JP6845660B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, in particular, launches a game medium and performs a first variation display by a first variation display means or a second variation display by a second variation display means, and the first variation is displayed. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific state that is advantageous to the player based on the display result of the display or the second variable display.

Generally known as this type of game machine, a game medium (game ball, etc.) is launched, and the first variation display by the first variation display means or the second variation display by the second variation display means. The display is performed, and based on the display results of these variable displays, the game medium is controlled to a specific state (big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, and the game medium is a predetermined state such as a V winning area in a predetermined state such as a small hit. There were some that could be controlled to a specific state even based on entering the area (Patent Document 1).

In such a game machine, a first hold storage for the first variation display and a second hold storage for the second variation display are performed, and control for executing the variation display based on these hold memories is performed. It is done.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-236880 (paragraph 0595, etc.)

However, in such Patent Document 1, when there is a hold memory such as a first hold memory and a second hold memory in a specific state, it is particularly disclosed that an effect based on the hold memory is performed. However, for example, it is not possible to improve the interest of the game based on the relationship between the specific state and the reserved memory.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game based on the relationship between a specific state and a reserved memory. ..

The gaming machine of the means A launches the game medium, performs the first variation display by the first variation display means or the second variation display by the second variation display means, and displays the first variation display or the second variation display. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific state that is advantageous to the player based on the result.
A predetermined state control means capable of controlling a predetermined state different from the specific state, and
Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the predetermined area in the predetermined state, the specific state control means capable of controlling the specific state and the specific state control means.
After the end of the specific state, until the end condition is satisfied, the high-frequency state control means capable of controlling the high-frequency state in which the second variation display is more likely to be executed than the normal state, and the high-frequency state control means.
A first hold storage means for storing the first hold information for the first variable display that has not been started yet,
A second hold storage means for storing the second hold information for the second variable display that has not been started yet,
A state determining means for determining whether to control to the specific state or to control to the predetermined state, and
An end effect means for executing an end effect according to the end of the specific state, and an end effect means.
In the case of the predetermined state, the first size notifies that the game medium is to enter the predetermined area, and in the specific state, the first size is to allow the game medium to enter the predetermined area. A notification means that notifies with a second size larger than the halfbeak,
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
The effect control means including the end effect means and controlling the effect based on the command information transmitted by the game control means is provided.
The state determining means determines the predetermined state at a rate higher than the rate determined in the specific state in the second hold information.
When the end effect is executed in response to the end of the specific state that is not controlled by the high frequency state after the end, the end effect means produces an effect pattern of the end effect depending on the presence or absence of the second hold information. Different,
The effect control means
When the second suspension information upon receiving the instruction information indicating the end of the particular state of uncontrolled to the high frequency state after completion of pre-Symbol particular state is stored in the second holding memory means, game A promotion effect that promotes the entry of the medium into the predetermined area is executed in a predetermined mode during the end effect.
Not stored in the second holding information the second holding storage unit when receiving the instruction information indicating the end of the specific state that is not controlled in the high frequency state after the end of the previous SL specific state, the ends When the second hold information is stored in the second hold storage means during the execution of the effect, the promotion effect is executed in a mode different from the predetermined mode.
When the command information indicating the end of the specific state that is not controlled by the high frequency state is received after the end of the specific state, the second hold information is not stored in the second hold storage means, and the end effect If the second hold information is not stored in the second hold storage means during the execution of, the promotion effect is not executed and the end of the specific state is notified.
It is characterized by that.
Further, the gaming machine of the means 1 launches a game medium (game ball or the like) and displays the first variation by the first variation display means (first special symbol display 8a or the like) or the second variation display means (first variation display means). 2 Special symbol display 8b, etc.) is used to display the second variation, and based on the display result of the first variation display or the second variation display, a game that can be controlled to a specific state (big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player. It is a machine (pachinko game machine 1 etc.)
Predetermined state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S308 to S310 in FIG. 9, S139 to S141 in FIG. 12, etc.) that can be controlled to a predetermined state (small hit game state, etc.) different from the specific state.
A specific state control means (game control) that can be controlled to the specific state based on the fact that the game medium has entered the predetermined area (V winning area 870 or the like in the V determination winning device 87) in the predetermined state (V winning or the like). Microcomputer 560, S310, S305-S307 in FIG. 9, S441-S457 in FIG. 16 and the like)
After the specific state ends, until the end condition is satisfied, the high-frequency state control means (game control microcomputer) that can control the high-frequency state (high-base state, etc.) in which the second variation display is more likely to be executed than in the normal state. Computer 560, S307, S301 to S304 in FIG. 9, S1645, S169 in FIG. 13, etc.)
A first hold storage means (game control microcomputer 560, RAM 55, first hold storage buffer, etc.) for storing the first hold information for the first variation display that has not been started yet.
A second hold storage means (game control microcomputer 560, RAM 55, second hold storage buffer, etc.) for storing the second hold information for the second variation display that has not been started yet.
State determining means for determining whether or not to control to the specific state and whether or not to control to the predetermined state (game control microcomputer 560, S300 in FIG. 9, S60, S61, S76, S77 in FIG. 11 and the like). When,
It is provided with an end effect means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S807 in FIG. 18, etc.) that executes an end effect (big hit end effect) in response to the end of the specific state.
The state determining means determines the predetermined state at a high rate in the second hold information (FIGS. 5A, 5B, etc.).
When the end effect is executed in response to the end of the specific state (normal jackpot game state, etc.) that is not controlled to the high frequency state after the end, the end effect means depends on the presence or absence of the second hold information. Therefore, the effect pattern of the end effect is different (in the "configuration example in which the small hit explanation effect is performed based on the second hold memory at the time of the normal big hit end effect", when there is the memory information of the second hold memory, the small hit explanation effect is produced. Is executed, and when there is no stored information in the second hold memory, the small hit explanation effect is not executed, etc.).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, when the end effect of the specific state is executed, the effect pattern of the end effect is different depending on the presence or absence of the second hold information, so that the relationship between the specific state and the hold memory is established. Based on this, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The end effect means makes a difference whether or not to execute an effect pattern for explaining the specific state based on the game medium entering the predetermined area, depending on the presence or absence of the second hold information (“normally”. In the "configuration example in which the small hit explanation effect is performed based on the second hold memory at the time of the big hit end effect", when there is the storage information of the second hold memory, the small hit explanation effect is executed, and when there is no memory information of the second hold memory. Does not perform a small hit explanation effect, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to promote the player to launch the game medium into a predetermined area.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or the above (2)
A game control means (such as a game control microcomputer 560) that controls the progress of the game, and
It is provided with an effect control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) that controls the effect based on the command information (effect control command) transmitted by the game control means.
The effect control means includes the end effect means (S807, etc. in FIG. 18).
When the command information for commanding the end of the specific state is received, the end effect means can change the effect pattern of the end effect based on specific information other than the command information. (In the "configuration example in which the small hit explanation effect is performed based on the second hold memory at the time of the normal big hit end effect", the effect control microcomputer 100 is the effect control microcomputer 100 in addition to the big hit end (1 to 4) designated command. Based on the data related to the second hold storage information stored in the RAM 103 on the side, it is determined whether or not to execute the small hit explanation effect).

According to such a configuration, the control load of the game control means can be reduced.
(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
A game control means (such as a game control microcomputer 560) that controls the progress of the game, and
It is provided with an effect control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) that controls the effect based on the command information (effect control command) transmitted by the game control means.
The effect control means includes the end effect means (S807, etc. in FIG. 18).
When the command information for instructing the end of the specific state is received, the end effect means makes the effect pattern of the end effect different depending on the presence or absence of the second hold information at the time of the reception (the first). 2 When there is a hold memory, the small hit explanation effect is executed, and when there is no second hold memory, the small hit explanation effect is not executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the frequency of making the effect pattern of the end effect different.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
A game control means (such as a game control microcomputer 560) that controls the progress of the game, and
It is provided with an effect control means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, etc.) that controls the effect based on command information (effect control command, etc.) transmitted by the game control means.
The effect control means includes the end effect means (S807, etc. in FIG. 18).
When the command information for instructing the end of the specific state is received, the end effect means does not have the second hold information at the time of the reception, and the second hold information is not available during the subsequent execution of the end effect. (To the right of an extremely large size) that is different from the effect pattern of the end effect (small hit explanation effect, etc.) that is executed when the second hold information is present when the command information is received. The effect of promoting the game medium to enter the predetermined area (small hit right-handed promotion notification effect, etc.) is executed by the image of the pointing arrow or the like.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the frequency with which the effect patterns of the end effects are different.

It is a front view which looked at the pachinko machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the hit type table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in the main board (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the hit determination table and the jackpot type determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation example of the 1st and 2nd special symbols in a short-term time reduction. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows the start port switch passing process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit opening preprocessing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart which shows the small hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process process. It is a timing chart which shows the control example of the hitting ball promotion effect executed by the hitting ball promotion effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the hitting ball promotion effect processing. It is a figure which shows the hit type table in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit type determination table in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol stop processing by 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit end processing in 3rd Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the structure when a pachinko game machine and a test apparatus are connected.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Although a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of the gaming machine, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine, and other gaming machines such as coin gaming machines may be used.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game frame (not shown) attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable, and a game frame that can be opened and closed. It has a glass door frame 2 formed in the shape of a frame.

On the lower surface of the glass door frame, there is a ball hitting plate (upper plate) 3. At the bottom of the hit ball supply plate 3, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing a game ball as a game medium that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 3, and when the game ball as a game medium is launched from the hit ball launcher as a hit ball. A ball striking operation handle (operation knob) 5 to be operated is provided. A game board 6 having a game area 7 on which the driven game ball can flow down is detachably attached to the back of the glass door frame 2. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7. In the game area 7, some of the game nails are shown. The hitting ball launching device is driven by a launching motor, and the force for launching the game ball (launching intensity) is adjusted according to the rotation operation position of the hitting ball operating handle 5. As a result, the player can launch the game ball aiming at a desired place in the game area 7.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of variablely displaying (also referred to as variable display) an effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. In the game area 7, the first path of the flow path in which the game ball flows down is mainly provided in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first of the flow paths in which the game ball flows down. A second route different from the first route is mainly provided in the area on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

Hitting the game ball into the left side area (left game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the first path is called left-handed hitting. Hitting the game ball into the right side area (right game area) of the effect display device 9 in order to allow the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed hitting. Since the first route is a route in which the game ball can flow down by driving the game ball on the left side of the game area 7, it may be called a left-handed route. Further, the second path is a path in which the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7, and therefore may be called a right-handed path.

The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, and the like.

The game ball launched from the ball launching device in response to the operation of the ball striking handle 5 and driven into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. As a result, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area. Further, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, by being guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the game ball to the left game area.

The first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure through which a game ball hit into the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning opening switch 13a is provided inside the first starting winning opening 13a as a switch for detecting the entered game ball.

A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, and a V-determined winning device 87 are provided as a structure in which a game ball hit into the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. The variable winning ball device 15 has a second starting winning opening 14 in which a game ball can be won. Further, as a switch for detecting the game balls that have entered each of them, a gate switch 32a is inside the gate 32, and a second start winning opening switch 14a is inside the second starting winning opening 14, and a V determination winning device. A V winning switch 87a and a V determination count switch 15a are provided inside the 87, respectively. Hereinafter, the winning (entering) of the game ball into the first starting winning opening 13 is also referred to as the first starting winning, and the winning (entering) of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14 is also referred to as the second starting winning.

A game ball (starting winning ball) enters (wins) in the first starting winning opening 13 as a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) It is a possible winning opening structure. A game ball (starting winning ball) enters (wins) in the second starting winning opening 14 as a starting winning device for starting the variable display (variable display) of the second special symbol as the variable display means (variable display means). ) It is a possible winning opening structure.

The gate 32 is a gate structure through which a game ball can enter (pass). When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal design will be described later. In the left game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the first starting prize opening 13 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the first start winning opening 13, the player may hit the game ball to the left. Further, in the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the second starting prize opening 14 and the gate 32 of the winning opening structures. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 14 and the gate 32, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the right game area may enter the first start winning opening 13, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is struck in the left game area. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls will enter them. On the contrary, there is a possibility that the game ball hit in the left game area may enter the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the possibility is right. It is desirable to make it extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the game area will enter them.

As will be described later, the V-determination winning device 87 is a device for determining the V-winning of a game ball, which is a condition for generating a large hit when a small hit occurs.

The V-determination winning device 87 is made of a transparent member, and it is possible to visually recognize how the game ball passes through the inside. The V-judgment winning device 87 is provided with a width at which a game ball can pass in the front-rear direction, and walls are provided on both sides (front side and back side) of a passage that is inclined from right to left and extends in the left-right direction. A portion is provided, and a guide path through which the game ball is guided is formed along the passage. On the right side (entrance side) of the taxiway, an operating port is formed as an opening in which about one game ball can be won by opening for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) when a small hit occurs. Has been done. The portion of the taxiway where the actuation port is not formed forms a fixed passage called a fixed portion 873. At a position where the operating port can be opened and closed, a movable portion 872 that can move forward and backward on the operating port is provided.

The movable portion 872 is driven by the solenoid 22, and can move forward and backward to open and close the operation port. When the operating port is closed due to the state of the movable portion 872, the game ball can pass through the upper surfaces of the movable portion 872 and the fixed portion 873 as a taxiway, and is guided from the right end to the left end on the guideway and falls from the left end. To do. When the operating port is opened due to the operating state of the movable portion 872, the operating port opens in the taxiway, so that the game ball guided to the taxiway can fall from the operating port into the V-judgment winning device 87. Become.

Inside the V-judgment winning device 87 (operating port), the V winning area 870 as a specific area and the non-specific area 871 other than the specific area are the bottoms as a winning area in which the game ball entering from the operating port can win. It is provided on the side. The V winning area 870 is provided at the center of the bottom of the V determination winning device 87 in the left-right direction. Non-specific areas 871 are provided on both sides of the V winning area 870.

The operation port and the V winning area 870 are provided at positions separated from each other in the left-right direction. When the game ball enters the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87 from the operating port when the operating port is open, the game machine falls inside the V-judgment winning device 87, for example, from the upper right side to the lower left side. .. The falling mode when the ball falls is irregular depending on the motion mode such as the momentum when the game ball enters the operating port. The internal space of the V-judgment winning device 87 is configured (designed) so that about one-fifth of the falling game balls can enter the V-winning area 870. As a result, in the V determination winning device 87, the game balls that have entered the operating port can enter the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1 in 5 balls.

