JP6752005B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a game ball wins a prize in a general winning opening during a big hit, one aspect of the start memory display changes, and a special figure variation display game corresponding to the start memory display is ". A game machine that notifies whether it is a "hit" or a "miss" has been proposed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-200305 (paragraph 0208, FIG. 59)

In a game machine having such a general winning opening, there is room for further enhancing the interest when a game ball wins in the general winning opening.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to enhance the interest of a game in a game machine having a general winning opening.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
A starting winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter, and a plurality of first general winning areas (first to fourth general winning openings 50A to 50D). ), And a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1).
Variable display means for variably displaying identification information (first special figure, second special figure, decorative symbol) when a game medium enters the start winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). (1st special symbol display device 4A, 2nd special symbol display device 4B, image display device 5) and
A granting means (game control microcomputer 100) that grants a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the general prize area, and
It is provided with a specific effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) for executing a specific effect (specific effect A: variable result advance notice effect).
And if the game medium to the regular winning region of the second number is a multiple enters a number less than the first number of the first number of a general winning regions in the first game state (normal state), the in the case where 2 gaming state (probability variation or time reduction state) game media in general winning region of the second number of the first number of regular winning regions in enters, execution ratio of the specific effect is different (in the normal state , Specific effects are executed at a higher rate than the probability change or time saving state)
This is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 in the second production form).
According to this, it is possible to improve the interest when the game medium enters the general winning area.
The game machine of means 1
A gaming machine (pachinko game) having a starting winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) and a general winning area (first to fourth general winning openings 50A to 50D) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter. Machine 1)
Variable display means for variably displaying identification information (first special figure, second special figure, decorative symbol) when a game medium enters the start winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). (1st special symbol display device 4A, 2nd special symbol display device 4B, image display device 5) and
A granting means (game control microcomputer 100) that grants a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the general prize area, and
It is provided with a specific effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) for executing a specific effect (specific effect A: variable result advance notice effect).
When the game medium enters the general winning area in the first gaming state (normal state) and when the game medium enters the general winning area in the second gaming state (probability change or time saving state). , The ratio of executing the specific effect is different (in the normal state, the specific effect is executed at a higher ratio than in the probability variation or the time saving state).
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first production form to the fourth production form).
According to this, it is possible to improve the interest when the game medium enters the general winning area.

The game machine of means 2
A gaming machine (pachinko game) having a starting winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) and a general winning area (first to fourth general winning openings 50A to 50D) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter. Machine 1)
Variable display means for variably displaying identification information (first special figure, second special figure, decorative symbol) when a game medium enters the start winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). (1st special symbol display device 4A, 2nd special symbol display device 4B, image display device 5) and
A granting means (game control microcomputer 100) that grants a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the general prize area, and
It is equipped with a specific effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) for executing a specific effect (specific effect A: variable result advance notice effect, specific effect B: look-ahead advance notice effect).
When the game medium enters the general winning area in the first gaming state (normal state) and when the game medium enters the general winning area in the second gaming state (probability change or time saving state). , Execute a different specific effect (execute specific effect A in the normal state, and execute specific effect B in the probability change or time saving state)
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the fifth production form to the twelfth production form).
According to this, it is possible to improve the interest when the game medium enters the general winning area.

The game machine of means 3
The gaming machine of means 1 or 2 (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second effect form to the fourth effect form, the tenth effect form to the twelfth effect form).
In the first gaming state (normal state), when the number of entries of the game medium into the general winning area becomes the first number of entries, the specific effect is executed.
In the second gaming state (probability change or time saving state), the specific effect is executed when the number of entries of the game medium into the general winning area is a second entry number different from the first entry number. It is a game machine characterized by this.
According to this, it is possible to be interested in the number of entry of the game medium into the general winning area.

The game machine of means 4
A gaming machine (pachinko game) having a starting winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) and a general winning area (first to fourth general winning openings 50A to 50D) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter. Machine 1)
Variable display means for variably displaying identification information (first special figure, second special figure, decorative symbol) when a game medium enters the start winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). (1st special symbol display device 4A, 2nd special symbol display device 4B, image display device 5) and
A granting means (game control microcomputer 100) that grants a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the general prize area, and
It is provided with a specific effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) for executing a specific effect (specific effect A: variable result advance notice effect).
The above when the game medium enters the general winning area during the first period (after the reach state of the reach fluctuation is established) and during the second period (period other than the reach fluctuation or before the reach state of the reach fluctuation is established). The ratio of executing the specific effect differs depending on whether the game medium enters the general winning area (after the reach fluctuation state is established, it is specified at a higher ratio than before the reach state of the reach fluctuation or the period other than the reach fluctuation is established. The production is executed)
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the thirteenth production form to the sixteenth production form).
According to this, it is possible to improve the interest when the game medium enters the general winning area.

The gaming machine of means 5
A gaming machine (pachinko game) having a starting winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) and a general winning area (first to fourth general winning openings 50A to 50D) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter. Machine 1)
Variable display means for variably displaying identification information (first special figure, second special figure, decorative symbol) when a game medium enters the start winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). (1st special symbol display device 4A, 2nd special symbol display device 4B, image display device 5) and
A granting means (game control microcomputer 100) that grants a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the general prize area, and
It is equipped with a specific effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) for executing a specific effect (specific effect A: variable result advance notice effect, specific effect B: look-ahead advance notice effect).
The above when the game medium enters the general winning area during the first period (after the reach state of the reach fluctuation is established) and during the second period (period other than the reach fluctuation or before the reach state of the reach fluctuation is established). A different specific effect is executed depending on whether the game medium enters the general winning area (specific effect A is executed after the reach state is established, and specific effect B is executed before the reach state is established. After the reach variation state is established, Execute specific effect A, and execute specific effect B during a period other than reach fluctuation or before the reach state of reach fluctuation is established)
It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the 17th production form to the 24th production form).
According to this, it is possible to improve the interest when the game medium enters the general winning area.

The gaming machine of means 6
The gaming machine of means 4 or 5 (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the 14th effect form to the 16th effect form, the 22nd effect form to the 24th effect form).
During the first period (after the reach state of the reach fluctuation is established), the specific effect is executed when the number of entries of the game medium into the general winning area becomes the first number of entries.
During the second period (a period other than the reach fluctuation or before the reach state of the reach fluctuation is established), the number of entries of the game medium into the general winning area is the number of second entries different from the number of first entries. It is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is executed in some cases.
According to this, it is possible to be interested in the number of entry of the game medium into the general winning area.

The gaming machine of means 7
Pachinko of any game machine selected from means 1 to 6 (2nd effect form, 6th effect form, 10th effect form to 12th effect form, 14th effect form, 18th effect form, 22nd effect form) It is a game machine 1)
It has a plurality of the general winning areas (first to fourth general winning openings 50A to 50D), and has a plurality of general winning areas (first to fourth general winning openings 50A to 50D).
It is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is executed when a gaming medium enters each of a plurality of the general winning areas.
According to this, it is possible to be interested in which of the plurality of general winning areas the game medium enters.

The gaming machine of means 8
Any of the gaming machines selected from the means 1 to 7 (pachinko gaming machines 1 in the 5th to 12th effects and the 17th to 24th effects).
The variable display means has started conditions (variable display based on the previous start winning prize has been completed and a big hit game state) after the game medium has entered the starting winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). The identification information (first special figure, second special figure, decorative pattern) is variably displayed based on the fact that it is not controlled.
When the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol), the advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 100) that can control the advantageous state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. )When,
Pre-start determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled before the start condition is satisfied (control to the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning). Further equipped with a game control microcomputer 100) for determining whether or not to play.
The specific effect executing means is
Based on the pre-start determination, the effect of notifying that the advantageous state is controlled (pre-reading advance notice effect) is performed by the specific effect (specific effect B) before the start condition of the variable display to be targeted is satisfied. It is a game machine characterized by executing as.
According to this, it is possible to make the specific effect more interesting by notifying that the variable display start condition is controlled in an advantageous state before the start condition is satisfied.

The gaming machine of means 9
Any gaming machine selected from means 1 to 8 (pachinko gaming machine 1 in the first production form to the 24th production form).
The variable display means has started conditions (variable display based on the previous start winning prize has been completed and a big hit game state) after the game medium has entered the starting winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening). The identification information (first special figure, second special figure, decorative pattern) is variably displayed based on the fact that it is not controlled.
When the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol), the advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 100) that can control the advantageous state (big hit game state) that is advantageous to the player. )When,
When the start condition is satisfied, the start time determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous state is controlled (for jackpot determination stored when the variable display of the special symbol is started). A game control microcomputer 100) that determines whether or not to control the jackpot game state based on a random number is further provided.
The specific effect executing means is
It is a gaming machine characterized in that an effect (variation result advance notice effect) for notifying control of the advantageous state is executed as the specific effect based on the start time determination.
According to this, it is possible to make the specific effect more interesting by foretelling that the control is performed in an advantageous state.

The gaming machine of means 10
Any gaming machine selected from means 1 to 9 (pachinko gaming machine 1 in the third effect form and the fifteenth effect form).
It is a gaming machine characterized in that the execution rate of the specific effect differs depending on the frequency of entry of the game medium into the general winning area (the number of winnings within 120 seconds from the first winning in the general winning opening).
According to this, it is possible to be interested in the frequency of entry of the game medium into the general winning area.

The gaming machine of means 11
Any gaming machine selected from means 1 to 10 (pachinko gaming machine 1 in the 11th effect form and the 23rd effect form).
It is a gaming machine characterized in that different specific effects are executed according to the frequency of entry of the game medium into the general winning area (the number of winnings within 120 seconds from the first winning in the general winning opening).
According to this, it is possible to be interested in the frequency of entry of the game medium into the general winning area.

The gaming machine of means 12
With any of the gaming machines selected from means 1 to 11 (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the 4th effect form, the 8th effect form, the 12th effect form, the 16th effect form, the 20th effect form, and the 24th effect form). There,
It has a plurality of the general winning areas (first to fourth general winning openings 50A to 50D), and has a plurality of general winning areas (first to fourth general winning openings 50A to 50D).
The specific effect executing means is
It is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is executed based on the order of entry of the game media into the plurality of general winning areas in a predetermined order.
According to this, it is possible to be interested in the order of entry of the game medium into the general winning area.

The gaming machine of means 13
With any of the gaming machines selected from means 1 to 12 (pachinko gaming machine 1 of the 4th effect form, the 8th effect form, the 12th effect form, the 16th effect form, the 20th effect form, and the 24th effect form). There,
It has other winning areas (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) different from the general winning area.
The specific effect executing means is
It is a gaming machine characterized in that the specific effect is executed based on the order of entry of the game medium into the general winning area and entry of the game medium into the other winning area in a specific order. ..
According to this, it is possible to be interested in the order of entry of the game medium into the general winning area and other winning areas.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows each effect executed according to the fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the fluctuation result advance notice effect and the look-ahead advance notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 1st effect mode to the 4th effect aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 5th effect | 8th effect aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 9th effect mode to the 12th effect aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 13th effect mode to the 16th effect aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 17th effect mode to the 20th effect aspect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the 21st effect mode to the 24th effect aspect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 10 surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is launched into the game area 10 from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area 10. Further, the game area 10 is composed of a left game area 10A and a right game area 10B.

The game area 10 is an area through which a game ball can pass in the game board 2, and the left side is the left game area 10A and the right side is the right game area 10B with reference to the center of the game area 10.

A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the right side of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (light emitting diode), and is identified in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special symbol"), which is a plurality of types of possible identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Not limited. In the following, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". .. The number of special symbol display devices may be one.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game are supported. In the decorative symbol display area, which is a variable display unit divided into a plurality of three, for example, the decorative symbol, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified by each, is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in the special symbol game, "left" corresponds to the start of either the fluctuation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. , "Middle", and "Right", each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R starts to change the decorative symbol (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction). After that, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as the variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. , The final decorative symbol (final stop symbol), which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special figure using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronization with the figure game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified by each are variably displayed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. The derivation display of the display result means that the identification information such as the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display.

