occurs in the situation where the V passage possibility is high. If so, it is considered that the cause thereof is a poor connection of the specific area sensor 39a, a game ball launch, a defect related to the movable piece 150 (a malfunction of the launching device, a ball clogging, a ball bite, etc.). In this way, when some trouble or trouble occurs in the determination of the gaming state after the big hit game based on the presence or absence of V passage during the big hit game, information (judgment type) or identification regarding the hit/miss judgment that triggered the big hit game. It is possible to accurately show the information about the area (abnormal passage of a specific area) to a third party such as a player or a person in a game hall even after the big hit game is over. As a result, it is possible to increase the reliability of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (V confirmation machine), and it is also possible to prevent unnecessary troubles between the player and the game hall.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the determination notification indicating the type of the special symbol hit/miss determination that has triggered the big hit game is displayed on the main display 40 provided in the lower right portion of the game board 2 (outside the gaming area). The image display device 7 (display screen 7a) provided in the center of the game board 2 (display area 7a) gives a notification (specific area error notification) indicating that the specific area abnormal passage has occurred, performed by the inside hit indicator 48. ). Therefore, the determination notification and the specific area error notification are performed by different display devices (notification devices). This makes it easy to distinguish the determination notification from the specific area error notification. In particular, in this embodiment, the hit indicator 48 (first indicator) for making the notification of determination is composed of three LEDs, and the image display device 7 (second display) for making the specific area error notification is It is composed of a liquid crystal display having a larger display size than the hit indicator 48 (LED). Therefore, the specific area error notification by the image display device 7 can be made more noticeable than the determination notification by the hit indicator 48. This makes it easier to distinguish the determination notification from the specific area error notification.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the determination notification is performed under the control of the main control unit responsible for the game control, and the specific area error notification is performed under the control of the sub control unit responsible for the effect control. Therefore, the determination notification can be easily shared by different models, and the specific area error notification can be easily adapted to the design (specification) change according to the model. In particular, since the hit indicator 48 for making the decision notification is included in the main display 40, which is generally provided outside the game area of the game board 2 and shared by different models, the hit display 48 between different models is different. It becomes easier to standardize specifications in. Regarding the specific area error notification under sub-control, the type of the notification device (image display device, panel lamp, frame lamp, speaker, etc.) and notification mode (image display mode, lamp lighting mode, tone color, volume) Etc.) will be easier to diversify.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game ball that entered the V attacker (the second special winning opening 35) in the V round during the big hit game is specified by the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round. It can pass through the area 39. Then, the specific area effective period in which the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 (detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a) is valid is a predetermined period from the start of the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round to the end of the operation. It is until the time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during a period other than the specific area valid period (invalid period), it is considered that the passage is due to some abnormality such as fraudulent activity or failure. Therefore, by determining such a passage to the specific area 39 as an abnormal passage of the specific area (occurrence of an error), it is possible to appropriately perform the determination regarding the abnormal passage of the specific area and the notification of the specific area error.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the count value by the number-of-balls entering counting means in the V round during the big hit game becomes a predetermined value, that is, the V attacker (the second big winning opening 35) is entered. The movable piece 150 operates based on the number of balls reaching a predetermined number. Then, a plurality of values (“2” to “9” in this example) that can be set as the predetermined value (count value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) are the big hits. It is determined in advance according to the type (see FIG. 47), and when a big hit occurs, a value corresponding to the big hit is selected and set (S2009). That is, the predetermined value (count value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) is a variable value. Therefore, depending on a value (that is, a big hit type) set (selected) as a predetermined value that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150, the movable piece 150 is operated at a timing when the number of balls entering the V attacker is small, or the V attacker is small. The operation timing of the movable piece 150 may change, for example, the movable piece 150 may operate at a timing when the number of balls entering the movable piece 150 is close to the specified number (“9” in this example). It is possible to give variations in the operation timing of. Even with the configuration in which the operation timing of the movable piece 150 can be changed as described above, it is possible to appropriately perform the determination regarding the specific area abnormal passage and the specific area error notification, and the determination display by the hit indicator 48 and the specific area are performed. It is possible to accurately indicate the information (abnormal passage of a specific area) related to.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the execution of the specific area error notification (the notification by the first notification means), the power supply by the power supply board 109 is stopped, and then the power switch is turned on to turn on the power. When the power is turned on, the specific area error notification (the notification by the first notification means) that was being executed before the power failure occurred is not executed, but the power-on notification (the notification by the second notification means) associated with the power supply is executed. It is supposed to be done. Therefore, for example, if it is desired to end the specific area error notification before the execution time (error notification period) elapses, the power switch is turned off and then turned on again while the specific area error notification is being executed. Thus, the specific area error notification can be forcibly ended. As a result, it is possible to prevent a specific area error notification, which is a type of notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, from being in vain (more than necessary), and to notify the specific area 39 of the game ball. It is possible to appropriately provide information regarding passage.

In addition, the movable piece 150 is a member that guides (distributes) the game ball entering the V attacker (the second special winning opening 35) to the specific region 39 or the non-specific region 49, and is involved in the game ball in the V attacker. To do. For this reason, the movable piece 150 is usually provided in a part that is difficult to understand at a glance around the game board 2 (game area 3) or the V attacker, such as inside or inside the V attacker (FIG. 46). In addition, the opening patterns of the special winning openings (first special winning opening 30 and second special winning opening 35) during the big hitting game of the present embodiment are the V passing big hit and the V unsuccessful for each of the 7R big hit and the 15R big hit. The opening time, the number of times of opening, and the order of opening are the same as the planned big hit, and the opening pattern is also the same in the V round (fifth round in this example). In combination with these, a change (variation) in the operation timing of the movable piece 150 based on the count value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the number of entering balls in the V round, for example, "V The specific area passing status of the game ball in the V round, such as "when can the game ball that entered the attacker pass through the specific area 39" and "whether the game ball passed through the specific area 39" (V It is possible to make it difficult to determine the passing status).

As a result, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, even when the movement (opening pattern) of the V attacker is watched as in the conventional case, the result of the V round is discriminated (grasp, prediction) before the confirmation. Since it is difficult to do so, it is possible to eliminate a decrease in the enjoyment of the game due to the fact that the result of the V round (whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area) can be determined (predicted) in advance.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the movable piece 150 when the count value by the incoming ball number counting means in the V round (specific round game) becomes the first predetermined value (“1” in this example). Are operated in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode), and when the second predetermined value (in this example, any of “2” to “9”) is reached, the movable piece 150 is moved to the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode). The operation mode) is used. That is, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 can be changed by the count value by the incoming ball number counting means in the V round (specific round game). Therefore, in the V round, it becomes difficult to determine when the situation in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is low or high occurs, and as a result, the specific area of the game ball in the V round is reached. It is possible to make it difficult to determine the passing status.

Further, in this case, in a situation in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is high, at least the number of game balls whose count value by the entering ball number counting means exceeds the first predetermined value is set as the V attacker. If you do not enter the ball, it will not occur. In other words, unless a plurality of game balls enter the V-attacker, a situation in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is high does not occur. This makes it difficult to determine the passing situation of the specific area of the game ball in the V attacker, and it is possible to create a gaming property in which it is necessary to insert a plurality of game balls into the V attacker.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of values that can be set as a predetermined value (count value) that triggers the movable piece 150 to operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) (in this example, " 2" to "9") are determined according to the jackpot type, that is, the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol (see FIG. 47), and based on the type of the jackpot symbol stopped and displayed, a plurality of values are set. Either of them is set. As a result, it is possible to change the operation timing of the movable piece 150 according to the type of the big hit symbol (specific mode) that triggers the big hit game, and the operation of the movable piece 150 is increased by increasing the number of the big hit symbols. It is also possible to diversify the timing. Even if the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is diversified as described above, it is possible to appropriately perform the determination regarding the abnormal passage of the specific area after the operation of the movable piece 150 and the specific area error notification, and the determination by the hit indicator 48. It is possible to accurately indicate the information regarding the specific area (abnormal passage of the specific area) together with the notification.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment has "15R big hit" as a big hit and "7R big hit" with a smaller number of rounds than this, and when the 7R big hit is hit, the big hit is hit. Regardless of whether it is a "V passing big hit" or a "V non-passing big hit", from the beginning of the big hit game, a probability variation challenge production (probability variation challenge game) that challenges the probability variation is performed. Then, the result of the probability variation challenge game, that is, the result of the V round is shown to the player through the success effect based on the passage of the game ball in the specific area in the V round or the failure effect based on the passage of the non-specific area. For this reason, for example, the result of the V round is shown (notified) in a state where the result of the V round has been exposed first based on the V attacker opening pattern or the like as in the conventional case (the state where the V round has already been revealed). Since a situation such as performing an effect cannot occur, it is possible to enhance the existence value (existence meaning) of such an effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the big hit game including the V round (the effect of the probability variation challenge effect in the 7R big hit game in this example), and to improve the interest of the big hit game.

Further, as described above, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 when operating in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) can change depending on the type of 7R big hit (V big hit planned big hit) to be executed. Therefore (see FIG. 47), the execution timing of the success effect in the probability variation challenge effect can also be changed depending on the type of the 7R big hit (V passing planned big hit) to be executed. For this reason, it becomes difficult for the player to determine when the success effect is performed during the V round. That is, it becomes difficult to determine when the game ball entering the V attacker in the V round passes through the specific area 39. As a result, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation and attention to success production execution (that is, V passage) in the probability variation challenge production, and, by extension, the number of rounds compared to other jackpots. It is possible to increase the interest of small jackpot games.