Among the game balls that have entered the inside of the V determination winning device 87 from the operating port, the game balls that have entered the V winning area 870 are detected by the V winning switch 87a. Further, a V determination count switch 15a is provided below the V winning switch 87a. All of the game balls that have entered the V winning area 870 and the game balls that have deviated from the V winning area and entered the non-specific area 871 are detected by the V determination count switch 15a. In this way, all the game balls that have entered the inside of the V determination winning device 87 from the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 are detected by the V determination count switch 15a.

When a small hit occurs and the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened, the game ball wins in the V-winning area 870 and the game ball is detected by the V-winning switch 87a during a predetermined valid period. , The condition for generating a big hit is satisfied, and the game is controlled to a big hit game state.

The following are examples of modifications that allow a game ball of about 1/5 to enter the V winning area 870. For example, a predetermined obstacle (structure) may be provided inside the V determination winning device 87 so that the entering game ball is guided to the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1/5. Further, the internal structure of the V-judgment winning device 87 is configured so that the game ball that has entered the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87 always enters the V-winning area 870 when a small hit occurs. The opening time of the operating port may be controlled to an opening time (for example, 1 second, etc.) in which the game ball can win a prize in the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 with a selection ratio of about 1/5 (conversely). Open the operating port with an opening time (0.5 seconds, etc.) that makes it impossible to win a prize at the operating port at a selection rate of about 4/5). Further, a distribution member for distributing the game balls to the V winning area 870 and the non-specific area 871 is provided inside the V determination winning device 87, and the entered game balls are distributed to the V winning area 870 at a ratio of about 1/5. The operation of the sorting member may be controlled as described above.

The variable winning ball device 15 is a variable winning ball device that changes between an advantageous state (open state) for a player who can enter a game ball and a disadvantageous state (closed state) for a player who cannot enter a game ball. A tulip-shaped open wing piece (a pair of left and right shapes) is provided at the entrance, and a stopper member is provided above the open wing piece to limit the entry of the game ball when the open wing piece is closed. Has been done. The open wing piece is driven by the solenoid 16. The variable winning ball device 15 changes from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player by opening the variable winning ball device 15 for a certain period of time (for example, 1 second) when the display result of the normal symbol is hit. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is closed, it may be difficult to win a prize, but it may be possible to win a prize (that is, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize). Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

In the right game area, game nails are planted so that the game ball is guided to the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, when aiming to allow the game ball to enter the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87, the player may hit the game ball to the right.

It should be noted that the game ball struck in the left game area may enter either the variable winning ball device 15 or the V determination winning device 87, but from the viewpoint of game playability, the game ball may enter either of the variable winning ball device 15 and the V determination winning device 87. It is desirable that the possibility is extremely low compared to the possibility that the game balls hit in the right game area enter them.

Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 capable of displaying various effects such as an effect corresponding to a variable display of a special symbol is provided. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner as a variable display means for variablely displaying the special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them. A device 8a and a second special symbol display 8b that variablely displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them are provided.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is composed of a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD). On the display screen of the effect display device 9, various images such as the variation display of the effect symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each are displayed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A display area is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area (design display area) for variable display of three decorative (also called decorative symbols) production symbols (also called decorative symbols) of "left", "middle", and "right". Is formed.

Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing the variation display of the first special symbol, the effect display device 9 executes the effect display along with the variation display, and the second special symbol display 8b is the second. (2) When the variable display of the special symbol is being executed, if the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display (variable display unit). I have something to do.

In this embodiment, the case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided is shown, but the gaming machine may include only one special symbol indicator. If only one special symbol display is provided, only one starting winning opening may be provided. Further, even if only one special symbol display is provided, two (plural) starting winning openings are provided, and when a game ball wins a prize in any of the starting winning openings, one special symbol display is provided. You may control the variable display. Further, when two (plural) special symbol indicators are provided, one start winning opening is provided, and the two special symbol indicators are variablely displayed in a predetermined order (for example, the two special symbol indicators are variablely displayed for each start winning prize). Control may be performed (such as switching a special symbol display).

Below the game area 7, a jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided. In the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a right-handed game ball is guided by a game nail planted in the right game area. Further, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is configured so that the game ball does not enter from the left game area due to the planted state of the game nail.

The jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided with a jackpot whose front surface is covered with a rectangular door. When a jackpot occurs, the solenoid 21 tilts the door forward about the bottom to reveal the jackpot. (Opens). Inside the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, a count switch 23 for detecting the entered game ball is provided. The winning route to the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is provided by a game nail or other structure so that the winning ball can be won in the big winning opening only when the game ball is driven into the right game area. It is restricted.

It should be noted that regardless of whether the game ball is hit in either the left game area or the right game area, it may be possible to win a prize in the large winning opening.

When a game ball wins in any of the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the V-judgment winning device 87, a predetermined number of prize balls are awarded accordingly. Is paid out. The prize ball may be paid out even when the game ball passes through the gate 32. Further, at least one of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be prevented from being paid out even if the game ball wins.

At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out opening 26 in which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in. Further, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right upper parts and the lower left and right lower parts on the outside of the game area 7. A frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the game area 7.

The jackpot is when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol (big hit display result) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, respectively. Occurs in. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. When a big hit is decided by a lottery based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 14, the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b.

The big hit also occurs when the game ball that entered when the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is open due to the small hit gaming state enters the V winning area 870. Hereinafter, when the game ball enters the V winning area 870 and is detected by the V winning switch 87a, it is referred to as V winning. The small hit is a hit at which the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened, and a big hit can be generated on condition that the V winning is given. In the V-determination winning device 87, the gaming state in which the operating port is open is referred to as a "small hit gaming state". Then, in the small hit game state, the big hit generated based on the V winning of the game ball is called "big hit via small hit". On the other hand, the jackpot game state based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as "big hit by special symbol".

The jackpot gaming state is a specific gaming state (advantageous state) that is advantageous to the player, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is repeatedly controlled to repeat the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times. In the repetitive continuous control, the state in which the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is open (the jackpot is opened) is called a round. Repeated continuous control is also called round control.

In the jackpot game state, after the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, a predetermined end condition of the open state (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined number (for example, 10) has elapsed. It will be closed according to the establishment of the opening end condition) that the winning ball has been generated. Then, when the opening end condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot game state reaches the predetermined upper limit of 15 rounds (final round).

In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition), which is the execution condition of the variation display, is satisfied (for example, the game ball After passing through (including winning) the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as the starting winning area), the start condition of the variation display (for example, the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol). It is started based on the fact that the display is not executed and the jackpot game is not executed), and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. In addition, the passing of the game ball means that the game ball has passed through a pre-determined area such as a winning opening or a gate as a winning area, and a concept including that the game ball has entered (winned) in the winning opening. Is. Further, the derivation display of the display result means that the symbol (example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed (confirmed display).

Further, with respect to the variable display in which the start condition is not yet satisfied even though the game ball has entered the starting area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, within a predetermined upper limit number. The storage of information on the variable display for which the start condition has not yet been satisfied is called hold storage. The term "holding memory" is also used to indicate (specify) the information held on hold. Hold memory is also called start memory or start winning memory.

For the first special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the first hold memory as the hold memory based on the entry of the game ball into the first start winning opening 13. With respect to the second special symbol, the variable display is executed based on the second reserved memory as the reserved memory based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening 14. When a jackpot occurs in the state where such a first hold memory or a second hold memory exists, the hold memory that existed before the occurrence of the jackpot is maintained as it is, and is displayed in a variable manner after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Used for.

When the second start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 14, even if there is a hold memory of the first start prize, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start prize is prioritized and executed. Will be done. In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Above the first special symbol display 8b and the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second display composed of one indicator that displays the number of valid winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the number of second reserved storages. A special symbol hold storage display 18b is provided. The second special symbol holding storage display 18b lights the second special symbol holding storage display 18b every time there is a valid start prize, and every time the variation display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b is turned on. The second special symbol hold storage display 18b is turned off.

Above the second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a first special symbol hold storage display consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of valid winning balls entered in the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold storage number. A vessel 18a is provided. The first special symbol hold storage display 18a increases the number of lit indicators by 1 each time there is a valid start prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lit indicators is reduced by one.

On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variablely displaying normal symbols that can identify each of them is provided. In this embodiment, the ordinary symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variablely displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9 in a variable manner. Further, the small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

When the game ball passes through the gate 32, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. It is a hit when the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol, for example, symbol "7"), and the variable winning ball device 15 is limited to a predetermined time from a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player. It changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes through the gate 32, the normal symbol hold storage display 41 increases the number of lit LEDs by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of lit LEDs is reduced by 1.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a stick controller 122 that can be grasped by the player and tilted in a plurality of directions (front-back, left-right). The stick controller 122 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation by a player holding the operation stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, a left hand) and pushing and pulling the stick controller 122 with a predetermined operating finger (for example, the index finger). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) is provided, and inside the operation stick of the stick controller 122, a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided. Is built-in. Further, an inclination direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting an inclination operation with respect to the operation stick is provided inside the main body of the lower plate at the lower part of the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 has a built-in vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, for example, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, above the stick controller 122) on the upper surface of the upper plate main body. A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from the player can be detected mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. Inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 120, a push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 is provided.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player changes by firing a game ball so as to properly use "left-handed" aiming at the left game area and "right-handed" aiming at the right game area according to the game situation. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. The flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described below.

When the player is seated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first strikes the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13. Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed and the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the game is switched from left-handed to right-handed and aimed at the open big hit variable winning ball device 20. .. After the jackpot game state is completed, a right-handed promotion notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a display such as "Aim to the right" is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

During the big hit game state, the game is performed in which the open big hit variable winning ball device 20 is aimed by right-handed hitting. During the jackpot game state, a right-handed promotion notification is performed. After the end of the big hit game state, if the time is shortened, which will be described later, the game is continued by right-handed. After the jackpot game is completed, if the time saving state is reached, the time saving notification for notifying that the time saving state is started is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9. In addition, right-handed promotion notification is also performed during the time saving state. If the time is not shortened after the jackpot game state ends, the right-handed promotion notification executed during the jackpot game state ends, and the game ball wins the first start winning opening 13 by switching from right-handed to left-handed. Play the game as you do. If the time is not shortened, a left-handed promotion notification (also referred to as a left-handed notification) is provided on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to return to left-handedness and play the game. You may.

During the time saving state after the big hit game is completed, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 14 by right-handed. If a game ball wins in the second starting winning opening 14, and the display result is a big hit (a big hit with a special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 while hitting right. Further, if the game ball wins the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is the small hit display result, the operating opening of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the small hit game state, so that the V is left hit. The game is performed aiming at the judgment winning device 87. At the start of the small hit game state, the small hit start notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state is started. Further, when the small hit game state is controlled, the small hit is executed before the operation port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened according to the small hit, as will be described later, depending on the specific timing (depending on the game situation). Right-handed promotion notification is also performed at the start timing of the hit display or a predetermined timing before the small hit display is executed.).

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open due to the small hit game state, the game ball falls from the operating port into the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87, enters the V-judgment winning area 870, and is detected. When a V prize occurs, a big hit via a small hit occurs. When a V-winning occurs, a V-winning notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V-winning has occurred. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, a small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the big hit game state, so that the player plays the game aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 while hitting right.

In addition, when the game is aimed at the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit game state, if the game ball does not enter the V winning area 870 but enters the non-specific area 871 other than the V winning area 870, No big hits occur. When the V prize does not occur during the small hit game state in this way, the V prize failure notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V prize has failed. Further, at the end of the small hit game state, a small hit end notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the small hit game state has ended. Then, after the end of the small hit game state, when the time saving state continues, the player continues to play the game aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 while hitting right. When the time saving state ends, the game is switched from right-handed to left-handed so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13. At the end of the time-saving state, a time-saving end notification for notifying that the time-saving has ended on the screen of the effect display device 9 and a left-handed promotion notification for urging the player to return to the left-handed play and play the game are performed.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table, the hit occurrence condition, the control state after the hit (game state), the number of times of opening in the hit (the number of rounds), and the opening time of each round in the hit are shown for each type of hit. In this embodiment, small hits, 8R normal big hits, 2R time saving big hits, 8R time saving big hits, and 15R time saving big hits are provided as hit types.

The small hit occurs when the game ball wins a prize in the second starting winning opening 14 provided in the variable winning ball device 15, and the display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit symbol. Judgment as to whether or not to make the display result of the special symbol a small hit symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (small hit determination of the special symbol). When a small hit occurs, a small hit game state is established, and the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is opened in an opening pattern in which the number of times of opening is one and the opening time is one second. The game control state (big hit probability, small hit probability, base, which will be described later) after the end of the small hit game state is the same as before the small hit.

When the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 is open, a game ball is successfully won in the operating port, and the game ball enters the V-winning area 870 inside the V-judgment winning device 87, a big hit occurs. The big hit via such a small hit includes an 8R normal big hit and a 15R time-saving big hit.

In the 8R normal big hit, a V prize occurs when the V judgment winning device 87 is opened when the display result of the first and second special symbols becomes a big hit symbol or when the display result becomes a small hit by the second special symbol. Occurs when Judgment as to whether or not to make the display result of the variable display of the special symbol a big hit symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (big hit determination of the special symbol). In addition, the type of jackpot is performed in advance by another random number lottery. When the 8R normal jackpot occurs, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the jackpot game state is entered. In the 8R normal jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened eight times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the 8R normal jackpot ends, it becomes a normal state that is not controlled by the time saving state.

Here, the time saving state will be described. The time saving state is an example of a special gaming state (advantageous state) that is advantageous for the player. The time saving state is a control state in which the fluctuation time (variation display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) is shortened as compared with the non-time saving state (normal state). In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the effect symbol is shortened, so that when the time saving state is reached, an effective start winning prize is likely to occur and a big hit game may be performed. Increase.

In the time saving state, by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 is increased, and the winning of the variable winning ball device 15 is facilitated ( It is controlled to a high base state (higher approach, higher frequency).

Here, the "base" is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning of the number of shot balls. The "high base state" is a state in which active control is performed to increase this ratio. On the other hand, a state in which such control is not performed is a "low base state". Such control is realized, for example, as a control for increasing the occurrence of a start winning prize that triggers the start of fluctuation of a special symbol. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the variable winning ball device 15 (so-called electric tulip) can be opened by increasing the opening frequency and the number of times of opening, or by lengthening the opening time of one time. It can be realized as a control that facilitates winning. Such control is also called "electric chew support control". That is, the high base state is variable by increasing the frequency with which the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 15 by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 that triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol is opened. This is a control state in which winning a prize in the winning ball device 15 is facilitated (higher approach, higher frequency).

