JP6777318B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Conventionally, a game in which a variable display of identification information is performed based on the result of a predetermined determination, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player can be executed. The machine is known. In this type of gaming machine, there is a game machine in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined mode (for example, a chance eye) different from the specific mode to suggest the variable display of the identification information from the next time onward ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2003-310962

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decline in the interest in gaming.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has decided to adopt the following means.
That is, the gaming machine of means 1
Obtaining means for obtaining acquisition information in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition,
Based on the acquired information acquired by the acquisition means , a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player, and a determination means .
If it is determined to execute the special game by the determination unit, a special game execution means for executing the special game,
A holding means that can hold the right of the judgment up to a predetermined number,
A pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether or not to execute the special game before the determination is made for the right held by the holding means.
Identification information display means for displaying multiple identification information,
It is equipped with a production control means that controls the execution of the production.
The effect control means
Based on the result of the determination, the plurality of identification information may be variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed, and when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the plurality of identification information may be stopped and displayed in a specific mode. It is possible
Be one that variably displaying a plurality of identification information on the selected variation mode from among a plurality of variation mode defined Me pre, on the basis of the preliminary determination result, the plurality identifying information of the first It is possible to stop and display in combination ,
Wherein when variation display a particular variation mode of the plurality of identification information based on the result of the determination, the there be a plurality of identification information in the first combination mode which does not constitute a stop display is,
Based on the result of the determination, during the variable display of the plurality of identification information in the specific variation mode, the display color is common to the plurality of identification information constituting the first combination, and the first combination is used. The gist is that a plurality of identification information may be displayed in a second combination different from the above.

According to the above invention, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the game entertainment.

It is a front view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of big hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of main interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entry processing. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 is a flowchart of random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the chance eye notice setting process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the stop effect symbol setting process. It is a flowchart of the stop effect symbol setting process. It is a flowchart of the stop effect symbol setting process. It is a chance eye notice decision table (for jackpot hold). It is a chance eye notice decision table (for holding off). This is an example of a screen display showing the flow of a variable effect accompanied by a chance eye notice. It is a flowchart of the stop effect symbol setting process which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flowchart of the stop effect symbol setting process which concerns on Example 2. FIG.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, the game medium used for the game is a game ball, and the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface. An example of this will be described. In the following, the special symbol will be displayed in a variable manner based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port, and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display of the special symbol, a predetermined amount will be displayed to the player. A so-called “type 1” pachinko gaming machine that enables a big hit game (special game) to which a game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given will be described as an example.

Further, in the following description, the front side (front) is simply the front side (the side where the player is located during the game) when the game machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear) is simply the game. This is the back side when the aircraft is viewed from the front. In addition, the upper side (upper side), lower side (lower side), left side (left side), and right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left, and right directions when the game machine is viewed from the front. For example, it refers to the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 3.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment (Example 1) includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The board 2 is detachably configured from the gaming machine frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the game board 2 is removed from the game machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for attaching a game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for attaching the pachinko game machine 1 to the island equipment of the hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported on one side end side and are configured to be openable and closable, respectively.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively, these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during the execution of the game effect executed as the game progresses. (Simply referred to as "directing button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the game situation. A speaker 67 and the like capable of enabling the sound are also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly according to the type of the game effect. For example, when the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and any input means that allows the player to input is sufficient. For example, an input means (for example, the player directly contacts the button portion to input). For example, it may be a haunting type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is in close proximity and inputs. Good. Further, the effect button may be one that performs an effect operation such as projecting upward or toward the front side (movable effect operation means).

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game.

An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, left-right direction, diagonal direction, and the like. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). ..

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (identification information) of this embodiment are each composed of numerical symbols (identification information type, symbol type) from "1" to "9", and these numerical symbols are displayed in order. It has become a thing. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is performed by scrolling the effect symbols in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order). When it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and the scroll display is repeated until the end of fluctuation (stop display). Further, in this embodiment, color information is included in each of the symbols "1" to "9", and each symbol can be classified by color. Specifically, the odd-numbered symbols "3" and "7" are designated as red symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "red symbols"), and the other odd-numbered symbols "1", "5", and "9" are used. "Is a green design (hereinafter also referred to as" green design "). Further, the even-numbered symbols "2", "4", "6", and "8" are defined as blue symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "blue symbols").

Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, it is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later. The result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit"), that is, the special symbol. The result of the hit / fail judgment (also simply referred to as “win / fail judgment”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variablely displayed are stopped and displayed (stop order) is, in principle, "left → right → middle". That is, the stop symbol having the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol having the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol having the third stop order (last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. .. The stop symbol with the first stop order is also called the "first stop symbol", the stop symbol with the second stop order is also called the "second stop symbol", and the stop symbol with the third stop order is the third stop symbol. This is also called a "third stop symbol" or a "final stop symbol".

Further, it refers to any one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol, and is also simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". Furthermore, ordinary symbols are "general symbols" and "ordinary identification information", special symbols are "special symbols", and the first special symbol is "special diagram 1", "first special symbol", and second. The special symbol is also called "special figure 2" or "second special figure". Further, the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the second special symbol are referred to as "identification information". Also called "display means".

For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is 16R big hit, 6R big hit, etc., the same three digits such as "222" and "777" are doublet (specific mode, specific). It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol in the display result). In addition, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is incorrect, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is produced in a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). It is possible to stop and display the design. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b. In this embodiment, the 2R jackpot among the jackpots is stopped and displayed in the same manner as in the case of the missed hit.

Here, among the stop display modes (symbol combinations) of the effect symbol 8, the stop display modes (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit are referred to as “big hit mode” and “big hit mode”. Sometimes referred to as "specific mode" or "specific display result", the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is wrong is referred to as "out of mode" or "non-specific mode". Or "non-specific display result". Further, since it can be said that the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 indicates the result of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 may be referred to as the “result display mode”.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the above-mentioned effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a big hit game effect (special game effect) executed in association with the big hit game and , Demonstration production for waiting for customers, etc. are displayed. Production pattern In the game production, big hit game production, and demonstration production, in addition to the production design such as numbers, the production image other than the production design such as the background image and the character image is displayed. In addition, the production design game production is also referred to as "variable production".

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second effect hold 9b described later is provided (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed by the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later The number of memories of the second special figure hold displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect hold corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol hold. A variable hold display area 9e for displaying the corresponding effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED is provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and can be turned on or blinked according to the game state, and is a decorative member in the shape of characters or figures. 13 are arranged.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) that can be moved along with the game effect is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward and the movable decorative member 14 is moved as the game effect with a relatively high possibility of a big hit is executed. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member 14 becomes visible. As a result, the player raises the expectation for the big hit. In addition to dropping, the movable decorative member 14 is provided with various patterns such as an operation of repeating fine movements (vibrations) up and down and an operation of moving downward stepwise.

Here, the effect hold display areas 9c and 9d capable of displaying the effect hold 9a and 9b corresponding to the special figure hold are also referred to as "effect hold display means", and various effect images according to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing a display effect by displaying is also referred to as a "display effect means", and is a movable decorative member 14 capable of performing a movable effect by operating along with the game effect. Is also called "movable production means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be a "movable effect means". In addition, the speaker 67 that can produce sound by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the situation of the game is also called "sound production means", and emits various lights according to the situation of the game. The board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 capable of producing a light effect by emitting light are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to the board lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have built-in lighting members such as LEDs as well as the decorative member 13, and the action of the lighting members makes it possible to play a game. When it lights up or blinks accordingly, these effect buttons 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Further, these "effect holding display means", "display effect means", "movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 including a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) is provided, which includes a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the accuracy of the second special symbol is determined (the second special symbol is determined). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first mode. is there. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In this embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is perfect when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the game ball is in the open state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 having a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first large winning device 31 has a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. Can be changed to.

In addition, a second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as a "second variable entry opening") is provided above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and at the lower right of the center decoration body 10. A grand prize device 36 is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second large winning device 36 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. Can be changed to.

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which the game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not to open the second starting port 21. As the symbol hit / miss judgment is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment. When the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and one is right of the first large winning opening 30. It is the right general winning opening provided on the side. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are the entry openings that trigger the payout of the prize balls, and each entry opening. When a game ball enters the ball, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "3", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

In this way, a game in which a plurality of entry ports (first start opening 20, second start opening 21, first large winning opening 30, second large winning opening 35, general winning opening 27, and gate 28) and the like are arranged. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". ". Here, among the plurality of entry ports, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that the game ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. In the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27, and the gate 28, a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 enters. It is provided so that it is possible. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when a big hit occurs and the game state changes in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first winning opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main indicator 40 is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that displays and stops the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) that displays a variable display and a stop display of a normal symbol are included. Further, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and the hit / fail determination information related to the second special symbol. The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, and It is included. Further, the main display 40 includes a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit, and the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed when the result of the determination is a jackpot, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right. Includes a launch direction indicator 47, which indicates whether a strike should be made or a left strike should be made. These various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variable display of the special symbol) is a specific mode (specific display result) indicating a big hit. In this case, a big hit game (special game) is performed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. The opening pattern of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) in the big hit game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, 5 of "16R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot", "6R 3rd jackpot", "6R 4th jackpot" and "6R 5th jackpot" A type of jackpot is provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the five types of jackpots. It is possible. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R first jackpot, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first jackpot symbol), and the 6Rth When it becomes 2 big hits, 3 LEDs of "ino" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit design), and when it becomes 6R 3rd big hit, 3 LEDs of "imp" are turned on. Turn on and turn off the rest (6R 3rd jackpot symbol), and when it becomes 6R 4th jackpot, turn on the 3 LEDs of "ijo" and turn off the rest (6R 4th jackpot symbol). When the 6R 5th jackpot is reached, the 3 LEDs of "jno" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 5th jackpot symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol).

Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, "16R 6th jackpot", "16th 7th jackpot", "12R 8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", " Seven types of jackpots, "16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot", are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LEDs of the second special symbol display 41b correspond to each of these two types of jackpots. It is possible to take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result). Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R 6th jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 6th jackpot symbol), and the 16Rth When it becomes 7 big hits, 3 LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 7th big hit symbol), and when it becomes 12R 8th big hit, 3 LEDs of "abc" are turned on. Turns on and turns off the rest (12R 8th jackpot symbol), and when the 6R 9th jackpot is reached, turns on the 3 LEDs of "afg" and turns off the rest (6R 9th jackpot symbol). When the 2R 10th jackpot is reached, the 4 LEDs of "abde" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 10th jackpot symbol), and when the 16R 11th jackpot is reached, the 3 "abde" are turned on. LED is turned on and the rest is turned off (16R 11th big hit symbol), and when 2R 12th big hit is reached, 4 LEDs of "abdh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 12th big hit symbol) ). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol).

The stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol is not limited to these, and can be set arbitrarily. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct (“acquired information”” is obtained based on the entry of the game ball. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure hold, and if the ball enters the second start port 21, it is stored. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. The number of special figure reservations (acquired information) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value thereof in this embodiment is "4". The first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether the special symbol is correct or not for the entry of the ball up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). There is.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold, the first special figure is held. It is intended to display the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: off, ●: red, ▲: green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". When the number of hold is "2", "u ●" The display mode is such that the LED of "u" is turned on in red and the LED of "v" is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is "3", both LEDs are turned on, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to light up in red, and when the number of holds is "4 (upper limit number)", both LEDs can be turned on in green as in "u ▲ v ▲".

Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special figure hold, the number of the second special figure hold is increased. Is to be displayed. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. “1” to “4” are also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure holding indicator 43a.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol fluctuatingly for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in a mode in which only the "t" LED is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the normal symbol is correct for the passage up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. is there. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the number of holds "2" to "4" is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit", "game control") that controls game progress and game profits such as special symbol hit / miss judgment, normal symbol hit / miss judgment, and transition of game state. (Also referred to as "unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and payout control that controls the payout of the game ball. An image control board that controls the display of a board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”), an image display device 7, an effect display 102, an effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a, an effect 2 special figure hold indicator 103b, and the like. It includes 100 (image control unit) and the like.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for storing the main control board 80 is provided in a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko game machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case for an image control board or the like that houses the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the image control board 100, and the sub control board that houses the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit (first special figure holding storage unit and second special figure holding storage unit) and the normal figure holding storage unit. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (main control RAM) of the main control board 80 (game control microcomputer 81).

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, signals are input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and signals are output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, as the sensors, the first starting port sensor 20a, the second starting port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. Has been done. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detecting means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first winning opening solenoid 33, and the second winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first grand prize opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first grand prize device 31. The second grand prize opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second grand prize device 36.

Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and the like are commonly used. Figure Hold indicator 44, round indicator 45, game status indicator 46, launch direction indicator 47 and hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

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

The payout control board 110 is equipped with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls according to a predetermined program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, the prize balls are paid out and the rental balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

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

The image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the sound control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect executing means for causing various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding device or member (effect means) for the effect. It also functions as a notice effect execution means for executing various notice effects such as a chance eye notice and a hold change notice, which will be described later.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment). Further, the effect first special figure hold indicator 103a and the effect second hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is displayed by the number of holds displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holds as the number of holds. Further, the effect second special figure hold indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Be controlled. This is to display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to display the character symbol on substantially the entire effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) on the display screen 7a. By covering the image, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect symbol 8, the first effect hold 9a, and the second effect hold 9b, may become invisible. A display like this is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

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

Next, the control (determination means) related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "missing" as a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment. When it is a "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is judged as a big hit by the special symbol winning / failing judgment, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (big hit type) displayed as stopped. A "special game" to open is executed. A special game that is executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game".

There are multiple types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpots are "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd to 5th jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot", "16R 7th jackpot", and "12R". A total of 12 types are provided: "8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", "16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot". Among these big hits, the big hits related to the first special symbol "16R 1st big hit" and "6R 2nd to 5th big hits", and the big hits related to the 2nd special symbols "16R 6th big hit" and " The "16R 11th jackpot" is a jackpot related to a jackpot game using the first jackpot 30 (lower attacker). Specifically, in each of the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot" and "16R 11th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 1st prize opening 30 is 16 and the opening time is Is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In addition, in each of the "6R 2nd to 5th big hits", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 1st big winning opening 30 is 6 times, and the opening time is 25 seconds for each opening (1 round). Is. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

On the other hand, the big hits related to the 2nd special symbol, "16R 7th big hit", "12R 8th big hit", "6R 9th big hit", "2R 10th big hit" and "2R 12th big hit" are the 2nd big hits. This is a big hit related to a big hit game using the winning opening 35 (upper attacker). Specifically, in "16R 7th jackpot", "12R 8th jackpot" and "6R 9th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the second big winning opening 35 is 16, 12, and 6 times, respectively. So, the opening time is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In addition, in both "2R 10th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the second big winning opening 35 is 2 times, and the opening time is 1 time (1 round). It is a big hit of 0.1 seconds per. On the special symbol display unit 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed.

The 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot and 16R 11th jackpot are also collectively referred to as "16R jackpot", and the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots and 6R 9th jackpot are generally referred to as "6R". It is also called "big hit", and the 2R 10th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit are also collectively called "2R big hit". Further, the 12R 8th jackpot is also simply referred to as "12R jackpot".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred (winning). That is, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and the types of the big hits are the above-mentioned 16R 1st big hit, 6R 2nd big hit, 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, 12R 8th big hit, 6R 9th big hit and 2R. When any of the tenth big hits is obtained, the game state after the big hit game is completed is defined as the "high probability state, time saving state, and high base state" described later. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hit and 2R 12th big hit, the big hit game. The game state after the end is referred to as a "low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state" described later. From this, 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot can be regarded as "probability variation jackpot", and 6R The 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit can be regarded as "non-probable variable big hits" (normal big hits, time saving big hits). Further, the 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) is a jackpot that opens (opens and closes for a moment) the 2nd prize opening 35 in 0.1 seconds per round as described above. It is unlikely that a game ball will enter the second major winning opening 35, which opens in a short time, and therefore it is also unlikely that a prize ball based on the entry into the second major winning opening 35 will be obtained. Such a 2R big hit is also called a so-called "big hit without a ball", of which the 10th big hit is also called a "probable variable big hit without a ball" and the 12th R2 big hit is a "normal (shorter time) without a ball". Also called "big hit".

Further, in this embodiment, among the jackpots that open the second jackpot 35 (upper attacker), the jackpots are generated and the jackpot game is started for the 16R 7th jackpot, the 12R 8th jackpot, and the 6R 9th jackpot. At that time, it is difficult for the player to understand which number of rounds the jackpot game will be played. That is, with respect to these jackpots, the exact number of rounds of the jackpot game to be performed in the future is grasped (determined) through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and other effects. It's difficult. For this reason, these jackpots pay attention to whether or not the round will continue at the timing (round branching) when the end of the 6th or 12th round is reached, while digesting the round in a situation where it is unknown how long the round will last. It is playable. Such a jackpot is a so-called "rank-up bonus", and hereinafter, this jackpot may be referred to as "RUB".

When the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for the 16R first big hit, 55% for the 6R second big hit, and the 6R third big hit. 5%, 6R 4th jackpot is 15%, 6R 5th jackpot is 20%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 35% for the 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, and 12R 8th. The jackpot and the 6R 9th jackpot are 8% (that is, RUB is 24%), the 2R 10th jackpot is 1%, the 16R 11th jackpot is 20%, and the 2R 12th jackpot is 20%. That is, when a big hit is made by the hit / fail judgment (Special Figure 2 hit / fail judgment) based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, which is facilitated by the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later. The appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is higher than that in the case where the jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / fail determination) based on the entry into the first starting port 20. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / fail judgment) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit is more likely to be advantageous to the player in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 hit / miss judgment) performed by entering the ball. Therefore, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and the type of big hit in the case of a big hit. Is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "fluctuation pattern information") ".

