JP6781928B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

In a general pachinko gaming machine representing a gaming machine, a random number value (numerical information) such as a jackpot random number is acquired based on a prize at the starting port (ball entrance). The acquired numerical information is stored in the RAM up to a predetermined number. Then, based on this numerical information, a jackpot hit / fail judgment is made. If it is determined that the jackpot is won by the winning / failing judgment, the jackpot game (special game) including the round game that opens the big winning opening (special winning opening) is executed.

In addition, if there is numerical information stored in the RAM when the jackpot game is executed in the gaming machine, which is scheduled to be determined as a jackpot winning in the winning / failing judgment, it is suggested. There is a game machine that performs the production (holding continuous suggestion production). For example, it is the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below. In the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 below, when the opening of the jackpot game is started, if there is a memory of numerical information scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winning, the opening effect is executed in an effect mode different from the case where there is no memory. According to this, the player can recognize that the next jackpot winning is confirmed during the jackpot game.

JP-A-2015-157023

However, in the game machine described in Patent Document 1, regardless of the behavior of the game ball that has won the big prize opening, the pending ream (there is a memory of the numerical information scheduled to win the big hit) is held at a predetermined timing. It was only suggested, and there was room for improvement in this regard.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. In other words, the challenge is to suggest a pending ream in a new way of showing and improve the game interest.

The gaming machine of the present invention
An entry port detecting means for detecting the entry of a game ball into an entry port provided in the game area,
A special winning opening detecting means for detecting a prize in the special winning opening provided in the game area, an opening / closing member for opening and closing the special winning opening, and a specific area arranged downstream of the special winning opening detecting means. A special winning means having a specific area detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball and a distribution member capable of switching whether or not to pass through the specific area.
Judgment information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on ball entry detection by the ball entry detection means, and
A storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
A hit determination means that determines a hit based on the determination information stored in the storage means when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied.
Based on the determination result by the hit determination means, the special game execution means capable of executing the special game including the round game for opening the opening / closing member a plurality of times , and the special game execution means.
Winning information generating means that generates winning information based on the entry into the ball entrance, which can determine whether the determination information is specific determination information determined to be a hit by the hit determination means.
When the special game is executed, the special game time determining means for determining the presence or absence of the next hit based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, and
Based on the determination result of the special game time determination means, it is possible to execute a hold continuous suggestion effect suggesting that the next hit is confirmed according to the passage detection by the specific area detection means during the special game. With a means of executing a pending continuous production,
Based on the number of winning balls to the special winning opening in the round game having reached a predetermined number, the distribution member has passed from a passage blocking state for blocking passage to the specific region to passing to the specific region. It is possible to switch to a pass-allowed state that allows
When the distribution member is switched from the passage blocking state to the passing allowable state based on the first value of the number of winning balls to the special winning opening in the round game, and when the special winning ball in the round game Based on the fact that the number of winning balls to the winning opening is a second value different from the first value, the distribution member may be switched from the passing blocking state to the passing allowable state. It is a game machine.

According to the present invention, it is possible to suggest a pending ream with a new appearance.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the operation of the frame movable body of the game machine. It is a front view of the game board provided in the game machine. It is a schematic front view which shows the 2nd prize-winning apparatus which the game machine has in detail. It is a schematic front view which shows in detail the 1st prize-winning apparatus provided in the game machine. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the indicators provided in the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the sub-control board side of the game machine. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the main control board. It is a figure explaining the detail of the RAM provided in the sub-control board. It is a jackpot type judgment table. It is a table showing the opening mode of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) It is a jackpot judgment table. (B) Reach determination table. (C) It is a normal symbol hit detection table. (D) It is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. This is a specific table of start winning commands. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot start process. It is a flowchart of a big prize opening operation setting process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot opening process. It is the flowchart of the 1st prize opening sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd prize opening sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of a jackpot closing process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of V area sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms 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 a look-ahead effect determination process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the advance notice effect selection process. It is a flowchart of an opening effect selection process. It is a flowchart of V chance execution lottery processing. (A) It is a table which shows the production mode of V chance. (B) It is an execution lottery table of V chance at the time of a big hit of 4R. (C) It is an execution lottery table of V chance at the time of a big hit of 16R, 8 (substantially 7) R, or 6R. (D) This is a table for determining the number of winning balls. It is a flowchart of a round effect selection process. It is a flowchart of a resurrection effect execution process. It is a flowchart of the first grand prize opening prize-winning processing. It is a flowchart of an ending effect selection process. It is a flowchart of pseudo V sensor processing. It is a flowchart of frame movable body arbitrary return processing. It is a figure of the display screen at the time of V chance execution, (A) shows an introduction image, (B) shows an explanatory image, (C) shows a driving instruction effect, (D) and (E) are hold. The effect of suggesting a hold sequence when passing through the pseudo V region is shown with the presence of a link, and (F) shows an undetermined effect when there is no hold sequence. It is the figure of the display screen at the time of execution of V chance, and shows the revival effect at the time of non-passing of pseudo V area with hold ream. It is the figure of the display screen in the high-accuracy high-base state, (A) and (B) show the display screen when it is not the special figure fluctuation which concerns on hold series, and (C)-(E) relate to hold series. The display screen when the special figure fluctuates is shown. It is a figure of the display screen at the time of G bonus challenge execution.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine A pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 3) mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The front frame 51 of the game machine frame 50 has a handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the space is provided. Further, the front frame 51 is provided with an effect button 63 and a speaker 67 that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses.

Further, an upper decoration unit (upper decoration portion) 500 is provided above the front frame 51. The upper decoration unit 500 includes a frame movable body 600 for directing and an accommodating portion 650 capable of accommodating the frame movable body 600. The frame movable body 600 includes a left movable body 610L and a right side movable body 610R. The left movable body 610L and the right movable body 610R are pivotally supported by a rotation shaft 660 arranged substantially along the front-rear direction. The rotation shaft 660 is arranged at substantially the center of the accommodating portion 650 in the left-right direction so as to be inclined downward from the rear to the front. The frame movable body 600 takes a standby state (state shown in FIG. 1) housed inside the housing unit 650 and an operating state (state shown in FIG. 2) appearing outside the housing unit 650. The position of the frame movable body 600 in the standby state is referred to as a standby position, and the position of the frame movable body 600 in the operating state is referred to as an operating position.

The left movable body 610L and the right movable body 610R include a face movable body 611 and an ear movable body 615, respectively, as shown in FIG. Each face movable body 611 of the left movable body 610L and the right movable body 610R is rotatably supported with respect to the rotation shaft 660, and accommodates the front surface 611a (the design surface of the character's face) in the standby position. At the operating position, which is positioned inside the unit 650 and rotated approximately 90 degrees from the standby position, the front surface 611a thereof is exposed to the outside of the housing unit 650. The face movable body 611 of the left movable body 610L rotates clockwise from the standby position to reach the operating position, and the face movable body 611 of the right movable body 610R rotates counterclockwise from the standby position. Reach the operating position. Further, each ear movable body 615 of the left movable body 610L and the right movable body 610R is housed inside the face movable body 611 in the standby position, and the face movable body 611 in the operating position directly moved upward from the standby position. Exposed to the outside of.

When the frame movable body 600 is displaced from the standby position to the operating position, each face movable body 611 first reaches the operating position from the standby position, and then each ear movable body 615 moves from the standby position to the operating position. To reach. On the contrary, when the frame movable body 600 in the operating position returns to the standby position, first, each ear movable body 615 returns from the operating position to the standby position, and then each face movable body 611 returns from the operating position to the standby position. Return. As shown in FIG. 2, a decorative frame lamp 66 is provided on the front wall portion 651 of the accommodating portion 650. Further, the left wall portion 652 of the accommodating portion 650 is provided with a frame movable body return button 670 for returning the frame movable body 600 in the operating position to the standby position.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 8). In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (reference numerals omitted) for guiding the game ball are projected.

An image display device (display means) 7, which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen (display unit) 7a of the image display device 7, the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R that are synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol described later are variably displayed. There is a display area. The effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is called the effect symbol variation effect. The effect design variation effect is sometimes called "decorative pattern variation effect" or simply "variation effect". The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the production symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a random number such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction.

The image display device 7 displays a display screen such as a jackpot effect performed in parallel with a jackpot game (an example of a special game), a demo effect for waiting for customers, and the like, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect using the above effect symbols. Display on 7a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9A according to the storage number of the first special figure hold described later and a storage number of the second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold image 9B according to the above. By displaying the effect hold image, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 6) described later will be displayed. 2 The number of stored special figures can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, on the left portion of the center decoration body 10, a warp portion 12 is provided so that the game ball flows in from the entrance and the game ball flows out from the exit to the stage portion 11. Further, a board movable body 15 is arranged in a retracted state on the upper part of the center decorative body 10.

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting port 20 is also referred to as a first ball entry port, a fixed starting port, and a first starting winning opening. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew) 22 having a second starting port 21 is provided. The second starting port 21 is also referred to as a second ball entry port, a variable starting opening, and a second starting winning opening. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery). The electric chew 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 7). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is in the open state. That is, the second starting port 21 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. When the electric chew 22 is in the closed state, the electric chew 22 is easier to enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when it is in the closed state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

Further, a first gate (first passing area) 28 through which the game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3, and above the right upper side of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3. , A second gate (second passing area) 29 through which the game ball can pass is provided. The passage of the game ball through the first gate 28 and the second gate 29 triggers the execution of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 22. ing.

Further, below the second gate 29 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (corresponding to a special winning means) 31 having a first large winning opening (corresponding to a special winning opening) 30 is provided. The first special winning opening 30 is also referred to as a first special winning opening, and the first large winning device 31 is also referred to as a first special variable winning device or a first special winning means. The first grand prize device 31 includes an opening / closing member (also referred to as a first opening / closing member) 32, and opens and closes the first grand prize 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. 7). That is, the first special winning opening solenoid 33 is a drive source for the opening / closing member 32. A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

Further, in the upper right of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, a second large winning device (other special winning means) 36 provided with a second large winning opening (other special winning opening) 35 is provided. ing. The second special winning opening 35 is also referred to as a second special winning opening, and the second special winning device 36 is also referred to as a second special variable winning device or a second special winning means. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (also referred to as another opening / closing member or a second opening / closing member) 37, and opens / 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. 7). The second large winning opening solenoid 38 is a drive source for the opening / closing member 37. A game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 only when the opening / closing member 37 is open.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, the inside of the second special winning device 36 is a main V region (another specific region, through which a game ball passing through the second special winning opening 35 can pass. A main V region, a G region, and a second specific region) 39 and a non-main V region (also referred to as a main non-specific region and a second non-specific region) 70 are formed. In the following description, the present V region is also simply referred to as a “V region”, and the non-main V region is also simply referred to as a “non-V region”. In the second large winning device 36, upstream of the main V area 39 and the non-main V area 70, a second large winning opening sensor (other special) for detecting the winning of a game ball into the second large winning opening 35. (Also referred to as a winning opening detecting means and a second special winning opening detecting means) 35a are arranged. Further, in the V region 39, a V region sensor (also referred to as another specific region detecting means or a second specific region detecting means) 39a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the V region 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-main V region 70, a non-main V region sensor (second non-specific region detecting means) 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-main V region 70 is arranged.

Further, the second prize-winning device 36 distributes the game ball that has passed through the second prize-winning opening 35 to either the main V region 39 or the non-main V region 70 (another distribution member, the first It includes a main V distribution solenoid (also referred to as a second distribution member solenoid) 73 for driving the main V distribution member 71. The V distribution solenoid 73 is a drive source for the V distribution member 71. The V distribution member 71 moves in the left-right direction with respect to the game board 2, and when the V distribution solenoid 73 is energized, the game ball is distributed to the V region 39 in a retracted state (first state). ), And when the main V distribution solenoid 73 is not energized, the game ball is distributed to the non-main V region 70 (second state). In other words, the V distribution member 71 is a V shutter member (second shutter member) that opens and closes the V region 39.

FIG. 4A shows the time when the V distribution solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 4A, when the V distribution solenoid 73 is energized, the V distribution member 71 is in the first state (passing allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass through the V region 39. .. When the V distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 35 passes through the V area 39 after passing through the second large winning opening sensor 35a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

FIG. 4B shows the time when the V distribution solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 4B, when the V distribution solenoid 73 is not energized, the V distribution member 71 is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing through the V region 39. .. When the V distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the second large winning opening 35 rolls on the upper surface of the V distribution member 71 after passing through the second large winning opening sensor 35a. Then, it passes through the non-main V region 70. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the game ball into the V region 39 is an opportunity to execute the G bonus acquisition effect (see FIG. 61 (E)) described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, a pseudo V region (corresponding to a specific region, sub) through which a game ball passing through the first prize opening 30 can pass is inside the first prize device 31 described above. A side V region (also referred to as a first specific region) 34 and a non-pseudo V region (also referred to as a sub-side non-specific region and a first non-specific region) 75 are provided. In the first large winning device 31, the first large winning opening sensor (special winning opening) that detects the winning of the game ball into the first large winning opening 30 is upstream of the pseudo V area 34 and the non-pseudo V area 75. 30a, which corresponds to the detection means and is also referred to as the first special winning opening detection means), is arranged. Further, in the pseudo V region 34, a pseudo V region sensor (corresponding to the specific region detecting means, also referred to as a first specific region detecting means) 34a for detecting the passage of the game ball through the pseudo V region 34 is arranged. Further, in the non-pseudo V region 75, a non-pseudo V region sensor (also referred to as a first non-specific region detecting means) 75a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-pseudo V region 75 is arranged.