In particular, in the present embodiment, for the “7R eighth big hit” of the V passing big hits, the number of incoming balls (that is the trigger for the operation when the movable piece 150 operates in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) ( The second predetermined value) is “9” (see FIG. 47). When the 7R big hit is the V non-passing big hit, the failure effect is performed based on the fact that the number of passing game balls to the non-specific area 49 is “9” during the V round. For this reason, during the V round, if the success effect is not performed even if the number of game balls entering the V attacker reaches eight, a success effect or a failure effect is generated based on the ninth ball entered. Will be done. Further, in the present embodiment, since the prescribed number of balls that can be entered into the special winning opening in one round game is "9", the ninth entry corresponds to the last entry. There is. From this, in the probability variation challenge production of the present embodiment, it is possible to give the player an expectation for success in probability variation acquisition (that is, V passage) until the final ball in the V round, and as a result, the V round is achieved. It is possible to increase the interest of big hit games including.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the “success production” is performed as the production (specific production) showing the result (that is, the result of the V round) of the probability variation challenge production in the 7R big hit game, the success production is performed. The execution opportunity is that the game ball that has entered the V attacker passes through the specific area 39 (S4412), but the specific area passage (V passage) is the second to ninth attacks on the V attacker. The game ball related to any one of the entering balls. In other words, the execution trigger of the successful effect when the successful effect is performed is limited to one of the plurality of game balls entering the V attacker. As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of interlocking between the passage of a specific area of the game ball (V passage) and the execution of the successful effect, and to give the effect less tension.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, from the start of the 7R big hit game to the production (specific production) showing the result of the probability variation challenge production, the player's expectation of selection production, challenge production, etc. An effect for raising (pre-specification effect) is performed (see FIG. 49). As a result, it is possible to more effectively increase the player's expectation until the production (success production or failure production) showing the result of the probability variation challenge production is performed (until the result of the V round becomes clear). .

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39, a V passage notification effect is produced, and by this V passage notification effect, the player is notified that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39. Shall be definitely shown. By performing this V passage notification effect together with the success effect (see FIG. 49(e1)), the V passage notification effect is performed in association with the execution of the success effect, so that there is no contradiction in the effect and the effect is produced. It is possible to enhance the effect.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, parts that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of parts that are common to the first embodiment (configuration, operational effects, etc.) will be omitted.

In the first embodiment described above, the fifth round during the big hit game was set as the V round, and the V round was performed once during the single big hit game. On the other hand, in the present embodiment (Embodiment 2), V rounds are performed a plurality of times during the big hit game. Specifically, during the big hit game, the third round, the fifth round, and the seventh round of the odd rounds (see FIG. 6) in which the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened It is assumed that V rounds are performed three times in total during one big hit game. If the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in at least one V round of a plurality of V rounds (three times in this example), the gaming state after the big hit game is a high probability state based on the V passage. Is configured to be. In the following, the third round V round (first round V) is referred to as “first round V”, the fifth round V (second round V) is referred to as “second round V”, and seventh round. The third V round (the third V round) is also referred to as the “third V round”.

Also, regarding the operation timing of the movable piece 150 in the V round in the present embodiment (Embodiment 2), as shown in FIG. Since the number of balls, that is, the count value (predetermined value) that can be counted by the incoming ball number counting means is predetermined, the operation timing according to the type of jackpot to be executed is set based on this. (S2009). The operation pattern of the movable piece 150 according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment described above, that is, the "short opening operation pattern (first operation mode)" and the "long opening operation pattern (second operation mode)". In each V round, the first operation is performed in the “short open operation pattern” and the second operation is performed in the “long open operation pattern”.

Specifically, also in the present embodiment, in S2009 of the special symbol determination process (S1106), the movable piece operation timing according to the type of the big hit is set. Here, in the present embodiment, the correspondence between the “big hit type” and the “first predetermined value and the second predetermined value” shown in FIG. 50 is stored in advance in the ROM of the main controller 80 (value storage). Means), and based on this, for each of the “first V round”, “second V round” and “third V round”, “first predetermined value (c1)” and “second predetermined value ( c2)” is set. Of these, the first predetermined value (c1) is set to "1" for all big hits, regardless of the kind of big hits, as in the first embodiment described above.

On the other hand, with regard to the second predetermined value (c2) set for the planned V passing big hit, one of “2” to “9” is set for any of the first V round to the third V round, depending on the type of big hit to be executed. The value is set. For example, as shown in FIG. 50, when the big hit this time is the 7R first big hit, the second predetermined value (c2) is not set in the first V round and the third V round, and the second predetermined value is set in the second V round. "5" is set as (c2). Further, when the big hit this time is the 7R sixth big hit, the second predetermined value (c2) is not set in the first V round and the second V round, and “7” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the third V round. Is set. Further, when the big hit this time is the 7R fifth big hit, the second predetermined value (c2) is not set in the first V round, and “9” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the second V round. At the same time, “5” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the third V round. Further, when the big hit this time is the 7R big hit, the second predetermined value (c2) is not set in the third V round, and “8” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the first V round. At the same time, “4” is set as the second predetermined value (c2) in the second V round. Similarly, for the V passage planned jackpots other than these, the second predetermined value (c2) is set based on the correspondence shown in FIG.

Here, the second predetermined value (c2) is set in a plurality of V rounds of the first V round to the third V round, like the 7R fifth big jackpot and the 7R eighth big jackpot, which is performed first. It is assumed that the count value (the number of incoming balls to the V attacker) by the incoming ball number counting means in the V round does not reach the value set as the second predetermined value (c2). That is, as the second predetermined value (c2), when a value that is equal to or close to the specified number of V attackers (“9” in this example) is set, a value smaller than that is set. , Danger (risk) that the count value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the number of entering balls counting means does not reach the second predetermined value (c2) within the prescribed opening time of the V attacker (25 seconds in this example). Will increase. It is rare for a specified number of game balls to enter the V-attacker within the specified opening time of the V-attacker, but despite the fact that the player has won the planned V-pass jackpot, the number of incoming balls to the V-attacker is insufficient. However, it is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the movable piece 150 misses the opportunity to operate in the long open motion pattern (the opportunity to pass V), and it is also severe for the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, if the second predetermined value (c2) of the V round to be performed first is equal to or close to the specified number (“9” in this example), the subsequent V round is also cautioned. The second predetermined value (c2) is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 50, the second predetermined value (c2) is set for all of the first V round to the third V round for the 15R eleventh big jackpot among the planned V passing jackpots. This is, as described in the first embodiment, in the case of the 15R 11th big hit, the opening effect showing the start of the 15R big hit game related to the big hit is transferred to the highly accurate and high base state with the acquisition of a large number of prize balls. It is a production that gives an impression of the start of the big hit game on the premise (for example, the display of the character image of "super big hit" or "V big hit"), and the player who sees this plays the game ball during the V round. It is common to be sure that you will pass V. Nevertheless, although the possibility is extremely low, as described above, the number of balls entering the V attacker during the V round is insufficient, and the movable piece 150 operates in the long open motion pattern (an opportunity to pass V). It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game, and it is terrible for the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second predetermined value (c2) is set for all of the first to third V rounds of the 15R eleventh jackpot. Note that the setting mode of the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value shown in FIG. 50 is merely an example, and various modes other than this can be adopted.

Next, an effect (special game effect) performed during the 7R big hit game of the present embodiment will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, the probability variation challenge production is performed from the start of the 7R big hit game to the end of the V round (fifth round), and when the big hit being executed is the V pass planned big hit, the V pass in the V round is performed. Based on the success effect, based on the fact that nine game balls have passed the non-specific area 49 in the V round in the case of the V non-passing big hit, the failure effect is performed (see FIG. 49). reference). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the V round is performed in the third round, the fifth round, and the seventh round, the probability variation is bet is bet in each of the three V rounds (first V round to third V round). Production (hereinafter, also referred to as "probability change chance production"). Then, when the production (success production) indicating the success of the probability variation acquisition is performed in the first V round or the second V round, the probability variation chance production is not performed in the remaining V rounds, and the result of the previous probability variation chance production (success variation acquisition success) is performed. It is supposed that the round effect of a mode according to it is performed.

Here, as the probability variation chance effect of the present embodiment, for example, the challenge effect that has been performed from the second round to the fourth round of the 7R jackpot game of the first embodiment described above is completed in one V round and succeeds or fails. Examples include an effect of ending the game, an effect of displaying "success" and "failure" in a roulette format, and an effect showing success or failure of the probability variation acquisition (V passage) in units of one V round.

In the 7R jackpot game of this embodiment, not only the V round of the V non-passing planned jackpot (7R 9th jackpot, 7R 10th jackpot) but also the V passing planned jackpot (7R 1st jackpot to 7R 8th jackpot) Even in the V round, the second operation (long opening operation pattern) of the movable piece 150 may not be performed, and all the game balls entering the V attacker may pass through the non-specific area 49. For example, in the case of the 7R first big hit, the second operation of the movable piece 150 is not set in the first V round, and the second operation of the movable piece 150 is set in the second V round. In such a case, in the previous 1st V round, an effect indicating a probability variation acquisition failure, that is, a failure effect based on the fact that 9 game balls have passed the non-specific area 49 in the V round, as in the first embodiment described above. Need to do. Similarly, in the case of the 7R sixth big hit, the second operation of the movable piece 150 is not set in the first V round and the second V round, and the second operation of the movable piece 150 is set in the third V round. .. Even in such a case, it is necessary to perform the failure effect in the first V round and the second V round. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the non-specific area detection sensor processing (S208a) shown in FIG. 51 is performed instead of the non-specific area detection sensor processing (S208) of the first embodiment shown in FIG. Note that, in FIG. 51, the same processes as the non-specific area detection sensor process (S208) of the first embodiment are denoted by the same step numbers as those of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 51, in the non-specific area detection sensor processing (S208a) of the present embodiment, the processing of S2415 and S2416 is added to the non-specific area detection sensor processing (S208) of the first embodiment, The other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment. In S2415, whether or not the V round (any of the 1st V round to the 3rd V round) of the jackpot game relating to any of the "7R 1st jackpot to 7R 8th jackpot" which is the V passing planned jackpot is being executed. Is determined (S2415), and if it is being executed (YES in S2415), the process proceeds to S2416. If it is not being executed (NO in S2415), the process is ended.

In S2416, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2416). If the V flag is ON (YES in S2416), the process is terminated, and if the V flag is not ON (NO in S2416), that is, the V flag If is OFF, the process proceeds to S2413. The V flag is a flag that can be set in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 35), and is turned ON based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V round (passing through the specific area 39). become. When it is determined that the V flag is ON in S2416, the count value (the number of balls entered into the V attacker) by the number of entered balls counting means becomes the second predetermined value (c2) in the V round in this big hit game. Based on that, the movable piece 150 performs the second operation (long opening operation pattern), and the gaming ball has passed the specific area 39. In this case, since the success effect and the V-pass notification effect are performed based on the V passage (S4414, S4415), it is not necessary to perform the failure effect triggered by the passage of the non-specific area 49. Therefore, if it is determined in S2416 that the V flag is ON, the process is ended.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2416 that the V flag is not ON (OFF) (NO in S2416), the V round (the 1st V round-the 7th 8th big hit to the 7R 1st big hit) In the 3rd V round), nine game balls may pass through the non-specific area 49 before the second operation (long opening operation pattern) of the movable piece 150, so in this case, in S2413 Move to processing. As a result, in the first V round or the second V round in the V passage planned big hit (7R first big hit to 7R eighth big hit), before the second operation (long opening operation pattern) of the movable piece 150 (before the V passage). In addition, it is possible to perform a failure effect based on the fact that the nine game balls have passed the non-specific area 49.