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

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is activated or inactive. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "probability change state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "low probability state" or "low probability state". It is called "normal state". In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing judgment is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged as the jackpot is large is used. (See FIG. 8 (A)). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a big hit (the stop symbol will be the jackpot symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

Further, for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time saving state, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display time) is shorter than the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table defined so that the fluctuation pattern having the short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). .. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and effective ball entry to the starting port (ball entry that can be stored as special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. Judgment of a normal symbol) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

Further, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8D). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is activated, and the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, in the time saving state, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is activated, and the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs an opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the time saving state. When the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful, the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) performs the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot. The gaming state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of any one of them is a high probability state of the special symbol, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed. This high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state, and is a so-called "probability-changing state" for the player.

In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after the special game) when any of the 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit, and the 2R 12th big hit is the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol. At the same time, the special symbol becomes a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This game state is particularly called "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy and high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three gaming states of "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" can be set as the gaming state. In addition to this, it may be possible to set a high probability state of the special symbol, a non-time saving state of the special symbol, and a low base state, that is, a “high probability low base state”.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is performed to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of hitting left. In this state, the launch direction indicator 47 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of right-handed hitting. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined mode to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Here, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can. In addition, in the high base state, it is possible to notify that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). it can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, statuses, and counters. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

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

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), first, the output processing (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below. To do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), start ball entry process (S205), normal diagram operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. , Hold ball number processing (S208) and power failure monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, another process (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt process (S105). Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). Later), interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol reserved balls (normal symbol hold) (Specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of normal figure reservations provided in the RAM) is less than 4 (S302).

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

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 hold balls (the number of second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not it is (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, and the random number for determining the jackpot type, which are stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. The counter value (label-TRND-AS) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random number values shown in FIG. 7 (A) are acquired), and the acquired random number values (acquisition) are acquired. Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). If the game ball does not enter the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball enters the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure Whether the number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Judge whether or not (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is held. Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312), the value of the special symbol hit / miss determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308). (Label-TRND-A), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7 (A)). Numerical values are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

[Processing when starting the ball]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry process (S205) after the start port sensor detection process (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start ball entry process (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (S315). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 in S307 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start port. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit is read (acquired information). S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the acquired random number values read out, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) is a big hit according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In the determination by S317, the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) regarding the special figure 2 hold is performed prior to the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 hit / miss judgment process (S1202) described later (preliminary judgment (S1303, S1304). It corresponds to the so-called "hold look-ahead").

The pre-judgment of whether or not it is a big hit can be made in the big hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A), that is, in the high probability state, the big hit judgment table for the high probability state, or in the normal state (low probability state). For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the value matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. Further, as another pre-judgment mode, as a fluctuation pattern information judgment table capable of judging fluctuation pattern information, a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a fluctuation pattern information judgment table for a high probability state (for a high probability state) It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern information determination table of the above is provided. Then, in the preliminary determination, predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state. It is possible to do. Then, from the selected fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to identify whether or not the game is a big hit, the type of the big hit, and whether or not a game effect with high reliability of the big hit is executed.

Next, in S318, game information (preliminary judgment information) related to the result of the preliminary judgment by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches the jackpot determination value (win / not information) , Information indicating the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (random number value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), etc. And set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). In addition, as a special figure 2 start entry command, a part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read by S316 may be transmitted to the sub control board as it is, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number Is not transmitted as it is, but the game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information) acquired based on the value of the random number acquired in Special Figure 2 may be transmitted.

Further, by analyzing the special figure 2 start-in ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub-control unit 90, it is the information related to the big hit, which is the big hit type, and which is the fluctuation pattern. Etc. can be identified by the sub-control unit 90. Further, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is determined in a high probability state, and a low probability. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as hold (effect hold information), predetermines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the command is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored in.

From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not among the random number values read by S316 is not transmitted to the sub-control unit as it is, and the value of the random number counter for determining the other jackpot type (big hit). Command data including information indicating the value of the random number value for determining the type), the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value), and the information indicating the result of the preliminary judgment is generated as the special figure 2 start entry command, and this is generated. It is possible to set.

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the above-described processing according to Special Figure 2 (S319). Then, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S320. This corresponds to the case where "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 in S311 in the start port sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first start port. On the other hand, if it is determined in S319 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S319), the process ends as it is.

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in a low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the pre-determination after S321. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easy to perform. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol) ( It is a so-called special figure 2 priority variable machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player , By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at any timing, and the jackpot related to special figure 1 showing the result of the preliminary judgment is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big hit in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S320), this process is terminated without performing the process related to the preliminary determination of Special Figure 1 after S321. ..

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S321). Pre-determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, command data including the game information related to this pre-determination is generated as a special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The pre-determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entry process (S205). In the normal figure operation process (S206), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404), and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The process (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). ), Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. After finishing the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, and then the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed to finish the process. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Normal symbol hit / miss judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). .. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, the time saving state is set (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C), the time saving state table (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on "0" to "239"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, in S602, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state (hit) among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. Based on the low-probability normal figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / miss judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be a miss (NO in S605), a stop display is performed. Determine the out-of-the-ordinary pattern) (S606) and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal figure) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per stop display (design per normal figure) is determined (S607), and the hit flag is turned ON (S608). ), Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), the process ends. .. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802) and the normal symbol operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the normal symbol at the display result (hit normal symbol or out-of-order normal symbol) according to the judgment result of the random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is performed (S804), and this processing is performed. Finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the normal map hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the flag per normal figure is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether or not the time saving state is in progress (S902). Then, if it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern in the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set in the second start port opening counter that counts the number of times the second start port 21 is opened.

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

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) to open the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. If there is (YES in S1003), the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

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

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) after the normal figure operation process (S206). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (first large prize device 31 and second large prize device 36) are divided into four stages, and these are divided into four stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), processing during special symbol change (S1104), and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. The process (S1106) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "4" (all of S1101, S1103, and S1105 are NO), the special electric accessory process (S1107) as a jackpot game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). ). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry of balls into the first starting port 20, the image It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211). ), If the process is completed and the standby screen is not being processed (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when one or more random number counter values are stored due to the entry of balls into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). Further, in this embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B)). See).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area corresponding to) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is a normal state, among the big hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (A), the big hit judgment table for the normal state (big hit judgment values are "3" and "" A hit / fail judgment is made based on 397 ") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is made based on the big hit judgment table for the high probability state in the big hit judgment table (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When it is determined that the result of the jackpot judgment (S1303, S1304) is "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type is read out and shown in FIG. 8 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is completed. .. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit judgment (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is finished. In the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type judgment table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Here, the jackpot judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment) and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment" respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as "judgment results".

Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 6R lamp, a 12R lamp, and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when the 2R jackpot is reached, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R (6) (12) (16R)" (for example, (): lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the 6R jackpot is reached, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △". Further, when the 12R jackpot is reached, the 12R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △". Further, when the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △".

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). When it is determined in S1401 that the time saving state is not (NO in S1401), that is, in the non-time saving state, it is then determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). Since the number of holdings referred to here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the number of holdingss is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the table for removing the number of holds 1 (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is in a non-time saving state and is out of time). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holdings is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second table for removing the number of holdings (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time saving state, the out-of-time, and the number of reserved balls "3, 4" in the pattern table (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number out-of-number table is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second hold number out-of-number table. In addition, the shortest variable time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the table for removing the number of reserved numbers (4000 ms).

Further, when it is determined in S1401 that the time is shortened (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). When it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the variation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), then it is determined whether or not the number of holds is "1" (S1410). The number of holdings referred to here is the same as described above, and the number of holdings is set to any value of "1" to "4". When it is determined in S1410 that the number of holdings is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for removing the number of holdings of the third (variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to (corresponding part) (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not "1", that is, the number of holds is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the fluctuation pattern table shown in (1), which is in a time-saving state, is out of alignment, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "2-4". (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation. There is. This is because the digestion speed of the special figure hold is accelerated (the game during the time reduction is rapidly advanced) by allowing more fluctuation patterns with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time reduction state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the process is completed. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in the variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b has an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003". , Address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the second special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Clear the area to 0 (S1503) and finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 22, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1609) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 23. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) is set. The stored random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out and processed.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the first special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process is completed.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104), first, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, that is, the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 described above (see FIG. 9). Is determined whether or not has passed (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

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

Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. Decrease the value of the time reduction counter by 1 (S1908), determine whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909), if it is "0" (YES in S1909), turn off the time reduction flag (S1910). ), Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol winning / failing determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. Set "16" to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not a 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 12R jackpot (S2004), and it is determined to be a 12R jackpot. (YES in S2004), set the value of the round counter to "12" (S2005), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, in S2004, when it is determined that the jackpot type is not a 12R jackpot (NO in S2004), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 6R jackpot (S2006), and it is determined that it is a 6R jackpot (S2006). YES in S2006), set the value of the round counter to "6" (S2007), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2006 that the type of jackpot is not a 6R jackpot (NO in S2006), the confirmed jackpot type is a 2R jackpot, so set "2" to the round counter value (S2008) and S2009. Move to the processing of.

In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern according to the confirmed jackpot type (type) is set (S2009), and the process shifts to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of big hit, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big hit decided this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each of the big hit games, the opening operation of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as opening commands, the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first jackpot, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second to fifth jackpot, the third opening command corresponding to the 16R sixth jackpot, and RUB ( Supports the 4th opening command corresponding to 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot), 5th opening command corresponding to 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) and 16R 11th jackpot. A total of 6 types of 6th opening commands are provided. In S2010, the opening command is set according to the type of jackpot (starting jackpot) confirmed this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control that receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. The opening period is a period set before the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the big hit game is started and after the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) becomes infeasible, and is the "start period". Also called. In addition, the effect executed in this "start period" is also referred to as "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the above-mentioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform the opening effect based on the jackpot type and the opening period specified by the opening command.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probability change flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). When it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process shifts to the processing of S2103 without processing S2102, and if it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2103) Move to the processing of S2105 without performing the processing of S2104. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processes of the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31 and second jackpot winning device 36) have been completed (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined by whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended.

If it is determined by S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the large winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the starting round is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. .. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. In the large winning opening opening process of S2108, the large winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, that is, the large winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above is used as the large winning opening opening (first large prize opening). The opening / closing member is operated (opening operation) in order to open the winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the round start time, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the closing of the large winning opening), and the like can be mentioned. ..

In S2112, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening opening operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still being opened (during a round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening opening operation is not being executed (during a round game) (NO in S2112), the process proceeds to S2116, and the large winning opening opening operation is being executed (during a round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is satisfied (S2113).

Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the opening time of the large winning opening (for example, 25 s) defined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, (2). Two conditions are set: that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have entered the large winning opening in the running round game. Then, when either of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the condition that is satisfied earlier. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" if the first round ends and "2R end command" if the second round ends. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

In S2115, the large winning opening is closed (S2115), and the opening / closing member of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is operated (closed operation) to operate the large winning opening (first). The large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed. Further, in the large winning opening closing process, a closing time for keeping the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) in the closed state, that is, an interval time is set. Next, it is determined in S2116 whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). ). When it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot end processing for ending the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), turn on the jackpot end flag (S2121), and finish the process. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the game state at the time of the current big hit, the type of the current big hit, the game state after the big hit game, and the like. The command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is after all the opening operations of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) in the big hit game are completed, and the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) can be executed. It is a period set before the above, and is also called an "end period". During the ending period (end period), the first prize opening 30 and the second prize opening 35 are closed. The effect executed during this "end period" is also called "end effect (ending effect)".

Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

Further, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process of (S2122), and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 21). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1108) functions as a "special game execution means".

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game completed this time is related to the probability variation jackpot (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, 7 types of 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot are probabilistic jackpots. Therefore, in S2201, it is determined whether or not it corresponds to any of these seven types. Then, when it is determined that the probability change jackpot has ended this time (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability change counter is set to "10,000" (S2203), and the time reduction flag is further set. Is turned on (S2204), "10,000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2205), and the process is completed.

Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol hit / fail determination can be executed with high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is a jackpot probability in a high probability state, a game store's daily business hours, and a special figure hit / fail judgment that can be executed within the business hours. Considering the number of times, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit occurs or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). Further, when the probability change flag is ON, "10,000" is similarly set in the time saving counter, so that while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extension state) is also set. It can be said that. As in the present embodiment, the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter may be set to a value of "10,000" to substantially set the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit, or the probability variation flag. And when the time saving flag is ON, a control for setting a high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit may be adopted without setting a value in the counter.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a jackpot game related to a non-probabilistic jackpot (normal jackpot), the time is shortened without turning on the probability variation flag. Turn on the flag (S2206), set "100" to the time reduction counter (S2207), and finish the process. In this embodiment, as described above, five types of 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hits, and 2R 12th big hits are set as non-probability variable big hits, so a big hit game related to any of these 5 types. When is completed, the gaming state becomes a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-base state ends when either the condition that the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit / fail judgment is performed 100 times) or the next big hit occurs is satisfied. To do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display number of the second special symbol are added.

[Holded ball number processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the special figure operation processing (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data on the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub-control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) is sequentially performed. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the number of reserved balls in the special figure has increased or decreased based on the received reserved ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) in the above are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 increases by 1 from "3" to "4", the first production hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 "4" is set. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. In addition, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure hold is exhausted), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold). The first effect hold 9a displayed in the location corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable hold display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and the first effect hold is accompanied accordingly. The first effect hold 9a displayed in the display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left.

For the data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of the start entry ball (start winning), refer to the above-mentioned start entry command. It may be included, or a reserved ball number command indicating the number of reserved balls after addition (after starting ball entering) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting ball entering command. In addition, for the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls of the special figure accompanying the start of change of the special symbol (digestion of the special figure hold), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command is used. It may be included or a hold ball number command indicating the number of special figure hold balls after subtraction (after special figure hold digestion) may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S209) after the hold ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power cutoff monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the game machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is a hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is Data related to (some, etc.) are stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub-control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 46. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the CPU initialization process is performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed after that. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power off monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the power off signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. Then, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, the data related to the effect control when a power failure such as a power failure occurs is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. The state of is returned to the state before the power failure occurred.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random numbers for determining the effect include random numbers for determining the variable effect that determine the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, random numbers for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random numbers may not be added one by one, but may be added two by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern described later is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are controlled by the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. Among the boards 107, the command is transmitted to the control board to which the corresponding command is transmitted. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Execute the production (directed design game production, special game production related to the jackpot game, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to perform control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). ). Next, the lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting the lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 to emit light, and the drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. The lamp data and the drive data are created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, the watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process (S4303) is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process, and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4390), and it is determined that the start entry command has not been received. If it is determined (NO in S4390), it shifts to the processing of S4401 and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4390), the production hold information storage process (S4395) and the chance eye notice setting process (S4400). To move to the processing of S4401. The effect hold information storage process (S4395) converts various information included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4390 into a special symbol type (first special). Stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in shift memory format according to the number of special figure hold balls at the time of transmission / reception (command generation) of the symbol, the second special symbol) and the start entry command. To do. As described above, when the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command, special figure 2 start-in ball command) sent from the main control board 80 is preliminarily determined based on the start-in ball. Information on the result of the pre-judgment (holding look-ahead information), specifically, the hit / fail information related to the special symbol hit / fail judgment, the information indicating the random value for determining the jackpot type, the information indicating the fluctuation pattern random value, and the like are included. Therefore (see FIG. 13), these pieces of information are stored as production hold information. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the hold storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”. The chance eye notice setting process (S4400) following the effect hold information storage process (S4395) will be described later.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start processing (YES) described later ( If S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4403 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation production start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed to produce the variation. Performs variable effect end processing (S4404). The stop display of the effect symbol 8 based on the reception of the variable stop command is to definitively stop and display the stop symbol of the effect symbol 8. The effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is set by the stop effect symbol setting process (S4506) described later. In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the processing of S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol, such as the variable display of the effect symbol 8 and the reach effect.

Subsequently, the S4405 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and specifically, the opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of jackpot) ( S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (see S2119) See) etc. The S4405 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4405), it shifts to the processing of S4407 and if it has been received (YES in S4405). , Performs processing related to the execution of the effect (big hit game-related effect) according to the type of the received command (S4406). For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies the opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a round start command, the command is concerned. Set the round effect command in the sub output buffer to specify the round effect according to the round specified based on, and if it is the ending command, specify the ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command. Set the production command in the sub output buffer. When various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect and a round effect according to the progress of the jackpot game. An effect related to the jackpot game such as the above is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command, normal symbol fluctuation stop command, reserved ball count command, etc.) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed (S4407).

[Chance notice setting process]
Next, the chance eye notice setting process (S4400) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. Here, the chance eye notice means that the effect symbol 8 is displayed as a variation display (symbol variation game) of one or a plurality of consecutive production symbols (special symbols), and the production symbol 8 is a specific variation of the variation eyes (disappearance mode). It is stopped and displayed (hereinafter, also referred to as "chance eye"), and depending on the stop display mode (chance eye), the degree of expectation (big hit) for the occurrence of a big hit (that is, execution of a big hit game) due to the digestion of the special figure hold. It is a notice production that suggests the degree of expectation). As described above, in this embodiment, the effect symbol 8 is classified into three symbols (3,7), a green symbol (1,5,9), and a blue symbol (2,4,6,8). Therefore, for example, "337", "155", "248", and the like, the out-of-order mode (non-specific mode) in which all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R have the same color is taken as an opportunity. Then, in this embodiment, the chance eyes of the red symbol (“337”, “733”, etc.) are set as the chance eyes with the highest expectation of big hits, and the following, the outliers of the green symbol (“155”, “159”, etc.) ), The blue pattern is out of order (“246”, “468”, etc.), and the jackpot expectation is low. Such chance eyes (specific disparity eyes) are also referred to as "special display" or "notice display", or also referred to as "special display mode" or "notice display mode". In principle, the chance eyes to be stopped and displayed at the chance eye notice are set so that at least the left production symbol 8L and the right production symbol 8R have different numbers among the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. is there.

