JP6830664B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a game machine, it is possible to determine whether or not a game ball is a big hit on the condition that the game ball enters the starting opening, and if the determination is made as a big hit, the big winning opening A jackpot game with opening is performed. The jackpot game ends on the condition that the end interval period (so-called "ending") without opening the jackpot has elapsed after the round game with the opening of the jackpot has been executed multiple times (patented). See Documents 1 to 3).

Then, according to the end interval period, the ending effect was performed so that the jackpot game could be grasped to end.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-106856 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-016009 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-005662

However, when the jackpot game to be completed is a jackpot game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player, when the ending effect is performed, the player can grasp that the jackpot game is finished, but is disappointed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the subject is to provide a game machine that reduces a decrease in the effect of the effect.

The present invention made to solve the above problems will be described below. In the following description, for reference, the elements (components) constituting the present invention include the corresponding component names and expressions in the [mode for carrying out the invention] described later, the reference numerals used in the drawings, and the like. It is added in parentheses. However, the content added in parentheses is an example, and the components of the present invention are not limited to the content added.

<A-1> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
More adult standing start condition, being capable of performing variable display of the identification information, the specific results in the variable display is derived, a game machine for performing a favorable special Yu skill to the player,
Variable winning means that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, a special game control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means opens and closes in a predetermined pattern a plurality of times, and
In the special game, and a performance control hand stages capable of executing a predetermined Starring unloading,
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
In the first special game, the special game control means executes a second round game after executing a first round game, and then executes a third round game.
The effect control means
With the said first special game is finished, it is capable of executing a first special game terminated Starring unloading can be recognized that the first special game is completed, with the said second special game is terminated Te, unlike the first special game end effect, is capable of executing a second special game terminated Starring unloading can recognize that the second special game is finished,
In the first special game, when the second round game is being executed, the second special game end effect is executed, and when the third round game is being executed, the special game is performed. and features that you run the continuation suggested Starring unloading suggests that to continue.

<A-2> The gaming machine according to the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of identification information when the start condition is satisfied, and when a specific result is derived from the variable display, a special game that is advantageous to the player is performed.
Variable winning means that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, a special game control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means opens and closes in a predetermined pattern a plurality of times, and
In the special game, the effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect is provided.
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
In the second special game, the special game control means executes the first round game, then executes the second round game, and then the end period without opening and closing the variable winning means elapses. The second special game was completed by
The effect control means
With the end of the first special game, it is possible to execute the first special game end effect that can recognize that the first special game ends, and with the end of the second special game. , Unlike the first special game end effect, it is possible to execute the second special game end effect that can recognize that the second special game ends.
In the first special game, the second special game end effect is executed, then the continuation suggestion effect suggesting that the special game continues is executed, and then the first special game end effect is executed. Is possible,
The second special game is characterized in that the second special game end effect is performed from the second round game to the end period .

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the decrease in the effect of the effect.

It is a perspective view of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the game machine frame provided in the game machine. (A) is a front view of the vicinity of the upper decorative unit when the frame movable body included in the game machine is stored, and (B) is the upper side when the frame movable body included in the game machine is activated and appears. It is a front view near the decoration unit. It is a front view of the game board provided in the game machine. It is the schematic front view which shows in detail the 1st grand prize apparatus and the 2nd grand prize apparatus provided in the game machine. It is a front view of the vicinity where the 1st prize opening and the 2nd prize opening of the game board provided by the game machine are provided. It is a front view of the display equipment 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. (A) is a table showing special figure-related random numbers, (B) is a jackpot determination table, (C) is a jackpot symbol type determination table, and (D) is a reach determination table. Special figure 1 It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. Special figure 2 is a fluctuation pattern determination table. (A) is a jackpot game control table in the case of a jackpot winning in a non-time saving state, and (B) is a jackpot game control table in the case of a jackpot winning in a time saving state. (A) is a round game control table, (B) is a table showing a large winning opening control mode, and (C) is a table showing a specific area control mode. Start winning command specific table. (A) is a table showing random numbers related to ordinary figures, (B) is a hit determination table, (C) is an ordinary figure fluctuation pattern determination table, and (D) is an electric chew open pattern table. (A) is a diagram showing a background image of a normal effect mode, (B) is a diagram showing a background image of a probabilistic effect mode, and (C) is a diagram showing a background image of a time saving effect mode and a latent effect mode. It is a figure which shows the game flow. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation effect of the loss without reach. It is a figure which shows the state from the start of a variation production to the reach. It is a figure which shows the state of branching from the normal reach when the stop display of a loss effect symbol is performed, and when the development effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that the strong SP reach A is performed. It is a figure which shows the state of the victory / defeat branch point of the battle in strong SP reach A. It is a figure which shows the state that the battle in the strong SP reach A is won (the jackpot notification effect is performed), and the stop display of the jackpot effect symbol is performed. It is a figure which shows the state that the battle in the strong SP reach A is defeated (the loss rich production is performed), and the stop display of the loss production symbol is performed. (A) is a diagram showing the opening effect of the jackpot symbols B to G, (B) is a diagram showing a one-round round game effect of the jackpot symbols B to G, and (C) is a diagram showing a nine-round round of the jackpot symbols B to G. It is a figure which shows the game production. It is a figure which shows the appearance that the ending effect for evening RUSH is performed during the round game of jackpot symbols D to F. It is a figure which shows the state that the ending effect for evening RUSH is performed during the ending of the jackpot symbols D to F, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 26. It is a figure which shows the appearance that the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH is performed during the round game of jackpot symbol C. (A) is a diagram showing how the revival effect is being performed during the round game of the jackpot symbol C, and (B) is a diagram showing how the XX chance effect is being performed during the round game of the jackpot symbol C. C) is a diagram showing how the second AT launch notice effect is being performed during the round game of the jackpot symbol C. (A) shows a state in which the second AT launch notification effect is performed during the round game of the jackpot symbol C, and (B) shows a state in which the night RUSH rush suggestion effect is performed during the round game of the jackpot symbol C. It is a figure which shows. It is a figure which shows the appearance that the ending effect for night RUSH is performed during the ending of the jackpot symbol C. It is a figure which shows the appearance that the ending effect for night RUSH is performed during the ending of the jackpot symbol C, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 31. (A) is a diagram showing the production contents of the jackpot game effect when the jackpot symbols D to F and the jackpot symbol G do not pass V, and (B) is a diagram showing the effect content of the jackpot game effect when the jackpot symbol G passes V. It is a figure which shows the production content. (A) is a schematic diagram showing the effect content of the jackpot game effect when V is passed by the jackpot symbol C, and (B) is a schematic diagram showing the effect content of the jackpot game effect when V is not passed by the jackpot symbol C. is there. 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 sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 37. It is a flowchart of the sensor detection process, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 38. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of a specific area processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby 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 an opening process. It is a flowchart of a round game control mode determination process. It is a flowchart of a big prize opening operation process. It is a flowchart of the first big prize opening prize processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd big prize opening prize processing. It is a flowchart of interval processing. It is a flowchart of an ending process. 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 the received command analysis processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 57. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the stop effect symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of an effect mode determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of processing at the start of opening. It is a flowchart of the round start processing. It is a flowchart of the night RUSH rush implied effect determination process. It is a flowchart of the night RUSH rush implied effect determination processing, and is the figure which shows the continuation of FIG. 65. This is the processing at the start of the ending. This is a stop effect symbol pattern determination table for the normal effect mode. This is an opening effect pattern determination table. It is a round production pattern judgment table. It is a production pattern judgment table at the time of ending.

<First Embodiment>
1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine 1, which is the first embodiment of the game machine of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right and up-down directions of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are the left-right and up-down directions (in front view) for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko game machine 1 is the direction from the pachinko game machine 1 to approach the player facing the pachinko game machine 1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko game machine 1 is the direction from the player facing the pachinko game machine 1 to the pachinko machine. This will be described as a direction approaching the gaming machine 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a gaming machine frame 50. The game machine frame 50 is rotatably supported by an outer frame 51 that can be fixed to a game store (not shown), an inner frame 52 that is rotatably supported by the outer frame 51, and an inner frame 52 via a hinge 54. The front frame 53 and the like are provided. The inner frame 52 and the front frame 53 can be opened and closed respectively. The inner frame 52 is formed with an opening 52A for a game board having a substantially rectangular shape in front view for fitting the game board 2 described later (see FIG. 2). Further, a transparent glass plate 55 having a substantially rectangular shape in front view is attached to the front frame 53. The glass plate 55 is attached to the glass plate opening 53A formed in the front frame 53. When the inner frame 52 and the front frame 53 are closed, the game board 2 fitted in the game board opening 52A and the glass plate 55 face each other. Therefore, when the pachinko game machine 1 is installed in the game store, the player in front of the pachinko game machine 1 can visually recognize the game area 3 formed on the game board 2 described later through the glass plate 55. it can. A transparent synthetic resin plate or the like may be used instead of the glass plate 55. It suffices if the gaming area 3 can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

At the lower right of the front surface of the front frame 53, a handle 60 that can be rotated to launch the game ball is provided. The amount by which the handle 60 is operated (rotation angle) corresponds to the magnitude (launch intensity) of the force (amount driven by the launching device 112 described later to drive the launching motor 113) applied to the gaming ball to launch the gaming ball. It is attached. Therefore, the game ball is launched with a firing intensity corresponding to the rotation operation of the handle 60. Further, in the lower center of the front surface of the front frame 53, a ball hitting dish (so-called "upper dish") 61 having a storage hole 61A for storing the game ball supplied to the handle 60 is formed, and the ball hitting dish 61 is accommodated. A surplus ball tray (so-called “lower plate”) 62 in which a surplus hole 62A for storing a game ball that cannot be completely closed is formed is provided.

On the upper surface of the ball striking supply plate 61, a ball-shaped button 63 that can be pressed and a select button 65 that can be pressed are provided.

Further, an upper decorative unit 200 is provided on the upper front surface of the front frame 53, a left decorative unit 210 is provided on the front left portion of the front frame 53, and a right decorative unit 220 is provided on the front right portion of the front frame 53. Has been done.

A speaker 67 capable of outputting sound is provided above the right decorative unit 220. Although not shown in FIG. 1, a speaker 67 capable of outputting sound is also provided above the left decorative unit 210, similarly to the right decorative unit 220.

A sword-shaped button 64 that can be pressed is provided at the bottom of the right decorative unit 220. The sword-shaped button 64 constitutes an operation unit that can be operated by pressing the sword-shaped button 64, and includes a sword-shaped operating body 641 that imitates a sword. Further, the sword-shaped operating body 641 is configured to be vibrable.
Also,

A frame lamp 66 capable of emitting light is provided on the front surface of the upper decorative unit 200. The frame lamp 66 includes a first light emitting unit 661, a second light emitting unit 662, a third light emitting unit 663, and a fourth light emitting unit 664 in order from the left side to the right side. The first light emitting unit 661 has an "L" shape in front view, the second light emitting unit 662 has an "O" shape in front view, and the third light emitting unit 663 has an "G" shape in front view. The fourth light emitting unit 664 has an "O" shape when viewed from the front.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (B), the upper decorative unit 200 includes a box-shaped accommodating portion 290 whose upper side is open, a left frame movable body 600L accommodated in the accommodating portion 290, and the right side. It is equipped with a frame movable body 600R. A rotation shaft 441 substantially along the front-rear direction is attached to the center of the accommodating portion 290 in the left-right direction in a state of being inclined downward toward the front. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are rotatably attached with the rotating shaft 441 as a rotating shaft. In the following, the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are collectively referred to as "frame movable body 600".

Specifically, the left frame movable body 600L rotates 90 degrees clockwise from the rotation standby position (also simply referred to as “standby position”) shown in FIG. 3 (A) to perform the rotational operation shown in FIG. 3 (B). Displace to position (also simply referred to as "operating position"). On the other hand, the right-angle frame movable body 600R is displaced from the standby position shown in FIG. 3 (A) to the operating position shown in FIG. 4 (B) by rotating 90 degrees counterclockwise. The surfaces 612 and 612 that formed a part of the upper wall surface of the upper decorative unit 200 when both frame movable bodies 600L and 600R were in the standby position are in the vertical direction when both frame movable bodies 600L and 600R are in the operating position. It engages with each other substantially along the line and becomes invisible.

The left half of the dog's face is provided on the front side of the left frame movable body 600L, and the right half of the dog's face is provided on the front side of the right frame movable body 600R. Therefore, when both frame movable bodies 600L and 600R are in the operating position, the dog's face is formed by both frame movable bodies 600L and 600R. The movable frames 600L and 600R are provided with ear members 614 and 614 that imitate dog ears. After the frame movable bodies 600L and 600R are displaced to the operating positions, the ear members 614 and 614 are displaced from the non-protruding state stored inside the frame movable bodies 600L and 600R to the protruding state protruding outward.

Here, the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R of the present embodiment are on standby for rotation located below the upper edge 50U of the game machine frame 50 (front frame 53) as shown in FIG. 3A. As shown in FIG. 3B, the position can be displaced (moved) from the position to the rotational operation position located above the upper edge 50U of the game machine frame 50. Since both frame movable bodies 600L and 600R are displaced beyond the upper edge 50U of the game machine frame 50, it is possible to give a surprise or a strong impact to the player.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, a release button 68 that can be pressed by a player or the like is provided on the left portion of the accommodating portion 290. By pressing the release button 68, the frame movable body 600 held in the operating position moves to the standby position (the frame movable body 600 can be returned to the standby state). That is, the appearing frame movable body 600 is stored by operating the release button 68. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the frame movable body 600 protrudes upward from the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, an upwardly installed object (number of jackpots, etc.) installed above the gaming machine in the game store. The frame movable body 600 is located between the player and the data counter 150 or the like that displays the above (see FIG. 3B), so that the player can hardly see the object installed above. Therefore, a release button 68 is provided so that the frame movable body 600 can be returned to the standby position based on an arbitrary operation by the player or the like.

Next, the game board 2 and the like will be described. A large opening (not shown) is provided substantially in the center of the game board 2. Then, along the opening, as shown in FIG. 4, a center decoration body 10 having a substantially circular ring shape in the front view is provided.

Further, an operable board movable body 15 is provided on the back side of the game board 2. An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided on the back side of the movable board 15. When the board movable body 15 is on standby at the initial position, as shown in FIG. 4, the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 is visible from the hollow portion of the center decoration body 10.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a rail member 4 is provided on the front surface of the game board 2. A game area 3 surrounded by a rail member 4, a center decorative body 10, and the like is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. That is, the front surface of the game board 2 is divided into the game area 3 and the other areas by the rail member 4 and the center decorative body 10. The game area 3 is an area in which a game ball launched by operating the handle 60 can flow down, and is provided for playing a game with the pachinko game machine 1. A game nail (not shown) is provided in the game area 3. The game nail is a game ball that enters the game area 3 and flows down the game area 3, and the first start port 20, the second start port 22, the general winning opening 27, the gate 28, and the first large winning opening 30 are described later. , A route that appropriately guides the player to the second prize opening 35 or the like is constructed.

In the lower center of the game area 3, a first start winning device 21 is provided, which is provided with a first start opening 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change, that is, does not change. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is a lottery of the first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1") (acquisition and determination of a random number related to special figure 1 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 1 lottery". ) And the variable display of Special Figure 1. Further, when the game balls win the prize in the first starting port 20, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. A stage portion 11 is formed below the center decoration body 10 and directly above the first starting port 20 to guide the game ball rolling on the upper surface thereof downward. Therefore, the game ball that has rolled on the upper surface of the stage portion 11 tends to flow down toward the first starting port 20.

Immediately below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a second starting winning device (so-called “electric chew”) 23 including a second starting port 22 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 22 is a lottery of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 2") (acquisition and determination of random numbers related to special figure 2 described later: hereinafter, "special figure 2 lottery". ) And the variable display of Special Figure 2. Further, when the game balls win a prize in the second starting port 22, a predetermined number (4 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

The electric chew 23 includes an opening / closing member 231 that can be opened / closed. The second starting port 22 is opened and closed by the operation of the opening / closing member 231. The opening / closing member 231 is formed of a flat plate having a substantially square front view, and normally closes the second starting port 22. The opening / closing member 231 can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 231 rotates, the opening / closing member 231 is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 3, receives the flowing game ball, and enters the second starting port 22. In this way, the game ball can enter the second starting port 22 only when the opening / closing member 231 is in the open state.

Further, a general winning opening 27 is provided on the left side of the first starting winning device 21 in the game area 3. When the game balls win the general prize opening 27, a predetermined number (7 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, a gate 28 through which the game ball can pass is provided diagonally above the right side of the electric chew 23 in the game area 3, in other words, diagonally below the right side of the image display device 7 in front view. The passage of the game ball through the gate 28 triggers a lottery of ordinary symbols (that is, acquisition and determination of ordinary symbol random numbers) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 23, and a variable display of the ordinary symbols.

Further, a first large winning opening 30 is provided diagonally above the right of the first starting winning device 21 in the game area 3, in other words, diagonally below the right of the image display device 7 in front view and directly below the gate 28. A grand prize device 31 is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 311 that takes an open state and a closed state. The opening and closing member 311 opens and closes the first prize opening 30. The opening / closing member 311 is formed of a horizontally long rectangular flat plate in front view, and normally closes the first large winning opening 30. The opening / closing member 311 can be rotated about 90 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls forward. When the opening / closing member 311 rotates, the opening / closing member 311 is in a state of projecting vertically to the game area 3, catches the flowing game ball, and enters the ball into the first large winning opening 30. In this way, the game ball can be entered into the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 311 is in the open state. When the game balls win the first prize opening 30, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Further, directly below the first large winning device 31 in the game area 3, an upper surface thereof is formed diagonally downward to the left, and a guidance stage 32 for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 22 is provided. The game ball rolling on the upper surface of the guidance stage 32 cannot win a prize in the first starting port 20.

Further, a second big winning device 36 provided with a second big winning opening 35 is provided diagonally upward to the right of the first big winning device 31 and the gate 28 in the game area 3. The second prize-winning device 36 includes a blade member 361 that takes an open state and a closed state. The operation of the blade member 361 opens and closes the second large winning opening 35. The blade member 361 is a rod-shaped body having a shape as if the blade of a kitchen knife is viewed from the side when viewed from the front, and is usually held in a posture of approximately 90 degrees with respect to the horizontal direction, and the second large winning opening 35 is opened. It's blocking. The blade member 361 can be rotated approximately 70 degrees around the lower end so that the upper end falls to the left. When the blade member 361 rotates, it receives the flowing game ball and enters the ball into the second large winning opening 35. In this way, the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 35 only when the blade member 361 is in the open state. When the game balls win the second prize opening 35, a predetermined number (14 in the first embodiment) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls.

Here, the first prize-winning device 31 and the second prize-winning device 36 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, inside the first prize-winning device 31, a gate-shaped first that can detect a game ball that has entered the first prize-winning opening 30 and allow the game ball to pass downward. A large winning opening sensor 30a is provided. Further, inside the second large winning device 36, a gate-shaped second large winning opening sensor 35a capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 and passing the game ball downward is possible. Is provided.

In the downstream area of the first large winning opening sensor 30a, a specific area 37 through which the game ball can pass (enter) and a non-specific area 38 are provided. The game ball that has passed through the first large winning opening sensor 30a is distributed into a specific area 37 or a non-specific area 38 by the distribution device 72. The distribution device 72 includes a distribution member 721 made of a substantially rectangular flat plate, and a distribution solenoid 722 for driving the distribution member 721. The distribution member 721 is configured to be rotatable between a state of being held in the vertical direction and a state of being held in the horizontal direction by driving the distribution solenoid 722.

FIG. 5A shows when the distribution solenoid 722 is energized. As shown in FIG. 5A, when the distribution solenoid 722 is energized, the distribution member 721 is in the first state (passing allowable state) that allows the passage (entry) of the specific region 37 of the game ball. When the distribution member 721 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 can easily pass through the specific area 37 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. The route of the game ball flowing down from the first winning opening 30 to the specific area 37 is called the first route.

FIG. 5B shows the distribution solenoid 722 when it is not energized. As shown in FIG. 5 (B), when the distribution solenoid 722 is not energized, the distribution member 721 is in a second state (passage blocking state) that prevents the game ball from passing through the specific region 37. When the distribution member 721 is in the second state, it is impossible for the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 to pass through the specific area 37 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. , Passes through the non-specific area 38. The route of the game ball flowing down from the first prize opening 30 to the non-specific area 38 is called the second route. Basically, the distribution member 721 is held in the second state. That is, it can be said that the second state is the normal state of the distribution member 721. Then, the distribution member 721 can be energized and changed to the first state only in a specific round game of the jackpot game described later.

The specific area 37 and the non-specific area 38 are provided with a specific area sensor 37a and a non-specific area sensor 38a that detect a game ball that has passed (entered) the respective areas 37 and 38 and allow the game ball to pass downward. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the game ball through the specific area 37 (entry into the specific area 37) triggers the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the specific region 37 is a high probability generation port (probability variation region) that generates a high probability state. On the other hand, the non-specific region 38 is not a high probability generation port. On the other hand, the second prize-winning device 36 is not provided with a probability change operation port. That is, in this embodiment, the first prize-winning device 31 is a so-called V attacker, and the second prize-winning device 36 is a normal attacker.

Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the periphery of the first prize-winning device 31 and the periphery of the second prize-winning device 36 on the front side of the game board 2 are provided with predetermined decorations. The decoration around the first prize-winning device 31 is referred to as the first decoration S1, and the decoration around the second prize-winning device 36 is referred to as the second decoration S2. The second decoration S2 is designed to attract the attention of the player more than the first decoration S1. The second decoration S2 gives a special feeling to the second prize-winning device 36 rather than the first prize-winning device 31 in appearance. As will be described later, when the game ball that has won the first prize opening 30 passes through the specific area 37 (enters the specific area 37), the high probability state described later occurs, but the second prize is won. This is to give the illusion of the player when the game ball winning the mouth 35 passes through the specific area 37.

The first decoration S1 is composed of the decorated character "wolf". Further, the second decoration S2 is composed of the decorated character "CHANGE XX". As will be described later, when the second big prize device 36 in the big hit game is opened, the character image of "XX chance" may be displayed on the display unit 7a (see FIG. 30 (A)). This is to remind the player of the second decoration S2 and to inform the player that the game ball should be driven in aiming at winning the second large winning device 36.

Further, a star mark decoration S3 is provided at a position in front of the distribution member 721 in the game area 3 on the front surface of the game board 2, and the distribution member switches whether or not the specific area 37 of the game ball can pass. It suggests the position of 721.

Further, at the bottom of the game area 3, two out ports 29 are provided to discharge the game balls that have been driven into the game area 3 but have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 3. ..

By the way, the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged includes a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction, and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. It can be divided into. The operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 3A is referred to as “left-handed”. On the other hand, the operation mode of the handle 60 for firing the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is launched by hitting left is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when the game is launched by hitting right. Is referred to as a second flow path R2. The first flow path R1 and the second flow path R2 are also composed of a plurality of gaming machine nails (not shown).

A first starting port 20, a second starting port 22, and a general winning opening 27 are provided on the first flow path R1. Therefore, the player aims to win a prize in the first starting port 20, the second starting port 22, or the general winning opening 27 by firing the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1 by left-handed. be able to. On the other hand, a second starting port 22, a gate 28, a first large winning opening 30, and a second large winning opening 35 are provided on the second flow path R2. Therefore, the player launches the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2 by hitting the right side, so that the player can pass through the gate 28, the second starting port 22, the first winning opening 30, or the second. You can aim to win the big prize opening 35.

Further, the indicators 40 are arranged on the right side (the portion other than the game area 3) substantially in the vertical direction of the game area 3 formed on the front surface of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 7, on the display units 40, the special figure 1 display 41a for variably displaying the special figure 1, the special figure 2 display 41b for variably displaying the special figure 2, and the ordinary symbol are variably displayed. An ordinary symbol display 42 is included. Further, on the indicators 40, the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a, which displays the number of special figure 1 hold (U1: the number of the variable display of the special figure 1 by the special figure 1 display 41a), which will be described later, The special figure 2 hold indicator 43b for displaying the special figure 2 hold number (U2: the number for which the variable display of the special figure 2 by the special figure 2 display 41b is held), which will be described later, and the normal figure hold number (U2), which will be described later. G: The normal symbol hold display 44 for displaying (the number of times the variable display of the normal symbol is held by the normal symbol display 42) is included.

The variable display of the special figure 1 is executed when the special figure 1 lottery is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. Further, the variable display of the special figure 2 is executed when the special figure 2 lottery is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 22. In the following description, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are collectively referred to as a special figure, and the special figure 1 lottery and the special figure 2 lottery are collectively referred to as a special figure lottery. Further, the special figure 1 display 41a and the special figure 2 display 41b are collectively referred to as a special figure display 41. Further, the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a and the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b are collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

The variable display of the special figure notifies the result of the special figure lottery. In the variable display of the special figure, the special figure is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The stop-displayed special figure (stop special figure, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special figure selected from a plurality of types of special figures by a special figure lottery. When the stop special figure is a predetermined special figure (special figure of a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), it corresponds to the type of the specific special figure that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of the winning jackpot). A jackpot game is performed in which the big winning openings (the first major winning opening 30 and the second major winning opening 35) are opened in the opening pattern.

The special figure display 41 is composed of eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special figure according to the result of the special figure lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the result of the special figure lottery is a big hit (one of a plurality of types of big hits described later), the special figure display 41 is set to "□□ ■■ □□ ■■" (□: lit, ■ : Turns off) to display the jackpot symbol consisting of the lighting of the LEDs 1, 2, 5 and 6 from the left. In addition, if the result of the special figure lottery is lost, a lost symbol consisting of lighting only the LED on the far right is displayed, such as special figure display 41 "■■■■■■■ □". To do. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the special drawing lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate. Therefore, for example, all the LEDs may be turned off as a lost symbol.

Further, in the variable display of the special figure, the variable display of the special figure is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time before the special figure is stopped and displayed. The variation display mode of the special figure is, for example, a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode of the variable display is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once.

By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won (winning) in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 22, various random numbers (numerical information) for performing a special drawing lottery or the like are acquired. There are times. These various random numbers are temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 8) as special figure holding. In the following, various random numbers acquired by winning (winning) a game ball to the first starting port 20 are referred to as "special figure 1 related random numbers", and winning a game ball to the second starting port 22. Various random numbers acquired by (entry ball) are called "special figure 2 related random numbers". Here, the special figure 1 related random number is stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a (see FIG. 8) in the special figure hold storage unit 85 as the special figure 1 hold. On the other hand, the special figure 2 related random numbers are stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b (see FIG. 8) in the special figure hold storage unit 85 as the special figure 2 hold. The number of special figure 1 holdes that can be stored in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a (the number of special figure 1 hold) and the number of special figure 2 hold that can be stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b (the number of special figure 2 hold). Has an upper limit. In the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved figures 1 and the number of reserved figures 2 is set to four, respectively. In the following, the special figure 1 hold and the special figure 2 hold are collectively referred to as "special figure hold", and the special figure 1 hold number and the special figure 2 hold number are collectively referred to as "special figure hold number". Further, the special figure 1 related random numbers and the special figure 2 related random numbers are collectively referred to as "special figure related random numbers".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the special figure is not performed immediately after the game ball has won the first start port 20 or the second start port 22, specifically, the variable display of the special figure is being executed. If there is a prize during the execution of the jackpot game, the variable display of the special figure (or the right of the special figure lottery) for the prize can be reserved up to the predetermined number. The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special figure hold based on the special figure hold becomes possible for variable display. That is, the digestion of the special figure hold means that the special figure-related random numbers and the like corresponding to the special figure hold are determined, and the variable display of the special figure for showing the determination result is executed.