[Operation and effect of Example 2]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, V rounds (specific round games) are performed a plurality of times (three times in this example) during the big hit game. Then, for at least one of the plurality of V rounds, a predetermined value (second predetermined value) that triggers the movable piece 150 to operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) is set according to the type of the big hit. One or both of the V round that sets the predetermined value and the value that is set as the predetermined value are made different according to the jackpot type. As a result, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 in a plurality of V rounds can be varied. That is, it is difficult to understand in which V round the movable piece 150 operates in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode) and at what timing the movable piece 150 operates in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode). It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the passing situation of the specific area of the game ball through a plurality of V rounds.

In particular, for each of a plurality of V rounds, various predetermined round values (second predetermined values) that trigger the movable piece 150 to operate in the long open motion pattern (second motion mode) are set. Then, it is possible to change the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 by the count value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the number of entering balls counting means. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to determine the specific area passing situation of the game ball in a plurality of V rounds.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability variation chance betting for the probability variation acquisition is performed in each of the plurality of V rounds during the big hit game. Then, in which V round the movable piece 150 operates in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode) and at what timing the movable piece 150 operates in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode) until the successful production is performed. It is difficult to determine whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area 39 by operating in ). As a result, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation and attention to the success effect, and eventually the effect effect of the big hit game including the V round (in this example, the 7R big hit game produces a probability change chance effect). It is possible to enhance the effect) and improve the interest of the big hit game.

In particular, the operation of the movable piece 150 is set by variously setting a predetermined value (second predetermined value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) through a plurality of V rounds. The timing (timing at which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39) and the execution timing of the success effect based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 where the movement of the movable piece 150 facilitates the passage of the game ball are varied. It is possible to change. As a result, with the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to make it more difficult to determine the passing status of the game ball in the specific area.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the trigger for operating the movable piece 150 in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode) for at least two or more V rounds of the plurality of V rounds during the big hit game. By setting a predetermined value (second predetermined value) that becomes, even if the movable piece 150 that should operate in the long open movement pattern in the previous V round does not operate and the V round ends, It is possible to generate the V passage by operating the movable piece 150 again in the long open operation pattern in the V round. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the big hit game ends without passing the V due to a shortage of the number of balls entering the V attacker in the V round despite the big hit for passing the V. It will be possible.

Also in this embodiment, it is possible to execute the determination notification by the hit indicator 48 described in the first embodiment and the specific area error notification by the image display device 7, the frame lamp 66 and the like. Therefore, also in the present embodiment, it is possible to obtain the same operational effect as the first embodiment regarding the determination notification and the specific area error notification. In particular, in the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the V round a plurality of times during the big hit game, and the operation timing of the movable piece 150 in the V round varies depending on the type of the big hit, so the big hit game is triggered. It is significant to indicate (notify) the information (judgment type) regarding the hit/miss judgment and the information (abnormal passage through the specific area) regarding the specific area.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, parts that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of parts that are common to the first embodiment (configuration, operational effects, etc.) will be omitted. The main configuration of the present embodiment described below can be applied to the second embodiment.

In the first embodiment described above, by the specific area sensor detection processing (S207) shown in FIG. 35, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during a period (invalid period) other than the specific region valid period (by the specific region sensor 39a). If it is detected), the passage is determined to be a specific area abnormal passage, the main control board 80 transmits an invalid period passage command to the sub control board 90, and the specific area error notification is performed based on this.

Here, during the period (invalid period) other than the specific region valid period, the period from the start of the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round to the elapse of a predetermined time after the end of the operation (the specific region valid period) is excluded. All the periods are included, which include a big hit game, a V round, a game other than the big hit game, and the like. Further, when the movable piece 150 operates in the long open movement pattern in the V round, the V round is still completed even after the specific area effective period accompanying the start of the operation of the movable piece 150 has passed depending on the operation timing. Sometimes it doesn't. Therefore, for example, when the movable piece 150 operates in the long opening operation pattern in the V round, the game ball entering the V attacker cannot pass V due to the ball biting of the movable piece 150, and then the specific area. Irregular events such as the ball biting and V passing during the V round after the expiration of the effective period are possible, though unlikely. In such a case, according to the above-described specific area sensor detection processing (S207), the V passage after the ball bite is disengaged is determined to be the specific area abnormal passage because it is the passage in the invalid period, and the V in the V round is exceeded. Despite the passage (effective V passage), the specific area error notification is given, and the high probability state is not reached after the big hit game. This may give the player a feeling of distrust and may damage the trust in the game.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the game ball passes through the specific region 39 during a period other than the specific region valid period (invalid period), if the passage is in the V round, the passage is abnormally passed through the specific region. The specific area error is not notified and the specific area error is not notified. The specific area sensor detection processing (S207a) of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that, in FIG. 52, the same processes as the specific region detection sensor process (S207) of the first embodiment are denoted by the same step numbers as those of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 52, in the specific area detection sensor processing (S207a) of the present embodiment, the processing of S2042a is added to the specific area detection sensor processing (S207) of the first embodiment. Is similar to the specific area detection sensor processing (S207). S2402a, if the passage of the game ball to the specific region 39 (detection of the game ball by the specific region sensor 39a) is not in the specific region effective period (YES in S2401, NO in S2402), that is, a period other than the specific region effective period This is a process executed when the vehicle passes through the specific area 39 in the (invalid period).

In S2402a of the specific area detection sensor processing (S207a) according to the present embodiment, the period other than the specific area effective period is in the V round, that is, the passage timing of the game ball to the specific area 39 is in the V round. It is determined whether there is any (S2402a). As a result, when the V round is not in progress (NO in S2402a), an invalid period pass command is set (S2405), and this processing ends. On the other hand, in the V round (YES in S2402a), the V flag is turned on (S2403), the specific area passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2404), and this processing is ended.

[Operation and effect of Example 3]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, if it is determined in S2402a of the specific area detection sensor processing (S207a) that the V round is in progress, the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 this time is invalid. Although it is a passage during the period, it is considered to be passage during the V round (effective V passage), and it is not determined to be the specific area abnormal passage. That is, in the V round, the determination regarding the abnormal passage of the specific area is not performed (the occurrence of an error is not determined). Therefore, the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the V round is processed as an effective V passage regardless of whether the specific area is in the valid period. This makes it possible to prevent the specific area error notification from being excessively performed. Further, since the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 in the invalid period under the condition excluding the V round is determined to be the specific area abnormal passage (the occurrence of an error), the determination related to the specific area abnormal passage and the specific area error It is possible to perform the notification appropriately.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, parts that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of parts that are common to the first embodiment (configuration, operational effects, etc.) will be omitted. The main configuration of the present embodiment described below can be applied to the second embodiment and can be combined with the configuration of the third embodiment.

As described above, in the V round of the big hit game related to the V passing big hit, since the movable piece 150 operates in the long opening operation pattern, the game ball entering the V attacker (the second special winning opening 35) is in the specific area. In the V round of the big hit game related to the V non-passing big hit, the movable piece 150 only operates in the short opening operation pattern, so that the V attacker (the second big winning opening 35) is passed. The game ball that entered the ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 39. However, even in the V round of the V non-passing big hit, it cannot be said that the game ball never passes the specific area 39 as long as the movable piece 150 operates, and although it is unlikely, the V passing is possible. Sex remains. For this reason, in the above-described first embodiment, in the specific area detection sensor process (S207), V is passed in the planned V passage jackpot that assumes V passage, and V in the V non-passage jackpot that is not assumed to be V passage. In either case of passing, a specific area passing command is set (S2404), and when the sub control board 90 receives the command, the V passing in the V passing planned jackpot and the V non-passing jackpot are hit. The V passage notification effect is performed without distinguishing from the V passage.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when an irregular event such as V passing in the V round of the V non-passing planned jackpot or V not passing in the V round of the V passing scheduled jackpot occurs, It is configured to be able to notify the effect. Hereinafter, the specific area sensor detection processing (S207b) of this embodiment that realizes the configuration will be described with reference to FIG. Note that, in FIG. 53, the same steps as the specific area detection sensor processing (S207) of the first embodiment have the same number of steps as those of the first embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 53, in the specific area detection sensor processing (S207b) of the present embodiment, the processing of S2046 to S2410 is added to the specific area detection sensor processing (S207) of the first embodiment. The processing is the same as the specific area detection sensor processing (S207). S2406 and S2407 are when the passage of the game ball to the specific region 39 (detection of the game ball by the specific region sensor 39a) is in the specific region valid period (YES in S2401, YES in S2402), that is, in the V round. It is a process executed when the game ball passes V. Further, in S2408 to S2410, when the game ball has not passed through the specific region 39 (detection of the game ball by the specific region sensor 39a) (NO in S2401), that is, the game ball passes V in the V round. This is a process that is executed when not.

In S2406 of the specific area detection sensor processing (S207b) according to the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the type of big hit that triggered the V passing (V flag ON) this time is "V non-passing big hit". (S2406) If it is determined that it is not the "V non-passing big hit" (NO in S2406), that is, if it is the "V passing big hit", this process is terminated without performing the process of S2407. On the other hand, when the type of the big hit that triggered the V passing this time is the “V non-passing big hit” (YES in S2406), the irregular passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2407), and this processing is executed. Finish. The reason why the irregular passing command is set in this way is that it is an irregular event that V is passed in the V round even though the V non-passing big hit is a big hit. Such V passage in the V non-passing big hit can be regarded as a kind of error relating to passage of the game ball to the specific area 39.