In this embodiment, among the stored special figure reservations, the latest special figure reservation (latest acquired information) in the storage order can be an opportunity to execute the chance eye notice. That is, when the special figure hold is newly stored, the stored special figure hold can be an opportunity to execute the chance eye notice. In addition, the chance eye notice is given in the same type of special figure holding unit (first special figure holding or second special drawing holding). Specifically, for example, when the first special figure hold of the reserved ball number "4" is used as an opportunity to give a chance eye notice, the fluctuation due to the digestion of the first special figure hold of the reserved ball numbers "1" to "3" Stop and display the chance eyes in the production. That is, when the game state is in the low base state, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the entry into the first starting port 20 is mainly performed. Therefore, in principle, the chance eye notice in the low base state is the first. 1 Perform based on special figure reservation. On the other hand, when the game state is in the high base state, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is mainly performed. Therefore, in principle, the chance eye notice in the high base state is the first. 2 Perform based on the special drawing hold.

As shown in FIG. 42, in the chance eye notice setting process (S4400), first, it is determined whether or not the value of the notice counter is “0” (S4451). Here, the notice counter is a counter (counting means) that counts the number of times the chance eye notice is executed, and when the value of the notice counter is other than "0" ("1" or more), the chance eye notice is given. Indicates that you are in a situation (chance notice execution period). Therefore, it can be said that the notice counter is a means for counting the number of times the chance eye notice is executed and also a means for indicating whether or not the chance eye notice is being executed. The value of the advance notice counter is decremented by 1 each time the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed at the chance eye and the variation effect ends, that is, every time the change stop command of the special symbol is received during the chance eye advance notice execution period.

If it is determined in S4451 that the value of the notice counter is not "0" (NO in S4451), the execution of the chance eye notice has already been decided and it is currently in the chance eye notice execution period, so this process (chance eye) Notice setting process) is completed. In this case, it will not be decided whether or not to newly give (start) the chance eye notice. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the notice counter is "0" (YES in S4451), it is determined whether or not the start-in ball command received in the previous S4390 is the special figure 1 start-in ball command (S4452). ), If so (YES in S4452), it is determined whether or not the latest special figure 1 reserved ball number including the start ball entry related to the special figure 1 start ball entry command is "2" or more. (S4453), otherwise (NO in S4452), that is, if the received start entry command is a special figure 2 start entry command, the start entry related to the special figure 2 start entry command is included. It is determined whether or not the latest special figure 2 reserved ball number is "2" or more (S4454). Then, in either case of Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2, when the number of reserved balls is not "2" or more (NO in S4453 or NO in S4454), this process is completed and the number is "2" or more (S4453). YES with YES or YES with S4454), and the execution judgment of the chance eye notice is made (S4455).

Here, if the number of reserved balls in the special figure (the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 or the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2) is not "2" or more, that is, if it is "1" or less, the chance eye notice is not given. This suggests that the chance eye notice will stop and display the chance eye in the fluctuation effect accompanying the digestion of the special figure hold earlier, and the jackpot expectation for the digestion of the special figure hold (variation display) to be performed later. This is because it is necessary to hold at least "2" or more special figures for this purpose.

The execution judgment (S4455) of the chance eye notice is made based on a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, as described above, the special figure hold (latest acquired information) having the latest memory order is set as the notice target (trigger for executing the chance eye notice), and the latest special figure hold (hereinafter also referred to as “target hold”). It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit with respect to) by the chance eye (special display) that is stopped and displayed by the fluctuation effect accompanying the digestion of the special figure hold that is stored before that. For this reason, in this embodiment, as a condition for executing the chance eye notice, all the special figure reservations stored before the target hold are held so that the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment is out of order (off hold). ). In addition, when all the special figure hold stored before the target hold is out of hold, all the fluctuation patterns corresponding to the out-of-hold hold are fluctuation patterns with a fluctuation time of 12000 ms or less, that is, there is no reach described later. It is stipulated as a condition for executing the chance eye notice that the fluctuation effect is executed as a fluctuation pattern (also referred to as a “reachless out-of-reach fluctuation pattern”). This is because, for example, if the chance eye is fixedly stopped and displayed through the reach effect during the chance eye notice execution period before the target hold that triggers the execution of the chance eye notice is exhausted, this is a plurality of consecutive fluctuations. This is because the appearance interval (stop display interval) of the chance eye displayed as each result of the display has a long or short, and the flow (rhythm) of the chance eye notice becomes worse. It should be noted that the determination of the type of fluctuation pattern related to the hold can be performed based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting and entering the ball.

Further, in this embodiment, it is defined as a condition for executing the chance eye notice that the player wins the lottery for executing the chance eye notice. Specifically, a random number for determining the execution of the chance eye notice is provided as a random number for determining the effect, and the random number is acquired by S4455 and the acquired value is determined based on a lottery table (not shown). An execution lottery (random number lottery) will be held. In this embodiment, a plurality of lottery tables are provided according to the pre-judgment result of the target hold (acquisition information stored as hold), and the chance depends on the type of the table (that is, the pre-judgment result of the target hold). The probability of winning the execution lottery of the eye notice is different.

Specifically, for example, when the target hold is a jackpot hold, or when the target hold is an out-of-hold and the out-of-hold is digested, the variation pattern of the special symbol (special figure variation pattern) is a pattern with a variation time of 30,000 ms or more. If it can be (for example, the special figure fluctuation pattern random value “0 to 19” during non-time reduction, the special figure fluctuation pattern random value “0 to 9” during non-time reduction, see FIG. 9), the execution lottery is won. By using a lottery table with a relatively high probability, chance eye notices are likely to appear. In particular, for fluctuation patterns with a fluctuation time of 30,000 ms or more, reach production is performed as described later, so it is possible to obtain a series of productions such as leading to reach production after a notice of chance, which makes it possible to enjoy the game. This is because it is possible to increase it.

On the other hand, when the target hold is an out-of-hold and the special figure fluctuation pattern when the off-hold is digested can be a pattern with a fluctuation time of 12000 ms or less (for example, the special figure fluctuation pattern random value “20 to” during non-time reduction). 198 ”, special figure fluctuation pattern random value during time reduction“ 10 to 198 ”. See Fig. 9), and by using a lottery table with a relatively low winning probability of the execution lottery, it becomes difficult for the chance eye notice to appear. It is done like this. For fluctuation patterns with a fluctuation time of 12000 ms or less, a non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation effect (a non-reach effect pattern game effect) is performed. This is to reduce as much as possible the cases where the game ends up coming off (the so-called "gase" chance notice). As a result, it is possible to suppress the decline in interest.

If the target hold corresponds to the number of reserved balls "4", the special figure hold of the number of reserved balls "1" to "3" exists before that, so that the chance eye notice can be executed three times. , Even though the chance eye notice appears three times, if the fluctuation effect due to the digestion of the target hold is out of reach, the player's expectation will be greatly impaired. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the target hold is an out-of-hold hold with the number of held balls "4" and the fluctuation pattern can be a fluctuation time of 12000 ms or less, a prohibition is provided that the chance eye notice is not executed. There is.

In S4455, execution judgment is made based on the conditions (execution conditions) related to the execution of the above-mentioned chance eye notice, and when all the conditions are satisfied (all special figure reservations before the target hold are held without reach, and the execution lottery Assuming that the execution conditions for the chance eye notice are satisfied (YES in S4456), the execution pattern for the chance eye notice (chance eye notice pattern) is set (S4457). On the other hand, if even one of the above conditions is not satisfied, it is assumed that the execution condition of the chance eye notice is not satisfied (NO in S4456), and this process is terminated.

Here, the acquired information related to the hold (target hold) that satisfies the execution condition of the chance eye notice and triggers the execution of the chance eye notice is also referred to as "predetermined acquisition information". It should be noted that the execution condition of the above-mentioned chance eye notice is only an example, and it is of course possible to set conditions other than the above-mentioned conditions, and the number of conditions is arbitrary.

When the chance eye notice is to be given, the chance eye notice pattern in S4457 is set as follows. In this embodiment, a random number for determining the chance eye notice pattern (random number range 0 to 99) is provided as a random number for determining the effect, and the acquired value of the random number and the chance eye notice determination table shown in FIGS. 47 and 48 are used. Based on this, the execution pattern of the chance eye notice (chance eye notice pattern) is determined (selected) and set. The chance eye notice determination table includes a table for jackpot hold (see FIG. 47) corresponding to the case where the target hold that triggered the execution of the chance eye notice is a jackpot hold, and when the target hold is off and is on hold. There is a corresponding out-of-hold table (see FIG. 48). Further, the tables for the jackpot hold and the miss hold hold are provided according to the number of special figure hold balls (“2” to “4”) in which the chance eye notice can be executed, respectively (see FIGS. 47 and 48). ). This number of reserved balls in the special figure corresponds to the number of reserved balls in the target hold that triggered the execution of the chance eye notice. Therefore, when determining the chance eye notice pattern, the chance eye notice determination table according to the "hit / miss" and the "number of reserved balls" of the target hold is used. For example, when the target hold is a jackpot hold and the number of held balls is "4", the chance eye notice determination table C shown in FIG. 47 (c) is used, the target hold is removed and the number of held balls is "4". In the case of "2", the chance eye notice determination table D shown in FIG. 48A is used. In other cases as well, the corresponding chance eye notice determination table is used.

The chance eye notice determination table of this embodiment has a data structure in which a random number value for determining the chance eye notice pattern is assigned to each of the plurality of chance eye notice patterns. Specifically, a random number value (determination data) is assigned within the range of the random number range "0 to 99" of the random number for determining the chance eye notice pattern. The chance-eye notice pattern defines the number of times the chance-eye notice is stopped (that is, the number of times the chance-eye notice is executed) and the colors (design colors) of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that stop and display at the chance-eye. .. As described above, in the present embodiment, since the chance eye is the out-of-order mode in which all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R have the same color, the chance eye notice pattern is based on the symbol color. ..

For example, when the target hold of the chance eye notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "2", the number of stopped display times of the chance eye is one, so the chance eye notice determination table A corresponding to the number of reserved balls "2" , D defines a plurality of modes (chance eye notice patterns) related to the one-time chance eye stop display (see FIGS. 47 (a) and 48 (a)). Specifically, the chance eyes to be stopped and displayed are defined as a pattern A1 having a red symbol, a pattern A2 having a green symbol, and a pattern A3 having a blue symbol. Therefore, when the target hold of the chance eye notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "2", any one of the patterns A1 to A3 is set based on the chance eye notice determination table A or D.

Further, when the target hold of the chance eye notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "3", the number of stop display times of the chance eye is 2 times, so that the chance eye notice determination table B corresponding to the number of reserved balls "3" , E defines a plurality of modes (chance eye notice patterns) related to the second chance eye stop display (see FIGS. 47 (b) and 48 (b)). Specifically, patterns B1 to B5, such as pattern B1 in which the chances of being stopped and displayed are red symbols in both the first and second times, and pattern B2 in which the first time is a green symbol and the second time is a red symbol. 5 types are defined. Therefore, when the target hold of the chance eye notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "3", any one of the patterns B1 to B5 is set based on the chance eye notice determination table B or E.

Further, when the target hold of the chance eye notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "4", the number of stop display times of the chance eye is 3 times, so that the chance eye notice determination table C corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4" , F defines a plurality of modes (chance eye notice patterns) related to the three chance eye stop indications (see FIGS. 47 (c) and 48 (c)). Specifically, the chances of being stopped and displayed are the pattern C1 in which the red pattern is displayed in all of the first to third times, the pattern C2 in which the first time is the green pattern and the second and third times are the red pattern, and 1 Six types of patterns C1 to C6 are defined, such as pattern C3 in which the second time is a blue pattern, the second time is a green pattern, and the third time is a red pattern. Therefore, when the target hold of the chance eye notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "4", any one of the patterns C1 to C6 is set based on the chance eye notice determination table C or F.

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot expectation degree indicated by the chance eye is assumed to be highest in the red symbol, and then decreased in the order of the green symbol and the blue symbol. According to this, as is clear from the distribution mode of the random number values in the chance eye notice determination table shown in FIGS. 47 and 48, the selection rate of the chance eye notice pattern is blue when the target hold is a big hit hold (FIG. 47). The chance eye notice pattern including the symbol, the chance eye notice pattern including the green symbol, and the chance eye notice pattern including the red symbol increase in this order, and when the target hold is off and the hold is held (Fig. 48), on the contrary, the red symbol The chance eye notice pattern including the green symbol, the chance eye notice pattern including the blue symbol, and the chance eye notice pattern including the blue symbol increase in this order. In the pattern C1 when the target hold of the chance eye notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "4", the chance eye becomes a red symbol in all of the three chance eye stop displays, but this is expected to be a big hit. In order to make the pattern extremely high (so-called "super heat" pattern), even if the target hold is a big hit hold, the selection rate is set low (10% in this example), and the hold is off. In some cases, the selectivity is extremely low (1%).

In the S4457, as described above, the chance eye notice pattern is selected based on the random number for determining the chance eye notice pattern and the chance eye notice determination table, and the selected chance eye notice pattern is set. After that, when setting the stop effect symbol related to the fluctuation effect due to the digestion of the special figure hold stored before the target hold (S4506 described later), refer to the chance eye notice pattern set in S4457, and refer to the chance eye notice pattern. A stop symbol (that is, a chance eye) of the effect symbol 8 is set according to the notice pattern. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the chance eye notice pattern is set in S4457, the information indicating this is also stored by a flag or the like.

In this embodiment, as described above, the chance eye notice is given in the same type of special figure holding unit (first special figure holding or second special figure holding), but the pachinko gaming machine 1 is special. Since it is a priority variable machine in Fig. 2, if the second special figure hold is stored during the execution period of multiple chance eye notices triggered by the first special figure hold, it will be accompanied by the digestion of the second special figure hold. The variable display of the second special symbol will be interrupted between the digestion of the first special symbol hold accompanied by the chance eye notice. In this case, if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is out of alignment, the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 in the corresponding variation effect is the mode corresponding to the execution pattern of the chance eye notice that has already been executed. It is supposed to match. As a result, although it is rare, for example, the game ball enters the second starting port 21 during the execution period of the multiple chance eye notices triggered by the holding of the first special figure in the low base state, and the second Even if the special figure hold is memorized, it is possible to give a chance notice without any problem.

Next, in S4458, the number of times the chance eye notice is executed (the number of chance eye stop display times) is set in the notice counter (S4458), and the process is completed. Specifically, if the target hold of the chance eye notice execution trigger is the number of reserved balls "4", set "3", if the number of reserved balls is "3", set "2", and the number of reserved balls " If it is "2", set "1".

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed by the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, the effect determination random number process for acquiring various effect determination random numbers such as the variation effect determination random number, the advance notice effect determination random number, and the effect symbol determination random number. Perform (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, the information for designating the fluctuation pattern includes the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current game state, the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. The determination result of the above, the symbol information for specifying the jackpot type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. It corresponds to the production mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect mode of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect is different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is the effect mode, such as different display modes (for example, design, number design, etc.) of the effect symbol 8, different characters, items, and background images appearing. It will be different depending on. In addition, the effect design game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, and when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. Can be. In this embodiment, the effect mode A is executed when the low accuracy low base state is controlled, the effect mode B is executed when the low accuracy high base state is controlled, and the effect mode C is the high accuracy high state. It is executed when it is controlled to the base state, and the effect modes D and E are executed when it is controlled to either the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of A to C, the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current game state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability variation game state). You can figure out if there is one. On the other hand, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, whether the current game state is the low accuracy high base state (time saving state) or the high accuracy high base state (probability variation game state). It is difficult to know if it is. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes. In this embodiment, after the end of the big hit game related to any of the 16R 1st big hit, the 16R 6th big hit, and the RUB, the effect mode C is set, and the big hit game related to any of the 6R 2nd to 5th big hits ends. After that, the effect mode D is set, the effect mode B is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 16R 11th big hit, and the effect mode E is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 2R big hit.

Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) performed by using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current effect mode. The variable effect pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (variable mode of the effect symbol, etc.) of the effect symbol game effect, and is a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). .. As the variation effect pattern, a variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (the effect pattern game effect with reach) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect), When the reach effect or the character effect is not executed (no reach effect pattern game effect) is determined. In the reach effect, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (doublet). When the mode (big hit mode, specific mode) is provided, the two effect symbols 8L, 8R out of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constitute the jackpot mode (specific mode) (“reach symbol”). ”), And the remaining one effect symbol 8C is displayed in a variable manner. Such reach production is also called "specific production". In the reach effect, an effect indicating whether or not the effect symbol that stops at the end (final stop symbol, medium effect symbol 8C in this example) becomes a symbol that completes the jackpot mode is developed.

In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, and super Reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is also called "normal variation"). ) Is determined. Then, when the variation effect with reach is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, SP reach A is a development system of reach A, SP reach B is a development system of reach B, and SP reach C is a development system of reach C. Then, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, the possibility of a big hit is higher than that when the normal reach effect is executed. In other words, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with higher jackpot reliability (possibility of becoming a jackpot) than the reach (normal reach) production.

In this embodiment, the reach effect is mainly executed when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received. Specifically, in the case of a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 30,000 ms, any one of reach A to C, that is, a normal reach effect is executed. Further, in the case of a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 45,000 ms, either SP reach A or B is executed, and in the case of a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 75,000 ms, SP reach C is executed. That is, in the case of a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is 45,000 ms or 75,000 ms, the super reach effect is executed.

In the super reach effect (SP reach A to C) of this embodiment, after the reach is established, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are temporarily (temporarily) stopped and displayed in a detached manner, and then the middle effect symbol 8C changes. After resuming the display and performing a development effect that raises the expectation of big hits during the variable display, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are deterministic in a mode according to the result of the hit / fail judgment. It is supposed to stop and display. On the other hand, in the normal reach effects (reach A to C) of this embodiment, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are deterministically stopped without restarting (re-variating) the variation display or the development effect in the super reach effect. It is supposed to be displayed.