Then, the number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 43. Each of the special figure 1 hold display 43a and the special figure 2 hold display 43b is composed of four LEDs, and the number of special figure hold is displayed by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

In addition, the variable display of the normal symbol notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery. In the variable display of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (the stopped normal symbol, the ordinary symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of the 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 hit symbol), the second start port 22 (electricity) has an open pattern according to the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is performed to open the chew 23).

The ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs, and displays an ordinary symbol according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. When the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is a hit, the ordinary symbol display 42 displays a winning symbol composed of lighting of both LEDs, such as "□□" (□: on, ■: off). If the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, a lost symbol consisting of lighting only the right LED is displayed as "■ □". A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost symbol. The lighting mode of the LED corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is not limited and can be set as appropriate.

Further, before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time. In the first embodiment, the variation display of the normal symbol is such that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The mode of the variable display of the normal symbol is not particularly limited, and if each LED is not stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode), all the LEDs may be appropriately set such as blinking all at once. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, a normal symbol random number (numerical information) for performing a normal symbol lottery may be acquired. This random number is temporarily stored in the Fuzu hold storage unit 86 (see FIG. 8) as a Fuzu hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations (the number of normal figure reservations) that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 86. In the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved figures is set to four. In the following, the ordinary symbol random number acquired by the game ball passing through the gate 28 is also referred to as a “normal symbol-related random number”.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the game ball passing through the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, in detail, the variable display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is performed. When the game ball passes through the gate 28 during the execution, the variable display of the normal symbol (or the right of the normal symbol lottery) for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number. 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 corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result.

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

2. 2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a special figure lottery, a variable display of a special figure, a jackpot game, a setting of a game state described later, a general drawing lottery, a variable display of a normal figure, an auxiliary game, and the like. Main control board 80 that controls game profits (progress of games), game effects (variable effects, hold effects, jackpot game effects) according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80, customer waiting effects, spherical buttons 63, etc. The sub-control board 90 that controls the effect such as the button effect that can be accompanied by the operation of the sword-shaped button 64, the payout control board 110 that controls the payout of the game ball, and the like are further rearward than the image display device 7. Prepared on the side. The main control board 80 is positioned as a game control unit that controls the game, and the sub control board 90 is an effect control unit that controls the effect together with the image control board 100, the lamp control circuit 107, and the voice control circuit 106, which will be described later. It can be positioned as. The effect control unit includes at least a sub-control board 90, and uses the effect means (image display device 7, board movable body 15, frame lamp 66, speaker 67, frame movable body 600, etc.) to produce a game and a customer. It suffices if it is possible to control the waiting effect and the button effect that can be accompanied by the operation of the spherical button 63 or the sword-shaped button 64.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 160. The power supply board 160 supplies power to the main control board 80, the sub control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and also supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. The power supply board 160 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 161. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the backup power supply circuit 161 supplies power to the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later. Therefore, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disconnected. Further, a power switch 165 is connected to the power supply board 160. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 165. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 8, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming 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 programs and tables for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and input / output of data and signals. The I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 88 for performing the above is included.

The ROM 83 stores a program for performing main control main processing, main timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the ROM 83 includes a jackpot determination table, a jackpot symbol type determination table, a reach determination table, a special figure variation pattern determination table, a jackpot game control table, a hit determination table, a normal diagram variation pattern determination table, and an electric chew opening pattern table, which will be described later. Etc. are stored. The ROM 83 may be externally attached. Further, the RAM 84 is provided with the above-mentioned special figure holding storage unit 85, the normal drawing holding storage unit 86, and the like.

Further, the main control board 80 is equipped with a RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear the information stored in the RAM 84. Various boards included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the main control board 80 are arranged on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 89 cannot be operated unless the clerk of the game store or the like can open the inner frame 52.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Therefore, signals output by various sensors are input to the main control board 80. Further, the main control board 80 outputs signals to various solenoids.

The various sensors connected to the main control board 80 include a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 22a, a gate sensor 28a, a first special winning opening sensor 30a, and a second large winning opening sensor 35a. A region sensor 37a, a non-specific region sensor 38a, and a general winning opening sensor 27a are included.

The first start port sensor 20a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 22a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 22. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 37a is provided in the specific area 37, and detects a game ball that has entered the specific area 37. The non-specific area sensor 38a is provided in the non-specific area 38, and detects a game ball that has entered the non-specific area 38. The general winning opening sensor 27a detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 27. When each sensor detects a game ball, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detected content to the main control board 80.

Further, various solenoids connected to the main control board 80 include an electric chew solenoid 232, a first special winning opening solenoid 312, a second special winning opening solenoid 362, and a distribution solenoid 722. The electric chew solenoid 232 drives the opening / closing member 231 of the electric chew 23. The first grand prize opening solenoid 312 drives the opening / closing member 311 of the first grand prize device 31. The second grand prize opening solenoid 362 drives the blade member 361 of the second grand prize device 36. The distribution solenoid 722 drives the distribution member 721 of the distribution device 72.

Further, indicators 40 (special figure display 41, ordinary symbol display 42, special figure hold indicator 43, and normal figure hold indicator 44) are connected to the main control board 80. 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 ball lending is possible 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 connected card unit 135 to pay out the prize balls. , The ball lending motor 131 of the ball lending device 130 is driven to pay out the ball lending. The prize ball to be paid out is detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the ball lending to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting.

Further, the handle 60 is provided with a touch switch 114 capable of detecting contact of a person such as a player with the handle 60. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects the contact with the handle 60 and outputs the detection signal to the payout control board 110. Further, a firing volume knob 115 capable of detecting the rotation angle (operation amount) of the handle 60 is connected to the handle 60. The launching device 112 drives the launching motor 113 so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the handle 60 detected by the launching volume knob 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched about every 0.6 seconds while the rotation operation to the handle 60 is maintained.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands including information about the game to the sub control board 90 according to the progress of the game. The sub-control board 90 can grasp the progress of the game (game control content) by the main control board 80 based on various commands sent from the main control board 80. 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. 9, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program or the like for controlling the effect as the game progresses by the main control board 80, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93. , An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 98 for inputting / outputting data and signals is included.

Further, the ROM 93 stores a program for performing sub-control main processing, reception interrupt processing, 1ms timer interrupt processing, 10ms timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later. Further, the ROM 93 stores a stop effect symbol determination table, an opening effect pattern determination table, a round effect pattern determination table, an ending effect pattern determination table, and the like for the normal effect mode, which will be described later. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

A real-time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The RTC99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC 99 operates by the electric power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the electric power is supplied from a predetermined island power supply device (not shown), and when the electric power is not supplied from the island power supply device, the power supply board 160 operates. It operates by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 161 provided. Therefore, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not turned on. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 100 is connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 is connected to the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80. Display control is performed. The connection between the sub-control board 90 and the image control board 100 can be both transmission of a signal from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100 and transmission of a signal from the image control board 100 to the sub-control board 90. It is a two-way communication connection.

The image control board 100 includes a control ROM 103 that stores a program for image control and the like, a control RAM 104 that is used as a work memory, and a CPU 102 that executes a program stored in the control ROM 103. Further, the image control board 100 includes a CGROM 143 that stores image data displayed on the image display device 7, a VRAM 144 that is used for developing image data stored in the CGROM 143, and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 142. It has. Of course, all or part of these electronic components may be composed of one chip. The CGROM 143 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, image data such as characters, items, figures, characters, numbers and symbols (including effect symbols) and background images. Has been done.

The VDP 142 reads image data from the CGROM 143 and develops it in the expansion area in the VRAM 144 according to the display list created by the CPU 102 based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the expanded image data is appropriately combined and the image is drawn in the frame buffer in the VRAM 144. Then, the image drawn in the frame buffer is output to the image display device 7 as an RGB signal. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the display unit 7a.

The display list is composed of a group of commands for instructing the execution of drawing on a frame-by-frame basis. The display list contains information on various parameters such as the type of image to be drawn, the position where the image is drawn, the display priority, the display magnification, and the transmittance of the image.

Further, a rotary knob detection SW (switch) 105a for detecting that a rotary knob (not shown) for adjusting the volume of sound output from the speaker 67 has been rotated is connected to the image control board 100. There is. The rotary knob is mounted on the image control board 100 on the back side of the game board 2. When the rotation knob is rotated, the rotation knob detection SW105a outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation operation position of the rotation knob to the image control board 100. When the image control board 100 inputs a signal corresponding to the rotation operation position of the rotation knob, a master volume change command is transmitted to the sub control board 90. The sub-control board 90 transmits the received master volume change command to the voice control circuit 106. As a result, the voice control circuit 106 changes the master volume (volume level) based on the received master volume change command. The voice control circuit 106 performs a fluctuation effect by voice at a volume corresponding to the master volume when performing a variation effect by voice, which will be described later.

In the first embodiment, the master volume is changed by the image control board 100 transmitting the master volume change command to the voice control circuit 106 via the sub control board 90, but in order to change the master volume. , The master volume change command may be transmitted to the voice control circuit 106 without going through the sub control board 90. It is also possible to provide a rotary knob and a rotary knob detection SW105a on the sub control board 90 so that the sub control board 90 transmits a master volume change command to the voice control circuit 106. Further, even if the rotation knob and the rotation knob detection SW105a are provided on the voice control circuit 106 side, the master volume is changed by outputting a signal corresponding to the rotation operation position of the rotation knob to the voice control circuit 106. good. The operating means for changing the master volume is not limited to the rotary knob, and may be composed of other mechanisms such as a slide switch and a button.

The effect control microcomputer 91 receives voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control circuit 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80, that is, according to the progress of the game by the main control board 80. Is output. The voice control circuit 106 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 at a volume corresponding to the set master volume. The variable production by voice, which will be described later, is performed at a volume corresponding to the master volume. In the first embodiment, the master volume is set in 10 steps from the minimum "0" to the maximum "9". That is, the minimum of the master volume is "0" representing silence (silence), and the maximum is "9". In addition, when the master volume "0" is set, the audio effect itself is executed, but since it is muted, it can be prevented from being output or the audio effect itself can be prevented from being executed. it can.

Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. The voice control circuit 106 may be used as a substrate to mount the CPU. In this case, the CPU may be made to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the board and the audio 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 audio data may be stored in the control ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, various switches serving as input units and various solenoids and motors serving as drive sources are connected to the sub control board 90 via a predetermined relay board (not shown). Signals output from various switches are input to the sub-control board 90. Further, the sub control board 90 outputs signals to various solenoids and motors.

Various switches connected to the sub-control board 90 include a spherical button detection switch 63a, a sword-shaped button detection switch 64a, a select button detection switch 65a, and a release button detection switch 68a.

The spherical button detection switch 63a detects that the spherical button 63 has been pressed. The sword-shaped button detection switch 64a detects that the sword-shaped button 64 has been pressed. The select button detection switch 65a detects that the select button 65 has been pressed. The release button detection switch 68a detects that the release button 68 has been pressed. When each detection switch detects that it has been operated, it outputs a signal corresponding to the detection content to the sub-control board 90.

The various solenoids and motors connected to the sub-control board 90 include a panel movable body solenoid 15B, a left frame movable body motor 521, and a right frame movable body motor 522. The board movable body solenoid 15B drives and operates the board movable body 15. The left frame movable body motor 521 rotates the left frame movable body 600L. The right frame movable body motor 522 rotates the right frame movable body 600R. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the board movable body 15, the rotation pattern data that determines the rotation mode of the left frame movable body 600L, and the rotation that determines the rotation mode of the right frame movable body 600R. Pattern data is created, and the operation of the panel movable body 15 and the rotation of the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are controlled via the lamp control circuit 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of the frame lamp 66 and the like via the lamp control circuit 107 based on a command received from the main control board 80 and the like. Specifically, 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 the frame lamp 66, and the frame lamp 66 is subjected to light emission pattern data. Control the light emission. The data stored in the ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted on the lamp control circuit 107 as a substrate. In this case, the CPU may be allowed to execute lighting control of the frame lamp 66 and the like, operation control of the panel movable body 15, and rotation control of the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the substrate, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

3. 3. Description of the game by the main control board 80 Next, the game played by the main control board 80 will be described. When the launched game ball wins the first starting opening 20, a special figure 1 lottery is performed on the condition that the number of reserved special figures 1 (U1) is less than 4. When the special figure 1 lottery is performed, the special figure 1 display 41a performs variable display of special figure 1 (stop display after performing variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 1 lottery. Here, the special figure 1 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, there are big hits and misses in the results of the special figure 1 lottery. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game related to the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game related to the winning is finished.

Similarly, when the launched game ball wins the second starting opening 22, the special figure 2 lottery is performed on the condition that the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is less than 4. When the special figure 2 lottery is performed, the special figure 2 display 41b performs a variable display of the special figure 2 (stop display after performing the variable display) to notify the result of the special figure 2 lottery. Here, the special figure 2 that is stopped and displayed includes a jackpot symbol and a lost symbol. That is, the result of the special figure 2 lottery includes a big hit and a loss. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is executed, a new game state is set, and the game related to the winning is completed. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed, and the game related to the winning is finished.

In the following, when the number of reserved special figures 1 (U1) is less than 4, the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 20 is referred to as "the establishment of the first starting condition", and the number of reserved special figures 2 (U1). When the game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 22 when U2) is less than 4, it is called "establishment of the second starting condition". Further, "the establishment of the first starting condition" and "the establishment of the second starting condition" are collectively referred to as "the establishment of the starting condition".

In performing such a series of games (special figure lottery, variable display of special figures, jackpot game, setting of game state), the main control board 80 acquires a special figure-related random number when the start condition is satisfied, and the relevant random number is obtained. Various determinations are made for random numbers. As shown in FIG. 10A, the special symbol-related random numbers to be acquired include a special symbol random number, a jackpot symbol type random number, a reach random number, and a variable pattern random number. The special symbol random number is a random number (numerical information) for making a jackpot determination. The jackpot symbol type random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the jackpot symbol type. The reach random number is a random number (numerical information) for performing reach determination. The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number (numerical information) for determining the fluctuation pattern of a special symbol. A range is appropriately provided for each random number. Specifically, the range of the special symbol random number is 0 to 65535. The range of random numbers for the jackpot symbol type is 0 to 99. The range of reach random numbers is 0 to 255. The range of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 99.

Next, each determination performed using the special figure-related random numbers will be described. First, the jackpot determination will be described. The jackpot determination is a determination for determining whether or not a jackpot is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is executed) using the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 10B. The jackpot determination table is associated with a gaming state (normal probability state / high probability state). That is, the jackpot determination table includes a jackpot determination table (normal probability jackpot determination table) used in the normal probability state and a jackpot determination table (high probability jackpot determination table) used in the high probability state. The details of the normal probability state and the high probability state will be described later, but the normal probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set relatively low. On the other hand, the high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the jackpot determination is set relatively high.

In each jackpot determination table, the determination value (special symbol random number value) of the special symbol random number is assigned to the jackpot and the loss which are the results of the jackpot determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired special symbol random numbers with the jackpot determination table to determine whether it is a jackpot or a loss. As shown in FIG. 10B, the jackpot determination table used in the high probability state has more special symbol random values determined to be jackpots than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state. .. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbol.

Next, the jackpot symbol type determination will be described. The jackpot symbol type determination is a determination for determining the type of the jackpot symbol using the jackpot symbol type determination table shown in FIG. 10C when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot.

In the jackpot symbol type determination table, the type of special symbol that is variably displayed (special diagram 1 / special diagram 2), in other words, the winning of the jackpot symbol type determination (which caused the jackpot symbol type determination) is performed. It is associated with the type of starting port (first starting port 20 / second starting port 22). That is, in the jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type determination table (first jackpot symbol type determination table) used when the variable display of the special figure 1 is performed and the jackpot used when the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. There is a symbol type determination table (second jackpot symbol type determination table).

In each jackpot symbol type determination table, the determination value of the jackpot symbol type random number (big hit symbol type random number value) is assigned to the jackpot symbol type that is the result of the jackpot symbol type determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired jackpot symbol type random numbers with the jackpot symbol type determination table to determine the type of jackpot symbol. As shown in FIG. 10C, eight types of jackpot symbols A to jackpot symbol H are provided as jackpot symbols. Then, in the first jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random values are 10% for the jackpot symbol A, 25% for the jackpot symbol B, 5% for the jackpot symbol C, 5% for the jackpot symbol D, and 5% for the jackpot symbol E. 5% is distributed to the jackpot symbol F, 5% to the jackpot symbol G, and 45% to the jackpot symbol G. On the other hand, in the second jackpot symbol type determination table, the jackpot symbol type random value is 100% distributed to the jackpot symbol H.

The jackpot winning probability and the jackpot symbol type distribution rate are not limited to FIGS. 10 (B) and 10 (C), and can be set as appropriate. Further, the type of the jackpot symbol is not limited to the eight types of the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol H shown in FIG. 10 (C), and can be appropriately set. In the first jackpot symbol type determination table, jackpots of more than 7 types or less types may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random value. Further, in the second jackpot symbol type determination table, two or more types of jackpots may be associated with the jackpot symbol type random value.

Next, the reach determination will be described. The reach determination is a determination for determining whether or not to generate a reach using the reach determination table shown in FIG. 10D when the result of the jackpot determination is a loss. Here, in order to explain the reach, the fluctuation effect that is the premise of the reach will be described.

When the variable display of the special figure is performed, the variable effect is performed according to the variable display of the special figure. The variation effect is performed by using various effect devices such as an image display device 7, a board movable body 15, a spherical button 63, a sword-shaped button 64, a speaker 67, a frame lamp 66, and a frame movable body 600. As the variable effect, the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 performs variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the special figure. That is, the variation display of the effect symbol is performed along with the variation display of the special symbol, and the variation stop (stop display) of the effect symbol is performed along with the variation stop (stop display) of the special symbol. The effect of displaying the effect symbol is called the effect symbol variation effect. Production pattern variation production constitutes a part of "variation production".

For example, the display unit 7a is divided into three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right", the left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect symbol is displayed in the middle symbol display area. 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right (see FIG. 18 and the like). Each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. Then, in the variable display of the effect symbols, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R scroll from top to bottom, and the numbers displayed (visible) in the display unit 7a are replaced one after another. The mode of variable display of the effect symbol is not limited to the mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, but may be another mode such as a mode of scrolling in the horizontal direction (for example, from right to left). Further, in the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol, an effect image other than the effect symbol such as a background image and a character image is also displayed.

Then, when the special figure is stopped and displayed, the left, middle, and right effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in a predetermined arrangement (combination). That is, in the variable display, various numbers that have been replaced one after another by the display unit 7a are specified as one. At this time, depending on the combination of the stopped display (specified) effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, the special symbol (variable display result, that is, the result of the special symbol lottery) that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41 is displayed. , Displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. 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 special figure lottery by the special figure 1 display 41a or the special figure 2 display 41b, but grasps it by the display unit 7a of the image display device 7.

The reach is an effect for making the player expect a big hit by using the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in the variation effect (effect symbol variation effect). Specifically, the reach is a state in which there is only one scroll-displayed effect symbol among the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the scroll-displayed effect symbol is stopped and displayed at which symbol. It is a state (for example, a state of "5 ↓ 5") in which a combination of effect symbols indicating a jackpot winning is achieved depending on the scroll (see FIG. 19 (D)). The effect symbols that are not scrolled in the reach are temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the display unit 7a. Temporary stop means that a predetermined effect symbol stays at a substantially predetermined position (a predetermined effect symbol continues to be displayed in the display unit 7a), that is, it is not replaced with a different effect symbol, but a slight fluctuation (for example, a little). Repeated reciprocating motion in the vertical direction, repeated some rocking, repeated expansion and contraction, etc.). The mode of temporary stop is not limited to these.

The reach determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the reach determination table includes a reach determination table (non-time reduction reach determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a reach determination table (time reduction reach determination table) used in the time reduction state. The details of the non-time saving state and the time saving state will be described later, but in the non-time saving state and the time saving state, the time required for the variable display of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variable display to the derivation display of the display result: the special figure variable time). ), And in the time saving state, the special figure fluctuation time tends to be shorter than in the non-time saving state.

In each reach judgment table, the judgment value (reach random number value) of the reach random number is divided into "with reach (generate reach)" and "without reach (do not generate reach)" which are the results of reach judgment. .. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired reach random numbers with the reach determination table, and determines whether or not there is reach (whether or not to generate reach). As shown in FIG. 10 (D), the reach determination table used in the non-time saving state is more likely to be determined to have "reach (generate reach)" than the reach determination table used in the time saving state. Many numbers are distributed. If the result of the reach determination is "with reach (generate reach)", reach is basically generated by the variable effect. On the other hand, if the result of the reach determination is "no reach (no reach is generated)", no reach is generated in the variable effect. That is, if the result of the reach determination is "no reach (no reach is generated)", a special action is generated in the effect symbol during the variation display after the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the variation effect. The variable display of the effect symbol ends and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. In the following, the result of reach judgment "with reach (generate reach)" performed on the premise that the result of jackpot judgment is "miss" is referred to as "loss with reach" and "without reach (without reach). "Does not cause reach)" is sometimes referred to as "loss without reach".

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of the special symbol will be described. The special symbol variation pattern determination (special symbol variation pattern determination) uses the special symbol variation pattern determination table (special symbol variation pattern determination table) shown in FIG. 11 regardless of whether the jackpot determination result is a jackpot or a loss. It is a judgment for determining the variation pattern (special symbol variation pattern) of the variation display of the special symbol by using it. The special figure fluctuation pattern is identification information for identifying predetermined items related to the special figure fluctuation time, the effect content of the fluctuation effect, and the like. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern includes information on the result of the jackpot determination and the result of the reach determination, in addition to the special figure fluctuation time and the effect flow (effect content) of the variation effect.

The special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table is the type of special symbol (special figure 1 / special figure 2) that displays the fluctuation to be judged, in other words, the starting port where the prize is given due to the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. It is associated with the type (first starting port 20 / second starting port 22). That is, the special figure variation pattern determination table includes the special figure variation pattern determination table (special figure 1 variation pattern determination table: FIG. 11-1) used when displaying the variation of the special figure 1 and the variation of the special figure 2. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination table: FIG. 11-2) used when displaying.

Each special figure variation pattern determination table is also associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, each of the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment table and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern judgment table includes a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table (special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for the non-time saving state) used in the non-time saving state. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table (special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for the time reduction state) used in the time reduction state.

In addition, each special figure variation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state) is further associated with the jackpot determination result and the reach determination result. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for the non-time saving state includes a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for big hits, a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss with reach, and a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment for loss without reach. There is a table. Similarly, in the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for the time saving state, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for the jackpot, the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for the loss with reach, and the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment for the loss without reach There is a table.

Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for each non-reach loss is also associated with the special figure hold number. Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for non-reach loss used when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 0 to 2, and the special figure 1 hold number (U1) when the special figure 1 hold number (U1) is 3 to 4. There is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for non-reach loss used. Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for loss without reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 0 to 2, and the reach used when the special figure 2 hold number (U2) is 3 to 4. None There is a special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table for loss.

As described above, in each special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table associated with the type of special symbol, the game state, etc., the judgment value of the fluctuation pattern random number (special figure) is added to the special figure fluctuation pattern which is the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment. Fluctuation pattern random number value) is distributed. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired variation pattern random number with the special figure variation pattern determination table to determine the special figure variation pattern. Then, the special symbol display 41 performs the variation display of the special symbol of the special symbol variation time according to the special symbol variation pattern determined by this determination. In addition, a fluctuation effect based on the special figure fluctuation pattern is performed.

The special figure variation pattern includes information on the effect flow that constitutes the effect content of the variation effect based on the special figure variation time. The effect flow of this variation effect is shown in the remarks of the third item from the right of each special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Here, each effect constituting the effect flow of the variation effect associated with the special figure variation pattern will be described.

First, the types of variable effects will be described. The variable effect includes a normal variable effect in which the variable display ends while the variable display mode maintains the normal normal mode after the variable display of the effect symbol starts, and a variable display mode after the variable display of the effect symbol starts. There is a special variation effect in which is a special mode different from the usual one. Here, a special aspect is the reach described above.

Next, various effects constituting the effect flow of the variable effect will be described. As the effects constituting the effect flow of the variable effect, there are normal A, normal B, shortened A, shortened B, reach, normal reach (N reach), development effect, and special reach (SP reach). The SP reach further includes a weak special reach (weak SP reach) and a strong special reach (strong SP reach).

Normal A and normal B are effects that constitute a part from the start to the end of the variable display of the effect symbol (until the stop display of the effect symbol starts) in the normal variation effect in the non-time saving state described later. .. That is, the normal A and the normal B constitute the normal fluctuation effect itself in the non-time saving state. Then, normal A is a normal fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation time is 10 seconds, and normal B is a normal fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation time is 5 seconds.

The shortening A and the shortening B are effects that constitute a part from the start to the end of the variation display of the effect symbol (until the stop display of the effect symbol starts) in the normal variation effect in the time reduction state described later. That is, the shortening A and the shortening B constitute the normal variation effect itself in the time shortened state. The shortening A is a normal fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation time is 6 seconds, and the shortening B is a normal fluctuation effect when the special figure fluctuation time is 3 seconds.

The normal reach (N reach) is a state in which the reach is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds) immediately after the reach is reached, in other words, the same two production symbols forming a part of the stop mode of the jackpot notification. Is a production in which the remaining one effect symbol fluctuates at a lower speed than usual in a state where is temporarily stopped for a predetermined time. The jackpot expectation suggested by N reach is higher than the normal fluctuation effect and lower than the development effect and SP reach described later. When the variation effect ends in normal reach, the remaining one effect symbol that fluctuates at the low speed stops. If there is a normal reach in the case of a big hit, the remaining one effect symbol stops at the same effect symbol as the effect symbol constituting the reach. If it is a normal reach in the case of loss, the remaining one effect symbol stops at an effect symbol different from the effect symbols constituting the reach. If the fluctuation effect does not end in the normal reach, the remaining one effect symbol fluctuates again at high speed, and the normal reach develops (switches) to the next effect (“development effect” in the first embodiment) while maintaining the reach. ..

The development effect is an effect that connects to the SP reach (strong SP reach or weak SP reach) while the reach is maintained. That is, it branches from the development effect to the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach. Therefore, the variable production does not end in the development production. In other words, when it develops to the development production, either weak SP reach or strong SP reach is always performed.