In the image display device 5, three areas may be provided as display areas to be the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R so that the three areas can be bonded or separated, or can be bonded and separated. .. The display operation in the image display device 5 is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. When the first special symbol display device 4A is executing the variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control CPU 120 causes the image display device 5 to execute the effect display in accordance with the variable display, and the second special symbol is executed. When the variable display of the second special figure is executed on the display device 4B, the image display device 5 executes the effect display along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters. There are numbers "1" to "8", English letters "A" to "H", eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters or symbols and a character image, and the like. Is composed of, for example, a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or a decorative image showing any other figure.) In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, decorative symbols (designs composed of the characters "abrupt") and blank symbols (also referred to as "2R probable big hits") and blank symbols (also called "2R probable big hits") A symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. Each of the decorative symbols has a corresponding symbol number. The number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination and a losing combination can be configured.

During the fluctuation of the decorative symbol, in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", for example, the symbol numbers are sequentially changed from the smaller one to the larger one from the upper side to the lower side. When the scroll display is performed in a flowing manner and the decorative symbol having the maximum symbol number (for example, "8") is displayed, the decorative symbol having the minimum symbol number (for example, "1") is subsequently displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the "left" decorative symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the larger symbol number to the one with the smaller symbol number, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative symbol having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative symbol having the largest number may be displayed subsequently.

A start winning memory display area 5H is arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display for identifiablely displaying the number of holds (special figure hold memory) of the variable display is performed. Here, the hold of the variable display occurs when the game ball enters the first start winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B (starting winning). To do. That is, the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed. When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is held. Will be done.

As an example, the start prize memory display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is first satisfied based on the occurrence of the start prize. There is. Then, when the start condition (first start condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening, it is usually not. One of the displayed (transparent color) display parts (for example, the leftmost display part of the hidden display parts) is changed to blue display. In addition, when the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied based on the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening, it is usually not. Change one of the displayed display parts to red display. After that, when either the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure (first start condition) or the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure (second start condition) is satisfied, for example. The display at the leftmost display portion is removed, and the display at each display portion is moved to the left by one. At this time, one of the display parts that have changed to the blue display or the red display (for example, the display part at the right end of the display parts whose display color has changed) returns to non-display.

In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, the player or the like may be able to recognize the number of special figure reservations by displaying a number indicating the number of special figures reserved. A display for displaying the number of reserved special figures may be provided together with the start winning prize memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning prize memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special symbol hold storage number in a specifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display device 25A and a second hold display device 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A identifiablely displays the first hold storage number as the number of effective start winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A. The second hold indicator 25B identifiablely displays the second hold storage number as the number of effective start winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. The first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B have, for example, the number (for example, 4) LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values (for example, "4") in each of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number, respectively. Is configured to include. Further, a movable accessory 1000 is provided on the right side of the image display device 5.

The movable accessory 1000 has a built-in motor and lamp for operating a star-shaped member. The movable accessory 1000 is adapted to operate (rotate and light) when an effect of notifying a big hit, for example, a variation result advance notice effect or a look-ahead advance notice effect described later is executed.

Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The ordinary winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state by, for example, a predetermined ball receiving member. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilting position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. It is equipped with a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) and forms a second start winning opening. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball does not enter or enters the second starting winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state. It becomes a difficult normal open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball enters the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state. It becomes an easy expansion and opening state.

The game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). ) If the following, the first starting condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). ) If the following, the second starting condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the large winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state. Form the mouth. As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is in the off state. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening when the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is on. The game ball that has entered the large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

In this way, although the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied, the special figure game started earlier is being executed, and the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot game state. Figure When the start condition for starting the game is not satisfied, the variable display is held. For example, when the first start condition is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first hold storage is stored. The number is incremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. Further, when the second start condition is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second hold storage is stored. The number is incremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first reserved memory number is decremented by 1, and the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started. When this is done, the second reserved memory number is decremented by 1. The added value of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number may be the total reserved storage number or the special figure reserved storage number.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and has a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The normal pattern (also called "normal figure" or "normal figure") is variably displayed (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a normal figure game (also referred to as "normal figure game"). The ordinary symbol display 20 variably displays a plurality of types of ordinary symbols composed of, for example, numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". The ordinary symbol display 20 is not limited to the one that variably displays numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-" as ordinary symbols, for example, "○" and "×". Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately lighting the indicated decorative lamps (or LEDs) or by lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as "left", "middle", and "right" in a predetermined order. It may be a thing. Above the normal symbol display 20, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal figure hold indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal figure hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gates 41A and 41B.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, four general winning openings 50A to 50D that are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. There is a winning area.

As shown in FIG. 2, the winning of the game ball into the first general winning opening 50A, the second general winning opening 50B, the third general winning opening 50C, and the fourth general winning opening 50D is the first general winning opening corresponding to each. It is detected by the mouth switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. When game balls are detected by the first general winning opening switch 24A, the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 24D, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls Is paid out as a prize ball.

As described above, in this embodiment, since the winning opening switches corresponding to each of the four general winning openings 50A to 50D are provided, the game ball wins the general winning openings in the game control microcomputer 100. It is possible to detect not only what was done, but also which general winning opening the game ball won.

The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which a different general winning opening switch is provided for each general winning opening, and a common general winning opening switch may be provided for a plurality of general winning openings. For example, a common general winning opening switch (a switch for detecting that a general winning opening provided in the left game area 10A has been won) is provided for the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B. , A common general winning opening switch (a switch for detecting that the general winning opening provided in the right game area 10B has been won) is provided for the third general winning opening 50C and the fourth general winning opening 50D. You can do it. In addition, a common general winning opening switch (a switch for detecting that one of the general winning openings has been won) is provided for all the general winning openings of the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D. You may be able to do it.

At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the game machine frame 3, and game effect lamps 9 are provided around the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hit ball operating handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor of the ball launching device, and a touch ring (touch sensor). At a predetermined position of the game machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device. ) There is an upper plate. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is installed at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate. The operation button 30 is a jog dial that can be pressed and is rotatable. The operation button 30 is not limited to one that can be pressed or rotated, and may be one that can be touched or pressed, such as a touch panel, or tilted like a lever-type switch. It may be operable, or it may be capable of pressing and tilting operations such as a joystick. Further, instead of the operation button 30, a sensor capable of detecting a predetermined operation action by the player, such as an infrared sensor, a CCD sensor, or a CMOS sensor, may be used. That is, the operation button 30 may be configured so that a predetermined operation action by the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The player's operation action performed on the operation button 30 is detected by the operation detection switch 31 shown in FIG.

Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

In the pachinko game machine 1, the game ball that has passed through the first passing gate 41A provided in the left game area 10A and the second passing gate 41B provided in the right game area 10B becomes the first passing gate 41A shown in FIG. The normal symbol start condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 20, such as the detection by the corresponding first gate switch 21A and the second gate switch 21B corresponding to the second passage gate 41B, is set. After the establishment, the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display 20 is started based on the establishment of the ordinary symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol, for example, that the previous normal symbol game has ended. To.

In this normal symbol game, when a predetermined time, which is the normal symbol fluctuation time, elapses after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, the confirmed normal symbol, which is the variable display result of the normal symbol, is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the confirmed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7", is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the variable display result of the normal symbol is "normal symbol loss". Become. In response to the variable display result of the normal symbol being "per normal", the expansion / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilt position. However, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position after a predetermined time elapses.

In the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the game is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state. In the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied, the game is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the jackpot game state.

In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started and the predetermined time that becomes the special symbol fluctuation time elapses, the variable display result of the special symbol Derived display of the finalized special symbol (special symbol display result). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, and if a special symbol (missing symbol) other than the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is "missing". ". The specific special symbol (big hit symbol) as the definite special symbol is different depending on the type of the jackpot. For example, the definite special symbol is different between the probable variable jackpot and the non-probable variable jackpot. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit", the game is controlled to a big hit game state as a specific state in which a round game (also simply referred to as a "round") advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times.

In the jackpot game state, which is controlled after the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the opening / closing plate of the special variable winning ball device 7 is a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number of which is the first period. By opening the large winning opening in the period until (for example, 9) winning balls are generated, a round game is executed in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state which is advantageous for the player. To. In this way, the opening / closing plate with the large winning opening open during the execution of the round game receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2, and then closes the large winning opening, thereby causing a special variable winning ball device. 7 is changed to a second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round game is completed. In the jackpot state, the number of executions of the round game, which is the opening cycle of the jackpot, is, for example, 15 times. It should be noted that a plurality of types of jackpot types with different numbers of executions of the round game may be provided.

After the jackpot state ends, as one of the advantageous states advantageous for the player, time reduction control is executed in which the variable display time (special figure variation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shortened as compared with the normal state. It is controlled to a time saving state in which the time is shortened, or a probability changing state in which probability fluctuation control (probability change control) is performed together with time reduction control.

Here, the normal state is a normal state as a game state different from a specific state such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). The same control as (the state in which the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on) is performed. On the other hand, in the time saving state, when one of the conditions of the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result being a "big hit" is satisfied first. Then, just finish. In addition, in the probabilistic state, in each special figure game and variable display of decorative symbols, the probability that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" and is further controlled to the big hit game state is higher than in the normal state and the time saving state. improves. Such a probabilistic state continues until the next variable display result becomes a "big hit" or a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) of the special figure game is executed.

The jackpot (type) that is controlled to the probabilistic state after the jackpot game state ends is also called the probabilistic jackpot. The jackpot (type) that is controlled to the time saving state without being controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot game state ends is also called a non-probability variation jackpot.

In the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the normal symbol display 20 controls the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, and the normal symbol is variable in each normal symbol game. Control to improve the probability that the display result will be "per normal" compared to the normal state, tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per normal" The second start condition is to make it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening, such as control to make the tilt control time to be longer than in the normal state and control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the probability of being established. In the probabilistic state or the time saving state, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, which is advantageous for the player, is also called a high opening control. By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the expanded open state is increased as compared with the case where the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened. Therefore, in the probabilistic state and the time saving state, the big hit game state is more likely to occur than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probabilistic state or the time saving state. The state in which the high opening control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the high opening control is not executed is also called a low base state.

In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A , Of the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started corresponding to the start of any special symbol game. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may become a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state is a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variable symbol”). (Also referred to as) is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuous, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols are fluctuating in synchronization while forming all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, some of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, "left" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) are preliminarily used. When the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric characters of "7") that constitutes the specified jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, "medium" decoration) that has not yet been stopped is displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative symbol is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the decorative symbol display area 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". It is a display state that fluctuates synchronously while forming all or part of the combination.

In addition, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative symbol is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative pattern, or changing the variable mode of the decorative pattern, a different production operation from before the reach state is executed. May be done. The production operation such as the display of the character image or the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as reach production display (or simply reach production). In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (blinking operation) on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are brought into the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the previous operation mode. As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as "reach patterns") having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. And, in each reach mode, the possibility of becoming a "big hit" (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability") is different. That is, it is possible to change the possibility that the variable display result is a "big hit" depending on which of a plurality of types of reach effects is executed. As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are preset. Then, when the reach mode of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes "big hit" (big hit reliability) is higher than that when the reach mode of normal reach appears.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be in the reach state, and the variable display result may be a "big hit". Depending on the variable display mode of the symbol, a variable display effect for notifying the player may be executed. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as "pseudo-ream" and "slip" can be executed, and each effect operation is executed in response to the determination of the fluctuation pattern on the main board 11 side. Whether or not it is decided.

During the variable display of the decorative pattern, the decoration is different from the reach effect or the variable display effect such as "pseudo-ream" or "slip", for example, displaying an effect image such as a predetermined character image or a message image. Notify the player that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state and that the variable display result may be a "big hit" due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the symbol. A notice production for doing so may be executed.

When the special symbol that is the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and is predetermined. The fixed decorative pattern that is a non-reach combination of is sometimes displayed as a stop. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a "non-reach" (also referred to as "reachless loss") variable display mode when the variable display result is "loss".