Temporarily stopping and displaying all or at least a part of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is also called "temporary stop display" or simply "temporary stop", and the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R Definitely stopping and displaying everything is also called "fixed stop display" or simply "fixed stop". Further, the temporary stop display (temporary stop) is a state in which the scroll display of the effect symbol 8 is stopped (finished), but the symbol is not completely stopped (so-called bitter stop) and is slightly moved (fine movement state). Refers to the mode of the stop display displayed by. Such a slight movement and display is also called "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop display (fixed stop) refers to a mode of stop display displayed in a state where the scroll display of the effect symbol 8 is stopped (finished) and the symbol is completely stopped (bita stop). In addition, the stop display mode (symbol combination) of the effect symbol 8 due to the temporary stop and the stop display mode (symbol combination) of the effect symbol 8 due to the fixed stop both indicate the result of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 temporarily or deterministically. It can be said that it is the "result display mode" shown in.

Further, in the super reach effect of this embodiment, the effect proceeds in substantially the same mode (effect pattern) as the normal reach effect until the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped. This is to prevent the mode of reach (directing development) from being revealed early after the reach is established. Further, each reach effect of reach A to C and SP reach A to C corresponds to the case where the result of the hit / fail judgment is a big hit (big hit reach effect) and the one corresponding to the case of a miss (off reach effect). And exist. That is, jackpot reach A to C, missed reach A to C, jackpot SP reach A to C, and missed SP reach A to C are provided, respectively. The jackpot reach production and the off reach production differ depending on whether the end of the reach production (variable production) is a big hit or a miss, and the production process up to the end is basically the same. It has become.

Here, among the variation modes (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, the variation mode related to reach and SP reach (reach variation effect pattern), that is, the variation mode including the reach effect (specific effect) is referred to as “specific variation”. Also referred to as "aspect". Further, among the variation modes including the reach effect (reach variation effect pattern), the variation mode related to SP reach, that is, the variation mode of the super reach effect is also referred to as "first specific variation mode", and the variation mode related to reach. That is, the variation mode of the normal reach effect is also referred to as a "second specific variation mode". It should be noted that the "first specific variation mode" includes the variation mode related to the jackpot SP reach and the variation mode related to the missed SP reach, and the "second specific variation mode" includes the variation mode related to the jackpot SP reach and the missed reach. The variation mode according to the above is included. In addition, at least the variation mode related to the out-of-reach may be referred to as a "second specific variation mode".

Next, in S4506, a stop effect symbol setting process related to the setting of the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed in the variation effect (current variation effect) based on the variation effect pattern set in S4505 is performed (S4056). In this stop effect symbol setting process, the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501, the table for determining the stop effect symbol, the variable effect pattern set in S4505, and the variable effect this time are during the execution period of the chance eye notice. The stop effect symbol (result display mode) is determined and set based on whether or not it is. In addition, the judgment of whether or not the chance eye notice execution period is in progress, and the judgment of how many times the chance eye stop display number is in the case of the chance eye notice execution period are determined by the notice counter or the chance eye notice pattern. This can be done by referring to the setting information (flags, etc.) of (the same applies to S4507 described later). The details of the stop effect symbol setting process (S4506) will be described later.

Next, in S4507, the advance notice effect setting process related to the setting of the advance notice effect is performed (S4507). In this embodiment, various notice effects such as a notice effect based on the preliminary judgment result (hold pre-reading notice) and a notice effect related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation effect) (the change notice) can be executed. Therefore, in S4507, an execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect including whether or not to execute (whether or not to execute) is set for each advance notice effect. Specifically, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 and the advance notice determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the advance notice effect pattern is determined including whether or not the advance notice effect is executed. A notice effect pattern is set based on this determination result.

It should be noted that the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502, that is, the result (big hit or miss) of the hit / fail judgment (big hit judgment) related to the special symbol fluctuation display this time, and the fluctuation start as well. The change pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the command, that is, the change pattern related to the special figure change display this time, the notice effect pattern set in S4507, that is, the type (notice type) of the notice effect to be executed The mode, the presence or absence of the advance notice, etc. will be different. In addition, when executing a notice effect, one of a plurality of notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. That is, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during the variation effect).

Further, in S4507, when the current variation effect is to give a chance eye notice (variation effect during the chance eye notice execution period), the execution pattern of the notice effect accompanying the chance eye stop display related to the chance eye notice ( Notice production pattern) is set. In this embodiment, following the stop display of the chance eye, the color of the effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) corresponding to the special figure hold (target hold) that triggered the execution of the chance eye notice is displayed. Hold change notice (change production) to be changed. Therefore, in the S4507, when the current fluctuation effect is to give a chance eye notice, a hold change notice pattern corresponding to the execution pattern of the chance eye notice (chance eye notice pattern) is set. For example, when the chance eye to be stopped and displayed in the current variation effect is a red symbol, a pattern is set in which the color of the effect hold corresponding to the target hold that triggered the execution of the chance eye notice is changed to red. When the chance eye notice is given twice or more, the color of the effect hold changes to the same color as the pattern color of the chance eye with each chance eye stop display. However, if the chance eye of the same color is stopped and displayed each time, the color change of the effect hold based on the later chance eye stop display is not performed.

Here, the chance eye notice of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 49. FIG. 49 shows a display example when a variation effect accompanied by a chance eye notice is performed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). In addition, here, the case where the game state is the low base state and the variation display of the first special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol hold) is performed based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 20 will be described as an example. To do. In addition, in order to avoid complicated explanation, it is assumed that the special figure hold (acquired information) is not newly stored during the fluctuation.

FIG. 49A shows a situation before the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a state where four first special symbol reservations are stored, and the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed accordingly to start the next variable display. Is shown. At this time, in the first effect hold display area 9c provided on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the first effect hold 9a corresponding to each of the four first special figure hold is displayed. In this embodiment, the effect hold is additionally displayed from the left to the right of the effect hold display area as the number of special figure hold balls increases, and from the right of the effect hold display area as the number of special figure hold balls decreases. The production hold is shifted to the left. In addition, the effect hold corresponding to the special figure hold related to the changing special symbol (the change) is displayed in the change hold display area 9e. Further, in this example, the normal (default) display color of the first effect hold 9a is white.

In FIG. 49 (a), the most recently memorized first special figure hold among the four first special figure hold becomes the target hold that triggers the execution of the chance eye notice, and accordingly, as a chance eye notice pattern. , "Pattern C3" in which the stop display of the chance eye is performed 3 times (3 chance eye notices) in the order of "blue pattern chance eye" → "green pattern chance eye" → "red pattern chance eye" It is assumed that it has been set (see S4455 to S4457, FIGS. 47 and 48). In this case, the chance eye notice based on the pattern C3 is performed by the variation effect accompanying the digestion of each of the three first special figure reservations stored before the target hold.

Under this condition, when the variation display of the first special symbol is started by the digestion of the oldest first special symbol hold among the four first special symbol reservations, the effect symbol 8 starts the variation display, and the effect symbol 8 starts the variation display. Along with this, the first effect hold 9a (the first effect hold 9a located at the left end in the first effect hold display area 9c) corresponding to the first special figure hold moves to the variable hold display area 9e, and at the same time, The remaining three first effect hold 9a in the first effect hold display area 9c are shifted (moved) by one to the left (see FIG. 49 (b)). Then, at the end of the variation display (stop display of the first special symbol), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are chance eyes (special) composed of a combination of the blue symbols "2", "4", and "8". The display) is stopped and displayed in a mode (special display mode) that constitutes (display) (first chance notice), and along with this, the three first effect hold 9a displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c Of these, the display color (white) of the first production hold 9a at the right end corresponding to the target hold changes to "blue", which is the same as the pattern color of the chance eye this time (see FIGS. 49 (b) and 49 (c)). .. At this time, a blue flash is emitted from the three blue symbol effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are stopped and displayed at the chance of the blue symbol to the first effect hold 9a that is the target of the color change (hold change). A dripping effect is performed, and the display color of the first effect hold 9a changes from white to blue (see FIG. 49 (c)).

Subsequently, when the variation display of the first special symbol is started by the digestion of the oldest first special symbol reservation among the remaining three first special symbol reservations, the effect symbol 8 starts the variation display, and the variation display is started accordingly. Then, the first effect hold 9a (the first effect hold 9a located at the left end in the first effect hold display area 9c) corresponding to the first special figure hold moves to the variable hold display area 9e, and the first effect hold display area 9e. The remaining two first effect hold 9a in the 1 effect hold display area 9c are shifted (moved) by one to the left (see FIG. 49 (d)). Then, at the end of the variable display (stop display of the first special symbol), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are chance eyes (special) composed of a combination of the green symbols "1", "5", and "9". The display) is stopped and displayed in a mode (special display mode) that constitutes (display) (second chance notice), and along with this, the two first effect hold 9a displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c Of these, the display color (blue) of the first production hold 9a at the right end corresponding to the target hold changes to "green", which is the same as the pattern color of the chance eye this time (see FIGS. 49 (d) and 49 (e)). .. At this time, a green flash is emitted from the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are stopped and displayed at the chance of the green symbol with respect to the first effect hold 9a that is the target of the color change (hold change). The effect is performed, and the display color of the first effect hold 9a changes from blue to green (see FIG. 49 (e)).

Subsequently, when the variation display of the first special symbol is started by the digestion of the oldest first special symbol reservation among the remaining two first special symbol reservations, the effect symbol 8 starts the variation display, and the variation display is started accordingly. Then, the first effect hold 9a (the first effect hold 9a located at the left end in the first effect hold display area 9c) corresponding to the first special figure hold moves to the variable hold display area 9e, and the first effect hold display area 9e. The remaining one first effect hold 9a in the 1 effect hold display area 9c is shifted (moved) by one to the left (see FIG. 49 (f)). Then, at the end of the variation display (stop display of the first special symbol), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are chance eyes (special) composed of a combination of the red symbols "3", "7", and "7". While the stop display is performed in the mode (special display mode) that constitutes the display) (third chance notice), one first effect hold 9a (display) displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c is accompanied by this. The display color (green) of the target pending) changes to "red", which is the same as the design color of the chance eye this time (see FIGS. 49 (f) and 49 (g)). At this time, a red flash is emitted from the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are stopped and displayed at the chance of the red symbol with respect to the first effect hold 9a that is the target of the color change (hold change). The effect is performed, and the display color of the first effect hold 9a changes from green to red (see FIG. 49 (g)).

After that, when the variable display of the first special symbol is started by the digestion of the remaining one first special symbol hold, that is, the target hold of the first special symbol, the effect symbol 8 starts the variable display, which is Along with this, the red first effect hold 9a corresponding to the first special figure hold moves to the variable hold display area 9e (see FIG. 49 (h)). Then, when the target hold is a jackpot hold, the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (doublet) as a result of the variation display, and when the target hold is a doublet hold, as a result of the variation display. The effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed in a disengaged manner (doublet). It should be noted that the chance eye notice that the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed in the mode (special display mode) that constitutes the chance eye (special display) is also called "first notice effect", and is held after the stop display of the chance eye. The change notice is also called "second notice effect", and a series of notices consisting of the chance eye notice and the pending change notice accompanying the change notice is also called "specific notice effect".

Returning to FIG. 43, following the processing of S4507, in S4508, based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505, the stop effect pattern set in S4506, and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4507, the effect symbol game effect (variable effect display, The variable effect start command for starting the advance notice effect, etc.) is set in the sub output buffer (S4508), and the variable effect start process is completed. When the variation effect start command set in S4508 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 uses the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. Predetermined variation effect image data corresponding to the set variation effect pattern and advance notice effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, predetermined advance notice effect image data corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4507. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect display, the advance notice effect, and the like based on the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Stop effect symbol setting process]
Next, the stop effect symbol setting process (S4506) executed in the variable effect start process (S4402) will be described. In the stop effect symbol setting process (S4506), the stop effect symbol is selected (determined) and set based on the analysis result in S4502 and the variation effect pattern set in S4505. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 44, in the stop effect symbol setting process (S4506), first, whether or not the variable effect (effect symbol game effect) to be started this time is a variable effect related to a big hit (big hit variable effect). Is determined (S4601). As a result, in the case of the jackpot variation effect (YES in S4601), the reach symbol of the effect symbol 8 is selected and set (S4602). As shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol related to the jackpot is a fluctuation pattern (P1 to P3, P12 to P14) having a fluctuation time of 30,000 ms or more. As described above, in this embodiment, the reach effect (specific effect) is performed for the variation pattern with the variation time of 30,000 ms or more. Therefore, when the variation effect this time is the jackpot variation effect (YES in S4601). , Set the reach pattern (S4602). Here, in the variable effect, three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner, and the left effect symbol 8L, which is the first stop symbol, and the right effect symbol 8R, which is the second stop symbol, are the same effect. If it stops at the symbol, the reach is established and the reach effect is performed. S4602 sets the symbol type when the reach is established.

The selection (determination) of the reach symbol in the S4602 is performed based on the reach symbol determination random number, which is a kind of the effect symbol determination random number acquired in the S4501 described above, and the jackpot reach symbol determination table (not shown). In this embodiment, the display mode of the effect symbol 8 that is fixedly stopped, that is, the jackpot mode (specific mode) is predetermined according to the type of jackpot. Specifically, the jackpot mode corresponding to the 16R 1st jackpot and the 16R 6th jackpot is doublet of "777" (doublet with a red odd number pattern), and the jackpot mode corresponding to the 6R 2nd jackpot and RUB is "77". The doublet is any of 111, 333, 555, and 999 (doublet with an odd number other than "7"), and the jackpot mode corresponding to the 6R 3rd to 5th jackpot and the 16R 11th jackpot is defined. Any of "222", "444", "666", and "888" is doublet (even-numbered doublet). Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot modes of the effect symbols 8 corresponding to the 2R 10th jackpot (2R probability variation jackpot) and the 2R 12th jackpot (2R normal jackpot) are set to "121", "232", "454", "676", etc. The middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) is different from the reach symbol, including the symbol color, as a "different color reach missed eye". The "different color reach missed stitch" is a combination of symbols in which the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol (that is, the reach symbol) have the same number and color, but only the third stop symbol has a different number and color. It means that. The reason why the jackpot mode of the production symbol 8 related to the 2R jackpot is "different color reach out of sight" is that the possibility of winning a prize ball is extremely low in the jackpot game related to the 2R jackpot, and the three production symbols 8L, 8C, This is because the chance eye is the out-of-order mode in which all 8Rs have the same color, so that the identification with the other big hits that the prize ball can be obtained is avoided and the identification with the chance eye is avoided.

As described above, in this embodiment, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped in the jackpot mode according to the type of jackpot, and the reach symbol that can be selected (settable) under a predetermined selection rate is determined according to this. The specified reach symbol determination table for each jackpot type is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Therefore, in S4602, the reach symbol is selected and set based on the random number lottery by the random number for determining the reach symbol by referring to the reach symbol determination table according to the type of jackpot related to the fluctuation effect of this time. Specifically, for example, if the jackpot this time is the 16R first jackpot, "7" is set as the reach symbol, and if it is the 6R second jackpot, any of "1", "3", "5", and "9". Is set as the reach symbol, and if it is the 6R third big hit, any one of "2", "4", "6", and "8" is set as the reach symbol.

Next, in S4603, it is determined whether or not the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 related to the current jackpot variation effect, that is, the variation effect pattern set in S4505 is SP reach (big hit SP reach) (S4603). As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the special figure fluctuation pattern (here, fluctuation pattern P2 or P13) having a fluctuation time of 45,000 ms, either SP reach A or B is executed, and the fluctuation time is 75,000 ms. In the case of the special figure variation pattern (here, variation pattern P1 or P12), SP reach C is executed.

When it is determined by S4603 that it is not SP reach (NO in S4603), that is, when the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 related to the current jackpot variation effect is any of jackpot reach A to C (normal reach effect), this time. If the type of jackpot related to the jackpot variation effect is a jackpot other than the 2R jackpot, set the same symbol as the reach symbol set in S4602, that is, the symbol that constitutes doublet as the third stop symbol (S4604). This process is completed. On the other hand, if the type of jackpot related to this variation effect is 2R jackpot, the third stop symbol is a symbol different from the reach symbol set in S4602 and the symbol color is also different from the reach symbol, that is, "different color reach". Set the symbols that make up the "out of place" (S4604), and finish this process.

Here, at the end of the variation effect, the variation effect is terminated by confirming and stopping the effect symbol 8 based on the reception of the variation stop command from the main control board 80 (see S4403 and S4404). The effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped at a timing slightly earlier than the timing at which the 80 transmits the fluctuation stop command, and the temporarily stopped effect symbol 8 is confirmed at the timing when the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 80 is received. It is supposed to stop and end the fluctuation production. In this embodiment, in the case of the normal reach effect (reach A to C) or the non-reach variation effect (normal variation), the re-variation display and the development effect after the temporary stop are not executed, so that the first to third stops are performed. The effect is designed so that after the symbols (effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R) are temporarily stopped, they will be fixedly stopped shortly afterwards. Therefore, the reach symbol set by S4602 and the third stop symbol set by S4604 are also stop symbols for temporary stop (hereinafter, also referred to as "temporary stop symbol"), and stop symbols for fixed stop (hereinafter, "fixed stop"). It is also called "design").

On the other hand, when the S4603 determines that the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 related to the current jackpot variation effect is SP reach (YES in S4603), that is, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 related to the current jackpot variation effect is In the case of any of the jackpot SP reach A to C (super reach effect), it is determined whether or not the same color development is performed when shifting to the development effect in the super reach effect (S4605). As described above, in the variation mode of the SP reach, after the reach is established, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped in the detached mode (reach detached mode), and then the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) ) Resumes the variable display, performs a development effect during the variable display, and then finally stops the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. In the process of progressing the variation effect related to such SP reach, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol have the same number (reach symbol), and only the third stop symbol has a different number (out of reach), 3 "Same color development" is a mode in which the effect symbol 8 temporarily stops at the "same color reach deviation" in which all the symbols have the same color, and then shifts to the development effect. Whether or not to perform this same color development is also determined when setting the SP reach variation effect pattern in the above-mentioned S4505. The decision as to whether or not to develop the same color is made based on the random value for determining the fluctuation effect that triggered the setting of the SP reach in S4505, and if it is decided to do so, a flag indicating that fact ( The same color development flag) is set. Therefore, in S4605, it is determined whether or not the same color development is performed by referring to the same color development flag.