SP reach is a production that is performed for a longer time than N reach while the reach is maintained. And, in the SP reach, the strong SP reach is performed for a longer time than the weak SP reach. Although the details will be described later, in the strong SP reach, the 3D image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the production content of the strong SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with the enemy character at the enemy base is displayed (a battle image is played on the display unit 7a). On the other hand, in the weak SP reach, the 2D image is mainly displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, as the production content of the weak SP reach, a scene in which a predetermined character battles with an enemy character in the city is displayed (a battle image is played on the display unit 7a).

In addition, as shown in the second column from the right of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table of FIG. 11, the special figure (big hit) regarding the special figure fluctuation pattern including the information on the special figure (big hit judgment result) and the effect content of the fluctuation effect. The name will be given in relation to the judgment result) and the content of the variable effect.

As described above, the special figure display 41 performs the variable display of the special figure by performing the big hit determination, the big hit symbol type determination, the reach determination, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Then, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the display result (result of the special symbol lottery) in the variable display of the special symbol, the jackpot game is executed.

The jackpot game consists of a round period in which a round game involving the opening and closing of the jackpots (1st jackpot 30 and 2nd jackpot 35) is performed multiple times, and the first round game starts after the jackpot game starts. The opening (also referred to as OP) that does not involve opening and closing of the big winning openings (1st major winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) until the final round game is completed, and the big hit game is finished. It is composed of an ending (also referred to as ED) that does not involve opening and closing of the large winning openings (the first major winning opening 30 and the second major winning opening 35). Each round game begins with the end of the opening or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ending. In the following, the predetermined number of round games (in a predetermined order) is simply referred to as a "round". For example, the first (first) round game in the jackpot game is called "1 round (1R)", and the 10th round game in the jackpot game is called "10 rounds (10R)". The order of round games is called the "number of rounds".

Then, as the elements constituting the big hit game (big hit game component), the number of round games, the control mode for opening and closing the big winning openings 30 and 35 in each round game, and the control mode for opening and closing the specific area 37 (round game control). Aspects), opening time (opening time), ending time (ending time), and the like. Each of these elements is associated with the type of jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed. The main control board 80 controls the jackpot game by using the jackpot game control table (see FIG. 12) associated with the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state) and the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. Each jackpot game control table stores jackpot game components. Therefore, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes the jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped.

The jackpot game is roughly divided into two types of jackpot games. The types of jackpot games include a jackpot game in which the game ball easily passes through the specific area 37 (enters the specific area 37) during the jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as "V-passing jackpot game") and the jackpot game. There is a jackpot game (hereinafter, referred to as “V non-passing jackpot game”) in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 37 (enter the specific area 37). In the following, the passage of the game ball through the specific area 37 (entering the specific area 37) is referred to as “V passage”. Then, when the distribution member 721 is in the first state and is in a state where V can pass through, it is called "the specific region 37 is opened". Further, when the distribution member 721 is in the second state and cannot pass through V, it is called "the specific area 37 is closed". Further, the jackpot that executes the V-passing jackpot game is called "V-passing jackpot", and the jackpot that executes the V-passing jackpot game is called "V-non-passing jackpot".

If the V-passing jackpot is won, V-passing is easy during the jackpot game, and a high-probability state occurs with the end of the jackpot game due to V-passing. Therefore, a high-probability state may occur in the V-passing jackpot. It is an expected jackpot. On the other hand, if the V non-passing jackpot is won, it is difficult to pass the V during the jackpot game, and if the V cannot pass, a high probability state does not occur. Therefore, it is assumed that the V non-passing jackpot does not generate a high probability state. It is a big hit. In the jackpot symbol type determination of Special Figure 1, V-passing jackpot is selected at a rate of 55%, and V-passing jackpot is selected at a rate of 45%. On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol type determination of the special figure 2, the V-passing jackpot is selected at a rate of 100% (see FIG. 10C). Therefore, the special drawing 2 lottery based on the winning of the second starting opening 22 is set more favorably to the player than the special drawing 1 lottery based on the winning of the first starting opening 20.

Next, regarding the control for opening and closing the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35) (large winning opening control) and the control for opening and closing the specific area 37 (specific area control) in each round game. explain. In the following, the large winning opening control and the specific area control are collectively referred to as "round game control".

Round game control is performed using the round game control mode table. As shown in FIG. 12, the round game control table is set for each jackpot symbol. In each round game control table, as shown in FIG. 13A, a large winning opening control mode and a specific area control mode are set for each round game. The large winning opening control mode includes a first long opening pattern (“first long” in FIG. 13 (A)), a first short opening pattern (“first short” in FIG. 13 (A)), and a second long opening. Four types of large winning opening control modes are provided: a pattern (“second long” in FIG. 13 (A)) and a second short open pattern (“second short” in FIG. 13 (A)). On the other hand, in the specific area control mode, the non-passing pattern (“non-passing” in FIG. 13 (A)), the first passing pattern (“first passing” in FIG. 13 (A)), and the second passing pattern ( In FIG. 13 (A), three types of specific region control modes (“second passage”) are provided.

The round game is composed of an operation period in which the large winning openings 30 and 35 are opened and closed, and an interval in which the large winning openings 30 and 35 are maintained in a closed state after the operation period. The interval causes the first large winning opening sensor 30a or the second large winning opening sensor 35a to detect a game ball that has entered the large winning openings 30 and 35 immediately before the opening of the large winning openings 30 and 35 during the operation period is completed. It is provided as a guarantee period (large prize opening ball brush period). In the first embodiment, the large winning openings 30 and 35 may be opened once or twice during the operation period in one round game. In the case of opening once, the period from the start to the end of this one opening constitutes the operation period in the round game. On the other hand, in the case of opening twice, the period from the start of the first opening to the end of the second opening constitutes the operation period in the round game. In addition, the opening and closing of the large winning openings 30 and 35 are positioned as independent operations. That is, in the case of one opening, it is considered that one operation is performed with one opening. On the other hand, in the case of opening twice, since the large winning openings 30 and 35 are closed between the first opening and the second opening, it is considered that a total of three operations are performed. Here, the large winning opening control mode will be described with reference to FIG. 13B.

In the operation period of the first long opening pattern, the first large winning opening 30 is opened for 27.50 seconds as the first operation, and then the first large winning opening 30 is opened 1.00 as the second operation. It is closed for seconds, and finally, as the third operation, the first prize opening 30 is opened for 1.00 seconds. Then, in the interval after the operation period of the first long opening pattern, the first winning opening 30 is closed for 2.00 seconds. As described above, the first long opening pattern has an operation period consisting of "27.50 seconds opening-> 1.00 seconds closing-> 1.00 seconds opening" of the first winning opening 30 and 2.00 seconds. Consists of an interval consisting of the closure of.

In the operation period of the first short opening pattern, the first winning opening 30 is opened for 0.06 seconds as the first operation. Then, in the interval after the operation period of the first short opening pattern, the first winning opening 30 is closed for 2.00 seconds. As described above, the first short opening pattern is composed of an operation period consisting of 0.06 seconds of opening of the first large winning opening 30 and an interval of 2.00 seconds of closing. It is rare that the game ball enters the first large winning opening 30 when the ball is opened for 0.06 seconds.

In the operation period of the second long opening pattern, the second large winning opening 35 is opened for 28.50 seconds as the first operation. Then, in the interval after the operation period of the second long opening pattern, the second large winning opening 35 is closed for 2.00 seconds. As described above, the second long opening pattern is composed of an operation period consisting of 28.50 seconds of opening of the second large winning opening 35 and an interval of 2.00 seconds of closing.

In the operation period of the second short opening pattern, the second winning opening 35 is opened for 0.06 seconds as the first operation. Then, in the interval after the operation period of the second short opening pattern, the second large winning opening 35 is closed for 2.00 seconds. As described above, the second short opening pattern is composed of an operation period consisting of 0.06 seconds of opening of the second major winning opening 35 and an interval of 2.00 seconds of closing. It is rare that the game ball enters the second large winning opening 35 when the ball is opened for 0.06 seconds.

It should be noted that four types of large winning opening control modes are provided, and the large winning opening 30 and 35 are opened for a predetermined time depending on each large winning opening control mode, but the predetermined time may not be opened. In the first embodiment, the number of game balls that can be won in the large winning openings (first major winning opening 30 and second major winning opening 35) in one round game (9 in the first embodiment). Hereinafter, "the specified number of winnings") is stipulated, and if the specified number of winning balls wins after the round game starts, the large winning opening is compulsory at that time even if it is not open for a predetermined time. This is because it is closed.

Next, a specific region control mode will be described with reference to FIG. 13 (C). In the first embodiment, a round game in which the specific area 37 is opened (the distribution member 721 is operated) and a round game in which the specific area 37 is not opened (the distribution member 721 is operated) are provided. Then, in 2 rounds, 4 rounds, 6 rounds, and 8 rounds (number of rounds = 2, 4, 6, 8), the specific area 37 is opened and V can pass through (the distribution member 721 operates). It is set for a round game. Then, the specific area control mode when the specific area 37 is opened and V can pass through (the distribution member 721 operates) is performed based on the winning of the game ball into the first large winning opening 30. It is configured.

In the non-passing pattern, the total number of winning balls to the first large winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, when the total number of game balls detected by the first large winning opening sensor 30a becomes one, the specific area 37 Is opened for an extremely short time of 0.024 seconds (difficult to pass time) so that V can pass through (the distribution member 721 is changed from the second state (passage blocking state) to the first state (passing allowed state). To do). As described above, it can be said that the non-passing pattern is a specific area control mode in which the number of winning balls of the opening trigger of the specific region 37 (the operating trigger of the distribution member 721) is set to "1". The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 0.024 seconds and then returned to the closed state again (the distribution member 721 is held in the first state (passage allowed state) for 0.024 seconds and then again in the closed state. Returned to 2 state (passage blocking state)). Note that controlling the specific area 37 in the open state for 0.024 seconds is referred to as "V short opening". Even if the game ball is continuously fired (right-handed) toward the first prize opening 30 during the round game of the non-passing pattern, it is extremely rare for the game ball to pass through the specific area 37 when the V is short-opened. Yes, basically V passage does not occur. That is, the non-passing pattern is a specific region control mode that does not assume V-passing.

Further, in this non-passing pattern, the total period of the opening period of the specific area 37 of 0.024 seconds and the closing period of 1.000 seconds following the opening period is set as the passage (V) of the specific area 37 of the game ball. Passage) is treated as valid V validity period.

In the first passing pattern, the total number of winning balls to the first large winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, when the total number of game balls detected by the first large winning opening sensor 30a becomes one, a specific area The 37 is opened for an extremely short time of 0.024 seconds (difficult to pass time) so that V can pass through (the distribution member 721 is changed from the second state (passage blocking state) to the first state (passing allowed state). To). The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 0.024 seconds and then returned to the closed state again (the distribution member 721 is held in the first state (passage allowed state) for 0.024 seconds and then again in the closed state. Returned to 2 state (passage blocking state)). Then, after that, when the total number of winning balls to the first large winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, the total number of game balls detected by the first large winning opening sensor 30a reaches 3, the specific area 37 is set. , 31.500 seconds (easy passage time), open for a very long time to allow V to pass (change the distribution member 721 from the second state (passage blocking state) to the first state (passage allowed state). ). The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 31.500 seconds and then returned to the closed state again (the distribution member 721 is held in the first state (passage allowed state) for 31.500 seconds and then again in the closed state. Returned to 2 state (passage blocking state)). As described above, it can be said that the first passing pattern is a specific area control mode in which the number of winning balls of the opening trigger of the specific region 37 (the operating trigger of the distribution member 721) is set to "1" and "3". Note that controlling the specific area 37 in the open state for 31.500 seconds is called "V length open". If the game ball is continuously fired (right-handed) toward the first prize opening 30 during the round game of the first passing pattern, it is extremely easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 37 when the V length is opened. Basically, V passage occurs. That is, the first pass pattern is a specific region control mode that assumes V pass.

Further, when the specific area 37 is first opened for 0.024 seconds (the distribution member 721 is activated) in this first passage pattern, the opening period of the specific area 37 of 0.024 seconds and the opening period are set. The total period with the subsequent closing period of 1.000 seconds is defined as the V valid period for the first opening of the specific area 37. Further, when the specific area 37 is opened for 31.500 seconds for the second time (the distribution member 721 is activated) in the first passing pattern, the opening period of the specific area 37 for 31.500 seconds and the opening period are set. The total period with the subsequent closing period of 1.000 seconds is defined as the V valid period for the second opening of the specific area 37.

In the second passing pattern, the total number of winning balls to the first winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, when the total number of gaming balls detected by the first winning opening sensor 30a becomes one, a specific area The 37 is opened for an extremely short time of 0.024 seconds (difficult to pass time) so that V can pass through (the distribution member 721 is changed from the second state (passage blocking state) to the first state (passing allowed state). To). The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 0.024 seconds and then returned to the closed state again (the distribution member 721 is held in the first state (passage allowed state) for 0.024 seconds and then again in the closed state. Returned to 2 state (passage blocking state)). Then, after that, when the total number of winning balls to the first large winning opening 30 in the round game, specifically, the total number of game balls detected by the first large winning opening sensor 30a reaches 7, the specific area 37 is set. , 31.500 seconds (easy passage time), open for a very long time to allow V to pass (the distribution member 721 is changed from the second state (passage blocking state) to the first state (passage allowed state). ). The specific region 37 is held in the open state for 31.500 seconds and then returned to the closed state again (the distribution member 721 is held in the first state (passage allowed state) for 31.500 seconds and then again in the closed state. Returned to 2 state (passage blocking state)). As described above, it can be said that the second passing pattern is a specific area control mode in which the number of winning balls of the opening trigger of the specific region 37 (the operating trigger of the distribution member 721) is set to "1" and "7". If the game ball is continuously fired (right-handed) toward the first winning opening 30 during the round game of the second passing pattern, it is extremely easy for the game ball to pass through the specific area 37 when the V length is opened. Basically, V passage occurs. Therefore, the second pass pattern is also a specific region control mode that assumes V pass. Further, the V length opening is performed in both the second passing pattern and the first passing pattern, but the V length opening of the second passing pattern is a total prize that triggers the opening as compared with the V length opening of the first passing pattern. Since the number of balls is large, it is executed at a later timing. That is, the first pass pattern is a specific region control mode in which V pass is easier than the second pass pattern.

Further, when the specific area 37 is first opened for 0.024 seconds (the distribution member 721 is activated) in this second passage pattern, the opening period of the specific area 37 of 0.024 seconds and the opening period are set. The total period with the subsequent closing period of 1.000 seconds is defined as the V valid period for the first opening of the specific area 37. Further, when the specific area 37 is opened for 31.500 seconds for the second time in the second passage pattern (the distribution member 721 is activated), the opening period of the specific area 37 for 31.500 seconds and the opening period are set. The total period with the subsequent closing period of 1.000 seconds is defined as the V valid period for the second opening of the specific area 37.

In addition, in common with the non-passing pattern, the first passing pattern, and the second passing pattern, the specific area 37 is closed for 1.000 seconds after the opening of the specific area 37 is completed, but the passing is effective. It is included in the V validity period. This is because the opening and closing of the specific area 37 is caused by the operation of the distribution member 721, and since there is a distance from the distribution member 721 to the specific area 37 (specific area sensor 37a), the first state of the distribution member 721 ends. This is to provide a guarantee period for the specific area sensor 37a to detect the game ball that has passed in the vicinity of the distribution member 721 toward the specific area 37 immediately before the operation. In the following, the closing period of 1.000 seconds after the opening of the specific area 37 is completed is referred to as a “specific area ball brushing period”.

Next, a jackpot game according to the type of each jackpot symbol will be described.

In the jackpot game (first jackpot game) according to the jackpot symbol A, a round game is performed 16 times. Then, in 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, and in 14R and 16R, the second big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second long opening pattern. That is, for the first jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times. It should be noted that the substantial round game is a round game in which a specified number of winning balls (9 in the first embodiment) can be won in reality. Further, in 2R and 4R, the specific region 37 is controlled by the non-passing pattern, and in 6R and 8R, the specific region 37 is controlled by the first passing pattern. In 6R and 8R, when the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, and the first big winning opening 30 is open, the specific area 37 passes first. Since the V length is opened under the control of the pattern, the first jackpot game is a V-passing jackpot game.

In the jackpot game (second jackpot game) according to the jackpot symbol B, a round game is performed 16 times, and the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35 are controlled in the same manner as the first jackpot game. The specific area 37 is controlled.

The first jackpot game and the second jackpot game are the same (that is, the game ball) with respect to the number of times the round game is executed, the control mode of the first big prize opening 30 and the second big prize opening 35, and the control mode of the specific area 37. The game profits related to the acquisition of the game are the same), but the production related to the jackpot game is different. Specifically, the combination of the effect symbols in the stop display of the effect symbol that notifies the execution of the jackpot game (big hit winning) and the effect content of the jackpot game effect in the jackpot game are different. The details will be described later, but when the jackpot symbol A is won, the V-passing jackpot is won, and the stop display of the effect symbol is displayed by the combination of the effect symbols that notify that the game is controlled in a high probability state and a time saving state after the jackpot game. During the first jackpot game, a jackpot game production with a production content that makes it easy to recognize that the game is a V-passing jackpot game is performed. On the other hand, if the jackpot symbol B is won, either the V-passing jackpot or the V-non-passing jackpot is won, and it is difficult or impossible to recognize whether or not the game is controlled in a high probability state and a short time state after the jackpot game. , The stop display of the production symbol is performed by the combination of the production symbols that can appear regardless of whether the V-passing jackpot or the V-non-passing jackpot is won, and any jackpot is won until the middle of the second jackpot game. A jackpot game production that is not clear is performed. In the jackpot game production of the second jackpot game, it is not clear which jackpot game is being played until the middle (9R), but from the middle (10R), the V-passing jackpot is performed. The content will be directed so that it is easy to recognize that you have won.

Next, in the jackpot game (third jackpot game) according to the jackpot symbol C, a round game is performed 16 times. Then, in 1R to 9R and 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, and from 10R to 13R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and in 14R, the second big winning opening 30. The winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern, and in 16R, the second major winning opening 35 is controlled by the second long opening pattern. From 10R to 14R of this third big hit game, the opening time of the big winning openings 30 and 35 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which winning of the big winning openings 30 and 35 cannot be expected. That is, for the third big hit game, the total number of round games is 16 times, and the actual number of round games is 11 times. Further, in 2R and 4R, the specific region 37 is controlled by the non-passing pattern, and in 6R and 8R, the specific region 37 is controlled by the first passing pattern. In 6R and 8R, when the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, and the first big winning opening 30 is open, the specific area 37 passes first. Since the V length is opened under the control of the pattern, the third jackpot game is a V-passing jackpot game.

Next, in the jackpot game (fourth jackpot game) according to the jackpot symbol D, a round game is performed 16 times. Then, in 1R to 9R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, in 10R to 13R and 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and in 14R and 16R, the second The big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern. From 10R to 16R of this 4th big hit game, the opening time of the big winning openings 30 and 35 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which winning of the big winning openings 30 and 35 cannot be expected. That is, for the fourth jackpot game, the total number of round games is 16 times, and the actual number of round games is 9 times. Further, in 4R and 8R, the specific area 37 is controlled by the non-passing pattern, in 2R, the specific area 37 is controlled by the second passing pattern, and in 6R, the specific area 37 is controlled by the first passing pattern. In 2R, when the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, and the first big winning opening 30 is open, the specific area 37 is in the second passing pattern. It is controlled and V length opening is performed. Further, in 6R, when the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern and the first big winning opening 30 is open at a time when the game ball is easy to win, the specific area 37 passes first. Controlled by a pattern, V length opening is performed. Therefore, the fourth jackpot game is a V-passing jackpot game.

Next, in the jackpot game (fifth jackpot game) according to the jackpot symbol E, a round game is performed 16 times. Then, in 1R to 9R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, in 10R to 13R and 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and in 14R and 16R, the second The big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern. From 10R to 16R of this fifth big hit game, the opening time of the big winning openings 30 and 35 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which winning of the big winning openings 30 and 35 cannot be expected. That is, for the fifth jackpot game, the total number of round games is 16 times, and the actual number of round games is 9 times. Further, in 2R and 6R, the specific area 37 is controlled by the non-passing pattern, in 4R, the specific area 37 is controlled by the second passing pattern, and in 8R, the specific area 37 is controlled by the first passing pattern. In 4R, when the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, and the first big winning opening 30 is open, the specific area 37 is in the second passing pattern. It is controlled and V length opening is performed. Further, in 8R, when the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern and the first big winning opening 30 is open at a time when the game ball is easy to win, the specific area 37 passes first. Controlled by a pattern, V length opening is performed. Therefore, the fifth jackpot game is a V-passing jackpot game.

Next, in the jackpot game (sixth jackpot game) according to the jackpot symbol F, a round game is performed 16 times. Then, in 1R to 9R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, in 10R to 13R and 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and in 14R and 16R, the second The big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern. From 10R to 16R of this sixth big hit game, the opening time of the big winning openings 30 and 35 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which no prize can be expected to win the big winning openings 30 and 35. That is, for the sixth jackpot game, the total number of round games is 16 times, and the actual number of round games is 9 times. Further, in 2R and 4R, the specific area 37 is controlled by the non-passing pattern, in 6R, the specific area 37 is controlled by the second passing pattern, and in 8R, the specific area 37 is controlled by the first passing pattern. In 6R, when the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, and the first big winning opening 30 is open, the specific area 37 is in the second passing pattern. It is controlled and V length opening is performed. Further, in 8R, when the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern and the first big winning opening 30 is open at a time when the game ball is easy to win, the specific area 37 passes first. Controlled by a pattern, V length opening is performed. Therefore, the sixth jackpot game is a V-passing jackpot game.

Next, in the jackpot game (7th jackpot game) corresponding to the jackpot symbol G, a round game is performed 16 times. Then, in 1R to 9R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, in 10R to 13R and 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first short opening pattern, and in 14R and 16R, the second The big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern. From 10R to 16R of this sixth big hit game, the opening time of the big winning openings 30 and 35 is extremely short, and in reality, it is a round game in which no prize can be expected to win the big winning openings 30 and 35. That is, for the sixth jackpot game, the total number of round games is 16 times, and the actual number of round games is 9 times. Further, the specific area 37 is controlled by the non-passing pattern in 2R, 4R, 6R and 8R, but the specific area 37 is not controlled by the first passing pattern or the second passing pattern. Therefore, the seventh jackpot game is a V non-passing jackpot game.

In the 4th big hit game to the 7th big hit game, the 1st big winning opening 30 is controlled by the 1st long opening pattern from 1R to 9R, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is the 1st short opening pattern from 10R to 13R and 15R. The second big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second short opening pattern at 14R and 16R. That is, it is difficult to determine which jackpot game is being executed based on the opening / closing modes of the jackpots 30 and 35. Then, as will be described later, basically the same effect is executed in the 4th jackpot game to the 7th jackpot game. Specifically, on the display unit 7a, a battle effect is performed from the start of 1R to the end of 9R, and with the start of 10R, an ending effect for evening RUSH, which will be described later, is performed. Therefore, the player cannot determine which jackpot game is being executed from the production content during the jackpot game. Then, as described above, the 4th to 6th jackpot games are V-passing jackpot games, and the 7th jackpot game is a V-non-passing jackpot game, but the opening / closing modes and jackpot games of the jackpots 30 and 35 are Since it is difficult to determine which jackpot game is being executed from the contents of the production inside, it is also difficult to determine whether or not V has passed at the end of the jackpot game. Then, even after any of the jackpot games is completed, basically, the evening RUSH, which will be described later, is entered, and the variation effect by the evening RUSH is performed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that even if the player passes V in the 4th big hit game to the 6th big hit game and the game progresses in a high probability state after the big hit game. In this way, the latency of the high-probability state is realized even though it is a so-called V-probability machine (a game machine controlled to the high-probability state based on the passage to the specific area 37). However, as will be described in detail later, when the game is proceeding in a high probability state after the jackpot game, after the evening RUSH is completed, the game is switched to the night RUSH that notifies that the game is in the high probability state and the time saving state. The person can recognize after the fact that the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game have been executed.

In the jackpot game (8th jackpot game) according to the jackpot symbol H, a round game is performed 16 times. Then, in 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern, and in 14R and 16R, the second big winning opening 35 is controlled by the second long opening pattern. That is, for the eighth jackpot game, the total number of round games and the actual number of round games are 16 times. Further, in 2R and 4R, the specific region 37 is controlled by the non-passing pattern, and in 6R and 8R, the specific region 37 is controlled by the first passing pattern. In 6R and 8R, when the first big winning opening 30 is controlled by the first long opening pattern and the game ball is easy to win, and the first big winning opening 30 is open, the specific area 37 passes first. Since the V length is opened under the control of the pattern, the eighth jackpot game is a V-passing jackpot game. In addition, when the jackpot symbol H is won, the effect symbol is stopped by a combination of the effect symbols that makes it easy to recognize that the V-passing jackpot game is executed (winning the V-passing jackpot) as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol A. The display is performed, and during the eighth jackpot game, the V-passing jackpot is won, and after the jackpot game, the jackpot game production with the production content that makes it easy to recognize that the game progresses in a high probability state and a short time state is performed.

In this way, even in the jackpot game in which V passage is possible, a round game in which the specific area 37 is controlled by the first pass pattern and the second pass pattern, and a round in which the specific area 37 is controlled by the non-pass pattern. There is a game. Further, even in the V-passing jackpot game, the number of rounds controlled by the first passing pattern and the second passing pattern is set to be different depending on the type of the jackpot symbol.

In addition, for all jackpot games, 2R, 4R, 6R, and 8R are rounds in which the specific area 37 is open. The reason why the execution intervals of the rounds opened by the specific area 37 are separated by one or more rounds is that the opening period of the specific area 37 in the previous round game does not overlap with the opening period of the specific area 37 in the next round game. To make it.

Further, a non-passing pattern is provided in which the operation control of the V short opening is executed when the number of winning balls at the opening trigger becomes "1". Therefore, it is possible to provide a round in which the first large winning opening 30 is opened but V passage is not generated in the long opening opening mode in which the specified number of winning prizes can be expected.

The components of the jackpot game, which consist of the opening time of the jackpot game, the number of executions of the round game, the big winning opening control mode and the specific area control mode in the round game, and the ending time, are set to the values shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. It is not limited and can be set as appropriate. The opening time of the large winning openings (first major winning opening 30 and the second major winning opening 35), the opening time of the specific area 37, the ending time, and the like in each round game can be appropriately set. Further, the number of rounds opened by the specific area 37 is not limited to 2, 4, 6 and 8, and can be appropriately set.