When the irregular passage command set in S2407 is transmitted from the main control substrate 80 to the sub control substrate 90, the production control microcomputer 91 of the sub control substrate 90 which receives the command sends the irregular passage notification command to the image control substrate. Send to 100. In response to this, the image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data for notifying that irregular V passage (also referred to as “irregular V passage”) from the ROM of the image control board 100, and reads the image data. Irregular V passage notification based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In the present embodiment, the character (message) of "Irregular V passage" is displayed on the display screen 7a as the irregular V passage notification by the image display device 7 (see FIG. 54(b)). This message is displayed until a predetermined display time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from occurrence of irregular V passage (start of message display), and automatically ends when the display time elapses. As described above, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the V round (specific area valid period), the V passage notification effect is performed by the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and the display screen 7a is displayed. The letter "V" is displayed in the approximate center. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the character "Irregular V Pass" related to the irregular V passage notification is added below the character "V" related to the V passage notification effect, and the letter "V" related to the V passage notification effect. It is displayed smaller than the font size. This is because the irregular V passage notification is a supplementary notification (supplementary explanation) regarding V passage. It should be noted that the mode of the irregular V passage notification is not limited to this embodiment, and various modes such as displaying other characters (messages), displaying figures and symbols in addition to the characters, etc. It is possible to take

The above is the processing when V passage (including irregular) occurs in the V round, but when it is determined in S2401 that the specific area sensor is not ON (OFF) (NO in S2401), that is, If the game ball has not passed V, it is determined whether or not the V round is completed (S2408), and if it is determined not to be completed (NO in S2408), without performing the processing of S2409 and S2410, This process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the V round is completed (YES in S2408), it is determined whether or not the V round is due to the planned V passing jackpot (S2409), and it is determined that it is not due to the V passing planned jackpot. (YES in S2409), that is, if it is the V round of the V non-passing big hit, this process is finished without performing the process of S2410. This is because V passage does not usually occur in the V round of the V non-passing big hit. On the other hand, if the completed V round is due to the V passing planned jackpot, the irregular non-passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2410), and this processing is finished. In this way, the irregular non-passing command is set, in the V round of the big hit game related to the V passing big hit, as long as the big hit game (round game) is normally performed by firing the game ball normally, the V attacker It is normal for the game ball entering the ball to pass through the specific area 39, but nevertheless, the V round is completed without passing through V because it is an irregular event. Such V non-passage in the V passage planned jackpot can also be regarded as a kind of error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39.

When the irregular non-passing command set in S2410 is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub-controlling board 90, the production control microcomputer 91 of the sub-controlling board 90 which receives the command displays the irregular non-passing notification image as an image. It is transmitted to the control board 100. In response to this, the image control microcomputer 101 reads out image data for notifying that irregular V non-passage (also referred to as “irregular V non-passage”) has occurred from the ROM of the image control board 100. The irregular V non-passage notification based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As the irregular V non-passage notification by the image display device 7, in the present embodiment, the character (message) "V did not pass..." is displayed slightly below the center of the display screen 7a (Fig. 54(c). See)). This message is displayed until a predetermined display time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the completion of V round (start of message display), and automatically ends when the display time elapses. In this embodiment, the character "V did not pass..." related to the irregular V non-passage notification is smaller than the character "V" related to the V passage notification effect, and the irregular V passage notification is generated. It is displayed in the same size as or smaller than the characters of "Irregular V passage". This is because the irregular V non-passage notification indicates that there is a disadvantage for the player that the probability change cannot be obtained. The mode of the irregular V non-passage notification is not limited to this embodiment, and various characters (messages) may be displayed, and in addition to characters, figures and symbols may be displayed. Aspects can be adopted.

Further, regarding the determination as to whether or not the V round is completed (S2408), "completion" here means that all the V rounds that can be executed during the big hit game have ended. That is, for example, when the V round is performed once (for one round) during the big hit game as in the first embodiment, it means that the one V round is finished, and the big hit game as in the second embodiment. When V rounds are performed a plurality of times, it means that the final V round of the plurality of times is completed.

Further, in this embodiment, the irregular V passage notification (the message display of "irregular V passage" shown in FIG. 54(b)) and the irregular V non-passage notification ("V passage not shown in FIG. 54(c)" are shown. After the end of the big hit game, the variable display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times), or if the big hit occurs before reaching the predetermined number of times. It executes until the big hit occurs (first notification means). Therefore, for a while after the jackpot game is over, the player or the clerk of the gaming hall can confirm that the irregular V passage or the irregular V non-passage has occurred in the previous jackpot game. In this embodiment, the execution time (execution period) of the irregular V passage notification and the irregular V non-passage notification are the same time (period), but may be different times (period). .. Moreover, you may comprise so that these notifications may be complete|finished according to the end of the big hit game in which irregular V passage or irregular V non-passage has occurred.

Here, an unexpected situation such as a power failure occurs or the power switch of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (power supply board 109) is turned off during execution of the irregular V passage notification or execution of the irregular V non-pass notification. By doing so, it is assumed that the supply of power from the power supply board 109 to various boards and devices/equipment (see FIG. 5) is stopped, and then the power switch is turned on to turn on the power. In this case, as described in the first embodiment, the power-on process (S4001 to S4003) is executed when the power is turned on, and the power-on notification (message display, notification sound output) is executed during that period. (Second notification means) At this time, the irregular V passage notification and the irregular V non-passage notification that were being executed before the power failure occurred are not executed. This is because in the present embodiment, the irregular V passage notification and the irregular V non-passage notification are not targeted for backup due to the occurrence of the power failure, and the power source is being supplied while the irregular V passage notification and the irregular V non-passage notification are being executed. This is because, when a power failure occurs and the power supply by the power supply board 109 is stopped, the data relating to the execution of the notification is cleared at that time. Therefore, for example, when it is desired to end the irregular V passage notification before the execution time (irregular V passage notification period) elapses, the power switch is turned off once again while the irregular V passage notification is being executed. By turning it ON, the irregular V passage notification can be forcibly ended. This also applies to the irregular V non-passage notification.

In the present embodiment, both the case where V passes in the V round of the V non-passing big hit and the case where V does not pass in the V round of the big hit game related to the V pass big hit are dealt with respectively. Although the notification is made, the notification may be made to only one of them.

[Operation and effect of Example 4]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when the V passes in the V round of the V non-passing jackpot, the "irregular V passage notification" is performed, and the V passing in the V round of the V passing jackpot. If not, the “irregular V non-passage notification” is given. Therefore, when an irregular event regarding V passage such as V passage in the V round related to the V non-passing jackpot or V non-passing in the V round relating to the V passing jackpot occurs, that effect is played. It is possible to inform the person. As a result, it is possible to enhance the notification content together with the determination notification and the specific area error notification, and to increase the reliability of the game.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, while the irregular V passage notification or the irregular V non-passage notification (notification by the first announcing means) is being executed, the power supply by the power supply substrate 109 is stopped, and thereafter, When the power switch is turned on and the power is turned on, the irregular V passage notification or irregular V non-pass notification (informing by the first announcing means) that was being executed before the occurrence of the power interruption is not executed and the power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the notification (notification by the second notifying means) is executed. Therefore, for example, if it is desired to end the irregular V passage notification before the execution time (irregular V passage notification period) elapses, the power switch is turned off once again while the irregular V passage notification is being executed. By turning it ON, the irregular V passage notification can be forcibly ended. As a result, it is possible to prevent the irregular V passage notification, which is a kind of notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, from being unnecessarily performed (more than necessary), and the game ball to the specific area 39. It is possible to appropriately provide information regarding passage of the vehicle. Similarly, when it is desired to end the irregular V non-passage notification before the execution time (irregular V non-passage notification period), the power switch is temporarily turned off during execution of the irregular V non-passage notification. By turning it ON again, the irregular V non-passage notification can be forcibly ended. As a result, it is possible to prevent the irregular V non-passage notification, which is a kind of notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, from being in vain (more than necessary), and the game to the specific area 39 It becomes possible to appropriately provide information regarding the passage of the ball.

In particular, regarding the irregular V passage, for the player, the profit (privilege) of shifting to the probability variation game state (second game state) after the big hit game is finished is obtained, and the profit is obtained. It is considered that there are not a few players who feel that the irregular V passage notification being executed (continued) for a while will hinder the effect display during the probability variation game performed on the display screen 7a. For such a player, the forced termination of the irregular V passage notification by turning the power on again is useful. As for the irregular V non-passage, the player cannot obtain the profit (privilege) of shifting to the probability variation game state (second game state) after the big hit game ends, and thus the profit cannot be obtained. It is considered that a considerable number of players feel uncomfortable that the irregular V non-passage notification is executed (continued) for a while under such a situation. For such a player, the forced termination of the irregular V non-passage notification by turning the power on again is useful.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, parts that are different from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and descriptions of parts that are common to the first embodiment (configuration, operational effects, etc.) will be omitted. The main configuration of this embodiment described below can be applied to the above-described second and third embodiments.

In the above-described first embodiment, the "probability variation challenge effect" is performed as the big hit game effect (special game effect) related to the 7R big hit, and the success effect and the V passage notification effect (based on the V passage in the V round (the fifth round)). The character display of "probable variation GET!!" was performed (see FIG. 49). Further, the success effect and the V-passage notification effect are supposed to be executed for both the V-passing big hit and the V-non-passing big hit. That is, in the above-described first embodiment, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the special game (V round) (when the game area is detected by the specific area sensor 39a), the passage (detection) is detected. It was supposed to notify the occurrence of V passage at that time.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as the big hit game effect (special game effect) related to the 7R big hit, among the probability variation challenge effects described in the first embodiment, the "challenge selection effect" is performed in the first round and the second round, and the challenge is performed. "Challenge production" following the selection production is to be performed in 3 to 7 rounds, and "Announcement production" following the challenge production is performed as a variation production accompanying the variation display of the first (first) special symbol after the jackpot game is over. I am supposed to. In other words, during the 7R big hit game, there is no notification about whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39 in the V round, and the change effect after the big hit game is notified of the presence or absence of the passage.

When the big hit game related to the 7R big hit (7R big hit game) is executed, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the V round, a specific area passage command is issued in the specific area sensor detection process (S207) by the game control microcomputer 81. It is set (S2404), and the command is transmitted to the sub control board 90. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 in the V round and ends the V round, the non-specific area passage command is set in the non-specific area sensor detection processing (S208) by the game control microcomputer 81 ( S2414), the command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90. When the sub-control board 90 receives the specific area passage command or the non-specific area passage command, the reception command analysis processing (S4302) by the effect control microcomputer 91 performs processing based on the reception of those commands.