In addition, in the SP reach in the jackpot fluctuation production, the possibility of performing the same color development and the possibility of not performing the same color development are higher than the possibility of performing the same color development. Further, since the SP reach can be executed even in the case of the out-of-order, the same color development can be executed in the out-of-order SP reach. In this respect, in this embodiment, the possibility of the same color development is higher in the jackpot SP reach than in the outlier SP reach. Furthermore, in the SP reach in the out-of-variation effect, the possibility of the same color development and the possibility of not performing the same color development are higher than the possibility of not performing the same color development. As a result, it is possible to make the player recognize the development of the same color as one of the production modes with high expectation of the big hit, and give the player the impression that the expectation of the big hit is increased by the development of the same color.

In addition, when comparing the "same color reach missed eye" that is temporarily stopped and displayed when the same color develops and the chance eye (same color missed eye) of the chance eye notice, the point that all three symbols have the same color, that is, the chance eye Both are the same in that they are the embodiments constituting the above. In this regard, as described above, the chance eye of the chance eye notice is at least the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) out of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R. ) Is set to be a different numbered pattern, so for the player, the meaning of "same color reach missed eye" is different from that of chance eye notice (same color missed eye). That is considered recognizable. In addition, although there is a possibility that the "same color reach missed eye" will temporarily stop during the SP reach, there is no possibility that it will finally make a definite stop after the SP reach. If you look at it, it is recognizable that the temporary stop of the "same color reach missed eye" is different from the chance eye notice that the chance eye is confirmed and stopped. In the following, the "same color reach out-of-eye" that is temporarily stopped and displayed when the same color develops may be referred to as the "development chance eye" to distinguish it from the chance eye of the chance eye notice.

If it is determined in S4605 that the same color will be developed (YES in S4605), the third stop symbol for temporary stop before the development effect is executed (before the start of re-variation) is a symbol different from the reach symbol set in S4602. The symbols with the same symbol color, that is, the symbols that make up the "development chance eye" are set (S4606). In this S4606, when the reach symbol is "3" or "7" of the red symbol, the red symbol different from the reach symbol, that is, when the reach symbol is "3", it is "7" or "7". If there is, set "3". Further, when the reach symbol is any of the green symbols "5" or "9" and the reach symbol is any of the blue symbols "2", "4", "6", and "8", the scroll display order is used. In (ascending order), the closest number of the same color symbol, for example, "4" if the reach symbol is "2", "9" if it is "5", "8" if it is "6", "8" If there is, set "2", and if "9", set "1". Further, when the reach symbol is "1" of the green symbol, "9" immediately before is set in the scroll display order. Then, following S4606, as the third stop symbol for the fixed stop after the execution of the development effect, a symbol constituting the jackpot mode corresponding to the jackpot type related to the current variation effect is set (S4610), and this process is completed. The processing of S4610 is the same as that of S4604 described above.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4605 that the same color development is not performed (NO in S4605), that is, in a mode in which the variation mode of the SP reach this time shifts to the development production after a temporary stop of "different color reach deviation". If there is, it is determined whether or not the reach symbol is "9" (S4607). Here, in this embodiment, when shifting to the development effect after temporarily stopping the "different color reach out-of-eyes" in the SP reach, the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) constituting the "different-colored reach out-of-eyes" is formed. ) Is a symbol of "+ (plus) 1 frame" with respect to the reach symbol. "+1 frame" is a symbol that is one frame ahead in the scroll display order (ascending order in this example) based on any one of the numerical symbols "1" to "9" that compose the effect symbol 8. To say. For example, if the reach symbol is "2", the medium effect symbol 8C of "+1 frame" is "3". The symbol that is one frame before the reference symbol is the symbol of "-(minus) 1 frame".

In the production symbol 8 of this embodiment, among the numerical symbols of "1" to "9", "3" and "7" are red symbols, "1", "5" and "9" are green symbols, and "2" and "4". "6" and "8" are blue patterns, so if they are arranged in the order of "1" to "9" (ascending order), the color arrangement will be "green (1)" in order from "1". It becomes "blue (2)" "red (3)" "blue (4)" "green (5)" "blue (6)" "red (7)" "blue (8)" "green (9)" .. That is, except for the arrangement of "9" and "1" which are continuous in the scroll display order (both are green symbols), the same color is not consecutive. For this reason, the "different color reach missed eye" of the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped before the development effect in SP reach is the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol), in principle, "+1 frame" for the reach symbol. The design is supposed to be. However, when the reach symbol is "9", the symbol of "+1 frame" is "1", so that the same green color is obtained. That is, the display mode of the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped becomes the development chance eye (same color reach deviation eye).

In order to avoid this, the S4607 determines whether or not the reach symbol is "9". Then, when it is determined that the reach symbol is not "9" (NO in S4607), a symbol of "+1 frame" is set for the reach symbol as the third stop symbol for temporary stop (S4608), and the reach symbol is set. When it is determined to be "9" (YES in S4607), a symbol "-1 frame difference" (here, "8") is set for the reach symbol (S4609). By processing these S4607 to S4609, it becomes possible to exclude the symbol types constituting the development chance eye (same color reach outlier) from the symbol types that can be set as the stop effect symbols of the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped, and the effect symbol 8 It is possible to restrict the temporary stop at the development chance eye (same color reach outlier). As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect symbol 8 from temporarily stopping at the development chance eye (the same color reach deviation eye) even though the SP reach does not involve the same color development. Then, following the processing of S4608 or S4609, the above-mentioned processing of S4610 is performed, and this processing is completed.

Up to this point, the processing related to the setting of the stop effect symbol in the case of the jackpot variation effect (YES in S4601), but when the variation effect this time is the variation effect related to the deviation (outside variation effect) (S4601 NO), the process proceeds to S4611 shown in FIG. 45. In S4611, it is determined whether or not this out-of-range variation effect is a variation effect with reach (S4611). If the special figure variation pattern related to the deviation variation effect this time is an deviation variation pattern (any of P4 to P6, P8 to P10, P15 to P17, P19 to P21) having a fluctuation time of 30,000 ms or more shown in FIG. The deviation variation effect with reach is the deviation variation effect with reach (YES in S4611), and if the deviation variation pattern (any of P7, P11, P18, P22) with a fluctuation time of less than 30,000 ms, the deviation variation effect this time is out of reach. It will be a variable production (NO in S4611).

When it is determined in S4611 that it is an out-of-range variation effect with reach (YES in S4611), the reach symbol is determined based on the reach symbol determination random number acquired in S4501 and the out-of-reach symbol determination table (not shown). Select and set this (S4612). In the reach symbol determination table for deviation, a selection rate based on a random number value for determining the reach symbol is predetermined for each of the symbols "1" to "9", and the reach symbol is selected according to this selection rate. The reach symbol set in S4612 is both a temporary stop symbol and a fixed stop symbol.

Next, in S4613, it is determined whether or not the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 related to the current deviation effect effect, that is, the variation effect pattern set in S4505 is SP reach (disengagement SP reach) (S4613). If the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the current deviation fluctuation effect is a special figure fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 45,000 ms (here, any of the fluctuation patterns P5, P9, P16, and P20), either SP reach A or B. Is executed, and if it is a special figure fluctuation pattern (here, any of fluctuation patterns P4, P8, P15, P19) with a fluctuation time of 75,000 ms, SP reach C is executed.

When it is determined in S4613 that it is not SP reach (NO in S4613), that is, when the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 related to the current deviation variation effect is any of the deviation reach A to C, it is acquired by the above-mentioned S4501. The third stop symbol is selected and set based on the third stop symbol determination random number, which is a kind of the effect symbol determination random number, and the third stop symbol determination table (not shown) (S4614). In the third stop symbol determination table, the selection rate is predetermined for each of the symbols "1" to "9" by the random value for determining the third stop symbol, and the third stop symbol is selected according to this selection rate. To.

Next, in S4615, it is determined whether or not the reach symbol set in S4612 and the third stop symbol set in S4614 are symbols with the same number (S4615), and if they are not the symbols with the same number (S4615). (NO in S4615), shift to the processing of S4617, and if the symbols have the same number (YES in S4615), change the 3rd stop symbol set in S4614 to a symbol of "+1 frame" for the symbol. (S4616), shift to the processing of S4617. By the processing of S4616, it is possible to prevent the effect symbol 8 from being stopped and displayed (temporary stop, fixed stop) in the jackpot mode (doublet) despite the deviation fluctuation.

Next, in S4617, the reach symbol (left effect symbol 8L and right effect symbol 8R) set in S4612 and the third stop symbol (middle effect symbol 8C) set in the processing of S4614 (in some cases, the processing of S4616) are , Judge whether all the symbols are the same color (S4617), if they are not the same color (NO in S4617), finish this process, and if they are the same color (YES in S4617), again , S4616 is processed, and if it is determined in S4617 that the symbols are not the same color (NO in S4617), this processing is completed. By the processing of S4616 after being determined to be the same color by S4617, it is possible to remove the symbol types that make up the development chance eye (same color reach outlier) from the symbol types that can be set as the stop effect symbol of the effect symbol 8 that is fixedly stopped. This makes it possible to limit the fixed stop of the production symbol 8 at the development chance eye (same color reach deviation eye). That is, the processing of S4616 after being determined to be the same color by S4617 is a processing for avoiding a definite stop due to a development chance eye (same color reach deviation eye). As a result, with the end of the deviation variation effect related to the deviation reach, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped in the mode that does not constitute the development chance eye (same color reach deviation), that is, in the different color reach deviation. The third stop symbol set in the process of S4614 (in some cases, the process of S4616) is both a temporary stop symbol and a fixed stop symbol.

As described above, the effect symbol 8 of this embodiment does not have a continuous sequence of the same colors except for the sequence of "9" and "1" that are continuous in the scroll display order, and thus is a reach symbol. If is "1" or "9", it may be determined by S4617 that the color is the same (green in this example), but the reach symbol is any of "2" to "8". In some cases, S4617 does not determine that they are the same color.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4613 that the SP reach is achieved (YES in S4613), that is, when the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 related to the current deviation variation effect is any of the deviation SP reach A to C. It is determined whether or not the same color development is performed when shifting to the development production in the super reach production (S4618). The same color development is the same as in the case of the jackpot SP reach explained in S4605 described above. Then, when it is determined that the same color development is performed (YES in S4618), it is determined whether or not the reach symbol set in S4612 is "3" or "7" (S4619), otherwise (NO in S4619). ), As the third stop symbol for temporary stop before the execution of the development effect (before the start of re-variation), a symbol that is different from the reach symbol set in S4612 and has the same symbol color, that is, a "development chance eye" is configured. A symbol is set (S4620), and as a third stop symbol for a fixed stop after the development effect is executed, a symbol of "+1 frame" is set with respect to the reach symbol, that is, a symbol constituting a different color reach deviation (S4620). S4621). By the processing of S4621, it becomes possible to exclude the symbol types constituting the development chance eyes (same color reach outliers) from the symbol types that can be set as the stop effect symbols of the temporarily stopped effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 becomes the development chance. It is possible to limit the temporary stop with the eyes (out of reach of the same color). The processing of S4620 is the same as the case of the same color development of the jackpot SP reach described in S4606 described above, except that "3" and "7" are not included as the reach symbols. Further, the third stop symbol for fixed stop set in the process of S4621 is also a temporary stop symbol after the development effect is executed.

Here, in this embodiment, when the reach is out of SP reach and the reach symbol is "3" or "7" (red symbol), the same color development is not performed. Therefore, even if it is determined that the same color development is performed in S4618, if the reach symbol is "3" or "7" (YES in S4619), the processing of S4620 is not performed. That is, the reach symbol becomes "3" or "7" and the same color development is performed only in the case of the jackpot SP reach. Therefore, in the super reach production, if the reach is established with the red symbol of "3" or "7", and then the production symbol 8 is temporarily stopped at the development chance eye (same color reach missed eye), it is a big hit at that point. It will be confirmed.

On the other hand, when it is judged that the same color development is not performed in S4618 (NO in S4618) and when it is judged in S4619 that the reach symbol is "3" or "7" (YES in S4619). , Similar to the above-mentioned S4607 to S4609, a process (S4622 to S4624) for temporarily stopping the effect symbol 8 at the “different color reach deviation” is performed before the development effect. That is, processing (S4622 to S4624) is performed to prevent the effect symbol 8 from temporarily stopping at the development chance eye (same color reach deviation eye) even though the SP reach does not involve the same color development. By this processing, it becomes possible to exclude the symbol types constituting the development chance eye (same color reach outlier) from the symbol types that can be set as the stop effect symbol of the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped, and the effect symbol 8 is the development chance eye. It is possible to limit the temporary stop at (out of reach of the same color). Then, as the third stop symbol for the fixed stop after the development effect is executed, a symbol of "+1 frame" is set for the reach symbol (S4621). After the treatment of S4621, the main treatment is completed through the treatment of S4617 described above. As a result, with the end of the deviation variation effect related to the deviation SP reach, the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped at the mode in which the development chance eye (same color reach deviation eye) is not formed, that is, the different color reach deviation effect.

On the other hand, when the deviation effect this time is a non-reach variation effect (NO in S4611), that is, when it is a simple deviation variation effect without reach effect, the process proceeds to S4625 shown in FIG. In S4625, it is determined whether or not the chance eye notice is currently being executed (S4625). Here, in this embodiment, in the above-mentioned chance eye notice setting process (S4400), it is determined whether or not to execute the chance eye notice, and the chance eye notice pattern is set when the chance eye notice is executed. During the chance eye notice execution period, there is no reach until the target hold that triggered the execution of the chance eye notice is exhausted, and the chance eye notice, that is, the chance eye stop display (Fixed suspension) will be carried out. In response to this, in S4625, whether or not the chance eye notice execution period is currently in progress, that is, whether or not the current out-of-order fluctuation effect is the out-of-order fluctuation effect during the chance eye notice execution period accompanied by the chance eye notice. Judge whether or not.

If it is determined by S4625 that the chance eye notice is being executed (YES in S4625), the chance eye according to the chance eye notice pattern is stopped and displayed (confirmed) based on the chance eye notice pattern set in S4457 described above. In order to stop), as the first to third stop symbols, a symbol (chance symbol symbol) constituting the chance eye is determined and set (S4626). Specifically, for example, when the chance notice pattern A2 is set (see FIG. 47 (a) and FIG. 48 (a)), a green symbol constituting an out-of-order mode such as "155" or "159" is displayed. Set. Further, when the chance notice pattern C3 is set (see FIG. 47 (c) and FIG. 48 (c)), if the stop display of the chance eye is the first time, an outlier mode such as "246" or "468" is used. Set the blue symbol that constitutes the above, set the green symbol that constitutes the detachment mode such as "155" or "159" for the second time, and set the detachment mode such as "337" or "733" for the third time. Set the red pattern that composes. When the chance eye notice (chance eye stop display) is performed twice or more, and the chance eyes that are stopped and displayed at each time are the same color in succession (chance eye notice patterns B1, B3, B5, C1, C2) , C4 to C6), the outcomes of chances may or may not be the same. The chance symbol set in S4626 is both a temporary stop symbol and a fixed stop symbol.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4625 that the chance eye notice execution period is not in progress (NO in S4625), that is, the out-of-order fluctuation effect this time is an out-of-range fluctuation effect without a chance eye notice and a reach effect (simple out-of-order fluctuation effect). ), Each of the first to third stop symbols is set (S4627). In S4627, the first stop symbol determination random number, the second stop symbol determination random number, the third stop symbol determination random number, which are a kind of the effect symbol determination random numbers acquired in the above-mentioned S4501, and the first stop symbol determination (not shown) are determined. Based on the table, the second stop symbol determination table, and the third stop symbol determination table, each of the first to third stop symbols is selected and set according to the selection rate determined in each table.

Next, in S4628, whether or not the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L) and the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) of the first to third stop symbols set in S4627 have the same number. If it is determined whether or not the symbol has the same number (YES in S4628), the second stop symbol set in S4627 is changed to a symbol of "+1 frame" for the symbol (S4629). As a result, it is possible to prevent the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol from forming the reach symbol, that is, the effect symbol 8 from being fixedly stopped at the reach deviation.

Next, in S4630, it is determined whether or not the first to third stop symbols set by the processing of S4627 and S4629 are all symbols of the same color (S4630), and if they are not the same color symbols (NO in S4630). If the pattern has the same color (YES in S4630), the process of S4629 is performed again, and if it is determined in S4630 that the pattern does not have the same color (NO in S4630), the process ends. The processing of S4629 after the determination of the same color by S4630 is a processing for avoiding that the effect symbol 8 is fixedly stopped at the chance eye (the same color deviation).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4628 that the first stop symbol (left effect symbol 8L) and the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R) set in S4627 do not have the same number (NO in S4628). , Judges whether the 1st to 3rd stop symbols set in S4627 are all symbols of the same color (S4631), and if they are not the same color symbols (NO in S4631), this process is completed and the same color If the symbol is (YES in S4631), the third stop symbol set in S4627 is changed to a symbol of "+1 frame" for the symbol (S4632), and the processing of S4631 is performed again to perform the processing of S4631. If it is determined that the symbols do not have the same color (NO in S4631), this process ends. The process of S4632 after the determination of the same color by S4631 is a process for preventing the effect symbol 8 from being fixedly stopped at the chance eye (out of the same color). In this way, each stop symbol set in the processing of S4627 (in some cases, the processing of S4629 and S4632) is both a temporary stop symbol and a fixed stop symbol.

In the variable effect (variation display of the effect symbol 8) executed based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 according to the stop effect symbol set by the above stop symbol effect process (S4506), the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped. Or it will be fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) that executes the processing related to the variation display and the stop display (temporary stop, fixed stop) of the effect symbol 8 is the “variation effect execution means” or “variation effect execution means”. It can be said that it functions as a "stop setting means", a "variation mode setting means", a "result display mode setting means", and the like.

