JP6738094B2 - 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.

In a conventional gaming machine, a first starting port and a second starting port are provided, and when a game ball enters the first starting port, the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) is variably displayed, and the second starting port. When the game ball enters the ball, the second identification information (for example, the second special symbol) is variably displayed, and when the first identification information or the second identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific display mode, a predetermined profit is given to the player. It is known that a special game that can be played becomes feasible.

As a gaming machine of this type, it is easier to variably display the second identification information and progress the game than to variably display the first identification information. A gaming machine has been proposed which is configured to be advantageous to the player. In the gaming machine having such a configuration, the second starting port is a variable type starting port in which the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port is usually after the special game. It is generally possible to shift to a gaming state higher than the gaming state (hereinafter, also referred to as a "high frequency state"). Then, in the normal game state, the variable display of the first identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port becomes the main body of the game, and by shifting from this state to the high frequency state, the second starting port The variable display of the second identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the game becomes the main body of the game, whereby the player can advantageously proceed with the game (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2006-223417, A

However, in the gaming machine as described above, in which the second identification information is more advantageous than the first identification information, despite the fact that the variable display of the first identification information is the normal game state in which the game is the main subject, 2 There is a possibility that an act of inserting a game ball into the second starting opening may be performed in order to repeatedly display the 2 identification information so as to obtain a profit. Such an act that impairs the original game property is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a variable display of the first identification information in a game machine in which the second identification information is more advantageous than the first identification information. This is to suppress an act that impairs the original game play in a normal game state in which the game is played.

The gaming machine of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems,
It is a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to a player, based on that the identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. hand,
As the starting opening, there is a first starting opening and a second starting opening in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change.
As the identification information, first identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening, and second identification that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. Have information and
When the special game is executed based on the second identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode, rather than when the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode. Is more likely to increase the amount of profit that can be given to the player,
The gaming state in which the variable display is executable includes a normal state and a high-frequency state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting opening is higher than in the normal state,
Can be set to the high frequency state as the game state after the special game,
A pending storage means capable of storing a variable display of the identification information which has not been executed as a pending,
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the variable display based on the entering ball can be stored as a pending number, and when the game ball enters the first starting port, the number can be changed based on the entering ball. It is assumed that the display is on hold and less than the number that can be stored,
In the high-frequency state, the first identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, as compared with the case where the special game is executed based on the second display mode being stopped and displayed in the high-frequency state. better when the particular is the special game based executed is characterized by high configurability before Symbol frequent state.

In addition, another gaming machine of the first invention,
It is a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to a player, based on that the identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. hand,
As the starting opening, there is a first starting opening and a second starting opening in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change.
As the identification information, first identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening, and second identification that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. Have information and
When the special game is executed based on the second identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific mode, rather than when the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific mode. Is more likely to increase the amount of profit that can be given to the player,
As a gaming state in which the variable display of the identification information can be executed, at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the frequency of entering a game ball into the second starting opening is higher than that in the first gaming state. , Game state control means controllable to,
And a pending storage means capable of storing a variable display of the unexecuted identification information as a pending,
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the variable display based on the entering ball can be stored as a pending number, and when the game ball enters the first starting port, the number can be changed based on the entering ball. It is assumed that the display is on hold and less than the number that can be stored,
The game state control means can control the game state after the special game to the first game state or the second game state,
In the first gaming state, the second identification information is stopped in a specific manner than when the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific manner. When the special game is executed based on the display, the possibility that the game state after the special game will be the second game state is low,
In the second gaming state, the first identification information is stopped in a specific manner, as compared to the case where the special game is executed based on the second identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific manner. When the special game is executed based on the display, it is more likely that the game state after the special game will be the second game state.

According to the gaming machine of the first invention, the amount of profit that can be given to the player is larger when the special game related to the second identification information is executed than when the special game related to the first identification information is executed. Therefore, the second identification information is more advantageous to the player than the first identification information in terms of the profit obtained by the special game. Then, as a game state in which the variable display of the identification information can be executed, there is a first game state and a second game state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting opening is higher than that in the first game state. Therefore, in the first gaming state, the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode and the special game related thereto is executed, and the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode and the special game related thereto is executed. It is less likely that the game state after the special game will be the second game state if it is executed. That is, in the first game state, the first identification information is more advantageous for the player than the second identification information in terms of the transition to the second game state. Therefore, in the first gaming state in which the variable display of the first identification information is the main subject of the game, even if the second identification information is changed and displayed, there is almost no merit for the player to obtain, and in the first gaming state It can be said that it is advantageous for the player to advance the game mainly by the variable display of the first identification information and aim at the transition to the second game state. As a result, in the first gaming state, the action of inserting the game ball into the second starting opening in order to variably display the second identification information, even though the variation display of the first identification information is the main subject of the game. (Acts that impair the original playability) can be suppressed.

According to the present invention, in a gaming machine in which the second identification information is more advantageous than the first identification information, an action that impairs the original playability in the first gaming state in which the variable display of the first identification information is the main subject of the game is performed. It becomes possible not to be done.

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 concerning the example of the present 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 gaming machine. It is a table showing a correspondence between a hit type and a special winning opening opening pattern. 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 flow chart of starting opening sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of a general 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 process. 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 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 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 flow chart of the special symbol changing process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors product processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flow chart of the number of reserved balls. 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 processing at the time of passing a gate. It is a flow chart of variation production start processing. It is a flow chart of variation production end processing. It is the (A) big hit judgment table and (B) big hit classification judgment table of Example 2. 9 is a table showing correspondences between jackpot types and jackpot opening patterns according to the second embodiment.

Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In addition, in the following, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display of the symbol, and the game ball that entered the variable ball entrance that can enter based on the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed. The present invention is a pachinko game machine of “one type and two types” capable of executing a big hit game capable of giving a predetermined amount of game profit (eg, prize ball) to a player when passing a predetermined specific area. An example in which is applied will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first 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 game board 2 removed from the game 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 intensity 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 tray) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower tray) 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 (which are collectively referred to as these two effect buttons can be operated by the player during the execution of the game effect executed as the game progresses). (Also referred to as “effect button 63”), and in addition to this, a frame lamp 66 for decoration, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect buttons to be used can be selectively used according to the type of game effect. When the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. Note that the configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and may be any one that allows the player to make an input, or the input means (for example, the player may directly contact the button portion to make an input). , A retractable type, a touch sensor type, etc.) or a 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. 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, so that the game ball once guided to the game area can be prevented from returning to the launcher side.

An image display device 7 made of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with 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. Therefore, the production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol described later. 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.

Moreover, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) that represent numbers “1” to “9”, for example. Left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4). Result of variable display of the first special symbol (that is, the result of the determination of the special symbol) and second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display section") variable display of the second special symbol The result (the result of the determination of the special symbol) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. 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”.

For example, if the result of the special symbol win/loss determination (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “win/win determination”) is a big hit, a three-digit same doublet such as “777” (also referred to as “hit performance symbol”) It is possible to stop and display the design. In addition, when it is a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3★3" (also referred to as "small hit symbol effect symbol"). Is. Further, when it comes off, at least one of the three symbols such as “637” and “373” has a different symbol pattern (also referred to as “detachment effect design”) in which the effect design 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, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol hit/miss 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, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbols, there is a mode of scroll display in vertical, horizontal, diagonal direction, etc., for example.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect (effect symbol game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a hit game effect executed in association with a hit game or a customer wait A demonstration effect etc. is displayed. In the effect design game effect, the winning 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.

In addition, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of memories of the first special figure hold described later. Has been. According to the display mode (display number) of the first effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the later-described first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) should be easily shown to the player. You can

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 (board surface lamp 5) which can be turned on in accordance with the game state, and a decoration member 13 in the shape of characters or figures is arranged. There is.

Further, 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 falls downward in association with the execution of the game effect with a relatively high probability of hitting, and the movable decoration member is lowered. The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of it is visible. This increases the player's expectation of winning.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 having a non-variable first starting opening 20 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20, random numbers for special symbol hit determination, etc. are acquired, and if the predetermined conditions are set in advance, the hit determination related to the first special symbol (first special symbol hit (Judgment) is executed and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the judgment.

A variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable start port") including a variable second start port 21 below the first start port 20 in which the easiness of entering a game ball (possibility of entering) changes. ) Is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21, random numbers for special symbol hit determination, etc. are obtained, and if the predetermined condition is set 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 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting opening 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening/closing operation, the second starting opening 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (opened state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than in the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by the second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting opening 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and cannot enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. There is. The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is in the closed state as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when it is in the opened state. It does not have to be impossible to enter.

To the right of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a "first variable ball entering device") that operates when a big hit game described below is executed is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as “first variable ball opening”) and an opening/closing member 32, and the opening operation of the opening/closing member 32 opens the first big winning opening 30. The closing operation of the opening/closing member 32 closes the first special 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, the first big winning device 31, the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 32, the ball can not enter the ball impossibility state (closed state) and the game ball can enter the ball enterable state (open state). Can be changed to.

In addition, above the first big winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and in the lower right part of the center ornament 10, a second big winning device 36 (“second variable winning ball” that is activated when a small hit game described later is executed. Device)). The second big winning device 36 includes a second big winning opening 35 (also referred to as a “second variable ball opening”) and an opening/closing member (blade member) 37. The opening operation of the opening/closing member 37 causes the second big winning opening. 35 is opened, and the second special winning opening 35 is closed by the closing operation of the opening/closing member 37. 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, the second big winning device 36, by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 37, a non-enterable state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a enterable state in which the game ball can enter (open state). Can be changed to. The second special winning opening 35 corresponds to one aspect of the "specific entrance" of the present invention.

The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which the game balls entered in the second special winning opening 35 can pass. In the present pachinko gaming machine 1, on the basis that it is detected that at least one of the game balls that has entered the second special winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39, a big hit game to be described later will be started. ing. That is, the specific area 39 serves as a big hit game start opening. In the second big winning device 36, a movable piece (not shown) for creating a state (open state) in which the game ball can pass the specific area 39 and a state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot pass (to the specific area) Member for changing the possibility of passing the game ball) is provided.

This movable piece closes the specific area 39 when the second special winning device 36 is inactive, that is, when the opening/closing member 37 closes the second special winning opening 35, and the second special winning device 36 operates. Based on the start, that is, the opening operation of the opening/closing member 37 that opens and closes the second special winning opening 35, the operation is started to open the specific region 39. That is, the movable piece starts its operation with the opening operation of the opening/closing member 37. Further, the movable piece operates in a predetermined operation pattern, and returns to the state in which the specific region 39 is closed based on the elapse of a predetermined operation time.

Thereby, the game ball enters the opened second big winning opening 35, the timing when the entered game ball reaches the position of the specific area 39, and the timing when the movable piece opens the specific area 39. When match, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (passes V) and the big hit game is started. If the timings do not match, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 and is outside the machine. The jackpot game is never started. Further, as the predetermined operation pattern, an operation pattern may be set in which the state changes to the closed state and the open state a plurality of times, or the time of the open state or the closed state that exists a plurality of times is different. Then, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area may be changed depending on the timing at which the opening/closing member is opened after starting the predetermined operation pattern. In the first embodiment, when a game ball enters the second special winning opening 35, the entered game ball does not necessarily pass through the specific area 39, and a predetermined probability (for example, “1 /8”) so that the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific region 39 (the game ball that has entered is in the specific region 39 or a non-specific region) It is a specification. Incidentally, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 is a big hit probability, a small hit probability, a profit amount (number of prize balls) that can be given in the big hit game, a game performance such as a game period in a short time state (short time count), etc. It can be arbitrarily determined in consideration of specifications) and playability, and can also be set so as to pass 100% (always pass).

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) 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 normal symbol success/failure determination and the like are acquired, and when a 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 way, the game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. , Can be divided into The batting method that shoots the gaming ball so that the gaming ball flows down the left gaming area 3A is called left hitting, and the batting method that shoots the gaming ball so that the gaming ball flows down the right gaming area 3B is called right hitting. .. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game, 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 or hit in the winning determination based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second by right-handing. The player will aim to enter the special winning opening 35. When a game ball enters 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, the respective winning openings ( A predetermined number of game balls (also referred to as “prize balls”) are paid out at the winning hole).

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right part of the game board 2. On the main display 40, a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display section) that variably displays and stops the first special symbol, a second special symbol display that variably displays and stops the second special symbol. The device 41b (second special symbol display unit), and the normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) for displaying variable and stop display of the ordinary symbol is included. Further, the main display 40, the first special figure hold display 43a for displaying the number of hits determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the normal symbol display 42 operation hold (normal Included is a universal figure hold indicator 44 for displaying the number of stored (for figure hold).

Further, the main display 40, the hit indicator 48 showing that the result of the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination is a hit, the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination A round indicator 45 showing the number of rounds of a hit game executed when the result is a hit, a game state indicator 46 showing that the variable time shortening function (time saving function) operates, and a shooting direction of the game ball. That is, a firing direction indicator 47 indicating whether the player should hit the right side or the left side is included. Various display devices included in the main display device 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later.

Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs for 4R, 15R, 5R, and 16R. Then, as the big hit symbols, when the special figure 1 big hit symbol A, the special figure 1 big hit symbol B, the special figure 2 big hit symbol A or the special figure 2 big hit symbol C is stopped and displayed, the 4R lamp is lit and displayed, "4R 5R The display mode is such as “5RΔ16RΔ” (for example, ▲: lit, Δ: unlit). Further, as the big hit symbol, when the special figure 2 big hit symbol B or the special figure 2 big hit symbol D is stopped and displayed, the lamp for 15R is lit and displayed. These lamps are lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed. In addition, when a big hit occurs based on passing a specific area via a small hit, a lamp indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game executed after passing the specific area and the number of times of opening the small hit game is turned on. .. Specifically, as the small hit symbol, the special figure 2 small hit symbol A or the special figure 2 small hit symbol C is stopped and displayed, and the game ball is a specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game. When passing, the lamp for 5R, which is obtained by adding one time for the small hit to four rounds, is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “4RΔ15RΔ5R▲16RΔ”. Further, as a small hit symbol, the special symbol 2 small hit symbol B or the special symbol 2 small hit symbol D is stopped and displayed, and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in the second big winning opening 35 opened by the small hit game. In this case, the 16R lamp, which is one of the small hits added to 15 rounds, is lit up and displayed.

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is carried out when the game ball enters the second starting opening 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display portion 41. Further, the first special figure reservation display 43a may be 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 lottery (special symbol win/no determination, big hit lottery, small hit lottery, etc.) 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 special symbol hit determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information, specific mode) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the type (hit type) of the stopped special display special symbol A special game (big hit game or small hit game) in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in a corresponding opening pattern is performed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display device 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and a plurality of display modes (combining lighting and extinction of each LED) ( (Up to 256 ways) can be displayed. Similarly, the second special symbol display 41b is also composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and a plurality of display modes (up to 256 ways) can be displayed by a combination of turning on and off each LED. Has become. Then, the first special symbol display 41a displays a special symbol (first special symbol) corresponding to the result of the first special symbol hit determination, and the second special symbol display 41b displays the result of the second special symbol hit determination. The corresponding special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is performed for a predetermined variation time, but the mode of the variable display is, for example, in a predetermined order, light repeatedly flows from left to right. As described above, each LED can be turned on.

In the present embodiment 1, two types of "special figure 1 big hit A, B" are provided as types of big hits when the result of the first special symbol hit determination is a big hit (Fig. 6(A), (B )), these big hits are displayed in a distinguishable manner by the display mode of the first special symbol display device 41a. For example, if the result of the first special symbol hit determination is a big hit, if the type is "special figure 1 big hit A", three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off, "special figure" In case of "one big hit B", four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, when the result of the first special symbol hit determination is out, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off.