Further, high-base control (electric chew support control) will be described in detail. High-base control (electric chew support control) is a control that shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) so that the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening). Control), control to increase the probability that the stop symbol of the normal symbol becomes a hit symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (ordinary electric accessory) (opening time extension control), and , Control is performed to increase the number of times the variable winning ball device is opened, which triggers a change in the special symbol (control to increase the number of times of opening). When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device, which triggers the fluctuation of the special symbol, is open is higher than when the control is not performed, so that the game ball is started. It becomes easier to win a prize (it becomes easier to satisfy the execution conditions of the variable display in the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9).

Further, the 2R time saving big hit occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes the big hit symbol. When a 2R time-saving big hit occurs, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the big hit game state is entered. In the 2R time-saving jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened twice, and the opening time of one round is 0.5 seconds. The 2R time-saving jackpot is a jackpot in which it is impossible to win a game ball in an advantageous state because the opening time of one round is 0.5 seconds. When the 2R time reduction jackpot is completed, the time reduction state (short-term time reduction state described later) is set in which the fluctuation display time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation display time in the normal time. In the time saving state (short-term time saving state) due to the 2R time saving jackpot, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 5 times or the total number of times of variation display number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 times. It ends when the condition is met. Here, the 2R time saving jackpot does not occur from the variable display of the second special symbol.

The 2R time saving jackpot may be generated based on the variation display of the second special symbol. In addition, since the opening time of one round is 0.5 seconds, the 2R time-saving jackpot is set so that the winning of the game ball cannot be expected in an advantageous state and the winning ball is not paid out in many cases. The opening time of the round may be lengthened so that the game ball can be won and the prize ball can be paid out. In this way, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player is forced to make an additional investment because there is no game ball to be launched even though the player is in a short time state.

Further, the 8R time saving jackpot occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes the jackpot symbol. When the 8R time-saving big hit occurs, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the big hit game state is entered. In the jackpot game state of the 8R time saving jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened eight times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the big hit game state of the 8R time saving big hit ends, the time saving state is set. The time saving state after the end of the 8R time saving jackpot is a time saving state (a long time saving state described later) that continues until the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times.

Further, the 15R time saving big hit occurs when the display result of the first and second special symbols becomes a big hit symbol, or when there is a V prize in the small hit game state by the second special symbol. When a 15R time-saving big hit occurs, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the big hit game state is entered. In the jackpot game state of the 15R time saving jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened 15 times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds. When the big hit game state of the 15R time saving big hit ends, the time saving state is set. The time-saving state after the end of the 15R time-saving jackpot is a time-saving state (a long-time-saving state described later) that continues until the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100 times.

Here, after the 2R time saving big hit, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 5 times or the end condition that the total number of times of variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 times is satisfied. A time reduction in which the number of time reductions is relatively short, which sometimes ends, is called a short time reduction. In addition, long-term time reduction is defined as a relatively long time reduction that continues until the total number of variable display times between the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100, such as the 8R time reduction jackpot and the 15 hour reduction jackpot. It is called. The short-term time reduction may be executed after the end of a big hit such as 8R or 15R instead of a big hit with a small number of rounds. Further, the long-term time reduction may be executed after the end of a big hit with a short number of rounds such as 2R.

Further, when it is decided to control the jackpot based on the winning (entry) of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13, based on the winning (entering) of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 14. It is more likely to be determined as a time-saving jackpot, which is more advantageous for the player than a normal jackpot, at a higher rate than when it is determined to control the jackpot.

In addition, after the 2R time reduction big hit, there are two end conditions: the end condition that the number of times the second special symbol is changed and displayed is 5 times, and the total number of times that the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed and displayed is 10 times. Two termination states are set. The number of times of such a short-term time saving end condition is a number of times considering that the game ball that has entered the V determination winning device 87 enters the V winning area 870 at a rate of about 1/5. As will be described later, in the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits occur at an extremely high rate. Therefore, the end condition that the variation display number of the second special symbol is 5 times is that if the variation display of the 2nd special symbol is executed about 5 times, the game ball is placed in the V winning area 870 about once by a small hit. It is the number of times that it is possible to enter. In this way, after a big hit in a short time with a small number of fluctuation display times as an end condition, the player can pay attention to the occurrence of the big hit via the small hit.

In addition, the end condition that the total number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 10 times, even if the fluctuation display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started. The number of fluctuations of the second special symbol, which is easy to be determined as a jackpot that is advantageous for the player, is for enabling the variation display. By doing so, the variation display of the first special symbol due to the hold memory based on the first start winning is started in a short period of time, so that the variation of the second special symbol that is easily determined as a jackpot advantageous to the player is easily determined. It is possible to prevent the number of times from decreasing.

In this embodiment, in the low base state, which is a normal state, the first starting winning opening 13 is provided so that a winning can be made from the first path. Therefore, it is better for the game ball to flow down the first path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of starting prize than the game ball flowing down the two routes. On the other hand, in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state, the specially possible winning ball device 20 that is opened is provided so that the winning ball can be won from the second path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of winning a big hit than the game ball flowing down. Further, in a specific state such as a small hit game state, the V-judgment winning device 87 that is opened is provided so that a prize can be won from the second path. Therefore, the one in which the game ball flows down the second path is the first path. It is more advantageous for the player in terms of generating a big hit than the game ball flowing down.

Not limited to such comparison of advantages, for example, another winning opening (for example, another variable winning opening (which may be for starting winning or non-starting winning) is the first route. And the second route, and in the low base state as a normal state, the first route is easier to win the variable winning opening than the second route, and the high base state, the big hit game state, and the small From another point of view, such that in other states such as the winning game state, the second path is easier to win the variable winning opening than the first path, in the normal state, the game medium uses the first path. A configuration may be adopted in which the flow down is advantageous for the player, and in other gaming states, the flow down of the game medium on the second path is advantageous for the player.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration on the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 3 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to a game control means) 560 that controls the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit. Includes 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer having a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 built-in. The game control microcomputer 560 also includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (a random number generated by the hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means in which a part or all of the RAM 55 is backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the game machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (special symbol process flag, etc.) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

Since the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or processes) the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputer mounted on a substrate other than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination for determining whether or not to make a small hit based on the display result of the variation display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. It has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random number value based on the start winning time when the numerical data is read (extracted). Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503.

Further, inputs that give detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the V winning switch 87a, and the V determination count switch 15a to the game control microcomputer 560. The driver circuit 58 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 16 that opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the V determination winning device 87 according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560. It is mounted on the main board 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a for variable display of special symbols, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variable display of normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol holding storage display 18b, and the normal symbol holding storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is equipped with an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 is an effect control command for instructing the effect content from the game control microcomputer 560 via a relay board 77 that allows signals to pass in only one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to controlling the variation display of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side, the display control of the right-handed lamp 50, and the sound output are performed via the lamp driver board 35. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the substrate 70.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the trigger sensor 121 via the I / O port unit 105. input. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 transmits an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operator's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the I / O port unit 105. And enter. Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the I / O port unit 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 receives an effect gate passage detection signal as an information signal indicating information indicating that the effect ball has passed through the effect gate 61 (the game ball has entered the effect gate 61) from the effect gate switch 60. , Input via the I / O port unit 105.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. In FIG. 4, the type of random number, the update range, the use, and the addition condition are shown. Each random number is used as follows.

(1) Random 1: A random counter for hit determination that determines whether or not to make a big hit and whether or not to make a small hit. Random 1 is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, added and updated up to its upper limit of 65535, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 2: Determine the type of jackpot (type, 15R time reduction jackpot, 8R normal jackpot, 8R time reduction jackpot, or 2R time reduction jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination) for). (3) Random 3: Determine the type (type) of the fluctuation pattern (for determining the fluctuation pattern type). (4) Random 4: Determine the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) (for determining the fluctuation pattern). (5) Random 5: Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (6) Random 6: Determine the initial value of random 5 (for determining the initial value of random 5).

In this embodiment, as the jackpot in the specific gaming state, a plurality of types such as 15R time-saving jackpot, 8R normal jackpot, 8R time-saving jackpot, and 2R time-saving jackpot are included. Therefore, when a big hit is decided based on the value of the hit judgment random number (random 1), the big hit type is one of these big hits based on the value of the big hit type judgment random number (random 2). Determined by type. Further, when the jackpot type is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 2) at the same time. Therefore, the random number 2 is also a random number for determining the jackpot symbol.

Further, when the type of small hit is determined, the small hit symbol is determined at the same time. Therefore, the random number 2 is also a random number for determining a small hit symbol.

Further, as for the fluctuation pattern, first, the fluctuation pattern type is determined using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern type (random 3), and any of the variation patterns included in the determined fluctuation pattern type using the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (random 4). Determine the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-step lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, the variation pattern is classified into a normal variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type without reach, and a reach variation pattern type, which is a variation pattern type with reach.

Such a fluctuation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the non-time saving state when the display result is out of order. When is, the fluctuation time is shortened as compared with the case where the time is not shortened. For example, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than that in the non-time-shortening state in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time as compared with the non-time-shortening state, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The rate at which the variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected is high, and even when the reach type is selected, the rate at which the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types is set to be high. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time becomes shorter than when the time is not shortened.

Further, such fluctuation pattern types include a fluctuation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs (for example, a fluctuation pattern type in which an effect related to the small hit is executed) and a small hit. Includes non-selectable variation pattern types (for example, variation pattern types in which an effect unrelated to small hits is executed). Such a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs is a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed, and includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding such a small hit is executed is executed, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player. The variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit is made can be selected both when the small hit is made and when the small hit is not made, and when the small hit is made, it is better than when the small hit is not made. Is also set to be selected at a high rate. As a result, even if the fluctuation pattern type can be selected when a small hit occurs, the small hit may not occur. Therefore, the player is aware in advance that the small hit will be obtained from the type of fluctuation pattern to be executed. It can be prevented from being stolen. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern types that cannot be selected when a small hit is, for example, a fluctuation pattern that is not related to the small hit and suggests that the big hit is directly made without going through the small hit. Therefore, by making it unselectable when a small hit occurs, it is possible to prevent the relationship between the effect of the fluctuation pattern and the display result from becoming complicated. The fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made is set so that the fluctuation pattern set at a specific fluctuation time is selected based on the correspondence with the open control of the V determination winning device 87. .. If the fluctuation pattern in which such a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit occurs, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the small hit at the time of displaying the fluctuation. it can. Further, the player can easily cope with the game peculiar to the small hit game state that the game ball needs to enter the V determination winning device 87 within a predetermined period in order to obtain a big hit. It is possible to make it difficult for a person to escape the advantageous state of allowing the game ball to enter the V determination winning device 87.

Further, the fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made may not be limited to a specific fluctuation time. Further, the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is obtained does not have to execute a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit. Further, the fluctuation pattern may be provided separately depending on whether the hit is a small hit, a miss, or a big hit. In addition, the fluctuation pattern is not divided into the fluctuation pattern when it is a small hit, when it is a miss, and when it is a big hit, and when any fluctuation display result is obtained, the type of fluctuation pattern to be selected The range of may be the same.

In addition, instead of setting the fluctuation pattern type and the fluctuation pattern separately and determining the fluctuation pattern by a two-step lottery process, the fluctuation pattern is not provided and only the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is used in the one-step stage. The fluctuation pattern may be determined by.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table, a second special figure hit determination table, and various jackpot type determination tables. These tables are stored in the ROM 54.

FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a first special figure hit determination table. The first special symbol hit determination table is a data table for determining a jackpot for the first special symbol, and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The "probability" shown in FIG. 5 (A) indicates the probability (ratio) of becoming a big hit.

FIG. 5B is an explanatory diagram showing a second special figure hit determination table. The second special figure hit judgment table is a data table for making a big hit judgment and a small hit judgment for the second special symbol, and a big hit judgment value to be compared with random 1 and a small hit judgment value are set. It is a table that is. The upper part in FIG. 5B is the big hit determination table part, and the lower part in FIG. 5B is the small hit determination table part. The "probability" shown in the upper part of FIG. 5B indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit, and the "probability" shown in the lower part of FIG. 5B indicates the probability (ratio) of a small hit.

When the CPU 56 detects a start prize (first start prize) in the first start prize opening 13 or a start prize (second start prize) in the second start prize opening 14, the CPU 56 random numbers occur at a predetermined timing. The count value (random 1) of the circuit 503 is extracted. For the first start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot judgment value set in the first special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the first special symbol is hit. To decide. For the second start winning, the extracted value is compared with the jackpot judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and if the extracted value matches any of the jackpot judgment values, the second special symbol is hit as a jackpot. To decide. Then, when the extracted value does not match any of the big hit judgment values, the extracted value is compared with the small hit judgment value set in the second special figure hit judgment table, and the extracted value is with any of the small hit judgment values. If they match, it is decided to make a small hit with respect to the second special symbol.

It should be noted that deciding whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but the stop symbol by the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changed to the big hit symbol. It also means deciding whether or not to do it. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the small hit game state, but whether to make the stop symbol by the variable display of the second special symbol a small hit symbol It also means deciding whether or not.

The first special symbol is set so that a small hit is not determined, but the first special symbol may be set so that a small hit is determined with a predetermined probability.

5 (C) to 5 (E) are explanatory views showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5C is a low-base first special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining a jackpot type when a jackpot is determined by the first special symbol in the low-base state. FIG. 5D is a high-base first special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining a jackpot type when a jackpot is determined by the first special symbol in the high-base state. FIG. 5 (E) is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining a jackpot type when a jackpot is determined by the second special symbol.

In the low-base first special figure big hit type judgment table of FIG. 5 (C), the numerical values to be compared with the random 2 values for the big hit type judgment are "8R normal big hit", "15R time saving big hit", and , The jackpot determination value corresponding to each of "2R time saving jackpot" is set. In the high-base first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (D), numerical values to be compared with the value of random 2 are "8R normal jackpot", "15R time-saving jackpot", "2R time-saving jackpot", And, the jackpot determination value corresponding to each of "8R time saving jackpot" is set. In the second special symbol big hit type judgment table of FIG. 5 (E), the big hit judgment corresponding to each of "8R normal big hit" and "15R time saving big hit", which is a numerical value to be compared with the value of random 2. The value is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 (C) to 5 (E), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the determination value corresponding to "8R normal jackpot" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "1" of the jackpot symbol. The judgment value corresponding to "15R time saving big hit" is also set as the judgment value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol. The judgment value corresponding to "8R time saving big hit" is also set as the judgment value corresponding to "5" of the big hit symbol. The judgment value corresponding to "2R time saving big hit" is also set as the judgment value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol.