[Action and effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R have the same color as the random pattern (non-specific mode) as the chance eye (special display), and the chance eye is changed. At the end of the effect (variable display of the effect symbol 8), a chance notice to stop the display can be executed. This chance notice is that at least two or more special figure reservations are stored, all the special figure reservations stored before the target hold are out-of-holds, and the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the out-of-order hold is All can be executed on the condition that they are all "out-of-reach fluctuation patterns". That is, during the chance eye notice execution period, at least, the reach effect is not performed before the target hold that triggered the execution of the chance eye notice is exhausted.

Under such a rule of chance eye notice, in a situation where the chance eye notice is not performed (when the chance eye notice is not being executed), the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed in a disengaged manner after the reach effect. When the deviation effect to be performed, that is, the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern of the deviation reach A to C and the deviation SP reach A to C (the deviation effect variation effect) is performed, the fixed stop display is displayed in the variation effect. As the effect symbol (stop effect symbol) to be performed, a stop effect symbol in a mode (different color mode) that does not form a chance eye is set (see FIG. 45). Further, under the same circumstances, if the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern of the deviation SP reach A to C (the deviation effect SP reach variation effect) and the same color development is not performed during the variation effect, the variation effect is performed during the variation effect. As the effect symbol to be temporarily stopped and displayed (stop effect symbol), a stop effect symbol in a mode (different color mode) that does not constitute a development chance eye is set (see FIG. 45). That is, as the stop effect symbol in these cases, among the symbol types "1" to "9" constituting the effect symbol 8, the symbol types that do not constitute the chance eye or the development chance eye can be set, and those chances can be set. The pattern types that make up the eyes are excluded. In other words, the setting of the symbol type that constitutes the chance eye and the development chance eye (the setting of the mode that constitutes the chance eye) is restricted. Therefore, in these cases, the effect symbol 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) is always stopped and displayed at the "different color reach outlier", and is not stopped and displayed at the chance eye or the development chance eye. It becomes. As a result, when a variable effect based on the out-of-reach pattern is performed, it is eliminated that the fixed stop display of the effect symbol 8 according to the mode constituting the chance eye appears (meaninglessly) regardless of the chance eye notice. It becomes possible to prevent the effect of the chance eye notice from being impaired.

In particular, in this embodiment, the variation effect related to the variation display of the special symbol performed before the target hold digestion during the chance eye notice execution period is the “reach-less out-of-reach variation effect”, so that the effect symbol 8 is subjected to the reach effect. It will not stop at the chance. In such a specification, if it is assumed that the effect symbol 8 can be confirmed and stopped at the chance eye after the reach effect, the chance eye is displayed even if there is no target hold that triggers the execution of the chance eye notice. It does not indicate the degree of expectation of a big hit regarding the reservation of special figures. If the player knows that the chance eye that is confirmed and stopped after the reach production is irrelevant to the fluctuation display from the next time onward, the player's expectation for the chance eye will be disappointing, and on the contrary, it will be a hobby of the game. It may lead to a decrease. In this regard, in this embodiment, when the variation effect based on the out-of-reach pattern is performed, the effect symbol 8 is always fixedly stopped at the "different color reach out-of-eye", so such a concern can be eliminated. It is possible.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the variable effect accompanied by the super reach effect, that is, in the variable effect based on the variable effect pattern of SP reach A to C, after the reach is established, the effect symbol 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) ) Temporarily stopped at the development chance eye (same color reach missed eye), then the middle production symbol 8C resumed the variable display, and after executing the development production with higher expectation of big hit than before the restart (before the temporary stop). Therefore, the effect symbols 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) are fixedly stopped in a manner according to the result of the hit / fail determination. As a result, by displaying the effect symbol 8 as a temporary stop at the development chance eye during the reach production, it is possible to realize a game playability such that the development effect with a high expectation of big hit can be executed, and the temporary stop at the development chance eye. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by drawing the player's attention to the display.

In particular, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the effect symbol 8 does not stop at the chance eye (same color deviation) in the variable effect based on the definite reach pattern, but the effect symbol 8 is set before the definite stop. If a temporary stop is made at the development chance eye (same color reach deviation), the development production will be performed after that. For this reason, the "same color reach out-of-eyes" during the reach production will be confirmed to be a development production that raises the expectation of big hits, in addition to the "same-color out-of-eyes" in the chance eye notice (no reach out-of-range variable production). It is possible to give a meaning that it is a chance eye (development chance eye). In this way, the production symbol 8 can be temporarily stopped at the development chance eye (meaningful chance eye during the reach production) that suggests the execution of the development effect during the reach production, so that the meaningless chance eye is confirmed. It is possible to increase the variation of the chance eye production while eliminating the stop.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the same color development is performed in the jackpot variation effect accompanied by the super reach effect, that is, the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern of the jackpot SP reach A to C, the reach symbol is In any of "1" to "9", the production symbol 8 is temporarily stopped at the development chance. That is, as a development chance eye, any of the blue symbol ("2" "4" "6" "8"), the green symbol ("1" "5" "9") and the red symbol ("3" "7") It is intended to temporarily stop the same color reach missed eye. On the other hand, when the same color development is performed in the deviation effect with the super reach effect, that is, the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern of the deviation SP reach A to C, when the reach symbol is "3" or "7". Except for, the production symbol 8 is temporarily stopped at the development chance. That is, in the out-of-SP reach, as a development chance eye, the same-color reach out-of-eye of the blue symbol ("2" "4" "6" "8") or the green symbol ("1" "5" "9") is temporarily stopped. The red pattern ("3", "7") does not temporarily stop the same color reach deviation. Therefore, if the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped and displayed at the development chance eye (red reach miss eye) of the red symbol during the reach effect, the jackpot is confirmed (promised) at that point. As a result, it is possible to add the meaning of determining the jackpot depending on the symbol type that constitutes the development chance eye, so that the player's interest is attracted to the development chance eye type (symbol type) and the game interest is improved. It is possible to plan.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the following, the points different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the points common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

First, the correspondence between the jackpot mode of the effect symbol 8 and the jackpot type is partially different between the above-described embodiment and the present embodiment (Example 2). That is, in the above-described first embodiment, the 6R second jackpot and the jackpot corresponding to the RUB are doublets of any of "111", "333", "555", and "999" (doublets of odd numbers other than "7"). ), And the jackpot mode corresponding to the 6R 3rd to 5th jackpots and the 16R 11th jackpot is any of "222", "444", "666", and "888" (doublet of even numbered symbols). That is, the probability variation jackpots other than the 16R 1st jackpot and the 2R 10th jackpot are doublets of "odd symbols" other than "7", and the normal jackpots (non-probability variation jackpots) other than the 2R 12th jackpot are doublets of "even symbols". I was getting doublet. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the jackpot mode of the effect symbol 8 corresponding to the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots, the RUB and the 16R 11th jackpots is doublet of odd-numbered symbols or even-numbered symbols other than "7". .. That is, in this embodiment, for the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots, RUB and 16R 11th jackpots, symbols other than "7" ("1" to "6" are used regardless of the jackpot type (probability variable jackpot, normal jackpot). , "8", and "9") are the doublets of the effect symbol 8.

Further, the content of the stop effect symbol setting process is partially different between the above-described first embodiment and the present embodiment. 50 and 51 are flowcharts showing the stop effect symbol setting process (S5506) of this embodiment. FIG. 50 replaces FIG. 44 of Example 1, and FIG. 51 replaces FIG. 45 of Example 1. Of the stop effect symbol setting processing (S4506) of the first embodiment, the processing shown in FIG. 46 (processing in the case of the non-reach-out deviation effect) is also common to this embodiment.

In the stop effect symbol setting process (S5506) of this embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the current variation effect is a jackpot variation effect (S5601), but the processes of S5601 to S5604 are S4602 to S4602 of Example 1. Since it is the same as S4604, the description is omitted. Then, when the S5603 determines that the variation mode (variation effect pattern) related to the current jackpot variation effect is SP reach (YES in S5603), a temporary stop display is displayed before shifting to the development effect in the variation effect. Whether or not the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C) to be used is a symbol of "+1 frame" with respect to the reach symbol, that is, the temporary stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is "medium symbol + 1 frame reach loss". Is determined (S5605).

Here, in this embodiment, the mode (symbol combination) of the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped before the development effect in the SP reach is set to "+1 frame" or "-" with respect to the reach symbol regardless of the type of the reach symbol. It is supposed to be a "one frame" pattern. Therefore, the "middle symbol + 1 frame reach missed eye" means, for example, "121", "454", "919", and the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R that constitute the reach symbol. This refers to an out-of-order mode in which the middle effect symbol 8C is a symbol one frame ahead in the scroll display order (ascending order) with respect to the (second stop symbol). On the other hand, in this embodiment, there is also a "middle symbol-1 frame reach missed eye", but this is a left effect symbol constituting the reach symbol, for example, "212", "434", "191", etc. This refers to an out-of-order mode in which the middle effect symbol 8C is one frame before in the scroll display order (ascending order) with respect to 8L (first stop symbol) and right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol). It should be noted that the "medium symbol +1 frame reach deviation" is also referred to as "+1 frame reach deviation", and the "middle symbol-1 frame reach deviation" is also referred to as "-1 frame reach deviation".

The determination of S5605 is performed based on the fluctuation effect pattern set in S4505 (see FIG. 43) described above, and the variation effect pattern of SP reach that temporarily stops the effect symbol 8 at "+1 frame reach deviation" is used. If it is set, the judgment result of S5605 becomes an affirmative judgment, and if the fluctuation effect pattern of SP reach that temporarily stops the effect symbol 8 at "-1 frame reach deviation" is set, the determination of S5605 The result is a negative decision. That is, as the variable effect pattern related to the SP reach, a pattern in which the temporary stop before the development effect is set as "+1 frame reach deviation" and a pattern in which the temporary stop before the development production is set as "-1 frame reach deviation" are provided in advance, and which pattern is The mode of the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped is determined depending on whether it is set in the above-mentioned S4505.

Then, when it is determined in S5605 that the temporary stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is "+1 frame reach deviation" (YES in S5605), as the third stop symbol for temporary stop, "+1" with respect to the reach symbol. Set the design of "frame" (S5606). For example, if the reach symbol is "1", "2" is set, if the reach symbol is "5", "6" is set, and if the reach symbol is "9", "1" is set. On the other hand, when it is determined that the temporary stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is not set to "+1 frame reach deviation" (NO in S5605), that is, when it is set to "-1 frame reach deviation", the third stop for temporary stop As a symbol, a symbol of "-1 frame" is set for the reach symbol (S5607). For example, if the reach symbol is "2", "1" is set, if the reach symbol is "5", "4" is set, and if the reach symbol is "1", "9" is set. When the reach symbol is "1" or "9", the production symbol 8 is temporarily stopped at the "same color reach missed eye" by the green symbol of "191" or "919", that is, the "development chance eye". It will be.

Next, in S5608, as the third stop symbol for the fixed stop after the development effect is executed, a symbol constituting the jackpot mode corresponding to the jackpot type related to the current variation effect is set (S5608), and this process is completed. The processing of S5608 is the same as that of S4610 of Example 1.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the above-mentioned S5601 that the current fluctuation effect is not a jackpot variation effect (NO in S5601), that is, when the deviation effect is a deviation effect, the deviation effect is a variation effect with reach (reach deviation variation). Judge whether it is (directing) or not (S5609), if not (NO in S5609), move to the processing after S4625 shown in FIG. 46, and if so (YES in S5609), the outlier reach. The display mode of the effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped, fixed stop) by the variable effect is changed so that the third stop symbol (middle effect symbol 8C) has a reach symbol (left effect symbol 8L, right effect symbol 8R). It is determined whether to use the "+1 frame reach missed eye" which is the symbol of "+1 frame" or the "-1 frame reach missed eye" which is the symbol of "-1 frame" for the reach symbol (S5610, S5614). ..

Here, the determination of S5610 and S5614 is performed based on the variation effect pattern set in the above-mentioned S4505 (see FIG. 43). In this embodiment, as an out-of-order mode of the effect symbol 8 that can be fixedly stopped by the variation effect (out-of-reach variation effect) based on the variation effect pattern of the out-of-reach reach A to C and the out-of-order SP reach A to C, "+1 frame reach outlier". , "-1 frame reach deviation" and other reach deviations (± 2 to 7 frame reach deviations) are provided, and any of these reach deviations (reach deviation mode) is used as the production pattern. This is because whether to stop and display 8 is determined according to the variation effect pattern related to the out-of-reach variation effect set in S4505 described above. As for "+1 frame reach deviation" and "-1 frame reach deviation", the deviation SP reach is easier to select than the deviation reach (normal reach) (selection rate: high). It should be noted that the display mode (symbol combination, roll) of the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped before the development effect in the out-of-SP reach is the same as that of the fixed stop. In addition, "± 2 to 7 frame reach missed eyes" means that the third stop symbol (middle effect symbol 8C) is in scroll display order (ascending order) with respect to the reach symbol (left effect symbol 8L and right effect symbol 8R). , "2 to 7 frames" ahead of the reach, which is the design, and "2 to 7 frames" before the design, which is the reach out of reach.

When it is determined in S5610 that the display mode of the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (temporary stop, fixed stop) in the current reach out-of-reach variation effect is "+1 frame reach out-of-eye" (YES in S5610), the first not shown. A reach symbol determination table is set (S5611), a reach symbol is selected and set based on the table and the reach symbol determination random number acquired in S4501 (S5612). Here, as described above, the color arrangement of the numerical symbols "1" to "9" constituting the effect symbol 8 is "green (1)" "blue (2)" "red (" in order from "1". "3)" "blue (4)" "green (5)" "blue (6)" "red (7)" "blue (8)" "green (9)". That is, except for the sequence of "9" and "1" that are continuous in the scroll display order, the same color is not a continuous sequence. In other words, the sequence of "9" and "1" is a sequence in which the same color (green) is continuous. Therefore, in the reach out-of-reach variation effect, if the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed at "+1 frame reach out-of-eye", if the reach symbol is "9", the third stop symbol (middle effect symbol 8C) is ". 1 ”, and the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (stop effect symbols) that are stopped and displayed are all green“ same color reach missed eyes ”. In this case, the colors of the three symbols are all the same, and the mode is the same as the chance eye (out of the same color) in the chance eye notice (the mode that constitutes the chance eye). "Same color out of sight" will appear.

Therefore, in this embodiment, a reach symbol determination table (first reach symbol determination table) is provided in which symbol types (“1” to “8”) excluding “9” are defined as symbol types that can be set as reach symbols. ing. By setting this first reach symbol determination table in S5611, "9" is no longer set as the reach symbol in S5612 (the setting of "9" as the reach symbol is restricted), and the reach symbol in this case is restricted. Is any of "1" to "8" (S5612). In this way, by setting the first reach symbol determination table in S5611, the symbol types constituting the development chance eye (same color reach outlier) are excluded from the symbol types that can be set as the stop effect symbol of the effect symbol 8. It becomes possible to restrict the temporary stop of the production symbol 8 at the development chance eye (same color reach deviation eye).

Next, in S5613, a symbol that is “+1 frame” with respect to the reach symbol set in S5612 is set as the third stop symbol (S5613), and this processing is completed. As a result, in the display mode of the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped or stopped and displayed by the temporary stop or the fixed stop in the deviation variation effect, the middle effect symbol 8C is one frame ahead of the reach symbol (left effect symbol 8L and right effect symbol 8R). It becomes "+1 frame different color reach out of reach" which becomes the pattern of. Specifically, "121 (green blue green)" "232 (blue red blue)" "343 (red blue red)" "454 (blue green blue)" "565 (green blue green)" "676 (blue red blue)" It is either "787 (red, blue, red)" or "898 (blue, green, blue)". That is, the setting of the "same color reach outlier", which is a mode constituting the chance eye, and the stop display (temporary stop, fixed stop) thereof are restricted.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5610 that the display mode of the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (temporary stop, fixed stop) in the current reach out-of-reach variation effect is not "+1 frame reach out-of-eye" (NO in S5610). It is determined whether or not the "-1 frame reach missed eye" is set (S5614). Then, when it is determined that "-1 frame reach deviation" (YES in S5614), a second reach symbol determination table (S5615) (not shown) is set, and the table and the reach symbol determination random number acquired in S4501 are used. Select a reach symbol based on it and set it (S5616). Here, the second reach symbol determination table has the same purpose as the first reach symbol determination table described above, that is, as a reach symbol in order to avoid stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 at the “same color reach deviation”. It defines the symbol types that can be set. Specifically, in the second reach symbol determination table, symbol types ("2" to "9") excluding "1" are defined as symbol types that can be set as reach symbols. By setting this second reach symbol determination table in S5615, in S5616, "1" is no longer set as the reach symbol (the setting of "1" as the reach symbol is restricted), and the reach symbol in this case is restricted. Is any of "2" to "9" (S5616). In this way, by setting the second reach symbol determination table in S5615, the symbol types that constitute the development chance eye (same color reach deviation) are excluded from the symbol types that can be set as the stop effect symbol of the effect symbol 8. It becomes possible to restrict the temporary stop of the production symbol 8 at the development chance eye (same color reach deviation eye).

Next, in S5617, a symbol that is “-1 frame” with respect to the reach symbol set in S5616 is set as the third stop symbol (S5617), and this processing is completed. As a result, in the display mode of the effect symbol 8 that is temporarily stopped or stopped and displayed by the temporary stop or the fixed stop in the deviation variation effect, the middle effect symbol 8C is one frame before the reach symbol (left effect symbol 8L and right effect symbol 8R). It becomes the pattern of "-1 frame different color reach out of reach". Specifically, "212 (blue green blue)" "323 (red blue red)" "434 (blue red blue)" "545 (green blue green)" "656 (blue green blue)" "767 (red blue red)" It is either "878 (blue red blue)" or "989 (green blue green)". That is, the setting of the "same color reach outlier", which is a mode constituting the chance eye, and the stop display (temporary stop, fixed stop) thereof are restricted.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5614 that the display mode of the effect symbol 8 to be stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped, fixed stop) in the current reach out-of-reach variation effect is not set to "-1 frame reach out-of-eye" (S5614). NO), the display mode of the effect symbol 8 for which the stop display (temporary stop, fixed stop) is displayed in the reach out-of-reach variation effect this time is "± 2 to 7 frames out of reach". In this case, in S5618, a third reach symbol determination table (not shown) is set (S5618), a reach symbol is selected and set based on the table and the reach symbol determination random number acquired in S4501 (S5618). S5619). Here, the third reach symbol determination table defines the symbol types that can be set as the reach symbols as "1" to "9". That is, the third reach symbol determination table is a table used when the symbol type of the reach symbol is not limited.