Further, when the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit, three kinds of "special figure 2 big hit A to C" are provided as a kind of big hit (see FIGS. 6A and 6B), 2 Special symbols Three types of "small figure 2 small hits A to C" are provided as the types of small hits when the result of judgment is "small hit" (see FIGS. 6C and 6D). , These big hits or small hits, like the above-mentioned first special symbol display device 41a, are displayed in a distinguishable manner by the display mode of the second special symbol display device 41b (combination of turning on and off each LED). Has become. In addition, the display mode of the special symbol display portion 41 corresponding to each hit (big hit and small hit) is one display for a plurality of hit types (including a mode in which only the operating states of the time saving function and the opening extension function are different) It is possible to have a mode, one display mode for one hit, or a plurality of display modes for one hit, and one or a plurality of display modes can similarly be applied to the deviation. It is possible. When there are a plurality of display modes, a display mode may be selected, for example, by random number lottery, and display control of the special symbol display unit 41 may be performed based on the selected display mode.

In the first embodiment, when the display mode of the stopped special symbol (stop symbol) is a big hit (first specified mode) or a small hit (second specified mode), depending on the type of the big hit or the small hit, a game is played. The contents of profits given to persons are different. Details of this point will be described later.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters 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 called) is acquired. Further, the acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 is stored in the special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit as the first special figure reservation ( It can be stored as a special figure 1 hold). The special figure hold (first special figure hold) stored in the special figure hold storage unit is exhausted when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold 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 to perform a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 cannot be immediately executed (started), that is, while the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed. Even if a game ball enters the first starting opening 20 during execution of or a special game, with a predetermined number as an upper limit, the right to judge whether or not the special symbol is valid for the entered ball, in other words, the first special symbol. The variable display can be reserved (stored as a hold). In the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of special figure reservations (special figure 1 number of reserved balls) that can be stored as the first special figure reservation is "4". This special figure reservation storage unit is also referred to as "hold storage means" or "acquired information storage means". In addition, in the special figure reservation storage unit, not only when the variable display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 cannot be immediately executed (started), the variable display of the first special symbol is displayed. Even when can be immediately executed (started), the acquisition information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 is temporarily stored. Since the acquired information stored in this case is immediately read at the time of executing (starting) the variable display of the first special symbol, it can be said that it is not substantially stored as a hold.

Further, regarding the acquisition information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21, in the first embodiment, the game ball is the second starting opening 21 when the second special symbol is not variably displayed. In the case where the game ball enters the second starting opening 21 when the variable display of the second special symbol can be immediately executed (started), The acquisition information based on this is to be acquired. This acquisition information is temporarily stored in the RAM of the main control unit until the variable display of the second special symbol is started, and is read at the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. That is, the acquired information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21 is not stored as a hold, but is stored in the RAM of the main control unit as “change information” for immediately starting the variable display. Store temporarily. In this way, the predetermined area (predetermined buffer) of the RAM that stores the change information related to the second special symbol is also referred to as “change information storage unit (change information storage means)”. In addition, since the "variation information storage unit" and the above-mentioned "special figure reservation storage unit" are means for storing the acquisition information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening, The "variation information storage unit" and the "special figure reservation storage unit" can be regarded as substantially the same. However, in this specification, only the acquisition information acquired under the condition that the variable display of the special symbol can be immediately executed (started) and the condition that the variable display of the special symbol cannot be immediately executed (started) are acquired. In order to clearly distinguish it from the storage of the acquired information, the “variation information storage unit” and the “special figure reservation storage unit” are described separately.

The number of special figure reservations (first special figure reservations) stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation indicator 43a. 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 displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holdings is “0”, a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “u□v□” (for example, □: extinguished, ●: red lighting, ▲: green lighting) 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●", and when the number of holding 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”. It is possible to adopt a display mode in which the LED is lit in red, and when the number of holdings is “4” (upper limit number), both LEDs are lit in green such as “u▲v▲”.

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 by the ordinary symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed, the result of the normal symbol hit determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined. Notify me. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol hit/miss judgment. 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 that corresponds 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 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays the normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit/miss judgment by the lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, both LEDs are turned on and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as in "s■t■" (e.g., :lit, □:not illuminated). In addition, when the determination result is out, an out-of-ordinary symbol such as "s□t■" in which only the "t" LED is turned on is displayed. 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 repeatedly. is there.

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

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 universal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of the universal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of the universal 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 is 1, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which the LED of “q” is turned off and the LED of “r” is lit in red, such as “q□r●”. Further, the number of holdings “2 to 4” is also set in the same manner as the first special figure holding display 43a.

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 first embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit", which controls a game progress and a game profit, such as a special symbol hit determination, a normal symbol hit determination, and a game state transition. (Also referred to as "game control unit"), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit", also referred to as "production control unit") that performs control related to performance executed as the game progresses, and control related to payout of game balls Display control of payout control board 110 (also referred to as “payout control section”) to be performed, effect symbol 8 displayed on image display device 7, symbol displayed on effect indicator 102, effect first special figure hold indicator 103a, etc. The image control board 100 (image control unit) for performing the above is provided.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for housing the 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 such as the image control board. 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.

On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 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 external. 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 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, the sensors include a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big winning opening sensor 30a, a second big winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and the like. The winning opening sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means".

The first starting port sensor 20a is provided in the first starting port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first special winning opening sensor 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. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

As the solenoids, the second starting opening solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, and the second special winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting opening solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first special winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening/closing member 32 of the first special winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening/closing member 37 of the second special winning device 36.

Further, on the main control board 80, the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, the normal symbol display 42, the first special symbol reservation display 43a, the public figure reservation display 44, the round display 45 , A game state indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47 and a 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 provided with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) that controls 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 the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the 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 launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact of the player with the launching handle 60, and the launching volume 115 of the launching handle 60 is detected. Detect the amount of rotation. Then, the firing motor 113 is drive-controlled so that the game ball is fired at 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 (not shown) (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer 91 for effect control (“effect control microcomputer”) for controlling 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 effects as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the program stored in the ROM. .. 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 external.

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 effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display device 102, and the effect first special view reservation display device 103a 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, letters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect designs, hold designs, etc.) And image data such as a background image are stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads the 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 design 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 similarly consists of two LEDs. Then, by turning on/off the two LEDs or by combining the colors, the effect first special figure hold display device 103a displays the hold number displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c and the first special figure hold display device 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode that shows the same number of holdings as the number of holdings. These display devices are provided to display a character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display section), or to move the movable decorative member 14 to produce an effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol) on the display screen 7a. This is because by covering the display part), a part or all of the effect symbol display part and the first effect hold display part may be invisible. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a sound, a song, a sound effect, etc. from the speaker 67 via the sound 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 perform 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, and the CPU of the image control board 100 may 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, the 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 called lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and the lighting control of the 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 drives an electric drive source such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80 to move the movable decorative member. 14 is operated. As described above, the movable decoration member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decoration body 10 (rear of the decoration member 13). The production control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving 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. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to perform 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 regarding the light emission pattern and the operation pattern.

Further, on the sub control board 90, a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second 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 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 first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, there are “big hit”, “small hit”, and “miss” as the result of the special symbol hit/miss judgment. When "big hit", "big hit symbol" (first specific identification information, first specific aspect) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion 41. Further, when "small hit", the "small hit symbol" (second specific identification information, second specific aspect) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion 41. Further, when the "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" of opening the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is executed in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed. .. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

There are a plurality of types of hits in the first embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 6(A) to (D), there are “special figure 1 big hit A, B” as a hit type of the first special symbol (special figure 1), and a second special symbol (special figure 2). There are "special figure 2 big hits A to D" and "special figure 2 small hits A to D" as types, and stop symbols (big hit symbols, small hit symbols) corresponding to the types of each hit are provided. In the special figure 1 big hit and the special figure 2 big hit, the first big winning opening 30 opens, and in the special figure 2 small hit, the second big winning opening 35 opens. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the first special symbol is not provided with a small hit (special figure 1 small hit), but the second special symbol is provided with a small hit (special figure 2 small hit). However, a special figure 1 small hit may be provided.

"Special figure 1 jackpot A, B" is a jackpot that can occur when the gaming state is "normal state (non-time saving state)" and "time saving state" (Fig. 6 (A), ( See B)). Here, the big hit game performed by the occurrence of the big hit is constituted by a plurality of rounds (R) in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened. Incidentally, the time saving state means a state in which a variable time shortening function (time saving function) for a special symbol and a normal symbol operates as described later. Further, in the first embodiment, when the time saving function operates, the opening extension function that extends/increases the opening time and the number of times of opening when the second starting port 21 is opened is also operated. Details of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described later.

The number of rounds is "4" for "Tokuzu 1 big hit A, B", and the number of times and the opening time of the first special winning opening 30 in each round from 1 round to 4 rounds are "1 time" and "25 seconds". It is a big hit, and a game ball can easily enter the first big winning opening 30 in each round. In addition, "special figure 1 big hit A" is also a big hit that makes the gaming state after the big hit game a short time state, that is, a big hit that activates the variable time shortening function (time saving function), and "special figure 1 big hit B" is It is also a big hit that makes the gaming state after the big hit game a normal state (non-time saving state), that is, a big hit that does not activate the variable time shortening function (time saving function). In the following, the big hit that makes the game state after the big hit game a short-time state (the big hit that triggers the operation of the variable time reduction function) is also referred to as "time saving big hit", and the game state after the big hit game is usually A big hit (a big hit that does not trigger the operation of the variable time reduction function) to be in a state (non-time saving big hit) is also called "non-time saving big hit".

In addition, "special figure 2 big hits A to C" are all big hits that can occur when the game state is "normal state (non-time saving state)" and "time saving state" (FIG. 6(A), (See (B)). Of the "special map 2 big hits A to C", the number of rounds of "special map 2 big hits A and B" is "4", and the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened in each round of 1 to 4 rounds. And the opening time is a big hit of "one time" and "25 seconds", and a game ball can easily enter the first big winning opening 30 in each round. Then, of the "special figure 2 big hit A, B", the "special figure 2 big hit A" is also a "non-hour short win" (4R non-hour short win). In addition, "special figure 2 big hit B" is also "non-time saving big hit" when it occurs in the normal state (non-time saving big hit) (4R non-time saving big hit), and when it occurs in the time saving state It is also a "time saving big hit" (4R time saving big hit). In addition, "special figure 2 big hit C" is a big hit with the number of rounds being "15", the number of times the first special winning opening 30 is opened and the opening time is "1 time" and "25 seconds" in each round from 1 round to 15 rounds. Therefore, in each round, the game ball can easily enter the first big winning opening 30. And "Special figure 2 big hit C" is also "non-time saving big hit" when it occurs in the normal state (non-time saving big hit) (15R non-time saving big hit), and when it occurs in the time saving state It is also a "time saving big hit" (15R time saving big hit).

Further, "Special figure 2 small hits A to C" are small hits in which the number of times of opening the second special winning opening 35 and the opening time thereof are "1 time" and "1.6 seconds". In the case of a small hit (small hit game), the number of times the special winning opening is opened is not the number of rounds but the number of times of opening. The "special figure 2 small hits A to C" are all big hits that can occur when the game state is "normal state (non-time saving state)" and "time saving state" (FIG. 6(C)). , (D)). In addition, in each of the "special figure 2 small hits A to C", at least one of the game balls that entered the second special winning opening 35 in the small hit game passes V, and the above-mentioned "4R non-hour saving It is a small hit that generates any one of "big hit", "4R hour/hour jackpot", "15R non-hour/hour jackpot" and "15R hour/hour jackpot". That is, the "special figure 2 small hit A" is a small hit that causes "4R non-time saving big hit". In addition, "Special figure 2 small hit B" is a small hit that causes "4R non-time saving big hit" when it occurs in the normal state (non-time saving state), and when it occurs in the time saving state It is a small hit that causes a "4R short-time big hit". Furthermore, "Special figure 2 small hit C" is a small hit that generates "15R non-time saving big hit" when it occurs in the normal state (non-time saving state), and when it occurs in the time saving state. It is a small hit that generates "15R hour short big hit". In addition, the big hit generated by passing V in the small hit game is also called "V big hit".

As shown in FIG. 6, in the first embodiment, the distribution probability to each hit when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a hit is set as follows according to the gaming state when the hit occurs. .. That is, in the normal state (non-time saving state), if the result of the hit determination of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, special figure 1 big hit A (4R time short big hit) is 50%, special figure 1 big hit B( 4R non-hourly jackpot) is 50%. In addition, in the normal state (non-time saving state), if the result of the determination result of the second special symbol (special time 2) is a big hit, special figure 2 big hit A (4R non-time saving big hit) is 20%, special figure 2 big hit B (4R non-hour short-time big hit) is 30%, special figure 2 big hit C (15R non-hour short-time big hit) is 50%, and the special figure 2 small hit A( 20% of small hits that can generate 4R non-time saving big hits, 30% of special figure 2 small hit B (small hits that can generate 4R non-hour saving big hits), special drawing 2 small hits of C (15R non-hour saving big hits) Possible small hits) are 50%.

On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the result of the hit determination of the special figure 1 is a big hit, the special figure 1 big hit A (4R time short big hit) is 93%, and the special figure 1 big hit B (4R non-time short big hit) is 7%. There is. In addition, in the time saving state, when the result of the success/failure judgment of the special figure 2 is a big hit, the special figure 2 big hit A (4R non-time short big hit) is 20%, the special figure 2 big hit B (4R time short big hit) is 30%, the special figure 2 big hit C (15R hour/hour big hit) is 50%, and if the result of the judgment of special figure 2 is a small hit, special figure 2 small hit A (4R non-hour short hit big hit) is 20%. %, special figure 2 small hits B (small hits that can generate short and large hits at 4R) are 30%, and special figure 2 small hits C (small hits that can generate short and big hits at 15R) are 50%.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, among the big hits that can occur when the game state is the normal state (non-time saving state), only "Special figure 1 big hit A" is the "time saving big hit". The other big hits, that is, the "special figure 1 big hit B" and the "special figure 2 big hits A to C" are all "non-time saving big hits" (see FIG. 6(A)). Further, "Special figure 2 small hits A to C" that can occur when the game state is a normal state (non-time saving big state) are all small hits that can generate "non-time saving big hits" (FIG. 6). (See (C)). For this reason, the game state does not shift to the time saving state unless the "special figure 1 big hit A" occurs in the normal state (non-time saving state). As described above, since the distribution probability of “Special figure 1 big hit A (4R time/short hit)” that can occur in the normal state (non-time saving state) is “50%”, When the result of the hit/miss judgment of Toku-zu 1 is a big hit in the (time saving state), the probability of being in the time saving state thereafter (time saving rush rate) is "50%".

In addition, among the big hits that can occur when the game state is a time saving state, "special figure 1 big hit A", "special figure 2 big hit B" and "special figure 2 big hit C" are "time saving big hit", The other big hits, that is, the "special figure 1 big hit B" and the "special figure 2 big hit A" are "non-time saving big hits" (see FIG. 6(B)). In addition, among the small hits that can occur when the gaming state is in the time saving state, "special figure 2 small hit B" and "special figure 2 small hit C" are small hits that can generate "time saving big hit". , "Special figure 2 small hit A" is a small hit that can generate "non-time saving big hit" (see FIG. 6D). Therefore, in the time saving state, any one of "special figure 1 big hit A", "special figure 2 big hit B", "special figure 2 big hit C" occurs, "special figure 2 small hit B" or "special figure 2" When a big hit occurs after "small hit C", the game state after that also becomes a time saving state, and "special figure 1 big hit B" or "special figure 2 big hit A" occurs, or "special figure 2 small hit A" When a big hit occurs, the game state thereafter shifts (falls) to a normal state (non-time saving state).