Further, the first prize-winning device 31 is a pseudo-V distribution member (corresponding to a distribution member, which distributes a game ball that has passed through the first prize-winning opening 30 to either a pseudo V region 34 or a non-pseudo V region 75. It includes a pseudo V distribution member (also referred to as a 1 distribution member) 76 and a pseudo V distribution solenoid (also referred to as a first distribution member solenoid) 78 for driving the pseudo V distribution member 76. The pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 is a drive source for the pseudo V distribution member 76. The pseudo V distribution member 76 moves in the left-right direction with respect to the game board 2, and when the pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 is energized, the pseudo V distribution member 76 is in a retracted state (first state) in which the game ball is distributed to the pseudo V region 34. ) Is taken, and when the pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 is not energized, the game ball is distributed to the non-pseudo V region 75 (second state). In other words, the pseudo V distribution member 76 is a pseudo V shutter member (first shutter member) that opens and closes the pseudo V region 34.

FIG. 5A shows the time when the pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 is energized. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 is energized, the pseudo V distribution member 76 is in the first state (passing allowable state) that allows the game ball to pass through the pseudo V region 34. .. When the pseudo V distribution member 76 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 passes through the pseudo V area 34 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

FIG. 5B shows a time when the pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 5 (B), when the pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 is not energized, the pseudo V distribution member 76 is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing through the pseudo V region 34. .. When the pseudo V distribution member 76 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first large winning opening 30 rolls on the upper surface of the pseudo V distribution member 76 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. Then, it passes through the non-pseudo V region 75. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

The pseudo V region 34 of this embodiment resembles the V region as a trigger for winning a so-called jackpot. However, the jackpot is not won based on the passage to the pseudo V region 34, and the pseudo V region 34 is merely a passage region that triggers the execution of the effect by the sub control board 90 described later. As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the passage of the game ball into the pseudo V region 34 is an opportunity to execute the hold continuous suggestion effect (see FIG. 58 (D)) described later. The hold ream suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the occurrence of a hold ream. By executing the hold consecutive suggestion effect based on the passage to the pseudo V area 34, the player is given the impression that the jackpot was won based on the passage to the pseudo V area 34. .. In other words, the game is designed to realize a game as if a big hit was won in a so-called two-kind game.

Returning to FIG. 3, at the lower part of the game area 3, a normal winning opening 27 and an out opening 16 for discharging a game ball that has not won any winning opening to the outside of the game area 3 are provided.

The game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged in this way includes a left game area 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B on the right side. A method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called a left-handed hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to aim for passing through the first gate 28, winning a prize in the first starting port 20, and the second starting port 21 by hitting left. On the other hand, it is possible to aim to pass through the second gate 29 by hitting right, and to win a prize in the second starting port 21, the first large winning opening 30, and the second large winning opening 35.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the indicators 40 are arranged in the center on the right side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 6, the indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A normal symbol display 42 for variably displaying the above is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in 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 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) can be performed. Notify the result. The stop-displayed special symbol (special symbol-stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (special symbol of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), the opening pattern is set according to the type of the specific special symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of winning). A special game (big hit game) is performed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lost symbol is not a specific special symbol. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and in the mode of the fluctuation display, for example, each LED is lit so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. This is the aspect. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning (numerical information). ) Is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 85 (see FIG. 7). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 20, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 85a (see FIG. 7) as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second starting port 21, the first special figure is held. 2 As a special figure hold, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 7). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four each.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the middle or special game, the right to the jackpot lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 6), and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Note that the normal loss symbol is not a specific normal symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) acquired for the passage is the normal symbol hold storage unit 86. (See FIG. 7) is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 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 normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol. Even if a prize is won during the execution of the auxiliary game, the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for passing the predetermined number can be reserved.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit together with an image control board 100, a lamp control board 107, and a voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub-control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and a game effect using effect means (image display device 7, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, panel movable body 15, frame movable body 600, etc.). It suffices if it can be controlled.

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 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 87. The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the ROM 83 may be externally attached.

The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure reservation storage unit 85 (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) and a normal figure reservation storage unit 86. The first special figure reservation storage unit 85a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b correspond to storage means. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a includes four storage areas corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of four storage areas corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. As shown in FIG. 9C, each storage area is further divided into four storage areas. These four storage areas are an area for storing a jackpot random number, which will be described later, an area for storing a jackpot type random number, an area for storing a reach random number, and an area for storing a variation pattern random number.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, 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 start port sensor (first ball entry port detecting means) 20a, the second start port sensor (second ball entry port detection means) 21a, the first gate sensor 28a, the first. A 2-gate sensor 29a, a first large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, a main V area sensor 39a, a non-main V area sensor 70a, and a normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in 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 won a prize in the second start port 21. The first gate sensor 28a is provided in the first gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the first gate 28. The second gate sensor 29a is provided in the second gate 29 and detects a game ball that has passed through the second gate 29. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in 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 won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The V region sensor 39a is provided in the V region 39 in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the V region 39. The non-main V region sensor 70a is provided in the non-main V region 70 in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-main V region 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each of the ordinary winning openings 27 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, the second special winning opening solenoid 38, and the V distribution solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second big winning device 36. The V distribution solenoid 73 drives the V distribution member 71 of the second prize-winning device 36.

Further, the main control board 80 includes 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 a general. Figure Hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, the display control of these 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. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and capable of lending balls based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launcher 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1. The ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball rental. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

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. 8, on the sub-control board 90, a production control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “effect control microcomputer”) 91 that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. .. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via an input / output circuit (I / O port unit) 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM 93 may be externally attached.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the RAM 94 can store the first start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on the winning of the first starting port 20. The second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b capable of storing the second start winning command (detailed later) and the like specified based on the winning of the second starting opening 21, the first special symbol, and the first special symbol. The variable effect storage unit (0th storage area) 95c common to the two special symbols is provided. As shown in FIG. 10B, the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable first special figure reservations. Consists of. Further, as shown in FIG. 10C, the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b has four storage areas (first storage area to fourth storage area) corresponding to the number of storable second special figure reservations. ) Consists of.

As shown in FIG. 10D, each storage area is divided into a plurality of storage areas including a start winning command storage area. The start winning command storage area is a storage area for storing the start winning command. The variable effect storage unit 95c also includes a similar storage area.

As shown in FIG. 8, the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107, and the frame relay board 99 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on a command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 103 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 patterns), background images, and the like. Image data such as story images are stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

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. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 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 acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is provided on the frame lamp 66 provided on the game machine frame 50 and the game board 2 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The lighting of the board lamp 5 is controlled. In detail, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as lamp data) for determining the light emission mode of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5, and emits light. The light emission of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is controlled according to the pattern data. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the panel movable body 15 (see FIG. 3) connected to the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The board movable body 15 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10. The board movable body 15 is released from the stored state (see FIG. 3) that is compactly folded and stored at the peripheral portion (upper portion in this embodiment) of the display screen 7a, and the central portion of the display screen 7a is released. It can be displaced to an exposed state (not shown) that is exposed in front of almost the entire area including it.

The effect button detection SW (switch) 63a for detecting that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed is connected to the frame relay board 99, and the frame movable body return button 670 (see FIG. 2) is connected. A return button detection switch 670a for detecting that is pressed is connected. Therefore, when the effect button 63 is pressed, a switch signal is output from the effect button detection SW63a to the sub control board 90 via the frame relay board 99, and when the frame movable body return button 670 is pressed, the return button is pressed. A switch signal is output from the detection switch 670a to the sub control board 90 via the frame relay board 99.

Further, a drive source (electric motor) of the frame movable body 600 is connected to the frame relay board 99, and a photo sensor 620 for detecting the position of the frame movable body 600 is connected. Specifically, the drive sources of the frame movable body 600 include a left side rotation motor and a right side rotation motor for rotating each face movable body 611 of the left side movable body 610L and the right side movable body 610R, and the left side movable body 610L and the right side. A left-sided linear motion motor and a right-side linear motion motor for linearly moving each ear movable body 615 of the movable body 610R are connected. Therefore, when drive signals are output from the sub-control board 90 to these motors via the frame relay board 99, each motor is driven.

Further, as the photo sensor 620, one that detects the standby position of each face movable body 611 of the left movable body 610L and the right movable body 610R and one that detects the operating position, and one that detects the left movable body 610L and the right movable body 610R. A device that detects the standby position of each ear movable body 615 and a device that detects the operating position are connected. The detection signal of each photo sensor is output to the sub control board 90 via the frame relay board 99. If all the photosensors detect the standby position, the frame movable body 600 is in the standby state shown in FIG. 1, and if all the photosensors detect the operating position, the frame movable body 600 is in the standby state. It is in the operating state shown in FIG.

The effect control microcomputer 91 creates operation pattern data (also referred to as drive data) that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600, and the board movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 according to the operation pattern data. Control the operation. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the 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 panel movable body 15. Further, the frame movable body 600 may be connected to the lamp control board 107, and the lamp control board 107 may execute the operation control of the frame movable body 600. 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, a pseudo V region sensor 34a, a non-pseudo V region sensor 75a, and a pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 are connected to the sub control board 90. The pseudo V region sensor 34a is provided in the pseudo V region 34 in the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the pseudo V region 34. The non-pseudo V area sensor 75a is provided in the non-pseudo V area 75 in the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-pseudo V area 75. The pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 drives the pseudo V distribution member 76 of the first prize-winning device 31. As described above, the pseudo V region sensor 34a, the non-pseudo V region sensor 75a, and the pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 are controlled by the sub control board 90. On the other hand, the V region sensor 39a, the non-V region sensor 70a, and the V distribution solenoid 73 are controlled by the main control board 80. Of course, the first special winning opening sensor 30a, the first large winning opening solenoid 33, the second special winning opening sensor 35a, and the second special winning opening solenoid 38 are also controlled by the main control board 80.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When a big hit is won, a "special game" that opens the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (type of big hit) displayed as stopped. (Big hit game) ”is executed.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time of the grand prize opening between round games (inter-round interval) is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, there are four types of jackpots in this embodiment: 16R jackpot, 8R (substantially 7R) jackpot, 6R jackpot, and 4R jackpot. A real 7R jackpot is a jackpot that is formally 8R, but a player can only get a prize ball for 7R.

The type of jackpot that can be won is the same regardless of whether it is the lottery of Special Figure 1 or the lottery of Special Figure 2. When the 16R jackpot is won, "big hit symbol 1" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. If the 8R jackpot is won, the "big hit symbol 2" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. If the 6R jackpot is won, the "big hit symbol 3" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. Further, when the 4R jackpot is won, the "big hit symbol 4" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called ST machine (a gaming machine that cuts the number of probable changes). In this embodiment, no matter which jackpot symbol is won, it is controlled to a high probability state described later after the jackpot game. The maximum number of executions (that is, the number of STs) of the variation display of the special symbol in the high probability state is 6. In addition, no matter which jackpot symbol is won, it is controlled to the electric support control state described later after the jackpot game. However, when the jackpot symbol 1 is won, the number of times of electric support (the upper limit number of executions of the fluctuation display of the special symbol in the electric support control state, also referred to as the number of time reductions) is set to 100 times, but the jackpot symbols 2 to 4 If you win, the number of times of electric support is set to 50 times.

If any of the jackpot symbols 1 to 3 is won, a gold symbol (in this embodiment) is used as a combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect indicating the winning / failing determination result. The doublet of "3" or "7") is selected. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol 4 is won, the silver symbol (“1”, “1” in this embodiment) is used as a combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect indicating the result of the winning / failing determination. The doublet of "2", "4", "5", "6", or "8") is selected. Therefore, the player can determine whether or not it is a 4R jackpot depending on which of the gold symbol and the silver symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The distribution rate for each jackpot is as shown in FIG.

FIG. 12 is a table showing the correspondence between the type of jackpot and the opening mode of the jackpot. Regardless of which jackpot is won, the first big prize opening 30 is opened up to the 6th round, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened after the 7th round. Here, in the present embodiment, the opening pattern of the 7th R when the 16R jackpot is won and the opening patterns of the 7th and 8Rs when the 8R jackpot is won are visually indistinguishable.

Specifically, when the 16R jackpot is won, the second big winning opening 35 is first opened for 0.04 seconds at the 7th R, and the second big winning opening 35 is opened with an interval (closing time) of 2 seconds. Is released for a maximum of 29.46 seconds. On the other hand, if the 8R (actual 7R) jackpot is won, the second big prize opening will be opened for 0.04 seconds at the 7th R, and the second big prize will be opened at the 8th round with an interval of 2 seconds. The winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds. As described above, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the 7th R when the 16R jackpot is won and the opening pattern of the 7th and 8Rs when the 8R jackpot is won are very similar. The opening patterns of the 1st to 6th rounds are the same.

The reason for doing this is to execute the production called G Bonus Challenge, which will be described later. The G bonus challenge promotes the passage to the main V area (main side V area) 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and if the passage to the main V area 39 is achieved, the G bonus acquisition effect is performed to 16R. While notifying that the jackpot was won, if the passage to the V area 39 was not achieved, it was not a 16R jackpot by not performing the G bonus acquisition effect (it was a real 7R jackpot). It is a production to notify that. The G bonus acquisition effect is also called a special effect.

In this embodiment, the 7th R in both the 16R jackpot and the 8R jackpot is the operating round in which the V distribution member 71 is scheduled to be operated (the V operating round). The operation pattern of the V distribution member 71 in the present embodiment is such that when the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 at the 7th round reaches 7, the game ball is placed in the second state (non-main V region 70). It is an operation pattern of displacing from the first state (the state of distributing the game ball to the main V region 39) from the state of distributing). These 7 balls are referred to as the number of actuating trigger winning balls of the V distribution member 71 (the number of actuating trigger winning balls). The V distribution member 71 displaced to the first state returns to the second state at the end of the 7th round game.

In the present embodiment, the V distribution member 71 is operated in such an operation pattern. Therefore, if the maximum number of winning balls per 1R (9 balls in this embodiment) is the 7th R of the 16R jackpot, the V distribution member 71 is displaced to the first state, and the game ball is in the V region. Pass through 39. On the other hand, in the case of an 8R jackpot, the opening time of the 7th R is only 0.04 seconds, and it is impossible for the number of winning balls in the 7R to be 7, so the V distribution member 71 is the first. It is not displaced to the state, and the game ball does not pass through the V region 39.

The opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the 16R jackpot is called the first opening pattern, and the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the 8R jackpot is called the second opening pattern. The 16R jackpot is called the first specific jackpot, and the 8R jackpot is called the second specific jackpot. Further, a round game in which the second big winning opening 35 is opened is called a specific round game, and a big hit game including a specific round game (that is, a 16R big hit big hit game and an 8R big hit big hit game) is called a specific special game.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not it is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "big hit type random number". As shown in FIG. 13 (A), the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the jackpot type random number, the random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers".

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect that indicates the result when the result of the jackpot determination is incorrect. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols (decorative symbols), and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of production symbols indicating a big hit is won. The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken on the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 include ordinary symbol random numbers (winning random numbers) shown in FIG. 13 (B). The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of Game State Next, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 each have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 14A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 (that is, the stop symbol) becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 15). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as a special figure hold) to the starting port 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 of the special symbol display 41 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 of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 14 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

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 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 14 (D)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 16). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time-saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 16). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball is frequently awarded to the second starting port 21. 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 is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry support state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry support state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state regardless of the type of winning jackpot. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability variation number (the upper limit execution number of the variation display of the special symbol in the high probability state) is 6. This number of times is smaller than the number of time reductions (50 times or 100 times) (see FIG. 11). Therefore, the high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed six times, or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

After the jackpot game, if the special symbol fluctuation (variation display of the special symbol) for the number of probability changes is executed without winning the jackpot again, after that, the normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, the low probability state) and the time reduction are shortened. Controlled to state and high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". In the low accuracy and high base state, the number of executions of the special figure fluctuation after the jackpot game becomes the set number of time reductions (50 or 100 times), or the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed. Ends with.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may be referred to as a "normal game state". In addition, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming 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 (see FIG. 3) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric chew 22 than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the second gate 29, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 3) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than hitting right.

5. About the start winning command The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment can execute a so-called look-ahead effect as will be described later. The look-ahead effect is a special figure fluctuation (variation display of a special symbol) based on the start prize by using the start prize command specified based on the numerical information (random number value such as a jackpot random number) acquired by the start prize. It is a production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit for the start prize before the hit / fail judgment immediately before the start of.

As shown in FIG. 17, the start winning command generated in this embodiment includes the winning / failing information of whether or not it is a big hit. The hit / fail information is determined to be a big hit regardless of whether it is in a high probability state or a normal probability state (low probability state), or is judged as a big hit only in a high probability state. Included in the start winning command. Further, the start winning command of the present embodiment includes start port information as to which start port of the first start port 20 and the second start port 21 has won a prize. In addition, the start winning command includes the winning / failing information so that the judgment result when the winning / failing judgment is made in the low probability state and the judgment result when the winning / failing judgment is made in the high probability state can be understood. In addition to the winning / failing information, what kind of information is included in the start winning command can be changed as appropriate.

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 40. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 18 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (step S001). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for interrupt time management) setting, various flags, status, counter, and timer Etc. are reset. The initial setting (S001) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 13 are added and updated by 1. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. In this case, software does not need to update the random numbers.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the main timer interrupt process (S005), the output process (S101) is first executed. In the output process (S101), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 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.

In the input process (S102) performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 7) is read. Further, in the input process (S102), the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

Next, the timer update process (S103) is executed. In the timer update process (S103), the values of various timers in operation are updated (subtracted). Next, the prize ball control process (S104) is performed. In the prize ball control process (S104), a payout command for paying out the prize balls according to the type of the winning opening is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 based on the detection signals of various sensors read in the input process (S102). .. The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 110.

Next, the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S105) is performed. The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S105) is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) 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. 13 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S105), the start port sensor detection process (S106), normal operation process (S107), special operation process (S108), and V area sensor detection process (S109), which will be described later, are performed. Run. After that, a process of outputting the drive data of the large winning opening solenoid (first special winning opening solenoid 33 or second large winning opening solenoid 38) is performed (S110). That is, the first prize opening 30 or the second prize opening 35 is opened or closed. Then, other processing (S111) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S111), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Further, the normal figure holding indicator 44 is controlled in a display mode indicating the number based on the number of normal drawing holding balls described later.

Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 18), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Starting port sensor detection process] Next, the starting port sensor detection process (S106) executed by the main timer interrupt process (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 20, in the start port sensor detection process (S106), first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29, that is, the first gate sensor 28a or the second gate sensor 29a. It is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by (S201). If the game ball has passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the first gate 28 or the second gate 29 (NO in S201), it passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S209, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Judgment as to whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S209, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 13 (A) is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, the second start winning command specifying process (S207) is performed. In the second start winning command specifying process (S207), the second starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified by using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 17 based on the random number value group stored in step S206. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "1", the command "E2H11H" is specified as the second start winning command by referring to the location of the second starting port in the starting winning command specifying table of FIG. The command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

The classification of the jackpot random numbers in the table shown in FIG. 17 corresponds to the classification in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 14 (A)). Specifically, if the jackpot random number value is 0 to 669, it is determined to be a jackpot in both the high probability state and the low probability state, so the second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 11H) indicating this is specified. To. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 670 to 6699, it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot only in a high probability state, so that the second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 12H) is specified. Further, if the jackpot random number value is 6700 to 65535, it is determined that there is a loss in both the high probability state and the low probability state, so that the second start winning command (the value of the lower command is 20H) is specified.

In the start winning command of this embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is information that specifies the type of command (being a start winning command). Further, the value of the lower digit of the upper command is start port information for designating the type of start port (whether the first start port 20 is won or the second start port 21 is won). Further, the lower command of two digits in hexadecimal is the pass / fail information. The rule for generating such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the second start winning command specified in step S207 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S208).

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S106), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S209). .. If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S209), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S209), special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). (S210). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S210), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S210). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S211).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212) is performed. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S212), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 13A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

Subsequently, the first start winning command specifying process (S213) is performed. In the first start winning command specifying process (S213), the first starting winning command (an example of winning information) is specified by using the starting winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 17 based on the random number value group stored in step S212. Specifically, if the jackpot random number is "1", the command "E1H11H" is specified as the first start winning command by referring to the location of the first start opening in the start winning command specifying table of FIG. The identified first start winning command includes information on whether or not a jackpot is a big hit in both the low-probability state and the high-probability state.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the first start winning command specified in step S213 in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S214), and ends the process.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the gate passing process (S202), the value of the counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal symbol holdings provided in the RAM 84). ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 13 (B)) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is currently stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. It is stored in the storage area according to the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal operation processing (S107) following the start port sensor detection processing (S106). As shown in FIG. 22, in the normal operation process (S107), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision determination process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 14 (C). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "missing", the data corresponding to the "normal drawing lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal winning symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol variation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 14 (D), if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol variation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. 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 10 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol, a command for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the fluctuation stop of the normal symbol is set on the sub-control board 90 (S413), and the stop time of the normal symbol is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 16) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 16) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418).

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), it is subsequently determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special operation processing (S108) following the normal operation processing (S107). The special operation process (S108) is a process related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36). In the special operation process (S108), first, as shown in FIG. 23, the value of the special operation status is read out (S1001), and one of the processes (one of the processes S1002 to S1008) corresponding to this value is performed. Run.

Specifically, when the value of the special operation status is "1", the special symbol standby process (S1002) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is "2", the special symbol change processing (S1003) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is "3", the special symbol determination process (S1004) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is "4", the jackpot start process (S1005) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is "5", the jackpot release process (S1006) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is "6", the jackpot closing process (S1007) is performed. If the value of the special operation status is "7", the jackpot end processing (S1008) is performed. Each of these processes (S1002 to S1008) will be described later. The initial value of the special operation status is "1".

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol standby process (S1002), first, 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". Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, it is already It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is set as the standby screen (demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1413), if so (YES in S1413), the process is completed, and if not (S1413). NO), wait for the elapse of the specified waiting time, and set the customer waiting waiting command to display the waiting screen (S1414).

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406). In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

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 S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no reserved information in Special Figure 2, but the number When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure described later 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1409). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412). In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that both special figure reservations are digested according to the winning order without giving priority to the digestion of the second special figure reservation.

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1408) are based on FIG. 25 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1501). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure hold) of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. Read the jackpot random number counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the jackpot stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM 84. Read the random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 14 (A)) is set (S1502). 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 (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (big hit judgment) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 14 (A)). It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit based on "0" to "669") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high probability state (big hit judgment value is "0" to "6699") in the big hit judgment table (FIG. 14 (A))? Determine if not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot judgment (S1504, S1505) is "big hit", the jackpot type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out, and the jackpot symbol type is based on the jackpot type judgment table shown in FIG. Is determined (S1506). After determining the type of the jackpot symbol, the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special symbol stop symbol data (see FIG. 11) according to the type of the jackpot symbol is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84. (S1508), this process is completed. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "missing", the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the lost symbol is set in the special symbol buffer (S1508), and this process is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1403) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1409) have the same processing flow. It will be described collectively with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27. As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (S1601).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-) is referred to in the non-time saving state medium jackpot table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15). The variation pattern is selected based on the value of TRND-T1 (S1603). As shown in FIG. 15, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Here, SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after reach than normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for big hit winning) is higher than the normal reach. Has been done. In this embodiment, super reach is carried out progressively through normal reach.

In step S1602, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (value of label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 14B, the reach establishment random number values are "0" to "27" in the non-time saving state and "0" to "11" in the time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-saving state. This is to speed up the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of the loss with reach, the loss table with reach during the non-time reduction state (the non-time reduction state among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 15). And, referring to the part corresponding to the loss with reach), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1605).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of loss without reach, the loss table without reach during the non-time reduction state (non-time reduction among the fluctuation pattern determination tables shown in FIG. 15). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach (S1606). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

When it is determined in step S1601 that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 27, the reference variation pattern determination table is set to the table in the time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 15). Processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1602 to S1606 above, except that the part of the judgment table corresponding to the time saving state) is set.

That is, if it is a big hit (YES in S1607), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 15 (S1608). If there is a loss with reach (NO for S1607 and YES for S1609), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the loss with reach during the time saving state in FIG. S1610). If there is no reach loss (NO in S1607 and S1609), the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the part corresponding to the non-reach loss in the time saving state of FIG. 15 (S1611). ..

In the fluctuation pattern determination table during the time reduction state (the portion of the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 15 corresponding to the time reduction state), the function of shortening variation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is the number of reserved balls. It works when "2" to "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, the fluctuation time as the shortened fluctuation is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 26, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1612 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1002), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S101).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 28, in the special symbol change process (S1003), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 15). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1701). If it has not passed (NO in S1701), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

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

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol determination process (S1004), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 15). Determines if has passed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process ends immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the game state management process described later is performed (S1802).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1803). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1803), the game state reset process described later is performed (S1804). After that, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1805). Then, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening setting is set (S1806), and the jackpot opening command is set (S1807). In the opening setting, the opening time of the jackpot game is set to a predetermined timer.

Subsequently, the value of the special electric service operation valid counter is set to the number of rounds (see FIG. 11) according to the type of the winning jackpot, and this process is completed. The special electric service operation effective counter is a counter that indicates the remaining number of round games in the jackpot game. This counter is also called the remaining round count counter.

If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1803 (NO in S1803), the jackpot game will not start, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1809), and this process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the game state management process (S1802), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the special symbol executed in the high probability state by the subtractive method is decremented by 1 (S2002), and the value of the probability variation counter is It is determined whether or not it is "0" (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned off (S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the probability variation counter is set to "6" at the time of transition to the high probability state. This point will be described later.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state by the subtractive method is decremented by 1 (S2006), and the value of the time reduction counter is ". It is determined whether or not it is "0" (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned off (S2008). If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process proceeds to step 2009. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the value of the time saving counter is set to "50" or "100" at the time of transition to the time saving state. This point will be described later.

In step S2009, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state specification command including the game state information (information on whether it is in a high probability state, information on whether it is in a time saving state, etc.) in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, this process is completed.

[Game state reset process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the game state reset process (S1804), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101), and if it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high 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. The low base state in this embodiment is a low base state in the sense that there is no winning support due to the frequent opening of the electric chew 22, and the base up based on the operation of the large winning device is not taken into consideration. Absent.

[Big hit start process] As shown in FIG. 32, in the big hit start process (S1005), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot opening time has elapsed (S2301). If it has not passed, this process is finished immediately. If it has passed, the large winning opening operation setting process (S2302) is performed.

[Large winning opening operation setting process] As shown in FIG. 33, in the large winning opening operation setting process (S2302 or S2809), first, the value of the special operation status is set to "5" (S2401). Next, the operation of the large winning opening for 1R is set (S2402). That is, the operation of the big winning opening is set according to the round to be executed so that the big winning opening is opened in the opening pattern (see FIG. 12) according to the type of the winning big hit symbol. Specifically, for example, when the jackpot symbol 1 (16R jackpot) is won and the first round is to be started from now on, the first jackpot 30 is set to 1 for a maximum of 29.5 seconds as shown in FIG. Set the drive data to open the times. After the execution of step S2402, when the process of step S110 of FIG. 19 (drive data output process of the large winning opening solenoid) is executed, the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is opened. Will be done.

Subsequently, the value of the special electric service operation valid counter (counter for the number of remaining rounds) is subtracted by 1 (S2403). Then, a round designation command including information indicating which round game the round game to be executed is the round game is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S2404). Next, the value of the special electric service operation count counter is added by 1 (S2405). The special electric service operation number counter is a counter that counts the number of round games executed. This counter is also referred to as an execution round count counter.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the round game to be executed is the 7th round game (S2406). If it is not the 7th round, the main process is finished immediately, but if it is the 7th round, the main process is finished after turning on the V area operation flag (S2407). The V region operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a round (this V operation round) in which the V region 39 is operated (the V distribution member 71 is operated).

[Big hit opening process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the big hit opening process (S1006), first, it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is being opened (S2501). If the first large winning opening 30 is open (YES in S2501), the first large winning opening sensor detection process (S2502) described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2504. On the other hand, if the first big winning opening 30 is not open (NO in S2501), that is, if the second big winning opening 35 is open or if any of the big winning openings is closed, the second big winning opening sensor is detected. The process (S2503) is performed and the process proceeds to step S2504.