Here, in the received command analysis process (S4302) according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, when a specific area passage command is received in the 7R big hit game (YES in S4412, YES in S4413), a successful effect designation The command and the V passage designation command are set (S4414, S4415), while if the non-specific area passage command is received (YES in S4416), the failure effect designation command is set (S4417). When any of the commands set in this way is transmitted to the image control board 100, whether the success effect and the V passage notification effect are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (see FIG. 49(e1)). ), a failure effect is executed (see FIG. 49(e2)).

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the specific area passage command is received in the 7R big hit game (YES in S4412, YES in S4413), the success effect designation command and the V passage designation command shown in FIG. 44 are set (S4414, Instead of S4415), as shown in FIG. 55, a process of turning on the V passage flag provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is performed (S4414a). On the other hand, when the non-specific area passage command is received in the 7R big hit game (YES in S4416), the V provided in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 instead of the failure effect designation command set (S4417) shown in FIG. Processing for turning on the non-passage flag (S4417a) is performed. Then, until the 7R jackpot game ends (until the 7th round ends), a challenge effect (see FIG. 49(c)) is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 in accordance with the progress of the round game. (S4418, S4419). When the specific area passage command is received in the 15R big hit game (YES in S4412, NO in S4413), the V passage designation command is set as in the first embodiment (S4415).

When the ending command is received from the main control board 80 (YES in S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 terminates the challenge effect that has been performed in the previous three rounds to seven rounds in the ending effect selection process (S4411). The command (command at the end of special game) for executing the effect for notifying as the ending effect is set. When the command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the ending effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

After that, in the variation effect start process (S4402) accompanying the start of the variation display of the first special symbol after the jackpot game is over, the V passage flag and the V non-passage flag are referred to, and the V passage flag is ON. When the non-passage flag is OFF, the variation production pattern including the success production (announcement production) is set as the variation production pattern related to the variation display, the V passage flag is OFF, and the V non-passage flag is ON. In this case, a variation effect pattern including a failure effect (announcement effect) is set as the variation effect pattern related to the variation display (S4505). When a variation effect start command for starting a variation effect based on the variation effect pattern thus set is set (S4506) and the variation effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100, the display screen of the image display device 7 is displayed. On 7a, a variation effect including a success effect or a variation effect including a failure effect is executed (not shown). In addition, the "variable production including success production" may be a mode in which the success display is notified as a result of the challenge production in the previous 7R big hit game together with the variable display of the production design 8, and the "failure production". “Variation effect including” may be a mode of notifying that the probability variation acquisition has failed as a result of the challenge effect in the previous 7R big hit game together with the variation display of the effect symbol 8. By executing the variable effect including these notifications, the player determines whether or not the current (after the 7R big hit game) game state is the high probability state, that is, the result of the V round (V of the previous 7R big hit game). It is possible to recognize whether or not the vehicle has passed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when an irregular event such as the irregular V passage or the irregular V non-passage described in the fourth embodiment occurs in the V round of the 7R jackpot game, it is to that effect. Not configured to notify. That is, in this embodiment, the configuration of the fourth embodiment is not adopted. As long as the game performance is such that the result of the V round (presence or absence of V passage) is not notified during the 7R big hit game, it is to notify that fact when an irregular V passage or irregular V non-passage occurs, that 7R big hit game. This is against the game playability of. In addition, even if irregular V passage or irregular V non-passage occurs in the 7R big hit game V round, by performing the variable effect corresponding to the first variation display after the 7R big hit game ends, Since the result of the challenge production (special game production) performed in the 7R jackpot game can be notified, there is no problem even if the irregular V passing notification or the irregular V non-passing notification is not performed during the 7R jackpot game. ..

[Operation and effect of Example 5]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the V round (specific round game) of the 7R big hit game (the specific area sensor 39a detects the game ball). However, the success effect and the V passage notification effect based on the passage are not executed, and even if the V round ends without passing through the specific area 39 in the V round (non-specific area sensor). Even if the game ball is detected by 49a), the failure effect based on the passage is not executed. In other words, during the 7R big hit game, the result of the V round (presence or absence of V passage) is never notified. Thereby, the big hit game effect (special game effect) performed during the 7R big hit game including the V round, that is, the challenge selection effect performed in the first round to the second round and the challenge effect performed in the third round to the seventh round are played. It is possible to attract the interest of the player and enhance the effect of the performance during the big hit game, which in turn makes it possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the result of the challenge effect (special game effect) performed during the 3rd to 7th rounds of the previous 7R big hit game in the change effect relating to the first change display after the end of the 7R big hit game. It is a notification. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest to the first (first time) change effect after the 7R jackpot game is over, and the player's expectation for the probability change, continuing from the previous 7R jackpot game. It is possible to effectively increase the tension and the like.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as in the case of the above-described first embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area effective period (outside the specific area effective period), it is specified. The occurrence of a region error is determined, and the specific region error notification is executed. Therefore, during the 7R big hit game, the result of the V round (whether or not the V has passed) is not notified at all, but when a specific area error occurs, that effect is notified. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform the error determination and the specific area error notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game as well as the reliability of the game.

In the present embodiment, the notification (V passage notification effect) based on the passage of the game ball (V passage) to the specific area 39 in the V round related to the 7R big hit game is not performed during the big hit game. The notification based on V passage (V passage notification effect) may not be performed even during the 15R big hit game during the big hit game. In addition, in the present embodiment, in the V round related to the 7R big hit game, a notification indicating that the V ball has not passed (V non-passage) when the V ball ends without the V ball passing through the V round, the big hit game. It was supposed that the V non-passage was informed by performing a failure production in the subsequent variable production, but not informing the V non-passage also in the 15R big hit game during the big hit game, and thereafter. It is also possible to notify the non-passage of V by the variation effect.

Although the first to fifth embodiments have been described as the embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments and the description language of each claim is not departing from the scope described in each claim. The present invention is not limited to the above, and it is possible to appropriately add an improvement based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have, and to the range that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the hit indicator 48 (first indicator) provided in the lower right portion of the game board 2 (outside the game area) notifies the determination, and the center of the game board 2 (in the game area). The image display device 7 (second display device) provided in the image display device 7 (second display device) performs the specific region error notification, and the image display device 7 (display device) that performs the specific region error notification is larger than the display size of the hit display device 48 that performs the determination notification. The display size of the screen 7a) was larger. On the other hand, in the display device that performs the determination notification and the display device that performs the specific area error notification, the former display size may be made larger than the latter display size, or both display sizes may be the same. The display size of the display used for the notification can be set arbitrarily.

Further, the specific area error notification can be performed not by the image display device (liquid crystal display) but by one or a plurality of LEDs provided in the center decoration body 10 like the effect display 102, or the character information can be displayed. It is also possible to use a dot display. When the specific area error notification is performed by the dot display, the display may be provided in a predetermined space inside or outside the game area. The outside of the game area includes game machine components other than the game board such as a front frame and a plate (the same applies hereinafter).

Further, it is also possible to perform the determination notification by using a liquid crystal display, a 7-segment display, or a dot display instead of using a plurality of LEDs (three in the embodiment) such as a hit indicator. Is. When the determination notification is performed by the 7-segment display device or the dot display device, for example, the display showing the first special symbol hit determination in the special symbol hit determination determination that triggered the big hit game is "1", the second special It is possible to indicate the type of special symbol hit/miss judgment by setting the display showing the symbol hit/miss judgment to "2". Further, when the specific area error notification is performed by the dot display, it is possible to indicate the occurrence of the abnormal passage of the specific area by displaying a simple character such as "V error" that can be expressed by the dot display. Is. In addition, when the determination is notified by a liquid crystal display, a 7-segment display or a dot display, the display may be provided in a predetermined space inside or outside the game area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination notification and the specific area error notification are performed by different display devices (notification devices), but these notifications may be performed by one display device. For example, a determination notification area and a specific area error notification area are provided on the display screen of one liquid crystal display device such as the image display device 7 of the above-described embodiment, and in each notification area, the type and the specific area of the special symbol hit/miss determination are performed. You may comprise so that the character, figure, symbol, etc. which show abnormal passage may be displayed. In this case, it is possible to make the sizes of the determination notification area and the specific area error notification area different or the same. In addition, both the determination notification area and the specific area error notification area can be provided avoiding the effect design display area in which the effect symbols are variably displayed and the effect hold display area in which the effect hold is displayed. Alternatively, the determination notification area can be provided so as to avoid the effect symbol display area and the effect hold display area, and the specific area error notification area can be provided so as to overlap with the effect symbol display area when performing the specific area error notification. is there.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination indicator is provided by the hit indicator 48 included in the main indicator 40, and the execution period (determination alert period) of the determination indicator is set as the big hit period. On the other hand, for example, when the execution period of the determination notification is from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the end of the big hit game related to the big hit, the special symbol display device 41 (included in the main display device 40) It is also possible to perform the determination notification by the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 42a).

That is, for example, when the big hit symbol is displayed (stopped display) on the first special symbol indicator 41a and the big hit game is executed, the big hit symbol is displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a until the big hit game is finished. It remains displayed. This is because the variable display of the special symbol is not executed (unexecutable) during the big hit game. In this case, it can be said that the display of the big hit symbols by the first special symbol display 41a indicates that the type of the special symbol hit determination that triggered the big hit game is the first special symbol hit determination.