As described above, the sum of the distribution probability of “Special Figure 2 Big hit B (4R time short hit big)” and the distribution probability of “Special Figure 2 Big hit C (15R time short big hit)” that can occur in the time saving state. Is "80%" (= "30%" + "50%"), and the distribution probability of "Special figure 2 small hit B (small hit that can generate 4R time saving big hit)" that can occur in a time saving state And the total of the distribution probability of “Special figure 2 small hit C (small hit that can generate 15R short-time big hit)” is also “80%” (=“30%”+“50%”). In the case of "time saving state", if the result of the hit/miss determination of the special figure 2 is a big hit or a small hit, the probability of being in a time saving state (time saving continuation rate) is "80%". In addition, as described above, since the distribution probability of "special map 1 big hit A (4R time shortening big hit)" that can occur in the time saving state is "93%", the result of the judgment of the special figure 1 in the time saving state is When is a big hit, the probability of being in a short-time state after that (time-saving continuation rate) is “93%”. In other words, when the gaming state is in the time saving state, the time saving continuation rate when the big hit or the small hit in the special figure 1 becomes the big hit or the small hit It is more expensive. From this point of view, from the viewpoint of the time saving continuation rate, it is more convenient for the player to judge whether or not the special figure 1 is valid (variable display of special figure 1) than to determine whether or not the special figure 2 is valid (variable display of special figure 2). It can be said to be advantageous. On the other hand, as the big hit (including the V big hit) according to Toku-zu 2, "15R big hit" that cannot occur in Toku-zu 1 big hit can be generated. From this point of view, from the viewpoint of the amount of profit (amount of prize balls) that can be obtained in the big hit, the judgment result of the special figure 2 (the fluctuation of the special figure 2) is more than that of the special judgment 1 (the fluctuation display of the special figure 1). It can be said that the display is more advantageous to the player.

Here, the game specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be briefly described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, since the frequency of the game ball entering the second starting opening 21 in the normal state (non-time saving state) is lower than that in the time saving state, the normal state (non-time saving state). When advancing the game in (state), the player will aim to enter the first starting opening 20 by left-handing (launching a game ball in the left side area of the game area). In other words, the game is advanced while mainly determining whether or not the special figure 1 is valid (variable display of the special figure 1). In this normal state (non-time saving state), if the result of the hit determination of special figure 1 is a big hit and the big hit is "special figure 1 big hit A (4R time short big hit)", after the big hit game related to the big hit. The game state of becomes a time saving state. In the time saving state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the second starting opening 21 becomes higher than in the normal state (and the frequency of entering the second starting opening becomes higher than the frequency of entering the first starting opening). Therefore, when advancing the game in a time-saving state, it is aimed to enter the second starting opening 21 by right-handing (launching the game ball in the right area of the game area). That is, the game is advanced while mainly performing the determination of whether or not the special figure 2 is valid (variable display of the special figure 2). Then, as described above, the special game 2 hits include the "15R hour/hour short hit" and the "15R hour/hour short hit", which cannot occur in the hit of the special figure 1, so that the special game is performed. Considering the profits that can be obtained by the player, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the one that wins in the win/no judgment of the special diagram 2 performed when the game ball enters the second starting opening 21 is played. It can be said that there is a high possibility that it will be advantageous to the person (a high possibility that many profits will be obtained). Therefore, during operation of the opening extension function (time saving state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting opening 21 increases, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously than in the normal state (non-time saving state) in which the opening extension function does not operate. Therefore, the player expects a game in a time saving state (right-handed state).

Further, as will be described later in detail, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, a random number for special symbol validity determination having a value in the range of “0 to 65535” is provided (see FIG. 7A), The big hit determination value in the hit determination of special figure 1 and the hit determination of special figure 2 is "65200 to 65535", and the special figure 2 small hit determination value in the hit determination of special figure 2 is "0 to 65199" (Fig. 7( See A)). In other words, the big hit probability is "1/195.05" and the special figure 2 small hit probability is "1/1.005". For this reason, in the time saving state in which the success/failure determination of the special figure 2 is mainly performed, the special figure 2 small hit occurs with a high probability. Therefore, the V big hit triggered by the special figure 2 small hit is repeatedly generated. Is the main purpose of the game. Then, in the time saving state, the special figure 2 small hit A (small hit that can generate 4R non-time saving big hit) is generated to generate the V big hit, the special figure 2 big hit A occurs, or the main purpose of the game. However, when the special figure 1 big hit B occurs, the game state after the big hit game related to this becomes a non-time saving state.

Here, in the present embodiment 1, only the special figure 1 hold is a hold that can be stored in the special figure hold storage unit, and as will be described later, the variable display of the first special symbol is changed to the variable display of the second special symbol. Since it is supposed to be executed with priority, for example, when the big hit game ends in the state where the first special figure hold exists, and subsequently the game in the time saving state (variable display of special symbols) is started , Will be started from the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variable display of the first special symbol). Further, as described above, in the first embodiment, 93% of the special figure 1 big hit in the time saving state is the "special figure 1 big hit A" which is the time saving big hit. Even if the jackpot game ends in the state where there is, even if the result of the variation display is the jackpot, which is started from the variation display of the first special symbol in the time saving state following this, the jackpot is as high as "93%". There is a chance that it will be a short-time jackpot. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, for example, the gaming state is normal without performing the original game in a time-saving state aiming to repeatedly generate the V jackpot triggered by the special figure 2 small hit. The possibility of returning to the state (non-time saving state) is extremely low.

In addition, the situation that the big hit game ends in the state where the first special figure hold exists, and the game in the time saving state following this is started from the digestion of the first special figure hold (variable display of the first special symbol) What can happen is, for example, the case where the special figure 1 big hit is pulled in the normal state (non-time saving state) and the time is shifted to the time saving state, that is, the case where the time saving big hit is pulled in the so-called “first hit” and the time shortening game is considered. To be In particular, in the normal state, as described above, the game ball is inserted into the first starting opening 20 and the game is advanced mainly on the judgment of whether or not the special figure 1 is valid (variable display of the special figure 1). At the beginning of the transition from the (non-time saving state) to the time saving state, it is quite possible that the first special figure reservation digestion (variation display of the first special symbol) is started. In this respect, according to the first embodiment, even if the special figure 1 big hit is drawn immediately after shifting to the time saving state, the possibility of returning to the normal state (non-time saving state) is extremely low when triggered by this. Therefore, despite shifting to the time saving state, the special time period 2 ends with the aim of ending the time saving state without aiming for the occurrence of the V big hit, and returns to the normal state (non-time saving state) (falling down. Is unlikely to happen. In this way, in the first embodiment, since the game in the time saving state can be continued as much as possible when the game is shifted to the time saving state after the initial hit in the normal state (non-time saving state), the transition to the time saving state is performed. It is difficult for the players to lose their feelings and motivation to play.

In addition, in the first embodiment, as described above, since the special figure 2 hit includes the "15R hour short and big hit" that cannot occur in the special figure 1, the profit that can be obtained in the big hit game is considered. Then, it can be said that the win/fail judgment of the special figure 2 (variable display of the special figure 2) is more advantageous to the player than the win/fail determination of the special figure 1 (variable display of the special figure 1). However, even if there are V jackpots triggered by the special figure 2 big hit or the special figure 2 small hit in the normal state, only "non-time-and-hour big hits" exist as these big hits, and in the normal state, "special figure 1 big hit". As long as "A" does not occur, the player does not shift to the gaming state in which the game can be advantageously advanced, that is, the time saving state. Therefore, in the normal state (non-time saving state), contrary to the main purpose of the game in the normal state (original playability), enter the game ball into the second starting opening 21 and hit or lose the special figure 2. Even if aiming at the determination (variable display of special figure 2), there is no advantage to the player. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, it is possible to suppress the act of putting the game ball into the second starting opening 21 (the act that impairs the original game property) in order to display the special figure 2 in a variable manner. Is possible.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is made based on a "random number for special symbol hit/miss judgment (also referred to as "whether hit/miss judgment information"), and a big hit when a big hit occurs. The type is determined based on "big hit type random number (also called "big hit symbol determination random number", "big hit symbol determination information")", and the small hit type determination when a small hit is " It is performed based on a small hit type determination random number (also called "small hit symbol determination random number", "small hit symbol determination information"). As shown in FIG. 7(A), the random number for special symbol hit/absence determination takes a value in the range of “0 to 65535”, the random number for determining the big hit type takes a value in the range of “0 to 199”, and the small hit type The random number for determination takes a value in the range of "0-199". In addition, the random number (acquired information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 is a random number for determining a special symbol, a big hit type determining random number, a small hit type determining random number. In addition to the above, there is a “variation pattern random number” (also referred to as “variation pattern information”).

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of “0 to 198”. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol winning/deciding random numbers shown in FIG. 7(B). The random number for determining whether or not the symbol is normal is a random number for determining whether to perform the auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a 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. Since the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is a type 1/type 2 mixed type, it does not have a probability varying function for special symbols.

About the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) the state in which the variable time shortening function is operating is called "time saving state", and the state not operating is called "non-time saving state". In the time saving state and the non-time saving state, the hit/miss determination is performed using the hit determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the probability of being judged as a big hit by the special symbol hit determination (big hit probability) is "1/195.05" for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Also, the probability of being determined as a small hit in the special symbol hit determination (small hit probability), the second special symbol is "1/1.005", it is determined to be a small hit in the first special symbol There is no. In the first embodiment, except for the case where the special symbol is judged to be a big hit, the first special symbol is determined to be out and the second special symbol is a small hit. That is, the first special symbol has no small hit, and the second special symbol does not come off. This is, in principle, the first special symbol is variably displayed in the normal state, and in the normal state, the hit judgment of the first special symbol is mainly carried out and the big hit of the first special symbol (special figure 1 big hit) This is because the main purpose of the game is to shift the game state to the time saving state when the big hit is a time saving big hit. In addition, the second special symbol is, as a rule, to be displayed in a variable state in the time saving state, and in the time saving state, the winning/decision determination of the second special symbol is mainly performed, and there is a high probability that the second special symbol is a small hit (special symbol. This is because the main purpose of the game is to generate (2 small hits) and repeatedly generate V big hits triggered by the small hits. And, in the small hit game related to the special figure 2 small hit, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is a relatively short time of 1.6 seconds, the game ball is always in the second big winning opening 35. It does not always enter the ball, and even if the game ball enters the second special winning opening 35, the game ball does not always pass through the specific area 39. From this, even if there is no deviation in the hit determination of the second special symbol, if the game ball does not enter the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game related to the special figure 2 small hit, or the second big prize The case where the game ball that has entered the mouth 35 does not pass through the specific region 39 corresponds to the substantial deviation.

Further, in the time saving state, the average value 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 value 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 the shorter variation time is selected more frequently than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9 ). As a result, in the time saving state, the variable display of the special symbol can be displayed in a short time, and the hit can be aimed at under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and variation time shortening function for ordinary symbols are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function for special symbols. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol operate in the special symbol time saving state, but do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning/absence determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. In other words, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) that is determined as a hit is greater than the normal symbol hit determination table that is used in the non-time saving state. Perform (see FIG. 8D). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the variation display of the normal symbol is a hit (the stop symbol is 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 in the non-time saving state. In the first 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. 8(E)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the second starting opening 21 in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 22 is operating. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol hit/miss judgment is a hit in the non-time saving state, the opening/closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the second starting port is in the open state during that period. Become. Further, when the result of the normal symbol hit/miss judgment is a win in the time saving state, the opening/closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 is supposed to perform the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times. The opening time extension function and the opening number increase function may be collectively referred to simply as "open extension function".

Probability variation function and variation time shortening function for ordinary symbols, and under the situation where the opening extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating, as compared with the case where these functions are not operating, the second starting opening 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting opening 21 increases (also referred to as a "high frequency state"). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, increases. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is called a "high base state", and a state in which these functions are not operating is called a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not need to operate all the above functions. That is, by the operation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the ordinary symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 than when the function is not operating. Also, it is sufficient that the second starting port 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 called a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the gaming state after the big hit game in the case of "time saving big hit" is the time saving state and the high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also referred to as "time saving high base state". Time saving high base state, a predetermined number (for example, 100 times in the first embodiment) of the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed, or the small hit is won. During the small hitting game, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and becomes a V big hit, which ends when the big hitting game is executed. Further, the game state after the big hit game in the case of "non-time saving big hit" becomes the non-time saving state and the low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also called a "non-time saving low base state". In the case of playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state (in the initial state) after the power is turned on is the non-time saving low base state (normal state).

Further, in the case of a short working time high base state, "special figure 2 small hit B" or "special figure 2 small hit C" becomes a V big hit when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game. After the big hit game is finished, the game state becomes a time saving high base state (see FIG. 6), which is either "Special figure 2 small hits A to C" in the non-time saving low base state, or in the time saving high base state. Fig. 2 "Small hit A", and the game state after the big hit game ends when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and becomes a V big hit during the small hit game is a non-time saving low base state (Fig. 6). Incidentally, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the small hit game (when the V big hit does not occur), the gaming state after the small hit game is basically the same state as before the small hit game is started. .. However, the small hit pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbol at the final time (100th time in the present embodiment) that the time saving high base condition ends in the time saving high base condition, and the small hit game related to this. When the game ball does not pass through the specific region 39 (when the V big hit does not occur), the game state after the end of the small hit game is the non-time saving low base state. In the following, "time saving high base state" may be simply referred to as "time saving state" or "high base state", and "non-time saving low base state" may simply be referred to as "non-time saving state" or "low base state". Sometimes called "state." The "low base state" corresponds to one aspect of the "first gaming state" of the present invention, and the "high base state" corresponds to one aspect of the "second gaming state" of the present invention.

In the high base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by entering the game ball into the right game area (right side area) 3B by hitting the right side. The second starting port 21 is arranged so that a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter and a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A cannot enter. Further, the gate 28 is also arranged so that the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can pass through. In the high base state, the second starting opening 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and a game ball is shot toward the left game area 3A to aim at entering the first starting opening 20. Rather than shooting a game ball toward the right game area 3B and aiming to enter the second starting opening 21, the possibility of entering the starting opening is higher. Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is the trigger of the normal symbol hit determination, the right strike is performed to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 21. As a result, in the high base state, it is more advantageous to perform a right strike than to perform a left strike, because it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (an opportunity to determine whether or not a special symbol is valid). In this state (high base state), the firing direction indicator 47 (also referred to as "first firing notification means") whose display is controlled by the main control unit 80 is lighting-controlled in a predetermined manner and fired to the right game area. It is supposed to inform what should be done. Further, in the present embodiment, even in the big hit game and the small hit game, since the game is carried out by hitting the right hand, the firing direction indicator 47 informs that it should be fired to the right game area.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by allowing the game ball to enter the left game area (left side area) 3A by left-handing. The first starting opening 20 is arranged so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 3A can enter. The first starting opening 20 may be arranged such that the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B cannot be entered or can be entered. When the game balls flowing down the right game area 3B are arranged so that they can enter the ball, the player who shoots the game ball toward the left game area 3A shoots the game ball toward the right game area 3B. Rather, the possibility of entering the game ball into the first starting opening 20 is increased. Further, in the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, so a game ball is shot toward the right game area 3B to enter the second starting port 21. The possibility of entering the starting opening is higher by shooting a game ball toward the left game area 3A and aiming to enter the first starting opening 20 than aiming. As a result, in the low base state, performing a left hit to enter the game ball into the first starting opening 20 gives a larger number of starting entrances (an opportunity to determine whether or not a special symbol is present) than performing a right hit. This is advantageous to the player. In this state (low base state), the firing direction indicator 47, which is display-controlled by the main control unit 80, is lighting-controlled (display control) in a predetermined mode different from that in the high base state, and is fired to the left game area. It will inform you of what should be done.

Specifically, the firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz" and indicates the firing direction by turning on the LEDs according to 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, □: lights off, ■: lights up), it is possible to inform that the left game area should be fired. it can. Further, during execution of the high base state and the hit game, it should be launched to the right game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y z z" (for example, □: unlit, ■: lit). This can be notified.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit) will be described with reference to FIGS. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the explanation of the operation 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. In the first embodiment and the drawings, the ordinary symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special symbol 1", "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special symbol". It may be referred to as "Fig. 2""second special figure".