When the special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, after the reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as a reach loss combination) may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of a decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach loss") when the variable display result is "loss". The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination and the fixed decorative symbol that is a reach loss combination are also collectively referred to as a fixed decorative symbol that is a lost combination (non-specific combination).

When the special symbol that is the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Later, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, as for the fixed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" in the image display device 5 is "1". Any one of the decorative symbols from "8" is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". Anything is fine.

In addition, after the decorative symbol that is the jackpot combination is derived and displayed, the look-ahead that announces / notifies that the reserved data whose special symbol display result is "big hit" is stored during the execution of the round in the jackpot game state. The advance notice effect may be executed.

As described above, the game area 10 is composed of the left game area 10A and the right game area 10B, and the player adjusts the operation amount (rotation amount) of the hitting ball operation handle (operation knob) to adjust the left game area 10A. It is possible to switch between a left-handed hit that shoots a game ball toward the right side and a right-handed shot that shoots a game ball toward the right game area 10B.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball is launched into the left game area 10A (when the game ball enters the left game area 10A), the right game area is arranged by arranging a game nail or a game ball guiding member (not shown). The game ball wins the first start winning opening at a higher rate than when the game ball is fired at 10B. In addition, when the game state is the normal state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) is longer than when the game state is the probability change state and the time reduction state, and the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal symbol". Since the probability of becoming a player is low, the rate at which the game ball launched into the left game area 10A in the normal state wins the second start winning opening is extremely low as compared with the rate at which the first starting winning opening is won. There is.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball is launched into the right game area 10B (when the game ball enters the right game area 10B), the left is due to the arrangement of a game nail or a game ball guiding member (not shown). Compared to the case where the game ball is launched into the game area 10A, the ratio of the game ball winning in the first start winning opening is extremely low, or the game ball does not win in the first starting winning opening. There is. Therefore, even if a right-handed hit is made in the normal state, the rate at which the game ball wins the starting winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) is left-handed in the normal state. Occasionally, it is extremely low compared to the rate at which the game ball wins the starting winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Therefore, the player will hit left in the normal state.

Further, the ratio of the game ball launched into the right game area 10B passing through the second passage gate 41B is such that the game ball launched into the left game area 10A is the first due to the arrangement of a game nail or a game ball guiding member (not shown). It is higher than the rate of passing through the 1-pass gate 41A. The rate at which the game ball fired in the right game area 10B wins in the second start winning opening in the open state is the rate of the game fired in the left game area 10A due to the arrangement of a game nail or a game ball guiding member (not shown). It is higher than the rate at which the ball wins the second starting winning opening in the open state.

Then, in the probabilistic state and the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (normal symbol fluctuation time) is shorter than that in the normal state, and the probability that the variable display result of the normal symbol is "per normal symbol" is higher than in the normal state. Therefore, the rate at which the game ball wins the start winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) when hitting right in the probabilistic state and the time saving state is left in the probabilistic state and the time saving state. It is higher than the rate at which the game ball wins the starting winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) when hitting. Therefore, the player will hit right in the probable change state and the time saving state.

Further, the ratio of the game ball launched in the right game area 10B to the large winning opening in the open state is that the game ball launched in the left game area 10A is determined by the arrangement of the game nail or the game ball guiding member (not shown). It is higher than the rate of winning a large prize opening in the open state. Therefore, the player makes a right-handed hit in the big hit game state. In this way, the player strikes left in the normal state, switches to right-handed when the jackpot game state occurs, continues right-handed in the probability change state or time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state, and returns to the normal state. With the transition (for example, the end of the probability change state or the time saving state without the big hit game state), the player will return to left-handed.

Further, the ratio of the game ball launched in the left game area 10A to the first general winning opening 50A or the second general winning opening 50B provided in the left game area 10A is the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50A. Depending on the position where the general winning opening 50B is provided and the arrangement of the game nail or the game ball guiding member (not shown), the game ball launched into the right game area 10B is the first general winning opening 50A or the second general winning opening. It is higher than the rate of winning 50B. On the other hand, the ratio of the game ball launched in the right game area 10B to the third general winning opening 50C or the fourth general winning opening 50D provided in the right game area 10B is the third general winning opening 50C and the fourth. Depending on the position where the general winning opening 50D is provided and the arrangement of the game nail or the game ball guiding member (not shown), the game ball launched into the left game area 10A is the third general winning opening 50C or the fourth general winning opening. It is higher than the rate of winning 50D.

For some or all of the plurality of general winning openings (first general winning opening 50A and second general winning opening 50B) provided in the left game area 10A, only the game ball launched into the left game area 10A. It is possible to win a prize, and the game ball launched in the right game area 10B may not win a prize, and a plurality of general prize openings (third general prize opening 50C and fourth general prize opening) provided in the right game area 10B may be provided. For a part or all of 50D), only the game ball fired in the right game area 10B can win a prize, and the game ball fired in the left game area 10C may not win a prize.

In this way, since left-handed hitting is performed in the normal state, there is a high probability that the game ball will win in the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B among the four general winning openings, and the jackpot gaming state and In the probabilistic state and the time saving state, right-handed hitting is performed, so that there is a high probability that the game ball will win in the third general winning opening 50C and the fourth general winning opening 50D among the four general winning openings. As the game area in which the game ball is launched changes according to the game state and the like, the general winning opening where the game ball is likely to win also changes. In the left game area 10A where the game ball enters in the normal state, a general winning opening is provided at a position where the game ball can easily win, and the right game in which the game ball enters in the jackpot game state, the probability change state, and the time saving state. In the area 10B, a general winning opening may be provided at a position where it is difficult for the game ball to win (or vice versa), so that the frequency of winning the general winning opening may change depending on the game state.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, and a lamp control board 14, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and is equipped with various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board including a random number setting function used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12 or the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of the command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting/extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The variable display of a predetermined display symbol such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting/lighting/coloring of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a control function. On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that takes in detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and a game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 or the like that transmits a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives an image display device 5, speakers 8L, and 8R. And various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 produces effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It is equipped with a function of determining the control content for causing a predetermined effect operation to be performed on the electric component for use.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 or the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. It is equipped with a lamp driver circuit that drives it.

As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 has a first gate switch 21A, a second gate switch 21B, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, a count switch 23, and a first general winning port switch 24A. , The wiring for transmitting the detection signal from the second general winning opening switch 24B, the third general winning opening switch 24C, and the fourth general winning opening switch 24D is connected.

The first gate switch 21A, the second gate switch 21B, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the first to fourth general winning opening switches 24A to 24D are referred to as sensors, for example. Any configuration can be used as long as it has an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium. Further, on the main board 11, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display 20, the first hold display 25A, the second hold display 25B, and the general figure hold display 25C Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The main board 11 is provided with, for example, a main board side connector corresponding to the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15, and blocks the input of the signal from the relay board 15 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the side of the effect control board 12 or the relay board 15 to the side of the main board 11.

For example, the relay board 15 may be provided with a transmission direction regulation circuit for each wiring for transmitting a control signal from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Each transmission direction regulation circuit is connected to a diode in which an anode is connected to a main board connector corresponding to the main board 11 and a cathode is connected to a production control board connector corresponding to the effect control board 12, and one end is connected to the cathode of the diode. The other end is composed of a resistor connected to the ground (GND). With this configuration, each transmission direction regulation circuit can block the input of the signal from the effect control board 12 to the relay board 15 and allow the signal to pass only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Therefore, there is no room for a signal to be transmitted from the effect control board 12 side to the main board 11 side. In this embodiment, a transmission direction regulation circuit is provided for each wiring for transmitting a control signal on the relay board 15, and an output buffer circuit is provided between the game control microcomputer 100 and the main board side connector on the main board 11. By providing the above, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input to the main board 11 from the outside.

The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control commands include, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And lamp control commands used to control the lighting operation of decorative LEDs and the like are included.

Such effect control commands include, for example, a fluctuation start command that specifies a fluctuation start in a special figure game, a fluctuation pattern that specifies a fluctuation pattern such as a fluctuation time of a special symbol in a special figure game and a decorative symbol in an image display device 5. A designated command, a variable display result notification command that specifies a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol, a decorative symbol stop command that specifies the stop of the variable display of the decorative symbol in the image display device 5, and a start or end of a jackpot game state. Designated jackpot start designation command, jackpot end designation command, start winning command output when a game ball wins in the first start winning opening or second starting winning opening, output when a game ball wins in the general winning opening Includes general winning opening designation commands.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which is a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing game control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. The RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides the area, the CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes the game control program to perform the control operation, and the numerical data indicating the random value are updated independently of the CPU 103. It is configured to include a random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105. As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101 to read fixed data, the CPU 103 writes variable data to the RAM 102 to temporarily store the variable data, and the CPU 103 writes temporary data to the variable data. A variable data read operation for reading out, a receiving operation in which the CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105, and a CPU 103 to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I/O 105. The transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

In this way, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the game control program stored in the ROM 101 to perform the game control. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 103) executes the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 103). (Or perform processing) specifically means that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. This also applies to a microcomputer mounted on a substrate different from the main substrate 11.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted. As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121 to execute the process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 writes in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the production control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the production control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the production control CPU 120 performs I/O. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

The effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5 and wiring for transmitting an effect sound signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the voice control board 13. A wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14, a wiring for transmitting a control signal to the movable accessory 1000, and the like are connected. Further, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection switch (not shown) is also connected to the effect control board 12. ing.

The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, light emitters such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, an operation button 30, a movable accessory 1000, and an effect accessory. A plurality of types of pattern data constituting the effect control pattern are stored in advance in order to control the effect operation using the effect device (electric component for effect) including the movable member included in the effect.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120 or the like. For example, the display control unit 123 is for executing various effect displays such as variable display of decorative patterns and effect display in reach effect by determining the switching timing of the effect image to be displayed on the screen of the image display device 5. To control. The display control unit 123 may be configured to include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 has an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and an operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection switch 31, and an effect. It is configured to include an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (effect sound signal) transmitted to the audio control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 A command (drive signal) or the like to be transmitted to the movable accessory 1000 is output, such as (illumination signal) is output.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data shown in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voices and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs a voice signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. Control data corresponding to the sound number data is stored in the voice data ROM, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate the voice and the sound effect. The stored data in the voice data ROM may be composed of data showing the output mode of voice and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the illumination signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the illumination signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9 and the like.

As a control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, there is a start winning command as described above. As a start winning command, a start winning is indicated as to whether a valid starting winning (starting winning when the corresponding pending memory number is less than the upper limit value) has occurred for either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. There are a mouth designation command, a start winning judgment result designation command indicating a jackpot determination result and a jackpot type determination result at the time of winning a game ball to the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and the like.

When the CPU 103 detects the effective start winning of the game ball to the first starting winning opening, it extracts a big hit determination random number and a big hit type determination random number from the random number circuit 104, and extracts the big hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number. Is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number (the first reserved storage number after addition including the valid start winning prize) in the random number storage area for the first special figure, and as a start winning opening designation command, " Set the command to specify "1st start winning opening". Further, the CPU 103 matches the extracted (stored) jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (normal state, time saving state, or probability variation state). Executes the start winning judgment to determine whether or not.

In this start winning judgment, if the big hit judgment random number does not match the big hit judgment value in the big hit judgment table, a start winning judgment result specification command for specifying "missing" is set. When the big hit judgment random number matches the big hit judgment value of the big hit judgment table, the extracted (stored) big hit type judgment random number is further added to the big hit type judgment table for the first special figure for each big hit type. It is determined which of the determination values stored in is matched. Then, a start winning judgment result specification command for specifying the "big hit" of the big hit type corresponding to the matched judgment value is set. For example, as a start winning judgment result specification command, a command for specifying "non-probability change jackpot" or a command for specifying "probability variation jackpot" is set. Then, the set start winning opening designation command (“first starting winning opening” designation) and the start winning determination result designation command are output to the effect control board 12.

When the CPU 103 detects the effective start winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening, it extracts a big hit determination random number and a big hit type determination random number from the random number circuit 104, and the extracted big hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number. Is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number (the second reserved storage number after addition including the valid start winning prize) in the random number storage area for the second special figure, and as a start winning opening designation command, " Set the command to specify the "second start winning opening". Further, the CPU 103 matches the extracted (stored) jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (normal state, time saving state, or probability variation state). Executes the start winning judgment to determine whether or not.