In step S2504, it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more. The large winning opening winning counter is a counter that counts the total number of winning balls to the large winning opening in one round game by an addition method. This counter counts up in steps S2502 and S2503.

If the determination result in step S2504 is NO, then it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening operation timer is "0" (S2505). The large winning opening operation timer is a timer for measuring the operating time (opening time, closing time, see FIG. 12) of the large winning opening. If the value of the large winning opening operation timer is not "0" in step S2505 (YES in S2505), this process is immediately terminated.

On the other hand, if the value of the large winning opening operation timer is "0" (NO in S2505), the value of the large winning opening operation counter is subtracted by 1 (S2506), and the value of the large winning opening operation counter is ". It is determined whether or not it is "0" (S2507). The large winning opening operation counter is a counter for managing the progress of the operation of the large winning opening. For example, in the case of the 7th R of the 16R jackpot in FIG. 12, the counter value is "3" for the first opening operation of 40 ms. Is assigned, a counter value "2" is assigned to the closing operation (closing operation) of 2000 ms, and a counter value "1" is assigned to the second opening operation of 29460 ms. If the value of the large winning opening operation counter in step S2507 is "0" (YES in S2507), it means that all the operations of the large winning opening in one round game have been completed, so the process proceeds to step S2509. ..

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2507 is NO, the next operation of the big winning opening is set (S2508), and this process ends. In step S2508, for example, when the value of the large winning opening operation counter is updated to "2" by the processing of step S2506, data for performing the operation of closing the large winning opening for 2000 ms is set.

If either YES is determined in either step S2504 or S2507 (that is, the closing condition of the large winning opening is satisfied), the process proceeds to step S2509. In step S2509, it is determined whether or not the first large winning opening 30 is open, and if the determination result is YES, the first large winning opening 30 is set to be closed (S2510). By this process, the first prize opening 30 is closed. If the determination result in step S2509 is NO, the second large winning opening 35 is set to be closed (S2511). By this process, the second prize opening 35 is closed.

In the following step S2512, the value of the special operation status is set to "6". Then, the ball brushing time of the big winning opening (that is, the time of the interval between rounds, 2000 ms in this embodiment (see the remarks in FIG. 12)) is set in the big winning opening operation timer (S2513), and this process is completed.

[1st Grand Prize Opening Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 35, in the 1st Grand Prize Opening Sensor Detection Process (S2502 or S2802), first of all, whether or not there was a passage to the 1st Grand Prize Opening 30 (that is, the first). Whether or not the passage of the game ball has been detected by the large winning opening sensor 30a) is determined (S2601). If there is no passage detection (NO in S2601), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S2601), the first major winning opening winning command for notifying the sub control board 90 that the first winning opening 30 has been won is set in the output buffer (yes). S2602).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S2603). If it is 9 or more (YES in S2603), this process is finished immediately because it is an over prize. On the other hand, if it is less than 9 (NO in S2603), the value of the large winning opening winning counter is added by 1 (S2604), and this process ends.

[Second Grand Prize Opening Sensor Detection Process] As shown in FIG. 36, in the second grand prize opening sensor detection process (S2503 or S2803), first, whether or not there was a passage to the second major winning opening 35 (that is, the second). Whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected by the large winning opening sensor 35a) is determined (S2701). If there is no passage detection (NO in S2701), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S2701), the second major winning opening winning command for notifying the sub control board 90 that the second winning opening 35 has been won is set in the output buffer (yes). S2702).

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S2703). If it is 9 or more (YES in S2703), this process is finished immediately because it is an over prize. On the other hand, if it is less than 9 (NO in S2703), the value of the large winning opening winning counter is added by 1 (S2704). Then, it is determined whether or not the V region operation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the round game being executed is the present V operation round in which the operation control of the present V area 39 is performed (S2705). If it is not this V operation round (NO in S2705), this process is finished immediately.

On the other hand, if it is this V operation round (YES in S2705), then whether or not the value of the big winning opening winning counter is "7", that is, whether or not it is the 7th ball winning. Judge (S2706). If the determination result is NO, the process is immediately terminated, but if YES, the V distribution solenoid 73 is energized to open the V region 39 (S2707). That is, the V distribution member 71 is controlled from the second state (passage blocking state) shown in FIG. 4 (B) to the first state (passing allowed state) shown in FIG. 4A. Then, the present V region 39 is effectively set (S2708), that is, the passage to the present V region 39 is set to the V valid period treated as valid, and the present processing is completed. The V region 39 opened here is closed in step S2806 described later.

By controlling the operation of the V region 39 in this way, it is possible to pass V (pass through the V region 39) at the 7th R of the 16R jackpot. However, in the 8R (substantially 7R) jackpot, the opening time of the 7th R is extremely short at 40 ms, and 7 balls are not won in the 2nd big winning opening 35, so that V passage cannot occur.

[Big hit closing process] As shown in FIG. 37, in the big hit closing process (S1007), first, whether or not it is the ball brushing period (that is, the interval between rounds) of the round game in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened. Judge (S2801). If the determination result is YES, the first large winning opening sensor detection process shown in FIG. 35 is performed (S2802), and the process proceeds to step S2804. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2801 is NO, the second large winning opening sensor detection process shown in FIG. 36 is performed (S2803), and the process proceeds to step S2804. This is done in consideration of the fact that the game ball may be detected by the first large winning opening sensor 30a or the second large winning opening sensor 35a during the ball brushing period.

Subsequently, in step S2804, it is determined whether or not the ball brushing time of the big winning opening has passed. If it has not passed (NO in S2804), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S2804), it is subsequently determined whether or not the V region operation flag is ON, that is, whether or not the operation control of the V region 39 has been performed (S2805). If the determination result is NO, the process immediately proceeds to step S2807, but if the determination result is YES, the operation end of the V region 39 is set (S2806), and then the process proceeds to step S2807. In the process of step S2806, the V region operation flag is turned off, and if the V distribution solenoid 73 is in the energized state, it is switched to the non-energized state. As a result, the present V region 39 opened in step S2707 described above is closed. The V validity period ends with the end of the round game. That is, with the end of the round game, even if V passage is detected, it is set to a V invalid period that is not treated as valid.

In the following step S2807, the value of the large winning opening winning counter is cleared to "0". Then, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the value of the special electric service operation effective counter (remaining round number counter) is "0" (S2808). If it is not "0" (NO in S2808), there are still unexecuted round games, so the large winning opening operation setting process already described based on FIG. 33 is performed (S2809), and this process is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S2808 that it is "0", all the round games in the jackpot game being executed have been completed, so the special operation status is set to "7" (S2810). Then, the ending setting of the jackpot is set (S2811), the ending command is set in the output buffer (S2812), and this processing is completed. In the ending setting, the ending time of the jackpot game is set in a predetermined timer.

[Big hit end process] As shown in FIG. 38, in the big hit end process (S1008), first, it is determined whether or not the ending time of the big hit game has elapsed (S3001), and if the ending time has not elapsed (S3001). NO), this process is finished immediately. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S3001), the jackpot flag is turned off (S3002), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S3003). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1002) is executed again as the special operation process (FIG. 23). After that, the game state setting process (S3004) is performed to finish this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the game state setting process (S3004), first, the probability change flag is turned ON (S3101), and "6" is set in the probability change counter (S3102). Then, the time saving flag is turned ON (S3103). Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot this time was a 16R jackpot (S3104), and if it is a 16R jackpot, set "100" to the time reduction counter (S3105), proceed to step S3107, and if it is not a 16R jackpot, the time reduction counter. Is set to "50" (S3106), and the process proceeds to step S3107.

As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-base state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed six times or that the next big hit is won is satisfied. If the variable display of the special symbol is performed 6 times without winning the jackpot, it is subsequently controlled to a non-high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state) (see FIG. 30). ). And in this low accuracy high base state, either the condition that the number of times of executing the variable display of the special symbol after the big hit game reaches the time saving number (100 times or 50 times) or that the next big hit is won is satisfied. Ends with.

In step S3107, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state designation command including the game state information just set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. Then, the game state setting process is completed.

[V area sensor detection process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs the V area sensor detection process (S109) after the special operation process (S108). In the V region sensor detection process (S109), as shown in FIG. 40, first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the V region sensor 39a (S3201). If it is determined in step S3201 that there is no detection (NO in S3201), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is detection (YES in S3201), then it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S3202). The V validity period is set in step S2708 described above. If it is not during the V valid period (NO in S3202), this process is immediately terminated. On the other hand, if it is during the V valid period (YES in S3202), the V passage command is set (S3203), and this process ends. The V-pass command is a command for notifying the sub-control board 90 that V-pass has occurred.

7. Outline of the effect As the game progresses by the game control microcomputer 81 as described above, various effects are executed by the effect control microcomputer 91 and the like. Before explaining the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91, the outline of the characteristic effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 58 to 61. Characteristic effects include a V chance effect (FIGS. 58 to 60) and a G bonus challenge (G-BONUS CHALLENGE) effect (FIG. 61). The production of V chance is a production for notifying the pending ream. The hold ream means that there is a special figure hold (hereinafter referred to as "hit hold") scheduled to win a big hit among the special figure hold existing during the big hit game. In addition, the production of the G bonus challenge is an production for notifying that the jackpot game being executed is a jackpot game of 16R jackpot.

[Production of V chance] In this embodiment, the production of V chance is executed as a look-ahead effect during the jackpot game. The V-chance rendition can be performed on all types of jackpots. The production of the V chance is a production in which the player aims to pass through the pseudo V area 34 in the first large winning opening 30. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, when there is a hold chain, the operation control of the pseudo V distribution member 76 is performed so that the pseudo V distribution member 76 passes through the pseudo V region 34. This control is called a passing operation control, and a round game in which the passing operation control is performed is called a passing round game. On the other hand, when there is no hold chain, the pseudo V distribution member 76 is not operated in the second state (see FIG. 5B) so as not to pass through the pseudo V region 34. This control is called non-operation control, and the jackpot game in which non-operation control is performed is called a non-passing special game. Then, based on the passage to the pseudo V region 34, the hold continuous suggestion effect suggesting that there is a hit hold (that is, the next big hit winning is confirmed) is executed.

Specifically, in the production of V chance, first, an introductory image (FIG. 58 (A)) showing that the game (game) called V chance has started is displayed on the display screen 7a, and then the game called V chance. An explanatory image (FIG. 58 (B)) explaining the contents of the above is displayed on the display screen 7a. Then, a driving notification image (FIG. 58 (C)) stating "Aim for V chance!" Is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, although not shown, a “V chance” design is applied to a portion located on the front side of the first grand prize device 31 and in front of the pseudo V region 34. Therefore, the display of the driving notification image (FIG. 58 (C)) functions as an effect of instructing that the game ball should be driven aiming at the pseudo V region 34 in the first large winning opening 30. This production corresponds to a driving instruction production. In this embodiment, the display effect of the driving notification image shown in FIG. 58 (C) is described as the driving instruction effect, but the series of effects shown in FIGS. 58 (A) to 58 (C) is regarded as the driving instruction effect. You may.

Then, when the passage to the pseudo V region 34 occurs, the hold continuous suggestion effect for notifying the passage is executed. The pending ream suggestion effect is an effect (FIG. 58 (D)) in which a part of the special image PI corresponding to the V chance is displayed in a V shape, and a subsequent effect, which is a V icon. It includes an effect (FIG. 58 (E)) for displaying SI (also referred to as special notice image SI). The former effect is performed using the entire area of the display screen 7a, and the latter effect is performed using the lower right display area 7b (also referred to as the first display area) in the lower right corner of the display screen 7a.

This V icon SI continues to be displayed in the lower right display area 7b until the variation effect accompanying the special figure variation related to the reserved sequence is started (FIGS. 60A and 60B). Then, when the variation effect accompanying the special figure variation related to the reserved sequence is started, the display is moved to the central display area 7c (also referred to as the second display area) in the center of the display screen 7a (FIG. 60 (C)). As a result, it is shown that the special figure change related to the reserved ream has been started, that is, the jackpot winning is notified by the change effect accompanying the started special figure change. The display of the V icon SI in the center display area 7c is a temporary stop display (slightly shakes before the fixed stop display, etc.) until all the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped in the variable effect. It is performed until the stop display) is made (FIGS. 60 (D) and (E)). The center display area 7c is a display area larger than the lower right display area 7b. Further, in the center display area 7c, the V icon SI is displayed so as to rotate with the vertical direction as the rotation axis.

Even if the V chance effect is executed, the pseudo V area 34 is not released unless there is a hold ream. Therefore, the passage to the pseudo V region 34 does not occur. In this case, in the round following the round in which the driving notification image (FIG. 58 (C)) is displayed, the effect image (FIG. 58 (F)) including the failed character image is displayed on the display screen 7a. As a result, the player is notified that there is no pending ream. The display effect of the effect image shown in FIG. 58 (F) corresponds to an undetermined effect.

Further, if the player does not allow the game ball to win the first large winning opening 30 even though there is a hold ream, the passage to the pseudo V region 34 does not occur, as shown in FIG. 59 (A). A series of effects shown in (D) are executed. That is, in the round following the round in which the driving notification image is displayed, the failure effect image is once displayed (the unconfirmed effect is executed) as shown in FIG. 59 (A), but after that, FIG. 59 (B). )-(D) to perform a revival effect. In the resurrection effect, a predetermined character image is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 59 (B)), and following this display, a hold continuous suggestion effect similar to that when passing through the pseudo V area 34 (FIG. 59 (C)). And (D)) are executed. As a result, the player is notified that there is a hold ream, and even if the player does not pass through the pseudo V area 34, the game result and the effect content are prevented from being inconsistent with each other.

[Production of G Bonus Challenge] In this embodiment, the production of the G bonus challenge is executed in the jackpot game of 16R jackpot and 8R (substantially 7R) jackpot. The production of the G bonus challenge is a production in which the player aims to pass through the main V area 39 in the second large winning opening 35. As described above, in the present embodiment, the 7th R in the 16R jackpot and the 8R (substantially 7R) jackpot is the main V operation round (the round in which the operation control of the V region 39 is executed). In this V operation round, when the number of winning balls to the second large winning opening 35 reaches 7, the V region 39 is opened.