Also, when the execution period of the determination notification is a predetermined period after the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) and the big hit game related to the big hit is finished, the special symbol display device 41 (first special symbol display device 41a, first It is possible to notify the determination by the 2 special symbol display 42a). For example, when the big hit symbol is displayed (stopped display) on the first special symbol display device 41a and the big hit game is executed, and the game state becomes a high base state after the end of the big hit game, and the game is advanced by right hitting, the If the special base 1 number of balls at the beginning of the high base state occurrence (start) is "0", the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed during the high base state, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Since the variable display of the first special symbol is prioritized, the possibility that the variable display of the first special symbol is performed during the high base state is extremely low. In such a case, the display of the big hit symbol by the first special symbol indicator 41a is maintained even in the high base state thereafter, and during that time, the type of the special symbol right/wrong determination that triggered the big hit game is the first special symbol right/wrong. It can be said that this is a judgment. Therefore, the special symbol display 41 (the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 42a), it is possible to perform the determination notification.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation pattern of the movable piece 150 that can guide (allocate) the game ball that has entered the V attacker (the second special winning opening 35) to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 (short). Depending on the opening operation pattern or the long opening operation pattern, the V passing possibility in the V round is made different (making V passing easy or V passing difficult). On the other hand, with the opening of the V attacker as a trigger, the movable piece (movable member) is operated in a fixed manner (constant cycle), and as the V attacker opening pattern, a short opening pattern that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter. By providing a long open pattern that facilitates the entry of game balls, it is possible to change the V passage possibility in the V round. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to perform the determination notification, the specific area error notification, the irregular V passage notification, and the irregular V non-pass notification in the V confirmation device shown in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the determination notification is performed under the control of the main control unit responsible for the game control, and the specific area error notification is performed under the control of the sub control unit responsible for the effect control. On the other hand, it is also possible to issue the determination notification under the control of the sub-control unit or the specific area error notification under the control of the main control unit. Further, it is also possible to perform the determination notification and the specific area error notification under the control of the main control section, and to perform the determination notification and the specific area error notification under the control of the sub control section. For example, when considering the diversification of the notification mode, the configuration of performing the notification under the control of the sub-control unit is more suitable than the configuration of performing the notification under the control of the main control unit, and is simple (simple). If the notification mode is sufficient, the configuration in which the notification is performed under the control of the main control unit is more suitable than the configuration in which the notification is performed under the control of the sub control unit. In the above-described embodiment, the notification device for making the determination notification and the specific area error notification is the display device such as the hit display device 48 (LED), the image display device 7 (liquid crystal display device), and the frame lamp 66. The determination notification and the specific area error notification are not limited to visual ones, and for example, a sounding device such as a speaker can be used, or various display devices can be used in combination. The same applies to irregular V passage notification and irregular V non-passage notification.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the “first predetermined value (c1)” and the “second predetermined value (as the count value by the number-of-balls counting means) entering the V attacker that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150. c2)”, and the “first predetermined value (c1)” is a fixed value (“1” in the embodiment) that defines the operation timing in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode), and the “second predetermined value” is set. The value (c2)” is set as a variation value (“2” to “9” in the embodiment) that defines the operation timing in the long open operation pattern (second operation mode) (see FIGS. 47 and 50). However, the “first predetermined value (c1)” does not have to be a fixed value, and may be a variable value like the “second predetermined value (c2)”.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, only the second predetermined value (variable value, “2” to “9” in the embodiment) that defines the operation timing in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) of the movable piece 150. However, the first predetermined value (fixed value, "1" in the embodiment) that defines the operation timing in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) is also set for each big hit (each time the big hit game is started). , Was set according to the type of jackpot (type of jackpot design) (S2009). However, when the number of balls entering the V attacker in the V round (count value by the number of entering ball counting means) becomes the first predetermined value (“1” in the embodiment), the movable piece 150 is always opened in the short opening operation pattern. If it is decided to operate in the (first operation mode), the first predetermined value corresponding to this fixed value is set as a default value (default value) from the beginning in the program, and in S2009 Alternatively, only the second predetermined value corresponding to the variation value may be set according to the big hit type (big hit symbol).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable piece 150 can operate at most twice in one V round (one V round), but it may operate at least three times. In this case, for example, the number of times of the first operation (short opening operation pattern) of the movable piece 150 in the above-described embodiment is increased to two times, three times, and four times, or two times of the movable piece 150 in the V passing planned big hit. It is conceivable to increase the number of times of the second operation (long opening operation pattern) to 2, 3, 4, or both of these times. By doing this, for example, depending on the type of jackpot, the number of operations in each operation pattern of the movable piece 150 in the V round, and a predetermined value (number of balls entered) that triggers the operation of the operation (for example, the second time or the third time). By setting various relations with the count value by the counting means), it is possible to further diversify the number of operations and the operation timing of the movable piece 150. As a result, it is possible to make it more difficult to determine the passing status of the game ball in the specific area, and it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine equipped with the V round.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the operation pattern of the movable piece 150 in the V round, a short opening operation pattern for operating the movable piece 150 for 80 ms (an operation pattern in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is relatively low). ) And a long-opening operation pattern for operating the movable piece 150 for 3000 ms (an operation pattern in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area 39 is relatively high), but there are more operations than this. It may be provided with a pattern. For example, the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39, such as a pattern for operating the movable piece 150 for 500 ms, a pattern for operating the movable piece 150 for 1000 ms, a pattern for operating the movable piece 150 for 2000 ms, a pattern for operating the movable piece 150 for 5000 ms, etc. It is also possible to provide various operation patterns that can be changed more finely. In this case, for example, as described above, the number of operations of the movable piece 150 in one V round is increased, and the jackpot type, the operation pattern of the movable piece 150, and the number of balls entering the V attacker that triggers the operation ( By setting various relations with the count value of the number of entered balls counting means), it becomes possible to set more various operation modes and operation timings of the movable piece 150.

For example, there are four types of operation patterns of the movable piece 150: “Pattern A with an operation time of 80 ms”, “Pattern B with an operation time of 500 ms”, “Pattern C with an operation time of 1000 ms”, and “Pattern D with an operation time of 3000 ms”. It is assumed that there are three types of big hits: a first big hit, a second big hit, and a third big hit. Among these, in the first big hit, the pattern A and the count value are the pattern A when the count value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the entrance count counting means is “1” and the pattern C and the count value when the count value is “3”. In the case of “6”, the movable piece 150 is operated in the pattern B. In the second big hit, the movable piece 150 has the pattern B when the count value is “2”, the pattern C when the count value is “4”, and the pattern B when the count value is “7”. Shall be operated. In the third big hit, the movable piece 150 has the pattern A when the count value is “1”, the pattern C when the count value is “5”, and the pattern D when the count value is “9”. Shall be operated.

In this way, by determining the operation pattern and the operation timing (count value that is an operation trigger) of the movable piece 150 in various modes according to the type of the big hit, the game ball entering the V attacker during the V round is V. It is possible to make the possibility of passing and the timing of passing V more diversified. As a result, it is possible to make it even more difficult to determine the situation in which the game ball passes through the specific area in the V round, and it is possible to improve the interest of the gaming machine equipped with the V round. The above-described operation pattern of the movable piece 150 and the manner of setting the number of balls entered into the V attacker (count value by the number of entered ball counting means) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 are merely examples, and various modes are adopted. It is possible. Further, for the operation pattern of the movable piece 150 that influences the V-passing possibility of the game ball, it is possible to consider not only the operation time but also the number of operations, for example.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the number of balls entering the V attacker (count value by the number-of-entered-balls counting means) is "1" in both V rounds of the planned V passing big hit and the V non-passing big hit. In addition, although the first operation of the movable piece 150 is performed in the short opening operation pattern, the operation of the movable piece 150 in the short opening operation pattern does not have to be provided for the V passage planned big hit. This is because the planned V passing jackpot is a jackpot that assumes V passing in the V round.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable piece 150 can operate a plurality of times per V round (up to twice in the embodiment), but the number of times the movable piece 150 operates per V round. May be once. In this case, for example, according to the jackpot type, the operation pattern of the movable piece 150 in the V round is set to an operation pattern in which the possibility of the game ball passing through to the specific area is low (for example, a short opening operation pattern) or to the specific area. The operation pattern is set to have a high possibility of passing a game ball (for example, a long opening operation pattern), and the number of balls (count value by the number-of-balls counting means) entering the V attacker that is the operation trigger is set for each operation. do it. By doing so as well, similarly to the first and second embodiments described above, it is possible to make the operation timing of the movable piece 150 in the V rounds have variations, and it is difficult to determine the specific area passing situation of the game ball. Is possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of rounds of the big hit game has two types of “7R” and “15R”, but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the type of round number (that is, The type of jackpot) may be three or more types, or may be only one type. Further, the opening patterns of the first special winning opening 30 and the second special winning opening 35 (V attacker) are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and for example, the opening time per opening, the number of times of opening, and each round. The type of the special winning opening to be opened, the opening order, and the like can take various modes.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the specific area 39 is opened for 3000 ms (3 seconds) as an operation pattern (second operation mode) of the movable piece 150 in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is relatively high. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a mode in which the specific area 39 is opened for 1 second three times, a mode in which the specific area 39 is opened for 1 second is performed once and then an operation for opening for 2 seconds is performed once, and the specific area 39 is set for 10 seconds Various modes can be adopted, such as a mode in which the opening operation is performed once and a mode in which the specific region 39 is opened until the end of the V round.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the “probability variation challenge production” and the “probability variation opportunity production” are performed as the big hit game production (special game production) related to the 7R big hit. It is not limited to the examples. For example, as a big hit game effect related to the 7R big hit, a so-called "battle effect" in which an ally character and an enemy character battle each other is performed, and a probability change is obtained by displaying a scene in which the ally character wins (the enemy character is defeated) in the battle effect. It may be an indicator of success. Further, in the second embodiment described above, the probability variation chance effect is performed in each of a plurality of V rounds. However, as in the first embodiment, a series of effects is performed over a plurality of rounds. May be. In this case, it is desirable to indicate whether or not the probability variation has succeeded (result of the V round) at the end timing of the final V round. This is because the generation timing of V passage (the operation timing of the movable piece 150) can be variously changed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the movable piece 150 is operated on the basis of the count value by the incoming ball number counting means in the V round reaching a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value). However, the movable piece 150 may be operated based on the count value by the discharge number counting means reaching a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value). That is, instead of the count value of the incoming ball number counting means, the count value of the discharged number counting means may be used as a reference that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150. In principle, the count value by the discharge number counting means before V passage in the V round (that is, the number of game balls detected by the non-specific area detection sensor 49a) is calculated by the entrance ball counting means before V passage in the V round. It is equal to the numerical value (that is, the number of game balls detected by the second special winning opening sensor 35a), and the count value (discharge number) by the discharge number counting means is eventually the number of game balls entered into the V attacker. Is. When the movable piece 150 is operated based on the count value of the discharge number counting means, it is possible to more effectively prevent V passage due to fraudulent activity. The discharge detection sensor (for example, the non-specific area detection sensor 49a) to be counted by the discharge number counting means is normally a ball that is included in the path in which the game ball in the V attacker (the second special winning opening 35) flows down. Since it is provided on the downstream side (back side) of the entrance detecting sensor (for example, the second special winning opening sensor 35a) to be counted by the number counting means, the discharge detecting sensor having such a positional relationship is provided. It is difficult to cheat.