In this start winning judgment, if the big hit judgment random number does not match the big hit judgment value in the big hit judgment table, a start winning judgment result specification command for specifying "missing" is set. When the big hit judgment random number matches the big hit judgment value of the big hit judgment table, the extracted (stored) big hit type judgment random number is further added to the big hit type judgment table for the second special figure for each big hit type. It is determined which of the determination values stored in is matched. Then, a start winning judgment result specification command for specifying the "big hit" of the big hit type corresponding to the matched judgment value is set. For example, as a start winning judgment result specification command, a command for specifying "non-probability change jackpot" or a command for specifying "probability variation jackpot" is set. Then, the set start winning opening designation command (“second starting winning opening” designation) and the starting winning determination result designation command are output to the effect control board 12.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the start winning opening designation command designated by the "first starting winning opening" and the start winning determination result designation command, the start winning determination result designation command at the time of starting winning is given to the start winning prize for the first special figure. It is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number in the command storage area (the first reserved storage number after addition including the valid start winning prize), and the start winning opening designation command and the start designated as the "second starting winning opening". When the winning judgment result designation command is received, the starting winning judgment result designation command is transmitted to the second holding storage number in the starting winning command storage area for the second special figure (the second holding after addition including the valid starting winning). Store in the storage area corresponding to the number of stored items. The effect control CPU 120 estimates the display result of the first special figure or the second special figure before the start condition is satisfied by checking the start winning decision result designation command stored in the start winning command storage area. Therefore, it is possible to execute the look-ahead notice effect.

In this embodiment, the variable display result of the special figure corresponding to the start winning is determined based on the big hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the determination result. Although the look-ahead notice effect is executed, the variation pattern of the variable display corresponding to the start winning is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern extracted at the time of the start winning, not limited to such a form. The look-ahead notice effect may be executed based on the determination result. For example, when the judgment result at the time of starting prize is a fluctuation pattern of super reach, the pre-reading notice effect is executed at a higher rate than the case where the judgment result at the time of starting winning is a non-reach fluctuation pattern. Then it is good.

As a control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, there is a variation pattern designation command as described above. As shown below, when the main board 11 starts the variable display of the special symbol, the main board 11 determines a fluctuation pattern according to the special symbol display result to be derived and displayed, and notifies the effect control board 12 of the fluctuation pattern. Outputs a variation pattern specification command to specify. The effect control data corresponding to each variation pattern is stored in advance in the ROM 121 of the effect control board 12, and the effect control CPU 120 is for effect control corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the received variation pattern designation command. Data is selected, and the effect control is executed according to the selected effect control data.

When the first start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the first special figure is executed, the CPU 103 determines the big hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number stored in the random number storage area for the first special figure. Among them, the big hit judgment random number and the big hit type judgment random number in the first storage area (the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = 1) are read, and the big hit judgment random number and the big hit type judgment random number in the subsequent storage area are read. Shift to the previous storage area one by one. Then, it is started to determine whether or not the read jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (normal state, time saving state, or probability variation state). Perform time determination.

In this start determination, if the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the CPU 103 sets a variable display result notification command for specifying "missing" and fluctuates from the random number circuit 124. A random number for pattern determination is extracted, and an "outlier variation pattern" is determined based on the extracted random number for determination of variation pattern. When the big hit judgment random number matches the big hit judgment value of the big hit judgment table, the read big hit type judgment random number is further stored in the big hit type judgment table for the first special figure for each big hit type. It is determined which of the determination values is matched. Then, a variable display result notification command for specifying the "big hit" of the big hit type corresponding to the matched judgment value is set, and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted from the random number circuit 124, and the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted based on the extracted random number. To determine the "big hit fluctuation pattern". Then, the CPU 103 outputs a set variable display result notification command and a variable pattern designation command for designating the determined variable pattern, together with the variable start command for designating the variable start of the first special figure.

When the second start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the second special figure is executed, the CPU 103 determines the big hit determination random number and the big hit type determination random number stored in the random number storage area for the second special figure. Among them, the big hit judgment random number and the big hit type judgment random number in the first storage area (the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = 1) are read, and the big hit judgment random number and the big hit type judgment random number in the subsequent storage area are read. Shift to the previous storage area one by one. Then, it is started to determine whether or not the read jackpot determination random number matches the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (normal state, time saving state, or probability variation state). Perform time determination.

In this start determination, if the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the CPU 103 sets a variable display result notification command for specifying "missing" and fluctuates from the random number circuit 124. A random number for pattern determination is extracted, and an "outlier variation pattern" is determined based on the extracted random number for determination of variation pattern. When the big hit judgment random number matches the big hit judgment value of the big hit judgment table, the read big hit type judgment random number is further stored in the big hit type judgment table for the second special figure for each big hit type. It is determined which of the determination values is matched. Then, a variable display result notification command for specifying the "big hit" of the big hit type corresponding to the matched judgment value is set, and a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted from the random number circuit 124, and the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is extracted based on the extracted random number. To determine the "big hit fluctuation pattern". Then, the CPU 103 outputs a set variable display result notification command and a variable pattern designation command for designating the determined variable pattern, together with the variable start command for designating the variable start of the second special figure.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation start command for specifying the variation start of the first special figure, the variable display result notification command, and the variation pattern specification command, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control data corresponding to the variation pattern specification command. At the same time, the final stop symbol (final stop symbol) is determined according to the variable display result notification command. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and the effect control is executed based on the selected effect control data. Along with this, among the start winning judgment result specification commands stored in the start winning command storage area for the first special figure, at the time of starting winning of the first storage area (storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = 1). The judgment result specification command is deleted, and the subsequent storage area start winning judgment result specification commands are shifted to the previous storage area one by one.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 stores the establishment timing of the reach state corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the ROM 121, and decorates the ROM 121 so that the reach state is established at the establishment timing of the reach state corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern designation command. Controls the variable display of symbols. That is, the effect control CPU 120 can grasp the establishment timing of the reach state according to the fluctuation pattern.

When the effect control CPU 120 receives the variation start command for specifying the variation start of the second special figure, the variable display result notification command, and the variation pattern specification command, the effect control CPU 120 selects the effect control data corresponding to the variation pattern specification command. At the same time, the final stop symbol (final stop symbol) is determined according to the variable display result notification command. Then, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, and the effect control is executed based on the selected effect control data. Along with this, among the start winning judgment result specification commands stored in the start winning command storage area for the second special figure, at the time of starting winning of the first storage area (storage area corresponding to the number of reserved storage = 1). The judgment result specification command is deleted, and the subsequent storage area start winning judgment result specification commands are shifted to the previous storage area one by one.

Further, when the first general winning opening switch 24A to the fourth general winning opening switch 24D detects that the game ball has won in the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D, the game ball is detected in any of the general winning openings. A general winning opening designation command for designating whether or not a prize has been won is output from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control board 12. That is, when a game ball is detected by the first general winning opening switch 24A, a general winning opening designation command for designating a prize in the first general winning opening 50A is output, and the game ball is released by the second general winning opening switch 24B. When it is detected, a general winning opening designation command for designating a prize to the second general winning opening 50B is output, and when a game ball is detected by the third general winning opening switch 24C, the third general winning opening 50C is entered. A general winning opening designation command for specifying a winning is output, and when a game ball is detected by the 4th general winning opening switch 24D, a general winning opening designation command for specifying a prize for the 4th general winning opening 50D is output. ..

Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 can identify the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening and which general winning opening the game ball has won based on the received general winning opening designation command. .. Further, as described above, when the game ball wins in the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the effect control CPU 120 specifies which starting winning opening the game ball has won. It is designed to receive mouth specification commands. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 stores information that can identify the general winning opening in which the winning has occurred and information that can identify the starting winning opening in which the winning has occurred in the winning history storage area of the RAM 122 in accordance with the order in which the winning is generated. It is possible.

The effect control CPU 120 determines which of the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D is the general winning opening (general winning opening won by the game ball) designated by the received general winning opening designation command. Confirm, and also confirm whether the starting winning opening (starting winning opening won by the game ball) specified by the received start winning opening designation command is either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. , Each general winning opening and each starting winning opening are stored in the RAM 122. For example, if the game ball wins in the order of the second general winning opening 50B, the first starting winning opening, the first general winning opening 50A, the second starting winning opening, and the third general winning opening 50C, [2nd general winning opening] The history of the winning opening, the first starting winning opening, the first general winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the third general winning opening] is stored in the winning history storage area of the RAM 122.

Further, when the winning of the starting winning opening and the winning of the general winning opening occur within a predetermined period, the game control microcomputer 100 issues a starting winning opening designation command and a starting winning determination result designation command. , The command may be sent before the general winning opening designation command. For example, detection by any of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, and by any of the first general prize opening switches 24A to the fourth general prize opening switch 24D. When the detection is confirmed almost at the same time (for example, within the same interrupt processing), the game control microcomputer 100 issues a start winning opening designation command and a starting winning decision result designation command with a general winning slot designation command. It is better to give priority to sending first. By adopting such a transmission order, it is understood that the effect control CPU 120 has already received the start winning opening designation command and the starting winning determination result designation command when the general winning opening designation command is received. It is possible, and as a specific effect to be executed based on the winning of the general winning opening, it is possible to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect based on the previously received start winning determination result specification command.

If the general winning openings are awarded multiple times within a predetermined period, the game control microcomputer 100 shall transmit a plurality of general winning openings designation commands in accordance with a predetermined priority. To do. For example, when the detection by the first general winning opening switch 24A and the detection by the second general winning opening switch 24B are confirmed almost at the same time (for example, within the same interrupt processing), the game control microcomputer 100 , The general winning opening designation command for specifying the winning to the general winning opening, which is more difficult to win, may be sent first with priority. In addition, if the number of prize balls to be given differs depending on the general winning opening, the general winning opening designation command that specifies the winning to the general winning opening with a larger number of winning openings may be sent first with priority. good.

In FIG. 3A, when a special symbol (missing symbol) other than the specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol, it is determined by the main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control). The out-of-order fluctuation pattern is illustrated. Further, FIG. 3B exemplifies a jackpot variation pattern determined by the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) when a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. Has been done. Since the special figure fluctuation time is set for each fluctuation pattern, the effect control CPU 120 that has received the variation pattern designation command can execute the effect according to the special figure variation time.

Among the out-of-reach fluctuation patterns, PX001 and PX002 are fluctuation patterns in which the non-reach out-of-reach effect mode is used, PX003 is a variation pattern in which the normal reach-out-of-reach effect mode is used, and PX004 is a super-reach out-of-reach effect mode. It is a fluctuation pattern. Among the jackpot fluctuation patterns, PY003 is a fluctuation pattern that is an effect mode of a normal reach jackpot, and PY004 is a fluctuation pattern that is an effect mode of a super reach jackpot. Here, the fluctuation pattern of the super reach is a fluctuation pattern in which the battle effect is executed after the reach state is established. The normal reach fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which the battle effect is not executed after the reach state is established.

The battle production is a production that suggests whether or not a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other and win or lose a big hit. In PX004, which is a fluctuation pattern out of super reach, a defeat effect is executed in which a ally character is defeated by an enemy character, whereas in PY004, which is a fluctuation pattern of super reach jackpot, a ally character wins over an enemy character. The production is executed.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 receives the variable display result notification command and the variable pattern designation command when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the special figure is executed in the game control microcomputer 100. As a result, when the variable display of the special symbol is being executed (before the stop display of the confirmed special symbol), the specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol of the variable display (that is, the jackpot symbol). It is possible to execute a variable result advance notice effect for notifying that the game is controlled).

In the variation result advance notice effect shown in FIG. 4A, the first aspect of the variation announcement effect in which only the audio effect in which the voice "Now is a chance!" Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R is executed, and the audio effect are combined. It is possible to execute the variation advance notice effect of the second aspect in which the accessory effect in which the movable accessory 1000 operates (rotational operation and lighting) is executed. Due to such a difference in the effect mode, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the jackpot symbol may be derived and displayed as the variable display result of the variable display currently being executed (the start condition is satisfied).