Next to the initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol/special symbol main random number updating process (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) is completed, the interrupt is permitted (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt process (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) is completed, until the interrupt process (S105) is started next, the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. To be executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (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 output here include the game state, the result of the special symbol hit determination, the symbols as the hit type (big hit symbol, small hit symbol), information on the variation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2-byte information. 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 port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first special winning port 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 switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 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. 7 is the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the completion of the interrupt process (S105), 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 starting mouth sensor detection process (S204), ordinary figure operation process (S205), special figure operation process (S206), reserved ball number process (S207) and Power off monitoring processing (S208) is executed. After that, other processing (S209) that is 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), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), 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 sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting mouth 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 ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). .. If the game ball is passing through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of ordinary symbol holding balls (the number of ordinary figure holdings, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of ordinary figure holdings provided in the RAM) is It is determined whether or not the number has reached four (upper limit number) (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

If the number of normal symbol holding balls has reached 4 (YES in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol holding balls has not reached 4 (NO in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol holding balls (S303), and a normal symbol random number obtaining process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7(B)) of the random number counter for normal symbol validity determination 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 normal 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 a game ball has entered the first starting opening 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S305), the special figure 1 Whether the number of reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure reservations, specifically, the number of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S306). If the number of special sphere 1 reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and the number of special sphere 1 reserved spheres has not reached 4 (upper limit), that is, special map 1 When the number of reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S306), "1" is added to the number of reserved balls of special figure 1 (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 1-related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 1 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), the value of the small hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-KS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, FIG. 7A ) Is acquired), and the acquired random number values (acquisition information) are stored in the address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit according to the current special figure 1 reservation number of balls.

Subsequently, in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S204), it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the second starting opening 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting opening sensor 21a (S309). ). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S309), the process is finished as it is, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S309), It is determined whether or not the variable display of the 2 special symbols can be started (executable) (S310). The processing of this S310, determination of whether or not the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is currently displayed in a variably manner, and whether or not during the special game (in the big hit game or in the small hit game) It is determined by whether or not, the special symbol is not in the variable display, and when the special game is not in progress, it is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (YES in S310). If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started (NO in S310), the process is finished as it is, and if it can be started (YES in S310), the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S311) is performed. In special figure 2 relational random number acquisition processing (S311), like the special figure 1 relational random number acquisition processing (S308), the value of the counter for special symbol hit/absence determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of RAM (Label-TRND-A), value of random number counter for determining big hit type (label-TRND-AS), value of random number counter for determining small hit type (label-TRND-KS), and value of fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-A) TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7A are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the variation information storage unit.

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

[Normal symbol standby processing]
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/judging process described later is performed (S502). Further, after the normal symbol hit/miss determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8(E), 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. Also, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, after 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 variation start process, the variation display of the ordinary symbol is started in the ordinary symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Moreover, in the normal symbol variation start processing, in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the variation start of the ordinary symbol, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

[Ordinary symbol success/failure determination processing]
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). Next, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether the game state is a time saving state) (S602). In S602, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that it is in a time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state (the hit determination value is " It is determined whether or not it 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 of the read random number counter for normal symbol validity determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, in S602, the time saving flag is not ON, that is, when it is determined that it is in 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. It is determined whether or not it is a hit by the low probability universal figure hit determination based on the determination values “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 normal figure) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), stop display is normal. The design (unusual design) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S605 that it is a hit (normal figure hit) (YES in S605), the hit ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed (normal figure hit symbol) is determined (S607), and the universal figure hit flag is turned on (S608). , Finish the process.

[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 of the universal figure reservations in the universal figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the side where the current position is 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.

[Normal symbol fluctuation process]
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 symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, the variable display of the normal symbol, after performing other processing such as stopping at a display result (a hit ordinary symbol or a deviating ordinary symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for determining the ordinary symbol (S804), this process To finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination processing (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). 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 (the 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 (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 in the second opening 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 universal figure end flag 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 time (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 opening 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second starting opening 21 has been reached (that is, the second starting opening 21 is opened and then predetermined). Whether the predetermined opening time has elapsed) is determined (S1005), and if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is terminated, and if reached (YES in 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". The determination is made (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is ended to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the per-universal-university ending process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the per-universal-university 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 movable 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 interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) will be executed again as the normal pattern operation process (FIG. 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 (the first special winning apparatus 31 and the second special winning apparatus 36) is divided into five stages, and “Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” 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), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO in S1101, S1103, YES in S1105), the special symbol is confirmed When processing (S1106) is performed and the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO in S1101, S1103, S1105, YES in S1107), special electric auditors product processing 1 (S1108) as a jackpot game If the "special figure operation status" is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105, S1107 are all NO), special electric auditors product processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit 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 special figure 1 holding ball number is "0" (S1201). Special figure 1 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20 is not stored in the special figure reserved storage unit Whether the storage of the random number counter value (special figure 2 acquired random number) acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21 is stored in the fluctuation information storage unit, that is, the processing of S311 described above. Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 related random number is acquired (S1206). Then, if the special figure 2 acquisition random number is not stored (NO in S1206), it is in the process of setting the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 as a standby screen (during execution of the customer waiting demo screen). It is determined (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is ended, and if not (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the special figure 1 number of reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20. To be described later, a special figure 1 validity determination process (S1202), a special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203), a special figure 1 random number shift process (S1204), and a special figure 1 variation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. When the special map 1 number of reserved balls is “0” and the special figure 2 acquisition random number is stored (YES in S1201, YES in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the first starting opening 20 is stored. However, if there is a memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the second starting opening 21, the special figure 2 success/failure determination processing (S1207) and the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1208) described later. ) And special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed only when the first special symbol reservation is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the variable display of the first special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol reservation) is executed in preference to the variable display of the second special symbol.

[Special Figure 1 Pass/Fail Judgment Processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 1 validity determination process (S1202), first, as the determination target value, the lowest area of the special figure pending storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first special figure pending corresponding to the first area). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol validity determination stored in the RAM area (of the oldest storage) is read (S1302). Next, a win/fail judgment is made based on the hit judgment table of FIG. 8(A) (S1303). In this hit determination table, the big hit determination values in the hit determination of Toku-zu 1 and the hit determination of Toku-Two are “65200 to 65535”. Further, the special figure 1 small hit determination value in the hit determination of special figure 1 is not assigned, and the special figure 2 small hit determination value in the hit determination of special figure 2 is set to "0 to 65119".

When the result of the hit determination (S1303) is determined to be a "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value of the random number counter for determining the big hit type (label-TRND-AS) is read and the big hit type determination shown in FIG. The jackpot type is determined based on the table (S1305), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1306), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1307), and the process is completed. In addition, in the case of the hit determination related to the first special symbol, the big hit type is determined using the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit determination related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol is used. The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type. Further, the jackpot type determination (S1305) is performed based on the game state (current game state) when the determination is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON. If the time saving flag is not ON, the jackpot type determination table for the non-time saving state is used to determine the jackpot type, and if the time saving flag is ON, it is used for the time saving state. The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type. Thereby, according to the distribution rate according to the current game state (non-time saving state or time saving state), the big hit type is either special figure 1 big hit A or B (4R time saving big hit or 4R non-time saving big hit) (Fig. 6(A), (B), and FIG. 8(B)). In the first embodiment, the big hit flag is a big hit, such as "special figure 1 big hit flag A corresponding to special figure 1 big hit A, special figure 1 big hit flag B corresponding to special figure 1 big hit B... ". Since it is provided corresponding to each type, in S1307, the jackpot flag corresponding to the jackpot type determined in S1305 is turned on.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit determination (S1303) is not a “big hit” (NO in S1304), a deviation symbol is determined (S1308), and the process ends. In other words, when the result of the hit/miss determination (S1303) is not a “big hit” (NO in S1304), the result is “out”.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), after the special diagram 1 hit/miss determination process (S1202), the special symbol 1 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203). As shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). Then, if it is not the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), the non-time saving state medium big hit The table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). .. Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), that is, if it is out, it is determined whether the number of reserves of the first special symbol (special map 1 number of reserve balls) is "1" or "2". Yes (S1405). Since the number of reservations is the number of storages including the information that determines the variation pattern by this processing, the number of reservations storage is any value of "1 to 4". Then, in S1405, when it is determined that the special figure 1 number of reserved balls is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the first reserved number deviation table (of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Among them, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time saving state, the deviation, and the number corresponding to the reserved sphere number "1,2" (S1406). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1405 that the special map 1 number of reserved balls is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second reserved number deviation table ( The variation pattern based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) by referring to the portion of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. Is selected (S1407). Here, any of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 is selected. It should be noted that the first holding number deviation table is set to have a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second holding number deviation table. In addition, the shortest fluctuation time (12000 ms) selectable in the first holding number deviation table is also set to be longer than that in the second holding number deviation table (4000 ms).

Further, in S1401, when it is determined that the game state is a time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. Except for the part corresponding to the time saving state), the processing (S1408 to S1410) is performed in the same flow as steps S1402, S1403, S1405 to S1407. That is, if it is a big hit (YES in S1408), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the portion corresponding to the big hit in the time saving state of FIG. 9 (S1409). Here, the variation pattern P13 is selected. On the other hand, if it is out (NO in S1408), the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the out of time saving state in FIG. Here, the variation pattern P15 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation is shorter than the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation (2000 ms). This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation (here, the first special figure reservation) by allowing the variation pattern having a short variation time to be selected in the time saving state.

After the variation pattern is selected as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 23 is performed (S1404), and the processing ends. Incidentally, in the other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding 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 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1204), first, the special figure 1 reserved sphere count is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the special figure reservation storage unit is set to the one lower side (for example, when the special figure reservation storage unit includes an address space corresponding to addresses “0000” to “0003”, the address “0000” side )) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the highest address space of the 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 set to 0. Clear (S1503) to end this process.

After the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1204) is executed, the special figure 1 variation start processing (S1205) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 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 waiting process (S1102) of FIG. 21, in the case where the special figure 1 reserved sphere number is “0” and the special figure 2 acquisition random number is stored (YES in S1201, YES in S1206), The special figure 2 hit/disapproval determination processing (S1207), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), and the special figure 2 variation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 2 Pass/Fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 hit determination processing (S1207), first, as a determination target value, the value of the random number counter for special symbol hit determination stored in the variation information storage unit of the RAM (label-TRND-A ) Is read (S1602). Next, a win/fail judgment is made based on the hit judgment table of FIG. 8(A) (S1603). In this hit determination table, as described above, the big hit determination value is "65200 to 65535", and the special figure 2 small hit determination value is "0 to 65119". Here, in the first embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the special symbol winning/deciding random number counter has a value in the range of “0 to 65535”, and this “0 to 65535”. Among them, “0 to 65119” is assigned to the special figure 2 small hit determination value, and “65200 to 65535” is assigned to the big hit determination value (see FIG. 8A). For this reason, in the first embodiment, the result of the hit/miss judgment of the special figure 2 does not become “out”, and the result of the hit/miss judgment of the special figure 2 always becomes “small hit” or “big hit”.

Then, when the result of the hit determination (S1603) of the special figure 2 is "big hit" (YES in S1604), the same procedure as the above-mentioned special figure 1 hit determination processing (S1202) is performed, but the result of the hit determination is In the case of a big hit, the big hit type is different from that of the special figure 1 win/loss determination processing. That is, when the result of the hit determination of special figure 2 is a big hit, the big hit type determined in S1610 is any of "special figure 2 big hit A to C", and if the current game state is a non-time saving state, It will be any one of the special figure 2 big hits A and B as a 4R non-time saving big hit and the special figure 2 big hit C as a 15R non-time saving big hit (see FIGS. 6(A) and 8(B)). On the other hand, if it is a time saving state, it will be one of special figure 2 big hit A as 4R non-time saving big hit, special figure 2 big hit B as 4R time shortening big hit, and special figure 2 big hit C as 15R time shortening big hit (Fig. 6 (B ), see FIG. 8(B)). In addition, the determination of the big hit symbol (S1611) and the setting of the big hit flag (S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 1 hit/miss determination processing (S1202) described above, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

On the other hand, when the result of the hit determination (S1603) of special figure 2 is not "big hit" (NO in S1604), that is, when "small hit", the value of the small hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND-KS ) Is read, the small hit type is determined based on the small hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8C (S1606), and the small hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the small hit type (S1607). ), the small hit flag is turned on (S1608), and the process is ended. The small hit type is determined based on the game state (current game state) when the determination is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if the time saving flag is not ON, the small hit type is determined using the small hit type determination table for the non-time saving state. The small hit type determination table for the state is used to determine the small hit type. Specifically, if the current gaming state is a non-time saving state, any of 4R special hitting 2 small hits A and B that can generate a non-time saving big hit and 15 special hitting 2 small hits C that can generate a non-time saving big hit. If that is the case (see Fig. 6(C) and Fig. 8(C)), the special figure 2 small hit that can generate a 4R non-time saving big hit in the time saving state is a small special figure 2 small that can generate a 4R time saving big hit. The hit B is either a special hit 2 or a small hit C that can generate a 15-hour short hit or a big hit (see FIGS. 6D and 8C). These small hit types are also determined according to the distribution rate according to the current game state (non-time saving state or time saving state). In the first embodiment, the special figure 2 small hit flag A corresponding to the special figure 2 small hit A, the special figure 2 small hit flag B corresponding to the special figure 2 small hit B,... Since the small hit flag is provided corresponding to each small hit type, in S1608, the small hit flag corresponding to the small hit type determined in S1606 is turned on.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), variation pattern selection in the case of a big hit (YES in S1702→S1703, YES in S1706→S1707) is shown in FIGS. 23 and 24. The processing is performed in the same flow as the special pattern 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1203). Therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In addition, in the above-mentioned special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1203), if the result of the hit/miss judgment of special figure 1 is out, the deviation variation pattern is selected according to the number of reservations. In the hit/no hit judgment, there is no deviation as a result of the judgment, and instead, there is a "small hit". In the following, a process to be performed when the result of the hit/miss determination of special figure 2 is a small hit will be described.

That is, when the gaming state is a non-time saving state (NO in S1701) and the big hit flag is OFF (NO in S1705), the small hit flag is ON (see S1608 of special figure 2 hit/miss judgment processing). In this case, referring to the non-time saving state medium/small hit table (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND) A variation pattern is selected based on −T1) (S1705). Here, the variation pattern P4 is selected. Also, when the gaming state is a time saving state (YES in S1701) and the big hit flag is OFF (NO in S1706), the small hit flag is ON (see S1608 of special figure 2 hit/miss judgment processing). ), in this case, the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (Label-TRND-T1) is referred to with reference to the table for time saving state medium and small hits (the portion corresponding to the time saving status and small hits in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on (S1707). Here, the variation pattern P14 is selected.

Here, in the game in the time saving state, the winning/discarding judgment of Toku-zu 2 is mainly performed, and most of the results of the hitting/disapproving judgment of Toku-zu 2 are “small hits” (small hit probability “1/1.005”). ), in the time saving state, the variation display of the special figure 2 based on the variation pattern P14 is mainly used to advance the game. Since this fluctuation pattern P14 has a short fluctuation time of "2000 ms", the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the time saving state is smoothly and successively performed.

After the variation pattern has been selected as described above, other processing shown in FIG. 27 is performed (S1704), and the processing ends. In the other processing (S1704), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern designation command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. 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).

After the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing (S1208) is executed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 2 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 second special symbol.

[Special symbol changing process]
As shown in FIG. 28, 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. Thereby, the variable display of the special symbol 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 or not the time saving flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), the time saving counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving counter is "0". (S1905). When it is determined in S1905 that the time saving counter is "0", the time saving flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1903), the process proceeds to S1907. The time saving counter is a counter that counts the number of times the special symbol is displayed and changed in the time saving state.

In S1907, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1907). Then, the variable display of the special symbol is stopped in a manner in accordance with the determination result of the special symbol determination random number (result of the determination) and the determination result of the big hit type determination random number or the small hit type determination random number. Is performed (S1908), and this processing ends.

[Special symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, 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), the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the big hit game is set based on the big hit flag that is ON, and the first big prize. The number of times the mouth 30 is opened per round and the opening time (see FIG. 6) are set (S2003). As described above, in the first embodiment, the number of rounds of the big hit game related to the special figure 1 big hit is "4R", and the number of rounds of the big hit game related to the special figure 2 big hit is "4R" or "15R". , S2003, "4" or "15" is set as the value of the round counter, and "1 time" or "25 seconds" is set as the number of times of opening the first big winning opening 30 per round and the opening time.