If it is the 7th R of the 16R jackpot, the opening time of the second winning opening 35 is sufficiently long (see FIG. 12), so that it is possible to win 9 balls, which is the maximum number of winning balls per round. Therefore, the passage to the V region 39 occurs. On the other hand, in the case of the 7th R of the 8R jackpot, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is as short as 40 ms, so that it is impossible to win 7 balls. Therefore, the passage to the V region 39 cannot occur. When the passage to the V region 39 is made, it is notified that the jackpot game being executed is a 16R jackpot game (that is, a jackpot game capable of obtaining a relatively large number of prize balls is being executed). The G bonus acquisition effect (special effect, see FIG. 61 (E)) is executed.

Specifically, in the production of the G bonus challenge, first, an introduction image (FIG. 61 (A)) showing that the game (game) called the G bonus challenge has been started is displayed on the display screen 7a, and then the G bonus. Explanatory images (FIGS. 61 (B) and (C)) explaining the content of the game called challenge are displayed on the display screen 7a. Although not shown, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the design of "G-BONUS CHALLENGE" is applied to the front side of the second prize-winning device 36. Further, a portion of the front surface of the game board 2 located in front of the V region 39 is designed with the letter "G". Therefore, the display of the explanatory images shown in FIGS. 61 (B) and 61 (C) indicates that the player should pass the game ball through the main V region 39 in the second large winning opening 35 in the next round. Will be. These displays (displays of the images shown in FIGS. 61A to 61C) are executed at the 6th R of the 16R jackpot and the 8R jackpot.

Then, at the 7th Rth of the 16R jackpot and the 7th to 8th Rths of the 8R jackpot, a driving notification image (FIG. 61 (D)) for notifying that the game ball should be driven aiming at the second big winning opening 35 is displayed on the display screen. It is displayed on 7a. If it is a 16R jackpot, as long as the game is correctly performed by the player, the passage to the V region 39 will occur, so at the timing of the passage, the production image including the character image of "G-BONUS acquisition!" It is displayed on the display screen 7a (FIG. 61 (E)). This is the G bonus acquisition production. By executing the G bonus acquisition effect, the player is notified that the jackpot game being executed is a 16R jackpot jackpot game. On the other hand, if the jackpot game being executed is an 8R jackpot jackpot game, the passage to the V region 39 does not occur at the 7th and 8th rounds, so the G bonus acquisition effect is not executed and the jackpot game is played. Will end. The driving notification image shown in FIG. 61 (D) is the driving notification image of the second large winning opening instructing the winning of the second large winning opening 35, and the driving notification image shown in FIG. 58 (C) is. It is a pseudo V driving notification image instructing the passage to the pseudo V region 34 in the first big winning opening 30.

8. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 to 57. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 41 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of RAM94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), RAM94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Then, 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 random number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects, a random number for determining the V chance effect, and the like. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random numbers one by one at the time of updating, it may be added by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command executes various effects (effect symbol variation effect, jackpot effect associated with the jackpot game (opening effect, round effect, ending effect), etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. .. The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. The 66 is made to emit light, and the board movable body 15 is driven. Further, the frame movable body 600 is driven via the frame relay board 99. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 42, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the signal has been input to the external INT input unit (S4101). Then, if the strobe signal is not ON, the process is completed, and if it is ON, various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM 94 (S4102). This receive interrupt process is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 1 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 43, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signal from the effect button detection switch 63a.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), in order to make the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing suitable for the production, the lamp processing (S4306) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing described later and the lamp data created by other processing are lamp-controlled. Output to the board 107. That is, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), drive data (data for driving the panel movable body 15) is created and output in order to drive the panel movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 at a timing suitable for the effect. That is, the board movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 are driven in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 44, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4301) and the pseudo V sensor process (S4302), which will be described later, are sequentially performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4303). Subsequently, the switch process (S4304) for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed.

After that, the frame movable body arbitrary return process (S4305) described later is performed, and then the lamp process (S4306) is performed. In the lamp processing (S4306), lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) is created, and time management of the light emission effect is performed. Subsequently, voice control processing (S4307) is performed. In the voice control process (S4307), voice data (data that controls the output of voice from the speaker 67) is created, output to the voice control board 106, and time management of voice production is performed. As a result, the sound that matches the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 67.

Then, other processing such as updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4308), and this processing is completed.

[Received command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 45, in the received command analysis process (S4301), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) from the main control board 80. ) Is received (S4401), and if it is received, the look-ahead effect determination process (S4402) described later is performed.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if received, performs a variation effect start process (S4404) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if so, performs a variation effect end process (S4406). In the variation effect end process (S4406), the variation stop command is analyzed, and the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 based on the analysis result.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4408) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if received, performs a round effect selection process (S4410) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the first grand prize opening winning command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if so, the first major winning opening winning processing (S4411), which will be described later. Perform S4412).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if received, performs an ending effect selection process (S4414) described later.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if so, starts the effect of the G bonus acquisition effect (see FIG. 61 (E)). Set the command in the output buffer of RAM94 (S4416). When the effect start command set in step S4416 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image of the G bonus acquisition effect from the ROM 103 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of 7.

Subsequently, as another process (S4417), a process based on a received command other than the above command (for example, a value of the game state status indicating the current game state is set based on the game state specification command to grasp the game state. (Processing, etc.) is performed, and the received command analysis process is completed.

[Look-ahead effect determination process] As shown in FIG. 46, in the look-ahead effect determination process (S4402), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores the start winning command stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 in the special figure hold effect storage of the RAM 94. It is stored in a unit (first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b shown in FIG. 10) (S5001). Specifically, if the received is the first start winning command, it is stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a (see FIG. 10B), and if it is the second start winning command, the second special figure is stored. It is stored in the figure-holding effect storage unit 95b (see FIG. 10C). The start winning command is stored in the storage area having the smallest number in which the command is not stored among the storage areas 1 to 4 in each special figure holding effect storage unit. As a result, the start winning commands are stored in the order corresponding to the storage order of the special figure hold.

In the following step S5002, if the start winning command stored in step S5001 is the first start winning command, the value of the first special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added and updated by "1" to update the second start. If it is a winning command, the value of the second special figure hold effect counter provided in the RAM 94 is added by "1" and updated. The first special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the sub side (sub control board 90 side) that counts the number of first special figure hold. Similarly, the second special figure hold effect counter is a counter on the sub side that counts the number of second special figure hold.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs an execution lottery process (S5003) for the look-ahead effect. Execution of look-ahead effect In the lottery process (S5003), based on the start winning command stored in step S5001, it is determined whether or not to perform look-ahead effect such as so-called continuous notice or hold change notice. Make various settings related to. It should be noted that the look-ahead effect that is the target of the execution lottery here does not include the hold continuous suggestion effect. Further, the continuous advance notice is an interrelated advance notice effect that can be executed over a plurality of special figure fluctuations. Further, the hold change notice is a notice effect that displays the effect hold image in the special display mode, which has a higher expectation of winning a big hit than the normal display mode, instead of the effect hold image in the normal display mode.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 47, in the variation effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S5101). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409). .. Further, the symbol information for designating the symbol as the determination result of the jackpot determination process of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is included.

In the following step S5102, if the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S5101 is the special figure 1 fluctuation start command, the counter value of the first special figure hold effect counter is subtracted by "1", and if it is the special figure 2 fluctuation start command, , The counter value of the second special figure hold effect counter is subtracted by "1". Then, the data stored in the special figure holding effect storage unit (first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a or second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b) is shifted (S5103).

In the shift process, each data such as the start winning command stored in the first storage area to the fourth storage area is shifted to the previous storage area, and the fourth storage area is cleared. For example, the data stored in the fourth storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is shifted to the third storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a, and the fourth storage area is cleared. .. Further, the data stored in the first storage area of the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a is common to the first special figure reservation effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure reservation effect storage unit 95b. The data is shifted to the storage unit (0th storage area) 95c (FIG. 10A), and the data stored in the variable effect storage unit 95c is erased.

Next, the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect is selected (S5104). Specifically, if "big hit symbol 1" (16R jackpot), "big hit symbol 2" (8R jackpot), or "big hit symbol 3" (6R jackpot) is won, for example, "7" which is a gold symbol. Select doublet (see FIG. 11). Further, if the "big hit symbol 4" (4R jackpot) is won, for example, the doublet of "8" which is a silver symbol is selected.

Subsequently, the advance notice effect selection process (S5105) described later is performed. Next, the variation effect pattern selection process (S5106) is performed. In the variation effect pattern selection process (S5106), one table is selected based on the acquired variation pattern information from a plurality of tables classified according to the variation pattern indicated by the variation start command. Then, a random number for determining the variation effect pattern is acquired, and the acquired random number value is determined using the selected table to select the variation effect pattern. After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect in the variation effect pattern selected in step S5106 in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5107), and proceeds to step S5108.

When the variation effect start command set in step S5107 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 causes the image display device 7 based on the received variation effect start command. The variable effect is performed on the display screen 7a of.

In step S5108, it is determined whether or not the variable effect pattern selected in step S5106 is an effect pattern accompanied by a drive effect of the frame movable body 600. If it is not accompanied by the driving effect of the frame movable body 600, this process is immediately completed, but if it is accompanied by the driving effect of the frame movable body 600, the frame movable body 600 is displaced from the standby position to the operating position. The frame movable body drive data (appearance drive data) is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5109), and this process is completed. The frame movable body drive data set here is output to the frame relay board 99 in the drive control process (S4203) shown in FIG. 43 when a predetermined drive timing within the execution period of the variation effect comes. As a result, the frame movable body 600 is displaced from the standby position to the operating position.

[Preliminary effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 48, in the advance notice effect selection process (S5105), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is a highly accurate and high base state (S5201). ). The effect control microcomputer 91 receives the game state designation command from the main control board 80, and grasps the current game state based on the command. If NO in step S5201, the process proceeds to step S5208.

On the other hand, if YES in step S5201, it is subsequently determined whether or not the variable effect to be executed from now on is the variable effect related to the pending sequence. Whether or not it is a fluctuation effect related to the hold ream is determined by whether or not the fluctuation start command analyzed in step S5101 indicates a jackpot winning and the value of the pseudo V operation flag is set to "3". To do. The pseudo V operation flag is a flag indicating the progress of operation control of the pseudo V region 34.

As shown in the table in FIG. 50, if the value of the pseudo V operation flag is “0”, it indicates that the operation control of the pseudo V area 34 is not executed. Further, if the value of the pseudo V operation flag is "1", it indicates that the operation standby of the pseudo V area 34 is in progress. Further, if the value of the pseudo V operation flag is "2", it indicates that the pseudo V region 34 is being opened. Further, when the value of the pseudo V operation flag is "3", it indicates that it is after the pseudo V region 34 is closed and before the start of the variation effect related to the hold sequence.

Returning to FIG. 48, if the determination result of step S5202 is NO, the normal advance notice image NI (see FIG. 60 (A)) is displayed in the central display area 7c of the display screen 7a as the advance notice effect in the high accuracy and high base state. Select the advance notice effect to be made (S5203), and proceed to step S5208. The normal preview image NI is an image of a character appearing in the original, which is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5202 is YES, the special notice image SI (see FIG. 60C) is displayed in the center display area 7c of the display screen 7a as a notice effect in the high accuracy and high base state. Select the notice effect to be made (S5204). The special notice image SI displayed in the central display area 7c is an image in which the display size of the V icon SI displayed in the lower right display area 7b is enlarged.

Following step S5204, the effect control microcomputer 91 clears the value of the pseudo V operation flag to “0” (S5205). Then, it is determined whether or not the frame movable body 600 is currently in the standby position (S5206). Whether or not it is in the standby position is determined based on the detection signal by the photo sensor 620. If it is not in the standby position, that is, if it is in the operating position, the process proceeds to step S5208 as it is.

On the other hand, if it is in the standby position (YES in step S5206), the frame movable body drive data (appearance drive data) for displacing the frame movable body 600 from the standby position to the operating position is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. (S5207). The frame movable body drive data set here is output to the frame relay board 99 in the drive control process (S4203) of FIG. 43 when a predetermined drive timing in the fluctuation effect related to the hold sequence arrives. As a result, the frame movable body 600 is displaced from the standby position to the operating position. The reason why the drive control of the frame movable body 600 is performed is that the frame movable body 600 displaced to the operating position at the time of executing the hold continuous suggestion effect returns to the standby position by operating the frame movable body return button 670. Even if it has been done, it is to enhance the game fun by reappearing it in the variable production related to the pending ream.

In step S5208, a lottery is performed for other notice effects (notice effects different from those selected in steps S5203 and S5204). Other notice effects include so-called step-up notice effects and chance-up notice effects. In the lottery for the advance notice effect, a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and the random number is determined based on the predetermined advance notice effect determination table to select the advance notice effect to be executed. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the advance notice effect start command selected in steps S5203, S5204, and S5208 in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5209).

When the advance notice effect start command set in step S5209 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image corresponding to the advance notice effect start command from the ROM 103. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, if the notice effect for displaying the special notice image SI is selected, the image control board 100 displays the V icon SI displayed in the lower right display area 7b of the display screen 7a in the center display area 7c. (See FIGS. 60 (A) to 60 (C)). As a result, it will be shown to the player that the jackpot winning will be notified in this variable production. The background image shown on each display screen 7a of FIG. 60 is a background image dedicated to the high accuracy and high base state.

[Opening effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 49, in the opening effect selection process (S4408), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the opening command (S5501). The opening command contains information on the type of jackpot that was won. Next, based on the analysis result of the opening command, the production pattern of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected (S5502). Then, the opening effect start command for executing the opening effect of the selected effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5503).