The effect control CPU 120 is based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 when the execution condition of the specific effect (specific effect A: change result advance notice effect) based on the winning of the general winning opening is satisfied. The mode of the variation result notice effect is determined. Specifically, at the timing when the game ball wins the general winning opening (the timing when the winning conditions based on the winning in the general winning opening are satisfied), the mode of the variation result notice effect is determined, and the determined mode is determined. The fluctuation result notice effect is executed at. As will be described later, if the variable display of the special symbol (variable display of the decorative symbol accompanying the variable display) is not executed, the execution of the variation result advance notice effect is suspended or the variation result advance notice effect is performed. Do not execute.

For example, if the variable display result (variable display result of the variable display currently being executed) specified by the last received variable display result notification command specifies "off", the voice effect is produced at a rate of 80%. The variation notice effect of the first aspect accompanied by only is executed, and the variation notice effect of the second aspect accompanied by the voice effect and the character effect is executed at a rate of 20%. On the other hand, when the variable display result (variable display result of the variable display currently being executed) specified by the last received variable display result notification command specifies "big hit", the voice effect is produced at a rate of 25%. The variation notice effect of the first aspect accompanied by only is executed, and the variation notice effect of the second aspect accompanied by the voice effect and the character effect is executed at a rate of 75%.

Further, as described above, the effect control CPU 120 receives the start winning opening designation command and the starting winning prize when the effective starting winning entry to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening occurs in the game control microcomputer 100. Receives the time judgment result specification command. As a result, a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol of variable display that has not been executed yet before the start condition of the special symbol is satisfied (that is, it is controlled to the jackpot game state). ) Is available for pre-reading notice.

In the look-ahead notice effect shown in FIG. 4 (b), the first aspect of the look-ahead notice effect in which only the voice effect in which the voice "Immediate chance!" Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R is executed, and the movable combination along with the voice effect. It is possible to execute the pre-reading advance notice effect of the second aspect in which the accessory effect in which the object 1000 operates (rotational operation and lighting) is executed. Due to such a difference in the effect mode, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the jackpot symbol may be derived and displayed as a variable display result of the variable display in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. There is.

The effect control CPU 120 reads ahead based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect extracted from the random number circuit 124 when the execution condition of the specific effect (specific effect B: look-ahead advance notice effect) based on the winning of the general winning opening is satisfied. The mode of the advance notice production is determined. Specifically, at the timing when the game ball wins the general winning opening (the timing when the winning condition based on the winning to the general winning opening is satisfied), the mode of the pre-reading notice effect is determined, and the determined mode is used. A look-ahead notice effect is executed. As will be described later, if the number of reserved memories is 0, the execution of the look-ahead notice effect is suspended or the look-ahead notice effect is not executed.

For example, when the start winning judgment result specification command stored in the start winning command storage area does not include the start winning judgment result specification command that specifies "big hit" (all start winnings that specify "missing"). In the case of the time determination result specification command), the look-ahead advance notice effect of the first aspect accompanied only by the voice effect is executed at a rate of 85%, and the look-ahead advance notice effect of the second aspect accompanied by the voice effect and the accessory effect is executed at a rate of 15%. Perform a look-ahead notice effect. On the other hand, if the start winning judgment result specification command stored in the start winning command storage area includes the start winning judgment result specification command that specifies "big hit", the voice effect is produced at a rate of 10%. The look-ahead notice effect of the first aspect accompanied by only is executed, and the look-ahead notice effect of the second aspect accompanied by the voice effect and the character effect is executed at a rate of 90%.

In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 can execute a specific effect executed based on the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening. The variable result advance notice effect for notifying whether or not the display result of the variable display being executed becomes a big hit symbol is executed as the specific effect A in the present embodiment. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect for notifying whether or not the display result of the variable display for which the start condition is not satisfied becomes a big hit symbol, that is, whether or not the hold memory includes the one judged as a big hit is performed in this implementation. It is executed as a specific effect B in the form.

As described above, each time the effect control CPU 120 receives the general winning opening designation command and the starting winning opening designation command, the winning history of the winning opening designated by the received command is stored in the winning history storage area of the RAM 122. However, this winning history storage area is provided for each specific effect. That is, in this embodiment, the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A and the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B are separately provided. For example, the first general winning opening 50A, the second When a prize is generated in the order of the general winning opening 50B, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the third general winning opening 50C, and the fourth general winning opening 50D, the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A and the winning history storage area Winning history corresponding to the specific effect B Winning history of [1st general winning opening, 2nd general winning opening, 1st starting winning opening, 2nd starting winning opening, 3rd general winning opening, 4th] Will be remembered.

In the effect mode in which only the specific effect A can be executed, the effect control CPU 120 stores the winning history in the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A (when a prize is generated in any of the winning openings). ), It is confirmed whether or not the winning condition is satisfied, and the execution of the specific effect A is decided based on the fact that the winning condition is satisfied. Further, in the production mode in which only the specific production B can be executed, each time the winning history is stored in the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific production B (at the timing when a prize is generated in any of the winning openings), a prize is won. It is confirmed whether or not the conditions are satisfied, and the execution of the specific effect B is determined based on the fact that the winning conditions are satisfied. Further, in the effect mode in which the specific effect A and the specific effect B can be executed, each time the prize history is stored in the prize history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A and the prize history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B (any of them). (At the timing when a prize is awarded to the winning opening), it is confirmed whether or not the winning condition corresponding to the specific production A is satisfied in the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific production A, and the specific production A is supported. The execution of the specific effect A is decided based on the fact that the winning condition is satisfied, and it is confirmed whether or not the winning condition corresponding to the specific effect B is satisfied in the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B. , The execution of the specific effect B is determined based on the fact that the winning conditions corresponding to the specific effect B are satisfied.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect A execution flag when the execution of the specific effect A (variation result notice effect) is determined based on the establishment of the winning condition. Then, when the variable display of the special symbol (variable display of the effect symbol accompanying this) is executed at the timing when the winning condition is satisfied, as described above, the specific effect A according to the variable display result The mode (only the voice effect, or both the voice effect and the accessory effect) is determined, the variation result notice effect of the determined mode is executed, and the specific effect A execution flag is deleted. That is, the specific effect A is executed at the timing when the game ball wins the general winning opening without suspending the change result advance notice effect.

On the other hand, if the variable display of the special symbol (variable display of the effect symbol accompanying this) is not executed at the timing when the winning condition is satisfied, the target of the variation result notice effect does not exist, so the specific effect A is executed. Is put on hold and the specific effect A execution flag is left set. The effect control CPU 120 can grasp that the specific effect A is determined to be executed by the specific effect A execution flag being set, but the specific effect A is not executed and is in a pending state. It has become. Then, when the start condition of the variable display of the special symbol (variable display of the effect symbol accompanying this) is satisfied, the mode of the specific effect A is determined based on the variable display result of the variable display to be executed, and the state is set to the hold state. The specific effect A that has been set is executed, and the set specific effect A execution flag is deleted.

Not limited to such a form, if the variable display of the special symbol (variable display of the effect symbol accompanying this) is not executed at the timing when the winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect A is suspended. The execution of the specific effect A may be stopped without any reason, and the specific effect A may not be executed even when the variable display start condition is subsequently satisfied.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 sets the specific effect B execution flag when the execution of the specific effect B (look-ahead notice effect) is determined based on the establishment of the winning condition. Then, when the number of reserved storages (hereinafter referred to as the total number of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number) is 1 or more at the timing when the winning condition is satisfied, as described above, 1 The mode of the specific effect B (only the voice effect or both the voice effect and the character effect) is determined according to the above-mentioned start winning judgment result, the pre-reading notice effect of the determined mode is executed, and the specific effect is performed. B Clear the execution flag. That is, the specific effect B is executed at the timing when the game ball wins the general winning opening without suspending the pre-reading notice effect.

On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 0 at the timing when the winning condition is satisfied, since there is no target for the pre-reading advance notice effect, the execution of the specific effect B is suspended and the specific effect B execution flag is set. Make it a state. The effect control CPU 120 can grasp that the specific effect B is determined to be executed by the specific effect B execution flag being set, but the specific effect B is not executed and is in a pending state. It has become. Then, when the starting condition is satisfied due to the winning of the starting winning opening (when the number of reserved memories becomes 1 or more), the mode of the specific effect B is determined based on the starting winning determination result. The specific effect B that has been in the pending state is executed, and the set specific effect B execution flag is deleted.

Not limited to such a form, if the number of reserved memories is 0 at the timing when the winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect B is stopped without suspending the execution of the specific effect B, and then the execution of the specific effect B is stopped. Even when the start condition is satisfied and the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the specific effect B may not be executed.

Further, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (for example, when a power failure is detected), the effect control CPU 100 has a winning history storage area (a winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A and a winning history storage area). The winning history stored in the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B and the specific effect execution flag (specific effect A execution flag and specific effect B execution flag) are all deleted. As a result, power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 while the specific effect (variation result advance notice effect, look-ahead advance notice effect) is being executed, or in a state where the specific effect has not yet been executed after the execution of the specific effect is decided. Is stopped, and then the power supply is restarted, but the specific effect that was being executed or the specific effect that was decided to be executed is not executed again. That is, during a predetermined period after the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the winning history and the specific effect execution flag are erased, so that the specific effect is not executed. When it is confirmed that the winning conditions have been met based on the winning history since the power supply was started, a new specific effect is executed.

[First production form]
In the first effect mode shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 120 has a game ball in any of the first general winning openings 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D when the gaming state is (1) the normal state. Each time a prize is won, a prize condition (which is the first prize condition) is established. When the first winning condition is satisfied, the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect is determined based on the random number for determining the execution of the specific effect extracted from the random number circuit 124, and the execution of the specific effect A is determined at a rate of 50%. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A (at least the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D, which is the first winning condition). (Includes winning history for either) is deleted.

On the other hand, in the effect control CPU 120, when the game state is (2) the probability change state or the time saving state, each time the game ball wins in any of the first general winning openings 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D. The winning condition (which is the second winning condition) is satisfied. When the second winning condition is satisfied, the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect is determined based on the random number for determining the execution of the specific effect extracted from the random number circuit 124, and the execution of the specific effect A is determined at a rate of 20%. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A (at least the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D, which is the second winning condition). (Includes winning history for either) is deleted.

In the first effect form and the second effect form to the fourth effect form described later, (1) the ratio of the specific effect being executed based on the winning of the game ball in the general winning opening in the normal state is (2). ) It is higher than the ratio at which the specific effect is executed based on the game ball winning in the general winning opening in the probabilistic state or the time saving state. In the probabilistic state and the time saving state, the player is usually more interested in the winning status of the game ball in the second starting winning opening and the variable display of the decorative symbol than in the winning status of the game ball in the general winning opening. Even if a specific effect is executed, it is difficult to create the same interest as in the normal state. Therefore, in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, the execution rate of the specific effect is lowered as compared with the normal state, and the deterioration of the interest of the specific effect is suppressed.

Note that, unlike the first effect mode, the second effect form to the fourth effect form, which will be described later, do not determine whether or not the specific effect is executed based on the random number for determining the execution of the specific effect. In each of the second effect form to the fourth effect form, which will be described later, a specific effect can be executed when the winning condition is satisfied. However, (2) the winning condition in the probabilistic state or the time saving state is (1) normal. More winnings are required than the winning conditions in the state. Therefore, (1) the execution rate of the specific effect in the normal state is higher than (2) the execution rate of the specific effect in the probability variation state or the time saving state.

In this way, by changing the execution ratio of the specific effect according to the game state, it is possible to improve the interest when the game ball wins the general winning opening. Contrary to the examples of the first effect form to the fourth effect form, (2) the ratio at which the specific effect is executed based on the game ball winning in the general winning opening in the probabilistic state or the time saving state is (2). 1) In the normal state, the ratio may be higher than the ratio at which the specific effect is executed based on the winning of the game ball in the general winning opening.