After finishing the process of S2003, in order to start the big hit game, the big hit opening command is set (S2005), the opening effect of the big hit game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" ( S2007).

When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set, and the second The opening time of the special winning opening 35 (see FIG. 6) is set (S2009). As described above, in the first embodiment, the number of times the second special winning opening 35 is opened and the opening time are “1 time” and “1.6 seconds” in the small hit game. Therefore, in S2009, the small hit opening is performed. The counter value is set to "1" and the opening time is set to "1.6 seconds".

After finishing the process of S2009, set the opening command of the small hit to start the small hit game (S2010), start the opening effect of the small hit game (S2011), and set the special figure operation status to "5". Set (S2012). If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and the process is ended.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special electric auditors product processing 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF ( S2104). That is, it is controlled to a non-time saving state during the execution of the big hit game. In the first embodiment, since the non-time saving state is always in the low base state, it is also controlled to the low base state 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 that indicates that the opening of the first big winning opening 30 has all ended in the big hit game (the big hit game has ended).

If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is the time (timing) for opening the first special winning opening 30, that is, is it the time for starting the first round after the opening time of the big hit has passed? Or, it is determined whether or not the interval time between rounds has passed and it is time to start the next round (next opening) (S2107).

If the decision result in S2107 is NO, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2107 is YES, the process proceeds to S2110, and the first big winning device 31 is operated to open the first big winning opening 30 according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the kind of big hit. ..

If the first special winning opening 30 is being opened in S2106 (YES in S2106), the maximum number of entered balls in the first special winning opening 30 in the round is the specified maximum number (per one round in the first embodiment). It is determined whether or not the number has reached 9 (S2111). If the prescribed number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), it is the time (timing) to close the first big winning opening 30, that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the first big winning opening 30. It is determined whether (see FIG. 6) has elapsed (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process is ended.

On the other hand, when the prescribed number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111) or when the opening time of the first special winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, one of the two round end conditions If it is established, the first big winning opening 30 is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). When it is determined that it is not “0” (NO in S2115), the process is ended to start the next round.

On the other hand, when it is determined to be "0" (YES in S2115), as a big hit ending process for ending the big hit game, a big hit ending command is set (S2116), and a big hit ending effect is started (S2117). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process ends. In addition, the round counter is “0” when the big hit this time is 15R big hit and the first big winning opening 30 is opened 15 times, and the first big winning opening 30 is opened when 4R big hit is made. When it is executed four times, it becomes "0".

If the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the ending effect execution time of the jackpot has passed (S2119). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2120), and then a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), 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 figure operation process (FIG. 20).

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special electric auditors product processing 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2201). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning opening 35 is all ended in the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the second special winning opening 35 is being opened (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not the timing (timing) for opening the second special winning opening 35 has been reached, that is, when the first opening is started after the opening time for the small hit has elapsed It is determined whether or not the time has come, or the time for the interval between the multiple openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has come (S2203).

If the decision result in S2203 is NO, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2203 is YES, the second big winning device 36 is operated to open the second big winning opening 35 in accordance with the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) (S2204), and the second big winning device is operated. In order to open the specific area 39 provided in the winning device 36, the operation of the movable piece (not shown) is started according to a predetermined operation pattern (S2205), and the game area is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. The V valid period to be determined to be valid is set (S2206). To determine that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means to turn on the big hit flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (see steps S2211 to S2221 described later). The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the big hit flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected.

Here, in the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set to the opening number "1 time" and the opening time "1.6 seconds". In addition, in the first embodiment, the operation pattern of the movable piece is such that the specific region 39 is opened for “0.5 seconds” with the opening of the second special winning opening 35, and then closed for “0.4 seconds”. After the state, the state is opened again for "0.7 seconds", and the specific region 39 is closed according to the closing of the second special winning opening 35. Further, in the first embodiment, the number during opening of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hitting game and after closing the second big winning opening 35 (after completion of opening the second big winning opening 35 in the small hitting game). Seconds are set to the V valid period. The V valid period is set not only during the opening of the second special winning opening 35 but also for several seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 35, for example, when the opening of the second special winning opening 35 ends This is because it is possible that a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 35 may be detected (passes through the specific area 39) by the specific area sensor 39a after the second special winning opening 35 is closed. This makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of a trouble in which the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 does not become a big hit even though it has legally passed the specific area 39. In the first embodiment, the V effective period is set to "2.6 seconds", and in addition to the opening time "1.6 seconds" of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hit game, after the closing of the second special winning opening 35. For "1 second", the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be valid.

Next, if the second special winning opening 35 is being opened in S2202 (YES in S2202), the maximum number of entered balls into the second special winning opening 35 is the prescribed maximum number (8 in the first embodiment). It is determined whether or not (S2207). If the prescribed number of winning balls has not been reached (NO in S2207), whether or not it is time to close the second special winning opening 35, that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the second special winning opening 35 (Fig. 6). (See) has passed (S2208). If the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2208), the process proceeds to S2211.

On the other hand, whether the number of balls entered into the second special winning opening 35 has reached the specified number of winnings (YES in S2207) or the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2208). The second big winning opening 35 is closed (S2209), and the value of the small hit open counter is decremented by 1 (S2210). In the first embodiment, since the opening pattern of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hitting game is the opening number "1 time" and the opening time "1.6 seconds", the second special winning opening 35 is set. It is practically impossible to enter eight game balls. From this, there is almost no possibility that a positive determination will be made in the processing of S2207.

Next, in S2211, it is determined whether or not the specific area sensor 39a detects a game ball (whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39) (S2211). When it is determined that there is a detection (YES in S2211), the process proceeds to the processing of S2220 and subsequent steps shown in FIG. 32, and when it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2211), the value of the small hit open counter is “0”. It is determined whether or not (S2212). If it is determined in S2212 that it is not "0" (NO in S2212), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be “0” in S2212 (YES in S2212), the process shifts to the small hit completion process of S2213. In S2213, as a small hit ending process for ending the small hit game, the ending command for the small hit is set and the ending effect for the small hit is started (S2214). Then, the small hit end flag is turned on (S2313), and the process is ended. In the first embodiment, the small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the second special winning opening 35 is opened once.

If the small hit end flag is ON in S2201 (YES in S2201), it means that one opening of the second special winning opening 35 has ended, so it is determined whether or not the ending time of the small hit has passed. If the ending time has not elapsed (S2216) (NO in S2216), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2216), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2217), the small hit flag is turned off (S2218), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". Set (S2219) and finish processing. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) will be executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 20).

Incidentally, at the start of the small hit game, the time saving flag is not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 35) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the small hit game is executed.

When it is determined in S2211 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (YES in S2211), a process for generating a V big hit, that is, a process for ending the small hit game and starting the big hit game To do. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is the detection during the V effective period (S2220). When it is determined that the V is in the valid period (YES in S2220), the small hit flag is turned off (S2221), the big hit flag is turned on (S2222), and the V passage command is set (S2223). Here, in the first embodiment, as described above, the small hit flag is provided for each small hit type, and as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the small hit type is set. Types of V jackpots (4R hour/hour jackpot, 4R non-hour/hour jackpot, 15R non-hour/hour jackpot, 15R hour/hour jackpot) have been determined. Further, in the first embodiment, in addition to the big hit flags corresponding to the big hit types such as the special figure 1 big hit flag A and the special figure 2 big hit flag A described above, the "4R hour short big hit flag" which is a big hit flag corresponding to the V big hit type. "4R non-time saving big hit flag" "15R non-time saving big hit flag" "15R time saving big hit flag" are provided. From this, in S2222, based on the small hit type of the small hit flag that is turned off in S2221, that is, the small hit flag that is turned on in S1308 or S1608, the corresponding big hit flag of the V big hit type (4R Any one of the hour/hour jackpot flag, the 4R non-hour/hour jackpot flag, the 15R non-hour/hour jackpot flag, and the 15R hour/hour short jackpot flag is turned on (S2222).

In S2224, based on the big hit flag that was turned on in S2222, the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the big hit game is set, and the number of times and opening of the first special winning opening 30 per round are opened. The time (see FIG. 6) is set (S2224). In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the number of rounds of the big hit game relating to the V big hit is either “4R” or “15R”. Therefore, in S2224, as the value of the round counter. Either "4" or "15" is set, and "1 time" and "25 seconds" are set as the number of times of opening and the opening time of the first special winning opening 30 per round.

After finishing the process of S2224, in order to start the big hit game, the big hit opening command is set (S2225), the opening effect of the big hit game is started (S2226), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" ( S2227). In addition, this opening command should be a command that can specify that it is an opening command related to a big hit game that is executed by the game ball passing V based on the small hit game (also called "small hit V"). Is possible.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2220 that the V valid period is not in progress (NO in S2220), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a this time is not legitimate and may be fraudulent, so a V jackpot is generated. Without performing the error processing (S2227), the processing ends. As the error processing, an abnormal state notification indicating that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a occurs when the V effective period is not performed, or entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 is performed. It is possible to exemplify a process of temporarily stopping (interrupting) the process related to the special symbol variation such as the acquisition of various random numbers based on the determination and the special symbol right/wrong determination. Further, the abnormal state notification or the temporary stop of the game progress due to the execution of the error processing may be canceled by the establishment of a predetermined cancellation condition. As the cancellation condition, for example, a lapse of time, a power recycle, a RAM clear or the like may be performed. It can be illustrated.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type related to the jackpot game executed this time, that is, the type of the jackpot that has ended is a time saving jackpot (S2301). In S2301, based on the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot flag that is currently turned on, that is, the jackpot flag turned on in any of S1312, S1612, and S2222, whether or not the type of the jackpot that has ended is a time saving jackpot. To judge. Specifically, whether the big hit this time is "special figure 1 big hit A" or "special figure 2 big hit B, C" that occurred in the time-shortened state (high base state), or in the time-shortened state (high base state) As a V jackpot triggered by "4R short-time jackpot" as a V jackpot triggered by the "Tokuzu 2 small hit B" that occurred or as a V jackpot triggered by the "Tokuzoku 2 jackpot C" that occurred in a short-time condition (high base state) In the case of "15R hour/hour jackpot", the type of the jackpot that ended this time is an hour/hour jackpot (see FIG. 6).

When it is determined in S2301 that the time saving is a big hit (YES in S2301), the time saving flag is turned on (S2302), "100" is set in the time saving counter (S2303), and the process is ended. As a result, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game this time becomes a special symbol time saving state and a high base state (that is, a time saving high base state). In this short time high base state, the next big hit (including the V big hit) can be displayed by changing the special symbol 100 times without the occurrence of the next big hit, or the next big hit (V big hit (Including) occurs, and the process ends when one of the conditions is satisfied. In addition, the time saving counter is to count the number of times of the variable display number of the first special symbol and the variable display number of the second special symbol.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2301 that it is not a time saving jackpot (NO in S2301), that is, the jackpot this time occurs in "special figure 1 big hit B", "special figure 2 big hit A", and normal state (low base state). It is either "Special figure 2 big hit B, C", "4R non-time short big hit" as V big hit triggered by "Special figure 2 small hit A", or in normal state (low base state) "4R non-time-saving big hit" as a V big hit triggered by the "special figure 2 small hit B" or V big hit triggered by the "special figure 2 small hit C" that occurred in the normal state (low base state) "15R non-time saving big hit", the processing is ended without turning on the time saving flag. As a result, the game state after the end of this big hit game becomes the non-time saving state and the low base state of the special symbol (that is, the non-time saving low base state).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) and then a reserve ball number process (S207). In the reserved sphere number process (S207), as shown in FIG. 34, first, the special figure 1 reserved sphere number and the normal symbol reserved sphere number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls for transmitting the information of the number of reserved balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502).

[Power interruption monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S208) subsequent to the number of reserved balls (S207). In the power-off monitoring process (S208), as shown in FIG. 35, 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 winning game, the number of holding balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of probability change/time reduction are some. Data relating to the above) is stored 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 (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flags, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the production control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 36 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. .. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack settings, constant settings, CPU 92 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status and counter resets 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). If the determination result 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 is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, when the power-off signal is not ON, or when 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 due to a power failure or the like. When the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. When the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses and counter values are reset. The steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once (when the power is turned on) after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90. In addition, in the random number for effect determination, a random number for variable effect determination that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, a random number for predictive effect determination that determines the advance effect, an effect pattern that determines the effect pattern. There are random numbers for decision, etc. The method of updating the random number can be the same as the method of updating the random number performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating, the random number values may be incremented by 2 instead of being incremented by 1. 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 fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( When a variation start command) is transmitted, or when a variation effect pattern to be described later is determined, this can be done. 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 process (S4005) ends, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in 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 accompanying the big hit game and the small hit game, etc.) is executed. The production control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits interruption (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. The reception interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed while the interrupt is enabled.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 37, 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. 38, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (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 is performed to create and output drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (S4203). 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. 39, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, the lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) to be output and the lighting control processing (S4302) for managing the production time and the switch data created by the 2ms timer interrupt processing are generated. A switch state acquisition process (S4303) is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt process, and the display content of the display screen 7a is set based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process. Switch processing (S4304) is performed. After that, other processes such as updating the effect determination random number are executed (S4305).

[Reception command analysis processing]
As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), first, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gate passage command is received from the main control board 80 (main control unit) (S4419). ), if it is determined that the gate passage command is received (YES in S4419), a gate passage process (S4420) described later is executed, and the process proceeds to S4401. If it is determined in S4419 that the gate passage command has not been received (NO in S4419), the process proceeds to S4401 without performing the gate passage process. The gate passage command is a command transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 based on the passage to the gate 28 (also referred to as “universal figure starting gate”) described above.

In S4401, it is determined whether or not a start-ball entry command has been received (S4401), and if it is determined that a start-ball entry command has been received (YES in S4401), a ball-on-stage production start process is performed (S4402), S4403. Process shifts to. When it is determined in S4401 that the start ball entry command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4403 without performing the ball entry effect start process. This entry-time production start process is a process that is executed when a start entry command indicating that a game ball has entered the first start opening 20 is received from the main control unit, and this process is performed. Thus, the effect holding storage unit (not shown) included in the sub-control unit 90 stores the effect holding information that has not been digested (effect holding information that corresponds to the first special figure hold that is not consumed in the first embodiment). , The display control of the first effect holding 9a displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (control relating to the change in the number of display and the display mode of the effect holding), or by the main control unit when entering the starting opening. A so-called look-ahead effect (also referred to as "pre-effect") is performed based on the acquired acquisition information.

When a game ball enters the first starting opening 20, information indicating the acquired information acquired based on the entry into the first starting opening 20 is included in the starting entering command or A command indicating information is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90, and is added and stored in the effect holding storage unit of the sub control unit 90 as undigested effect holding information (effect information). The upper limit of the number of effect holding information (also referred to as “first effect holding”) stored in the effect holding storage unit is the same as the number of the first special figure holding stored in the special drawing holding storage unit (4 pieces). ) And the same number of memories at that time. In addition, when the fluctuation start command which will be described later is received, if it indicates the first special symbol, the oldest effect hold information stored in the corresponding first effect hold storage unit 104 is deleted. It

In S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control unit (S4403), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4403), the fluctuation effect start processing described later is performed (S4404). , S4407. If it is determined in S4403 that the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the variation effect start process.

In S4407, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control unit (S4407), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4407), the fluctuation effect ending process described later is performed (S4408), The processing moves to S4409. If it is determined in S4407 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4409 without performing the fluctuation effect ending process.