Next, in S5620, a symbol that is “± 2 to 7 frames” with respect to the reach symbol set in S5619 is set as the third stop symbol (S5620). The symbol selection of "± 2 to 7 frames" is performed based on the variation effect pattern (here, the out-of-reach variation effect pattern) set in S4505 described above, the third stop symbol determination table (not shown), and the like. be able to. Next, in S5621, whether or not the reach symbol (left effect symbol 8L and right effect symbol 8R) set in S5619 and the third stop symbol (middle effect symbol 8C) set in S5620 are all the same color. That is, it is determined whether or not it is a "same color reach deviation" (S5621).

Here, when the reach symbol is any of "1" to "9" and the third stop symbol of "± 2 to 7 frames" is set for the reach symbol, the reach out-of-reach variation effect is achieved. The display mode of the effect symbol 8 for stop display (temporary stop, fixed stop) is, for example, "different color reach out of sight" such as "181 (green blue green)" or "272 (blue red blue)", or " "Same color reach deviation" such as "242 (blue blue blue)" and "373 (red red red)", but in this case, "same color reach deviation" other than "191" and "919" It becomes "out of reach". The "same color reach deviation" of "191" and "919" is excluded when the reach symbol is "1" and the third stop symbol of "± 2 to 7 frames" is "± 2 to 7 frames" for the reach symbol. This is because it does not become "9", and when the reach symbol is "9", the third stop symbol of "± 2 to 7 frames" does not become "1" with respect to the reach symbol. On the other hand, for example, when the reach symbol is "1" or "9", the third stop symbol may be "5". In this case, "151 (green green green)" or "959 (green)". (Green-green) ”can be the“ same color reach out of sight ”.

When it is determined in S5621 that it is not "same color reach outlier" (it is "different color reach outlier") (NO in S5621), when this process is completed and it is determined that it is "same color reach outlier" (S5621). Yes), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation effect pattern related to the current reach out-of-reach variation effect is SP reach (out-of-reach SP reach) (S5622). If it is not SP reach (NO in S5622), the third stop symbol set in S5620 is changed to a symbol of "+1 frame" with respect to the symbol (S5623), and this process is completed. By the processing of S5623, it is possible to remove the symbol types constituting the development chance eye (same color reach out-of-eye) from the symbol types that can be set as the stop production symbol of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 becomes the development chance eye (same color). It is possible to restrict the stop display (temporary stop, fixed stop) at the reach). As a result, the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed (temporary stop, fixed stop) with "different color reach outliers".

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5622 that the SP reach is achieved (YES in S5622), the third stop symbol set in S5620 is used as the third stop symbol for the fixed stop after the development effect is executed in the super reach effect. On the other hand, a symbol of "+1 frame" is set (S5624), and this process ends. That is, the third stop symbol for temporary stop before the execution of the development effect (before the transition) in the super reach effect is the symbol set in S5620, and the third stop symbol for the fixed stop after the execution of the development effect is S5620. The symbol is set to "+1 frame" with respect to the set third stop symbol. As a result, the same color development is performed, which shifts to the development production after the temporary stop of the development chance eye (same color reach deviation eye) as in the first embodiment described above, and after the development production, the production symbol 8 is "different in color". It will be confirmed and stopped at the "out of reach". By the processing of S5624, it is possible to exclude the symbol types constituting the development chance eye (same color reach outlier) from the symbol types that can be set as the stop effect symbol for the fixed stop of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is developed. It is possible to limit the fixed stop at the chance eye (the same color reach missed eye).

[Action and effect of Example 2]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-mentioned Example (Example 2) can also exert the same action and effect as that of the above-mentioned Example 1, but in this example, the variation effect based on the out-of-reach pattern ( When the reach out-of-reach variation effect) is performed and the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed (temporary stop, fixed stop) at "+1 frame reach out-of-eye" or "-1 frame reach out-of-eye" in the reach out-of-reach variation effect. Reach symbol determination table (No. 1) in which reach symbol types (“1” or “9” in this embodiment) that can constitute “same color reach missed eyes” (chance eyes) are excluded in advance when selecting (setting) the reach symbols of By using the 1st reach symbol determination table and the 2nd reach symbol determination table), the effect symbol 8 constitutes the chance eye (same color reach deviation eye) in the reach out-of-reach variation effect, and the stop display (temporary stop, confirmation) It is supposed to avoid stopping). In this way, by using the reach symbol determination table in which the reach symbol types that can constitute the chance eye are excluded in advance, the fixed stop display of the effect symbol 8 according to the mode that constitutes the chance eye is irrespective of the chance eye notice (meaninglessly). ) It is possible to increase the certainty of preventing it from appearing.

Further, also in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, in the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern of the outlier SP reach, the effect symbol 8 is "same color reach outlier" before the execution of the development effect. In other words, it is possible to temporarily stop at the "development chance eye", and after the temporary stop of the "development chance eye", the development production is performed (see S5621, S5622, S5624). In addition to this, in the present embodiment, the "same color reach deviation" of "191" and "919" is excluded from the "same color reach deviation" that can be temporarily stopped by the reach deviation variation effect. On the other hand, in the variable effect based on the variable effect pattern of the jackpot SP reach, when the reach symbol is "1" or "9", the "same color reach missed eye" (development chance) by the green symbol of "191" or "919". The effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped at the eye). Therefore, in this embodiment, after the start of the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 8, when the reach is established with the symbol type of "1" or "9" by the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R, the reach is established. At that point, the jackpot is confirmed, and the same-color reach misses of "191" or "919" that are temporarily stopped after that are "same-color reach misses of the jackpot confirmed". As a result, also in this embodiment, while preventing the fixed stop display of the effect symbol 8 according to the mode constituting the chance eye from appearing (meaninglessly) regardless of the chance eye notice, the reach is established or the same color by a specific symbol type. It is possible to add meanings such as confirmation of development production and confirmation of big hit to the out-of-reach, and it is possible to increase the variation of the chance eye production.

Although Examples 1 and 2 have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to the wording described in each claim as long as the scope described in each claim is not deviated. However, it extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them, and it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the chance eye (special display) is configured by the color of the effect symbol 8, but the mode of the chance eye is not limited to this. For example, when a character is attached to each symbol (for example, each symbol of "1" to "9") constituting the effect symbol 8, it is possible to classify the outlier mode (chance eye) according to the type of the character, and there are three. The chance eyes may be configured by the combination of the characters attached to each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R. That is, as long as the player has a rule that can be recognized as a chance eye, the mode of the chance eye does not matter.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect symbol 8 is "same color reach" in the fixed stop of the effect symbol 8 due to the end of the out-of-reach variation effect and the temporary stop of the effect symbol 8 when the same color development is not performed in the SP reach. As a method for avoiding the stop display in the "out of sight" (a mode constituting the chance eye), the number of frames of the third stop symbol is increased by +1 (or -1) when setting the stop effect symbol. .. The number of frames for adjustment for avoiding such "same color reach deviation" is not limited to the embodiment, and any number of frames can be used as long as the number of frames can avoid "same color reach deviation". Absent.

In addition, when the effect symbol 8 (stop effect symbol) that is stopped and displayed at the reach deviation constitutes the "same color reach deviation", the dedicated stop symbol used only in that case as the third stop symbol. May be set to avoid (restrict) the stop display of the same color reach deviation. That is, the third stop symbol may be configured to be replaced with another dedicated stop symbol that is not normally displayed (used). As the dedicated stop symbol, for example, a symbol (so-called "blank symbol") that does not make any sense even if it is displayed in combination with a numerical symbol, such as a "star" or "rice mark" whose size is smaller than the numerical symbol. It can be illustrated. This also makes it possible to prevent the effect symbol 8 from being stopped and displayed in the “same color reach out-of-eye” (a mode constituting the chance eye).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern of the SP reach, after the reach is established, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped in the detached mode (reach deviation), and then the middle effect symbol is used. An example is shown in which the 8C resumes the variable display, executes a development effect during the variable display, and then stops the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R in a manner according to the result of the hit / fail judgment. That is, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2, the number of executions of the temporary stop in the SP reach was set to 1, and the number of executions of the development effect accompanying the execution was also set to 1. The number of times these temporary stops and development effects are executed is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various times can be set according to the variable effect pattern. For example, the number of temporary stops may be different depending on the type of SP reach. In this case, the larger the number of times the temporary stop or the development effect is executed, the higher the expectation of a big hit can be made. .. It is possible to apply the present invention even in a form in which the number of executions of such temporary stop and development effect is a plurality of times.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the variation effect based on the variation effect pattern of the SP reach, the middle effect symbol 8C changes after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped in the detached mode (reach deviation). Although the display was supposed to be restarted, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may restart the variable display. In this case, for each of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R stop symbols (stop effect symbols) that are stopped and displayed after re-variation, the stop symbols set at the start of the variation effect in the above-mentioned stop effect symbol setting process are used. It is possible to display the stop again, or to set the stop symbol related to the stop display again in the same manner as the above-mentioned stop effect symbol setting process.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is set to "P1 to P22", and among them, the fluctuation patterns (P1 to P6, P8 to P10, P12 to P17, P19 to P21) having a fluctuation time of 30,000 ms or more are defined. Although it was assumed that the reach effect could be executed, the special figure fluctuation time in which the reach effect can be executed is not limited to the embodiment, and the type of the special figure variation pattern (variation time) in which the reach effect can be executed. -The number and the type and number of variable production patterns accompanied by reach production are not limited to the examples.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect symbol 8 is a number symbol of "1" to "9", of which "3" and "7" are red symbols, "1", "5" and "9" are green symbols, and " 2 "," 4 "," 6 ", and" 8 "were blue symbols, but the symbol color is not limited to this, and the number of colors is not limited to 3 colors, but 2 colors. However, it may be four or more colors. In short, the number and types of the colors are not limited as long as it is possible to adopt the pattern color mode that can form the chance eye (special display).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the numerical symbols of "1" to "9" are arranged in ascending order, the color arrangement is "green (1)", "blue (2)", and "red (3) in order from" 1 ". ) ”“ Blue (4) ”“ Green (5) ”“ Blue (6) ”“ Red (7) ”“ Blue (8) ”“ Green (9) ”. That is, the same color (green) is continuous only in the arrangement of "9" and "1" that are continuous in the scroll display order, and the same color is not continuous in the other arrangements. That is, in the above-described embodiment, the location where the same color is continuous is defined as one location of "9" and "1". In this respect, the place where the same color is continuous is not limited to one place, and as long as all the symbols are not continuous with the same color, there may be two or more places.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure hold storage unit is read out for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball, and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined. Although it was supposed to be (preliminary determination) ("Starting ball entry processing (S205)". See FIGS. 11, 13, etc.), the predetermination method is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure reservation storage unit, a main control unit or a sub-control unit stores an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on the start-in ball) to be determined in advance. It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the acquired information stored in the storage area (predetermination storage unit) may be determined (predetermined). In this case, by storing the result of the pre-determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub-control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information (acquired information stored in another storage area) used for the pre-determination.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited to this. It may be a control process of preferentially digesting the hold over the second special figure hold, a so-called special figure 1 priority digestion control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control process, a so-called ball entry order (memory order) digestion control process. Further, the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold may be performed as a control process that can be executed in parallel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been exemplified by applying the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to. For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a probability change operation port, and a probability variation function is provided based on whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area (V passage) during the big hit game. It is possible to apply the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V confirmation machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a game ball that has a specific area (V area) in the large winning opening that can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and that is entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 or type 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed based on the passing through the V.

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Hereinafter, reference inventions for solving the above-mentioned problems, which are derived based on the embodiments (Examples) disclosed in the present specification, will be disclosed.

(1-1) A special means for determining the acquired information acquired based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a predetermined benefit can be given to the player. It is a game machine that enables games to be executed.
Identification information display means for displaying identification information and
A variable effect executing means capable of displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on the result of the determination and then displaying the identification information in a specific manner and stopping and displaying the identification information in a specific mode when the result of the determination is a specific result. With,
The variable effect executing means is
The identification information is variablely displayed in a variable mode selected from a plurality of predetermined variable modes, and the identification information can be stopped and displayed in a mode constituting a predetermined special display.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the identification information is variablely displayed in a specific variable mode, the identification information may be stopped and displayed in a mode that does not constitute the special display.

In the game machine of the above (1-1), the identification information is variablely displayed in a variable mode selected from a plurality of predetermined variable modes, and a predetermined special display is configured. The identification information can be stopped and displayed at. Then, when the identification information is variablely displayed in a specific variable mode, the identification information may be stopped and displayed in a mode that does not constitute a special display. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect of stopping and displaying the identification information in a mode constituting the special display from being impaired, and to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(1-2) In the game machine of (1-1) above
The identification information display means displays a plurality of identification information.
As the specific aspect, the plurality of identification information all have the same identification information.
The specific variation mode is a variation mode including a specific effect in which the identification information excluding one of the plurality of identification information is stopped in a mode constituting the specific mode and the one identification information is displayed in a variable manner. A game machine characterized by being.

In the game machine of the above (1-2), the identification information excluding one of the plurality of identification information is stopped in a mode constituting the specific mode, and the one identification information is changed and displayed. The mode is the above-mentioned "specific variation mode". That is, when the identification information is variablely displayed in a variable mode (specific variable mode) including a specific effect, the identification information may be stopped and displayed in a mode that does not constitute a special display. As a result, in the variable display of the identification information according to the variable mode (specific variable mode) including the specific effect, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display meaninglessly.

(1-3) In the game machine of (1-1) or (1-2) above,
As the specific variation mode, it has at least a first specific variation mode and a second specific variation mode.
The variable effect executing means is
When the identification information is variablely displayed in the first specific variation mode, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a mode constituting the special display and in a mode not constituting the special display. In some cases, there are
A gaming machine characterized in that when the identification information is variablely displayed in the second specific variable mode, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a mode that does not constitute the special display.

In the game machine of the above (1-3), as the specific variation mode, the variation mode in which the identification information may be stopped and displayed in the mode constituting the special display (first specific variation mode) and the mode in which the special display is not configured. It has a variation mode (second specific variation mode) in which the identification information is stopped and displayed. As a result, depending on the type of the specific variation mode, the identification information may be stopped and displayed in the mode constituting the special display, and the identification information may be stopped in the mode not constituting the special display. (When displaying), and can be provided.

(1-4) In the game machine of (1-3) above
The first specific variation mode includes a variation mode that can be selected based on the result of the determination being a specific result, and a variation mode that can be selected based on the result of the determination being a non-specific result. ,
The second specific variation mode is a gaming machine characterized in that the second specific variation mode comprises a variation mode that can be selected based on the result of the determination being a non-specific result.

In the game machine of the above (1-4), the second specific variation mode among the first specific variation mode and the second specific variation mode as the specific variation mode is based on the determination result being a non-specific result. It consists of selectable variation modes. As a result, when the identification information is variablely displayed in the second specific variable mode based on the non-specific result, it is possible to prevent the identification information from being stopped and displayed in the mode constituting the special display.

(1-5) In the game machine of (1-3) or (1-4) above
As a mode for stopping and displaying the identification information, there are a fixed stop display for deterministically stopping and displaying the identification information and a temporary stop display for temporarily stopping and displaying the identification information before the fixed stop display.
The variable effect executing means is
When the identification information is variablely displayed in the first specific variation mode, the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode constituting the special display, and then the identification information is fixedly stopped in a mode according to the result of the determination. It is possible to display
When the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner constituting the special display, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect in which the expectation for a specific result is higher than before the temporary stop display before the fixed stop display of the identification information. A game machine characterized by being there.

In the game machine of (1-5) above, when the identification information is variablely displayed in the first specific variable mode, the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode constituting the special display, and then in a mode according to the result of the determination. The identification information can be displayed as a fixed stop, and after this temporary stop display, a predetermined effect with a higher expectation for a specific result than before can be executed before the fixed stop display of the identification information. It has become. As a result, when the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode that constitutes the special display, it is possible to realize a playability in which a predetermined effect that raises expectations for a specific result can be executed thereafter. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the temporary stop display of the identification information according to the aspect constituting the above.

(1-6) In any one of the above (1-1) to (1-5)
Multiple types of identification information are provided, and
A stop setting means for selecting and setting an identification information type to be stopped and displayed from the plurality of types is provided.
The variation effect executing means stops and displays the identification information based on the identification information type set by the stop setting means.
The stop setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the identification information is variablely displayed in the specific variable mode, it is possible to set an identification information type that does not constitute the special display.

In the game machine (1-6) above, the identification information type selected from a plurality of types is set as the identification information type to be stopped and displayed, and the identification information is stopped and displayed based on the set identification information type. It has become. Then, when the identification information is variablely displayed in a specific variable mode, it is possible to set an identification information type that does not constitute a special display. As a result, in the variable display of the identification information according to the specific variable mode, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display meaninglessly.

(1-7) In the game machine of (1-6) above
Identification that can constitute the special display from the identification information types that can be set by the stop setting means when the identification information is variablely displayed in the specific variation mode based on the result of the determination being a non-specific result. A game machine characterized in that it is possible to exclude information types.

In the game machine of (1-7) above, when the variation display of the identification information according to the specific variation mode based on the non-specific result, the identification information type constituting the special display is excluded from the identification information types that can be set by the stop setting means. Is possible. As a result, in the variable display of the identification information according to the specific variation mode based on the non-specific result, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the mode that does not constitute the special display, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the mode that constitutes the special display. It becomes possible to avoid.