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value in which the random 2 values match as the jackpot type, and the random 2 values match as the jackpot symbol. Determine the jackpot design you made. As a result, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

According to such various jackpot type determination tables, the jackpot type of the second special symbol has the largest number of rounds and the largest number of time reductions as compared with the jackpot type that can be selected in the first special symbol. "15R time saving jackpot" is selected as a high percentage, and "8R normal jackpot", which has the second largest number of rounds, is selected as another selectable jackpot type, which is advantageous for the player. The percentage of jackpot types selected is high.

According to such various jackpot type determination tables, regarding the jackpot of the first special symbol, in the high base state, the selection ratio of the number of rounds is the same as in the low base state, but the time saving state. The percentage of big hits that are selected is high. Therefore, in the high base state, the ratio of selecting the jackpot type that is advantageous to the player is higher than in the low base state.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a short-term time-saving state (variation display 5 to 10 times) and a long-term time-saving state (variation display 100) in which the number of fluctuation displays controlled in the time-saving state (high base state) are different. Due to the existence of a time-saving state such as (times), the game in the time-saving state is rich in variety, and the interest of the game is improved.

Next, the execution mode of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 2R time saving big hit will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing in a table format an example of an execution mode of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state controlled after the end of the big hit gaming state of the 2R time saving big hit.

After the end of the jackpot game state, the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the short-term time-saving state of the 2R time-saving jackpot, which is controlled to the time-saving state over a relatively small number of fluctuation display times (5 to 10 times). When comparing the case where the hold memory of the first special symbol exists before the occurrence of the jackpot game state and the case where the hold memory of the first special symbol does not exist before the occurrence of the jackpot game state, As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the execution balance modes of the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game state are different.

FIG. 6A shows an example of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is one hold memory of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term time saving state control. FIG. 6B shows an example of variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when there is no hold storage of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term time saving state control.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the first hold memory or the second hold memory is controlled to the jackpot game state in the presence of the first hold memory or the second hold memory, the hold memory existing before the control to the jackpot game state is changed to the jackpot game. The memory state is continued during the state and is carried over to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and is used for the variable display after the end of the jackpot gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 6 (A), at the start of the short-term time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the 2R time-saving jackpot, the first special symbol is held based on the hold memory that existed before the control to the jackpot gaming state. When there is one memory, the start prize of the game ball to the second start prize opening 14 for variable display of the second special symbol to be executed preferentially has not been made yet, so in the short-term time saving state. First, as the first variation display, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the hold memory of the first special symbol carried over from before the occurrence of the big hit game state is executed. In the short-term time-saving state after the end of the big-hit game state of the 2R time-saving big hit, a game is performed in which the game ball is entered into the gate 32 and the second starting winning opening 14 by right-handed, so as shown in FIG. 6 (A). After that, as the second and subsequent variation displays, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning to the second starting winning opening 14 can be continuously executed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), at the start of the short-term time-saving state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the 2R time-saving jackpot, the first special symbol based on the hold memory that existed before the control to the jackpot gaming state. When there is no hold memory of, in the short-term time-saving state after the end of the big-hit game state of the 2R time-saving big hit, a right-handed hit is made to enter the game ball into the gate 32 and the second start winning opening 14, so that FIG. As shown in (B), the variation display of the second special symbol based on the start winning from the first variation display to the second start winning opening 14 can be continuously executed.

As described above, the end condition of the short-term time-saving state after the end of the big hit game state of the 2R time-saving big hit is that the number of times the variation of the second special symbol is displayed is executed five times, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. It is established when the total number of times of variable display is executed 10 times.

As shown in FIG. 6A, at the start of the short-term time saving state, after the execution of the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first hold memory, only the variation display of the second special symbol was continuously executed. In this case, the sixth variation display is executed, and the second special symbol variation display count is executed five times, so that the end condition is satisfied and the control of the short-term time saving state is terminated.

As shown in FIG. 6B, when only the variation display of the first to second special symbols is continuous at the start of the short-term time saving state, the fifth variation display is executed, so that the second special symbol is executed. When the number of times the symbol variation is displayed is executed 5 times, the end condition is satisfied and the control of the short-term time saving state is ended.

The end condition of the short-term time-saving state after the end of the big hit game state of the 2R time-saving big hit is that the number of times the variation of the second special symbol is displayed 5 times, or the total number of times the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is displayed. Is set to hold when is executed 10 times. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 6A, even if the reserved memory of the first special symbol exists at the start of the short-term time saving state, the player is more likely to display the variation of the first special symbol in the time saving state. Since the variation display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the user, is executed the same number of times (5 times), the short-term time saving state ends.

Further, for example, even if there are a maximum of four reserved memories of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term time saving state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the four reserved memories is executed in the time saving state. After that, even if the variation display of the second special symbol is executed the same number of times (5 times), the total number of variation display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is less than 10 times. The short-term time saving state ends when the variation display of the second special symbol, which is more advantageous to the player than the variation display of the first special symbol, is executed the same number of times (5 times).

In this way, the end condition of the short-term time-saving state after the end of the big hit game state of the 2R time-saving big hit is that the number of times of the variation display of the second special symbol is executed five times, or the variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. By setting the display to be established when the total number of times of display is executed 10 times, the short-term time-saving state is obtained depending on whether the first special symbol is held and stored at the start of the short-term time-saving state. During the control period of, the number of times the variation display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed can be the same, so that it is possible to prevent a difference in the advantages and disadvantages for the player in the time saving state (high base state). However, the fairness of the game can be guaranteed.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the end condition of the short-term time saving state defined by the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is the maximum number of times the variable display is performed by the first hold storage ( Since it is equal to or greater than the total number of times (10 times) of (4 times) and the specific number of times (5 times) that the predetermined fluctuation display is executed for the second special symbol, the fluctuation due to the first hold memory in the short-term time saving state. Even if the display is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage due to the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. 7 shows the relationship between specific command data for the effect control command, the name of the command, and the specified content of the command. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 7, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

The main commands in FIG. 7 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) that specifies a variation pattern that is variablely displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variation display of the special symbol (corresponding to the variation pattern XX, respectively). When a unique number is assigned to each of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for designating the fluctuation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), it controls the effect display device to start the effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol.

Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display results including missed display results, jackpot display results for each jackpot type (8R normal jackpot, 2R time-saving jackpot, 8R time-saving jackpot, 15R time-saving jackpot), and small hit display results. This is a display result specification command that indicates.

The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The commands A001 to A004 (H) are hit start designation commands for designating the start of the hit game state for each type of jackpot.

The command A1XX (H) is a designated command indicating that the large winning opening is open for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designated command after opening the large winning opening, which indicates after opening (closing) the large winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

The commands A301 to A304 (H) are hit end designation commands for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state for each type of jackpot.

The command A401 (H) is a first start prize designation command for designating that there was a first start prize. The command A402 (H) is a second start prize designation command for designating that there was a second start prize.

The command B000 (H) is a normal state specification command that specifies that the game state is the normal state (low base state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the time saving state (high base state).

The command C0XX (H) is a first hold storage number designation command for designating the first hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. The command C1XX (H) is a second hold storage number designation command for designating the second hold storage number. "XX" in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a hold storage number designation command for specifying the hold storage number after the subtraction when subtracting the hold storage number, but the present invention is not limited to this. For each of the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number, a hold storage number subtraction specification command that specifies that the hold storage number is subtracted by 1 may be used.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning judgments such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, and variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command that indicates the content. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designation command that indicates whether or not a jackpot will be achieved and the determination result of the type of jackpot among the winning determination results. Further, the command C3XX (H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) of which determination value range the value of the random number for determination of the variation pattern type falls within the determination result at the time of winning. Is.

Command C400 (H) is a command that specifies to start a small hit. The command C401 (H) is a command for designating the end of the small hit. The command C402 (H) is a V-winning designation command for designating that there was a V-winning.

In addition, an effect control command indicating the contents of the winning judgment results such as the small hit determination, the small hit type determination, and the variation pattern type determination at the time of starting winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is issued. It may be provided. Specifically, as a winning determination result, a symbol designation command may be provided to indicate whether or not a small hit is obtained and a determination result of the type of small hit. Further, as a winning determination result, a variation type command may be provided to indicate a determination result (determination result of the variation pattern type) as to which determination value range the value of the random number for determining the variation pattern type falls within. When such a command for designating various determination results at the time of starting winning is used, in the effect control microcomputer 100, future fluctuations are made at a timing before the actual fluctuation display order of the special symbol based on the command. The display result of the display may be pre-read, and based on the pre-reading, for example, a notice that a small hit may occur (so-called pre-read notice) may be executed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 is provided with a first hold storage buffer for storing the hold storage information of the first special symbol. In the first hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first hold storage number is secured. In the first hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot, which is a hardware random number (random 1), a random number for determining a jackpot type, which is a software random number (random 2), a random number for determining a variable pattern type (random 3), and , Random number for determining fluctuation pattern (random 4) is stored.

Regarding the second special symbol, the RAM 55 is provided with a second reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (1 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a random number for determining a jackpot (random 1), which is a hardware random number, a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 2), which is a software random number, a random number for determining a variable pattern type (random 3), and , Random number for determining fluctuation pattern (random 4) is stored.

Based on the winning of the first start winning opening 13, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and puts them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Execute the process of saving (storing). Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the first hold storage buffer based on the winning of the first starting winning opening 13. Further, based on the winning of the second start winning opening 14, the CPU 56 extracts a random number value from each of the random number circuit 503 and the random counter for generating the software random number, and stores them in the second hold storage buffer. Executes the process of saving (storing) in the area. Specifically, these random values are extracted and stored (stored) in the second hold storage buffer based on the winning of the second starting winning opening 14.

In this way, storing information about the start winning prize as described above in the hold storage buffer may be indicated as "hold storage". The variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the hold storage buffer in advance, but are described later in the variation pattern setting process. It may be extracted at (at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol).

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically interrupted at predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. By doing so, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, initialization processing at normal time, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initial setting of random number circuit 503), random number update processing for display (variation pattern). Random number update processing for initial values (update processing for the initial value of the count value of the random number generation counter for normal symbol hit determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt processing of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not a power failure signal has been output (whether or not it has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, the detection signals of the gate switch 32a, the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, the accessory winning switch 25a, and the accessory discharge switch 25b are input via the input driver circuit 58. The state of them is determined (switch processing: S21).

Next, the CPU 56 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, and a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol hit determination random number and a small hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). ). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the corresponding process is executed according to the special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the grand prize opening in a predetermined order, and the special symbol process is performed. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Next, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, and probability fluctuation information supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

Further, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball process for setting the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start winning opening switch 13a, the second starting winning opening switch 14a, and the accessory winning switch 25a (S30).

In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to turning on / off the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol display control process for setting the special symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the special symbol according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for displaying the effect of the normal symbol according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data (the normal symbol display control process). S33). Further, the CPU 56 executes the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting the drive signal in S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated at predetermined time intervals.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the large winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the start port switch passage process is executed (S311). Then, depending on the internal state, any of the processes S300 to S310 is performed.

In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores the hold storage data (first hold storage data) such as the jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start prize to the first start winning opening 13. A first hold storage buffer to be stored, and a second hold storage buffer for storing hold storage data (second hold storage data) such as a random number for jackpot determination obtained based on the start prize to the second start winning opening 14. Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit of the number of stored storages (4 for the first reserved storage data and 1 for the second reserved storage data) is secured.

In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is the number of stored data on condition that the first reserved storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 4). Numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination) from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number by increasing the value of the first reserved storage number counter for counting Random numbers) are extracted, and the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second hold storage number is counted on the condition that the second hold storage number does not reach the upper limit value (for example, 1). The value of the hold storage counter is increased by 1, and numerical data (for example, a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for determining a variation pattern type, and a random number for determining a variation pattern) are extracted from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. Then, the process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer is executed.

Regarding the following description of the hold storage, it may be indicated that the information regarding the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer as "hold storage". Further, the numerical data stored in the first hold storage buffer may be referred to as the first hold storage information, and the numerical data stored in the second hold storage buffer may be referred to as the second hold storage information.

The processes of S300 to S307 are as follows.
The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process of determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a small hit, and determining the type of small hit when the display result is a small hit. The variation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining the variation pattern and controlling the start of timing of the variation time timer.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process of controlling the transmission of the display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the passage of the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. It is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying the stopped symbol.

The big winning opening pre-opening process (S305) is a process of controlling the opening of the big winning opening in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 when the big hit game state is reached. The large winning opening opening process (S306) performs control of transmitting the effect control command of the round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, processing for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the large winning opening, and the like. It is a process. If the conditions for closing the big prize opening are satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process shifts to the big hit end process. The jackpot end process (S307) is a process of performing control for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control at the end of the jackpot game state.

The small hit opening pre-processing (S308) is a process of controlling the opening of the operating port in the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit gaming state is reached. The small hit opening process (S309) is a process of confirming whether or not the game ball has V-winned in the V-winning area 870 in the V-judgment winning device 87, and transmitting a V-winning designation command when the V-winning is won. , It is a process of performing a process such as a process of transmitting a small hit end specification command when the end timing of the small hit is reached.

The small hit end process (S310) is a process for shifting to the big hit game state when the game ball wins a V in the V winning area 870 in the big hit variable winning ball device 20 (transmission of a big hit start designation command, big hit display). Set the time, set the jackpot opening mode, set the process flag transition for the pre-opening of the jackpot opening, etc.), while specially without shifting to the jackpot game state when the V prize is not awarded. This is a process for executing a process for shifting to the symbol normal process (S300).

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1221. When the first start port switch 13a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first hold storage for counting the first hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4) is confirmed (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to S1221.

If the first hold storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the first hold storage number counter by 1 (S1213). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (S1214). In the process of S1214, a random number for determining a jackpot (random R), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 1), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 2), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 3) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning effect process in which the variation display result and the variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected start winning is subsequently executed are determined in advance at the time of starting winning (S1215).