Succeedingly, in S4409, it is determined whether or not an opening command is received from the main control unit (S4409), and when it is determined that the opening command is received (YES in S4409), the special game effect of the special game is executed. Special game effect selection processing for selecting a pattern (effect mode) is performed (S4410). The special game production, at least, the opening production executed during the opening period before the big winning opening with the start of the big hit game, and the round production and the opening and opening executed during the opening of the big winning opening in the big hit game. The interval effect executed during the interval between the rounds (between rounds) is included. Next, it is determined whether or not an ending command is received from the main control board 80 (S4411 in FIG. 41), and when it is determined that an ending command is received (YES in S4411), a special game end effect pattern or special game Ending effect selection processing for selecting the type of effect mode after the end is performed (S4412). On the other hand, if it is determined in S4409 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4409), the process proceeds to S4411 without performing the special game effect selection process (S4410). If it is determined in S4411 that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4411), the process proceeds to S4413 without performing the ending effect selection process (S4412).

Here, the effect mode is set according to the mode status described later, and the mode status corresponds to the gaming state (low base state, high base state in the first embodiment). Therefore, in the ending effect selection process (S4412), for example, if the game state after the big hit game ends is changed to a high base state, a mode status corresponding to the high base state is set. As a result, the game in the high base state after the end of the big hit game progresses under the effect mode according to the high base state (mode status). In addition, when the game state does not change before and after the special game, for example, before the start of the small hit game and after the end (no V big hit occurs), the mode status when the small hit occurs is maintained. As a result, the game after the small hitting game is also advanced under the effect mode according to the same game state (mode status) as before the small hitting game is started.

In S4413, it is determined whether or not a V passage command (a command indicating that V has passed based on the occurrence of a small hit game) is received from the main control unit (S4413), and when it is determined that the V passage command is received. (YES in S4413), the V passage notification command is set (S4414), and the process proceeds to S4415. In addition, the V passing command, the result of the special symbol hit determination is any of "special figure 2 small hit A ~ D", the game ball that entered the second big winning opening 35 during the small hit game, V This is a command for the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the specific area 39 has been passed during the valid period. When the V passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads out predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, characters such as "V passage! Big hit!" are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is informed that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 and the jackpot game is to be executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4413 that the V passage command is not received (NO in S4413), the process proceeds to S4415 without setting the V passage notification command. In S4415, other processing is executed and the processing ends.

Even when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 outside the V valid period, a V pass command including information that can specify that the game ball is outside the V valid period may be received. Thereby, based on the reception of the V pass command outside the valid period, the error notification can be performed using the speaker 67, the image display device 7, the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5 and the like controlled by the sub control unit 90.

[Process when passing through the gate]
As shown in FIG. 42, in the gate passing process (S4420), first, in S4901, it is determined whether the gaming state is in the high base state (S4901), and when it is determined that the gaming state is in the high base state (YES in S4901), The process ends without executing the left-handed instruction production. In the high base state (corresponding to the "second game state"), the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment shoots a game ball into the right game area 3B and plays a game, so that it is right-handed. Even if it is detected, the left-handed instruction production is not performed. Here, the gate passing process is a process executed when a gate passing command is received, and when it is detected that the player is performing a right-handed game in a predetermined game state, the "current game In the state, the right-handed game is prohibited, and is a process for executing a notification effect instructing to perform the left-handed game (return to the left-handed game). Therefore, it can be said that the gate 28 has both a firing direction informing function of informing (instructing) the firing direction and a normal symbol starting function of variably displaying normal symbols. In addition, the gate 28 can pass a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B (corresponding to the "second game area"), and flows down the left game area 3A (corresponding to the "first game area"). The ball is provided at a position where it cannot pass, and by detecting the game ball with this gate 28, it is detected that the player has shot the game ball toward the right game area 3B (second game area). It becomes possible.

When it is determined in S4901 that the gaming state is not the high base state, that is, the low base state (corresponding to the "first gaming state") (NO in S4901), the left-handed instruction effect execution command is set (S4902), Finish the process. When the left-handing instruction effect execution command set in S4902 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 causes the display direction on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 to be emitted. Produce instructions. For example, the characters "Please return to the left" or "Stop the right" should be displayed, or the firing handle 60 should be in the left direction (counterclockwise direction). For example, displaying an image showing how to rotate.

In the first embodiment, when the big hit game is started or when the game is started in the high base state after the big hit game is finished, the shooting direction instruction effect is produced on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. ing. In this case, as the launch direction instruction effect, for example, an image showing characters such as "Please hit right" or showing the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B toward the first special winning opening 30 is displayed. Is displayed, an image showing a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B toward the second starting opening 21 is displayed, and a state in which the firing handle 60 is rotated to the right (clockwise direction) is shown. Displaying an image or the like can be mentioned.

[Variation effect start processing]
Next, the fluctuation effect start processing (S4404) performed based on the reception of the fluctuation start command in the received command analysis processing (S4301) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the fluctuating effect start processing (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the fluctuating effect determining random numbers, the preliminary effect determining random numbers, the effect design determining random numbers, and the like to determine various effect determining random numbers. Random processing for effect determination (S4501) is performed. In the first 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 P15) 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, and the symbol information for designating the big hit type and the small hit type 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 the effect symbol) 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 be used in other 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 "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E.

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 the characters, items, and background images that appear, and the effect symbol 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 the first embodiment, the effect modes A, B, and C are executed when the low base state is controlled, and the effect modes D and E are executed when the high base state is controlled. The player can grasp the current game state through the effect mode.

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) referenced 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 first embodiment, since a plurality of fluctuation effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect modes (mode statuses) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance, in S4504, from among these fluctuation effect pattern determination tables, , A 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 random effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variable effect pattern determination table set in S4504, select a variable effect pattern that matches the specified fluctuation pattern, and set it (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 the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, 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 is performed (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or character The case where no effect is 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). In the case where the 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 an odd-numbered symbol such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a short-time big hit, and "666" when the non-time-short hit is a big hit. It is considered to be an even number pattern such as. Further, when the reach is removed, one of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" is different from the other effect patterns, and when there is no reach, "635" etc. 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. In the first embodiment, even in the case of a small hit, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner (separation) as in the case of the disengagement. However, for a small hit, a predetermined chance item such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3*3" may be stopped and displayed. The stop display mode of the effect design 8 described above is an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect design can be appropriately changed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, as a variation mode (variation production pattern) of the effect design 8. 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"). It is decided. When the reachable effect symbol game effect is executed, one 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 the reach (normal reach) effect. The reach effect can be set (executed) mainly when a variation pattern designating command designating a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received.

In S4505, a variation effect pattern corresponding to any of various variation effects including these "reach effects" 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 in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4506), and the variation effect is generated. The start 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 CPU of the image control board 100, the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, Predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in S4505 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and variation effect and the like based on the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

In the first embodiment, when the game state is the low base state, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect symbol 8 (effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Therefore, it is assumed that the effect design game effect including the reach effect and the like is performed. On the other hand, when the gaming state is in the high base state, the effect symbol 8 is displayed in a small size toward the edge of the display screen 7a (for example, the lower right of the screen), and a V big hit triggered by the special figure 2 small hit occurs. A series of effects is performed using substantially the entire display screen 7a. As a series of effects, for example, effects in which a teammate character searches for an enemy character as an opponent can be cited. In this case, when a V jackpot is triggered by a small hit, an enemy character is found, and a so-called battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character compete during a jackpot game related to the V jackpot is unfolded. Then, the result of the battle effect indicates whether or not the gaming state after the big hit game becomes the high base state. For example, if the teammate character wins, it is determined that the high base state.

[Variation effect end processing]
As shown in FIG. 44, in the fluctuating effect ending process (S4408), first, in S4601, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the fluctuation stop command (S4601), and refers to the mode status (S4602). As a result, it is determined whether the current effect mode is A to E. Next, in S4603, it is determined whether the gaming state changes. For example, it is determined whether to transition from the high base state to the low base state or to transition from the low base state to the high base state. When it is determined in S4603 that the game state changes (YES in S4603), the effect mode (AE) setting command corresponding to the changed game state is set (S4604), and the process proceeds to S4605. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4603 that the game state does not change (NO in S4603), the process proceeds to S4605. In S4605, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variable effect end command for ending the effect symbol game effect (S4605), and ends the process.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment has been described above. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a 4R big hit game is provided as a big hit game related to the special figure 1 big hit, and a 4R big hit game is provided as a big hit game related to the special figure 2 big hit. Since the 15R jackpot game is provided, it is highly possible that the amount of profit that can be given to the player is increased when the jackpot (including the V jackpot) is achieved with the second special symbol. In a high base state (time saving state) in which the variable display of the second special symbol that is advantageous for such a player is the main, in the case where the result of the hit determination of the first special symbol is a big hit, then the high base state (Time saving state) Probability (time saving continuation rate) is "93%", when the result of the judgment result of the second special symbol is a big hit or a small hit in a high base state (time saving state) It is higher than the “80%” reduced time saving rate in the event of a V jackpot. That is, in the high base state (time saving state) in which the variable display of the second special symbol is the main subject of the game, even if the big hit game related to the first special symbol, which is hard to obtain much profit, is executed, the high base state after the big hit game. The possibility of becoming (time saving state) becomes higher than when the big hit game related to the second special symbol is executed. As a result, even though the variable display of the second special symbol is changed to the high base state (time saving state), which is the main body of the game, the first special symbol is variably displayed and the jackpot game related to this is executed. Also, after the big hit game, it becomes possible to continue the game in the high base state (time saving state) as much as possible.

In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is a so-called "type 1 type 2" type, and the small hit probability is set higher than the big hit probability, so in the high base state (time saving state). , Toku-zu 2 It is possible to efficiently target the execution of the big hit game related to the V big hit triggered by the small hit. In such a "Type 1 Type 2" specification, by making it possible to continue the game in a high base state (time saving state) as much as possible, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game related to the "Type 1 Type 2 type" gaming machine. It is possible to plan.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, among the big hits that can occur in the low base state (non-time saving state), only "Special figure 1 big hit A" is "time saving big hit", and other big hits Are all "untimely jackpots". Further, all of the "special figure 2 small hits A to C" that can occur in the low base state (non-time saving big state) are small hits that can generate "non-time saving large hits". Therefore, unless the "special figure 1 big hit A" occurs in the low base state (non-time saving state), the game state does not shift to the high base state (time saving state). That is, in the low base state (non-time saving state), the big hit game related to special figure 1 big hit is executed more than the big hit game related to special figure 2 big hit. ) Is likely to be. As a result, in the low base state (non-time saving state), aiming at the transition to the high base state (time saving state) by advancing the game mainly with the variable display of the first special symbol, in the high base state (time saving state), 2 You can aim at the execution of the big hit game with a large amount of profit (for example, 15R big hit game) by advancing the game mainly on the variable display of the special symbol, and even if the big hit game related to the first special symbol with a small amount of profit is executed. It is possible to obtain the game playability such that the game is likely to be advanced in the high base state (time saving state).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, a special figure 1 big hit occurs in a low base state (non-time saving state), a big hit game related to this is executed, and a high base state (time saving state) after the big hit game. The probability (time-saving rush rate) is "50%", and a special jackpot 2 big hit or a bonus jack 2 special jackpot is triggered in the high base state (time shortening state), and a jackpot game related to this. Is executed, and the probability (time saving continuation rate) of becoming a high base state (time saving state) after the big hit game is “80%”. And, since the big hit game related to the second special symbol includes the 15R big hit game which does not exist in the big hit game related to the first special symbol, the special figure 2 big hit (including the V big hit) compared to the special figure 1 big hit. Is more advantageous to the player. From this, in the high base state (time saving state), in principle, it can be said that it is a good idea for the player to advance the game mainly by the variable display of the second special symbol and aim to execute the big hit game with a large profit amount. As a result, in the high base state (time saving state), it becomes possible not to impair the playability of advancing the game mainly with the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, the time saving rush rate based on the special figure 1 big hit in the low base state (non-time saving state) and the special time figure 2 big hit (including V big hit) in the high base state (time saving state) are It is possible to arbitrarily set in consideration of the game performance (spec) and the like as long as the relationship of "time saving plunge rate <latter time saving continuation rate" is satisfied.

Further, as described above, in the high base state (time saving state), the big hit game related to special figure 1 big hit is executed rather than the big hit game related to special figure 2 big hit (including V big hit), Since there is a high possibility that it will be in a high base state (time saving state) after a big hit game, in terms of continuing the high base state (time saving state), the high base state (time saving state) in which the variable display of the second special symbol is the main subject of the game ), the first special symbol is more advantageous for the player. Thereby, in the high base state (time saving state), even if the first special symbol is variably displayed and the big hit game related to this is executed, the big hit game is the high base state after the big hit game (time saving state). It is possible to function as "rescue" so to speak.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the first special symbol hold can be stored, and the variable display of the first special symbol is executed in preference to the variable display of the second special symbol. ing. Thereby, for example, even if the first special symbol hold exists in the high base state (time saving state), the variable display of the first special symbol based on the hold is executed (finished) first, and the second special symbol is displayed. It is possible to efficiently proceed with a game in which variable display of symbols is the main subject.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, as described above, the special figure 2 big hit (including V big hit) includes "15R short-time big hit" that cannot occur in the special figure 1 big hit. It can be said that the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player than the first special symbol in terms of profit that can be obtained with, but in the low base state (non-time saving state), the special symbol 2 big hit and the special symbol 2 small hit Even if a V jackpot that triggers occurs, it does not shift to a high base state (time saving state) after the big hit game related to this, and "special figure 1 jackpot A" does not occur in a low base state (non-time saving state). As long as it does not shift to a high base state (time saving state). Therefore, in the low base state (non-time saving state), contrary to the main purpose of the game in that state (original game property), enter the game ball into the second starting opening 21 and the second special symbol Even if the player decides whether or not to win or reject (variable display), the player does not have much real profit. As a result, in the low base state (non-time saving state), the action of entering the game ball into the second starting opening 21 in order to variably display the second special symbol (act that impairs the original playability) is suppressed. It is possible.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, as described above, the time saving rush rate based on the special figure 1 big hit in the low base state (non-time saving state) is set to "50%", and the special figure 2 big hit (V Depending on the jackpot, it may not be possible to expect a transition to a high base state (time saving state). Moreover, the time saving continuation rate based on the special figure 2 big hit (including V big hit) in the high base state (time saving state) is "80%", and the big hit game relating to the second special symbol has the first special symbol. The 15R big hit game which does not exist in the big hit game concerning is included. Therefore, in the low base state (non-time saving state), the game is advanced mainly by the variable display of the first special symbol, aiming for the transition to the high base state (time saving state), and the transition to the high base state (time saving state) Above, it can be said that it is a good measure for the player to variably display the second special symbol and aim to execute a big hit game with a large profit amount. Thereby, in the low base state (non-time saving state), although the variable display of the first special symbol is the main subject of the game, the game ball is displayed on the second starting opening 21 in order to variably display the second special symbol. It is possible to easily control the act of entering the ball.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, only the first special symbol reservation is stored, and the second special symbol is not retained and stored (the special symbol reservation storage unit corresponding to the second special symbol is not provided. ) Because it is configured, in the low base state (non-time saving state), compared to the variable display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, compared with the variation of the game ball to the second starting port 21 It becomes difficult to obtain an opportunity to execute the variable display of the second special symbol based on the entry. Thereby, in the low base state (non-time saving state), although the variable display of the first special symbol is the main subject of the game, the game ball is displayed on the second starting opening 21 in order to variably display the second special symbol. It becomes possible to more easily control the act of entering the ball.

In the first embodiment, only the first special figure hold (special figure 1 hold) based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 can be stored, but the game ball to the second starting opening 21 is stored. The acquisition information (second acquisition information) acquired based on entering a ball may also be configured to be stored as a second special figure reservation (special figure 2 reservation). In this case, as the special figure reservation storage section, a first special figure reservation storage section (first reservation storage section, first acquisition information storage section) that stores the first special figure reservation and a second special figure reservation section that stores the second special figure reservation It is possible to provide a 2 special figure reservation storage unit (second reservation storage means, second acquisition information storage means). In this case, it is possible to make the upper limit value the same in the first special figure reservation storage unit and the second special figure reservation storage unit, but as described above, the original game in the low base state (non-time saving state) Considering the suppression of the act that impairs the sex, it is desirable that the upper limit value of the second special figure reservation storage unit be smaller than the upper limit value of the first special figure reservation storage unit.