Subsequently, the frame movable body drive data (evacuation drive data) for displacing the frame movable body 600 from the operating position to the standby position is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5504). When the frame movable body drive data set here is output to the frame relay board 99 by the drive control process (S4203) of FIG. 43, the frame movable body 600 in the operating position is returned to the standby position. As described above, in this embodiment, even if the frame movable body 600 is controlled to the operating position during the fluctuation effect for notifying the jackpot winning, the frame movable body 600 is returned to the standby position at the start of the opening of the jackpot game based on the jackpot winning. There is. After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a V chance execution lottery process (S5505) to complete this process.

[V chance execution lottery process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the V chance execution lottery process (S5505), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 is scheduled to be held for hit (it is scheduled to be determined as a big hit) while the special figure is held. It is determined whether or not there is a special figure pending (S5601). That is, it is determined whether or not there is a hold ream (there is a hit hold in the special figure hold during the big hit game). This determination is made based on the start winning command stored in the first special figure holding effect storage unit 95a and the second special figure holding effect storage unit 95b of the RAM 94.

If the start winning command is analyzed, is the numerical information (random number value such as a jackpot random number) related to the start winning command the specific numerical information scheduled to be determined as a jackpot winning in the winning / failing judgment (step S1402 or S1408)? I know whether or not. The start winning command in this embodiment is information that is determined to be a big hit regardless of whether the numerical information related to the start winning command is in a high probability state or a normal probability state, or is a big hit only when it is in a high probability state. This is because it includes information on whether it is the information to be determined or the information to be determined to be lost in any gaming state (see FIG. 17).

In this embodiment, the game state after the big hit game is always controlled to the high probability state. Therefore, in the determination in step S5601, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure hold scheduled to be determined as a big hit in the high probability state. The determination in step S5601 corresponds to a preliminary determination (a determination made before the determination of whether or not the special figure change starts).

If the determination result in step S5601 is YES, that is, if there is a pending ream, then it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot won is a 4R jackpot (S5602). Then, if the determination result is YES, the V chance execution lottery is performed based on the 4R jackpot lottery table with hold consecutive (the part of the table with hold consecutive shown in FIG. 51 (B)) (S5603). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S5602 is NO, the lottery table with hold reams for other jackpots (6R jackpot, 8R jackpot, or 16R jackpot) (the part of the table with hold reams shown in FIG. 51 (C)) Based on this, a lottery will be held to execute the V chance (S5604).

If the determination result in step S5601 is NO, that is, if there is no pending ream, then it is determined whether or not the winning jackpot type is a 4R jackpot (S5605). Then, if the determination result is YES, the V chance execution lottery is performed based on the 4R jackpot non-holding consecutive lottery table (the portion of the table without holding consecutives shown in FIG. 51 (B)) (S5606). On the other hand, if the determination result of step S5605 is NO, the lottery table without hold reams for other jackpots (6R jackpot, 8R jackpot, or 16R jackpot) (the part of the table without hold reams shown in FIG. Based on this, a lottery for executing V chances is performed (S5607).

Here, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), there are four types of V-chance production modes. The effect modes 1 and 2 are the effect modes selected when there is a hold sequence. The effect modes 3 and 4 are the effect modes selected when there is no hold ream. In the effect modes 1 and 3, the effect is executed from the second round to the fourth round, whereas in the effect modes 2 and 4, the effect is executed from the third round to the fifth round. Therefore, as will be described later, the effect modes 2 and 4 are not selected when the 4R jackpot is won.

Specifically, in the effect modes 1 and 2, a series of effects shown in FIGS. 58 (A) to 58 (E) are executed. The production mode 1 is also referred to as a success scenario 1, and the production mode 2 is also referred to as a success scenario 2. On the other hand, in the effect modes 3 and 4, a series of effects shown in FIGS. 58 (A), (B), (C), and (F) are executed. The effect mode 3 is also referred to as a failure scenario 1, and the effect mode 4 is also referred to as a failure scenario 2.

FIG. 51 (B) is an execution lottery table for the V chance at the time of winning the big hit of 4R, and FIG. 51 (C) is an execution lottery table for the V chance at the time of winning the big hit of 16R, 8R, or 6R. Each table is divided into an execution lottery table when there is a hold sequence and an execution lottery table when there is no hold sequence. As shown in FIG. 51 (B), if the 4R jackpot is won with the hold ream, the effect mode 1 is always selected when the V chance is executed. In addition, if the 4R jackpot is won without a hold ream, the production mode 3 is always selected when the V chance is executed. It should be noted that the probability of being determined to execute the V chance is set higher when there is a hold ream than when there is no hold ream.

Further, as shown in FIG. 51 (C), if there is a hold ream and the jackpot of the number of rounds other than 4R is won, either the effect mode 1 or the effect mode 2 is selected. Further, if the jackpot of the number of rounds other than 4R is won without the holding sequence, either the effect mode 3 or the effect mode 4 is selected. It should be noted that the probability of being determined to execute the V chance is set higher when there is a hold ream than when there is no hold ream. Further, when executing the V chance when there is a hold ream, the effect mode 1 is easier to select than the effect mode 2, and when the V chance is executed when there is no hold ream, the effect mode 1 is easier to select. It is more difficult to select the effect mode 3 than the effect mode 4. In other words, it is set so that the expectation of winning a big hit is higher when the V chance is started in the earlier round.

If it is not decided to execute the V chance in the execution lottery of step S5603 or step S5604 (NO in S5608), the effect control microcomputer 91 immediately ends this process. On the other hand, when it is decided to execute the V chance (YES in S5608), the data indicating the success scenario (success scenario 1 or success scenario 2) of the decided V chance is set in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. (S5609).

Then, the value of the pseudo V operation flag is set to "1" indicating that the operation is on standby. Subsequently, a lottery is performed for the number of operating-triggered winning balls (pseudo-V operating-triggered winning balls) of the pseudo-V distribution member 76. That is, in this embodiment, whether or not to execute the V chance and in what round the operation control of the pseudo V region 34 (operation control of the pseudo V distribution member 76) is executed by the lottery in step S5603 or S5604 described above. Is determined, and by the lottery in step S5611, the number of balls to be operated when the pseudo V distribution member 76 is won is determined.

In this pseudo-V operation trigger winning ball number lottery (S5611), a random number for determining the operation trigger winning ball number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is displayed in the operation trigger winning ball number determination table shown in FIG. 51 (D). It is done by making a judgment based on. There are a total of 6 types of winning balls, from 3 to 8 balls. Specifically, for example, when the operation pattern 1 shown in FIG. 51 (D) is selected by the lottery in step S5611, the operation timing of the pseudo V distribution member 76 (opening timing of the pseudo V region 34) is the winning 3 It becomes the ball (third count).

In addition, regardless of which operation pattern is determined (that is, regardless of which operation trigger winning number of balls is determined), the closing timing of the pseudo V region 34 (pseudo V distribution member 76 is shown in FIG. 5B). The timing of returning from the second state shown to the first state shown in FIG. 5A) is the timing when the game ball has passed through the pseudo V region 34. Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball that triggered the operation of the pseudo V distribution member 76 (that is, the game ball that won the first large winning opening 30 in the third ball if the number of winning balls that triggered the operation is 3) remains as it is. The length of the internal passage of the first prize-winning device 31 and the like are designed so as to pass through the pseudo V region 34. Of course, the winning balls following the game ball that triggered the operation of the pseudo V distribution member 76 may be configured to pass through the pseudo V region 34.

Following step S5611, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the value of the number of operation trigger winning balls determined in step S5611 in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94 (S5612). Then, this process is completed.

Further, when the execution lottery of step S5606 or step S5607 is performed, the effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently determines whether or not it is determined to execute the V chance in this execution lottery (S5613), and determines whether or not the V chance is executed (S5613). If not executed (NO in S5613), this process ends immediately. On the other hand, when the V chance is executed (YES in S5613), the data indicating the failure scenario (failure scenario 1 or failure scenario 2) of the V chance determined by the execution lottery is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 94. Set to (S5614) to finish this process.

[Round effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 52, in the round effect selection process (S4410), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the round effect selection command (S5701). Then, it is determined whether or not the round indicated by the round designation command is the 1st to 5th rounds (S5702). If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S5707. On the other hand, if the judgment result is YES (YES in S5702), the V chance production scenario (either success scenario 1, success scenario 2, failure scenario 1, or failure scenario 2 shown in FIG. 51 (A)) is set. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (S5703).

If this determination result is YES, the round effect according to the current number of rounds (that is, the current number of rounds) is selected so that the round effect is executed according to the effect scenario of V chance. For example, if success scenario 1 is set and it is time to select the second round effect, the round effect that displays the introduction image shown in FIG. 58 (A) and the explanatory image shown in FIG. 58 (B). Is selected (see FIG. 51 (A)).

Further, at the timing of selecting the third round effect, the round effect for displaying the driving notification image shown in FIG. 58 (C) is selected. When it is time to select the fourth round effect, the round effect for displaying the special notice image SI shown in FIG. 58 (E) in the lower right display area 7b is selected. Even when another effect scenario is set, the round effect is selected as shown in FIG. 51 (A). If the round corresponds to the “-” part in the table of FIG. 51 (A), the round effect has nothing to do with the V chance (for example, a music effect that displays a predetermined effect image according to a predetermined music). Etc.) is selected.

After executing step S5704, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a revival effect execution process (S5705) described later, and proceeds to step S5707. The resurrection effect execution process (S5705) is for matching the game result with the effect content when the player does not pass the game ball through the pseudo V area 34 even though the success scenario is set. It is a process.

If it is determined in step S5703 that the V chance production scenario is not set, a round production unrelated to the V chance is selected based on the current number of rounds and the type of jackpot won. Proceed to step S5707.

In step S5707, it is determined whether or not the round indicated by the round designation command is the 6th round or later. If the determination result is NO, the process proceeds to step S5711. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game being executed is either a 16R jackpot or an 8R jackpot (S5708). With these jackpots, it depends on the current number of rounds (that is, the current number of rounds) so that the round production of the G bonus challenge is executed as a series of productions shown in FIGS. 61A to 61D. Select a round effect (S5709) and proceed to step S5711.

Specifically, at the timing of selecting the sixth round round effect, the round effect for displaying the effect images shown in FIGS. 61 (A) to 61 (C) is selected. Further, at the timing of selecting the 7th round round effect, the round effect for displaying the effect image shown in FIG. 61 (D) is selected. In the 8R jackpot, the effect image shown in FIG. 61 (D) is displayed from the 7th R to the 8th R. Therefore, a new round effect is not selected at the 8th round of the 8R jackpot. On the other hand, after the 8th R of the 16R jackpot, a predetermined musical composition is selected.

If the judgment result of step S5708 is NO, that is, if the jackpot game being executed is a 6R jackpot, a round effect unrelated to the G bonus challenge is selected (S5710), and the process proceeds to step S5711.

In step S5711, the round effect start command for starting the execution of the round effect selected in the above process is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the round effect start command set in step S5711 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 reads the effect image corresponding to the round effect start command from the ROM 103. It is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

After step S5711, the effect control microcomputer 91 resets (clears to “0”) the value of the pseudo V operation counter (S5712). The pseudo V operation counter is a counter that counts the number of winning balls to the first large winning opening 30 up to the number of operating trigger winning balls in the round in which the operation control of the pseudo V area 34 is executed (pseudo V operation round). Is. The counter addition process is performed in step S5903 shown in FIG. 54.

After step S5712, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the value of the pseudo V operation flag is “2” (S5713). If it is not "2", this process ends, but if it is "2", the pseudo V region 34 remains open even though it is the timing when a new round game is started. Therefore, the pseudo V region 34 is closed (S5714), that is, the pseudo V distribution member 76 is controlled from the first state to the second state, and the value of the pseudo V operation flag is set to the corresponding value "3" after closing. After that (S5715), this process is completed.

[Resurrection effect execution process] As shown in FIG. 53, in the resurrection effect execution process (S5705), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set at the timing when the success scenario 1 is set and the 4R round effect is selected, or It is determined whether or not the success scenario 2 is set and it is one of the timings for selecting the 5th round effect (S5801). If neither is the case (NO in S5801), this process ends.

On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5801 is YES, then it is determined whether or not the value of the pseudo V operation flag is "3" (S5802). If it is "3" (NO in S5802), the pseudo V region 34 has passed, so this process is completed without selecting the revival effect.

On the other hand, if the judgment result of step S5802 is YES, the revival effect is selected as the round effect this time because the passage to the pseudo V area 34 has not occurred even though the success scenario is set (S5803). ). Then, the frame movable body drive data (appearance drive data) for displacing the frame movable body 600 from the standby position to the operating position is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5804), and this process is completed. When the resurrection effect is selected, the failure effect image shown in FIG. 59 (A) is displayed once, and then a series of resurrection effects shown in FIGS. 59 (B) to (D) are executed. .. In addition, the frame movable body 600 appears outside the accommodating portion 650 along with the resurrection effect.

[Processing at the time of winning the first prize opening] The processing at the time of winning the first prize opening is a process for opening the pseudo V region 34. As shown in FIG. 54, in the first large winning opening winning process (S4412), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the value of the pseudo V operation flag is “1” (S5901). If the value of the pseudo V operation flag is "1" (YES in S5901), the process proceeds to step S5902 in order to operate the pseudo V area 34 in the jackpot game being executed. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S5901 is NO, this process is immediately terminated.

In step S5902, it is determined whether or not it is either the third round in which the success scenario 1 is set or the fourth round in which the success scenario 2 is set. Information on the number of rounds in the current round is obtained by the round specification command.

If the determination result in step S5902 is YES, the current round is a round for controlling the operation of the pseudo V region 34 (pseudo V operation round). Therefore, the value of the pseudo V operation counter is added by 1 (S5903), and the value of the pseudo V operation counter matches the value of the set number of operation trigger winning balls (the value set in step S5612 of FIG. 50). Determine whether or not to do so (S5904). If the determination result in step S5902 is NO, this process is immediately terminated.