In this embodiment, a start winning is generated in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, various data obtained at the time of the starting winning is stored as reserved storage information, and then the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing when the variable display is started, the special symbol (first special symbol or the second special symbol) that starts the variable display is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal processing (S300). The determination of whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are performed based on the jackpot determination value set corresponding to the various random number values described above and the jackpot type determination value. Then, the determination of the variation pattern (including the determination of the variation pattern type) in the variation pattern setting process (S301) is changed to the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to the various random numbers described above. Do it based on.

On the other hand, apart from such a decision, the timing before the variable display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is started, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing when the start winning prize is entered in the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing when the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the time of the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the jackpot judgment value and the jackpot type judgment value set in advance according to the various random number values described above are determined in advance whether or not the jackpot will be a jackpot, the jackpot type is determined, and the fluctuation pattern is determined. , And the winning effect processing for pre-reading determination based on the fluctuation pattern type determination value is executed. By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the variation display result in advance before the variation display of the effect symbol is executed, and based on various determination results at the time of starting winning, the effect symbol is displayed. It is possible to execute a look-ahead effect such as a look-ahead notice that gives a notice of a big hit (possibility of a big hit) during the variable display.

Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1216), and transmits the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1217). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1218), and sets the value of the first hold storage number counter in the EXT data to specify the first hold storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1219).

By executing the processes of S126 and S1217, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the first Every time the start winning opening 13 is started, both the symbol designation command and the variation type command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1216 to S1219 is executed and a start prize is generated in the first start prize opening 13, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a first start prize designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the first hold storage number specification command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state (S1221). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process ends as it is. When the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second hold storage number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second hold storage for counting the second hold storage number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 1) is confirmed (S1222). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process is terminated as it is.

If the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increments the value of the second reserved storage number counter by 1 (S1223). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second hold storage buffer (S1224). In the process of S1224, a random number for determining a jackpot (random 1), a random number for determining a jackpot type (random 2), a random number for determining a variation pattern type (random 3), and a random number for determining a variation pattern (random 4) are extracted. Stored in the storage area.

Next, the CPU 56 executes the winning effect processing as described in S1215 (S1225). Then, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the effect processing at the time of winning (S1226), and also controls to transmit the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1227). Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second start winning designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1228), and sets the value of the second hold storage number counter in the EXT data to specify the second hold storage number. Control is performed to send a command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S1229).

By executing the processes of S1226 and S1227, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the second Every time a start winning prize is given to the starting winning opening 14, both a symbol designation command and a variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

Further, in this embodiment, when the process of S1226 to S1229 is executed and a start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 14, a symbol designation command, a variable type command, and a second start prize designation command are generated. And a set of four commands of the second hold storage number specification command is collectively transmitted within one timer interrupt.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer (S51). If there is no hold storage data in either the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer, the process ends.

If there is no hold storage data in the hold storage buffer in S51, the process for transmitting the customer waiting demo designation command (S80) is performed, and then the process ends. On the other hand, when there is hold storage data in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer in S51, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer (S52). If there is hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the special symbol pointer (flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is being performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol) The data indicating "second" is set (S54). On the other hand, if there is no hold storage data in the second hold storage buffer, the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer (S53).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is set according to whether the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer or the data indicating "second" is set. The variation display of the second special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed by using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed based on the reserved storage data stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Is done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is based on the reserved storage data stored in the second reserved storage buffer. Is performed.

Under the control of S52 to S54, if even one data of the second hold storage exists in the second hold storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display 8b based on the data of the second hold storage can be displayed. It is executed with priority given to the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a based on the data of the first hold storage.

Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved storage number = 1 indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 has each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = 1 in the first reserved storage buffer. Is read and stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number = 1 in the second reserved storage buffer. It is stored in the random number buffer of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the hold storage counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first hold storage counter and sets each storage area in the first hold storage buffer. Shift the content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage counter is subtracted by 1, and the contents of the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are erased.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 is placed in the storage area corresponding to the first hold storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first hold storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number = n-1. Further, regarding the second reserved storage information, the upper limit of the number of reserved storages is "1" and the storage area is one. Therefore, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the second of the RAM 55 In the hold storage buffer, each random number value stored in the storage area is deleted without shifting like the first hold storage information.

Therefore, the order in which each random number value stored in each storage area corresponding to each first reserved storage number is extracted always matches the order in which the first reserved storage number = 1, 2, 3, and 4. It has become like.

Further, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the hold storage number designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the value of the hold storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (S59). In this case, when a value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first hold storage number designation command. Further, when a value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the second hold storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, the "first" indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol. ", Or data indicating" second "indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is," second "indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, the processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be standardized between the case where the first special symbol is targeted and the case where the second special symbol is targeted.

Next, the CPU 56 reads random number 1 (random number for jackpot determination) from the random number buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S60). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in S1214 of the start port switch passage process and S1224 of the start port switch pass process and stored in the hold storage buffer or the random number buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit judgment module compares a predetermined big hit judgment value (see FIG. 5) and a small hit judgment value (see FIG. 5) with a random number for big hit judgment, and if they match, it is decided to make a big hit or a small hit. It is a program that executes the process of determining. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process and a small hit determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the first special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5 (A), the second special symbol matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 5 (B). Then, it is decided to make a big hit with respect to the special symbol. If it is decided to make a big hit (Y in S60), the process proceeds to S71. Determining whether or not to make a big hit means deciding whether or not to shift to the big hit game state, but it also means deciding whether or not to make the stop symbol on the special symbol display a big hit symbol. ..

If the value of the big hit judgment random number (random 1) does not match any of the big hit judgment values (N in S60), whether or not the data set in the special symbol pointer is the data indicating "second". By confirming, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot determination target is the variable display of the second special symbol (S75). If the data set in the special symbol pointer in S75 is not the data indicating "second" (variable display of the first special symbol), the process proceeds to S66 described later. On the other hand, when the data set in the special symbol pointer in S75 is the data indicating "second" (variable display of the second special symbol), the second special symbol hit determination table in FIG. 5 (B). Is used to determine which small hit determination value the value of the large hit determination random number (random 1) matches, thereby performing the small hit determination process (S76). That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIG. 5 (B), it is determined that the second special symbol (Y in S76) is a small hit. Then, when it is decided to make a small hit (S76Y), a small hit flag indicating that it is a small hit is set (S77), and the process proceeds to S76, which will be described later. On the other hand, if the value of the small hit determination random number (random 1) does not match any of the small hit determination values in S76 (N in S76), the process proceeds to S76, which will be described later.

If it is decided to make a big hit in S60 (Y in S60), a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit is set (S71).

Next, the jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the special symbol pointer and specific information such as whether it is in the high base state or the low base state. Is selected (S72). Specifically, in S72, the jackpot type determination table is selected as follows.

When the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the current gaming state (game state such as whether or not it is in the high base state) is confirmed. Whether or not the current gaming state is in the high base state is confirmed by whether or not the time saving flag is set. The time saving flag is set when the game state is changed to the time saving state (high base state), and is reset when the time saving state (high base state) is finished. When the special symbol pointer indicates "first", if it is in the low base state, the low base first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C) is selected, and if it is in the high base state, FIG. Select the high-base first special figure jackpot type determination table of (D). When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (E) is selected.

Next, using the jackpot type determination table selected in S60, the jackpot type corresponding to the value corresponding to the value of the random number (random 2) for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer area is determined as the jackpot type ( S73). Further, the data indicating the jackpot type determined in S73 is set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74), and the process proceeds to S78. For example, when the jackpot type is "8R normal jackpot", "01" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "8R time saving jackpot", "02" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. When the jackpot type is "15R time saving jackpot", "03" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type, and when the jackpot type is "2R time saving jackpot", "04" is set as the data indicating the jackpot type. Will be done.

In S78, the stop symbol of the special symbol is determined (S78). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-", which is an outlier symbol, is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the predetermined "9" that becomes the small hit symbol is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot flag is set, the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 is used, and the jackpot symbols are "1", "3", "5", and "7" according to the determination result of the jackpot type. "Is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) (S79).

In the special symbol normal processing, the selection ratio of the time saving jackpot is higher in the time saving state (high base state) than in the non-time saving state (low base state). Since the judgment table is selected and the jackpot type is selected, even when the display result of the first special symbol becomes the jackpot display result during the time saving state (high base state), the player is in a disadvantageous state. The possibility can be reduced.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process.

In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variable display of the special symbol, and ends the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. Control is performed to derive and display the stop symbol (S131). When the data indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a is terminated, and the data indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer. If it is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is terminated. In addition, a symbol determination command to be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 is set (S132). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Then, if the jackpot flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139 (S133).

When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 is set when it is in a long-term time-saving state in which a long-term continuation condition of 100 fluctuation displays is set, such as 8R time-saving big hit and 15R time-saving big hit. Among the short-term time-saving flags that are set when the short-term continuation condition of 5 to 10 times of variable display is set, such as the long-term time-saving flag or the 2R time-saving jackpot, the set flag Is reset (S134), and the jackpot start 1 designated command, the jackpot start 2 designated command, the jackpot start 3 designated command, or the jackpot start 4 designated command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the determined jackpot type. Process for transmitting one of the commands (big hit start designation command) (S135).

As a result, the set jackpot start designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Specifically, when the type of jackpot is 8R normal jackpot, the jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is 2R time saving jackpot, the jackpot start 2 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is 8R time saving jackpot, the jackpot start 3 designation command is transmitted. If the type of jackpot is 15R time saving jackpot, the jackpot start 4 designation command is transmitted. Which type the jackpot type corresponds to is determined based on the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the jackpot type buffer).

Further, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot control timer (S136). After that, in the pre-processing for opening the large winning opening, the large winning opening control timer is subtracted by 1, and when it reaches 0, the large winning opening is opened and the round is started.

Further, according to the type of jackpot specified by the data indicating the jackpot type stored in the RAM 55, the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54 described above is referred to, and the number of releases (for example, 15 times, 8 times, Alternatively, data indicating an opening mode such as (twice), opening time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.5 seconds), interval time between rounds (for example, 5 seconds or 0.5 seconds), etc. are set in a predetermined storage area. (S137). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S138), and the process ends. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the pre-opening processing of the large winning opening.

Further, when the big hit flag is not set in S133 described above, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hit flag is set (S139). When the small hit flag is set in S139, the small hit opening time timer for setting the small hit opening time (1 second) is set (S140), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set before the small hit opening. The value corresponding to the process (S308) is updated (S141), and the process ends. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the small hit opening preprocessing.

On the other hand, when the small hit flag is not set in S139, it is confirmed whether or not the short-term time-saving flag indicating that the time-saving state is set or the long-term time-saving flag is set (S142). When the short-term time saving flag or the long-term time saving flag is not set in S142, the time saving state is not set, and the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the short-term time saving flag or the long-term time saving flag is set in S142, the time saving state is set. The total time reduction counter as a counting means for counting the total value is updated by -1 subtraction (S143).

In the jackpot end processing of FIG. 13, the total time reduction counter that is subtracted and updated in S143 is set to 10 times by S166 when controlled to the short-term time reduction state, and to 100 times by S170 when controlled to the long-term time reduction state. It is set, and by S143, the variable display that is the off-display result is subtracted and updated every time the variable display is executed. As shown in S166 and S170 of FIG. 13, the total time reduction counter is used to determine both whether or not the short-term time reduction end condition is satisfied and whether or not the long-term time reduction end condition is satisfied. Next, by confirming whether or not the short-term time saving flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the short-term time saving state is set (S144).

When the short-term time saving flag is set in S144, is it the end of the variation display of the second special symbol based on checking whether the special symbol pointer is the data indicating "second"? Check whether or not (S145). In S145, when it is the end of the variable display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S149 described later. On the other hand, in S145, when the variation display of the second special symbol is finished, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is updated by -1 subtraction (S146). The special figure 2 time saving number counter which is subtracted and updated in S146 is a counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol controlled to the time saving state after the end of the big hit game of the 2R time saving big hit. In the jackpot end processing of FIG. 13, the special figure 2 time reduction counter is set to 5 times by S165 when it is controlled to the short time reduction state, and by S146, the variation display which is the display result of the second special symbol being off is 1 It is subtracted and updated every time it is executed.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter updated in S146 has become "0" (S147). In S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter becomes "0", it means that one of the end conditions of the short time reduction state after the end of the big hit game of the 2R time reduction big hit is satisfied. In order to end, the process proceeds to S149, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S147, when the count value of the special figure 2 time reduction counter is not "0", in order to confirm whether or not one other end condition of the end condition of the short time reduction state is satisfied. , S148.

In S148, the subtraction is updated in S143 in order to confirm whether or not the short-term time reduction or long-term time reduction end condition is satisfied based on the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the time reduction state. It is confirmed whether or not the count value of the total time reduction counter has reached "0" (S148). If the count value of the total time reduction counter is not "0" in S148, the process proceeds to S152, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S148, when the count value of the total time reduction counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149.

In S149, when it is determined by S147 that the number of times the variation of the second special symbol has reached the number of end conditions in the short-term time-saving state, and in the short-term time-saving state and the long-term time-saving state, S148 indicates the first special symbol and the second. It is executed to end the time saving state when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol has reached the number of times of the end condition.

In S149, of the short-term time reduction flag and the long-term time reduction flag, the currently set time reduction flag is reset (S149), and the set time reduction counter (in the case of short-term time reduction, the special figure 2 time reduction counter). And two counters, the total time reduction counter. In the case of long-term time reduction, one counter with only the total time reduction counter.) Is reset (S150). Then, in response to the end of the time saving condition based on the number of fluctuation display times in the time saving state, a process for transmitting the normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S151), and the process proceeds to S152.

In S152, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S152), and the processing ends. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

In such a special symbol stop process, according to S142 to S151, in the short-term time saving state, the second special symbol is executed 5 times, and the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol are executed 10 times in total. When either of the execution of the out-of-order variation display is satisfied, the process of terminating the short-term time saving state is performed. Further, according to S142 to S151, in the long-term time-saving state, when the execution of the deviation variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol a total of 100 times is established, the process of ending the long-term time-saving state is performed. ..

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a jackpot end process in the special symbol process process. In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the jackpot control timer set before the jackpot end process is executed (S161). Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big winning opening control timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end time has elapsed (S162). If it has not passed, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed, in the current big hit game state, it is confirmed whether or not the type of the big hit to end is the 2R time saving big hit based on the data indicating the big hit type set in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 ( S163).