The main control board 80 newly sets the game state after the jackpot game with the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, if the game ball passes through V during the jackpot game, the main control board 80 sets a high probability state with the end of the jackpot game. On the other hand, the main control board 80 does not set a high probability state with the end of the jackpot game unless the game ball has passed V during the jackpot game. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V-passing jackpot (big hit symbol A to jackpot symbol F, and jackpot symbol H) is won, there is a high probability that the jackpot game will end and the jackpot game will be in a high probability state. The game will proceed. On the other hand, when the V non-passing jackpot (big hit symbol G) is won, the game proceeds with a high probability in the normal probability state after the jackpot game. If the game progresses in a high-probability state after the jackpot game, the high-probability state ends and is normal when the variable display of the special symbol is performed 160 times without winning the jackpot in the high-probability state. Move to the stochastic state. The maximum number of times (160 times) of variable display of a special symbol that can be executed in this once set high probability state is called "high probability number of times".

Further, the main control board 80 sets a time saving state with the end of the jackpot game regardless of whether or not V has passed during the jackpot game (regardless of whether or not V has passed). However, in this case, the number of time reductions differs depending on whether or not the game ball has passed V during the jackpot game. The time saving number is the upper limit of the number of times of variable display of the special symbol that can be executed in the time saving state set once. That is, when the game progresses in the time saving state after the big hit game, if the variable display of the special symbol is performed the time saving number of times without winning the big hit in the time saving state, the time saving state ends and the state shifts to the non-time saving state. To do. If the game ball passes V during the jackpot game, the number of time reductions is "160 times". On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through V during the jackpot game, the number of time reductions is "80 times".

Further, when the game ball wins the starting ports 20 and 22 and the special figure-related random numbers are acquired, the main control board 80 is once stored in an area (for example, a buffer) different from the special figure holding storage unit 85 of the RAM 84. Then, the start winning command is specified based on the random number and transmitted to the sub control board 90. The start winning command includes information on whether or not it is a big hit (win / fail information). In addition, the start winning command includes information (starting port information) as to which of the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 22 has won a prize. Further, the start winning command includes information (game state information) as to which game state, the normal probability state or the high probability state, is won. The main control board 80 specifies the start winning command using the start winning command specifying table shown in FIG. 14 based on the acquired special figure-related random numbers. The start winning command may include at least the winning / failing information, and what kind of information is included in the starting winning command can be appropriately changed. As described above, the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the special symbol-related random number, but before the variable display of the special symbol executed based on the special symbol-related random number, the pass / fail information and the like are displayed on the sub-control board 90. By sending to, it is possible to execute a look-ahead effect that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit, and improve the interest of the game.

Further, when the launched game ball passes through the gate 28, the main control board 80 performs a normal symbol lottery on the condition that the number of reserved symbols (G) is less than 4. When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol display 42 performs variable display of the normal symbol (stop display after performing variable display). Here, the normal symbols that are stopped and displayed include a hit symbol and a lost symbol. When the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is executed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 ends. On the other hand, when the lost symbol is stopped and displayed, the auxiliary game is not performed, and the game related to the passage of the gate 28 ends. Further, in the following, the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 when the number of reserved figures (G) is less than 4, is referred to as "establishment of the variable starting condition for the game".

In performing such a series of games (ordinary symbol lottery, variable display of ordinary symbols, auxiliary game), the main control board 80 acquires a normal symbol random number and converts it into an ordinary symbol random number when the normal symbol variation start condition is satisfied. The hit judgment is made based on this. The range of ordinary symbol random numbers is appropriately provided. Specifically, the range of ordinary symbol random numbers is 0 to 65535 (see FIG. 15 (A)).

The hit determination is a determination for determining whether or not to win (whether or not to execute an auxiliary game) using the hit determination table shown in FIG. 15 (B). The hit determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the hit determination table includes a hit determination table (non-time reduction hit determination table) used in the non-time reduction state and a hit determination table (time reduction hit determination table) used in the time reduction state.

In each hit determination table, the determination value of the normal symbol random number (ordinary symbol random number value) is assigned to the hit and the loss which are the results of the hit determination. Therefore, the main control board 80 collates the acquired ordinary symbol random numbers with the hit determination table to determine whether it is a hit or a loss. As shown in FIG. 15 (B), the hit determination table used in the time-saving state has more normal symbol random values to be determined as hits than the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state. If the result of the hit determination is a hit, the hit symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal symbol. On the other hand, if the result of the collision determination is a loss, the lost symbol is basically stopped and displayed in the variable display of the normal symbol.

Next, the fluctuation pattern determination of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol fluctuation pattern determination) will be described. The variation pattern determination of the ordinary symbol is a determination for determining the variation pattern of the ordinary pattern by using the variation pattern determination table of the ordinary figure (the variation pattern determination table of the ordinary figure) shown in FIG. 15C. The normal figure fluctuation pattern is identification information regarding predetermined items related to variable display of a normal symbol such as a normal figure fluctuation time. In addition to the normal map fluctuation time, the normal map fluctuation pattern also includes the result of collision detection.

The normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table is associated with the gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). That is, the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table includes the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table) used in the non-time saving state and the normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table used in the time saving state (non-time saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table). There is a time-saving normal map fluctuation pattern judgment table).

In each normal figure fluctuation pattern determination table, one normal figure fluctuation pattern, which is the result of the fluctuation pattern determination of the normal symbol, is stored. That is, the main control board 80 determines the normal map fluctuation pattern FP1 (normal map fluctuation time 15 seconds) in the non-time reduction state, and the normal map fluctuation pattern FP2 (normal map fluctuation time 3 seconds) in the non-time reduction state. ). The fluctuation display of the normal symbol according to the fluctuation time of the normal symbol determined by this determination is performed by the normal symbol display 42.

By performing the collision determination and the variation pattern determination of the normal symbol in this way, the normal symbol display 42 performs variable display of the normal symbol. Then, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (result of the ordinary symbol lottery) in the variable display of the normal symbol, the auxiliary game is executed.

In the auxiliary game, the electric chew 23 (second starting port 22) is opened and closed. The elements constituting the auxiliary game (auxiliary game component) include the number of times the electric chew 23 is opened, the opening time for each opening, and the closing time between the openings when the second starting port 22 is opened a plurality of times (so-called "" Interval time ") is included. Then, each of these elements is associated with a gaming state (non-time saving state / time saving state). The main control board 80 controls the auxiliary game using the electric chew opening pattern table shown in FIG. 15D based on the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). In the electric chew opening pattern table, auxiliary game components are stored for each game state (non-time saving state / time saving state). Therefore, when the hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the main control board 80 executes the auxiliary game according to the game state. Here, the auxiliary game according to the game state will be described.

In the auxiliary game in the non-time saving state, the electric chew 23 is opened once. The opening time at this time is 0.2 seconds. Therefore, even if the auxiliary game is executed, it is difficult to make the electric chew 23 win the game ball.

In the auxiliary game in the short time state, the electric chew 23 is opened twice. The first opening time is 2.5 seconds and the second opening time is 2.5 seconds. The interval (closing) time between the first opening and the second opening is 1.0 second. Therefore, when the auxiliary game is executed, it is easy to make the electric chew 23 win the game ball.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the ordinary symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided with a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special figure 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". Therefore, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 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 figure display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the function is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the special figure fluctuation time (time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) tends to be shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, in the time-saving state, the variation pattern determination of the special symbol is performed using the special figure variation pattern determination table defined so that the special figure variation pattern having a short special figure variation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state. Is performed (see FIG. 11). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special figure display 41 is activated, it becomes easier to select a shorter special figure fluctuation time as compared with when it is not operating. 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 memorized as the 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 figure 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, in the time-saving state, the hit determination is performed using a hit determination table in which the value of the ordinary symbol random number determined to be a hit is larger than the hit determination table used in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 15B). 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 will be a winning symbol is higher than when it is not activated.

Moreover, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal map is shorter than that in the non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, the normal map fluctuation time is determined based on the normal map fluctuation pattern determination table associated with the gaming state. Specifically, the fluctuation time of the normal map is determined to be 15.0 seconds in the non-time saving state and 3.0 seconds in the time saving state.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 23 is activated, and the opening time of the electric chew 23 in the auxiliary game is set longer than in the non-time saving state.

Under the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 23 are operating, the electric chew 23 is compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 22. 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 22 by the electric chew 23) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state can be referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state can be referred to as a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the function is not activated by 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, and the opening time extension function of the electric chew 23. It suffices if the electric chew 23 is easier to open than at times. 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 first embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V-passing jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base if the game ball passes through the specific area 37 during the jackpot game. It is in a state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in the first embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the V non-passing jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state) if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 37 during the jackpot game. It is in a short time state and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (80 times in the first embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

The gaming state after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on for the first time 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". Further, with the start of the jackpot game, the game state is set to the normal game state.

4. Explanation of Production by Sub-Control Board 90 As described above, the main control board 80 performs special drawing lottery, variable display of special figures, big hit game, etc. by winning a prize in the starting ports 20 and 22 of the game ball. Then, the sub-control board 90 executes various effects according to the content of the game performed by these main control boards 80. Hereinafter, various effects performed by the sub-control board 90 will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 34. In addition, in FIGS. 16 to 34, in order to explain various effects, the display unit 7a of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the frame movable body 600 are partially simplified and extracted. First, the effect mode to which the effect content of the variable effect is associated will be described.

4-1. Effect mode A variable effect is performed according to the variable display of the special figure, and the effect content of the variable effect is associated with the effect mode. That is, the effect content of the variation effect according to the special figure variation pattern is set for each effect mode. In the first embodiment, as the effect mode, a normal effect mode, a probability variation effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a latent effect mode are set. In short, the variation effect includes a variation effect by the normal effect mode, a variation effect by the probability variation effect mode, a variation effect by the time saving effect mode, and a variation effect by the latent effect mode.

The normal effect mode can be set in the normal game state, and is an effect mode indicating the normal game state. The probability variation production mode is a high probability state and a short time state (high) after the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game and the eighth jackpot game when V is passed in the first jackpot game to the third jackpot game and the eighth jackpot game. It is an effect mode that can be set in (high probability base) and indicates that it is in a high probability state and a time saving state (high probability high base). In addition, the probability variation effect mode is set to a jackpot in a high probability state and a short time state (high probability high base) after the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game when V is passed in the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game. It is possible to set the variable display of the special symbol from 80 times to 160 times without winning.

The time saving effect mode can be set in the normal probability state and the time saving state (low probability high base) after the 7th jackpot game when V is not passed in the 7th jackpot game, and is in the normal probability state and the time saving state (low probability). This is a production mode that indicates that there is a possibility of high base). On the other hand, in the latent effect mode, the jackpot is won in a high probability state and a short time state (high probability high base) after the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game when V is passed in the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game. It can be set up to 80 times of variable display of the special symbol without doing it, and makes the player think (illusion) as if it is a normal probability state and a time saving state (low probability high base). This is the production mode. The latent effect mode and the time saving effect mode are different as the internal state of the sub-control board 90, but are the same as the state that the player can recognize externally by perception such as sight and hearing. Hereinafter, the time saving effect mode and the latent effect mode are collectively referred to as "evening RUSH". This is because, as will be described later, the evening background image is displayed on the display unit 7a in the time saving effect mode and the latent effect mode. As described above, the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game are V-passing jackpot games, and the 7th jackpot game is a V-non-passing jackpot game, but the same production should be performed during and after these jackpot games. Therefore, it is difficult to recognize which game state the player is staying in after the big hit game. On the other hand, the probabilistic effect mode is also referred to as "Knight RUSH". This is because, as will be described later, in the probability variation effect mode, the night background image is displayed on the display unit 7a. In addition, the normal production mode is also referred to as a "normal stage".

Further, when the variation effect is being performed, a background image is displayed on the display unit 7a in addition to the image related to the effect symbol variation effect. This background image is mainly a development effect in the effect pattern variation effect and an effect other than SP reach, in other words, the entire section in the normal variation effect and before the development effect in the special variation effect (the section from the start of the variation effect to the reach + N). It is a background image in the section up to (during reach). Then, this background image is associated with the effect mode. That is, the background image includes a background image G100 for the normal effect mode (normal background image G100), a background image G101 for the probability variation effect mode (probability variation background image G101), and a time saving effect mode and a latent effect mode. There is a common background image G102 (background image G102 for time saving latency). Although the specific contents of these background images are appropriately set, in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the background image G100 for normal use comprises a landscape of mountains in the daytime on a sunny day ( FIG. 16 (A)), the background image G101 for probabilistic variation consists of a mountain landscape on a sunny night (FIG. 16 (B)), and the background image G102 for time-saving latency is a mountain landscape on a sunny evening. (FIG. 16 (C)).

4-2. Game flow Next, the basic game flow by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. As described above, the effect mode includes a normal effect mode, a probabilistic effect mode, a time saving effect mode, and a latent effect mode. Then, as an opportunity to switch the production mode, a big hit winning or a change in the game state is provided. Here, a game flow in which the game state and the effect mode are switched will be described with reference to FIG.

For example, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the special figure 1 lottery and the variable display of the special figure 1 are performed. Then, as a result of the lottery of Special Figure 1, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol is won. When the jackpot symbol is won in the special figure 1 lottery, one of the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol G is selected. Here, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol A is won and the first jackpot game is executed. Since the first jackpot game is a V-passing jackpot game, it is assumed that V has passed during the jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the first big hit game, a high probability state and a time saving state are set, and a probability variation effect mode is set (entering Night RUSH). Then, the high probability state, the time saving state, and the probability variation effect mode are maintained until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 160 times unless the jackpot is won. In the high probability state and the time saving state, if the variable display of the special symbol is executed 160 times without winning the jackpot, the game returns to the normal game state and the probability change effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode (returns to the normal stage). .. Further, when the jackpot B and the jackpot symbol C are won in the special figure 1 lottery in the normal game state, the game state and the effect mode are switched in the same manner as when the jackpot symbol A is won. It is not basically assumed that the special figure 2 lottery will be performed in the normal game state, but even if the jackpot symbol H is won in the special figure 2 lottery in the normal game state, if the jackpot symbol A is won. Similarly, the game state and the production mode are switched.

Further, when the game state is the normal game state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F are won in the special figure 1 lottery, and the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game are executed. Suppose. Since the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game are V-passing jackpot games, it is assumed that V-passes during the jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game, a high probability state and a time saving state are set, and a latent effect mode is set (entering the evening RUSH). Here, the high-probability state and the time-saving state after the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game are maintained until 160 times of variable display of the special symbol is executed unless the jackpot is won. Then, in the high probability state and the time saving state, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 160 times without winning the jackpot, the game returns to the normal game state. However, the latent effect mode ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 80 times without winning the jackpot. Then, with the end of the latent effect mode, the probability variation effect mode is set (entering the night RUSH). This probabilistic effect mode ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 80 times without winning the jackpot. Then, with the end of the probability variation effect mode, the normal effect mode is set (returns to the normal stage). In this way, the first half of the high probability state and the time saving state after the fourth jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game is controlled in the latent effect mode, and the latter half is controlled in the probability variation effect mode.

Further, it is assumed that when the game state is the normal game state and the effect mode is the normal effect mode, the jackpot symbol G is won in the special figure 1 lottery, and the seventh jackpot game is executed. Since the seventh jackpot game is a V non-passing jackpot game, it is assumed that V cannot be passed during the jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the 7th jackpot game, the normal probability state and the time saving state are set, and the time saving effect mode is set (entering the evening RUSH). Then, the normal probability state, the time saving state, and the time saving effect mode are maintained until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 80 times unless the jackpot is won. In the normal probability state and the time saving state, if the variable display of the special symbol is executed 80 times without winning the jackpot, the game returns to the normal game state and the time saving effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode (returns to the normal stage). ..

Next, when the gaming state is a high probability state and the time saving state and the effect mode is the probability variation effect mode, it is basically assumed that the special figure 2 lottery and the variable display of the special figure 2 are performed. If the jackpot symbol is won in the special figure 2 lottery, only the jackpot symbol H is selected. Then, as a result of the lottery of the special figure 2, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol H is won, that is, the 8th jackpot game is executed in a continuous manner. Since the eighth jackpot game is a V-passing jackpot game, it is assumed that V has passed during the jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the eighth jackpot game, the high probability state and the time saving state are newly set again, and the probability variation effect mode is newly set again (night RUSH continues). Further, even when the game state is the normal probability state or the high probability state and the time saving state, and the effect mode is the time saving effect mode or the latent effect mode, the special figure 2 lottery and the variable display of the special figure 2 are basically performed. It is supposed to be done. Then, as a result of the lottery of the special figure 2, it is assumed that the jackpot symbol H is won, that is, the consecutive chans are performed, the eighth jackpot game is executed, and V is passed during the jackpot game. In this case, with the end of the eighth jackpot game, a high probability state and a time saving state are newly set, and a probability variation effect mode is newly set (entering Night RUSH). It is basically not assumed that the special figure 1 lottery is performed in the high probability state and the time saving state or the normal probability state and the time saving state, but in the high probability state and the time saving state or the normal probability state and the time saving state, it is special. Even when the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol G are won in the drawing of FIG. 1, the game state and the effect mode are switched as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol A to the jackpot symbol G in the special symbol 1 lottery in the normal game state.

Further, since the 1st jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game and the 8th jackpot game are V-passing jackpot games, it is basically an unexpected situation, but it is assumed that V is not passed during the jackpot game. In this case, a normal probability state and a time saving state are set with the end of the first jackpot game to the sixth jackpot game and the eighth jackpot game. Then, the normal probability state and the time saving state are maintained until the variable display of the special symbol is executed 80 times unless the jackpot is won. In the normal probability state and the time saving state, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed 80 times without winning the jackpot, the game returns to the normal game state. Then, in the case of the first big hit game to the third big hit game and the eighth big hit game, the time saving effect mode is set when the normal probability state and the time saving state are set (entering the evening RUSH). After that, when returning from the normal probability state and the time saving state to the normal gaming state, the time saving effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode (returns to the normal stage). On the other hand, in the case of the 4th big hit game to the 6th big hit game, the latent effect mode is set when the normal probability state and the time saving state are set (entering the evening RUSH). Then, when returning from the normal probability state and the time saving state to the normal game state, the latent effect mode is switched to the normal effect mode.

In addition, although it is basically an unexpected situation, if V is passed during the 7th jackpot game, there is a high probability that the 7th jackpot game will end, as in the case of winning the jackpot symbol A. The state and the time saving state are set, and the probability variation effect mode is set (returns to the normal stage).

Further, as will be described later, regardless of whether the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F is won or the jackpot symbol G is won, basically the same production is performed (V is not passed in the 7th jackpot game). Condition). Then, on the condition that V has not passed in the 7th jackpot game, whether the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F is won or the jackpot symbol G is won, after the jackpot game, the player enters the evening RUSH and the evening RUSH. The variable effect is executed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the state is a high probability state and a time saving state or a normal probability state and a time saving state during the evening RUSH. In this way, by making it difficult to determine the game state, the interest of the game is improved.

4-3. Fluctuation effect Next, the variation effect will be described.

When the variable display of the special symbol is started, the sub-control board 90 has a variation pattern of the special symbol and a special symbol lottery result (a jackpot determination result, a jackpot symbol type determination result, a reach determination result, and a reach determination result) related to the variable display of the special symbol. , The fluctuation pattern determination result of the special symbol), etc., to control the fluctuation effect. In the variable effect, the display unit 7a performs variable display of the effect symbol (effect symbol variation effect) on the background image. In the variable display of the effect symbol, it stops after the effect symbol changes. That is, after the special symbol fluctuation time and the variation display of the effect symbol are performed, the variation is stopped and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. When the variable display of the effect symbol is performed, it may be suggested that the jackpot may have been won (so-called "big hit expectation"). Then, the result of the special figure lottery is notified by the stop display of the effect symbol. In the following, the variable effect in the normal effect mode will be described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, on the display unit 7a, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the normal background image G100, and the special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the special symbol is started from the state where the variable display is not performed and the variable display of the special symbol is waiting, as shown in FIG. 18 (B), the effect symbol is accompanied by the start. The variation display of 8L, 8C, 8R is started. Then, if the special symbol variation pattern of the newly started variation display of the special symbol is the special symbol variation pattern of the loss without reach, the variation display of the special symbol ends without the reach occurring (stop of the special symbol). Along with the display), the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed with the loss stitches (so-called “separate stitches”) peculiar to the loss without reach. Toward the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R, for example, first, as shown in FIG. 18 (C), the left effect symbol 8L temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then FIG. 18 (D). As shown in FIG. 18 (E), the right effect symbol 8R temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and further, as shown in FIG. 18 (E), the middle effect symbol 8C temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction. Finally, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are temporarily stopped in a linearly arranged state at substantially the center position in the vertical direction, are completely stopped all at once as shown in FIG. 18 (F). The stop is confirmed (the stop display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is performed).

In the example of FIG. 18, when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the order of left effect symbol 8L → right effect symbol 8R → middle effect symbol 8C, but this is the mode of temporary stop. It is not limited to, and can be set as appropriate. For example, the middle effect symbol 8C → the right effect symbol 8R → the left effect symbol 8L may be temporarily stopped in this order. Further, the right effect symbol 8R and the left effect symbol 8L may be temporarily stopped first, and then the middle effect symbol 8C may be temporarily stopped. Further, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R may be temporarily stopped at the same time. Further, when the stop display of the effect symbol is performed, the effect symbol may be suddenly and completely stopped without being temporarily stopped. Further, the position of temporary stop is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction.

Next, the variation effect when reach occurs will be described. In this case as well, as in the case of no reach described above, as shown in FIG. 19A, the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed on the display unit 7a. , It is assumed that the variable display of the special symbol is started and the variable display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is started as shown in FIG. 19 (B). Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 19 (C), the left effect symbol 8L composed of the number “5” temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction, and then, as shown in FIG. 19 (D), the same number. The right effect symbol 8R composed of "5" is lined up in a straight line at a substantially central position in the vertical direction and temporarily stops to reach (reach is generated or established).

In the example of FIG. 19, when the reach occurs, the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the order of the left effect symbol 8L → the right effect symbol 8R, but the mode of the temporary stop is not limited to this, and may be set appropriately. Can be done. For example, the right effect symbol 8R → the left effect symbol 8L may be temporarily stopped in this order. Further, the right effect symbol 8R and the left effect symbol 8L may be temporarily stopped at the same time. Further, as a combination of the effect symbols constituting the reach, the reach may be generated in the right effect symbol 8R and the middle effect symbol 8C. Further, the reach may be generated between the left effect symbol 8L and the middle effect symbol 8C. Further, the number of the effect symbol constituting the reach is not limited to "5" and can be set as appropriate. Further, the position of temporary stop is not limited to the substantially central position in the vertical direction. Further, the direction in which the effect symbols constituting the reach are arranged in a straight line is not limited to the horizontal direction, and may be an oblique direction.

Next, after the reach is established, the effect (reach effect) performed while the reach is held will be described. As shown in FIG. 19 (D), when the reach is established, the N reach is started from that point. In the N reach, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), the state in which the reach is established is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds). When the N reach is started, the medium effect symbol 8C, which is displaying (scrolling) at high speed in the normal mode, gradually decelerates. Here, when the variable effect being executed ends with N reach, the medium effect symbol 8C temporarily stops at a substantially central position in the vertical direction from this N reach state, and the effect symbol corresponding to the result of the special figure lottery is displayed. A stop display is performed. If the lottery result of the special figure lottery caused by the variable effect during execution is "missing", the effect symbol indicating the loss is stopped and displayed. Since reach is generated in this variable effect, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the medium effect symbol 8C composed of numbers different from the numbers constituting the reach (“4” in FIG. 20 (B)) is Temporarily stop. Then, with the end of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol), as shown in FIG. 20 (C), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the loss is peculiar to the loss with reach. The stop display of the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R is performed. Although not shown, when the lottery result of the special figure lottery is "big hit" and the variable effect ends with N reach, the medium effect symbol 8C consisting of the same numbers as the numbers constituting the reach is in the vertical direction. Temporarily stops at approximately the center position, and with the end of the variable display of the special symbol (stop display of the special symbol), the temporary stop state becomes a complete stop state, and the left effect symbol 8L, middle with doublet peculiar to the jackpot. The stop display of the effect symbol 8C and the right effect symbol 8R is performed.

On the other hand, when it does not end with N reach, in other words, when it develops to weak SP reach or strong SP reach via development effect, for example, when it ends with N reach, the timing at which the medium effect symbol 8C temporarily stops and roughly At the same timing, the medium effect symbol 8C starts to display the variation in the normal mode (at high speed) again, and develops into a development effect. Although the details of the development effect will not be described here, as described above, when the development effect is performed, the strong SP reach or the weak SP reach is always performed after the development effect (strong SP reach or weak SP reach). A plurality of production contents of the development production are provided, and the degree of expectation that the strong SP reach is performed and the degree of expectation that the weak SP reach is performed differ depending on the production content of the development production. For example, when a development effect of a certain production content is performed, it is set so that a strong SP reach is performed with a higher probability than when a development production other than the production content is performed. Further, when a development production of another production content is performed, a weak SP reach is set to be performed with a higher probability than when a development production other than the other production content is performed.

Next, SP reach will be described. As described above, the SP reach includes a strong SP reach with a relatively high expectation of a big hit and a weak SP reach with a relatively low expectation of a big hit. Here, the strong SP reach will be described.

In the strong SP reach, mainly on the display unit 7a, a 3D image of the content of the main character fighting with the enemy character at the base of the enemy character is played (displayed). Strong SP reach A and strong SP reach B are provided as the production types of strong SP reach. The strong SP reach A is a production in which the main character battles with the enemy character A. On the other hand, the strong SP reach B is a production in which the main character battles with the enemy character B. Of the strong SP reach A and the strong SP reach B, the strong SP reach A has a higher expectation of a big hit. Here, the strong SP reach will be described using the strong SP reach A. In the strong SP reach, in addition to the effect of the image displayed on the display unit 7a, the sound output from the speaker 67 and the effect of light emission by the frame lamp 66 are appropriately performed.

When the strong SP reach A is started, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the variation display of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R in which the reach is maintained is performed in the reduced state at the upper right of the display unit 7a, and the strong SP reach A is started. It switches to the background image G104 dedicated to SP reach A (SP reach A background image G104). Then, when the background image G104 is switched to the SP reach A, the title image G2 "Destroy the enemy A!" In the title image G2 "FIG. 21 (A)" indicating that the strong SP reach A has started at the center of the display unit 7a. "" Is displayed in large size, and the battle between the main character and the enemy character A is started. If it is a strong SP reach B, the content of the title image G2 is "Destroy the enemy B!".

When the battle in the strong SP reach A progresses to some extent and the base of the enemy character A is displayed in the background image G104 of the SP reach A as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the period during which the pressing operation of the spherical button 63 is valid ( Spherical button operation valid period) occurs. At this time, as shown in FIG. 21C, an image (spherical button operation promotion image) G3 prompting the operation of the spherical button 63 is displayed on the SP reach A background image G104 (spherical button operation promotion). The production is executed). The validity period of the spherical button operation here is set to 3 seconds.