When the movable piece 150 is operated on the basis that the count value by the discharge number counting means reaches a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value), the value set as this predetermined value is the value of the V attacker. The value is set to be smaller than the specified number (for example, “9”) (“specified number-1” or less). When the count value by the discharge number counting means in the V round reaches the prescribed number, the prescribed number of balls (the last ball) to the V attacker in the V round has already been detected, and the opening/closing member 37 becomes V. This is because the attacker is closed and it is impossible to enter the V attacker. That is, the V round has ended, and even if the movable piece 150 is operated under such a situation, there is no game ball that can pass through the specific area 39.

Further, when the movable piece 150 is operated based on the count value by the discharge number counting means reaching the predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value), the operation pattern (operation time, number of operations of the movable piece 150). Etc.) is set in consideration of the time, distance, etc. until the game ball that enters the V attacker after the game ball (that is, the discharge ball) that triggered the operation of the movable piece 150 reaches the specific region 39. Is desirable. When the movable piece 150 is operated on the basis that the count value by the ball count counting means reaches a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value) as in the above-described first and second embodiments, the operation is performed. Although the game ball (that is, the game ball that has entered the V attacker) itself that has triggered the above can pass through the specific area 39, the count value by the discharge number counting means is a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value). This is because when the movable piece 150 is operated on the basis of the above, the game ball (discharge ball) itself that triggered the operation does not pass through the specific area 39.

That is, when the movable piece 150 is operated on the basis of the count value by the discharge number counting means reaching the predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value), the operation allows the movable piece 150 to pass (open). This is because the game ball that can pass through the specific area 39 is a game ball (following game ball) that enters the V attacker in the same V round after the game ball (discharging ball) that triggered the operation. Therefore, when the movable piece 150 is operated on the basis of the count value by the discharge number counting means becoming a predetermined value (first predetermined value, second predetermined value), a long opening operation pattern of the movable piece 150 (second operation). Aspect) is an operation pattern in which a subsequent game ball can pass through the specific area 39, such as a longer operation time (4 seconds or more) than that in the above-described embodiment or maintaining an operation state until the end of the V round. It is reasonable to do so. On the other hand, the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) may be set to a mode in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is low (substantially impossible), as in the above-described embodiment.

In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined value (which triggers the movable piece 150 to operate in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) is distinguished by distinguishing between the “V pass planned big hit” and the “V non-passed big hit”. The second predetermined value) is set only for the “V passing big jackpot”, but the “V passing big jackpot” and the “V non-passing big jackpot” are not distinguished, and all the big jackpots go to the specific area 39. It is also possible to set a predetermined value that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 in such a manner that the game ball can be passed through. As the operation pattern of the movable piece 150 in this case, for example, the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) similar to that of the above-described embodiment and the above-described operation although the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 are possible. It is possible to provide an operation pattern (third operation mode) that is less likely to pass than the long opening operation pattern, or to provide only the third operation mode without providing the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode). Is.

As the third operation mode in this case, for example, the fact that the timing at which the game ball reaches the specific area 39 and the opening timing of the specific area 39 coincide with each other is more limited than in the first and second embodiments described above. The aspect which does is mentioned. Specifically, the operating time of the movable piece 150 is set to 1 second, or the operation (opening the specific area) with the operating time of 0.5 seconds to 1 second is performed a plurality of times (for example, three times). A mode in which the game ball can be passed through to, but is not guaranteed (promise) of the passing (a mode in which the possibility of passing is not 100%) can be exemplified. This makes it possible to increase the player's nervousness (exciting feeling) with respect to passing V in the V round. In this case, a plurality of predetermined values (counted values by the number of incoming balls counting means and the number of discharging counting means) that act as the operation of the movable piece 150 in one V round are provided, and the movable piece 150 is provided in one V round. Can be operated a plurality of times, such as performing a V round a plurality of times during one big hit game, the movable piece 150 can operate a plurality of times in the third operation mode during one big hit game. It is desirable to have a configuration. This is because the player's sense of tension and expectation for passing V can be increased, and the interest in the big hit game (V round) can be further improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the player is provided with a game privilege of generating a high-probability state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area 39 in the V round during the big hit game (during special game). However, the privilege in the present invention is not limited to the occurrence of the high probability state. For example, a high base state in which a game ball enters the starting opening at a high frequency, a variation time shortened state in which the variation time of identification information is shorter than usual (time saving state), and the like, which gives some benefit to the player. If it exists, the content (type) of the privilege does not matter. Further, one benefit may be given or a plurality of benefits may be given based on the game ball having passed through the specific area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the value to be set in the probability variation counter based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area is set to "200", and the number of executions of the special symbol win/loss determination in the high probability state becomes "200". , A specification that the special symbol hit determination from the next time onward will be performed in a low probability state, that is, a high-probability state is not guaranteed until the next big hit occurs However, the value set in the probability variation counter can be appropriately set according to the specifications of the gaming machine. For example, in generating a high-probability state based on the game ball having passed through a specific area, set "10000" in the probability variation counter, and in other words, until the number of executions of the special symbol hit/miss judgment reaches 10,000, Then, it is also possible to apply the present invention to a specification (so-called "V certain loop machine") in which a high probability state is substantially guaranteed until the next big hit. Alternatively, in addition to the probability variation counter, for example, a counter (big hit counter) that counts the number of big hits in a high probability state is provided, and the number of big hits (the count value of the big hit counter) is set to a predetermined number (eg, “5”). Then, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called "V certainty set machine") of a specification that always (forcedly) has a low probability state after the jackpot game related to the predetermined number of times (for example, the "fifth time") is hit. It is also possible to apply.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second special figure reservation digestion (variation display of the second special symbol) is prioritized over the first special figure reservation digestion (variation display of the first special symbol) (so-called "so-called" “Priority digestion” and “priority change”), but the invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which the first special figure hold digestion (variation display of the first special symbol) and the second special figure hold digestion (variable display of the second special symbol) are performed in the order of starting ball entry, or the first special symbol hold The configuration may be such that the digestion and the digestion of the second special map reservation are performed in parallel (so-called “simultaneous digestion”, “simultaneous variation”). Further, the first special figure reservation digestion (variation display of the first special symbol) may be prioritized over the second special figure reservation digestion (variation display of the second special symbol).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the big hit probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by deactivating/activating the probability varying function, but the kind of jackpot probability (number) Is not limited to this, and it is possible to set three or more types of probabilities, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). Good. Furthermore, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , Providing a plurality of types of probability conditions that define the relationship between a low probability and a high probability, and any one of the plurality of types of probability conditions can be set (selectable) at power-on of a gaming machine, for example. Good.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference invention 1)
Conventionally, a special symbol win/loss determination is made based on the entry of a game ball into the starting opening (game ball detection), and when a specific result is derived as a result of the win/loss determination, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Whether or not to make the gaming state after the special game more advantageous than usual, based on the presence or absence (passage/non-passage) of the game ball to the specific area during the special game in the possible gaming machine A game machine of the type that determines is known. In this type of gaming machine, a special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area is relatively low, and a special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area is relatively high are provided. A configuration is adopted in which the execution ratio (executability) of the special game is made different depending on the type of the starting opening (condition of the success/failure determination) that triggers the success/failure determination (for example, see JP 2012-245172 A).

In the gaming machine of the type described above, the game state after the special game is finished is determined depending on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area during the special game, so there is a concern about troubles and troubles related to the determination. This is because the presence or absence of passage of the game ball to the specific area is determined by a mechanical element, and the result influences the game development and affects the profit given to the player. Therefore, it is important to increase the reliability of the game by accurately showing the information regarding the hit/no hit judgment and the passage of the game ball to the specific area to the player or the person in the game hall.

This Reference Invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to make the game state after the special game end more than usual based on whether or not a game ball has passed through a specific area during the special game. Is to increase the confidence in the game of the gaming machine that decides whether or not to make an advantageous game state.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems,
First determination means capable of performing determination based on game ball detection,
Second determination means capable of performing determination based on game ball detection,
A game state control means capable of controlling the game state when the determination is executed;
Special game executing means capable of executing a special game based on the result of the determination being a specific result,
A variable ball entrance in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game,
A specific area through which the game ball entering the variable ball entrance can pass,
The gaming state has a first gaming state and a second gaming state which is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
Based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the special game, the game state after the end of the special game becomes the second game state,
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than that of the first special game,
A gaming machine in which the result of the determination by the second determining means is a specific result is more likely to execute the second special game than the result of the determination by the first determining means is a specific result. ,
When the result of the determination is a specific result and the special game is executed, a determination notification unit capable of notifying which of the first determination unit and the second determination unit has executed the determination,
Error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area,
An error notification means capable of reporting the error based on the occurrence of the error is determined,
The main point is to provide.

According to such a gaming machine, when the special game is executed, the determination that triggered the special game (the determination that has derived the specific result) is made by the first determination means or the second determination means. It is possible to separately notify the information regarding whether or not the information regarding the error when it is determined that the error regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area, which is the trigger for determining the game state after the end of the special game, is determined. Become. Therefore, for example, in the event of any trouble or trouble in determining the game state after the special game based on the presence or absence of passage of the game ball to the specific area during the special game, information regarding the determination that triggered the special game It is possible to accurately show the information about the passage of the game ball to the specific area to the player or the person in the game hall. As a result, it becomes possible to increase the reliability of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above,
The gist is that the notification by the determination notification means and the notification by the error notification means are performed by different notification devices.

According to such a gaming machine, notification by the determination notification means (also referred to as “determination notification”) and notification by the error notification means (also referred to as “error notification”) are performed by different notification devices. This makes it easy to distinguish the determination notification from the error notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2 described above,
The judgment display means gives the notification on the first display,
The gist is that the notification by the error notification means is performed by a second display device having a display size different from that of the first display device.

According to such a gaming machine, the determination notification and the error notification are performed by the first display device and the second display device having different display sizes, respectively. This makes it easier to distinguish the determination notification from the error notification.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 described above,
A detection means capable of detecting passage of a game ball to the specific area is provided,
The gist of the error determining means is to determine that the error has occurred when the detection by the detection means is performed during a period other than a predetermined valid period during which the detection by the detection means is valid.