When the type of jackpot that ends in S163 is 2R time-saving jackpot, the short-term time-saving flag is set (S164) and the end condition of the short-term time-saving state is set in order to control the short-term time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state. Therefore, the data of "5" (corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol 5 times) is set in the special figure 2 time reduction counter (S165), and "10" (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is set in the total time reduction counter. Set the data (corresponding to the total variation display of the special symbol 10 times) (S166). Then, a process for transmitting the short-term time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167), and the process proceeds to S172.

As a result, after the end of the big hit game state of the 2R time reduction big hit, it is controlled to the short time reduction state, and the end condition of the short time reduction state is the variable display number of only the second special symbol and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It will be defined by the total number of times the variable display is opened.

On the other hand, according to S163, when the type of jackpot to end is not 2R time saving jackpot, the type of jackpot to end is 8R time saving based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state. It is confirmed whether or not it is a big hit or a 15R time saving big hit (S168).

In S168, when the type of jackpot to end is not 8R time-saving jackpot or 15R time-saving jackpot, the time-saving state is not controlled, so the process proceeds to S172 described later. On the other hand, in S168, when the type of jackpot to end is 8R time-saving jackpot or 15R time-saving jackpot, a long-term time-saving flag is set (S169) to control the long-term time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state, and a long-term period is set. In order to set the end condition of the time saving state, the data of "100" (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 100 times) is set in the total time saving number counter (S170). Then, a process for transmitting the long-term time saving state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S171), and the process proceeds to S172.

As a result, after the end of the 8R time-saving jackpot or the 15R time-saving jackpot game state, the long-term time-saving state is controlled, and the end condition of the long-term time-saving state is defined by the total number of variable display openings of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Will be done.

In S172, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S172) according to the end of the jackpot game state, and the processing is terminated. As a result, the special symbol process shifts to the special symbol normal processing.

In such a big hit end process, in S164 to S166, after the end of the big hit game state of the 2R time saving big hit, the second special symbol is executed five times and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The setting is made to control the short-term time reduction state until any one of the execution of the out-of-range fluctuation display is established 10 times in total. Further, according to S169 to S170, after the end of the 8R time-saving jackpot or the 15R time-saving jackpot game state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are put into a long-term time-saving state until a total of 100 times of execution of the deviation variation display is established. It is set to control.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S308). In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the open state, and opens the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (S411). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit start designation command indicating that the small hit game state is started to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening processing (S309) (S413).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a small hit opening process (S309) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit opening processing, the CPU 56 updates the small hit opening time timer by -1 subtraction (S430), and confirms whether or not the small hit opening time timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S431).

When the small hit opening time timer has not timed out in S431, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag set in S434 described later is set (S432). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V-winning flag is not set, the V-winning switch is used to determine whether or not the V-winning generated by the game ball entering the V-winning area 870 inside the V-judgment winning device 87 is detected. It is determined whether or not 87a is in the ON state (S433). If it is not in the ON state in S433, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is in the ON state in S433, it is when the V winning is detected, and the V winning flag indicating that the V winning is detected is set (S434). Then, a process for transmitting the V prize designation command is performed (S435), and the process is terminated. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V prize has been generated.

When the small hit opening time timer times out in S431, it means that the small hit opening time has expired, and the process proceeds to S436. In S436, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 22 to operate the movable portion 872 in the closed state, and closes the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 (S436). Further, the data corresponding to the specific period, which is the V-winning valid period after the V-judgment winning device 87 is closed, is set in the V-winning valid period timer (S437), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to the small hit end process (S310). ) Is updated to the value corresponding to (S438), and the process is terminated. As a result, the time counting of the specific period, which is the valid period of the V prize after the V determination prize device 87 is closed, is started. Since the specific period, which is the valid period of the V prize, is set in this way, even if the game ball passes through the V prize area later than the time when the game ball normally passes in some time signature, the game ball Can be detected. Further, since a specific period is set, even if there is a person who illegally tries to win a prize in the V winning area, only that period is detected, so that fraud can be prevented.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a small hit end process (S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hit post-processing, the CPU 56 updates the V winning validity period timer by -1 subtraction (S441), and confirms whether or not the V winning validity period timer has timed out (timer value = 0) (S442).

When the V winning validity period timer has not timed out in S442, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag set in S434 or S445 is set when the V winning is already detected (S443). If the V winning flag is set, the process ends. On the other hand, if the V winning flag is not set, the V winning switch 87a is used to determine whether or not the V winning generated by the game ball entering the V winning area 870 during the V winning valid period is detected. Determines whether or not is in the ON state (S444). If it is not in the ON state in S444, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is turned on in S444, it means that the V prize is detected during the V prize valid period, and the V prize flag indicating that the V prize is detected is set (S445). Then, a process for transmitting the V prize designation command is performed (S446), and the process is terminated. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the V prize has been generated.

When the V winning validity period timer has timed out in S442, a process for transmitting a small hit end designation command is performed (S447). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the small hit has been completed. Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (S448). If the V winning flag is set in S448, it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, and the jackpot flag is set (S449).

Next, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 5 (E) (S450). Then, the random 2 is extracted, and the jackpot type is determined by the second special symbol jackpot type determination table selected in S540 based on the extracted random 2 (S451). As a big hit type via such a V prize, as shown in FIG. 5 (E), one of 8R normal big hit and 15R time saving big hit is selected and determined. Next, the jackpot type determined in S451 is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 using the data that can identify the jackpot type as described above (S452). Next, the time saving flag set at that time (short-term time saving flag, long-term time saving flag set in the jackpot end processing of FIG. 13) is temporarily reset (S453).

Next, the CPU 56 transmits a jackpot start 1 designation command or a jackpot start 4 designation command according to the jackpot type determined in S451 (S454). As a result, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize that the jackpot game state starts. Next, a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (time for notifying the effect display device 9 that a jackpot has occurred) is set in the jackpot control timer (S455).

Further, referring to the jackpot opening pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the opening count (for example, 15 times), the opening time (for example, 29 seconds), and the interval time (big winning opening between rounds) are made according to the jackpot type. Opening pattern data indicating an opening mode such as closing time) is set in a predetermined storage area formed in the RAM 55 (S456). Among such data, the data of the number of times of opening is set in the number of times of opening counter for counting the number of times of opening in S456. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the large winning opening pre-opening process (S305) (S457), and the process ends. As a result, when a V prize occurs in the small hit game state, the game shifts to the big hit game state.

If the V prize flag is not set in S448, the second start prize flag indicating that the second start prize set in the start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 10 has occurred is reset (S459). Then, the determination buffer data regarding the variation display based on the second start winning prize temporarily stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 55 is cleared (S460). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (S300) (S461), and the processing is terminated. As a result, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 101 of the effect control microcomputer 100.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process. In the effect control main process, first, the initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing the timer for determining the effect control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the effect control main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). For example, in the command analysis process, when a variation pattern command is received, the command data is stored in the variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM 103. Further, in the command analysis process, when the display result designation command is received, the command data is stored in the display result designation command storage area formed in the RAM 103. In addition, when various effect control commands are received, a flag indicating that the command has been received is set. Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs the effect control process process (S705). In the effect control process process, among the processes according to the control state, in order to perform various effects such as an effect corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol on the effect display device 9 according to the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704. Select the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) and execute the effect control.

Next, a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as random numbers for selection determination of various effect contents is executed (S706). After that, it shifts to S702.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the variation display time specified by the variation pattern command elapses, or the symbol confirmation designation command is received. When this is done, the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped. By executing such an effect control main process, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits from the game control microcomputer 560 and responds to the effect control command received, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect control computer 100. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls are performed according to the game state.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. May be good. The variation pattern command is a command consisting of data that can specify the length of the variation time and the information necessary for specifying the variation display mode such as the variation display result. The variation display is controlled to be executed at the variation time corresponding to each variation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol when executing the effect control for fluctuating the effect symbol is determined based on the display result designation command and determining whether the effect symbol is an outlier or a big hit.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any process from S800 to S810 according to the value of the effect control process flag after performing the process of S500. In each process, the following processes are executed.

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled, and the effect corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is executed, but is synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol. Both the control related to the effect and the control related to the effect synchronized with the fluctuation of the second special symbol are executed in one effect control process process. Further, in the effect control process process, an effect corresponding to (synchronized) the variation display of the normal symbol is also executed in a manner in which the variation display of the special symbol can be displayed in parallel.

Hitting promotion effect processing (S500): Based on various effect control commands received from the game control microcomputer 560, the game state is confirmed, and the ball hitting promotion effect according to the game state is executed. The hitting ball promotion effect is an effect of promoting the hitting of the game ball into at least one of the first path (left-handed path) and the second path (right-handed path) in the game area 7. Specifically, the hitting promotion effect includes a right-handed promotion notification effect for promoting the driving of a game ball into the second path (right-handed path), and the hitting promotion effect includes the right-handed promotion. The notification effect and the effect of the left-handed promotion notification for promoting the driving of the game ball into the first path (left-handed path) may be included.

In the right-handed promotion notification effect, for example, in a specific display area of the effect display device, a character image that suggests and promotes right-handed character such as "right-handed" is continuously displayed together with a right-pointing arrow image. It is done by doing.

In this embodiment, left-handed hitting is the basis for driving a game ball, and as a hitting promotion effect, a second path (right) is based on a state in which left-handed promotion notification is not executed and right-handed promotion notification is executed. The driving of the game ball into the first route (left-handed route) is promoted (right-handed), and conversely, the driving of the game ball into the first route (left-handed route) based on the state in which the right-handed promotion notification is not executed (left). An example of effect control that promotes hitting) will be described.

As the hitting ball promotion effect, the effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used properly according to the game state. Further, as the hitting promotion effect, the effect control may be performed in which both the left-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification are used properly according to the game state.

Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect start process (S801) at the time of variation.

Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the effect at the time of variation, which is an effect corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, is started. Corresponding to the received fluctuation pattern command, the effect pattern of the effect at the time of fluctuation is selected, and the time of the effect time timer for measuring the effect time to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the process during effect during fluctuation (S802).

Processing during effect symbol change (S802): Controls the switching timing and the like of each state constituting the effect pattern, and monitors whether or not the effect time timed by the effect time timer has expired. Then, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the effect stop process (S803) at the time of fluctuation in order to end the effect at the time of fluctuation based on the end of the effect time or the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command. Update to value.

Effect symbol fluctuation stop processing (S803): Controls to stop the effect during fluctuation and display the effect result corresponding to the variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Big hit display processing (S804): When a big hit (first big hit or second big hit) occurs, a control or the like for performing a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big hit. Display control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

Round processing (S805): Display control during a big hit round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round is not completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806). If the final round is completed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the jackpot end process (S807).

Round post-processing (S806): Display control between big hit rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the processing during the round (S805).

Jackpot end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to execute a jackpot end effect that notifies the player that the jackpot game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Small hit display process (S808): When a small hit occurs, a fanfare effect as an effect such as a small hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a small hit is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). Display control such as control is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S809).

Small hit opening process (S809): In the small hit, various effect controls are performed while the V determination winning device 87 is open. Then, when the V determination winning device 87 is closed, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S810).

Small hit end effect processing (S810): The effect display device 9 performs effect control to notify the player that the small hit game state has ended. Further, in the small hit game state, when the V winning switch 87a detects the V winning of the game ball and it is determined that the V winning has occurred, the V winning effect control for notifying that the V winning has occurred is performed. When a V prize is generated in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) in order to shift to the big hit game state. On the other hand, when the V prize does not occur in the small hit game state, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) because the state does not shift to the big hit game state.

In the effect control process process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by each of the above processes, the effect at the time of variation corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol is started, and the effect result corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol is obtained. Is displayed. The effect control CPU 101 recognizes, for example, the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result specification command, and produces the effect at the time of variation. Determine the result. Further, in the effect control process process, the S500 confirms the execution status of the effect control process, and the hit ball promotion effect is executed according to the game control state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of hitting promotion effects including a high base state right-handed promotion notification, a small hit right-handed promotion notification, and a large hit right-handed promotion notification as the hitting promotion effect. The high-base state right-handed promotion notification is a ball-striking promotion effect for aiming the game ball to enter the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 (second starting winning opening 14) by hitting right in the high-base state. is there. The small hit right-handed promotion notification is a ball-striking promotion effect for making a right-handed hit and aiming for the game ball to enter the V-determined winning device 87 (V-winning area) in the small-hit game state. The jackpot right-handed promotion notification is a ball-striking promotion effect for aiming the game ball to enter the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 (big winning opening) by hitting right in the jackpot game state.

High-base state right-handed promotion notification, small hit right-handed promotion notification, and big hit right-handed promotion notification suggest and promote right-handed hitting such as "right-handed" together with a right-pointing arrow image. It may be executed using the same image that is continuously displayed. In other words, even if the right-handed promotion notification corresponds to the type of promotion notification in the high base state, the promotion notification in the small hit, or the promotion notification in the big hit, it is not possible to specify. Good. The right-handed promotion notification is an image that continuously displays a character image such as "right-handed" that suggests and promotes right-handedness together with a right-pointing arrow image. The small hit right-handed promotion notification may be displayed as a yellow image, and the large hit right-handed promotion notification may be displayed as a red image. In this embodiment, the high-base state right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a blue image, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a yellow image, and the large hit right-handed promotion notification is displayed as a red image. To explain. Further, the size of the image used for the effect may be different depending on the type of the ball striking promotion effect. For example, the size of the image used for the production may be different depending on the advantage for the player. As an example, small hit right-handed promotion notifications are promoted using a small image, high-base state right-handed promotion notifications are promoted using a medium-sized image, and large hit right-handed promotion notifications are large. The promotion notification may be performed using the image of. As for the high-base state right-handed promotion notification, the promotion notification may be performed using a large image in the same manner as the big hit right-handed promotion notification.

FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing a control example of the ball striking promotion effect executed by the ball striking promotion effect process (500). FIG. 19A shows an example of effect control of the right-handed promotion notification executed when the player is controlled to the small hit game state in the high base state. FIG. 19 (B) shows the effect control of the right-handed promotion notification when there is the hold storage information (second hold storage information) of the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game state of the normal big hit (8R normal big hit). An example is shown.

19 (A) shows (a1) a game machine state (a state including a game control state and an effect control state), (a2) a high base state right-handed promotion notification, (a3) a small hit right-handed promotion notification, and , (A4) The duration of the right-handed promotion notification, which is the combination of the high-base state right-handed promotion notification and the small hit right-handed promotion notification, is shown with the passage of time.