Then, when the spherical button 63 is operated during the spherical button operation valid period (when the spherical button operation promotion image G3 is displayed), as shown in FIGS. 21 (D) to 21 (E). In addition to erasing the spherical button operation promotion image G3, the SP reach A background image G104 shows an image of a scene in which the base of the enemy character A is attacked and damaged.

Then, the battle in the strong SP reach A further progresses, and as shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the SP reach A background image G104, the main character (the character on the right side in FIG. 22 (A)) and the enemy character A (FIG. 22 (A)). In 22 (A), the battle with the character on the left) is about to be settled. This scene constitutes a turning point (winning or losing turning point) of whether the main character wins or loses in the battle. Then, when the winning / losing branch point is reached, a period during which the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 64 is valid (sword-shaped button operation valid period) occurs, and a sword-shaped button operation promotion effect that encourages the operation of the sword-shaped button 64 is performed. ..

In the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect, as shown in FIG. 22B, for example, an image (sword-shaped button operation promotion image) G4 that encourages the operation of the sword-shaped button 64 is displayed. The sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 is an image showing the sword-shaped button 64 (sword-shaped button image) G41 and an image showing the pressing operation of the sword-shaped button 64 (character "pushing the sword": sword-shaped button operation image) G42. And an image (image of the remaining time of the valid period) G43 showing the remaining time of the sword-shaped button operation valid period. The valid period remaining time image G43 is changed so that the player can easily understand the remaining time of the sword-shaped button operation valid period.

During the sword-shaped button operation valid period related to the winning / losing branch point, the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 is displayed (the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect is executed). Therefore, when the sword-shaped button operation promotion period ends, the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 is deleted (the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect also ends). The time of the sword-shaped button operation valid period (sword-shaped button operation valid time) related to this winning / losing branch point is set to 5 seconds. If the sword-shaped button 64 is operated during the valid period of the sword-shaped button operation, in other words, during the display of the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 (execution of the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect), the sword-shaped button operation is performed during the operation. The valid period, in other words, the display of the sword-shaped button operation promotion image G4 (execution of the sword-shaped button operation promotion effect) ends.

Here, when the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the strong SP reach A being executed is a fluctuation per strong SP and the sword-shaped button 64 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation valid period, FIGS. 23 (A) to 23 (A) to FIG. As shown in 23 (B), the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R appear and are united (the frame movable body 600 is activated), and the main character is in battle in the SP reach A background image G104. The image of winning is played. The operation of the frame movable body 600 and the display of the image of the victory in the battle on the display unit 7a of the image display device 7 constitute an effect of notifying the jackpot (big hit notification effect). Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (C), the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in the mode of showing the jackpot, and as shown in FIG. 23 (D), the stop display of the effect symbol is performed in the mode of showing the jackpot as it is. Will be If the sword-shaped button operation valid period ends without the sword-shaped button 64 being operated, the jackpot notification effect is started at the end of the sword-shaped button operation valid period. In addition, the appearance / combination of the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R performed as a part of the jackpot notification effect is during the temporary stop display and stop display of the effect symbol in the mode indicating the jackpot, and further, this It will continue during the jackpot game that will be held later.

On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern related to the strong SP reach A during execution is the strong SP loss fluctuation, when the sword-shaped button 64 is pressed during the sword-shaped button operation valid period, FIGS. 24 (A) to 24 As shown in (B), the frame movable body 600 does not operate, and the image of the main character losing the battle is played in the SP reach A background image G104. Then, as shown in FIG. 24 (C), the temporary stop display of the effect symbol is performed in the mode of showing the loss, and as shown in FIG. 24 (D), the stop display of the effect symbol is performed in the mode of showing the loss as it is. Will be.

4-4. Big hit game production Next, the big hit game production performed during the big hit game will be described. When the jackpot game is started, the sub-control board 90 starts the jackpot game effect. The jackpot game production is an opening production that notifies that the jackpot game is started at the opening before the round game is started, a round game production that is mainly viewed during the round game, and a jackpot game after the jackpot game is completed. Includes rushing into the night RUSH (probability variation effect mode) or evening RUSH (time saving effect mode or latent mode) after the game, and an ending effect for notifying predetermined items related to the game. Although the details will be described below, the effects constituting the jackpot game effect are not limited to these effects.

The production content of the jackpot game production is basically associated with the type of jackpot symbol, in other words, the type of jackpot game. Then, in some cases, the effect content of the jackpot game effect is partially associated with the presence or absence of V passage during the jackpot game. First, the jackpot game production associated with the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F (fourth jackpot game to sixth jackpot game) will be described.

When the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game are started, the opening effect is first started. The opening production is performed from the start of the jackpot game to the end of the opening. In the opening effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), a normal jackpot game is started, which indicates that either the V-passing jackpot game or the V-non-passing jackpot game is started at the substantially center of the display unit 7a. As the notification effect, the jackpot game start notification image G5 is displayed. The jackpot game start notification image G5 includes a title that collectively refers to the third jackpot game to the seventh jackpot game called "LOGO BONUS". In the case of the 1st jackpot game and the 8th jackpot game, the jackpot game start notification image G5 including the title "SUPER BONUS" is displayed as a V-probability jackpot game start notification effect indicating that the V-passing jackpot game has started. Will be done. Further, in the opening effect, a right-handed notification effect is performed to notify that it is desirable to perform a right-handed hit. In the right-handed notification effect, as shown in FIG. 25A, a right-handed notification image G6 for notifying that right-handed is desirable is displayed at the upper right of the display unit 7a. The right-handed notification image G6 is composed of right-pointing arrows (white right-pointing arrows in FIG. 25A).

Next, when one round is started, the round game production is started. FIG. 25B shows a state of the round game effect performed on the display unit 7a in one round. In the round game production of the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game, the display unit 7a performs a series of battle productions in the background such as the right-handed notification image G6 from the start of the 1st round to the end of the 9th round. (Is displayed). The battle production consists of a movie (movie) in which the main character and the enemy character confront each other, and is performed seamlessly regardless of the switching of the round game. Further, in the round game effect, the round number image G7 (“ROUND 01” in FIG. 25 (B)) is the right-handed notification image G6 of the display unit 7a as the round number notification effect indicating the number of rounds of the round game being executed. It is displayed to the left of. Number of rounds The number part of the image G7 (“01” in FIG. 25 (B)) represents the number of rounds. As long as the number part of the round number image G7 is displayed, it is updated according to the start of a new round game.

In addition, even after the round game is started, the right-handed notification effect that was performed at the opening will continue to be performed. Further, when the round game is started, as a hit symbol effect indicating the effect symbol (win symbol) constituting the hit mark (doublet) displayed by the stop display of the effect symbol derived from the running jackpot game, the hit symbol is produced. The symbol image G8 (“5” in FIG. 25 (B)) is displayed on the left side of the round number image G7 of the display unit 7a. Further, when the round game is started, a continuous chan number image G9 (“BONUS 1 time” in FIG. 25 (B)) is displayed on the upper left of the display unit 7a as a continuous chan number production indicating the number of consecutive chans. The number of consecutive chans is the number of times the jackpot game is executed without returning to the normal gaming state after winning the jackpot in the normal gaming state. The "normal game state" related to "without returning to the normal game state" does not include the normal game state set immediately before the start of the jackpot game (step S1612 described later). Number of consecutive chans The number part of the image G9 (“1” in FIG. 25 (B)) represents the number of consecutive chans. The number part of the consecutive chan number image G9 is updated according to the start of a new jackpot game unless it returns to the normal gaming state after one jackpot game is performed. The display of the right-handed notification image G6, the number of rounds image G7, the hit symbol image G8, and the number of consecutive chans image G9 is interrupted from the start of the 1st round to the end of the 9th round in the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game. It is done without.

Then, for example, when the jackpot game progresses to the 9th round, as shown in FIG. 25C, the battle is continuously performed on the display unit 7a. In addition, the number part of the round number image G7 has also increased to "09".

Next, when the 10th round is started, the ending effect for the evening RUSH is started. The ending production for evening RUSH is performed until the ending is completed. In the ending effect for the evening RUSH, the evening RUSH rush notification effect is first performed, then the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed, and finally, the prepaid card alert effect is performed. In addition, when the ending effect for evening RUSH is started, in other words, when 10 rounds are started, the right-handed notification image G6, the number of rounds image G7, the winning symbol image G8, and the continuous chan number image G9 are deleted. In the jackpot game production of the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game, the right-handed notification image G6, the round number image G7, the hit symbol image G8, and the continuous chan count image G9 will not be displayed in the future.

The evening RUSH rush notification effect is an effect of notifying the entry into the evening RUSH, and is performed for about 8 seconds from the start of the 10th round to the end of the opening of the second major winning opening 35 in the 14th round. .. When the evening RUSH rush notification effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the battle of the round game effect to the image related to the evening RUSH rush notification effect. In the evening RUSH rush notification effect, the main character first appears on the display unit 7a as shown in FIG. 26 (A), and then the big hit from above the main character as shown in FIG. 26 (B). An image (evening RUSH rush notification image, “evening RUSH rush” in FIG. 26B) G10 is displayed to notify that the game is completed and the rush into the evening RUSH.

The frame movable body storage operation notification effect is an effect of notifying the operation method of returning the appearing frame movable body 600 to the original position and storing it, and 16 after the opening of the second large winning opening 35 of the 14th round is completed. It takes about 6 seconds until the end of the round. As described above, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed when the frame movable body 600 (left frame movable body 600L and right frame movable body 600R) operates during the strong SP reach A before the jackpot game is performed. This is because the frame movable body 600 is returned to its original position and stored because it is still appearing. When the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the evening RUSH rush notification effect to the image related to the frame movable body storage operation notification effect. In the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, as shown in FIG. 26C, the display unit 7a first simplifies the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the frame movable body 600 (frame movable). (Body image) An image consisting of an explanation of how to store the G20 and the appearing frame movable body 600 (storage operation explanation image, in FIG. 26C, when the "release button" is pressed, the appearing logger can be stored. You can do it. ") G21 is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 26 (D), a ripple-like image (release button emphasized image) G22 that emphasizes the portion of the release button 68 in the frame movable body image G20 is displayed from above the frame movable body image G20. Will be done. Finally, as shown in FIG. 26 (E), the release button emphasized image G22 disappears, and the image (release button operation image) G23 for which the release button 68 is pressed is displayed. As shown in FIG. 26 (E), when the release button operation image G23 is displayed, the frame movable body image G20 shows how the frame movable body 600 is operated and stored.

In the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, as shown in FIGS. 26 (C) to 26 (E), the content of the effect is roughly divided into three stages. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 26 (C), the stage in which the frame movable body image G20 and the storage operation explanatory image G21 are displayed is defined as the "early stage" of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and is shown in FIG. 26 (D). As shown in FIG. 26 (E), the stage in which the frame movable body image G20, the storage operation explanation image G21, and the release button emphasized image G22 are displayed is defined as the "middle stage" of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect. The stage where the frame movable body image G20, the storage operation explanation image G21, and the release button operation image G23 are displayed is defined as the "final stage" of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect.

In this way, in the 10th to 16th rounds, the first big winning opening 30 is opened by the first short opening pattern, the second big winning opening 35 is opened by the second short opening pattern, and the player fires the game ball. However, the effect of the ending effect is enhanced by performing a part of the ending effect (almost the first half) during the period when the ball cannot be entered into the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35. be able to.

The prepaid card alerting effect is an effect that calls attention to forgetting to take or stealing the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 135, and is performed for about 5 seconds from the start to the end of the ending. Since the game progresses in a short-time play state after the big hit game, there is a high possibility that the game can be played without lending a ball, and it is better to remove the prepaid card from the card unit 135. This is to inform the player that there is little disadvantage to the person. When the prepaid card alert effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the frame movable body storage operation notification effect to the image related to the prepaid card alert effect. In the prepaid card alerting effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (A), an image showing an explanation of the alert regarding the prepaid card on the display unit 7a (prepaid card alerting explanation image, FIG. 27 (A) shows the "prepaid card alerting effect". Please be careful not to forget to remove it or steal it. ") G30 and an image showing how the prepaid card is taken out (prepaid card withdrawal image) G31 are displayed.

Then, with the end of the ending, the jackpot game production ends, and the evening RUSH is entered. When the evening RUSH is started, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the prepaid card alerting effect to the background image G102 for the time saving latency related to the evening RUSH, and is being executed. The stop display of the effect symbol, which was performed immediately before the start of the jackpot game, is performed, and the variable display of the effect symbol can be started. In the evening RUSH, an image (evening RUSH remaining number of times image) G32 showing the remaining number of times of the special figure variable display that can be executed by the evening RUSH, and a right-handed notification image G6 are displayed.

As described above, in the 4th big hit game to the 6th big hit game, if the player continues to hit right, the V passes with a high probability during the V valid period, and is controlled in a high probability state and a time saving state after the big hit game. However, when the game is started in a high probability state and a short time state, it rushes into the evening RUSH and the production in the latent effect mode proceeds. Here, even if V cannot be passed during the V valid period in the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game, the ending effect having the same contents as the case of passing V is performed, and the evening RUSH is entered. ..

Next, the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol C (third jackpot game) will be described. When the 3rd jackpot game is started, the opening production and the round game production are performed in the same manner as the jackpot game production of the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game until the 9th round is completed (see FIG. 25). .. Then, as described above, in the third big hit game, if the player is hitting right, V passes during the V valid period, and after the big hit game, the game is controlled in a high probability state and a time saving state. However, if V does not pass during the V valid period, it will be controlled in the normal probability state and the time saving state after the big hit game. Therefore, by the end of the 9th round, the production contents after the 10th round are different depending on whether the V is passed or not. First, the content of the jackpot game effect when passing through V will be described.

In the third big hit game, if V is passed by the end of the 9th round, after the big hit game, it will be controlled in a high probability state and a short time state, and it will enter the night RUSH, but when the 10th round is started, An ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH is performed that makes the player feel as if the jackpot game is over and rushes into the evening RUSH. The ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH will be performed until the end of the 14th round.

When the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the battle of the round game effect to the image related to the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect. In the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH, first, the same evening RUSH rush notification effect as in the case of the 4th big hit game to the 6th big hit game is performed. Next, the same early stage of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect as in the case of the 4th big hit game to the 6th big hit game is performed. Specifically, when the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH is started, it takes about 8 seconds from the start of the 10th round to the end of the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the 14th round, as shown in FIG. As shown in A), the main character appears, and then, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the evening RUSH rush notification image G10 is displayed from above the main character. Next, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), the frame movable body image G20 and the frame movable body image G20 were formed in about 2 seconds from the end of the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the 14th round to the end of the 14th round. The storage operation explanation image G21 is displayed.

Here, in the case of the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game, the middle stage of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect starts when the 15th round game starts, but in the case of the 3rd jackpot game, 15 rounds. At the start of the game, the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH (the early part of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect) is switched to the revival effect. The revival effect is an effect that suggests that the round game will continue without ending, and will be performed for 3 seconds after the start of the 15th round. When the revival effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the frame movable body storage operation notification effect to the image related to the revival effect. As shown in FIG. 29 (A), a predetermined heroine character is included in the image related to the revival effect.

When the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect is started, the right-handed notification image G6, the number of rounds image G7, the winning symbol image G8, and the continuous chan number image G9 are deleted as in the case of the ending effect for evening RUSH. .. Then, while the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH is being performed, the right-handed notification image G6, the round number image G7, the hit symbol image G8, and the continuous chan number image G9 continue to be erased. Then, as the revival effect is started, the right-handed notification image G6, the hit symbol image G8, and the continuous chan count image G9 are displayed again. The right-handed notification image G6, the hit symbol image G8, and the continuous chan count image G9 continue to be displayed until the end of 16 rounds.

Then, in the 15th round, the XX chance production is started after the revival production. The XX chance production is a production that implies in advance that the second big winning opening 35 will be opened in the second long opening pattern, and is performed for 5 seconds. When the XX chance effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the revival effect to the image related to the XX chance effect. As shown in FIG. 29 (B), the image related to the XX chance effect is an image (2 AT long open suggestive image) G11 (FIG.) which implies that the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened in the 2nd long open pattern. At 29 (B), “XX CHANGE”) is displayed.

In the 15th round, the second AT launch notice production will start after the XX chance production. The second AT launch notice effect notifies that it is desirable to launch the game ball toward the second major winning opening 35 because the second major winning opening 35 opens in the second long opening pattern in the next round game. It is a production and will be held until the end of the 15th round. When the second AT launch notice effect is started, the image related to the XX chance effect is switched to the image related to the second AT launch notice effect on the display unit 7a. As shown in FIG. 29 (C), the image related to the second AT launch notice effect is an image showing that it is desirable to launch the game ball toward the second grand prize opening 35 in the next round game (second AT). Launch notice image) G12 (“Aim for XX chance attacker in the next round!” In FIG. 29 (C)) is displayed.

Then, when the 16th round starts, the second AT launch notification effect is started. The second AT launch notification effect is an effect that notifies that it is desirable to launch a game ball toward the second large winning opening 35 because the second large winning opening 35 is open in the second long opening pattern. , 16 rounds are played until 5 game balls are won in the 2nd prize opening 35. When the second AT launch notification effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the second AT launch notification effect to the image related to the second AT launch notification effect. As shown in FIG. 30 (A), the image related to the second AT launch notification effect is an image (second AT launch notification image) G13 showing that it is desirable to launch the game ball toward the second winning opening 35. (In FIG. 30A, "Aim for the XX chance attacker!") Is displayed. Further, on the right side of the display unit 7a, an image (second AT direction instruction image) G14 consisting of an arrow pointing in the direction of the second big winning opening 35 is displayed.

When five game balls win in the second large winning opening 35 in the 16th round, the second AT launch notification effect is switched to the knight RUSH rush implied effect that implies rushing into the knight RUSH. Night RUSH rush suggestion will continue until the end of the 16th round. When the night RUSH inrush suggestion effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the second AT launch notification effect to the image related to the night RUSH inrush suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 30B, a decorated image (Night RUSH rush suggestion image) G15 including the character "Night RUSH" is displayed in the image related to the night RUSH rush suggestion effect. When the night RUSH rushing suggestion effect is started, the second AT launch notification image G13 and the second AT direction instruction image G14 are erased.

Then, when the ending is started, the ending effect for Night RUSH is started. The ending effect for Night RUSH is performed for about 24 seconds until the ending is completed. In the ending effect for night RUSH, the night RUSH rush notification effect is first performed, then the CI effect is performed, then the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed, and finally, the prepaid card alert effect is performed. The frame movable body storage operation notification effect and the prepaid card alert effect are the same as the frame movable body storage operation notification effect and the prepaid card alert effect performed in the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game. In addition, this "same production content" includes both a specific production mode and production time.

When the ending effect for the night RUSH rush notification effect is started, the right-handed notification image G6, the hit symbol image G8, and the continuous chan count image G9 are deleted.

The knight RUSH rush notification effect is an effect of notifying that the jackpot game is finished and rushes into the knight RUSH, and is performed for 8 seconds after the ending starts. When the night RUSH rush notification effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the night RUSH rush notification effect to the image related to the night RUSH rush notification effect. In the night RUSH rush notification effect, the main character who transformed and powered up first appeared on the display unit 7a as shown in FIG. 31 (A), and then the knight appeared as shown in FIG. 31 (B). An image (night RUSH rush notification image, “night RUSH rush” in FIG. 31 (B)) G16 for notifying the rush into RUSH is displayed.

The CI effect is an effect representing the CI of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is performed for 5 seconds after the night RUSH rush notification effect is completed. When the CI effect is started, the display unit 7a switches from the image related to the night RUSH rush notification effect to the image related to the CI effect. In the CI effect, a predetermined image including the logo of the manufacturer of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a catch phrase is displayed on the display unit 7a (see FIG. 31 (C)).

When the CI effect is completed, as shown in FIGS. 32 (A) to 32 (D), the frame movable body storage operation notification effect and the prepaid card alert effect are produced as in the case of the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game. Are performed in sequence.

Then, when the ending is finished, it rushes into Night RUSH. When the night RUSH is started, as shown in FIG. 32 (E), the image related to the prepaid card alerting effect is switched to the probabilistic background image G101 related to the night RUSH on the display unit 7a, and is being executed. The stop display of the effect symbol that was performed immediately before the jackpot game is started is performed, and the variable display of the effect symbol can be started. In the night RUSH, an image (night RUSH remaining number image) G33 showing the remaining number of special figure variable displays that can be executed by the night RUSH, and a right-handed notification image G6 are displayed.

Next, in the third jackpot game, the production content of the jackpot game effect when V cannot be passed by the ninth round will be described. In this case, until the 16th round starts, the jackpot game production proceeds with the same contents as when the V is passed. Then, if V cannot be passed, the night RUSH rush suggestion effect is not executed no matter how many game balls are won in the second big winning opening 35 in the 16th round. That is, the second AT launch notification effect is performed from the start to the end of the 16th round. Then, when the ending is started, the ending effect having the same effect content as in the case of the 4th big hit game to the 6th big hit game is executed. That is, when the ending of the 3rd jackpot game is started, the evening RUSH rush notification effect, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid attention alert effect performed during the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game are sequentially performed. Will be done. As shown in FIG. 12, in the third big hit game, the ending time when the V cannot be passed by the time the ending starts is shorter than the ending time when the V can be passed, and the production time of the evening RUSH rush notification effect. (Approximately 8 seconds), the effect time of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect (about 6 seconds), and the effect time of the prepaid attention alert effect (about 5 seconds) are substantially the same.

Next, the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol G (7th jackpot game) will be described. The jackpot game effect associated with the 7th jackpot game differs in the content of the effect after the 10th round depending on whether the V can be passed or the V cannot be passed by the end of the 9th round. As described above, since the 7th jackpot game is a V non-passing jackpot game, it is not assumed that the 7th jackpot game will pass V. If the player does not pass V by the end of the 9th round, the ending effect is performed from the start of the 10th round to the end of the ending as in the case of the 4th jackpot game to the 6th jackpot game. , Rush into the evening RUSH.

On the other hand, unexpectedly, if V is passed by the end of 9 rounds, for Night RUSH performed at the ending when V is passed in the 3rd jackpot game between the start of 10 rounds and the end of the ending. Perform the ending production. Specifically, the night RUSH rush notification effect is performed in about 8 seconds from the start of the 10th round to the end of the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the 14th round. Next, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed in about 6 seconds from the end of the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the 14th round to the end of the 16th round. Then, at the ending, a CI effect and a prepaid alert effect are sequentially performed. As shown in FIG. 12, in the 7th jackpot game, the ending time when the V can be passed before the ending starts is longer than the ending time when the V cannot be passed, and the production time of the CI effect (about 5). Seconds) and the total time of the prepaid alerting effect (about 5 seconds).

Then, the effect content of the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol C and the effect content of the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol H described above are shown in the time charts of FIGS. 33 to 34.

Further, although not shown, in the round game of the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol H, unlike the battle effect in the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbols B to G, V A round game production with contents that can only be performed in the passing jackpot game is performed. Therefore, the player can recognize that the V-passing jackpot game effect is being performed. The effect content of this round game effect is appropriately set, but in the first embodiment, images of the content introducing various characters appearing in the variable effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are displayed on the display unit 7a. Then, the image of the content introducing the character is performed until the end of the 12th round, the second AT launch notice effect is performed at the start of the 13th round, and the second AT launch notification effect is performed at the start of the 14th round. Then, if V has passed by the 14th round, and 5 game balls win in the 2nd big winning opening 35 in the 14th round, a night RUSH rush suggestion effect is performed. Night RUSH rush suggestion will continue until the end of the 16th round. If 5 game balls cannot be won in the 2nd prize opening 35 in the 14th round, and 5 game balls are won in the 2nd prize opening 35 in the 16th round, a night RUSH rush suggestion effect is performed. In the ending, the same ending effect for Night RUSH as in the case of passing V in the third big hit game is performed. On the other hand, unexpectedly, if V is not passed by the 14th round, the above-mentioned evening RUSH ending effect is performed at the ending without the night RUSH rushing suggestion effect. Further, in the round game of the jackpot game effect associated with the jackpot symbol B, the battle effect is performed as in the case of the jackpot symbol C to the jackpot symbol G until the 9th round is completed, and then 10 rounds start. From then until the end of the 12th round, the production of winning the battle will be performed. The contents of the jackpot game production after the 14th round are the same as those of the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol H.

Further, in FIGS. 25 to 34, the jackpot game production when the jackpot is won in the normal game state (so-called “first hit”) has been described. The first hit means that the game progresses in a high probability state and a short time state for the first time after the big hit game, and the knight RUSH is entered. Therefore, in the ending effect for the knight RUSH, the knight RUSH rush notification effect was performed. On the other hand, if you win a big hit in Night RUSH (consecutive chan) and enter Night RUSH again, Night RUSH will continue, so in the ending production for Night RUSH, Night RUSH will continue. Night RUSH continuous notification effect to notify is performed. In this case, instead of the night RUSH rush notification image G16, a night RUSH continuation notification image composed of the characters "night RUSH continuation" is displayed. In this way, the ending effect for night RUSH in which the night RUSH rush notification image G16 is displayed is referred to as "night RUSH rush ending effect", and the ending effect for night RUSH in which the night RUSH continuation notification image is displayed is referred to as "night RUSH continuation". Sometimes referred to as "ending production".

In addition, in the ending effect in the jackpot game when the jackpot is won in a short time state (when consecutive chans are made), the CI effect, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid card alert effect are not executed, and the evening RUSH rush notification effect is not executed. Alternatively, only the night RUSH rush notification effect or the night RUSH continuous notification effect is executed. In this case, the ending time is shortened according to the fact that the CI effect, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid card alert effect are not executed. In this way, in the ending effect of the jackpot game when the jackpot is won in a short time state (when consecutive chans are made), the CI effect, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid card alert effect are not executed once. This is because if the information given to the person is given again, it becomes more troublesome for the player, the effect of the effect may be reduced, and the time of the jackpot game is shortened to improve the sense of speed during the consecutive chan. In the following, the ending effect in which the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed is referred to as an ending effect (full version), and the ending effect in which the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is not performed is referred to as an ending effect (short version). Sometimes referred to. In addition, when the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol G are won in the normal game state and the evening RUSH is entered after the 4th jackpot game to the 7th jackpot game, a prepaid card alert effect is performed at the ending, but in the time saving state When the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol G are won and the evening RUSH is entered after the 4th jackpot game to the 7th jackpot game, the ending effect is not executed in the ending, and the evening RUSH is entered as it is.

5. Game control by the game control microcomputer 81 [Main control main processing]
Next, the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 52. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the game control by the game control microcomputer 81 described below are provided in the RAM 84. Further, the initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1". When 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. 35 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) is performed. In the power-on processing, access permission setting to RAM 84, CPU 82 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Following the power-on processing, 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), the counter values of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 10 (A) and 15 (A) are added and updated by 1. When the counter value of each random number reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of the counter of each random number may be a value other than "0" or may be changed at random. Further, at least a part of 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.