In the second production form to the fourth production form, which will be described later, as in the first production form, when the winning condition is satisfied, the presence or absence of execution of the specific effect is determined based on the random number for determining the execution of the specific effect. You may do so. For example, in the second effect mode to the fourth effect form, the first prize condition required in the normal state and the second prize condition required in the probability variation state or the time saving state are the same prize conditions, and the first By differentiating the lottery probability when the winning condition is satisfied in the normal state and the lottery probability when the winning condition is satisfied in the probability change state or the time saving state as in the production form, the ratio at which the specific effect is normally executed and the probability change The ratio at which the specific effect is executed in the state or the time saving state may be different.

Further, the specific effect may be executed at different ratios according to not only the game state but also the display result of the variable display and the determination result at the time of starting winning. For example, when the display result of the variable display is a big hit symbol, the specific effect may be executed at a higher rate than the case where the display result of the variable display is a missed symbol, and at the time of starting prize. When there is a hold memory determined to be a big hit, compared to a case where there is no hold memory determined to be a big hit at the time of starting prize (when there is only a hold memory determined to be a deviation at the time of starting prize), A specific effect may be executed at a high rate. Further, the number of times the specific effect is executed in one variable display period is limited to a predetermined number of times (for example, the specific effect can be executed only once regardless of the type, or different types of specific effects are classified by type. It may be possible to execute it only once each time).

[Second production form]
In the second effect mode shown in FIG. 5, when the game state is (1) the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 has two or more general of the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D. The winning condition (the first winning condition) is established when the game ball wins at least once in each winning opening. When the first winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect A is determined. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted.

On the other hand, when the gaming state is (2) the probability variation state or the time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 is used for two or more general winning openings of the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D, respectively. The winning condition (the second winning condition) is established when the game ball wins two or more times. When the second winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect A is determined. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted.

As described above, in the second effect form, and the third effect form and the fourth effect form, which will be described later, the number of prizes to the general winning opening required to execute the specific effect in the normal state and the probability change state or Since the number of prizes to the general prize opening required to execute the specific effect in the time saving state is different, it is possible to make the number of prizes of the game ball to the general prize opening interesting according to the game state. ..

Further, in the second effect mode, in order to execute the specific effect, at least one game is played for each of two or more general prize openings out of the first general prize opening 50A to the fourth general prize opening 50D. The condition is to win a ball. In this way, by setting the winning for each of the plurality of general winning openings as the execution condition of the specific effect, not only whether or not the general winning opening is won, but also the game ball is won in any of the general winning openings. You can be interested in what you did.

In the second effect mode, and in the third effect mode and the fourth effect mode, which will be described later, the start of the jackpot game state is specified based on the fact that the game control microcomputer 100 controls the jackpot game state. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the jackpot start designation command, both the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A and the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B are deleted. It is supposed to be.

Further, in the second effect mode, and in the third effect form and the fourth effect form described later, the prize history in the prize history storage area is not deleted based on the change in the game state. .. Therefore, the fact that the first winning condition is satisfied means that the first winning condition is satisfied as a result of checking the winning history of the winning history storage area in the normal state, and the winning history is not necessarily limited to the normal state. Based on this, the first winning condition is not always satisfied. Similarly, the fact that the second winning condition is satisfied means that the second winning condition is satisfied as a result of checking the winning history of the winning history storage area in the probabilistic state or the time saving state, and the probable changing state or the time saving state is not necessarily satisfied. The second winning condition is not always satisfied based on the winning history of only the time saving state. Not limited to such a form, the winning history in the winning history storage area is deleted based on the transition from the normal state to the probabilistic state or the time saving state, and the transition from the probabilistic state or the time saving state to the normal state. Is also good. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the first winning condition is satisfied based on the winning history only in the normal state, and whether or not the second winning condition is satisfied based on the winning history only in the probabilistic state or the time saving state. You may try to confirm.

[Third production form]
In the third effect mode shown in FIG. 5, when the game state is (1) the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 has a general winning opening (first general winning opening 50A to fourth general) within 120 seconds. The winning condition (which is the first winning condition) is established when the game ball wins a total of three or more times in the winning opening 50D). When the first winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect A is determined. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted.

On the other hand, when the gaming state is (2) the probability change state or the time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 enters the general winning opening (first general winning opening 50A to fourth general winning opening 50D) within 120 seconds. The winning condition (the second winning condition) is established when the game ball wins a total of 5 times or more. When the second winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect A is determined. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted.

Here, the period of 120 seconds is started based on the fact that the winning history to the first general winning opening is stored in the winning history storage area of the specific effect A (for example, the timer for the specific effect A is set to 120 seconds). (Set). Then, if the winning condition is not satisfied within the period of 120 seconds (when the timer for the specific effect A times out), the winning history in the winning history storage area of the specific effect A is deleted without executing the specific effect A. .. On the other hand, if the winning condition is satisfied within the period of 120 seconds (if the winning condition is satisfied before the timer for the specific effect A times out), the specific effect A is executed and the winning history of the winning history storage area of the specific effect A is executed. Is erased.

In this way, the winning frequency (number of winnings within a predetermined period) required to execute the specific effect in the normal state and the winning frequency (predetermined period) required to execute the specific effect in the probabilistic state or the shortened time state. By different from the number of winnings in the game, it is possible to be interested in the frequency of winning in the general winning opening according to the playing state.

Further, in the third effect mode, when the specific effect A targeting the variable display that was executed at the time of winning the first general winning opening in the predetermined period (120 seconds) is executed (only for the variable display period of 1). In some cases (when the winning conditions are met based on the winning history), a specific effect A that targets a variable display different from the variable display that was executed when the first general winning opening was won in a predetermined period (120 seconds) is executed. In some cases (the winning condition is satisfied by the winning history in a plurality of variable display periods).

[Fourth production form]
In the fourth effect mode shown in FIG. 5, the effect control CPU 120 has a start winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening) when the gaming state is (1) the normal state. , The starting winning opening (either the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening), the general winning opening (one of the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D), and the game ball wins in this order. The winning condition (the first winning condition) is established by winning the prize in the mouth. When the first winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect A is determined. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted.

On the other hand, when the gaming state is (2) a probabilistic change state or a time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 has a start winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) and a starting winning opening (first start). One of the winning openings and the second starting winning opening), the general winning opening (one of the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth general winning opening 50D), and the general winning opening (the first general winning opening 50A to the fourth). The winning condition (which is the second winning condition) is established when the game ball wins the winning opening in the order of the general winning opening 50D). When the second winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect A is determined. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted.

In this way, the specific effect is executed on condition that the winning order to the general winning opening and other winning openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) different from the general winning opening is a specific order. By doing so, it is possible to be interested not only in the winning status of the general winning opening but also in the winning order of the general winning opening and other winning openings.

It should be noted that the number of times the game ball wins consecutively in the general winning opening and the number of times the game ball wins consecutively in the other winning openings may be set to have a range. For example, the winning condition may be satisfied by winning the starting winning opening three times or more in a row and then winning the general winning opening two or more times in a row. In addition, which of the plurality of general winning openings has won the prize, or which of the plurality of other winning openings has won the prize may also be a winning condition. For example, the winning condition is satisfied when the game ball wins the winning opening in the order of the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the first general winning opening 50A, and the second general winning opening 50B. Is also good. In addition, the order is not limited to the order in which the general winning opening is awarded after the starting winning opening is awarded, but the winning condition is that the starting winning opening is won after the general winning opening is won. May hold.

Further, the winning condition may be satisfied based on the fact that the winning order of the game balls to the plurality of general winning openings is a specific order. For example, when the game state is (1) the normal state, the winning condition is that the game ball wins a plurality of general winning openings in the order of the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B. When the first winning condition) is satisfied and the gaming state is (2) a probable change state or a time saving state, the first general winning opening 50A, the second general winning opening 50B, and the third general winning opening 50B are further satisfied. The winning condition (the second winning condition) may be satisfied by the game ball winning a prize in a plurality of general winning openings in the order of the opening 50C and the fourth general winning opening 50D.

Further, the winning conditions may be satisfied based on the winning of the game balls to a plurality of general winning openings and the winning order of the game balls to one or a plurality of starting winning openings in a specific order. .. For example, when the game state is (1) the normal state, the winning condition is that the game ball wins in the order of the first general winning opening 50A, the first starting winning opening, and the second general winning opening 50B. When the first winning condition) is satisfied and the gaming state is (2) a probabilistic change state or a time saving state, the first general winning opening 50A, the first starting winning opening, the second general winning opening 50B, Further, even if the winning condition (the second winning condition) is satisfied by winning the game ball in the order of the third general winning opening 50C, the second starting winning opening, and the fourth general winning opening 50D. good.

In addition, the order of entry to the general winning opening and entry to the starting winning opening is not limited to the order of entry to the general winning opening and entry to the large winning opening, and the prize is won based on the specific order. The conditions may be satisfied, and the winning conditions are satisfied based on the order of entry to the general winning opening and entry to the first passing gate 41A or the second passing gate 41B in a specific order. You may do so. In addition, when a specific area where the jackpot type (for example, probability variation jackpot) is determined based on the entry of the game ball is provided, the order of entry to the general winning opening and entry to the specific area is specific. The winning conditions may be satisfied based on the order.

In addition, in the 1st effect mode to the 4th effect form, the example of executing the fluctuation result advance notice effect (specific effect A) as the specific effect has been described, but the look-ahead advance notice effect (specific effect B) is executed as the specific effect. You may.

[Fifth production form to eighth production form]
In the fifth effect mode to the eighth effect form shown in FIG. 6, unlike the first effect form to the fourth effect form, there are (1) a normal state and (2) a probability change state or a time saving state. , The winning conditions are not different, and they are common winning conditions. In the examples of the fifth effect form to the eighth effect form, the first prize condition in the first effect form to the fourth effect form, that is, the prize condition adopted in the normal state is provided as a common prize condition, respectively. ing. Then, (1) when the game state when the winning condition is satisfied is the normal state, the fluctuation result notice effect (specific effect A) is executed as the specific effect, and (2) the game when the winning condition is satisfied. When the state is a probabilistic state or a time saving state, a look-ahead notice effect (specific effect B) is executed as a specific effect. As a result, the type of the specific effect can be changed according to the game state when the game ball wins the general winning opening, and the specific effect executed based on the game ball winning the general winning opening. You can improve your interest.

In the fifth effect mode shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the specific effect at a rate of 50% when the winning condition is satisfied. Then, when the gaming state is (1) the normal state, the specific effect A is executed, and each time the specific effect A is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A, and the winning history of the winning history storage area, and The winning history in the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B is deleted. On the other hand, when the gaming state is (2) a probability change state or a time saving state, the specific effect B is executed, and each time the specific effect B is executed, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is executed. , And the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B is deleted.

In the sixth effect mode to the eighth effect form shown in FIG. 6, the effect control CPU 120 executes the specific effect A when the game state when the winning condition is satisfied is (1) the normal state. Each time the specific effect A is executed, both the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A and the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B are deleted. On the other hand, when the gaming state when the winning condition is satisfied is (2) the probability change state or the time saving state, the specific effect B is executed, and each time the specific effect B is executed, the specific effect A is supported. Both the winning history of the winning history storage area and the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B are deleted.

In the sixth effect mode to the eighth effect mode, the effect control CPU 120 issues a jackpot start designation command for designating the start of the jackpot game state based on the fact that the game control microcomputer 100 controls the jackpot game state. Is received, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A and the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B are both deleted. Further, in the sixth effect mode to the eighth effect mode, the winning history in the winning history storage area is not deleted based on the change in the game state. Not limited to such a form, the winning history in the winning history storage area is deleted based on the transition from the normal state to the probabilistic state or the time saving state, and the transition from the probabilistic state or the time saving state to the normal state. Is also good.

In the seventh effect mode, the timer for the specific effect is set to 120 seconds based on the fact that the winning history for the first general winning opening is stored in the winning history storage area of the specific effect A and the specific effect B. .. Then, when the timer for the specific effect times out, neither the specific effect A nor the specific effect B is executed, and the winning history of the winning history storage area of the specific effect A and the winning history of the winning history storage area of the specific effect B are displayed. Both are erased. On the other hand, if the winning condition is satisfied before the timer for the specific effect times out, (1) in the normal state, the specific effect A is executed, and the winning history and the specific effect B in the winning history storage area of the specific effect A are executed. The winning history of the winning history storage area of the above is deleted. (2) In the case of the probability change state or the time saving state, the specific effect B is executed, and the winning history and the specific effect of the winning history storage area of the specific effect A are executed. The winning history of the winning history storage area of B is deleted.