In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, when the special figure 1 big hit occurs in the high base state (time saving state), the time saving continuation rate is set to "93%", and for example, the special figure 2 small hit is used as a trigger. The possibility of returning to the low base state (non-time saving state) without playing the original game in the high base state (time saving state) aiming for a big hit is minimized, but it is special in the high base state (time saving state). Figure 1 The time saving continuation rate when a big hit occurs is not limited to "93%". For example, after the high base state (time saving state) is returned to the low base state (non-time saving state) (falling down), that is, in the one condominium period in which the high base state (time saving state) continues. , A high base state in consideration of the number of prize ball payouts (hereinafter, also referred to as “total amount payout (S1)”) related to the special figure 1 jackpot when the game is continued by variably displaying only the first special symbol ( When the special figure 1 big hit occurs in the (time saving state), the time saving continuation rate can be determined.

In order to obtain the "total amount payout (S1)", first,
(1) Probability of pulling a jackpot during a high base state (during a time saving state) (hereinafter, also referred to as "pullback rate (H1)"),
(2) Probability of catching a big hit between the high base state (time saving state) and the return to the low base state (non-time saving state), that is, the high base state (time saving state) continues. Probability of pulling a jackpot during the consecutive holiday period (hereinafter also referred to as “total withdrawal rate (H2)”),
Needs to be calculated. The formulas for obtaining these "pullback rate (H1)" and "total pullback rate (H2)" are as follows.
Formula 1: Withdrawal rate (H1)=1-(1-(big hit probability (X)))^ number of times saved (Y)
Formula 2: Total withdrawal rate (H2) = Withdrawal rate (H1) x Time saving continuation rate (Z)

Then, by using the total withdrawal rate (H2) obtained by the above calculation formula, the "special map 1 average number of jackpots (K)" during one consecutive villa period in which the high base state (time saving state) continues, Fig. 1 The total number of coins paid out (S1) is obtained by obtaining the number of prize balls paid out per one big hit (hereinafter also referred to as "unit coin paid (S2)") and multiplying them. That is, the calculation formula for obtaining the “total amount payout (S1)” is as follows.
Formula 3: Total amount payout (S1) = unit payout (S2) x special figure 1 average number of big hits (K)

Based on the above equations 1 to 3, the total amount payout (S1) will be calculated by taking the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment 1 as an example. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the jackpot probability is "1/195.05", the number of time saving is "100 times", and the time saving continuation rate due to the special jackpot big hit in the high base state (time saving state) is ". 93%”, the number of rounds of the big hit game related to the special figure 1 big hit is “4”, and the prescribed number of balls entered into the first big winning opening 30 is “9”. Further, the number of prize balls per one ball entered into the first big winning opening 30 is “15”. In this case, first, when the pullback rate (H1) is calculated based on the above equation 1, since "X=1/195.05" and "Y=100", the pullback rate (H1) is
H1=1-(1-1/195.05)^100=0.401906=40.1906%
Becomes

Next, when the total withdrawal rate (H2) is calculated based on the above equation 2,
Since “H1=40.1906%” and “Z=93%”, the total withdrawal rate (H2) is
H2=0.401906×0.93=0.337377=37.3773%.
Here, the above-mentioned “special figure 1 average number of big hits (K)” is
Special figure 1 Average number of big hits (K) = 1/(1-total withdrawal rate (H2))
Therefore, the special figure 1 average jackpot count (K) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is K=1/(1-0.373773)=1.596865.
Becomes
In addition, the unit payout (S2) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is
S2=4 (number of rounds)×15 (number of prize balls)×9 (number of prescribed balls)=540
Is.
From the above, when the total amount payout (S1) is calculated based on the above equation 3,
Since "S2=540" and "K=1.596865", the total payout (S1) is
S1=540×1.596865≈862.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, the total amount of coins when the game is continued by variably displaying only the first special symbol in one continuous villa period in which the high base state (time saving state) continues ( S1) is "862 pieces", and this value is the most advantageous payout number per award of 15R per coin in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of Example 1, that is,
Clearly less than 15 (round number) x 15 (number of prize balls) x 9 (regular number of entered balls) = 2025. Therefore, even if the special saving time 1 big hit occurs in the high base state (time saving state), even if the time saving continuation rate is set to "93%", the gambling property does not increase, so there is no problem with the performance (spec) of the gaming machine. It can be said that there is no.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of Example 1, even if the time saving continuation rate when the special figure 1 big hit occurs in the high base state (time saving state) is “100%”, the total amount calculated by the above calculation is output. Since the number of balls (S1) is about “903”, the gambling property does not increase even in this case, and it can be said that there is no problem in the performance (spec) of the gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to further increase the time-saving continuation rate when the special figure 1 big hit occurs in the high base state (time-saving state) as compared with the above-described first embodiment.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, even if the game is continued by variably displaying only the first special symbol in one continuous villa period in which the high base state (time saving state) continues, in that case The total amount payout (S1) is obviously smaller than the prize ball payout number (2025 pieces) per 15R big hit game that can be executed as a big hit game related to the big hit (including V big hit) of the second special symbol. From this, in the high base state (time saving state), contrary to the main purpose (original playability) of the game in that state, the game ball is thrown into the first starting opening 20 and the special figure 1 big hit is aimed at. Even so (even if you aim to benefit from the high rate of reduced time duration), there is no real benefit to the player.

Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a "1 type 2 type" pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the present invention is also applicable to pachinko gaming machines other than "1 type 2 type". is there. As an example thereof, in the second embodiment, a case where the present invention is applied to a "one type" pachinko gaming machine will be described. Note that the following description will be made from the main differences from the first embodiment.

First, since the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment is not provided with a small hit, the second one used in the small hit game in the above-described first embodiment of the configuration related to the game board 2 (board surface configuration) The special winning opening 35 and the specific area 39 are not provided. That is, the special game (hit game) of the second embodiment is a big hit game using the first big winning opening 30.

In addition, in the second embodiment, a small hit determination is not performed in the special symbol hit determination in the control processing by the main control unit 80, and only a big hit determination is performed. The big hit determination is performed using the big hit determination table shown in FIG. Here, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment has a probability varying function for a special symbol, the big hit determination table for a low probability state where the big hit probability is set to a low probability, and the big hit probability is set to a high probability. And a jackpot determination table for a high probability state. Specifically, among the random numbers for special symbol hit/absence determination that take values in the range of “0 to 65535”, 250 values of “65286 to 65535” in the low probability state are jackpot determination values (values to be jackpots). In the high probability state, 935 values of “64601 to 65535” are set as the jackpot determination value. That is, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is “1/262.14”, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is “1/70.09”. And, the probability variation function of the second embodiment, after the jackpot game is finished, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (50 times in the second embodiment), the operation is finished, The pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment is a so-called "ST machine" (variable-cut probability variation machine) type of pachinko gaming machine.

In the second embodiment as well, when the special symbol win/judgment results in a big hit, the big hit type is determined using the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 45(B), as in the first embodiment. The big hit types in the present second embodiment are similar to those in the first embodiment described above, and as shown in FIG. 46, two types of "special figure 1 big hit A and B" and special figure 2 big hit are available as special figure 1 big hit types. There are three types of "special map 2 big hit A to C". And all of these jackpots are "probability variation jackpots" that activate the "probability variation function" after the jackpot game is over (see the probability variation function columns in FIGS. 46(A) and (B)). Regarding the time saving function and the opening extension function, the ending condition of the high base state (time saving state) of the second embodiment, that is, the variable display frequency of the special symbol which is the operation ending condition of the time saving function and the opening extension function is "70 times. (See the columns of time saving function and open extension function in FIGS. 46A and 46B), which is different from the first embodiment. On the other hand, the distribution probabilities for each of the "special figure 1 big hit A and B" and "special figure 2 big hit A to C" for each game state when the big hit occurs are the same as those in the first embodiment (FIG. 46). (Refer to the column of random numbers for determining jackpot type in (A) and (B)). Further, in FIG. 45, a big hit judgment table and a big hit type judgment table are shown as the judgment table, and a normal symbol hit judgment table and a normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table are not shown, but this is the same as in the first embodiment described above. A table (see FIGS. 8D and 8E) is to be used

In the second embodiment, when "special figure 1 big hit B" or "special figure 2 big hit A" occurs, and "special figure 2 big hit B" or "special figure 2 big hit C" in a low base state (time saving state). When occurs, the gaming state after the big hit game related to the big hit becomes a high probability state, a non-time saving state and a low base state (hereinafter, also referred to as “high-accuracy low base state”), and “special figure 1 When "big hit A" occurs, and when "special figure 2 big hit B" or "special figure 2 big hit C" occurs in the high base state (time saving state), the gaming state after the big hit game related to the big hit. Is a high-probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (hereinafter, also referred to as “high-accuracy high-base state”). Then, after a big hit game, it becomes a high-accuracy high-base state, and when the variation display of the special symbol is performed 50 times in the high-accuracy high-base state, the game state is a low probability state, a time saving state and a high base state (hereinafter, "low Also referred to as "probability base state"), after this, when the variable display of the special symbol is performed 20 times in a further low confidence base state, the gaming state is a low probability state and a non-time saving state and a low base state (hereinafter, It is also referred to as "low-probability low-base state"). Moreover, after the big hit game, it becomes a high-accuracy low base state, and when the variation display of the special symbol is performed 50 times in the high-accuracy low base state, the game state becomes the low-accuracy low base state. Furthermore, the effect mode (mode status) is set according to each of these gaming states.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the acquisition information acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21 is also stored as a hold. That is, in addition to the first special figure hold, the second special figure hold can be stored. In the second embodiment, the storable upper limit values for the first special figure reservation and the second special figure reservation are the same “4”. Further, in the first embodiment described above, the variable display of the first special symbol is prioritized to the variable display of the second special symbol, but in the second embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is first. It is supposed to be performed prior to the variable display of special symbols (special figure 2 priority variation). Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the big hit variation pattern and the out-of-shift variation pattern of the special symbol in the high base state (time saving state) are each one type, but in the second embodiment, a plurality of types are provided respectively.

The above is the main difference from the first embodiment described above, and the basic configuration (big hit determination, big hit game, etc.) relating to the other "1 type type" games is the same as that of the first embodiment.

Even in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, the 4R big hit game is provided as a big hit game related to special figure 1 big hit, and the 4R big hit game and the 15R big hit game are provided as big hit games related to special figure 2 big hit. The one with a big hit with two special symbols is more likely to increase the amount of profit that can be given to the player. And, in the high base state (high-probability high-base state or low-probability high-base state) where the variable display of the second special symbol is the main, if the result of the judgment result of the first special symbol is a big hit, then high The probability (time saving continuation rate) of being in the base state (time saving state) is "93%", and the time saving when the result of the judgment result of the second special symbol is a big hit in the high base state (time saving state) It is higher than the continuation rate of "80%". That is, in the high base state (time saving state) in which the variable display of the second special symbol is the main subject of the game, even if the big hit game related to the first special symbol, which is hard to obtain much profit, is executed, the high base state after the big hit game. The possibility of becoming (time saving state) becomes higher than when the big hit game related to the second special symbol is executed. As a result, even if the first special symbol is variably displayed and the big hit game related to this is executed despite the transition to the high base state (time saving state), after the big hit game, the high base state (time saving state) ) Will be able to continue playing games as much as possible.

Further, also in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, among the big hits that can occur in the low base state (the low-probability low base state or the high-probability low base state), only "Special figure 1 big hit A" is "time saving big hit". And all the other big hits are "non-time saving big hits". Therefore, the game state does not shift to the high base state unless "special figure 1 big hit A" occurs in the low base state. In other words, in the low base state, it is more likely that the big hit game related to the special figure 1 big hit is executed than the big hit game related to the special figure 2 big hit is high base state after the big hit game. Become. As a result, in the low base state, the game is promoted mainly by the variable display of the first special symbol, aiming at the transition to the high base state, and in the high base state, the game is mainly promoted by the variable display of the second special symbol. While aiming to execute a big hit game with a large amount of profit (for example, a 15R big hit game), even if the big hit game related to the first special symbol is executed, it is highly possible that the game is likely to continue in a high base state. Can be obtained with one type of pachinko game machine.

Further, also in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, the probability that the special figure 1 big hit occurs in the low base state and the big hit game related to this is executed, and the probability of becoming the high base state after the big hit game (time saving plunge rate) is ". 50%", the special figure 2 big hit occurs in the high base state, the big hit game related to this is executed, and the probability (time saving continuation rate) of becoming the high base state after the big hit game is "80%". Is becoming And since the big hit game related to the second special symbol includes the 15R big hit game that does not exist in the big hit game related to the first special symbol, the special figure 2 big hit is more player than the special figure 1 big hit. Is advantageous to. From this, in the high base state, in principle, it can be said that it is a good idea for the player to aim at the execution of the big hit game with a large profit amount by advancing the game mainly with the variable display of the second special symbol. As a result, in the one type of pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to prevent deterioration of the game nature of advancing the game mainly with the variable display of the second special symbol in the high base state.

Further, also in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, when the gaming state is in the high base state, it is better to execute the big hit game related to the special figure 1 big hit than to execute the big hit game related to the special figure 2 big hit. Since there is a high possibility that it will be in a high base state after a big hit game, in terms of continuation of the high base state, the first special despite the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is the high base state which is the main body of the game The design is more advantageous for the player. As a result, in the high base state, even if the first special symbol is variably displayed and the big hit game related thereto is executed, the big hit game is, so to speak, “rescue” to continue the high base state after the big hit game. It is possible to function as.

Further, also in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, even if the special figure 2 big hit occurs in the low base state, it does not shift to the high base state after the big hit game related to this, and in the low base state "special figure Unless a "one big hit A" occurs, it does not shift to a high base state. Therefore, in the low base state, contrary to the main purpose of the game in that state (original game play), enter the game ball into the second starting port 21 and determine whether or not the second special symbol is valid (variable display). Even if you aim for), the actual profit for the player is not great. As a result, even in the type 1 pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, the act of inserting the game ball into the second starting opening 21 in order to variably display the second special symbol in the low base state (original game property). It is possible to control the damage to the

Further, also in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, the short-time rush rate based on the special figure 1 big hit in the low base state is set to "50%", and depending on the special figure 2 big hit, the transition to the high base state cannot be expected. Has become. Moreover, the time saving continuation rate based on the special figure 2 big hit in the high base state is "80%", and the big hit game relating to the second special symbol does not exist in the big hit game relating to the first special symbol. The game is included. Therefore, in the low base state, aiming at the transition to the high base state by advancing the game mainly on the variable display of the first special symbol, after shifting to the high base state, the variable special display of the second special symbol is profitable. It can be said that it is a good idea for the player to aim for the execution of a large-scale big hit game. As a result, even in the type 1 pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment, in the low base state in which the variable display of the first special symbol is the main subject of the game, the second game ball is variably displayed in order to variably display the second special symbol. It becomes possible to easily suppress the act of entering the ball into the starting opening 21.

In Example 2, the time saving rush rate and the time saving continuation rate were the same as those in Example 1. However, in Example 2 also, the time saving rush rate and the time saving continuity rate are the same as those in Example 1 described above. And, it is possible to arbitrarily set in consideration of the total amount payout (S1) and other game performance (spec).

In addition, in the second embodiment, the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold can be stored, and the upper limit value that can be stored for each is set to "4". From the viewpoint of suppressing the progress of the game, the second special figure hold is not stored, or the memorable upper limit value of the second special figure hold is less than the upper limit value of the first special figure hold. Is possible.