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, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed at 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 normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processes (S003) are used. The random number counter 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 timer interrupt processing]
Next, the main timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 36, 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), 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.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. 35. That is, the counter value update processing of various random numbers shown in FIGS. 10A and 15A includes the execution period of the main timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main timer interrupt processing (main side timer interrupt processing (S005)). It is performed both after the end of S005) and until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the sensor detection process (S104) is performed, then the normal operation process (S105) is performed, and the special operation process (S106) is performed. The sensor detection process, normal operation process, and special operation process will be described later.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 executes other processing (S107) to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). Other processes (S107) include power failure monitoring processing when the power is turned off, updating the timer provided in the RAM 84, and the like. In addition, as another process (S107), a payout control process for paying out prize balls to the player is performed. In the payout control process, the prize ball counter for the first starting port 20, the prize ball counter for the second starting port 22, the prize ball counter for the first large winning opening 30, and the prize ball counter for the second large winning opening 35. , And, it is checked whether or not the prize ball counter for the general winning opening 27 exceeds "0", and if it exceeds "0", the prize ball request signal is transmitted to the payout control board 110. Then, when the prize ball signal is transmitted, the update process of subtracting "1" from the prize ball counter related to the signal is performed.

Then, the game control microcomputer 81 repeatedly executes the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 (see FIG. 35), and when the interrupt pulse is input (see FIG. 35). After about 4 msec), the main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed again. In the output process (S101) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the game control microcomputer 81 issues a command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005). Output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 39. In the sensor detection process (S104), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the general winning opening 27, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the general winning opening sensor 27a (S201). If no game ball has won in the general winning opening 27 (NO in S201), the process proceeds to step S203, and if a game ball has won in the general winning opening 27 (YES in S201), a predetermined number of game balls have been entered. Performs general prize opening prize ball processing for paying out prize balls (S202). In the general winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“7” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the general winning opening 27 is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening 27.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a. If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S208. On the other hand, if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S203), the number of reserved figures (specifically, the value of the counter (counter for the number of reserved figures) provided in the RAM 84). Is determined to be "4" (upper limit storage number) or more (S204). If the number of reserved figures is "4" or more (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S208, but if the number of reserved figures is not "4" or more (less than "4"), (in S204). NO), the number of reserved numbers is added (S205). In the normal figure hold number addition process, the normal figure hold number counter is added by "1", and the normal figure hold number indicated by the normal figure hold indicator 44 is increased by "1".

Subsequently, the ordinary symbol random number indicated by the counter value of the ordinary symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-F) is acquired (S206), and the acquired ordinary symbol random number is stored in the ordinary symbol hold storage unit 86 at the current number of ordinary symbol pending. It is stored in the storage area of the general drawing reservation storage unit 86 according to (S207).

In step S208, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second start port 22, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 22a. If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 22 (NO in S208), the process proceeds to step S215, and if the game ball has won in the second starting port 22 (YES in S208), the game ball is designated. The second starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S209). In the second starting port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the second starting port 22 is added to the prize ball counter for the second starting port 22.

Next, the special figure 2 hold number (specifically, the numerical value of the counter (special figure 2 hold number counter) for counting the number of special figure 2 hold provided in the RAM 84) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. Whether or not (S210). If the special figure 2 hold number is "4" or more (YES in S210), the process proceeds to step S215, but if the special figure 2 hold number is not "4" or more (less than "4"), ( NO) in S210), special figure 2 Hold number addition processing is performed (S211). In the special figure 2 hold number addition process, the special figure 2 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b is increased by "1".

Next, a special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and a variable pattern random number counter value (label-). The special figure 2 related random number composed of TRND-HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S212).

Next, the second start winning command specifying process is performed (S213). In the second start winning command specifying process, the starting winning command specifying table for the second starting port shown in FIG. 14 is collated with the current gaming state and the special figure 2 related random number acquired in step S212, and the second starting winning is won. The command is specified, and the specified second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the second start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is "1", refer to the part of the normal probability state in the second starting winning command specifying table in FIG. Then, the command "E2H11H" is specified as the second start winning command. The second start winning command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E2H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired in step S212 in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b (S214).

Subsequently, in step S215, 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. If the game ball has not won in the first starting port 20 (NO in S215), the process proceeds to step S222, and if the game ball has won in the first starting port 20 (YES in S215), the game ball is designated. The first starting opening prize ball processing for paying out the number of prize balls is performed (S216). In the first start port prize ball processing, the number of prize balls (“4” in the first embodiment) corresponding to the winning of the first start port 20 is added to the prize ball counter for the first start port 20.

Next, the special figure 1 hold number (specifically, the numerical value of the counter (special figure 1 hold number counter) for counting the number of special figure 1 hold provided in the RAM 84) is "4" (upper limit storage number) or more. Whether or not (S217). If the special figure 1 hold number is "4" or more (YES in S217), the process proceeds to step S222, but if the special figure 1 hold number is not (less than) "4" or more (NO in S217). ), Special figure 1 Hold number addition processing is performed (S218). In the special figure 1 hold number addition process, the special figure 1 hold number counter is added by "1", and the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a is increased by "1".

Next, a special symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-T), a jackpot symbol type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), a reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and a variable pattern random number counter value (label-). The special figure 1 related random number composed of TRND-HP) is acquired and stored in the special figure related random number buffer provided in the RAM 84 (S219).

Next, the first start winning command specifying process is performed (S220). In the first start winning command specifying process, the starting winning command specifying table for the first starting port shown in FIG. 14 is collated with the current gaming state and the special figure 1 related random number acquired in step S219, and the first starting winning is won. The command is specified, and the specified first start winning command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In the first start winning command specifying process, if the current gaming state is the normal probability state and the special symbol random number is "1", refer to the part of the normal probability state in the first starting winning command specifying table in FIG. Then, the command "E1H11H" is specified as the first start winning command. The first start winning command consists of 2 bytes of information (1 byte upper command (for example, E1H) and 1 byte lower command (for example, 11H)).

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 stores the special figure 1 related random numbers acquired in step S219 in the storage area corresponding to the current number of special figure 1 holdes in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a (S221).

In the start winning command (first start winning command and second starting winning designation command) of the first embodiment, the value of the upper digit of the two-digit higher-order command in hexadecimal is the command type (starting winning command). It is the information to specify). 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 22 is won). Further, among the lower two-digit commands in hexadecimal, the value of the upper digit is the game state information for designating the game state (normal probability state or high probability state). In addition, the value of the lower digit of the lower command is the hit / miss information indicating the hit / miss of the jackpot. The arrangement regarding the generation of such a start winning command is an example and can be changed arbitrarily.

In step S222, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won in the first large winning opening 30, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first large winning opening sensor 30a. If the game ball has not won in the first large winning opening 30 (NO in S222), the process proceeds to step S227, and if the game ball has won in the first large winning opening 30 (YES in S222), the RAM 84 is entered. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S223). The big winning opening winning counter is a counter for counting the number of winnings in the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35) in one round game of the big hit game. In the first embodiment, the number of prizes (the number of prizes specified) that can be won in the large prize openings (first major prize opening 30 and second large prize opening 35) in one round game is set to "9". Therefore, the process of step S223 is performed.

If the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (YES in S223), the process proceeds to step S227, and the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more, that is, less than "9". And (NO in S223), the counter value of the big prize opening prize counter is added by "1" (S224), and the first big winning opening prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player is performed (S225). ), Turn on the first prize opening prize flag indicating that there was a valid prize in the first prize opening 30 (S226), and proceed to step S227. In the first prize-winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls according to the winning of the first prize-winning opening 30 is added to the prize-ball counter for the first large-winning opening 30 (“14” in the first embodiment). Is added.

In step S227, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second large winning opening sensor 35a. If the game ball has not won in the second big winning opening 35 (NO in S227), the process proceeds to step S232, and if the game ball has won in the second big winning opening 35 (YES in S227), the RAM 84 is entered. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the provided large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more (S228). If the counter value of the big prize opening counter is "9" or more (YES in S228), the process proceeds to step S232, and if the counter value of the big winning opening counter is not "9" or more (NO in S228), the big prize is won. Add "1" to the counter value of the mouth winning counter (S229), perform the second big winning mouth prize ball processing to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player (S230), and go to the second big winning mouth 35. Turn on the 2nd big prize opening prize flag indicating that there was a valid prize (S231), and proceed to step S232. In the second prize-winning opening prize ball processing, the number of prize balls according to the winning of the second prize-winning opening 35 is applied to the prize-ball counter for the second large-winning opening 35 (“14” in the first embodiment). Is added.

In step S232, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 37 (enters the specific area 37), that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 37a. If the game ball has not passed through the specific area 37 (NO in S232), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if the game ball has passed through the specific area 37 (YES in S232), the V validity period is in effect. Whether or not it is determined (S233). The V valid period is the period set in step S1828 in the first large winning opening winning process (see FIG. 49) described later. If it is not during the V valid period (NO in S233), the sensor detection process is terminated, and if it is during the V valid period (YES in S233), the game ball passes through the specific area 37 (specific area 37). Turn on the V flag indicating that the sensor has entered (S234), set the V pass command in the output buffer (S235), and end the sensor detection process.

[Normal operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, the processes related to the normal figure hold indicator 44 and the electric chew 23 are divided into four statuses (stages). Then, "normal operation status = 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 81 first confirms the "normal operation status" in the normal operation process (S105) (S1101). When the "normal operation status" is "1", the normal symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "2", the normal symbol changing process (S1103) is performed. , When the "normal operation status" is "3", the normal symbol determination process (S1104) is performed, and when the "normal operation status" is "4", the normal electric accessory process (S1105) is performed. Do. The "normal operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The normal symbol standby process (S1102) is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game are not performed. In the normal symbol standby process (S1102), the hit determination is performed based on the normal symbol random number stored first among the normal symbol random numbers stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86. Further, the normal symbol fluctuation pattern is determined based on the current gaming state to determine the normal map fluctuation pattern, and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol of the normal map fluctuation time according to the determined normal map fluctuation pattern is displayed on the normal symbol display 42. To change the normal operation status to "2".

The normal symbol changing process (S1103) is a process performed when the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In the normal symbol variation processing (S1103), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed since the execution of the normal symbol variation display started (whether or not the normal symbol variation display is terminated). If it is determined that the normal symbol fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed based on the hit determination result, and the normal operation status is changed to "3".

The normal symbol confirmation process (S1104) is a process performed when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. In the normal symbol confirmation process (S1104), whether or not a predetermined stop time (for example, 0.8 seconds) has elapsed since the stop display of the normal symbol being executed started (whether the stop display of the normal symbol is terminated). Whether or not) is determined, and if it is determined that the predetermined stop time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol displayed as stopped is a winning symbol. If it is not a hit symbol (if the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a lost symbol), the normal operation status is changed to "1". On the other hand, if the winning symbol is stopped and displayed, the normal operation status is changed to "4", and the auxiliary game is started based on the current game state and the electric chew opening pattern table.

The ordinary electric accessory process (S1105) is a process performed when an auxiliary game is being performed. In the ordinary electric accessory processing (S1105), the auxiliary game is controlled based on the current game state and the open pattern table of the electric chew 23. Then, when the auxiliary game is completed, the normal operation status is changed to "1".

[Special operation processing]
Next, the special operation processing relating to the special figure holding indicator 43 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) will be described. As shown in FIG. 41, in the special operation process (S106), the game control microcomputer 81 first passes through the specific area 37 through which the game ball that has won the first prize opening 30 of the first prize device 31 can pass. Performs specific area processing for (S1201). The specific area processing will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41, except for the specific area processing, the processing related to the special figure holding indicator 43 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) has seven statuses (stages). It is divided into. Then, "special operation status = 1,2,3,4,5,6,7" is assigned to each of these statuses. The game control microcomputer 81 confirms the "special operation status" after the specific area processing (S1201) (S1202). The game control microcomputer 81 performs a special symbol standby process (S1203) when the "special operation status" is "1", and changes the special symbol when the "special operation status" is "2". The intermediate processing (S1204) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3", the special symbol confirmation processing (S1205) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4", the opening processing is performed. (S1206) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "5", the large winning opening operation process (S1207) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "6", the interval processing (s) ( S1208) is performed, and if the "special operation status" is "7", the ending process (S1209) is performed. The "special operation status" is set to "1" by default.

The special symbol standby process (S1203) is a process performed during standby when the variable display of the special symbol and the jackpot game are not performed. The special symbol standby process will be described in detail later.

The special symbol medium fluctuation process (S1204) is a process performed when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The special symbol medium variation processing will be described in detail later.

The special symbol confirmation process (S1205) is a process performed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. The special symbol determination process will be described in detail later.

The opening process (S1206) is a process performed in the opening of the jackpot game. The opening process will be described in detail later.

The big prize opening operation process (S1207) is a process performed during the operation period of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) in the round game of the big hit game. The large winning opening operation process will be described in detail later.

The interval process (S1208) is a process performed during the interval in the round game of the jackpot game. Interval processing will be described in detail later.

The ending process (S1209) is a process performed in the ending of the jackpot game. The ending process will be described in detail later.

[Specific area processing]
Next, the specific area processing will be described with reference to FIG. 42. In the specific area processing (S1201), first, whether or not the V-passable state (the distribution member 721 is controlled to the first state (passing permitted state)), that is, the specific area open flag described later is turned ON. It is determined whether or not it is done (S1301). If it is not in a state where V can pass (NO in S1301), the process proceeds to step S1307. On the other hand, when it is in a state where V can pass through (YES in S1301), it is determined whether or not the specific area timer provided in the RAM 84 = 0 (S1302). The specific area timer is a counter for measuring the period for making the specific area 37 passable (opening the specific area 37) and the specific area sphere brushing period, that is, for managing the V valid period. Therefore, the fact that the specific area timer = 0 in step S1302 means that the period for controlling the V-passable state ends. The specific area timer is updated by 4 ms in the other process (S107) of FIG. 36.

If the specific area timer is not 0 (NO in S1302), the specific area processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the specific area timer = 0 (YES in S1302), the distribution solenoid 722 is driven (S1303) to make the V non-passing state (close the specific area 37), and the specific area open flag is turned off. (S1304), the time of the specific area brush period (specific area brush time: 1000 ms) is set in the specific area timer (S1305), the specific area ball brush period flag is turned ON in the predetermined area of the RAM 84 (S1306), and the specific area processing is performed. To finish. ON of the specific area ball brush period flag indicates that the specific area ball brush period is in progress.

In step S1307, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the specific area ball brushing period flag is ON, that is, whether or not the specific area ball brushing period is in progress. If the specific area ball brush period flag is not ON (NO in S1307), the specific area processing ends. On the other hand, when the specific area sphere brush period flag is ON (YES in S1307), whether or not the specific area timer = 0, that is, whether or not the specific area brush time has elapsed since the specific area brush period was set. Is determined (S1308).

If the specific area timer is not 0 (NO in S1308), it means that the specific area brush period does not end, so the specific area processing ends. On the other hand, when the specific area timer = 0 (YES in S1308), the specific area brush period flag is turned off (S1309), the V valid period flag is turned off (S1310), and the specific area processing is terminated. As will be described later, the V validity period flag is turned on when the specific area 37 is opened (see S1828 in FIG. 49).

[Special symbol standby processing]
Next, the special symbol standby process will be described with reference to FIG. 43. In the special symbol standby process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved special figures 2 is "0" (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reservations is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired due to winning the second starting port 22, special figure 1 It is determined whether or not the number of holdings is "0" (S1408). Then, when the number of special figure 1 reserved is also "0" (YES in S1408), that is, when there is no memory of the special figure 1 related random number acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the customer It is determined whether or not the wait flag is ON (S1418). Here, if the customer waiting flag is ON (YES in S1418), the special symbol waiting process is completed, and if the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S1418), the customer waiting command is set in the output buffer (S1419). , Turn on the customer waiting flag (S1420) and finish the special symbol waiting process.

When the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, when there is one or more memories of the special figure 2 related random numbers acquired due to winning the second starting port 22. Performs the special figure 2 determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403).

In the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), the earliest stored special symbol random number among the special symbol random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b is read out, and the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state ( Based on (see FIG. 10B), a jackpot hit / fail judgment (big hit determination) is performed. If the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the jackpot symbol type random number is read out, and the jackpot symbol type determination (big hit symbol type determination) is performed based on the second jackpot symbol type determination table (see FIG. 10C). Then, the jackpot symbol data representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the special symbol buffer provided in the RAM 84, and the symbol designation command representing the jackpot symbol type is set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is "loss", the loss symbol data representing the loss is set in the special symbol buffer, and the symbol specification command indicating the loss is set in the output buffer.

In the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403), first, when the result of the jackpot determination described above is “miss”, the reach random number is read out and based on the reach determination table (see FIG. 10 (D)). , The reach judgment is performed to determine whether to use the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss with reach or the special figure fluctuation pattern of the loss without reach. Then, among the variation pattern random numbers stored in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b, the earliest stored one is read out, and the game state, the jackpot determination result, the reach determination result, the second special figure hold number, etc. Based on the special figure 2 variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 11-2) associated with, the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (special figure variation pattern determination). Then, the special figure 2 fluctuation start command corresponding to the determined special figure fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer, and the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the determined special figure fluctuation pattern is set in the special operation timer. The special operation timer is updated by 4 ms in the other process (S107) of FIG. 36. In addition, the set special figure 2 fluctuation start command includes information on the type of special symbol (that is, special figure 2), information on the result of the jackpot judgment performed in the special figure 2 judgment process (S1402), and special figures. FIG. 2 Information on the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination performed in the fluctuation pattern determination process (S1403) (information including the presence / absence of reach and the information on the special figure fluctuation time) is included.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 2 display 41b to start the variation display of the special figure 2 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1403 (S1404).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b. The storage area corresponding to the fourth hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 2 hold storage unit shift process (S1405). In this way, the special figure 2 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts "1" from the special figure 2 hold number counter (S1406), and reduces and changes the special figure 2 hold number indicated by the special figure 2 hold indicator 43b by "1" (S1406). S1407), change the special operation status to "2" (S1415).

After that, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S1416), if it is ON (YES in S1416), turns off the customer waiting flag (S1417), and performs a special symbol standby process. If it is not ON (NO in S1416), the special symbol standby process is completed without executing step S1417.

Further, when the special figure 2 hold number is "0" but the special figure 1 hold number is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1408), that is, there is no hold information in special figure 2, but the first start If there is one or more memories of the special figure 1 related random numbers (holding information of special figure 1) acquired due to the winning of the mouth 20, the special figure 1 judgment process (S1409) and the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern judgment Perform processing (S1410). Since the special figure 1 determination process (S1409) is the same process as the special figure 2 determination process (S1402), the description thereof will be omitted. Further, since the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern determination process (S1410) is the same process as the special figure 2 variation pattern determination process (S1403), the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 causes the special figure 1 display 41a to start the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 based on the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S1410 (S1411).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 shifts the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a to the side read from the current position, and the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a. The storage area corresponding to the fourth hold storage area (the storage area farthest from the read side) is cleared in the special figure 1 hold storage unit shift process (S1412). In this way, the special figure 1 hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 subtracts "1" from the special figure 1 hold number counter (S1413), and changes the special figure 1 hold number indicated by the special figure 1 hold indicator 43a by decreasing it by "1" (S1414). ), Change the special operation status to "2" (S1415), and proceed to step S1416.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure 1 hold is performed only when the special figure 2 hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold. Then, in the first embodiment, the lottery based on the special figure 2 hold is easier to win the jackpot symbol (V-passing jackpot) that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the special figure 1 hold (Fig.). 10 (C)).

[Processing during special symbol change]
Next, the process during special symbol change will be described with reference to FIG. 44. In the special symbol change processing (S1204), first, whether or not to end the change display of the special symbol, that is, the special symbol change time set in the special operation timer in step S1403 or step S1410 has elapsed (special operation counter =). It is determined whether or not it is 0) (S1501). When the variation display of the special symbol is not terminated (NO in S1501), when the processing during the special symbol variation is terminated and the variation display of the special symbol is terminated (YES in S1501), the variation of the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 41. At the same time as ending the display, the stop display of the special symbol according to the symbol data (big hit symbol data or lost symbol data) set in the special symbol buffer in step S1402 or step S1409 is displayed (S1502).

Subsequently, the time required for the stop display of the special symbol (special symbol confirmation time: 0.8 seconds in the first embodiment) is set in the special operation timer (S1503), indicating that the variation display of the special symbol ends. Set the fluctuation stop command in the output buffer (S1504), change the special operation status to "3" (S1505), and end the processing during special symbol fluctuation.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
Next, the special symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 45. In the special symbol confirmation process (S1205), first, whether or not to end the stop display of the special symbol, that is, whether or not the special symbol confirmation time set in the special operation timer in step S1503 has elapsed (special operation counter = 0). Is determined (S1601). When not ending the stop display of the special symbol (NO in S1601), when ending the special symbol confirmation process and ending the stop display of the special symbol (YES in S1601), the time saving state (that is, the high base state) is managed. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the current time saving state (time saving flag is ON) is determined (S1602).

If it is not in the current time saving state (NO in S1602), proceed to step S1606, and if it is in the current time saving state (YES in S1602), the remaining number of times of variable display of the special symbol that can be executed in the time saving state (time saving remaining number) The value of the time saving remaining number counter to be measured is decremented by "1" (S1603), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (S1604). If the value of the time saving remaining number counter is not "0" (NO in S1604), the process proceeds to step S1606, and if the value of the time saving remaining number counter is "0" (YES in S1604), the time saving state is changed to the non-time saving state. Transition (turn off the time saving flag) (S1605).

Next, in step S1606, in order to manage the high probability state, it is determined whether or not the current high probability state (high probability flag is ON). If it is not currently in the high probability state (NO in S1606), proceed to step S1610, and if it is in the current high probability state (YES in S1606), the remaining number of variable display of special symbols that can be executed in the high probability state (high probability). The value of the high-probability remaining count counter for measuring the remaining number of times) is decremented by "1" (S1607), and it is determined whether or not the value of the high-probability remaining count counter is "0" (S1608). If the value of the high probability remaining count counter is not "0" (NO in S1608), the process proceeds to step S1610, and if the value of the high probability remaining count counter is "0" (YES in S1608), the high probability state is normal. Shift to the probability state (turn off the high probability flag) (S1609).

Next, a game state command indicating the current game state is set in the output buffer (S1610), and it is determined whether or not the special symbol currently stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol (S1611). If it is not a jackpot symbol (NO in S1611), the special operation status is changed to "1" (S1615), and the special symbol confirmation process ends. On the other hand, if it is a jackpot symbol (YES in S1611), the game state is reset (the normal game state is set. Specifically, the time reduction flag is turned off, the value of the time reduction remaining number counter is set to "0", and the value is high. Turn off the probability flag and set the value of the high probability remaining number counter to "0") (S1612).

Subsequently, the jackpot game preparation process is performed (S1613), the special operation status is changed to "4" (S1614), and the special symbol confirmation process is completed. In the jackpot game preparation process, the jackpot game control table (TBL No. 5-1 to 5-8, 5-11 to 5-18) according to the game state (non-time saving state / time saving state) and the type of the jackpot symbol is stored in the RAM 84. Set in a predetermined area, set a predetermined opening time (time from the start of the jackpot game to the start of one round) in the special operation timer according to the game state and the type of the jackpot symbol, and set the round game. The number of executions is set in the round game remaining number counter provided in the RAM 84.

[Opening process]
Next, the opening process will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 47. In the opening process (S1206), first, it is determined whether or not the opening is terminated, that is, whether or not the opening time set in the special operation timer in step S1613 has elapsed (special operation counter = 0) (S1701). When the opening is not finished (NO in S1701), when the opening process is finished and the opening is finished (YES in S1701), the big winning opening in the round game (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) A round game control mode determination process for determining a round game control mode is performed in order to control and control the specific area 37 (S1702). Here, the round game control mode setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 47. As will be described later, the round game control mode setting process can be performed not only when the opening is finished but also when the interval is finished. That is, the round game control mode setting process is performed with the start of a new round game.

[Round game control mode setting process]
As shown in FIG. 47, in the round game control mode setting process (S1702), first, the large winning opening control mode for one round game to be started is set (S1751). Specifically, based on the round game control table (see FIG. 13) included in the jackpot game control table set in the jackpot game preparation process (S1613), the big winning opening control mode (the first) in the round game to be started from now on. The number of operations corresponding to 1 long open pattern, 1st short open pattern, 2nd long open pattern, or 2nd short open pattern) is set in the large winning opening operation counter provided in the RAM 84, and 1 in the round game. The operation time (opening time) of the second operation (opening) is set in the large winning opening operation timer provided in the RAM 84. Since the operation performed for the first time after the start of the round game is the opening of the large winning opening, the operation time here is the opening time of the large winning opening. Further, the large winning opening operation timer is updated by 4 ms in the other process (S107) of FIG.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 opens the first large winning opening solenoid 312 in order to open the large winning opening (first special winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) for the operating time set in step S1751. Alternatively, the second large winning opening solenoid 362 is driven (S1752), the round game remaining count counter is subtracted by "1" (S1753), and a round designation command indicating the number of round games to be started is issued to the output buffer provided in the RAM 84. Set to (S1754).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a specific area control mode (operation mode of the distribution member 721) of the round game to be started (S1755). Specifically, the specific area 37 is not opened (the distribution member 721 does not operate) based on the round game control table (see FIG. 13) included in the jackpot game control table set in the jackpot game preparation process (S1613). ), The operation flag "1" corresponding to opening the specific area 37 in the non-passing pattern, and the operation flag "2" corresponding to opening the specific area 37 in the first passing pattern. , Any of the operation flags "3" corresponding to the opening of the specific area 37 in the second pass pattern is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 84.

Finally, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the special operation status to “5” (S1756), ends the round game control mode setting process, and returns to the opening process.

[Large winning opening operation processing]
Next, the large winning opening operation processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 to 50. In the game control microcomputer 81, in the large winning opening operation processing (S1207), first, whether or not the first large winning opening 30 has been won, that is, whether or not the first large winning opening winning flag is turned ON in step S226. Is determined (S1801). If there is a prize in the 1st prize opening 30 (YES in S1801), if the 1st prize opening is processed (S1802) and there is no prize in the 1st prize opening 30 (NO in S1801) , It is determined whether or not there has been a prize in the second large winning opening 35, that is, whether or not the second large winning opening winning flag has been turned ON in step S231 (S1803). If there is no prize in the 2nd prize opening 35 (NO in S1803), proceed to step S1805, and if there is a prize in the 2nd prize opening 35 (YES in S1803), the 2nd prize opening prize processing (S1804).