[9th production form to 12th production form]
In the ninth effect mode to the twelfth effect form shown in FIG. 7, unlike the first effect form to the eighth effect form, there are (1) a normal state and (2) a probability change state or a time saving state. , The winning conditions are different, and the types of specific effects executed based on the establishment of the winning conditions are also different. That is, (1) when the first winning condition is satisfied in the normal state, the fluctuation result advance notice effect (specific effect A) is executed as the specific effect, and (2) the second winning condition in the probability change state or the time saving state. If is satisfied, the pre-reading notice effect (specific effect B) is executed as the specific effect. As a result, the execution rate of the specific effect and the type of the specific effect can be different depending on the game state when the game ball wins the general winning opening, and the game ball wins the general winning opening. It is possible to improve the interest of the specific production performed based on the above.

In the ninth effect mode shown in FIG. 7, when the game state is (1) the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 has a game ball in either the first general winning opening 50A or the second general winning opening 50B. Each time a prize is won, a prize condition (which is regarded as the first prize condition) is satisfied, and the execution of the specific effect A is decided at a rate of 50%. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, only the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted. On the other hand, in the effect control CPU 120, when the game state is (2) the probability change state or the time saving state, every time the game ball wins in any of the third general winning opening 50C and the fourth general winning opening 50D. The winning condition (which is the second winning condition) is satisfied, and the execution of the specific effect B is decided at a rate of 20%. Then, each time the specific effect B is executed, only the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B is deleted.

In the tenth effect mode shown in FIG. 7, when the game state is (1) the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 has 1 in both the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B, respectively. When the game ball wins more than once, the winning condition (which is the first winning condition) is satisfied, and the execution of the specific effect A is determined. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, only the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted. On the other hand, when the game state is (2) the probability change state or the time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 has two or more game balls in both the third general winning opening 50C and the fourth general winning opening 50D. The winning condition (which is the second winning condition) is satisfied by winning the prize, and the execution of the specific effect B is determined. Then, each time the specific effect B is executed, only the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B is deleted.

In the ninth effect mode to the twelfth effect mode, the effect control CPU 120 issues a jackpot start designation command for designating the start of the jackpot game state based on the fact that the game control microcomputer 100 controls the jackpot game state. Is received, the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A and the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B are both deleted. Further, in the ninth effect mode to the twelfth effect mode, the prize history in the prize history storage area is not deleted based on the change in the game state. Not limited to such a form, the winning history in the winning history storage area is deleted based on the transition from the normal state to the probabilistic state or the time saving state, and the transition from the probabilistic state or the time saving state to the normal state. Is also good.

In the eleventh effect mode shown in FIG. 7, when the game state is (1) the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 enters the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B within 120 seconds. When the game ball wins a prize three times or more in total, the winning condition (which is the first winning condition) is satisfied, and the execution of the specific effect A is determined. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, only the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted. On the other hand, in the effect control CPU 120, when the game state is (2) the probability change state or the time saving state, the game balls are awarded to the third general winning opening 50C and the fourth general winning opening 50D a total of five times or more. As a result, the winning condition (which is regarded as the second winning condition) is satisfied, and the execution of the specific effect B is determined. Then, each time the specific effect B is executed, only the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B is deleted.

In the eleventh effect mode, the timer for the specific effect A is set to 120 seconds based on the fact that the winning history for the first general winning opening is stored in the winning history storage area of the specific effect A. Then, when the timer for the specific effect A times out, only the winning history in the winning history storage area of the specific effect A is deleted without executing the specific effect A. On the other hand, if the first winning condition is satisfied in the normal state before the timer for the specific effect A times out, the specific effect A is executed and only the winning history in the winning history storage area of the specific effect A is deleted. Further, the timer for the specific effect B is set to 120 seconds based on the fact that the winning history for the first general winning opening is stored in the winning history storage area of the specific effect B. Then, when the timer for the specific effect B times out, only the winning history in the winning history storage area of the specific effect B is deleted without executing the specific effect B. On the other hand, if the second winning condition is satisfied in the probabilistic state or the time saving state before the timer for the specific effect B times out, the specific effect B is executed and only the winning history in the winning history storage area of the specific effect B is deleted. Will be done.

In the twelfth effect mode shown in FIG. 7, when the game state is (1) the normal state, the effect control CPU 120 has a first start winning opening, a first starting winning opening, and a second general winning opening 50B. The winning condition (which is the first winning condition) is established when the game ball wins the winning opening in this order. When the first winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect A is determined. Then, each time the specific effect A is executed, only the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect A is deleted. On the other hand, when the gaming state is (2) a probabilistic change state or a time saving state, the effect control CPU 120 has a second start winning opening, a second starting winning opening, a third general winning opening 50C, and a fourth general winning opening. The winning condition (which is the second winning condition) is established when the game ball wins the winning opening in the order of 50D. When the second winning condition is satisfied, the execution of the specific effect B is determined. Then, each time the specific effect B is executed, only the winning history of the winning history storage area corresponding to the specific effect B is deleted.

As in the 9th to 12th production forms, the general winning openings (general winning openings and starting winning openings in the 12th production form) that are the targets of winning the game ball for executing the specific effect are determined according to the game state. By making them different, the specific effect is appropriately executed according to the game state. In addition, in the 9th effect mode to the 12th effect form, in order to establish the target winning opening to be won in order to establish the first winning condition in the normal state and the second winning condition in the probabilistic state or the time saving state. An example is shown in which the target winning openings to be awarded are all different, but the target winning openings in the normal state and the target winning openings in the probabilistic state or the time saving state are partially different from each other. It may be common. For example, both the first winning condition and the second winning condition may include the winning of the second general winning opening 50B.

[13th production form to 16th production form]
In the thirteenth effect mode to the sixteenth effect form shown in FIG. 8, the ratio of executing the specific effect A when the timing when the first winning condition is satisfied is (1) the period after the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation. However, when the timing at which the second winning condition is satisfied is (2) a period outside the reach fluctuation period or a period before the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation, the ratio of executing the specific effect A is higher.

Here, (1) the period after the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation is specifically a fixed decorative symbol (final stop) after the reach state is established in the variable display of the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect (normal reach, super reach). It is the period until the symbol) is stopped and displayed. In addition, (2) the period outside the reach fluctuation period or before the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation is specifically the period during which the variable display of the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect (normal reach, super reach) is executed. It is the period from the start of the variable display of the fluctuation pattern accompanied by the reach effect (normal reach, super reach) to the period before the reach state is established.

The first winning condition and the second winning condition in the thirteenth production form to the sixteenth production form are the same as the first winning condition and the second winning condition in the first production form to the fourth production form, respectively. It has become. In any of the production forms, when the timing when the first prize condition is satisfied is (1) the period after the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation, the ratio of executing the specific effect A is determined by the second prize condition. When the established timing is (2) outside the reach fluctuation period or the period before the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation, the ratio is higher than the ratio of executing the specific effect A. In this way, by changing the execution ratio of the specific effect according to the game period when the winning condition is satisfied, it is possible to improve the interest when the game ball wins the general winning opening.

[17th production form to 20th production form]
In the 17th effect mode to the 20th effect form shown in FIG. 9, when the timing at which the winning condition is satisfied is (1) the period after the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation, the specific effect A is executed and the winning condition is satisfied. When (2) the period outside the reach fluctuation period or the period before the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation is established, the specific effect B is executed.

The winning conditions in the 17th production form to the 20th production form are the same as the winning conditions (common winning conditions) in the 5th production form to the 8th production form, respectively. In any of the production forms, if the timing at which the winning condition (common winning condition) is satisfied is (1) the period after the reach state is established due to the reach fluctuation, the specific production A is executed and the winning condition is satisfied. If the timing is (2) outside the reach fluctuation period or the period before the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation, the specific effect B is executed. In this way, by executing different types of specific effects according to the game period when the winning conditions are satisfied, it is possible to improve the interest when the game ball wins the general winning opening.

[21st production form to 24th production form]
In the 21st effect mode to the 24th effect form shown in FIG. 10, when the timing when the first winning condition is satisfied is (1) the period after the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation, the specific effect A is executed. If the timing at which the second winning condition is satisfied is (2) outside the period of the reach fluctuation or the period before the establishment of the reach state in the reach fluctuation, the specific effect B is executed.

The first prize condition and the second prize condition in the 21st effect form to the 24th effect form are the same as the first prize condition and the second prize condition in the 9th effect form to the 12th effect form, respectively. It has become. In any of the production forms, if the timing when the first prize condition is satisfied is (1) the period after the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation, the specific effect A is executed and the second prize condition is satisfied. If the timing is (2) outside the reach fluctuation period or the period before the reach state is established in the reach fluctuation, the specific effect B is executed. In this way, the execution ratio of the specific effect is different according to the game period when the winning condition is satisfied, and different types of specific effect are executed according to the game period when the winning condition is satisfied. It is possible to improve the interest when a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

In the first effect mode to the twelfth effect form, the execution ratio of the specific effect or the execution state is executed depending on whether the game state is (1) a normal state, or (2) a probability variation state or a time saving state. Although the types of specific effects are different, when the jackpot game state is controlled, whether or not the specific effect is executed and the specific effect to be executed are based on the same effect execution conditions as when the game state is the normal state. The type may be determined, or whether or not the specific effect is executed and the type of the specific effect to be executed may be determined based on the effect execution conditions common to those in the probabilistic state or the time saving state. .. Further, the classification of the gaming state is not limited to (1) a normal state, (2) a probabilistic state or a time saving state, and for example, (1) a high base state or (2). It may be classified as whether it is in a high base state, or it may be classified as (1) a jackpot game state or (2) a jackpot game state.

In the thirteenth effect mode to the twenty-fourth effect form, the game period is (1) the period after the reach state is established in the reach variation, or (2) outside the reach variation period or before the reach state is established in the reach variation. Whether or not the specific effect is executed and the type of the specific effect to be executed are determined according to the period, but the game period is not limited to such a division, and for example, (1) the number of reserved memories. May be a period of 1 or less, or (2) a period in which the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, and (1) a period in which variable display of decorative symbols is executed. (2) It may be a division as to whether or not the variable display of the decorative symbol is not executed.

In the first to fourth effect forms and the thirteenth to sixteenth effect forms, only one of the specific effect A and the specific effect B can be executed as the specific effect, but both the specific effect A and the specific effect B can be executed. May be executable. That is, when the winning condition is satisfied, one of the variation result advance notice effect and the look-ahead advance notice effect that meets the predetermined condition is executed (for example, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or less, the change result advance notice effect is executed. However, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more, the look-ahead notice effect may be executed), or both of them may be executed at the same time. For example, when the look-ahead notice effect is an effect that changes the mode of the display information (display part) corresponding to the hold memory, it is referred to as the above-mentioned fluctuation result advance notice effect (audio effect only, or audio effect and accessory effect). The look-ahead notice effect can be executed at the same time, and the player can grasp that both the change result notice effect and the look-ahead notice effect have been executed. Further, the specific effect to be executed may be determined based on the display result of the variable display and the determination result at the time of starting winning. For example, if the display result of the variable display executed when the winning condition is satisfied becomes a big hit symbol, the variable display notice effect is executed with priority, and the variable display display result executed when the winning condition is satisfied is executed. If there is a hold memory that is determined to be a big hit in the start winning determination, although it is an out-of-order symbol, it is preferable to give priority to the pre-reading advance notice effect.