19 (B) shows (a1) the state of the gaming machine, (a2) the big hit right-handed promotion notification (right-handed promotion notification executed in the big hit game state), (a3) the small hit right-handed promotion notification, and (a3). a4) The duration of the right-handed promotion notification, which is the combination of the big hit right-handed promotion notification and the small hit right-handed promotion notification, is shown with the passage of time.

With reference to FIG. 19 (A), in the high base state, the high base state right-handed promotion notification is executed as shown in (a2). In the high base state, the high base state right-handed promotion notification is continuously executed until the small hit display of the small hit game state is started as in (a3) or until the low base state is reached. By executing the high-base state right-handed promotion notification, in the high-base state, right-handed hits can have a higher start winning frequency than left-handed hits. By allowing the player to recognize that a hit is necessary, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged in a high base state.

As shown in FIG. 19 (A), in the high base state, when the small hit display of the extremely short small hit game state such as 1 second is started, the small hit right-handed promotion is promoted as shown in (a3). Execution of notification is started. The small hit right-handed promotion notification is continuously executed until the small hit game state ends. By executing the small hit right-handed promotion notification, if a right-handed hit is made in the small hit game state, the game ball is made to enter the V-judgment winning device 87 which is being opened in an extremely short opening time such as 1 second. By allowing the player to recognize that a right-handed hit is necessary in order to obtain a profit in the small hit game state, such as the possibility that a V prize can be generated, the player can perform the small hit game state. You can avoid being disadvantaged.

As shown in FIG. 19 (A), when the small hit game state is controlled in the high base state, it is continuously executed in the high base state before the small hit game state as shown in (a4). The high-base right-handed promotion notification is stopped, and the execution of the small hit right-handed promotion notification is started almost at the same time as the stop, so that the right-handed promotion is substantially promoted from the high base state to the small hit game state. Notification is continuously executed.

As shown in FIG. 19A, when the small hit game state is controlled in the high base state, the high base right-handed promotion notification is executed in the high base state before the small hit game state. Correspondingly, the general player is in a situation of right-handed. As a result, even if the player starts executing the small hit right-handed promotion notification at the start of the small hit display, which is executed for a short period of time immediately before the opening of the V determination winning device 87 when the small hit game state is entered, the player has already started. Since the player who is right-handed and notices the small-hit right-handed promotion notification can easily enter the game ball into the V-judgment winning device 87, the player suffers a disadvantage regarding the small-hit game state. Hard to receive.

However, when a normal jackpot game state such as 8R normal jackpot is executed, the hold is set to the small hit game state as the hold memory information that is variablely displayed in the next order immediately before the jackpot game state is reached. When the stored information is stored, the start of the small hit display is started as shown in FIG. 19 (A) in the state where the reserved stored information is executed in the first variable display after the end of the big hit game state. Occasionally, when the execution of the small hit right-handed promotion notification is started, the following problems occur.

The reserved storage information that existed before the jackpot game state is stored is saved while the game control of the jackpot game state is executed, and after the end of the jackpot game state, the saved information continues to be played. Used for control. Therefore, for example, in the state of being right-handed in the high base state, the hold storage information that is the small hit display result as the second hold storage information corresponding to the second special symbol is, for example, a normal big hit such as an 8R normal big hit. When it is stored as the next hold storage information of the hold storage information, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit, the change display that becomes the small hit display result is executed in the first change display based on the hold storage information. Game situation can occur. Normally, the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is given in the jackpot game state, but at the end of the jackpot game state, the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is stopped, and after the jackpot game state ends, the base state becomes low. Right-handed promotion notification is not given. Therefore, after the end of the normal jackpot game state, the player strikes left in response to the fact that the right-handed promotion notification is not given.

However, if the execution start condition of the small hit right-handed promotion notification is set only at the start of the small hit display in the small hit game state, the big hit game is performed immediately before the normal big hit big hit game state is reached. When the hold storage information for the small hit game state is stored in the first variation display after the end of the state, the right-handed promotion notification is not given after the end of the big hit game state. As a result, immediately after the end of the big hit game state, the player tends to be in a state of hitting left or not firing a ball. Therefore, when the small hit right-handed promotion notification is started at the start of the small hit display based on the first fluctuation display result (small hit display result) immediately after the end of the big hit game state, the player who notices the notification starts right-handed. Even if the small hit display is started, the time from the start of the small hit display until the V-judgment winning device 87 is closed after being released is about a few seconds, which is an extremely short period. It is almost impossible to launch a ball so that the ball can enter.

Therefore, in the effect control microcomputer 100, as shown in FIG. 19B, the small hit is changed and displayed in the next order immediately before the big hit game state of the normal big hit game state is reached. When the hold storage information of the second special symbol that is the display result is stored, the change display of the second special symbol based on the hold memory information is executed as the first change display after the end of the jackpot game state. At that time, as in (b3), the effect control for executing the small hit right-handed promotion notification is performed from the start of the variation display of the second special symbol.

In this way, when the variation display of the second special symbol is executed as the first variation display after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start of the variation display. As shown below, a player who launches a hit ball corresponding to the notification can allow the game ball to enter the V-determination winning device 87 opened in the small hit game state after the fluctuation display.

As shown in (b2) of FIG. 19B, the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is executed until the jackpot end effect in the jackpot game state ends, and the right-handed hit is performed until the end of the jackpot end effect in response to the notification. The player who has been playing stops the jackpot right-handed promotion notification according to the end of the jackpot gaming state, but immediately after that, the execution of the small hit right-handed promotion notification starts as shown in (b3) of FIG. 19 (B). By doing so, the right-handed hit will continue even at the end of the jackpot game state in response to the notification. In such a case, after the end of the big hit game state, at the start of the fluctuation of the second special symbol which is the small hit display result, the game ball by right-handed hit is already hit toward the V determination winning device 87. Therefore, it is possible to allow the game ball to enter the V-determination winning device 87 opened in the subsequent small hit game state.

Further, as shown in (b2) of FIG. 19B, the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is executed until the jackpot end effect in the jackpot game state ends, but in response to the actual closure of the special variable winning ball device 20 Then, the player who stopped the right-handed hit (changed to the left-handed state or temporarily stopped the hitting ball launch) before the end of the jackpot end effect immediately after that, as shown in (b3) of FIG. 19 (B). When the execution of the small hit right-handed promotion notification is started, the right-handed hit is newly started in response to the notification. In such a case, after the end of the big hit game state, right-handed strike is started at the beginning of the change of the second special symbol which is the small hit display result, and the game ball is sent to the V determination winning device 87 during the change display. Since it is driven toward, it is possible to allow the game ball to enter the V-determination winning device 87 opened in the subsequent small hit game state.

In this way, when the variable display of the second special symbol, which is the small hit display result, is executed after the end of the big hit game state, based on the hold storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit game state, the change display is executed. By executing the small hit right-handed promotion notification from the start of the fluctuation display, the player who launches the hit ball corresponding to the notification is released in the small hit game state after the fluctuation display 87. It is possible to make the entry of the game ball into the game in time. As a result, it is disadvantageous for the player that the V-judgment winning device 87 cannot win the game ball in the small hit gaming state and the big hit generation advantageous state based on the V winning is missed. It can be prevented (suppressed).

Specifically, it is possible to give a right-handed promotion notification so that the player does not miss the advantageous state of the entry of the game ball into the V winning area 870 of the V judgment winning device 87 which may be controlled to the big hit gaming state. it can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19B, from the time when the big hit right-handed promotion notification for which the big hit right-handed promotion notification has been executed ends, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is continuously performed to end the big hit game state. When the variable display executed later is a variable display that results in a display that can be controlled to the small hit game state, it is possible to provide a promotion notification that does not cause a sense of discomfort.

As shown in FIG. 19B, the variation display of the second special symbol is executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state, based on the second reserved storage information before the start of the jackpot gaming state of the normal jackpot. Occasionally, based on the content of the second reserved storage information in which the variable display is executed after the end of the big hit game state, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit is obtained, and the variable display is started only when the small hit is obtained. The small hit right-handed promotion notification may be executed from time to time, and since the second hold storage information has an extremely high probability of becoming a small hit, the second hold in which the variable display is executed after the end of the normal big hit big hit game state is executed. If it is the stored information, the small hit right-handed promotion notification may be executed from the start of the fluctuation display without checking the contents of the reserved stored information.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the process of the ball striking promotion effect process (S500) of FIG. In the hitting promotion effect processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the following processing.

First, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is a high base state (S501). In the effect control microcomputer 100, game state data indicating whether the current game control state is a normal state (low base state) or a time saving state (high base state) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103. When the above-mentioned normal state specification command or time saving state specification command is received, the game state data is updated according to the content of the received command, and the current game state is based on the game state data. Can be confirmed. In S501, by confirming such game state data, it is confirmed whether or not the current game state is a high base state.

When the high base state is not set in S501, that is, when the low base state is set, it is confirmed whether or not the high base right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S502). The high-base right-handed promotion notification flag is a flag set (S507) when the execution condition of the high-base right-handed promotion notification is satisfied and the high-base right-handed promotion notification is executed.

When the high-base right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S502, the process proceeds to S508 described later. On the other hand, when the high base right-handed promotion notification flag is set in S502, the high-base right-handed promotion notification is terminated (S503) according to the low base state, and the high-base right-handed promotion notification flag is set. Is reset (S504). Then, the process proceeds to S508.

When the high base state is set in S501 described above, it is confirmed whether or not the high base right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S505). When the high base right-handed promotion notification flag is set in S505, the process proceeds to S508. On the other hand, when the high-base right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S505, the high-base right-handed promotion notification is started (S506) according to the high-base state, and the high-base right-handed promotion notification flag is started. Is set (S507). Then, the process proceeds to S508. As a result, the high-base right-handed promotion notification is executed during the high-base state.

In S508, by confirming the value of the current effect control process flag, it is confirmed whether or not the current game state is in the jackpot display process (S804) (S508). When the jackpot display process is being performed in S508, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S509). The jackpot right-handed promotion notification flag is a flag set (S511) when the execution condition of the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is satisfied and the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is executed.

When the big hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set in S509, the hitting promotion effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the jackpot right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S509, the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is started (S510) according to the jackpot gaming state, and the jackpot right-handed promotion notification flag is set. (S511). After that, the hitting promotion effect processing is completed. As a result, the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is executed during the jackpot gaming state.

Further, when the jackpot display process is not in progress in S508 described above, it is confirmed whether or not it is at the end of the jackpot end effect process (S807) (at the time of transition from the jackpot end effect process to the variable pattern command reception waiting process). (S512). Although not shown, in the ball striking promotion effect process, each time the ball striking promotion effect process is executed in the effect process switching determination area provided in the RAM 103, the execution of a step executed after the execution end point (S512) is executed. The value of the effect control process flag at the time point) is temporarily stored. The data in the effect process switching determination area is overwritten and stored at the end of each process of executing the ball striking promotion effect process.

As a result, in S512, the value of the current effect control process flag is confirmed, and the value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the previous hitting promotion effect process stored in the effect process switching determination area is confirmed. , The effect control process flag at the time of execution of the previous ball striking promotion effect process is a flag indicating the jackpot end effect process (S807), and the current effect control process flag confirmed in S512 of the ball striking promotion effect process this time is a variable pattern command. When the flag indicates the reception waiting process (S800), it is determined that it is the end of the jackpot end effect process (S807) (when the process shifts to the variable pattern command reception wait process after the jackpot end effect process ends). To do.

When the jackpot end effect processing is finished in S512, the jackpot right-handed promotion notification is terminated (S513) and the jackpot right-handed promotion notification flag is reset (S514) according to the end of the jackpot gaming state.

Next, based on confirming whether or not the jackpot end designation command received at the end of the current jackpot game state is the jackpot end 1 designation command, it is confirmed whether or not it is the end of the 8R normal jackpot. (S515). When it is the end of a big hit other than the 8R normal big hit in S515, the hit ball promotion effect processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is the end of the 8R normal jackpot in S515, it is confirmed whether or not there is the second reserved storage information as of the end of the 8R normal jackpot (S516). In the effect control microcomputer 100, the RAM 103 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. As one of such buffers, a buffer for storing the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is provided, and by checking the stored data in the buffer, S516 determines that the 8R normal jackpot ends. It is possible to confirm whether or not there is the second reserved storage information at present.

When there is no second reserved storage information in S516, the hitting promotion effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when there is the second reserved storage information in S516, the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S517), and the hitting ball promotion effect processing is terminated. The small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is a flag that is set (S517, S522) when the execution condition of the small hit right-handed promotion notification is satisfied.

The fact that there is second hold storage information at the end of the normal jackpot game state such as 8R normal jackpot means that when the variation display based on the second hold storage information is executed, the following game status May occur. That is, after the normal jackpot game state is completed, the base state becomes low. Then, since the second reserved storage information is used to execute the variation display in preference to the first reserved storage information, the variation of the second special symbol is in the low base state after the end of the normal jackpot jackpot game state. The display will be executed. As shown in FIG. 5B, a small hit may occur in the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second reserved storage information. When a small hit occurs, it is necessary to allow the game ball to enter the V determination winning device 87 provided on the second path (right-handed path) in order to obtain a big hit based on the V winning.

However, as described above, at the end of the normal jackpot game state, the player may not be right-handed without any notification. Therefore, under such a situation, it may be that the small hit right-handed promotion notification is started from the start of the small hit display as in the case where the small hit occurs in the high base state shown in FIG. 19 (A). Even if the player who notices the notification starts right-handed, it is not in time for the game ball to reach the V-judgment winning device 87 during the opening period of the V-judgment winning device 87. Therefore, in the ball striking promotion effect processing, when there is the second hold storage information at the end of the jackpot gaming state of the normal jackpot such as the 8R normal jackpot, the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set in S517. Preparations for starting the execution of the small hit right-handed promotion notification from the start of the variation display of the second special symbol, which is executed after the end of the big hit game state as shown in FIG. 9B based on the second reserved storage information. To do.

Further, when it is not the end of the jackpot end effect process in S512 described above, it is confirmed whether or not it is the start of the effect symbol variation start process (S801) (S518). In S518, by confirming the value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the previous ball striking promotion effect process stored in the above-mentioned effect process switching determination area and the value of the current effect control process flag, the previous effect The value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the ball striking promotion effect process is a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800), and the value of the current effect control process flag is the effect symbol variation start process (S801). ), It is determined that it is the start of the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

If it is not the start of the effect symbol variation start process in S518, the process proceeds to S523 described later. On the other hand, when it is the start of the effect symbol variation start process in S518, it is confirmed whether or not the current game state is the low base state by checking the game state data stored in the RAM 103 described above. S519).