(1-8) In the game machine of (1-7) above
The stop setting means is set when the identification information type excluded from the settable identification information type is variablely displayed in the specific variation mode based on the determination result being the specific result. A game machine characterized by being able to play.

In the game machine (1-8) above, when the identification information is variablely displayed according to the specific variation mode based on the non-specific result, the identification information type excluded from the identification information types that can be set by the stop setting means is set as the specific result. It is possible to set when displaying the variation of the identification information according to the specific variation mode based on the specific variation mode. This makes it possible to make a specific identification information type (excluded identification information type) function as an identification information type that suggests the determination of a specific result, and attracts the player's interest to the type of identification information to be stopped and displayed. It becomes possible.

(1-9) In any one of the above (1-1) to (1-8)
An acquired information storage means capable of storing a plurality of the acquired information,
A pre-determination means for executing a determination related to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means before the determination by the determination means is performed.
The special display is, at least, a display that can be displayed based on the result of determination by the pre-determination means.

In the game machine of the above (1-9), the determination (preliminary determination) relating to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means is performed before the determination by the determination means is performed, and the special display is displayed. , The display can be displayed based on the result of the preliminary judgment. Therefore, the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display may be based on the result of the preliminary determination. By suppressing the stop display (special display) of the identification information that may be based on the result of such a preliminary determination from appearing meaninglessly, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a manner constituting the special display. It is possible to prevent the effect from being impaired and suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

(2-1) A special means for determining the acquired information acquired based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a predetermined benefit can be given to the player. It is a game machine that enables games to be executed.
Identification information display means for displaying identification information and
A variable effect executing means capable of displaying the identification information in a variable manner based on the result of the determination and then displaying the identification information in a specific manner and stopping and displaying the identification information in a specific mode when the result of the determination is a specific result. With,
The variable effect executing means is
The identification information is variablely displayed in a variable mode selected from a plurality of predetermined variable modes, and the identification information can be stopped and displayed in a mode constituting a predetermined special display.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the identification information is variablely displayed in a specific variable mode, the stop display of the identification information may be restricted in a mode constituting the special display.

In the game machine of (2-1) above, the identification information is variablely displayed in a variable mode selected from a plurality of predetermined variable modes, and a predetermined special display is configured. The identification information can be stopped and displayed at. Then, when the identification information is variablely displayed in the specific variable mode, the stop display of the identification information may be restricted in the mode constituting the special display. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect of stopping and displaying the identification information in a mode constituting the special display from being impaired, and to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(2-2) In the game machine of (2-1) above
The identification information display means displays a plurality of identification information.
As the specific aspect, the plurality of identification information all have the same identification information.
The specific variation mode is a variation mode including a specific effect in which the identification information excluding one of the plurality of identification information is stopped in a mode constituting the specific mode and the one identification information is variablely displayed. A game machine characterized by being there.

In the game machine of the above (2-2), the identification information excluding one of the plurality of identification information is stopped in a mode constituting the specific mode, and the one identification information is changed and displayed. The mode is the above-mentioned "specific variation mode". That is, when the identification information is variablely displayed in a variable mode (specific variable mode) including a specific effect, it may be restricted to stop and display the identification information in a mode constituting a special display. As a result, in the variable display of the identification information according to the variable mode (specific variable mode) including the specific effect, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display meaninglessly.

(2-3) In the game machine of (2-1) or (2-2) above
As the specific variation mode, it has at least a first specific variation mode and a second specific variation mode.
Of the first specific variation mode and the second specific variation mode, when the identification information is variablely displayed in at least the second specific variation mode, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a mode constituting the special display. A game machine characterized by the fact that

The gaming machine according to (2-3) has a first specific variation mode and a second specific variation mode as specific variation modes, and the identification information varies in at least the second specific variation mode among these variation modes. When displayed, it is restricted to stop and display the identification information in a manner constituting a special display. As a result, at least, in the variable display of the identification information according to the second specific variable mode, it is possible to suppress the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display from appearing meaninglessly.

(2-4) In the game machine of (2-3) above
The first specific variation mode includes a variation mode that can be selected based on the result of the determination being a specific result, and a variation mode that can be selected based on the result of the determination being a non-specific result. ,
The second specific variation mode is a gaming machine characterized in that the second specific variation mode comprises a variation mode that can be selected based on the result of the determination being a non-specific result.

In the game machine of (2-4) above, of the first specific variation mode and the second specific variation mode as the specific variation mode, the second specific variation mode is based on the determination result being a non-specific result. It consists of selectable variations. As a result, when the identification information is variablely displayed in the second specific variable mode based on the non-specific result, it is possible to limit the stop display of the identification information in the mode constituting the special display.

(2-5) In the game machine of (2-3) or (2-4) above
As a mode for stopping and displaying the identification information, there are a fixed stop display for deterministically stopping and displaying the identification information and a temporary stop display for temporarily stopping and displaying the identification information before the fixed stop display.
The variable effect executing means is
When the identification information is variablely displayed in the first specific variation mode, the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode constituting the special display, and then the identification information is fixedly stopped in a mode according to the result of the determination. It is possible to display
When the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner constituting the special display, a predetermined effect having a higher expectation for a specific result than before the temporary stop display is executed before the fixed stop display of the identification information. A game machine characterized by being able to.

In the game machine of (2-5) above, when the identification information is variablely displayed in the first specific variable mode, the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode constituting the special display, and then in a mode according to the result of the determination. The identification information can be displayed as a fixed stop, and after this temporary stop display, a predetermined effect with a higher expectation for a specific result than before can be executed before the fixed stop display of the identification information. It has become. As a result, when the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode that constitutes the special display, it is possible to realize a playability in which a predetermined effect that raises expectations for a specific result can be executed thereafter. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the temporary stop display of the identification information according to the aspect constituting the above.

(2-6) In any one of the game machines (2-1) to (2-5) above,
Multiple types of identification information are provided, and
A stop setting means for selecting and setting an identification information type to be stopped and displayed from the plurality of types is provided.
The variation effect executing means stops and displays the identification information based on the identification information type set by the stop setting means.
The stop setting means is a gaming machine characterized in that when the identification information is variablely displayed in the specific variable mode, it is possible to set an identification information type that does not constitute the special display.

In the game machine (2-6) above, the identification information type selected from a plurality of types is set as the identification information type to be stopped and displayed, and the identification information is stopped and displayed based on the set identification information type. It has become. Then, when the identification information is variablely displayed in a specific variable mode, it is possible to set an identification information type that does not constitute a special display. As a result, in the variable display of the identification information according to the specific variable mode, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display meaninglessly.

(2-7) In the game machine of (2-6) above
When the identification information is variablely displayed in the specific variation mode based on the result of the determination being a non-specific result, the identification information constituting the special display is selected from the identification information types that can be set by the stop setting means. A game machine characterized in that it is possible to remove seeds.

In the game machine of the above (2-7), when the variation display of the identification information according to the specific variation mode based on the non-specific result, the identification information type constituting the special display is excluded from the identification information types that can be set by the stop setting means. Is possible. As a result, in the variable display of the identification information according to the specific variation mode based on the non-specific result, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the mode that does not constitute the special display, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the mode that constitutes the special display. It becomes possible to avoid.

(2-8) In the game machine of (2-7) above
The stop setting means is set when the identification information type excluded from the settable identification information type is variablely displayed in the specific variation mode based on the determination result being the specific result. A game machine characterized by being able to play.

In the game machine (2-8) described above, when the identification information is changed and displayed according to the specific variation mode based on the non-specific result, the identification information type excluded from the identification information types that can be set by the stop setting means is set as the specific result. It is possible to set when displaying the variation of the identification information according to the specific variation mode based on the specific variation mode. This makes it possible to make a specific identification information type (excluded identification information type) function as an identification information type that suggests the determination of a specific result, and attracts the player's interest to the type of identification information to be stopped and displayed. It becomes possible.

(2-9) In any one of the above (2-1) to (2-8)
An acquired information storage means capable of storing a plurality of the acquired information,
A pre-determination means for executing a determination related to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means before the determination by the determination means is performed.
The special display is, at least, a display that can be displayed based on the result of determination by the pre-determination means.

In the game machine (2-9) described above, a determination (preliminary determination) relating to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means is performed before the determination by the determination means is performed, and the special display is displayed. , The display can be displayed based on the result of the preliminary judgment. Therefore, the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display may be based on the result of the preliminary determination. By suppressing the stop display (special display) of the identification information that may be based on the result of such a preliminary determination from appearing meaninglessly, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a manner constituting the special display. It is possible to prevent the effect from being impaired and suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

(3-1) A special means for determining the acquired information acquired based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and when the result of the determination is a specific result, a predetermined benefit can be given to the player. It is a game machine that enables games to be executed.
Identification information display means for displaying identification information and
A variation mode setting means for setting a variation mode related to the variation display of the identification information based on the result of the determination, and a variation mode setting means.
A result display mode setting means capable of setting a result display mode of the variation display based on the result of the determination and setting a specific mode as the result display mode when the result of the determination is a specific result is provided. ,
The identification information display means changes and displays the identification information in a variation mode set by the variation mode setting means, and stops and displays the identification information in a result display mode set by the result display mode setting means. And
The variation mode setting means can set a variation mode selected from a plurality of predetermined variation modes.
The result display mode setting means can set a mode that constitutes a predetermined special display as the result display mode.
A gaming machine characterized in that when a specific variation mode is set by the variation mode setting means, the setting of the mode constituting the special display by the result display mode setting means may be restricted.

In the game machine of the above (3-1), the identification information is variablely displayed in the variable mode set by the variable mode setting means, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in the result display mode set by the result display mode setting means. It has become. Further, the variation mode setting means can set a variation mode selected from a plurality of predetermined variation modes, and the result display mode setting means constitutes a predetermined special display as the result display mode. The mode can be set. Then, when the specific variation mode is set by the variation mode setting means, the setting of the mode constituting the special display by the result display mode setting means may be restricted. As a result, it is possible to prevent the effect of stopping and displaying the identification information in a mode constituting the special display from being impaired, and to suppress a decrease in the interest in the game.

(3-2) In the game machine of (3-1) above
The identification information display means displays a plurality of identification information.
As the specific aspect, the plurality of identification information all have the same identification information.
The specific variation mode is a variation mode including a specific effect in which the identification information excluding one of the plurality of identification information is stopped in a mode constituting the specific mode and the one identification information is variablely displayed. A game machine characterized by being there.

In the game machine of the above (3-2), the identification information excluding one of the plurality of identification information is stopped in a mode constituting the specific mode, and the one identification information is changed and displayed. The mode is the above-mentioned "specific variation mode". That is, when a variation mode (specific variation mode) including a specific effect is set by the variation mode setting means, the setting of the mode constituting the special display by the result display mode setting means may be restricted. There is. As a result, in the variable display of the identification information according to the variable mode (specific variable mode) including the specific effect, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display meaninglessly.

(3-3) In the game machine of (3-1) or (3-2) above
As the specific variation mode, it has at least a first specific variation mode and a second specific variation mode.
Of the first specific variation mode and the second specific variation mode, when at least the second specific variation mode is set by the variation mode setting means, the mode for configuring the special display by the result display mode setting means. A game machine characterized in that the setting of is restricted.

The game machine of (3-3) described above has a first specific variation mode and a second specific variation mode as specific variation modes, and at least the second specific variation mode is the variation mode setting means. When set by, the setting of the mode constituting the special display by the result display mode setting means is restricted. As a result, at least, in the variable display of the identification information according to the second specific variable mode, it is possible to suppress the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display from appearing meaninglessly.

(3-4) In the game machine of (3-3) above
The first specific variation mode includes a variation mode that can be selected based on the result of the determination being a specific result, and a variation mode that can be selected based on the result of the determination being a non-specific result. ,
The second specific variation mode is a gaming machine characterized in that the second specific variation mode comprises a variation mode that can be selected based on the result of the determination being a non-specific result.

In the game machine of (3-4) above, of the first specific variation mode and the second specific variation mode as the specific variation mode, the second specific variation mode is based on the determination result being a non-specific result. It consists of selectable variations. As a result, when the second specific variation mode based on the non-specific result is set by the variation mode setting means, the setting of the mode constituting the special display by the result display mode setting means can be restricted. Will be.

(3-5) In the game machine of (3-3) or (3-4) above
As a mode for stopping and displaying the identification information, there are a fixed stop display for deterministically stopping and displaying the identification information and a temporary stop display for temporarily stopping and displaying the identification information before the fixed stop display.
When the first specific variable mode is set by the variable mode setting means, the result display mode setting means can set a mode for configuring the special display as a result display mode related to the temporary stop display. , As a result display mode related to the confirmed stop display, a mode corresponding to the result of the determination can be set.
When the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner constituting the special display, a predetermined effect having a higher expectation for a specific result than before the temporary stop display is executed before the fixed stop display of the identification information. A game machine characterized in that it may be.

In the game machine of (3-5) above, when the first specific variation mode is set by the variation mode setting means, it becomes possible to set a mode for configuring a special display as a result display mode related to the temporary stop display. As the result display mode related to the fixed stop display, a mode according to the judgment result can be set, and by these settings, the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode constituting the special display, and the judgment result is determined. It is possible to display the fixed stop in the mode. Then, when the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner constituting a special display, after the temporary stop display, a predetermined effect having a higher expectation for a specific result than before is performed before the fixed stop display of the identification information. It is something that can be done. As a result, when the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode that constitutes the special display, it is possible to realize a playability in which a predetermined effect that raises expectations for a specific result can be executed thereafter. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the temporary stop display of the identification information according to the aspect constituting the above.

(3-6) In any one of the above (3-1) to (3-5)
Multiple types of identification information are provided, and
The result display mode setting means
The identification information type selected from the plurality of types can be set as the result display mode.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the specific variation mode is set by the variation mode setting means, it is possible to set an identification information type that does not constitute the special display as the result display mode.

In the game machine of the above (3-6), the result display mode setting means can set the identification information type selected from a plurality of types as the result display mode, and the specific variation mode can be set by the variation mode setting means. When set, it is possible to set an identification information type that does not constitute a special display as a result display mode. As a result, in the variable display of the identification information according to the specific variable mode, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display meaninglessly.

(3-7) In the game machine of (3-6) above
When the specific variation mode is set by the variation mode setting means based on the result of the determination being a non-specific result, the special display is displayed from the identification information type that can be set by the result display mode setting means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to exclude the constituent identification information types.

In the game machine of (3-7) above, when a specific variation mode is set by the variation mode setting means based on the determination result being a non-specific result, the identification information that can be set by the result display mode setting means. It is possible to exclude the identification information species that make up the special display from the species. As a result, in the variable display of the identification information according to the specific variation mode based on the non-specific result, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the mode that does not constitute the special display, the identification information is stopped and displayed in the mode that constitutes the special display. It becomes possible to avoid.

(3-8) In the game machine of (3-7) above
The result display mode setting means changes and displays the identification information type excluded from the settable identification information type in the specific variation mode based on the determination result being the specific result. , A game machine characterized by being able to be set.

In the game machine (3-8) above, when the identification information is variablely displayed according to the specific variation mode based on the non-specific result, the identification information type excluded from the identification information types that can be set by the result display mode setting means is specified. It is possible to set when displaying the variation of the identification information according to the specific variation mode based on the result. This makes it possible to make a specific identification information type (excluded identification information type) function as an identification information type that suggests the determination of a specific result, and attracts the player's interest to the type of identification information to be stopped and displayed. It becomes possible.

(3-9) In any one of the above (3-1) to (3-8)
An acquired information storage means capable of storing a plurality of the acquired information,
A pre-determination means for executing a determination related to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means before the determination by the determination means is performed.
The special display is, at least, a display that can be displayed based on the result of determination by the pre-determination means.

In the game machine of the above (3-9), the determination (preliminary determination) relating to the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means is performed before the determination by the determination means is performed, and the special display is displayed. , The display can be displayed based on the result of the preliminary judgment. Therefore, the stop display of the identification information according to the mode constituting the special display may be based on the result of the preliminary determination. By suppressing the stop display (special display) of the identification information that may be based on the result of such a preliminary determination from appearing meaninglessly, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a manner constituting the special display. It is possible to prevent the effect from being impaired and suppress the deterioration of the game interest.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 5 board lamp, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 8 effect design, 9a 1st effect hold, 9b 2nd effect hold, 9c 1st effect hold display area (1st effect hold) Display unit), 9d 2nd effect hold display area (2nd effect hold display area), 13 Decorative member, 14 Movable decorative member, 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 30 1st big prize opening, 35th 2 major winning openings, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 63a 1st effect button, 63b 2nd effect button, 66 Frame lamp, 67 speakers, 80 main control board (main control unit), 81 game control microcomputer, 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 images Control microcomputer, 106 voice control board, 107 lamp control board.

Claims (1)

Obtaining means for obtaining acquisition information in accordance with the establishment of a predetermined condition,
Based on the acquired information acquired by the acquisition means , a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game that can give a predetermined benefit to the player, and a determination means .
If it is determined to execute the special game by the determination unit, a special game execution means for executing the special game,
A holding means that can hold the right of the judgment up to a predetermined number,
A pre-determination means for preliminarily determining whether or not to execute the special game before the determination is made for the right held by the holding means.
Identification information display means for displaying multiple identification information,
It is equipped with a production control means that controls the execution of the production.
The effect control means
Based on the result of the determination, the plurality of identification information may be variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed, and when the determination means determines that the special game is to be executed, the plurality of identification information may be stopped and displayed in a specific mode. It is possible
Be one that variably displaying a plurality of identification information on the selected variation mode from among a plurality of variation mode defined Me pre, on the basis of the preliminary determination result, the plurality identifying information of the first It is possible to stop and display in combination ,
Wherein when variation display a particular variation mode of the plurality of identification information based on the result of the determination, the there be a plurality of identification information in the first combination mode which does not constitute a stop display is,
Based on the result of the determination, during the variable display of the plurality of identification information in the specific variation mode, the display color is common to the plurality of identification information constituting the first combination, and the first combination is used. A gaming machine characterized in that a plurality of identification information may be displayed in a second combination different from the above .

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