According to such a gaming machine, when the detection by the detection means is performed when the detection by the detection means capable of detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area is not in the valid period (outside the valid period), The detection may be caused by some abnormality such as fraud or failure. Therefore, by determining that an error has occurred when detection is performed by the detection means outside such a valid period, it is possible to appropriately perform error determination and error notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area. Becomes

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-4 described above,
The special game is composed of a plurality of round games,
The plurality of round games include a specific round game that determines whether or not to set the game state after the special game is the second game state,
The variable entrance is for changing the possibility of entering a game ball at least in the specific round game,
The gist is that the error determination means does not determine the occurrence of the error in the specific round game.

According to such a gaming machine, when the specific round game is executed during the special game, the occurrence of an error is not determined in the specific round game. Here, regardless of whether the special game to be executed is the first special game or the second special game, that is, regardless of whether the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is relatively low or high, In the specific round, the game ball entering the variable ball entrance may pass through the specific area. Therefore, in the specific round in which the game ball may pass the specific area, determining the occurrence of an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area may lead to excessive error notification. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the error notification from being excessively performed by adopting a configuration in which the occurrence of an error is not determined in the specific round.

According to the reference invention 1 described above, a gaming machine that determines whether or not to set the gaming state after the special game is more advantageous than the normal gaming state based on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area during the special game. It is possible to increase the trust in the game.

(Reference invention 2)
Conventionally, a variation display of identification information is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting opening, and when a specific display result is derived as the display result of the variation display, a special game advantageous to the player can be executed. In the gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the special gaming to a more advantageous gaming state than usual, based on whether or not the gaming ball has passed (passed/non-passed) to the specific area during the special game. A type of gaming machine is known (for example, see JP 2012-245172 A).

Gaming machines of the type described above have already become well-known, and the effects performed by such gaming machines are uniform. For this reason, it is becoming difficult to improve the enjoyment of the game.

This Reference Invention 2 is made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to determine the game state after the end of the special game based on the presence or absence of passage of the game ball to the specific area during the special game. It is intended to improve the enjoyment of the game of the gaming machine.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems,
A variable display means capable of performing variable display of identification information,
A game state control means capable of controlling the game state when the variable display is executed;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result,
A variable ball entrance in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game,
A specific area through which the game ball entering the variable ball entrance can pass,
The gaming state has a first gaming state and a second gaming state which is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
Based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the special game, the game state after the end of the special game becomes the second game state,
A game machine having, as the special game, a first special game and a second special game having a higher possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area than the first special game,
Production execution means capable of executing production,
And a detection means capable of detecting passage of the game ball to the specific area,
The effect execution means,
During the execution of the special game, whether the special game is the first special game or the second special game is notified of the passage of the game ball to the specific area when the detection unit detects the special game. The main idea is to execute a predetermined special game effect without doing so.

According to such a gaming machine, either the first special game in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is relatively low or the second special game in which the possibility of passing is relatively high is executed. Even if the passing of the game ball to the specific area is detected during the special game, the fact is not notified and a predetermined special game effect is executed. As a result, regardless of the type of special game to be executed, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the special game effect that is performed during the special game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above,
The special game is composed of a plurality of round games,
The plurality of round games include a specific round game that determines whether or not to set the game state after the special game is the second game state,
The variable entrance is for changing the possibility of entering a game ball at least in the specific round game,
The effect execution means is to perform the special game effect without notifying the passage of the game ball to the specific area when the detection means detects the specific round game.

According to such a gaming machine, among a plurality of round games that form a special game, there is a possibility that a game ball will enter the variable ball entrance in at least a specific round game, and it will be specified in that particular round game. Even if the passage of the game ball to the area is detected, the fact is not notified, and the special game effect is executed. Thereby, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest to the special game effect performed during the special game including the specific round game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2 described above,
Equipped with error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area
The error determination unit determines that the error has occurred when the detection by the detection unit is detected when the detection by the detection unit is not a predetermined valid period in which the detection is valid,
The effect is to perform a predetermined error notification effect based on the determination that the error has occurred.

According to such a gaming machine, when the detection by the detection unit is detected when the detection by the detection unit capable of detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area is not valid (outside the valid period), The detection may be due to some abnormality such as fraud or failure. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately perform error determination and error notification related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area by determining that an error has occurred when the detection unit detects the value outside the valid period. Becomes As a result, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game as well as the reliability of the game.

According to the reference invention 2 described above, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game of the gaming machine that determines the gaming state after the special game is finished based on the presence or absence of passage of the game ball to the specific area during the special game.

(Reference invention 3)
Conventionally, a variation display of identification information is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the starting opening, and when a specific display result is derived as the display result of the variation display, a special game advantageous to the player can be executed. In the gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the special gaming to a more advantageous gaming state than usual, based on whether or not the gaming ball has passed (passed/non-passed) to the specific area during the special game. A type of gaming machine is known (for example, see JP 2012-245172 A).

In the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, when some trouble or trouble occurs in the passage of the game ball to the specific area, it is generally notified. However, the notification regarding the occurrence of such a defect or trouble may hinder the progress of the game or make the player feel uncomfortable. For this reason, it is desired to appropriately notify the passage of the game ball to the specific area.

The Reference Invention 3 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide appropriate notification regarding passage of a game ball to a specific area.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems,
A variable display means capable of performing variable display of identification information,
A game state control means capable of controlling the game state when the variable display is executed;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result,
A variable ball entrance in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game,
A specific area through which the game ball entering the variable ball entrance can pass,
The gaming state has a first gaming state and a second gaming state which is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
A gaming machine in which the game state after the special game ends is the second game state based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the special game,
Power supply means for receiving power supplied from the outside and supplying power to the game machine,
A first notification means capable of executing a notification regarding the passage of a game ball to the specific area;
A second notification means capable of performing a predetermined notification when the power supply by the power supply means is started,
When the power supply by the power supply means is started after the power supply by the power supply means is stopped during the notification by the first notification means, the notification by the first notification means is not performed. The gist is to execute the notification by the second notification means.

According to such a gaming machine, the electric power to the gaming machine is notified during the execution of the notification (the notification by the first announcing means) regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area, which serves as a trigger for determining the game state after the special game is finished. When the supply is stopped and then the supply of electric power is started (restarted), the notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area that was being executed before the stop of the supply of electric power (the notification by the first notification means) is issued. The predetermined notification (notification by the second notification means) is executed when the power supply is started without being executed. Therefore, the notification ends when the supply of power is stopped while the notification about the passage of the game ball to the specific area is being executed, and at the time of starting (restarting) the supply of power thereafter, only the notification accompanying the start Will be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area from being performed unnecessarily (more than necessary), and as a result, appropriately notify the passage of the game ball to the specific area. It becomes possible.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 described above,
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than that of the first special game,
The gist of the first notification means is to execute a notification indicating that a game ball has passed the specific area in the first special game.

According to such a gaming machine, when the first special game having a relatively low possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is executed, the game ball has passed the specific area in the first special game. In that case, notification to that effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to appropriately perform the notification when the game ball has passed through the specific area although it is unlikely to pass through the specific area.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 or Reference Invention 3-2 described above,
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than that of the first special game,
The gist of the first notification means is that, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area in the second special game, a notification to that effect is executed.

According to such a gaming machine, when the second special game having a relatively high possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area is executed, the game ball passes through the specific area in the second special game. If not, a notification to that effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to appropriately notify when the gaming ball has not passed though it is highly likely that it will pass through the specific area.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3 described above.
Equipped with error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area,
The gist of the first notification means is to notify the error when the error determination means determines that an error has occurred.

According to such a gaming machine, when it is determined that an error relating to the passage of the game ball to the specific area that triggers the determination of the gaming state after the end of the special game is determined, the notification of the error is executed. This makes it possible to appropriately perform error notification when an error relating to passage of the game ball to the specific area occurs.

According to the reference invention 3 described above, it is possible to make appropriate the notification regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific region.

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b production design display area (production design display section), 8 production design, 20 first starting opening, 21 second starting opening, 30 first big winning opening, 35 2nd big winning opening (V attacker), 35a 2nd big winning opening sensor, 39 specific area, 39a specific area sensor, 40 main display, 41a 1st special symbol display (first special symbol display part), 41b 2 special symbol display (second special symbol display), 48 per indicator, 49 non-specific area, 49a non-specific area sensor, 80 main control board (main control section), 90 sub-control board (sub-control section), 100 image control board (image control unit), 150 movable piece.

Claims (1)

A win/fail judgment means capable of executing a win/fail judgment,
A variation display means capable of performing variation display of identification information triggered by the execution of the hit determination,
A game state control means capable of controlling the game state when the variable display is executed;
Special game execution means capable of executing a special game based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result,
A variable ball entrance in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change during the special game,
A specific area through which the game ball entering the variable ball entrance can pass,
The gaming state has a first gaming state and a second gaming state which is more advantageous than the first gaming state,
Based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the special game, the game state after the end of the special game becomes the second game state,
The special game includes a first special game and a second special game in which the possibility of passing a game ball to the specific area is higher than that of the first special game,
There are a first hit determination and a second hit determination in the hit determination,
It is more preferable that the result of the variable display triggered by the second win/loss judgment is the specific display result than the result of the variable display triggered by the first win/fail judgment is the specific display result. A gaming machine with a high possibility of playing a game,
Power supply means for receiving power supplied from the outside and supplying power to the game machine,
A power-on notification means capable of executing power-on notification associated with the start of power supply by the power supply means,
Error determination means capable of determining the occurrence of an error related to the passage of the game ball to the specific area,
An error notification means capable of executing notification of the error based on the occurrence of the error is determined,
When the display result of the variable display is the specific display result and the special game is executed, the winning/unlocking determination that triggered the special game is either the first winning/unwinning determination or the second winning/unwinning determination. The determination notification for notifying whether or not, the determination notification means that can be executed from the time the specific display result is displayed until the next specific display result is displayed ,
When the supply of power by the power supply means is started after the supply of power by the power supply means is stopped during execution of the error notification and the determination notification, the power source is not executed without performing the error notification. A gaming machine characterized by executing the notification at the time of input and executing the determination notification in the same manner as before the power supply was stopped.

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