(1) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the winning status to the general winning opening may be notified. Specifically, the image display device 5 has the number of winnings to each general winning opening and the winning frequency (the ratio of the number of winnings to the general winning opening to the number of balls fired into the game area, or the general winning per hour. The number of winnings in the mouth) may be displayed, or the light emitting mode of the game effect lamp 9 may be changed according to the number of winnings in the general winning opening and the frequency of winning. Further, when a prize is generated in the general winning opening, the winning in the general winning opening may be notified by voice from the speakers 8L and 8R. By using such a voice notification, it becomes easier for the game or the like to grasp the frequency of winning the general winning opening. Further, when a prize is won in the general winning opening, the hitting ball operation handle, the operation button 30, or the like may be vibrated. By providing such a bodily sensation notification, it becomes easier for the game or the like to grasp the frequency of winning the general winning opening.

The number of winnings and the frequency of winning each general winning opening can be displayed on the image display device 5, and are also output to a management device such as a hall computer communicatively connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is possible to manage the number of prizes to each general prize opening for each machine. This information can be useful, for example, for adjusting the nails of a game machine.

(2) In the pachinko game machine 1, a sound effect may be output when a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening, and a sound effect different from that when winning in another winning opening such as a starting winning opening. It is good to output. In such a configuration, the sound effect at the time of winning may be different for each of the general winning openings. Further, in such a configuration, the sound effect may not be output when a specific general winning opening is won.

(3) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the execution rate of the advance notice effect and the effect mode may be changed based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening. In such a configuration, for example, in the first decorative symbol variable display executed after the game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening, the execution ratio and the effect mode of the advance notice effect change, and a predetermined period, for example, a predetermined variable Until the number of impressions is executed, it is preferable that the execution ratio and the effect mode after the change are continued.

(4) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the music (BGM) may be changed based on the winning of the game ball in the general winning opening. In such a configuration, for example, the music is changed from the start of the first variable display of the decorative symbol executed after the game ball is won in the general winning opening, and a predetermined period, for example, a predetermined variable display number is executed. Until then, it is better to continue the music after the change. Further, when the number of winnings to the general winning opening reaches a predetermined value, a specific music (for example, a music during a big hit) may be output. In addition, the player plays the music (BGM) from a plurality of songs (BGM) based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening or the number of winning balls in the general winning opening has reached a predetermined number. Music (BGM) may be selectable.

Further, the music being played may be continuously output based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening. For example, when the jackpot gaming state is controlled, the music during the jackpot may be continuously output even after the jackpot gaming state ends, based on the fact that the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening. Further, the stage change that changes the background image of the decorative pattern and the music (BGM) may be executed based on the winning of the game ball in the general winning opening. It should be noted that the stage (background image and music) of the transition destination may be different depending on which of the plurality of general winning openings is won.

(5) In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the specific effect executed based on the winning of the general winning opening is the variation result advance notice effect and the look-ahead advance notice effect related to the display result of the special figure game. Not limited to such a form, the specific effect may be an effect not related to the display result of the special figure game. For example, a general winning opening in which a game ball has not won may be displayed among a plurality of general winning openings, and a character may appear when the game ball wins in the general winning opening.

(6) In the pachinko game machine 1, even though the game ball is launched into the game area, the game ball does not win in the general winning opening for a predetermined period, or the winning frequency in the general winning opening is less than the threshold value. In some cases, the image display device 5 may be made to execute a specific notification such as displaying that the general winning opening has not been won. In addition, even though the game ball is fired in the game area, if the game ball does not win only in a specific general winning opening among a plurality of general winning openings for a predetermined period, or a winning in a specific general winning opening. If the frequency is less than the threshold value, the image display device 5 may be made to execute a specific notification such as displaying that a prize has not been generated in the specific general winning opening.

(7) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the simultaneous production is executed at a specific time (for example, every 60 minutes), according to the number of winnings in the general winning opening until the simultaneous production is executed, or all at once. A specific production may be executed according to the winning of the general winning opening during the production period. Further, the decorative symbol may be changed, the stop symbol may be changed, or the sliding effect may be executed according to the winning of the general winning opening during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

(8) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, each time a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening, the object displayed on the image display device 5 is increased by one, and the winning and winning times in the general winning opening are recognized. It may be easier. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, only the number of prize balls paid out based on the prizes in the general winning opening is cumulatively added, and the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning in the general winning opening. When the number reaches a predetermined number, a specific effect such as displaying "100 shots exceeded!" On the image display device 5 may be executed. If the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of the general winning opening reaches a predetermined number is the period during which the game machine error is notified based on fraud detection or failure detection. It is assumed that the notification of the game machine error is displayed with priority over the specific effect, and the specific effect held after the notification of the game machine error is completed is executed.

(9) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, every time a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening, a winning sound is output, and during the notification of the gaming machine error, the notification sound of the gaming machine error is output rather than the winning sound. You may give priority to output. In addition, every time a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening, the image display device 5 is set to display the winning, and during the notification of the gaming machine error, the display of the gaming machine error is prioritized over the winning display and output. You may let it.

(10) In the pachinko game machine 1, the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening and the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening when controlled to the big hit game state. The number of prize balls paid out based on the above may be added and displayed on the image display device 5 as [the number of prize balls paid out in the jackpot game state]. In such a configuration, the number of prize balls paid out based on the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening is added to the displayed [Number of prize balls paid out in the big hit game state]. At times, it is preferable to add the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of the game balls to the general winning opening. That is, the increase in the number of prize balls per display update may be apparently increased. In addition, the [number of prize balls paid out in the big hit game state] is updated according to the winning timing of the game ball to the big winning opening, and the [in the big hit game state] is updated according to the winning timing of the game ball to the general winning opening. The display may be updated according to the individual winning timing, such as updating the number of prize balls paid out.

(11) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of prize balls may be different depending on the general winning opening. For example, when a game ball wins in the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B in the left game area 10A, 10 prize balls are paid out, but the third general winning opening in the right game area 10B. When a game ball wins in the 50C and the fourth general winning opening 50D, five prize balls may be paid out.

(12) In the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect of inciting a game ball to be won in the general winning opening may be executed. For example, in a form in which a specific effect is executed by winning a game ball in each of a plurality of general winning openings, such as the sixth effect form, the seventh effect form, and the fourteenth effect form, the plurality of effects The image display device 5 notifies the general winning opening in which the game ball has not won among the general winning openings, and executes an effect suggesting to the player to aim at the general winning opening in which the game ball has not won. It is good to set it to. In addition, in a form such as the 8th effect mode and the 16th effect form, in which a specific effect is executed based on a game ball winning in a specific order in a plurality of winning openings, the winning openings and the winning openings to be won It is preferable that the image display device 5 notifies the order in which the prizes should be awarded so that the player can grasp the order. For example, in order to execute the specific effect A of the eighth effect form, first, "Aim for the first general winning opening!" Is displayed, and after the winning of the first general winning opening 50A is confirmed, the next "Aim for the 1st start winning opening!" Is displayed, and after the winning of the 1st starting winning opening is confirmed, finally, "Aim for the 2nd general winning opening!" Is displayed and the second After the winning of the general winning opening 50B is confirmed, the specific effect A is executed.

(13) Further, when the game area 10 is provided with a guidance path for the game ball toward the general winning opening, and the entry sensor can detect that the game ball has entered the guidance path. , Based on the detection of the game ball by the approach sensor, an effect of notifying in advance that the game ball will win the general winning opening may be executed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player misses the winning of the game ball in the general winning opening. In addition, a certain period is secured from the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening to the execution of the payout of the winning ball, and the production based on the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening is executed within that period. You may do so.

(14) When a stage on which the game ball can roll is provided below the image display device 5, a general winning opening and an entrance to a guidance path connected to the general winning opening are provided on the stage. The configuration may be set so that the player is interested in whether or not the game ball enters the general winning opening and the entrance to the guidance route.

(15) It is also possible to execute an effect in which the display mode of the object displayed on the image display device 5 is updated every time a prize is won in the general winning opening. For example, the character grows every time the general winning opening is won, and when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number (when the character grows to the final stage), a predetermined completion effect (giving a privilege, etc.) is executed. You may do so. In addition, each time a prize is entered in the general winning opening, an effect that increases the gauge is executed, and when the predetermined number of prizes is reached (when the gauge reaches the maximum), a predetermined completion effect (granting a privilege) is performed. Etc.) may be executed. In such a form of production, different objects are displayed according to the general winning opening, and when the game ball wins the general winning opening, only the display mode of the object corresponding to the general winning opening is updated. It may be done.

(16) In the above embodiment, the type of specific effect to be executed (variation result notice effect, look-ahead notice effect) differs depending on the game state when the winning condition is satisfied, and is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Although an example in which the sounds are different has been described, the light emitting mode of the game effect lamp 9 may be different depending on the game state, not limited to such a form. In addition, in the probabilistic state and the time saving state, the production by the game effect lamp 9 and the music to be played are often flashy to improve the interest as compared with the normal state, so the mode of the specific production is also more. The mode may be easy to understand for the player and flashy.

(17) If the number of winnings to the general winning opening and the winning frequency are less than the standard values even though a certain number of game balls are fired in the game area 10, the player usually knows. Information on a game machine that is difficult to perform, such as a latent probability change state or a limiter, may be notified.

(18) In the above embodiment, an example in which the specific effect is executed immediately after the winning condition is satisfied has been described, but tentatively, the variable display of the special figure is not executed and the number of reserved memories (first reserved memory). If the winning condition is satisfied while the number and the total number of the second reserved memories are also 0, neither the fluctuation result advance notice effect nor the look-ahead advance notice effect can be executed. In this case, it is preferable to execute an effect not related to the display result of the special figure game (for example, appearance of a specific character or reproduction of a specific song) as a specific effect.

(19) Further, when the variable display of the special figure is not executed and the winning condition is satisfied when the number of reserved storage (the total number of the first reserved storage and the second reserved storage) is 0. , The execution of the specific effect may be suspended, and then the specific effect may be executed at the timing when the variable display of the special figure is executed or at the timing when the number of reserved storages becomes 2 or more. That is, the specific effect that was suspended based on the fact that the start condition of the special figure game was satisfied or the start condition of the special figure game was satisfied without immediately executing the specific effect based on the establishment of the winning condition. You may try to do it.

In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board (sub side) of the variation pattern indicating the variation time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of pseudo-ream, etc., one variation is made when the variation is started. Although an example of transmitting a pattern command is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the main board (main side) has the presence or absence of pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of slipping effect, etc. in the first command before reaching (so-called when not reaching). A command (for example, a pre-variation pattern specification command) indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode (for example, a pre-variation pattern) of the second stop is transmitted, and the second command determines the type of reach, the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect, etc. A command (for example, a post-variation pattern specification command) indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode (for example, the post-variation pattern) after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop when the reach is not reached) may be transmitted. ..

In this case, the effect control board may perform effect control in the variation display based on the variation time derived from the combination of the two commands. The main board may notify the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board may select the specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command (for example, the next timer interrupt). (In) the second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

Only one type of off symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. .. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the game machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, etc., the audio output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decorative LED. Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the game machine of the present invention is not limited to a pay-out type game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, but a score is scored based on the occurrence of a prize by enclosing the game medium. It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that grants.

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. , It may take the form of being distributed by pre-installing it in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

1 ... Pachinko game machine
2 ... Game board
3 ... Game machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device
5 ... Image display device
6A ... Ordinary winning ball device
6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device
7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker
9 ... Game effect lamp
11 ... Main board
12 ... Production control board
13 ... Voice control board
14 ... Lamp control board
15 ... Relay board
20 ... Ordinary symbol display
21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start port switch
23 ... Count switch
30 ... Operation button
31 ... Operation detection switch 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103... CPU
104, 124 ... Random number circuits 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for production control
123… Display control unit 1000… Big hit hold indicator lamp

Claims (1)

A gaming machine having a starting winning area in which a game medium can enter and a plurality of first-number general winning areas.
A variable display means for variablely displaying identification information when a game medium enters the start winning area,
A means of giving a specific value when a game medium enters the general winning area, and
With a specific effect execution means to execute a specific effect,
In the first gaming state, when the game medium enters the second number of general winning areas , which is less than the first number and is plural among the first number of general winning areas, and in the second gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that the execution ratio of the specific effect is different from that when the game medium enters the second number of general winning areas among the first number of general winning areas.

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