The first embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a type 1 and 2 type pachinko gaming machine and the embodiment 2 in which the present invention is applied to a type 1 pachinko gaming machine have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the present invention is not limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim, and also covers a range that can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, and the knowledge that a person skilled in the art usually has. Improvements based on can be added as appropriate.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, "variable display number of special symbols" is used as the operation end condition (end condition of high base state) of the time saving function and the opening extension function, and the number of times is a predetermined number (100 times in the first embodiment). However, in the second embodiment, the high base state is supposed to end when the number of times reaches 70 times), but it is also possible to set an ending condition other than this. For example, as long as the short-time jackpot continues to occur in the high base state, it is possible to continue playing games in the high-base state after that, and the non-hour-short jackpot occurs in the high-base state, so the jackpot related to the big hit It is also possible to adopt a specification that becomes a low base state after the game (the high base state ends), that is, a so-called “loop type” in which the high base state continues until the next big hit occurs. In addition, when the ending condition of the high base state is determined by the "variable display number of special symbols", the number of times is not limited to the number shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and it is a big hit probability, a small hit probability, and a big hit game. It is possible to arbitrarily set in consideration of the number of prize balls paid out (profit amount), and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the low base state, even if a special figure 2 big hit (including V big hit) occurs, it is impossible (100%) to shift to the high base state, that is, , The special base 1 big hit A does not occur, so that the state does not shift to the high base state. However, if the possibility is lower than the shift to the high base state by the special figure 1 big hit, the shift to the high base state may be made by the special figure 2 big hit (including V big hit). For example, when the transition rate to the high base state (time-short rush rate) when the special figure 1 big hit occurs in the low base state is 50%, the high rate when the special figure 2 big hit (including V big hit) occurs Although it is unlikely that the transition rate to the base state (time saving plunge rate) is 10% or 5%, the transition to the high base state may be possible. That is, compared to the case where the special figure 1 big hit occurs in the low base state and the big hit game related to this is executed, the special figure 2 big hit (including V big hit) occurs in the low base state and the big hit game related to this It is sufficient that the case where is executed is less likely to be in the high base state after the big hit game.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the second starting opening 21 is provided below the first starting opening 20, and the game ball that flows down the right game area 3B has a board surface configuration that can enter the second starting opening 21. As long as the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B can enter, the position where the second starting port 21 is provided is not particularly limited. For example, in the board surface configuration shown in FIG. 3, in the right game area 3B, between the first big winning device 31 (first big winning opening 30) and the second big winning device 36 (second big winning opening 35). A second starting port (variable starting port) may be provided in the part.

In the above-described embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol is given priority over the variable display of the second special symbol, or the variable display of the second special symbol is given priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. However, the specification relating to the variable display of the special symbol does not necessarily have to be the priority variation. For example, the first starting symbol and the second starting symbol may be changed in order of entering the game balls in the order of entering the game balls into the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of opening of the special winning opening in one round is set to one, but the number of opening of the special winning opening in one round may be set to a plurality of times, or the number of opening may be different depending on the round. However, the number of rounds in the big hit game is not limited to 4R or 15R, and various round numbers can be set.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, all the big hits are "probability-variable big hits", but as the big-hit type, "non-probability-variable big hits" that do not trigger the probability variation function may be provided in addition to the probability-variable big hits. In the second embodiment described above, the "variation display number of special symbols" is used as the operation end condition of the probability variation function, and the number becomes a predetermined number (50 in the second example), so that the high probability state Although it is supposed to end, it is possible to set other end conditions. For example, as long as the probability probability big jackpot continues to occur in the high probability state, it is possible to continue the game in the high probability state after that, and the non-probability variation jackpot occurs in the high probability state, so It is also possible to adopt a specification that becomes a low-probability state after the game (the high-probability state ends), that is, a so-called "probability variation loop type" in which the high-probability state continues until the next big hit occurs. Further, as a control for activating the probability variation function, it was operated based on the type of big hit (big hit pattern), but for example, a large open state (state ready to enter) in a specific round (chance round) during a big hit game. The probability varying function may be activated when a game ball passes through a specific area provided in the winning device (big winning opening).

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For the player, it is better to variably display the second identification information based on the entry into the second starting opening and to advance the game, than to variably display the first identification information based on the entry into the first starting opening. In the gaming machine configured to be advantageous, the second starting port is a variable starting port in which the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed, and after the special game, the game ball enters the second starting port. Generally, it is possible to shift to a high frequency state in which the frequency is higher than the normal game state. When the game state becomes a high frequency state, the player can advantageously proceed with the game, but despite the shift to the high frequency state, the second identification information does not fluctuately display the first identification information. The information may be variably displayed, and further, there is a possibility that the special game related to the first identification information will be performed immediately after the transition to the high-frequency state and the normal game state will be returned after the special game. In this way, even if the player frequently shifts to the high-frequency state, the high-frequency state ends without being able to fully enjoy the game in the high-frequency state. There is a problem that it invites a decline in interest in games. On the other hand, an invention relating to a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of the game by allowing the player to continue playing the game in the high frequency state as much as possible when transitioning to the high frequency state will be exemplified below.

(1-1) It is possible to execute a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to the player, based on that the identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. It is a gaming machine that becomes,
As the starting opening, there is a first starting opening and a second starting opening in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change.
As the identification information, first identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening, and second identification that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. Have information and
When the special game is executed based on the second identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode, rather than when the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode. Is more likely to increase the amount of profit that can be given to the player,
As a gaming state in which the variable display of the identification information can be executed, at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the frequency of entering a game ball into the second starting opening is higher than that in the first gaming state. , Equipped with controllable game state control means,
The game state control means can control the game state after the special game to the first game state or the second game state,
In the second gaming state, the first identification information is stopped in a specific manner, as compared to the case where the special game is executed based on the second identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific manner. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the special game is executed based on the display, the gaming state after the special game is highly likely to be the second gaming state.

(1-2) In the gaming machine of (1-1) above,
In the first gaming state, the first identification information is stopped in a specific manner, as compared to the case where the special game is executed based on the stop display of the second identification information in the specific manner in the first gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the special game is executed based on the display, the gaming state after the special game is highly likely to be the second gaming state.

(1-3) In the gaming machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
In the second gaming state, the second identification information is stopped in a specific mode, as compared to the case where the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the first gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the special game is executed based on the display, the gaming state after the special game is highly likely to be the second gaming state.

(1-4) In the gaming machine of (1-1) to (1-3) above,
When a game ball enters the first starting opening, a pending storage means is provided that can store a variable display based on the entered ball as a pending game,
A gaming machine, wherein the variable display of the first identification information is executed prior to the variable display of the second identification information.

Further, in the gaming machine as described above, in which the second identification information is more advantageous than the first identification information, even though the variable display of the first identification information is the normal game state in which the game is the main subject, 2 There is a possibility that an act of inserting a game ball into the second starting opening may be performed in order to repeatedly change and display the identification information in order to obtain a profit. Such an act that impairs the original game property is not preferable from the viewpoint of game fairness. On the other hand, an example of an invention relating to a gaming machine capable of suppressing an act that impairs original game play in a normal gaming state in which the variable display of the first identification information is the main subject of the game is exemplified below. ..

(2-1) It is possible to execute a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to the player based on that the identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. It is a gaming machine that becomes,
As the starting opening, there is a first starting opening and a second starting opening in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change.
As the identification information, first identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening, and second identification that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. Have information and
When the special game is executed based on the second identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode, rather than when the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode. Is more likely to increase the amount of profit that can be given to the player,
As a gaming state in which the variable display of the identification information can be executed, at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the frequency of entering a game ball into the second starting opening is higher than that in the first gaming state. , Equipped with controllable game state control means,
The game state control means can control the game state after the special game to the first game state or the second game state,
In the first gaming state, the second identification information is stopped in a specific manner than when the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific manner. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the special game is executed based on the display, the possibility that the game state after the special game will be the second game state is low.

(2-2) In the gaming machine of (2-1) above,
In the second gaming state, the second identification information is stopped in a specific mode, as compared to the case where the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the first gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that, when the special game is executed based on the display, the gaming state after the special game is highly likely to be the second gaming state.

(2-3) In the gaming machine of (2-1) or (2-2) above,
A pending storage means capable of storing a variable display of the identification information which has not been executed as a pending,
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the variable display based on the entering ball can be stored as a pending number, and when the game ball enters the first starting port, the number can be changed based on the entering ball. A game machine characterized by having less than the number of displays that can be stored as a hold.

(2-4) In the gaming machine of (2-3) above,
A game machine characterized in that, when a game ball enters the second starting opening, the variable display based on the entry is held and the number that can be stored is zero.

In addition, the gaming machines of (1-1) to (1-4) or the gaming machines of (2-1) to (2-4) are
As the specific aspect, there are a first specific aspect and a second specific aspect,
At least the second identification information of the first identification information and the second identification information can be stopped and displayed in the second identification mode,
The special game execution means, at least, when the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the first identification mode, when the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the first identification mode, and the second identification information. When the game ball that has entered a specific entrance that can enter by stopping and displaying in the second specific mode has passed a specific area, the special game can be executed.
The possibility that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific aspect may be higher than the possibility that the first identification information or the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific aspect. ..
Also, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 is
It is a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to a player, based on that the identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. hand,
As the starting opening, there is a first starting opening and a second starting opening in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change.
As the identification information, first identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening, and second identification that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. Have information and
When the special game is executed based on the second identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode, rather than when the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode. Is more likely to increase the amount of profit that can be given to the player,
As a gaming state in which the variable display of the identification information can be executed, at least a first gaming state and a second gaming state in which the frequency of entering a game ball into the second starting opening is higher than that in the first gaming state. , Equipped with controllable game state control means,
The game state control means can control the game state after the special game to the first game state or the second game state,
In the first gaming state, the second identification information is stopped in a specific manner than when the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific manner. When the special game is executed based on the display, it is less likely that the game state after the special game will be the second game state.
According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1, the amount of profit that can be given to the player is greater when the special game related to the second identification information is executed than when the special game related to the first identification information is executed. Therefore, the second identification information is more advantageous to the player than the first identification information in terms of the profit obtained by the special game. Then, as a game state in which the variable display of the identification information can be executed, there is a first game state and a second game state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting opening is higher than that in the first game state. Therefore, in the first gaming state, the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode and the special game related thereto is executed, and the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode and the special game related thereto is executed. It is less likely that the game state after the special game will be the second game state if it is executed. That is, in the first game state, the first identification information is more advantageous for the player than the second identification information in terms of the transition to the second game state. Therefore, in the first gaming state in which the variable display of the first identification information is the main subject of the game, even if the second identification information is changed and displayed, there is almost no merit for the player to obtain, and in the first gaming state It can be said that it is advantageous for the player to advance the game mainly by the variable display of the first identification information and aim at the transition to the second game state. As a result, in the first gaming state, the action of inserting the game ball into the second starting opening in order to variably display the second identification information, even though the variation display of the first identification information is the main subject of the game. (Acts that impair the original playability) can be suppressed.
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1,
In the second gaming state, the second identification information is stopped in a specific mode, as compared to the case where the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the first gaming state. When the special game is executed based on the display, it is more likely that the game state after the special game will be the second game state.
According to the gaming machine of the second invention, the first identification information is variably displayed in the first gaming state and the special game related thereto is executed, and the second identification information is variably displayed in the second gaming state. When the special game related to this is executed, there is a higher possibility that the second game state will be set after the special game. For this reason, in the first game state, the game is advanced mainly by the variable display of the first identification information, aiming at the transition to the second game state, and after the transition to the second game state, the variable display of the second identification information is performed. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to take advantage of the aim of executing a special game with a large profit amount. As a result, in the first gaming state, the action of inserting the game ball into the second starting opening in order to variably display the second identification information, even though the variation display of the first identification information is the main subject of the game. It is possible to easily suppress the above.
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 or Reference Invention 2,
A pending storage means capable of storing a variable display of the identification information which has not been executed as a pending,
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the variable display based on the entering ball can be stored as a pending number, and when the game ball enters the first starting port, the number can be changed based on the entering ball. The feature is that the number of displays is less than the number that can be stored as a hold.
According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3, when a game ball enters the second starting opening, the variable display based on the ball entering (the variable display of the second identification information) can be stored as the first number. When a game ball enters the starting port, the number of variable displays (the variable display of the first identification information) based on the entering ball is less than the storable number, so in the first gaming state, the first starting port Compared to the variable display of the first identification information based on the entry of the game ball, it is difficult to obtain an opportunity to perform the variable display of the second identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. As a result, in the first gaming state, the action of inserting the game ball into the second starting opening in order to variably display the second identification information, even though the variation display of the first identification information is the main subject of the game. It becomes possible to more easily suppress the above.
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3,
When a game ball enters the second starting opening, the variable display based on the entry is held and the number that can be stored is zero.
According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4, when the game ball enters the second starting opening, the variable display (the variable display of the second identification information) based on the ball is not stored as a hold. In the first gaming state, it is possible to make it more difficult to obtain an opportunity to execute variable display of the second identification information based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. As a result, in the first gaming state, the action of inserting the game ball into the second starting opening in order to variably display the second identification information, even though the variation display of the first identification information is the main subject of the game. It is possible to more easily control the above.
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 5 is the gaming machine of Reference Inventions 1 to 4,
As the specific aspect, there are a first specific aspect and a second specific aspect,
At least the second identification information of the first identification information and the second identification information can be stopped and displayed in the second identification mode,
The special game execution means, at least, when the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the first identification mode, when the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the first identification mode, and the second identification information. When the game ball that has entered a specific entrance that can enter by stopping and displaying in the second specific mode has passed a specific area, the special game can be executed.
The possibility that the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the second specific mode is higher than the possibility that the first identification information or the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode. There is.
The gaming machine of the reference invention 5 corresponds to a so-called "type 1 type 2" gaming machine. According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the first identification information and the second identification information are variably displayed, the possibility that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first specific mode is that the second identification information is the second. Since it is lower than the possibility of performing the stop display in the specific mode, in the second game state, due to the possibility of executing the special game based on the stop display of the first specific mode, the specific entrance through the stop display of the second specific mode The practicability of the special game based on the passage of the game ball that entered into the specific area is higher. Therefore, in the second game state, it is advantageous for the player to advance the game mainly by the variable display of the second identification information and aim to execute the special game based on the passage of the specific area. A game that can constantly aim to execute a special game based on the passage of such a specific area is a game unique to the second game state. In order to play a game in this second game state, the first identification is made in the first game state. The original flow is to variably display the information and go through the special game related to the first identification information. In this respect, as described above, in the first gaming state, the first identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode, and the special game related thereto is executed, and the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode. It is less likely that the game state after the special game will be the second game state when the special game related to is executed. Therefore, for the player, the variable display of the first identification information in the first game state. It is a good idea to proceed with the game mainly by aiming at the transition to the second game state. This makes it possible to suppress actions that impair the original game playability in the "1 type/2 type" gaming machine.

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 2 gaming board, 3 gaming area, 7 image display device, 8 production design, 20 first starting opening, 21 second starting opening, 28 gate, 30 first big winning opening, 35 second big winning opening , 39 specific area, 40 main display, 41 special symbol display part, 41a first special symbol display (first special symbol display part), 41b second special symbol display device (second special symbol display part), 80 main Control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 100 image control board (image control unit).

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It is a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined profit can be given to a player, based on that the identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting opening is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. hand,
As the starting opening, there is a first starting opening and a second starting opening in which the possibility of entering a game ball can change.
As the identification information, first identification information that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening, and second identification that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening. Have information and
When the special game is executed based on the second identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode, rather than when the special game is executed based on the first identification information being stopped and displayed in the specific mode. Is more likely to increase the amount of profit that can be given to the player,
The gaming state in which the variable display is executable includes a normal state and a high-frequency state in which the frequency of game balls entering the second starting opening is higher than in the normal state,
Can be set to the high frequency state as the game state after the special game,
A pending storage means capable of storing a variable display of the identification information which has not been executed as a pending,
When a game ball enters the second starting port, the variable display based on the entering ball can be stored as a pending number, and when the game ball enters the first starting port, the number can be changed based on the entering ball. It is assumed that the display is on hold and less than the number that can be stored,
In the high-frequency state, the first identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, as compared with the case where the special game is executed based on the second display mode being stopped and displayed in the high-frequency state. gaming machine better when the special game is executed in particular based, characterized by a high configurability before Symbol frequent state.

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