If the value of the pseudo V operation counter and the value of the number of winning balls that trigger the operation match in step S5904 (YES in S5904), the pseudo V region 34 is opened (the pseudo V distribution member 76 is shown in FIG. 5B). (Operating from the second state shown in FIG. 5 to the first state shown in FIG. 5 (A)) (S5905), and setting the value of the pseudo V operation flag to "2" indicating opening (S5906), this process. To finish. If the determination result in step S5904 is NO, the number of winning balls to the first large winning opening 30 has not yet reached the number of winning balls that triggered the operation, so this process is completed without performing steps S5905 and S5906. In the present embodiment, since the opening control of the pseudo V area 34 is performed, the pseudo V area 34 is opened when the operation trigger winning ball determined by the lottery is reached.

[Ending effect selection process] As shown in FIG. 55, in the ending effect selection process (S4414), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the ending command (S6001). Then, based on the analysis result of the ending command, the effect pattern of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected (S6002). Then, the ending effect start command for starting the ending effect of the selected effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S6003).

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 clears the V chance effect scenario data if the scenario data is set (S6004). Then, if the value of the number of winning balls that triggers the pseudo V operation is set, this is cleared (S6005), and this process is completed.

[Pseudo V sensor processing] As shown in FIG. 56, in the pseudo V sensor processing (S4302), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the pseudo V area sensor 34a is ON (S6101). If it is not ON, this process ends immediately. On the other hand, if it is ON, it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the pseudo V operation flag is "2" (S6102). If it is "2", the pseudo V region 34 is being opened, and the detection of the game ball by the pseudo V region sensor 34a is an effective detection. Therefore, in this case, the process proceeds to step S6103. On the other hand, if it is not "2" in step S6102, this process is immediately terminated.

In step S6103, an effect start command for starting the hold continuous suggestion effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the effect start command set here is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 corresponds to the effect image (V chance) shown in FIG. 58 (D). A production image) that displays a part of the special image PI in a V shape is read out from the ROM 103 and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Following step S6103, the effect control microcomputer 91 closes (closes) the pseudo V region 34, that is, the pseudo V distribution member 76 is moved from the first state shown in FIG. 5 (A) to the first state shown in FIG. 5 (B). Control to two states (S6104). Then, the value of the pseudo V operation flag is set to "3" indicating after closing (S6105). After that, the frame movable body drive data (appearance drive data) for displacing the frame movable body 600 from the standby position to the operating position is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S6106), and this process is completed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, at the timing when the effective passage to the pseudo V region 34 occurs, the hold continuous suggestion effect is performed on the display screen 7a, and the frame movable body 600 is made to appear outside the accommodating portion 650 and is held. The occurrence of the ream is notified to the player in a conspicuous manner. The frame movable body 600 controlled to the operating position here continues to be controlled to the operating position until the opening of the jackpot game related to the hold ream is started. As a result, the occurrence of pending reams will be clearly shown to players and other hall visitors.

[Arbitrary Return Process of Frame Movable Body] As shown in FIG. 57, in the arbitrary return process of the frame movable body (S4305), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the frame movable body 600 is being driven (S6201). .. This determination may be made by confirming the detection signal of the photo sensor 620 (see FIG. 8) that detects the origin position (standby position) of the frame movable body 600. This process ends if the frame movable body 600 is not being driven, but if the frame movable body 600 is being driven (YES in S6201), it is subsequently determined whether or not the return button detection switch 670a is turned on (YES). S6202). Then, if it is not turned on, this process ends, but if it is turned on (YES in S6202), the frame movable body drive data (retract drive data) for returning the frame movable body 600 to the standby position is set to a predetermined value of the RAM 94. Set in the drive data buffer (S6203).

When the drive control process (S4203) is performed according to the frame movable body drive data set in step S6203, the frame movable body 600 that was not in the standby position is returned to the standby position. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, since the frame movable body 600 projects upward from the upper edge of the game machine frame 50, it is located in front of the data counter (data display device) installed in the hall. As a result, the player may not be able to visually recognize the data display device. However, by operating the frame movable body return button 670 in this way, the player can satisfactorily visually recognize the data display device.

When the frame movable body 600 is controlled to the operating position together with the hold ream suggestion effect, and then is returned to the standby position by operating the frame movable body return button 670 before the start of the special figure change related to the hold ream. Is trying to reappear the frame movable body 600 at the timing of the start of the special figure change related to the reserved ream (see steps S5206 and S5207 in FIG. 48). By controlling the drive of the frame movable body 600 in this way, it is possible to prevent the hobby when the reserved ream is generated from being lowered.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the fact that the game ball passes through the pseudo V area 34 in the first big winning opening 30 during the jackpot game, the holding sequence Suggestion effects (FIGS. 58 (D) and (E)) are executed. Therefore, it is possible to create a novel pending ream suggestion effect with the pleasure of passing the game ball through the pseudo V region 34. Specifically, it is possible to give the player the impression that the next big hit has been won by passing the game ball through the pseudo V region 34.

It should be noted that the game property of giving a big hit based on the passage of a game ball into a predetermined area in the big winning opening is conventionally known as a so-called two-kind game, but in this embodiment, the inside of the first big winning opening 30 Since the pending consecutive suggestion effect (that is, notification of the jackpot winning) is made based on the passage to the pseudo V region 34, it is possible to give the impression as if the jackpot was won by passing through the pseudo V region 34. It is possible. That is, it is possible to play the two-kind game in a pseudo manner even though it is not a game machine capable of executing the so-called two-kind game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the timing at which passage to the pseudo V region 34 is possible is determined from a plurality of types (see FIG. 51). In particular, in this embodiment, the number of winning balls set for the pseudo V operation trigger is determined by lottery (see FIG. 51 (D)). Therefore, the player cannot predict at what timing in the pseudo V operation round the pseudo V region 34 will be released. Therefore, we cannot take our eyes off the behavior of the pseudo V distribution member 76. As a result, it is possible to stimulate the expectation for the pending ream and improve the effect of producing the V chance.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of rounds in which the pseudo V operation round is set is also determined by lottery (see FIGS. 51 (A) to 51 (C)). Therefore, even if it is not possible to pass through the pseudo V region 34 in a certain round (3rd round in this embodiment), it may be possible to pass through the pseudo V region 34 in another round (4th round in this embodiment). is there. Therefore, compared to the configuration in which the number of rounds to be the pseudo V operation round is determined in advance, it is possible to increase the timing of giving a feeling of expectation for the occurrence of the V chance production. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game during the jackpot game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of opening timings of the pseudo V region 34, and the pseudo V region 34 is not blocked until the game ball passes through the pseudo V region 34 (see FIG. 56). Therefore, it is possible to make not only the opening timing of the pseudo V region 34 but also the opening time of the pseudo V region 34 (the time during which the pseudo V region 34 continues to be open) irregular. Therefore, it is possible to increase the unexpectedness (difficulty of prediction) of the behavior of the pseudo V distribution member 76 as compared with the configuration in which the opening time of the pseudo V region 34 is controlled by time. Further, since the pseudo V region 34 is not closed until the game ball passes through the pseudo V region 34, it is possible to increase the certainty of passing through the pseudo V region 34 when the pseudo V region 34 is opened. ing.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player is instructed by the driving instruction effect (FIG. 58 (C)) that the player should aim for the passage to the pseudo V region 34. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from not being aware of the opportunity of passing through the pseudo V region 34 and not exhibiting the planned effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if it is determined that there is no hit hold at the time of the opening of the jackpot game, the pseudo V distribution member 76 is shown in FIG. 5 (B) even if the V chance effect is executed. It is not operated in the second state (passage blocking state) shown. Therefore, the passage to the pseudo V region 34 does not occur. In this case, after the effects shown in FIGS. 58 (A) to 58 (C), the unconfirmed effect shown in FIG. 58 (F) (the next big hit winning is not confirmed, that is, there is no winning hold). The effect shown) is executed. Therefore, while the game is played with the expectation that the passage to the pseudo V region 34 will occur by the driving instruction effect shown in FIG. 58 (C), if there is no hold ream, an undetermined effect (FIG. 58 (F)) is performed. If it is performed and there is a hold ream and the passage to the pseudo V area 34 is made, the hold ream suggestion effect (FIGS. 58 (D) and (E)) is performed, so that the game result can be correctly recognized. It has become.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the passage to the pseudo V area 34 does not occur in the round game in which the pseudo V area 34 is scheduled to be opened, in the next round game, the pseudo V area is passed. A revival effect including a hold ream suggestion effect is executed (FIGS. 59 (B) to (D)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent a discrepancy between the game result and the production content.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special notice images SI (FIGS. 59 (D) and 60 (A)) are displayed in the lower right display area 7b on the display screen 7a until the variation effect related to the hold sequence is executed. ) (B)) continues to be displayed. Therefore, during this period, it is possible to continue to show the winning confirmation to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variation effect related to the hold sequence is started, the special notice image SI displayed in the lower right display area 7b is erased and displayed in the center display area 7c (FIG. 60). (C)). In the central display area 7c, in principle, the normal preview image NI is displayed if it is not a variable effect related to the hold sequence (FIG. 60 (A)). Therefore, by displaying the special preview image SI instead of the normal preview image NI in the central display area 7c, the newly started variation effect is a variation effect in which the winning / failing determination result of the jackpot winning is shown. It is possible for a person to easily recognize it.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the pseudo V area sensor 34a, which is not directly related to the profit received by the player but is related only to the effect, and the pseudo V distribution solenoid 78 are attached to the sub control board 90 for controlling the effect. It is connected. Therefore, the hold continuous suggestion effect using the pseudo V region sensor 34a and the pseudo V distribution member 76 can be freely executed by the sub control board 90 regardless of the operation of the main control board 80. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in designing the production.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, a jackpot (16R jackpot) in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained is relatively large is won based on the passage detection by the V region sensor 39a connected to the main control board 80. It is notified that it was (FIG. 61 (E)). Therefore, apart from the enjoyment of passing through the pseudo V region 34 in the first special winning opening 30, it is possible to create the enjoyment of passing through the main V region 39 in the second large winning opening 35. As a result, even when either of the two big winning openings (first big winning opening 30 and second big winning opening 35) that can be opened during the big hit game is open, the defined area (pseudo V) in the big winning opening is open. It is possible to give the region 34 or the present V region 39) the enjoyment of passing the game ball.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the V region sensor 39a and the V distribution solenoid 73 in the second winning opening 35 are connected to the main control board 80. Therefore, the hardware configuration of the so-called two-type game machine or the so-called V-certain machine (a game machine that determines the transition to the high-probability state based on the passage of a predetermined area in the large winning opening) can be used as it is. Therefore, when the game board is collected from the game hall (hall), changed, and provided to the game hall again, it is possible to reduce the manufacturing cost by eliminating the trouble of changing the hardware configuration.

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the above embodiment, the number of balls for which the pseudo-V operation trigger winning ball is set and the number of the pseudo-V operation round to be set are selected from a plurality of types by lottery. (See FIG. 51), only one of them may be selected by lottery. In this case, the other shall be determined in advance.

In addition, when only the number of the pseudo V operation round to be set is selected by lottery, the operation pattern of the pseudo V distribution member 76 is the operation pattern based on the number of pseudo V operation trigger winning balls. Instead, it may be an operation pattern controlled by time, that is, an operation pattern that opens and closes the pseudo V region 34 according to a predetermined opening time and closing time. Specifically, for example, the pseudo V region 34 is opened at the start of the pseudo V operation round, closed once after a predetermined opening time has elapsed, and after the predetermined closing time has passed, is opened again for a predetermined opening time. Is.

Further, in the above embodiment, the closing timing of the pseudo V region 34 is set to the time when the passage is detected by the pseudo V region sensor 34a, but the opening time of the pseudo V region 34 (the pseudo V distribution member 76 is controlled to the passage allowable state). The time) may be set in advance, and the pseudo V region 34 may be closed when the opening time elapses.

Further, in the above embodiment, when it is determined in step S5601 (FIG. 50) that there is a hold ream, it is configured to determine whether or not to perform a V chance effect (that is, a hold ream suggestion effect) by lottery. , You may be configured to always perform the production of V chance. In this case as well, it is determined whether or not to perform the hold continuous suggestion effect based on the determination result in step S5601.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the passage to the pseudo V region 34 is made, the special notice image SI shown in FIG. 58 (E) is displayed in the lower right display region 7b until the special figure fluctuation related to the hold sequence is started. However, the special preview image SI may be displayed as an effect pending image (see 9A or 9B in FIG. 3). That is, when the passage to the pseudo V region 34 is made, the display mode of the effect hold image corresponding to the hit hold is changed from the normal display mode to the special display mode, and a special notice is given as the effect hold image of this special display mode. Image SI may be used. In this case, the effect pending image is displayed on the display screen 7a even during the execution of the jackpot game. Of course, the production hold image is displayed even in the high accuracy and high base state.

With this configuration, the display mode of the effect pending image changes during the jackpot game, so that the next jackpot winning is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to continue to show the winning confirmation to the player in an easy-to-understand manner until the special figure change related to the pending ream is executed.

In the gaming machine of the above-mentioned modified example, the first special figure holding storage unit 85a or the second special figure holding storage unit 85b (storage means) stores random numbers (numerical information) such as jackpot random numbers, that is, It is provided with an effect hold display unit (first effect hold display area and second effect hold display area in the display screen 7a) for displaying an effect hold image indicating that there is a special figure hold, and at least a part of the hold continuous suggestion effect. As a result, it can be said that a hold change effect is performed in which the effect hold image corresponding to the specific numerical information (numerical information scheduled to be determined to be a big hit) is changed from a predetermined normal display mode to a special display mode.

Further, in the above mode, if the success scenario 1 or the success scenario 2 is set but the game ball fails to pass through the pseudo V area 34, it will be revived in the next round of the round to be passed. Although the effect is configured to be executed (FIG. 59), the execution timing of the resurrection effect may be any time until the jackpot game is completed. For example, a resurrection effect may be executed as an ending effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, the presence or absence of the hit hold is determined at the start of the opening of the jackpot game, but the presence or absence of the hit hold is determined at least by the start of the pseudo V operation round, and the operation pattern of the pseudo V distribution member 76 is determined. Just do it.