Here, the first large winning opening winning process (S1802) and the second large winning opening winning process (S1804) will be described. First, the first large winning opening winning process (S1802) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 49, in the first grand prize opening winning process, the game control microcomputer 81 first turns off the first winning opening winning flag (S1821), and the currently executing round game is set to a specific area. It is determined whether or not the 37 is a round game in which the opening (the distribution member 721 is activated), in other words, whether or not any of the operation flags "1" to the operation flag "3" of the specific area 37 is set. (S1822). When the specific area 37 is not a round game (NO in S1822), the first large winning opening winning process is finished and the process returns to the large winning opening operation process, and the specific area 37 is open (NO in S1822). YES), the counter value of the big prize opening counter, that is, the number of winnings in the first big winning opening 30 after the currently executing round game starts, including the winning of the first big winning opening 30 this time. Based on (the number of round winnings) and the set operation flag, it is confirmed whether or not to open the specific area 37 (S1823).

Here, when the operation flag is "1" and the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter is "1", the operation flag is "2" and the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter is "1" or "3". , Or when the operation flag is "3" and the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter is "1" or "7", it is determined that the specific area 37 is opened.

As a result of the confirmation process in step S1823, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not to open the specific area 37 (operate the distribution member 721) (S1824). When the specific area 37 is not opened (NO in S1824), when the first large winning opening winning process is completed and the process returns to the large winning opening operation process and the specific area 37 is opened (YES in S1824), the set operation is set. Based on the control mode of the specific area 37 associated with the flag and the number of round prizes, the time for opening the specific area 37 (specific area open time) is set in the specific area timer (S1825), and the specific area open time, The distribution solenoid 722 is driven to open the specific area 37 (make it possible to pass V) (S1826), the specific area open flag is turned ON in the predetermined area of the RAM 84 (S1827), and V is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 84. The validity period flag is turned ON to set the V validity period (S1828), the first large winning opening winning process is completed, and the process returns to the large winning opening operation process in step S1207.

Next, the second large winning opening winning process (S1804) will be described. As shown in FIG. 50, in the second big winning opening winning process, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the second big winning opening winning flag (S1841), sets the second big winning opening winning command in the output buffer. (S1842), the second large winning opening winning process is completed, and the process returns to the large winning opening operation process in step S1207.

The explanation returns to the large winning opening operation process of FIG. In step S1805, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the counter value of the large winning opening winning counter is "9" or more. If the counter value of the big prize opening prize counter is "9" or more (YES in S1805), proceed to step S1811, and if the counter value of the big winning opening winning counter is not "9" or more (NO in S1805), It is determined whether or not the large winning opening operation timer is "0" (S1806).

If the big winning opening operation timer is not "0" (NO in S1806), the big winning opening operation processing is finished, and if the big winning opening operation timer is "0" (YES in S1806), the big winning opening operation counter The counter value is subtracted by "1" (S1807), and it is determined whether or not the large winning opening operation counter is "0" (S1808). If the large winning opening operation counter is "0" (YES in S1808), the process proceeds to step S1811, and if the large winning opening operation counter is not "0" (NO in S1808), the next operation setting of the large winning opening is set. (S1809). Specifically, in step S1809, the time related to the next operation is based on the order of the next operation in the currently executing round game indicated by the large winning opening operation counter and the large winning opening control mode of the current round game. Set (opening time or closing time).

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 is next based on the order of the next operation in the currently executing round game indicated by the large winning opening operation counter and the large winning opening control mode of the currently executing round game. (S1810) is performed to control the operation of the winning opening, and the operation processing of the winning opening is completed. If the next operation is closed, it means that it is currently open, so in order to close the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), the 1st big winning opening solenoid The 312 or the second prize opening solenoid 362 is energized. On the other hand, if the next operation is open, it means that it is currently closed, so in order to open the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), the 1st big winning opening solenoid The 312 or the second prize opening solenoid 362 is energized.

In step S1811, if the game control microcomputer 81 is currently open to the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35), the game control microcomputer 81 has a large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 30). The first large winning opening solenoid 312 or the second large winning opening solenoid 362 is energized in order to close the large winning opening 35). This means that the process is proceeding to step S1811, which means that the number of prizes to the large prize opening in one round game has reached the specified number of prizes, or the large prize opening can be opened in one round game. This is because the time is open, and the round game is ended on the assumption that the condition for ending one round game is satisfied.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 sets a predetermined interval time (2 seconds in the first embodiment) in the special operation timer (S1812), sets the special operation status to "6" (S1813), and sets the special operation status to "6". Finish the big winning opening operation process.

[Interval processing]
Next, the interval processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the interval processing (S1208), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the first large winning opening 30 has been won, that is, whether or not the first large winning opening flag has been turned ON in step S226. (S1901). If there is a prize in the 1st prize opening 30 (YES in S1901), if the 1st prize opening is processed (S1902) and there is no prize in the 1st prize opening 30 (NO in S1901) , It is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 has been won, that is, whether or not the second large winning opening winning flag has been turned ON in step S231 (S1903). If there is no prize in the 2nd prize opening 35 (NO in S1903), proceed to step S1905, and if there is a prize in the 2nd prize opening 35 (YES in S1903), the 2nd prize opening prize processing (S1904). Here, the first large winning opening winning process (S1902) is the same as the first large winning opening winning process in FIG. 49, and the second large winning opening winning process (S1804) is the second large winning opening in FIG. 50. Since it is the same as the winning process, the description of these winning processes will be omitted.

Next, in step S1905, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the special operation timer for which the interval time is set in step S1812 is "0". .. If the interval time has not elapsed (NO in S1905), the interval processing has ended, and if the interval time has elapsed (YES in S1905), the specific area 37 is currently open (the distribution member 721 is the first). It is determined whether or not it is held in the state (S1906). When the specific area 37 is open (YES in S1906), the specific area timer is set to "0" to close the specific area 37 (S1907), the process proceeds to step S1908, and the specific area 37 is not open (YES in S1906). NO in S1906), proceed to step S1908 without performing step S1907. When the specific area timer becomes “0”, the specific area 37 is closed by the specific area processing in step S1201, and the specific area sphere brush period is set.

Since one round game is completed, the game control microcomputer 81 clears the large winning opening winning counter (S1908), and determines whether or not the round game remaining number counter is “0” (S1909). When the round game remaining number counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the round game control mode determination process is performed (S1910), and the interval process is terminated. Since the processing content of the round game control mode determination process of S1910 is the same as the round game control mode determination process shown in FIG. 47, the description of the process will be omitted. On the other hand, when the round game remaining count counter is "0" (YES in S1909), in order to start the ending, the ending command corresponding to the jackpot symbol is set in the output buffer (S1911), and the jackpot symbol and the running game are being executed. The ending time according to the presence or absence of V passage in the jackpot game is set in the special operation timer (S1912), the special operation status is set to "7" (S1913), and the interval processing is ended.

[Ending process]
Next, the ending process will be described with reference to FIG. In the ending process (S1209), the game control microcomputer 81 first determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed, that is, whether or not the special operation timer for which the ending time is set in step S1912 is "0". Determine if not (S1951). If the ending time has not passed (NO in S1951), the ending process ends. On the other hand, when the ending time has elapsed (YES in S1951), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S1952). When the V flag is ON (YES in S1952), the high probability flag and the time reduction flag are turned ON (S1953) in order to set the high probability state and the time reduction state, and the high probability number of times (160) is set in the high probability remaining number counter. Set (S1954), set the number of time reductions (160 times) in the time reduction remaining number counter (S1955), and turn off the V flag (S1956).

When the V flag is not ON (NO in S1952), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S1957) and the time reduction counter is set to the time reduction number (80 times) in order to set the normal probability state and the time reduction state (S1957). S1958).

Then, the game control microcomputer 81 sets the game state command indicating the current game state in the output buffer (S1959), sets the special operation status to "1" (S1960), and finishes the ending process.

6. Production control by the production control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main processing]
Next, control of the effect by the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 to 71. The counter, timer, flag, buffer, etc. that appear in the following description of the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 53 from the ROM 93 and executes it.

As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, first, the power-on processing according to the power-on is performed (S4001). In the power-on processing, for example, the CPU 92 is set, and SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Next, the interrupt is disabled (S4002) and the random number seed update process is executed (S4003). In the random number seed update process (S4003), the values of the random number counters for various effect determinations for determining the various effects are updated. In addition, the random number for effect determination is used to determine the effect content such as the random number for determining the effect pattern to be stopped and displayed, and the random number for determining the effect effect pattern for determining the effect content of the variation effect. There are various random numbers. As an example, the method for updating the random number counter for determination for various effects 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 is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4004). In the command transmission process, various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub-control board 90 (for example, a variable effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, a round effect start command, right-handed), which will be described later. A notification effect start command, a winning symbol effect start command, a continuous chan count effect start command, a round number notification effect start command, a night RUSH rush implied effect start command, an ending effect start command, etc.) are transmitted to the image control board 100. The image control board 100 that has received the command displays an image on the display unit 7a according to the received command (executes various effects by the image). Further, the sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the voice control circuit 106 (executes various effects by voice) and a lamp control circuit, in addition to various effects performed by the image control board 100. The frame lamp 66 is made to emit light through the 107 (various effects are executed by the light emission), and the board movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 are operated (various effects are executed by the operation). In addition, various productions include variable production, jackpot game production (opening production, round production, ending production), button production, customer waiting production, and the like.

The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4005). After that, steps S4002 to S4005 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4010), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) can be executed.

[Receive interrupt processing]
Next, the reception interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. 54. The reception interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an STB signal (strobe signal), that is, various commands sent from the main control board 80 are input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. In the reception interrupt processing (S4010), the effect control microcomputer 91 stores various commands transmitted and received by the output processing (S101) of the main control board 80 in the reception buffer of the RAM 94 (S4101). This receive interrupt processing is executed in preference to other interrupt processing (S4011, S4012).

[1ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 1 ms timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to FIG. 55. The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4011) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 first performs input processing (S4151) in the 1ms timer interrupt processing (S4011). In the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates spherical button switch data based on the detection signal from the spherical button detection switch 63a. Further, in the input process, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates sword-shaped button switch data based on the detection signal from the sword-shaped button detection switch 64a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates select button switch data based on the detection signal from the select button detection switch 65a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates release button switch data based on the detection signal from the release button detection switch 68a.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs lamp data output processing (S4152). In the lamp data output processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 transmits the lamp data created by other processing (S4206) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later in order to make the frame lamp 66 emit light at a timing that matches the effect by the image. Output to the lamp control circuit 107. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 causes the frame lamp 66 to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a drive control process (S4153). In the drive control process, the effect control microcomputer 91 inputs drive data (data for driving the panel movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600) in order to drive the panel movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 at a predetermined timing. Create or output. The drive data set in each process in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is also output in this process. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives the board movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 in a predetermined operation mode according to the drive data.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer (S4154), and ends the 1 ms timer interrupt process.

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. 56. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4012) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first performs a receive command analysis process for analyzing a command or the like stored in the receive buffer in step S4101 (S4201). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs an effect timer update process for updating the timer for measuring the time related to each effect such as the variable effect, the button effect, the customer waiting effect, and the jackpot game effect (S4202). Further, the customer waiting effect execution process (S4203) for starting the customer waiting effect is performed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 converts the spherical button switch data, the sword-shaped button switch data, the select button switch data, and the release button switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process into the spherical button switch for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. The switch state acquisition process stored in the RAM 94 as data, sword-shaped button switch data, select button switch data, and release button switch data is performed (S4204). The effect control microcomputer 91 operates the spherical button 63 (spherical operating body 631), the sword-shaped button 64 (sword-shaped operating body 641), and the select button 65 by the switch state acquisition process. It is possible to recognize the presence / absence of the button 68 and the presence / absence of the operation of the release button 68.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a button effect control process for performing a button effect capable of operating the spherical button 63 and the sword-shaped button 64 (S4205).

After that, as other processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 is set in the output buffer and transmitted to the image control board 100 as a variable effect start command, a customer waiting start command, an opening effect start command, and a round effect. Based on the start command, right-handed notification effect start command, hit symbol effect start command, consecutive chan count effect start command, round number notification effect start command, night RUSH rush implied effect start command, ending effect effect start command, etc. Then, lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the frame lamp 66) is created, audio data (data for controlling the output of audio from the speaker 67) is created, and output to the audio control circuit 106 is performed (S4206). ).

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIGS. 57 to 58. In the reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first receives a start winning command (first start winning command or second starting winning command) from the main control board 80, in other words, receiving the starting winning command. Determine if it was stored in the buffer (S4301). If the start winning command has been received (YES in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4302, while if the start winning command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process proceeds to step S4303.

In step S4302, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs the look-ahead effect determination process. In the look-ahead effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first stores the received start winning command in the start winning command hold storage unit 95 in the RAM 94. Here, if it is the first start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores it in the first start winning command hold storage unit 95a in the start winning command hold storage unit 95. On the other hand, if it is a second start winning command, the effect control microcomputer 91 stores it in the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b in the start winning command hold storage unit 95. The first start winning command hold storage unit 95a and the second start winning command hold storage unit 95b are configured in the same manner as the special figure 1 hold storage unit 85a and the special figure 2 hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the stored start winning command and draws a lottery as to whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect indicating the jackpot expectation. The look-ahead effect includes a hold effect that displays the number of special symbol reservations in a special mode, and a continuous advance notice effect that is related to each other over a plurality of consecutive variable display of special symbols. When it is decided to execute these look-ahead effects, a look-ahead effect start command for executing the determined effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

In step S4303, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the symbol designation command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the symbol designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the symbol designation command (NO in S4303), the process proceeds to step S4305, while if it has received the symbol designation command (YES in S4303), the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the symbol designation command. , The special symbol determination result (big hit symbol type or lost symbol) represented by the symbol designation command is specified, and the specified special symbol (special symbol analysis result) is stored in the special symbol analysis result storage unit 96 in the RAM 94 (S4304). It should be noted that the information (special figure analysis result) acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

In step S4305, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the fluctuation start command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process proceeds to step S4307, while if the variation start command has been received (YES in S4305), the variation effect start process is performed (S4306). In the variation effect start process, the variation start command is analyzed, and the effect content of the variation effect is determined based on the analysis result. The variable effect start process will be described later.

In step S4307, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the fluctuation stop command (NO in S4307), the process proceeds to step S4309, while if the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the variation stop command (YES in S4307), the effect mode determination process is performed (NO in S4307). S4308). In the effect mode determination process, it is determined whether or not to end the probability variation effect mode, the time saving effect mode, or the latent effect mode. The effect mode determination process will be described later.

In step S4309, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the customer waiting command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the customer waiting command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the customer waiting command (NO in S4309), the process proceeds to step S4311, while if the effect waiting command has been received (YES in S4309), the effect waiting effect waiting process is performed. (S4310). In the customer waiting effect waiting process, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a waiting time (for example, 20 seconds) from the stop display of the effect symbol to the start of the customer waiting effect in the customer waiting effect timer. Whether or not this waiting time has elapsed is monitored by the customer waiting effect execution process in step S4203. When it is determined in the customer waiting effect execution process of step S4203 that the waiting time has elapsed, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a customer waiting effect start command for starting the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

In step S4311, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the game state command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the game state command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the game state command (NO in S4311), the process proceeds to step S4313, while if it has received the game state command (YES in S4311), the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the game state command. , Performs a game state setting process that specifies the game state represented by the game state command (S4312). The game state setting process will be described later.

In step S4313, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the opening command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the effect control microcomputer 91 has not received the opening command (NO in S4313), the process proceeds to step S4315, while if it has received the opening command (YES in S4313), the opening processing at the start of the opening (S4314). The processing at the start of opening will be described later.

In step S4315, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the round designation command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the round designation command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the round designation command has not been received (NO in S4315), the process proceeds to step S4317, while if the round designation command has been received (YES in S4315), the round start processing associated with the start of the round game is performed (S4316). ). The processing at the start of the round will be described later.

In step S4317, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the V-passing command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the V-passing command has been stored in the reception buffer. If no V-pass command has been received (NO in S4317), the process proceeds to step S4319, while if a V-pass command has been received (YES in S4317), a V-pass flag indicating that V-pass has been performed is set in RAM94. Turns on in the predetermined area of (S4318).

In step S4319, whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the second special winning opening winning command from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the second special winning opening winning command has been stored in the reception buffer. judge. If the 2nd prize opening command has not been received (NO in S4319), the process proceeds to step S4321, while if the 2nd prize opening command has been received (YES in S4319), the night RUSH rush suggestion effect is produced. The night RUSH rush suggestion effect determination process for determining whether or not to execute is performed (S4320). The night RUSH rush suggestion effect determination process will be described later.

In step S4321, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the ending command has been received from the main control board 80, in other words, whether or not the ending command has been stored in the reception buffer. If the ending command has not been received (NO in S4321), the received command analysis process ends, while if the ending command has been received (YES in S4321), the ending process at the start of the ending is performed (S4322). ), Finish the received command analysis process. The processing at the start of the ending will be described later.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start processing will be described with reference to FIG. 59. In the effect control start processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command, identifies the special figure variation pattern represented by the variation start command, and uses the specified special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern analysis result) in the RAM 94. It is stored in the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result storage unit 97 in (S4401). In addition, the acquired information (special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result) can be appropriately used in the processing to be executed thereafter.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a stop effect symbol determination process for determining a combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R (hereinafter, referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be finally stopped and displayed (S4402). Here, the stop effect symbol determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 60.

As shown in FIG. 60, in the stop effect symbol determination process, first, the stop effect symbol determination for determining the stop effect symbol is performed based on the effect mode, the special figure analysis result, and the special figure variation pattern analysis result. Select the symbol pattern judgment table (S4501). As shown in FIG. 68, a plurality of stop effect symbol pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode, the special figure, and the special figure variation pattern. Note that, in FIG. 68, only the stop effect symbol pattern determination table for the normal effect mode is shown. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 selects one stop effect symbol pattern determination table associated with the current effect mode, the special figure analysis result, and the special figure variation pattern analysis result. In each stop effect symbol pattern determination table, a random number value for determining the stop effect symbol pattern (stop effect symbol pattern) is set for a plurality of stop effect symbols so as to have a predetermined distribution rate (%) (described in FIG. 68). Random number value for judgment) is distributed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the value indicated by the stop effect symbol pattern determination random number counter as a stop effect symbol pattern determination random number (S4502), and stops effect based on the acquired stop effect symbol pattern determination random number. The symbol is determined (S4503), and the process returns to the variation effect start process.

In the stop effect symbol determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the stop effect symbol pattern determination random number acquired in step S4502 with the table selected in step S4501, determines the stop effect symbol, and determines the stop effect symbol. The data representing the above is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94. As shown in FIG. 68, the stop effect symbol in the case of a big hit includes a stop effect symbol (red pattern) consisting of red hits (doublet) and a stop effect symbol consisting of blue hits (doublet) (doublet). There is a blue pattern). Then, the stop effect symbols related to the jackpot symbol A and the jackpot symbol H, which are notified that the jackpot game is a V-passing jackpot game from the start of the jackpot game, are red symbols, and are they V-passing jackpot games from the start of the jackpot game? The stop effect symbols related to the jackpot symbols B to the jackpot symbols G, which are not notified whether they are V non-passing jackpot games, are blue symbols.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variation effect pattern determination process for determining the effect content (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect (S4403). In the variation effect pattern determination process, a random number for determining the variation effect pattern is acquired, and the current effect is selected from a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables provided in association with the effect mode, the special figure, and the special figure variation pattern. A variation effect pattern is determined by selecting one table based on the mode, the special figure analysis result and the special figure variation pattern analysis result, and determining the acquired random number for determining the variation effect pattern using the selected table. To do. Once the variable effect pattern is determined, the time of the variable effect, the variable display mode of the effect pattern, the presence or absence of reach effect, the content of reach effect, the presence or absence of SW effect (button effect), the content of SW effect, the effect development configuration, etc. The content of the variable production, which consists of types, etc., will be decided.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a notice effect determination process for determining the presence / absence of the advance effect and the content of the effect (S4404). In the advance notice effect determination process, a random number for determining the advance notice effect is acquired, and the current effect mode and special figure are selected from a plurality of advance notice effect determination tables provided in association with the effect mode, special figure, and special figure fluctuation pattern. One table is selected based on the figure analysis result and the special figure fluctuation pattern analysis result, and the presence / absence of the advance notice effect and the effect content are selected by determining the acquired random number for determining the advance notice effect using the selected table. To do. As a result, the content of the notice effect such as the so-called step-up notice effect and the chance-up notice effect is determined.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a variable effect start command indicating the effect content (variable effect content) of the variable effect consisting of the determined stop effect symbol, the variable effect pattern, the presence / absence of the advance notice effect, the effect content, and the like. Set in the buffer (S4406). In addition to the variation effect by the image performed by the image display device 7, the variation effect start command includes the variation effect by the sound output from the speaker 67, the effect content of the variation effect by the light emission performed by the frame lamp 66, and the board. The effect content of the variation effect by the operation performed by the movable body 15 and the frame movable body 600 is included. When the variation effect start command set in step S4406 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads a predetermined effect image from the control ROM 103 and displays the image. The display unit 7a of the display device 7 performs a variation effect based on an image. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls voice according to the variation effect content indicated by the variation effect start command transmitted to the image control board 100 while the variation effect by the image performed by the image control board 100 is being performed. The sound is output from the speaker 67 via the circuit 106 (variation effect by sound is executed), and the frame lamp 66 is emitted through the lamp control circuit 107 (variation effect by light emission is executed). The 15 and the frame movable body 600 are operated (variation effect by the movement is executed).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the special figure variation time based on the special figure variation pattern analysis result as the variation effect time (variation effect time) in the variation effect timer, and elapses after the variation effect is started. Start measuring the time (elapsed time of fluctuation effect) (S4407). The variation effect time set in the variation effect timer is updated every 10 ms by 10 ms by the effect timer update process in step S4202. The effect control microcomputer 91 can recognize the variation effect elapsed time by the variation effect timer.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is currently in the normal effect mode (S4408). When the effect control microcomputer 91 is in the normal effect mode (YES in S4408), the process proceeds to step S4410, and when it is not in the normal effect mode (NO in S4408), the effect mode remaining number image (evening RUSH remaining number image and night RUSH remaining). The effect mode remaining number subtraction command for subtracting "1" from the effect mode remaining number represented by the number image) is set in the output buffer (S4409). When the effect mode remaining number subtraction command set in step S4409 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 determines the remaining number of times represented by the effect mode remaining number image. 1 ”subtract.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the special figure lottery result related to the variable effect to be started is a big hit (S4410). If the effect control microcomputer 91 is a big hit (YES in S4410), the current effect mode is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 94 (S4411), the variable effect start process is completed, and if it is not a big hit (NO in S4410), it is as it is. The variable production start process is completed.

[Production mode judgment processing]
Next, the effect mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In the effect mode determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the effect change effect mode is currently in progress (S4601). If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not in the probabilistic effect mode (NO in S4601), the process proceeds to step S4605, and if the effect control microcomputer 91 is in the probabilistic effect mode (YES in S4601), the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter provided in the RAM 94. Is subtracted by "1" (S4602), and it is determined whether or not the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter is "0" (S4603). The effect mode remaining count counter is the rest of the special figure variation display that can be executed in the effect mode in which the number of special figure fluctuations that can be executed in the effect mode such as the probability variation effect mode, the time saving effect mode, and the latent effect mode is specified. It is a counter that counts the number of times (the number of times remaining in the effect mode). When the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter is not "0" (NO in S4603), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect mode determination process and the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter is "0" (NO). YES on S4603), perform the normal effect mode setting process (S4604) to set the normal effect mode, and move to step S4613.

In the normal effect mode setting process, the effect mode flag is changed from the probability change effect mode flag to the normal effect mode flag, and a normal effect mode start command indicating that the normal effect mode is started is set in the output buffer. When the set normal effect mode start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 stops the effect symbol (special symbol) from the time of the transmission. When the time (0.8 seconds) required for the stop display) has elapsed, the normal background image is displayed. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs the BGM for the normal effect mode from the speaker 67 at the timing when the normal background image is displayed.

The effect mode flag is a flag indicating the currently set effect mode, and is turned on in the effect mode flag area of the RAM 94. The effect mode flags include a normal effect mode indicating that the normal effect mode is set, a probability variation effect mode indicating that the probability variation effect mode is set, and a time reduction indicating that the time reduction effect mode is set. There is an effect mode and a latent effect mode indicating that the latent effect mode is set.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the time saving effect mode is in progress (S4605). If you are not in the time saving effect mode (NO in S4605), proceed to step S4609, if you are in the time saving effect mode (YES in S4605), subtract "1" from the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter (S4606), the effect mode. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the remaining number counter is "0" (S4607). When the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter is not "0" (NO in S4607), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect mode determination process and the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter is "0" (NO). YES on S4607), perform the normal effect mode setting process (S4608) to set the normal effect mode in the same way as S4604, and move to step S4613.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not it is in the latent effect mode (S4609). When not in the latent effect mode (NO in S4609), when the effect mode determination process is completed and in the latent effect mode (YES in S4609), the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter is subtracted by "1" (S4610). It is determined whether or not the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter is "0" (S4611). When the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter is not "0" (NO in S4611), the effect control microcomputer 91 finishes the effect mode determination process and the counter value of the effect mode remaining count counter is "0" (NO). YES in S4611), the probability variation effect mode setting process for setting the probability variation effect mode is performed (S4612), and the effect mode determination process is completed.

In the probabilistic effect mode setting process, the effect mode flag is changed from the latent effect mode flag to the probabilistic effect mode flag, the effect mode remaining count counter is set to "80", and the probabilistic effect mode is started. Set the start command in the output buffer. When the set probability change effect mode start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 stops the effect symbol (special symbol) from the time of the transmission. When the time (0.8 seconds) required for (stop display) has elapsed, the background image for probability variation is displayed. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs the BGM for the probability variation effect mode from the speaker 67 at the timing when the probability variation background image is displayed.

The fact that the process is proceeding to step S4613 means that the normal game state is set by executing the variation display of the special symbol a specified number of times in the high probability state and the time saving state or the normal probability state and the time saving state. It means that Ren Chan has ended. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 clears the continuous channel number counter (S4613) and ends the effect mode determination process. The continuous chan count counter is a counter that counts the continuous chan count, and is provided in the RAM 94.

[Game status setting process]
Next, the game state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 62. In the game state processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the transmitted game state command to identify the newly set game state (S4701). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the gaming state specified in step S4701 is a high-probability state and a time-saving state (S4702). When the effect control microcomputer 91 is in the high probability state and not in the time saving state (NO in S4702), the process proceeds to step S4704, and in the case of the high probability state and the time saving state (YES in S4702), the game state flag area of the RAM 94 is high. The game state flag "1" indicating that the game state is in the probability state and the time saving state is set (S4703), and the game state setting process is terminated.

In step S4704, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the gaming state specified in step S4701 is a normal probability state and a time saving state. When the effect control microcomputer 91 is in the normal probability state and the time saving state (YES in S4704), the game state flag "2" indicating that the game state flag area of the RAM 94 is in the normal probability state and the time saving state is set. (S4705), the game state setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the effect control microcomputer 91 is not in the normal probability state and the time saving state (NO in S4704), the game state flag "0" indicating the normal game state is set in the game state flag area of the RAM 94 (S4706). ), End the game state setting process.

[Processing at the start of opening]
Next, the processing at the start of opening will be described with reference to FIG. 63. The effect control microcomputer 91 first adds "1" to the counter value of the continuous chan count counter in the opening start processing (S4801). Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the received opening command and identifies the type of the jackpot symbol caused by the jackpot game to be started (S4802). This is because the effect content (opening effect pattern) of the opening effect is associated with the jackpot symbol.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the opening effect pattern (S4803). In the opening effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 collates the jackpot symbol specified in step S4802 with the opening effect pattern determination table, determines the opening effect pattern, and sets it in a predetermined area of the RAM 94. As shown in FIG. 69, the opening effect pattern is stored in association with the jackpot symbol in the opening effect pattern determination table.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an opening effect start command indicating the opening effect pattern determined in step S4803 in the output buffer (S4804), and issues a right-handed notification effect start command for starting the right-handed notification effect. Set it in the output buffer (S4805) and end the processing at the start of the opening. When the set opening effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays an image of the opening effect of the effect content indicated by the opening effect start command. Display on 7a. Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs the sound for the opening effect from the speaker 67 at the timing when the image of the opening effect is displayed. Further, when the set right-handed notification effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 uses the right-handed notification effect start command as the right-handed notification effect. The right-handed notification image indicated by is displayed on the display unit 7a.

[Processing at the start of the round]
Next, the round start processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the round start processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 first confirms the jackpot symbol based on the special figure analysis result or the opening command (S4851), analyzes the round designation command, and specifies the number of rounds represented by the round designation command. (S4852), the round effect pattern determination for determining the effect content (round effect pattern) of the round effect in the round game to be started is performed (S4853).

The round effect pattern determination is performed using the round effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 70, a plurality of round effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the jackpot symbol. In the round effect pattern determination table, the round effect patterns are stored in association with the number of rounds. In the round effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one round effect pattern determination table associated with the jackpot symbol specified in step S4802, and displays the number of rounds specified in step S4852 in the selected table. The round effect pattern is determined by collation and set in a predetermined area of the RAM 94.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the round effect start command indicating the round effect pattern determined in step S4853 in the output buffer (S4854). When the set round effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 uses an image of the round effect of the effect content indicated by the round effect start command (for example, FIG. 27 (B)) is displayed on the display unit 7a. As described above, the battle displayed on the display unit 7a as a round effect during the jackpot game is seamlessly performed from the 1st round to the 9th round. The round game effect in which the round game is seamlessly performed longitudinally in this way is performed by receiving a round designation command for the number of rounds in which the effect is started.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not one round will start from now on based on the number of rounds specified in step S4852 (S4855). If the effect control microcomputer 91 does not start one round (NO in S4855), proceeds to step S4857, and if it starts one round (YES in S4855), the number of consecutive chans indicating the number of consecutive chans indicated by the continuous chan count counter. Set the winning symbol effect start command to start the effect and the winning symbol effect start command indicating the winning symbol related to the jackpot game being executed in the output buffer (S4856), and at the start of the round. End the process. When the set continuous chan count effect start command and winning symbol effect start command are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 indicates the continuous chan count effect start command. By displaying the continuous chan count image G9 (for example, FIG. 27 (B)) and the hit symbol image G8 (for example, FIG. 27 (B)) indicated by the winning symbol production start command on the display unit 7a. , Performs consecutive chan count production and winning design production.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not 10 rounds of the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol C to the jackpot symbol G will start from now on based on the jackpot symbol specified in step S4851 and the number of rounds specified in step S4852. Is determined (S4857). If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not the start of the 10 rounds of the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol C to the jackpot symbol G (NO in S4857), the process proceeds to step S4859, and the start of the 10 rounds of the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol C to the jackpot symbol G If there is (YES in S4857), set the end command to end the running right-handed notification effect, consecutive chan count effect, hit symbol effect, and round number notification effect in the output buffer (S4858), and process at the start of the round. To finish. When the set end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 has a right-handed notification image G6, a continuous change number image G9, a hit symbol image G8, and a round. By erasing the number image G7, the right-handed notification effect, the continuous chan number effect, the winning symbol effect, and the round number notification effect are completed.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not 15 rounds of the jackpot game of the jackpot symbol C will start from now on, based on the jackpot symbol specified in step S4851 and the number of rounds specified in step S4852 ( S4859). The effect control microcomputer 91 proceeds to step S4861 when it is not the start of 15 rounds of the jackpot game of jackpot symbol C (NO in S4859), and when it is the start of 15 rounds of the jackpot game of jackpot symbol C (YES in S4859). A right-handed notification effect start command for restarting the right-handed notification effect, a continuous-chan number production start command for restarting the continuous-chan number effect indicating the number of consecutive-chans indicated by the continuous-chan number counter, and a jackpot game being executed Set the hit symbol effect start command for restarting the hit symbol effect representing the hit symbol related to (S4860) in the output buffer, and end the round start processing. When the set right-handed notification effect start command, continuous-chan count effect start command, and winning symbol effect start command are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 moves to the right. By displaying the striking notification image G6, the continuous chan count image G9 of the continuous chan count indicating the continuous chan count effect start command, and the hit symbol image G8 indicated by the winning symbol production start command on the display unit 7a, the right-handed notification effect , Resume the continuous chan count production and the winning design production.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not 15 rounds of the jackpot game of the jackpot symbols A, B, and H will start from now on based on the jackpot symbol specified in step S4851 and the number of rounds specified in step S4852. Is determined (S4861). If the effect control microcomputer 91 does not start the 15 rounds of the jackpot game of the jackpot symbols A, B, and H (NO in S4861), the processing at the start of the round is completed, and the 15 rounds of the jackpot game of the jackpot symbols A, B, and H are completed. (YES in S4861), the second big winning opening winning counter is cleared (S4862), and the processing at the start of the round ends.

[Night RUSH rush suggestion effect judgment processing]
The night RUSH inrush suggestion effect determination process will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 to 66. In the night RUSH rush suggestion effect determination process, the effect control microcomputer 91 is currently in a jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, or jackpot symbol H based on the special symbol analysis result or the opening command. It is determined whether or not it is (S4901). If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not in a jackpot game based on winning the jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, or jackpot symbol H (NO in S4901), the process proceeds to step S4916, and the jackpot symbol A, jackpot symbol B, or jackpot symbol B, or , When a jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol H is in progress (YES in S4901), it is determined whether or not 14 rounds are currently being executed based on the round designation command (S4902).

If the effect control microcomputer 91 is not executing 14 rounds (NO in S4902), proceeds to step S4909, and if 14 rounds are being executed (YES in S4902), whether or not the V passage flag is ON. Is determined (S4903). This implies that even if the jackpot game is based on the winning of the jackpot symbols A, B, and H, if the player does not pass V before the start of the 14th round, the night RUSH will not be entered after the jackpot game. This is because the execution of the production is regulated (the night RUSH rush suggestion production is not executed). When the V-passing flag is not ON (NO in S4903), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rushing implied effect determination process, and when the V-passing flag is ON (YES in S4903), the second major winning opening The counter value of the winning counter is added by "1" (S4904), and whether the counter value of the second major winning opening winning counter is "5", that is, whether the game ball has won the fifth prize in the 14th round. Determine if not (S4905).

When the counter value of the second special winning opening winning counter is not "5" (NO in S4905), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rushing suggestion effect determining process, and the counter of the second large winning opening winning counter. When the value is "5" (YES in S4905), the night RUSH rush suggestion effect start command indicating the effect content of the knight RUSH rush suggestion effect is set in the output buffer (S4906), and the second big prize opening prize counter is cleared. (S4907), the night RUSH rush suggestion effect execution flag indicating that the knight RUSH rush suggestion effect has been executed is turned on (S4908), and the knight RUSH rush suggestion effect determination process ends.

In step S4909, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not 16 rounds are currently being executed based on the round designation command. When the effect control microcomputer 91 is not executing 16 rounds (NO in S4909), the night RUSH rush implied effect determination process is completed, and when 16 rounds are being executed (YES in S4909), the V passage flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is ON (S4910). Even if the jackpot game is based on the winning of the jackpot symbols A, B, and H, if V has not passed before the start of the 16th round, the knight RUSH will not be entered after the jackpot game, so the knight RUSH rush suggestion. This is because the execution of the production is regulated (the night RUSH rush suggestion production is not executed). When the V-passing flag is not ON (NO in S4910), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rushing effect determination process, and when the V-passing flag is ON (YES in S4910), the night RUSH rushing implication effect. It is determined whether or not the execution flag is ON, that is, whether or not the night RUSH rush implied effect has already been executed (S4911). This is to prevent the night RUSH rush suggestion effect from being executed multiple times.

When the night RUSH rushing suggestion effect execution flag is ON (YES in S4911), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rushing suggestion effect determination process, and when the night RUSH rushing suggestion effect execution flag is not ON (S4911). NO), the counter value of the 2nd big prize opening winning counter is added by "1" (S4912), and it is determined whether or not the counter value of the 2nd big winning opening winning counter is "5" (S4913).

When the counter value of the second special winning opening winning counter is not "5" (NO in S4913), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rush entry suggestion effect determining process, and the counter of the second large winning opening winning counter. When the value is "5" (YES in S4913), the night RUSH rush suggestion effect start command indicating the effect content of the knight RUSH rush suggestion effect is set in the output buffer (S4914), and the second big prize opening prize counter is cleared. Then (S4915), the night RUSH rush suggestion effect determination process is completed.

In step S4916, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the jackpot game is currently in progress based on the winning of the jackpot symbol C based on the special figure analysis result or the opening command (S4916). When the effect control microcomputer 91 is not in the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol C (NO in S4916), the night RUSH rushing suggestion effect determination process is completed, and the jackpot game based on the winning of the jackpot symbol C is in progress. (YES in S4916), it is determined whether or not 16 rounds are currently being executed based on the round specification command (S4917).

When the effect control microcomputer 91 is not executing 16 rounds (NO in S4917), the night RUSH rush implied effect determination process is completed, and when 16 rounds are being executed (YES in S4917), the V passage flag is set. It is determined whether or not it is ON (S4918). This is because even if the jackpot game is based on the winning of the jackpot symbol C, if the V is not passed before the start of the 16th round, the night RUSH will not be entered after the jackpot game, so the night RUSH rush suggestion effect is executed. This is because it regulates (does not execute the night RUSH rush suggestion effect). When the V-passing flag is not ON (NO in S4918), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rushing implied effect determination process, and when the V-passing flag is ON (YES in S4918), the second major winning opening The counter value of the winning counter is added by "1" (S4919), and it is determined whether or not the counter value of the second large winning opening winning counter is "5" (S4920).

When the counter value of the second large winning opening winning counter is not "5" (NO in S4920), the effect control microcomputer 91 ends the night RUSH rushing suggestion effect determining process, and the counter of the second large winning opening winning counter. When the value is "5" (YES in S4920), the night RUSH rush suggestion effect start command indicating the effect content of the knight RUSH rush suggestion effect is set in the output buffer (S4921), and the second big prize opening prize counter is cleared. Then (S4922), the night RUSH rush suggestion effect determination process is completed.

[Ending start processing]
As shown in FIG. 66, in the ending start processing, the effect control microcomputer 91 first confirms the effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot related to the jackpot game that has reached the ending (S4951), and analyzes the received ending command. Identify the type of jackpot symbol caused by the jackpot game that reached the ending (S4952), check the ON / OFF of the V pass flag (whether or not it passed V) (S4953), and produce the production that is performed at the start of the ending. Judgment of the content Performs the effect pattern judgment at the ending (S4954). As described above, the effects performed at the start of the ending include a night RUSH effect, an evening RUSH effect, and a frame movable body storage operation notification effect in the evening RUSH.

The ending effect pattern determination is performed using the ending effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 71, a plurality of ending effect pattern determination tables are provided in association with the effect mode at the time of winning the jackpot and the jackpot symbol. In each ending effect pattern determination table, the ending effect pattern is stored in association with ON / OFF of the V passing flag. In the ending effect pattern determination, the effect control microcomputer 91 first selects one end effect pattern determination table associated with the effect mode confirmed in step S4951 and the jackpot symbol specified in step S4952, and selects the table. The ON or OFF of the V passage flag is collated, the effect pattern at the end is determined, and the setting is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 94.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the ending effect start command indicating the ending effect pattern determined in step S4953 in the output buffer (S4955), and ends the ending start process. When the set ending effect start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4004), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 sends an image of the effect content indicated by the ending effect start command (FIG. 27 (A) and FIG. 31 (A)) are displayed on the display unit 7a.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the V-passing jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol C winning, with the end of the battle production as a round effect that can be executed even in the V non-passing jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol G winning. Then, when the V non-passing jackpot game ends, the recognizable evening RUSH rush ending effect is started, and then the revival effect is performed and the round game continues. By starting the ending effect for the evening RUSH rush, the player is a V-non-passing jackpot game in which the jackpot game being executed is a V-non-passing jackpot game that is more disadvantageous to the player than the V-passing jackpot game. In a state of disappointment, thinking that it was over, the round game continued, and a revival production suggesting that it was a V-passing jackpot game that was even more advantageous to the player was performed, so the ending production for the evening RUSH rush You can feel the joy of continuing the round game and improve the interest of the game, as compared with the case where the round game continues without the game being played.

Here, the battle effect is executed in the 1st to 9th rounds of the 1st long opening pattern, the ending effect for the evening RUSH is executed in the 10th to 14th rounds of the 1st short opening pattern, and the revival effect is executed in the 1st long opening pattern. It is running in 15 rounds of. In this way, the ending effect for the evening RUSH to mislead the player is performed in the round game of the first short open pattern in which it is practically difficult for the player to obtain the prize ball, so that the player is disadvantaged. It is possible to prevent wearing and suppress a decrease in the effect of the ending effect for the evening RUSH to mislead the player.

Further, since the ending effect for the evening RUSH is performed in the 10th to 16th rounds and the ending of the first short opening pattern in the jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol G, the time required for the game can be improved.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the V-passing jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol C winning, after a part of the ending effect for the evening RUSH that can be recognized as the end of the V-non-passing jackpot game is performed, a round effect is performed thereafter. The round game continues, and finally, in the ending, the ending effect for Night RUSH, which can recognize that the V-passing jackpot game ends, is all performed from the beginning. In this way, the revival production is performed after a part including the beginning of the ending production that announces the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the revival production is performed from the beginning, so that the player can receive the revival production in the middle of the ending production. It can make the player think that it has occurred and surprise the player. Therefore, the effect of the revival effect is enhanced. In addition, by performing only a part including the beginning of the ending effect before the revival effect, the player can understand that it is not the true ending effect, so that the player is confused and the effect is rather effective. It can be prevented from decreasing. Furthermore, by performing the ending effect from the beginning to the end at the end, it becomes clear that the jackpot game ends, so that it is possible to prevent the effect from being lowered.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the ending for the pseudo-evening RUSH, after the evening RUSH rush notification effect, the early stage (midway) of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed, and the revival effect is performed there. It can make the player feel more strongly as if the revival effect interrupted in the middle of the ending effect for the evening RUSH. Therefore, the hobby of the game is improved.

7. Other Modification Examples Hereinafter, the configuration modification of the gaming machine of the present invention described in the first embodiment will be described.

In the first embodiment, in the third jackpot game, the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH is performed over five round games of 10R to 14R, but the number and number of rounds for performing the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH. Is not limited to this. For example, the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH may be performed at 10R to 13R, and the revival effect may be started at the start of 14R. In this case, as the time for the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect to be performed becomes shorter, only the evening RUSH rush notification effect may be executed as the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect. Further, in the first embodiment, the start and end of the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH are synchronized with the start and end of the round game, but either or any of the start and end of the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH. May be played in the middle of a round game. For example, either the start and / or end of the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH may be the timing at which the opening of the large winning opening ends. Further, either or any of the start and end of the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH may be open or closed of the large winning opening.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the third jackpot game to the seventh jackpot game, the round game of the first short open pattern is started from 10 rounds, but the number of rounds to be started is not limited to 10 and is appropriately set. You may. For example, the round game of the first short open pattern may start from the 8th round. In this case, if the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH is started with the start of the 8th round, the pseudo-evening in the third big hit game is accompanied by a longer time for the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH. As the ending effect for RUSH, the evening RUSH rush notification effect and the frame movable body storage operation notification effect may be executed to the end.

Further, in the first embodiment, the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect is composed of a part including the beginning of the evening RUSH ending effect, which is the beginning of the evening RUSH rush notification effect and the frame movable body storage operation notification effect. However, the content of the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH is not limited to this. For example, the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH may be composed only of the evening RUSH rush notification effect. In this case, the pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect may be configured up to the middle of the evening RUSH rush notification effect, or may be configured up to the end. Further, the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH may be composed of the evening RUSH rush notification effect and the frame movable body storage operation notification effect up to the middle or the end. Further, the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH may be composed of the evening RUSH rush notification effect, the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, and the prepaid card alert effect. Further, the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH may be composed of all the ending effects for evening RUSH.

Further, the production content of the ending effect for evening RUSH is not limited to the first embodiment. The order of the effects constituting the ending effect for the evening RUSH of the first embodiment may be changed. Further, for example, the ending effect for evening RUSH may be composed of an evening RUSH rush notification effect and a prepaid card alert effect. In this case, the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH may be composed of the evening RUSH rush notification effect and the prepaid card alert effect halfway. Further, the ending effect for the evening RUSH may be composed of an evening RUSH rush notification effect, a CI effect, and a prepaid card alert effect. In this case, the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH may be configured to be halfway or the end of the evening RUSH rush notification effect and the CI effect.

Further, the production content of the ending effect for Night RUSH is not limited to the first embodiment. The order of the effects constituting the ending effect for Night RUSH of the first embodiment may be changed. For example, the ending effect for night RUSH may be performed in the order of night RUSH rush notification effect → frame movable body storage operation notification effect → prepaid card alert effect → CI effect. Further, for example, the ending effect for the night RUSH may be composed of a night RUSH rush notification effect and a prepaid card alert effect. Further, the ending effect for the night RUSH may be composed of a night RUSH rush notification effect, a CI effect, and a prepaid card alert effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, the CI effect is not performed in the ending effect for the evening RUSH at the time of the first hit, but it may be performed. In this case, it may be performed before the frame movable body storage operation notification effect as in the night RUSH ending, and after the frame movable body storage operation notification effect unlike the night RUSH ending (for example, frame movable body storage). It may be performed between the operation notification effect and the prepaid card alert effect or after the prepaid card alert effect). For example, if the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol G are the first hits, and if the CI effect is performed before the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, 16 after the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the 14th round is completed. A CI effect is performed until the end of the round, and when the ending is started, a frame movable body storage operation notification effect is performed, and then a prepaid card alert effect is performed. In this case, as the ending effect for the pseudo-evening RUSH, the CI effect may be executed halfway after the evening RUSH rush notification effect is performed from the beginning to the end. In addition, if the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol G are the first hits and the CI effect is performed after the frame movable body storage operation notification effect, 16 rounds will be performed after the opening of the second large prize opening 35 in the 14th round is completed. The frame movable body storage operation notification effect may be performed until the end, the CI effect may be performed when the ending starts, and then the prepaid card alert effect may be performed. In any case, the ending time is lengthened by the amount of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect and the CI effect that were not performed in the ending in the first embodiment.

Further, in the first embodiment, if V cannot be passed in the third big hit game, the night RUSH rush suggestion effect is not executed in the 16th round, but it may be executed in the same manner as in the case where V can be passed. Further, it may be executed under stricter conditions than when the V can be passed (for example, when the number of winnings in the second large winning opening 35 reaches 9 in the 16th round).

In addition, the ending effect for night RUSH, the ending effect for evening RUSH, the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH, the resurrection effect, the XX chance effect, the second AT launch notice effect, the second AT launch notification effect, the right-handed notification effect, the number of rounds effect, and the series. The specific production contents of the production such as the number of chan production and the winning pattern production are not limited to the first embodiment and can be appropriately set.

Further, in the first embodiment, the same ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH is executed depending on whether the jackpot symbol C is won in the normal game state or the jackpot symbol C is won in the time saving state, but the normal game It is also possible to perform a pseudo-evening RUSH ending effect having different effect contents depending on whether the jackpot symbol C is won in the state or the jackpot symbol C is won in the short time state. For example, the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH when the jackpot symbol C is won in a short time state is composed only of the evening RUSH rush notification effect, and in the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH, the early stage of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is executed. You can avoid it.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the jackpot symbol D to the jackpot symbol F are won in the time saving state, or when the jackpot symbol G is won and the V is not passed in the normal game state, the frame is movable as the ending effect for the evening RUSH. Although the early stage of the body storage operation notification effect is executed, it is also possible not to execute the early stage of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect.

Further, in the first embodiment, the frame movable body 600 is operated in the variable effect of the big hit winning, but the variable effect of the effect content in which the frame movable body 600 does not operate in the case of the big hit winning may be provided. In this case, it is possible to prevent the frame movable body storage operation notification effect from being performed in the ending effect and the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH. When the frame movable body storage operation notification effect is not performed, the ending time may be shortened by the effect time, and the effect time of the night RUSH rush notification effect or the evening RUSH rush notification effect may be lengthened by the effect time. You may.

Further, in the first embodiment, before the ending effect for night RUSH is performed, the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH including the early stage of the ending effect for evening RUSH is executed, but the ending effect for pseudo-evening RUSH is executed. At the timing when the above is performed, the pseudo-night RUSH ending effect including the early stage of the night RUSH ending effect may be performed. In this case, the ending effect for the pseudo-night RUSH may be configured up to the middle or the end of the night RUSH rush notification effect. Further, the ending effect for pseudo-night RUSH may be composed up to the middle or the end of the CI effect. Further, the ending effect for the pseudo-night RUSH may be configured up to the middle or the end of the frame movable body storage operation notification effect. Further, the ending effect for the pseudo-night RUSH may be configured up to the middle or the end of the prepaid card alert effect.

Further, in the first embodiment or the like, the specific area 37 is provided in the first big winning device 31, and the high probability state does not occur unless V is passed in the big hit game, but even if V is not passed, a special symbol lottery is performed. When a specific type of jackpot symbol is won and the stop display of the specific type of jackpot symbol is performed, it is possible to shift to a high probability state at the end of the jackpot game. In this case, the jackpot symbol that generates the V-passing jackpot game and the jackpot symbol of a specific type may be won. Further, for example, the first big winning device 31 is not provided, and as a condition for shifting to the high probability state, a specific type of big hit symbol is won, and a stop display of the specific type of big hit symbol is performed. It is also possible to make only things set. Further, the big winning opening control mode is the content of the first embodiment, but the specific area 37 is provided in the second big winning device 36, and the game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 is the specific area 37. In 16 rounds of the 1st jackpot game to the 3rd jackpot game and the 8th jackpot game, the specific area 37 opens V length, and in the 16 rounds of the 4th jackpot game to the 7th jackpot game, the specific area 37 may be set to open V short. In this case, the latent effect mode may be integrated with the time saving effect mode.

Further, in the first embodiment or the like, by winning a big hit in the big hit determination, a big hit game involving opening and closing of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is executed. A so-called "small hit game" may be provided as a game involving opening and closing of the winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35). The small hit game is executed by winning a "small hit" different from the big hit and the loss in the big hit determination. Then, it is desirable that the maximum opening time of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) in the small hit game is 1.8 seconds or less. In addition, the game state does not change with the end of the small hit game. That is, during and after the execution of the small hit game, the game state before the execution continues, and the execution of the small hit game does not affect the game state. That is, when a small hit is won, only a small hit game involving opening and closing of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the high probability number of times is set to 160 times, and the time saving number of times is set to 160 times (when V passes) and 80 times (when V does not pass), but these normal games The specified number of times of variable display of the special symbol for the gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the state is not limited and can be set as appropriate. For example, the high probability number of times may be set to 100 times, and the time saving number of times may be set to 100 times regardless of the presence or absence of V passage. In addition, the duration for the game state that is more favorable to the player than the normal game state is set based on other factors that are not the number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol such as the elapsed time after the jackpot game and the number of shots of the game ball. You may. Further, although the high probability number of times is not provided when the game is controlled in a high probability state after the big hit game, the V non-passing big hit is won with a predetermined probability (for example, 30%) even in the special figure 2 lottery. You may make it possible.

Further, in the first embodiment, when the big hit is won, the game is always controlled in the time saving state after the big hit game, but the game is not controlled in the time saving state after the big hit game (the game is controlled in the non-time saving state). May be provided. Then, for example, the game may be controlled in a non-time saving state in both the night RUSH and the evening RUSH of the first embodiment.

It is also possible to apply the game machine of the present invention to a slot machine, an arrange ball machine, another ball game machine such as a sparrow ball game machine, and the like.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display unit 20 ... 1st start port 22 ... 2nd start port 23 ... Electric chew 30 ... 1st big prize opening 31 ... 1st big prize device 35 ... 2nd big prize Mouth 36 ... Second prize winning device 68 ... Release button 80 ... Main control board 81 ... Game control microcomputer 82 ... CPU
83 ... ROM
84 ... RAM
91 ... Microcomputer for production control 92 ... CPU
93 ... ROM
94 ... RAM
100 ... Image control board 102 ... CPU
600 ... Frame movable body

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of identification information when the start condition is satisfied, and when a specific result is derived from the variable display, a special game that is advantageous to the player is performed.
Variable winning means that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, a special game control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means opens and closes in a predetermined pattern a plurality of times, and
In the special game, the effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect is provided.
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
In the first special game, the special game control means executes a second round game after executing a first round game, and then executes a third round game.
The effect control means
With the end of the first special game, it is possible to execute the first special game end effect that can recognize that the first special game ends, and with the end of the second special game. , Unlike the first special game end effect, it is possible to execute the second special game end effect that can recognize that the second special game ends.
In the first special game, when the second round game is being executed, the second special game end effect is executed, and when the third round game is being executed, the special game is performed. gaming machine, wherein the execution child to continue suggesting effect suggests that continued. It is a gaming machine that can execute variable display of identification information when the start condition is satisfied, and when a specific result is derived from the variable display, a special game that is advantageous to the player is performed.
Variable winning means that can be opened and closed,
In the special game, a special game control means capable of executing a round game in which the variable winning means opens and closes in a predetermined pattern a plurality of times, and
In the special game, the effect control means capable of executing a predetermined effect is provided.
The special game includes a first special game that is relatively advantageous to the player and a second special game that is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
In the second special game, the special game control means executes the first round game, then executes the second round game, and then the end period without opening and closing the variable winning means elapses. The second special game was completed by
The effect control means
With the end of the first special game, it is possible to execute the first special game end effect that can recognize that the first special game ends, and with the end of the second special game. , Unlike the first special game end effect, it is possible to execute the second special game end effect that can recognize that the second special game ends.
In the first special game, the second special game end effect is executed, then the continuation suggestion effect suggesting that the special game continues is executed, and then the first special game end effect is executed. Is possible,
A gaming machine characterized in that, in the second special game, the second special game end effect is performed from the second round game to the end period .