Further, in the above embodiment, the image shown in FIG. 58 (D) is displayed when passing through the pseudo V region 34, and the V icon SI shown in FIG. 58 (E) is displayed in the next round after this display. Configured. On the other hand, the V icon SI shown in FIG. 58 (E) may be displayed when passing through the pseudo V region 34.

Further, in the above embodiment, the display size of the special notice image SI displayed in the center display area 7c (second display area) and the special notice image SI displayed in the lower right display area 7b (first display area) are different. The images may be different, but of the same size.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of winning balls to the second major winning opening 35 reaches a predetermined number of winning balls (7 balls), the V region 39 is opened and closed at the end of the round game. It was configured to do. On the other hand, the V region 39 may be opened according to a predetermined operation pattern managed by time based on the start time of the round game in which the V region 39 is opened. For example, the V region 39 is opened at the start of the V operation round, is temporarily closed after a predetermined opening time has elapsed, and is opened again for a predetermined opening time after the predetermined closing time has passed.

Further, in the above embodiment, it is configured to simultaneously determine whether or not to execute the V chance and the number of rounds in which the pseudo V region 34 is opened (see FIGS. 51 (A) to 51 (C)). ), Both may be configured to be decided by separate lottery.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the failure scenario is set, the pseudo V region 34 is not opened at all. That is, the configuration is such that non-operation control is performed. However, when the failure scenario is set, the pseudo V region 34 may be opened for an extremely short time (for example, 40 ms) so that the game ball cannot pass through the pseudo V region 34. This open control is called non-passage operation control. The jackpot game in which such non-passing operation control is performed is also a non-passing special game. In the case of such a configuration, the number of winning balls that triggers the start of the non-passing operation control may be determined by lottery.

Further, in the above embodiment, if the frame movable body 600 has been returned to the standby position by the start of the variable effect related to the hold ream by the operation of the frame movable body return button 670 by the player, in the variable effect. The frame movable body 600 is configured to be displaced to the operating position. On the other hand, even if the frame movable body 600 is in the standby position at the start of the variation effect related to the hold ream, the configuration may be such that the frame movable body 600 is not displaced to the operating position again.

In addition, when a hold ream occurs, a series of moving images are displayed on the display screen 7a from the ending of the previous jackpot game to the opening of the next jackpot game (big hit game as a hold ream), and a variable effect is displayed on the display screen. It may be configured not to be performed in the entire area of 7a. By configuring in this way, it is possible to make it difficult to be aware of each special figure change until the start of the next jackpot game when a pending ream occurs, and it feels like two jackpot games as one jackpot game. It becomes possible to make it.

Further, in the above embodiment, if the frame movable body 600 is in the operating position at the start of the opening of the jackpot game, it is configured to return to the standby position (see FIG. 49). On the other hand, when some jackpot symbols (for example, a jackpot symbol in which a gold symbol is selected, see FIG. 11) are won, even if the frame movable body 600 is in the operating position at the start of the opening, it is in the standby position. It may be configured not to be returned. In this case, it is preferable to determine the presence or absence of the hold ream at the start of the ending of the jackpot game, return to the standby position if there is no hold ream, and do not return to the standby position if there is a hold ream.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (numerical information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number is used. It may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, the rules regarding the generation of the start winning command (see FIG. 17) may be changed as appropriate. For example, the start winning command may include information on the number of special figure reservations, information on the game state, information on fluctuation patterns, and the like.

Further, in the above embodiment, the start winning command is configured to be held in the RAM 94 until the special figure change based on the numerical information related to the command is completed. However, if the winning / failing information included in the starting winning command can be held, It is not necessary to hold the start winning command itself. If the winning / failing information included in the start winning command is retained and the presence / absence of winning hold is pre-determined based on that information, the presence / absence of winning hold is pre-determined based on the starting winning command (winning information). It can be said that there is.

In addition, the inventions of <A> to <F> are shown below in the contents described above in this [Mode for carrying out the invention]. In the following description, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above description, the codes used in the drawings, etc. are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<A>
Ball entry detection means (first start port sensor 20a or second) for detecting entry of a game ball into a ball entry port (first start port 20 or second start port 21) provided in the game area (3). Starting port sensor 21a) and
A special winning opening detecting means (first winning opening sensor 30a) for detecting a prize in the special winning opening (first special winning opening 30) provided in the game area, and an opening / closing member for opening and closing the special winning opening (first large winning opening sensor 30a). 32), the specific area detecting means (pseudo V area sensor 34a) for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area (pseudo V area 34) arranged downstream of the special winning opening detecting means, and the special winning opening. A distribution member (pseudo V distribution) that takes a first state (see FIG. 5 (A)) in which the game ball after detection by the detection means is passed through the specific region and a second state (see FIG. 5 (B)) in which the game ball is not passed. A special winning means (first large winning device 31) having the member 76) and
Distribution member control means (step S5905 and step S5905) capable of executing open control for displace the distribution member in the second state to the first state and blockage control for displace the distribution member in the first state to the second state. Production control microcomputer 91) that executes S6104 and
Numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S206 or S212) for acquiring numerical information (random numbers such as jackpot random numbers) based on ball entry detection by the ball entry detection means, and
A storage means (first special figure reservation storage unit 85a or second special figure reservation storage unit 85b) capable of storing the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
When the predetermined determination condition is satisfied, the success / failure determination means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S1402 or S1408) that determines the success / failure of the jackpot based on the numerical information stored in the storage means, and
With the special game execution means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes steps S1005 to S1008) that performs a special game (big hit game) including a round game that opens the opening / closing member a plurality of times based on the determination result by the hit / fail determination means. ,
Based on the numerical information stored in the storage means, winning information (starting winning command) including information on whether or not the numerical information is specific numerical information determined to be a big hit by the winning / failing determination means is provided. , The winning information generation means (game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S207 or S213) generated when the numerical information is stored, and
When the special game is executed, it is determined whether or not the specific numerical information is included in the numerical information stored in the storage means based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means. Game-time determination means (effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5601) and
Based on the determination result by the special game time determination means, the effect determination means for determining whether or not to perform the hold continuous suggestion effect (see FIG. 58 (D)) suggesting that the next big hit winning is confirmed (see FIG. 58 (D)). The effect control microcomputer 91) that determines whether or not to execute the effect in the process of step S5603 or S5604, and
Execution timing determining means (step S5603 or S5604,) which determines the execution timing of the opening control of the distribution member from a plurality of predetermined execution timings when it is determined at least to perform the hold continuous suggestion effect. And the production control microcomputer 91) that can execute S5611,
When the opening control is executed at the execution timing determined by the execution timing determining means, the holding continuous effect executing means (step S6103) capable of executing the holding continuous suggestion effect based on the passage detection by the specific area detecting means. It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) characterized by having a production control microcomputer 91) for executing the above and the like.

According to the game machine having this configuration, the hold continuous suggestion effect is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area in the special winning opening during the special game. Therefore, it is possible to create a novel pending continuous suggestion effect with the pleasure of passing the game ball to a specific area.

Moreover, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the timing at which the passage to the specific area becomes possible is determined from among a plurality of types. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to predict the opening timing of the specific region, and the player cannot take his eyes off the behavior of the distribution member. As a result, it is possible to stimulate expectations for the reserved ream and improve the interest when the reserved ream occurs.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
Based on the winning detection by the special winning opening detecting means, the winning ball number counting means capable of counting the number of winning balls to the special winning opening in one round game (microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes step S5903). With
The distribution member control means executes the opening control when the count value by the winning ball number counting means reaches the number of winning balls that triggers the operation (if YES in step S5904, step S5905 is performed).
The execution timing determining means is characterized by including an operating ball number determining means (the effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5611) for determining the value of the operating trigger winning ball number from a plurality of types. A game machine to be.

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the number of winning balls to the special winning opening reaches the number of operating trigger winning balls determined from among a plurality of types, the distribution member passes through the second state (passing to a specific area). It is controlled from a blocking state) to a first state (a state allowing passage to a specific area). Therefore, the player cannot predict at what timing in the round game the specific area will be released. Therefore, it is possible to surely exert the above effect.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The execution timing determining means determines, from among a plurality of types, one of a plurality of types of operation round determining means (in the process of step S5603 or S5604) in which round game in the special game the opening control is executed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is equipped with a production control microcomputer 91) that determines a round for performing open control.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, even if it is not possible to pass through a specific area in a certain round, it may be possible to pass through a specific area in another round. Therefore, compared to the configuration in which only one round is allowed to pass through a specific area, it is possible to increase the timing to give a feeling of expectation for the execution of the pending continuous suggestion effect, and it is possible to increase the timing during the special game. It is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The distribution member control means is characterized in that the blockage control is executed based on the passage detection by the specific area detection means (if YES in step S6101, step S6104 can be executed). Game machine.

According to the game machine having this configuration, there are a plurality of types of opening timings of the specific area, and the specific area is not blocked until the game ball passes through the specific area. Therefore, it is possible to make not only the opening timing of the specific area but also the opening time of the specific area (the time during which the specific area is continuously opened) irregular. Therefore, it is possible to increase the unexpectedness (difficulty of prediction) of the behavior of the distribution member as compared with the configuration in which the opening time of the specific region is controlled by the time. Further, since the specific area is not closed until the game ball passes through the specific area, it is possible to increase the certainty of passing through the specific area when the specific area is opened.

<E> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The main control unit (main control board 80) that controls the progress of the game,
It is equipped with a sub-control unit (sub-control board 90) that controls an effect performed as the game progresses.
The special winning opening detecting means (first winning opening sensor 30a) and the drive source of the opening / closing member (first winning opening solenoid 33) are connected to the main control unit.
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific area detection means (pseudo V area sensor 34a) and the drive source of the distribution member (pseudo V distribution solenoid 78) are connected to the sub control unit.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the specific area detecting means which is not directly related to the profit received by the player but is related only to the effect, and the drive source of the distribution member are connected to the sub control unit which controls the effect. There is. Therefore, it is possible for the sub-control unit to freely execute the hold continuous suggestion effect using the specific area detection means and the distribution member regardless of the operation of the main control unit. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in designing the production.

<F> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
When it is determined by the special game time determination means that the specific numerical information is not available at the time of executing the special game, an undetermined effect suggesting that the next big hit winning is not confirmed (see FIG. 58 (F)). ) Is possible (the effect control microcomputer 91 that executes step S5704 after selecting the failure scenario), and
Before executing the non-determined effect and before executing the hold continuous suggestion effect, a driving instruction effect (see FIG. 58C) for instructing that the game ball should be driven aiming at passing through the specific area is executed. A gaming machine characterized by comprising a possible driving effect executing means (a production control microcomputer 91 for selecting an effect according to a scenario in the process of step S5704, see FIG. 51 (A)).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, there are cases where the hold continuous suggestion effect is executed after the driving instruction effect, and there are cases where the unconfirmed effect is executed after the driving instruction effect. Therefore, while preventing the player from noticing the chance of passing through the specific area by the driving instruction effect, the game motivation for passing through the specific area is increased, and the game result is displayed by the hold consecutive suggestion effect and the unconfirmed effect. It becomes possible to recognize correctly.

The "predetermined determination condition" in the claims means that, in the above embodiment, the special symbol holding storage unit 85 stores random numbers such as jackpot random numbers, instead of displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol and executing the special game. There is.
Further, the "downstream of the special winning opening detecting means" in the claims is the downstream in the movement path of the game ball formed inside the special winning means.

1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 3 ... Game area 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 20 ... First starting port (first ball entry port)
20a ... First start port sensor (first ball entry port detection means)
21 ... 2nd start port (2nd entry port)
21a ... Second start port sensor (second entry port detection means)
30 ... 1st Grand Prize (Special Winner)
30a ... First large winning opening sensor (special winning opening detection means)
31 ... 1st Grand Prize Equipment (Special Winning Means)
32 ... Opening / closing member 33 ... First prize opening solenoid (drive source of opening / closing member)
34 ... Pseudo V area (specific area)
34a ... Pseudo V area sensor (specific area detection means)
76 ... Pseudo V distribution member (distribution member)
78 ... Pseudo V distribution solenoid (drive source for distribution member)
80 ... Main control board 81 ... Game control microcomputer 85a ... First special figure Hold storage unit (storage means)
85b ... Second special figure reservation storage unit (storage means)
90 ... Sub control board 91 ... Microcomputer for production control

Claims (1)

An entry port detecting means for detecting the entry of a game ball into an entry port provided in the game area,
A special winning opening detecting means for detecting a prize in the special winning opening provided in the game area, an opening / closing member for opening and closing the special winning opening, and a specific area arranged downstream of the special winning opening detecting means. A special winning means having a specific area detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball and a distribution member capable of switching whether or not to pass through the specific area.
Judgment information acquisition means for acquiring determination information based on ball entry detection by the ball entry detection means, and
A storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the determination information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and
A hit determination means that determines a hit based on the determination information stored in the storage means when a predetermined determination condition is satisfied.
Based on the determination result by the hit determination means, the special game execution means capable of executing the special game including the round game for opening the opening / closing member a plurality of times , and the special game execution means.
Winning information generating means that generates winning information based on the entry into the ball entrance, which can determine whether the determination information is specific determination information determined to be a hit by the hit determination means.
When the special game is executed, the special game time determining means for determining the presence or absence of the next hit based on the winning information generated by the winning information generating means, and
Based on the determination result of the special game time determination means, it is possible to execute a hold continuous suggestion effect suggesting that the next hit is confirmed according to the passage detection by the specific area detection means during the special game. With a means of executing a pending continuous production,
Based on the number of winning balls to the special winning opening in the round game having reached a predetermined number, the distribution member has passed from a passage blocking state for blocking passage to the specific region to passing to the specific region. It is possible to switch to a pass-allowed state that allows
When the distribution member is switched from the passage blocking state to the passing allowable state based on the first value of the number of winning balls to the special winning opening in the round game, and when the special winning ball in the round game Based on the fact that the number of winning balls to the winning opening is a second value different from the first value, the distribution member may be switched from the passing blocking state to the passing allowable state. A game machine to be.

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