If the base is not in the low base state in S519, the ball striking promotion effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the base is low in S519, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S520). If the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S520, the hitting promotion effect processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set in S520, the small hit right-handed promotion is promoted in the low base state because there is the second hold storage information at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal big hit big hit gaming state. After the notification flag is set, it is the time when the execution of the variation display based on the second reserved storage information is started, the execution of the small hit right-handed promotion notification is started (S522), and the ball hitting promotion effect processing is completed. To do. In the high base state, since the player is basically right-handed, even if the small-hit right-handed promotion notification is started from the start of the small-hit display as shown in FIG. 9 (A), the game ball. Since it is possible to enter the V-judgment winning device 87, only when the base state is low and the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set, S522 causes a small amount from the start of the effect symbol change. The effect control for starting the right-handed promotion notification is performed.

When it is not the start of the effect symbol variation start process in S518 described above, the effect symbol variation stop process (S803) ends (from the effect symbol variation stop process to the variation pattern command reception wait process, the jackpot display process, or the small hit display process). It is confirmed whether or not it is (at the time of transition to the hit display process) (S523). In S523, by confirming the value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the previous ball striking promotion effect process stored in the above-mentioned effect process switching determination area and the value of the current effect control process flag, the previous effect The value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the ball striking promotion effect process is a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803), and the value of the current effect control process flag is the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800). ), The big hit display process (S804), or the small hit display process (S808), it is determined that it is the end of the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S803).

If it is not the end of the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing in S523, the process proceeds to S530 described later. On the other hand, at the end of the effect symbol fluctuation stop processing in S523, it is confirmed whether or not the current game state is the low base state by checking the game state data stored in the RAM 103 described above (). S524).

If the base is not in the low base state in S524, the ball striking promotion effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the base is low in S524, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S525). When the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S525, the hitting promotion effect processing is terminated.

On the other hand, when the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set in S525, the small hit right-handed promotion is promoted in the low base state because there is the second hold storage information at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal big hit big hit game state. After the notification flag is set (S517), the variation display based on the second hold storage information is executed, and the second hold memory that existed at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal jackpot jackpot gaming state was executed. Since it is recognized that the information has been digested according to the execution of the variable display, in order to determine whether or not to end the small hit right-handed promotion notification at the end stage of the variable display of the effect symbol, the variable display of this time is displayed. Based on the display result specification command received at the start, it is confirmed whether or not the display result of the current variation display is an out-of-order display result (S527).

In S527, when the display result of the current variation display is an out-of-display display result, the second reserved storage information existing at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal jackpot jackpot gaming state is digested according to the execution of the variation display. In addition, since the variation display result based on the second reserved storage information becomes an out-of-order display result and is not controlled to the small hit gaming state, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is terminated (S528), and the small hit right-handed promotion notification is terminated. The flag is reset (S529). After that, the hitting promotion effect processing is completed. As a result, the second reserved storage information that existed at the end of the above-mentioned 8R normal jackpot jackpot gaming state is digested according to the execution of the variable display, and when the small hit or jackpot does not occur, the time when the variable display ends. Then, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is terminated.

Further, when it is not the end of the effect symbol fluctuation stop process in S523 described above, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit display process (S808) is in progress by confirming the value of the current effect control process flag (S808). S530). When the small hit display process is being performed in S530, it is confirmed whether or not the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set (S531).

When the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is set in S531, the hitting promotion effect processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is not set in S531, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is started (S532) according to the small hit display state, and the small hit right-handed promotion is promoted. The notification flag is set (S533). After that, the hitting promotion effect processing is completed. When the small hit right-handed promotion notification is not yet executed when the small hit display process is executed, it is when the small hit game state is controlled in the high base state as shown in FIG. 19A, and S532 and S533. As a result, the execution of the small hit right-handed promotion notification is started from the stage where the small hit display is executed.

Further, when the small hit display process is not in progress in S530 described above, it is confirmed whether or not it is the start of the small hit end effect process (S810) by checking the value of the current effect control process flag (S810). S534). In S534, by confirming the value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the previous ball striking promotion effect process stored in the above-mentioned effect process switching determination area and the value of the current effect control process flag, the previous effect The value of the effect control process flag at the time of execution of the hit ball promotion effect process is a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (S809), and the value of the current effect control process flag is the small hit end effect process (S810). When the value corresponds to, it is determined that it is the start of the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

If it is not the start of the small hit end effect process in S534, the hit ball promotion effect process ends. On the other hand, when it is the start of the small hit end effect processing in S534, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is terminated (S535), and the small hit right-handed promotion notification flag is reset (S536). After that, the hitting promotion effect processing is completed. As a result, when the small hit game state ends, the small hit right-handed promotion notification that has been executed up to that point ends.

In the above-described embodiment, left-handed promotion promotes left-handedness in a low base state such as after the end of the big hit game state of a normal big hit and after the end of the variable display of the number of variable display times in which the time saving state continues. Notification may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed game is basically performed, and the right-handed promotion notification is given only when right-handed is required. Since it becomes possible to recognize that the game state requires hitting, the left-handed hit promotion notification is an example of not executing.

Further, contrary to the above-described embodiment, basically, when it is necessary to play a left-handed game, a left-handed promotion notification is given, and when it is necessary to play a right-handed game, a left-handed promotion is performed. The effect control that does not notify may be performed. For example, since right-handed hitting is required in the jackpot game state, right-handed hitting is promoted by stopping the execution of the left-handed promotion notification, and the normal jackpot game state ends and the time saving state continues. In a low base state such as after the end of the variation display of the variation display number, the left strike promotion notification for promoting the left strike may be executed. In this case, the variation display of the second special symbol, which is the small hit display result, is executed as the variation display after the end of the jackpot game state, based on the hold storage information before the start of the jackpot gaming state of the normal jackpot. At that time, the execution of the left-handed promotion notification is stopped from the start of the fluctuation display, so that the player who launches the hit ball corresponding to the stop of the notification is released in the small hit game state after the fluctuation display. It is possible to make it possible for the game ball to enter the V-determination winning device 87 in time.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol, which is the small hit display result, is displayed after the end of the big hit game state, based on the second reserved storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit game state. In a mode in which the right-handed promotion display executed from the jackpot game state is continued when executed as the variable display of, the execution of the right-handed promotion notification starts from the start of the variable display after the end of the jackpot game state. In such a case, the right-handed promotion notification is temporarily stopped for a short time at the end of the jackpot game state, and the right-handed promotion notification is restarted from the start of the subsequent fluctuation display. By performing the control to start, after the right-handed promotion display executed from the jackpot game state is temporarily stopped, the right-handed promotion notification is restarted from the start of the subsequent fluctuation display. You may. In the case of such control, the right-handed promotion notification is temporarily stopped at the end of the jackpot game state, but is restarted immediately from the start of the subsequent fluctuation display, so that the player is encouraged to right-handed. It can be felt that the execution of the notification is substantially continued.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the small hit display result is obtained based on the second reserved storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit game state, the right is executed from the big hit game state as a specific state. In the mode in which the hit promotion display is continued, an example is shown in which the execution of the right-handed promotion notification is started from the start of the fluctuation display after the end of the big hit game state, but the present invention is not limited to this, as in the 2R time saving big hit. Even when it is a big hit with a short opening that is not expected to win a game ball, as a specific state, by executing such a right-handed promotion display from the start of fluctuation, an opportunity for the game ball to win a prize. May be given to the player.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which only one second reserved storage information (upper limit value is “1”) is stored has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the second reserved storage information, a plurality of reserved storage information may be stored, for example, the upper limit value is set to "4", as in the case of the first reserved storage information. In that case, there may be a plurality of second reserved storage information stored before the start of the jackpot gaming state at the end of the jackpot gaming state of the normal jackpot such as the 8R normal jackpot. At this time, in the hitting ball effect promotion effect process of FIG. 20, a process may be performed such that the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed until all of the plurality of second reserved storage information is digested by the variable display. ..

The opening time of the operating port of the judgment winning device 87 regarding the small hit described above is not limited to one second as described above, and even if the right-handed game ball is started after visually recognizing that the opening state has been reached. , Any time may be set as long as the time is such that the game ball cannot enter the determination winning device 87 in time or is difficult to make in time. Further, the display period of the small hit display effect when the small hit game state is reached is not limited to one second as described above, and it is determined even if the small hit display is visually recognized and then the right-handed game ball is started. Any time may be set as long as the game ball cannot enter the winning device 87 in time or is difficult to make in time.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, for example, when the time saving state (high base state) ends, the small hit display result is displayed when the variable display is performed by the hold storage information held and stored in the second hold storage buffer. In that case, during the time saving state (high base state), the effect control microcomputer 100 performs a special effect as an effect different from the case where the variation display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit display result. An example to be executed will be described.

When the time saving state (high base state) ends and the variable display is performed by the hold storage information held and stored in the second hold storage buffer, as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the second special symbol is displayed. In the variable display by, the probability of a small hit display result is extremely high. Then, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to generate a large hit at a rate of about 1/5. When the time saving state (high base state) is completed (when the low base state is reached) in this way, there is a possibility that the jackpot can be pulled back at a rate of about 1/5. Then, when the variation display result of the second special symbol becomes the small hit display result during the time saving state (high base state), the effect that the special character image is not displayed is executed, but the time saving state (high base state) is executed. ) Ends, a special character image is displayed when a small hit display result is obtained when the variable display is performed by the hold storage information held and stored in the second hold storage buffer. Just execute.

By executing such an effect, even if the time saving state (high base state) ends and returns to the normal state (low base state), it is possible to return to the big hit based on the execution of the special effect. Since there is a possibility, the unfortunate impression given to the player can be reduced. It should be noted that the reserved memory of the second special symbol may be one, or four may be provided in the same manner as the first special symbol.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the third embodiment will be described. In the third embodiment, an example will be described in which the jackpot via the V prize described in the first embodiment is not provided and the probability variation state via the V prize is provided. Specifically, the V determination winning device 87 shown in FIG. 1 is used to control the probabilistic state when the V winning is won. The probabilistic state is a state in which the probability of determining a big hit in the big hit determination is changed to a high probability state in which the probability of determining the big hit is improved from the normal probability state (low probability state). In the third embodiment, the parts common to the control performed in the first embodiment will be described by omitting the description. First, in the third embodiment, the flow of the game after the player starts the game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

When the player is seated in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and starts the game for the first time, the player first strikes the pachinko machine 1 so that the game ball wins the first starting winning opening 13. Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and when the display result is a big hit (big hit by the special symbol), the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 by switching from left-handed to right-handed. After the big hit, a right-handed promotion notification (also called a right-handed notification) is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to urge the player to play the game by right-handed. Specifically, a display such as "Aim to the right" is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

During the big hit game, the game is performed aiming at the big hit variable winning ball device 20 by hitting right. During the jackpot game, a right-handed promotion notification is given. In the third embodiment, as the types of jackpots, a normal jackpot and a V probability variation determination jackpot are provided. The V-judgment determination jackpot is a jackpot that is in a probabilistic state when there is a V-win when the V-judgment winning device 87 is opened. Further, the probability change state is a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit is higher than that in the normal state (normal game state that is not the probability change state).

When the V probability variation determination jackpot occurs, the V determination winning device 87 is controlled to be in the open state during the second round as a predetermined round in the jackpot round. In the middle of the first round (may be after the first round is completed), it is notified that a V prize is aimed at in the next round (two rounds). For example, a V-round notification such as "Aim for V in the next round" is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9.

Then, when a V prize is generated by the V determination winning device 87 in the second round of the big hit round, it is controlled to a probabilistic state and a time saving state that can be continued over a predetermined number of fluctuation displays after the big hit game state ends. A plurality of types of fluctuations in which the probabilistic state and the time saving state continue are set. When the V-judgment winning device 87 does not generate a V-winning in the second round of the jackpot round, and after the end of the normal jackpot, a normal gaming state is set in which the change state and the time saving state are not controlled.

When the probability change state and the time reduction state are controlled after the jackpot game is completed, the probability change state and the time reduction state are notified at the start of the probability change state and the time reduction state, and the fluctuation display number of times the probability change state and the time reduction state can be continued. Is notified. Further, at the start of the probability change state and the time saving state, a right-handed promotion notification is given. When controlled to the probabilistic state and the time saving state, the game is performed aiming at the variable winning ball device 15 having the second starting winning opening 14 by right-handed striking. If a game ball wins in the second start winning opening 14 and the display result is a big hit (a big hit with a special symbol) while being controlled to the probabilistic state and the time saving state, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 remains right-handed. Play the game aiming at. Then, if the big hit is not a normal big hit, the game is performed aiming at the V determination winning device 87 in the second round.

After the end of the jackpot game state, if it is not controlled to the probability change state and the time saving state, the notification that the normal state is set and the left-handed promotion notification are executed. After the jackpot game is completed, if the player is not controlled in the probability change state and the time saving state, the player switches from right-handed to left-handed and plays the game so that the game ball wins in the first starting winning opening 13.

The situation of the second round when the V probability change judgment jackpot occurs will be described in detail. After the first round is completed by the V probability variation judgment jackpot, the player aims at the operating port opened by the V judgment winning device 87 in the second round so that the game ball enters the inside of the V winning area 870. Advance the game.

When a game is played aiming at the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87, if the game ball enters the inside of the V-judgment winning device 87 and enters the V-winning area 870, a V-winning occurs. When a V-winning occurs, a V-winning notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V-winning has occurred.

When the game is aimed at the V-judgment winning device 87, the game ball does not enter the inside of the V winning area 870, or the game ball is inside the V winning area 870 but is not specified other than the V winning area 870. When entering the area 871, no V prize is generated. When the V prize does not occur, the V prize failure notification is performed on the screen of the effect display device 9 to notify that the V prize has failed.

Normally, in the case of a big hit, the operating port of the V determination winning device 87 is not opened, so that the V winning does not occur, and the player digests the round aiming only at the big hit variable winning ball device 20. Further, the V probability variation determination jackpot is provided with a plurality of types of rounds such as 2R, 8R, and 15R. In the case of a 2RV probability variation judgment jackpot, the jackpot round ends after the second round ends. In the case of 8R and 15RV probability variation determination big hits, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened again after the end of the second round, and after the third round, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is aimed at and the round is digested.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a hit type table in the third embodiment. In the hit type table of FIG. 21, the hit occurrence condition, the control state after the V winning probability change is confirmed, the number of open times (number of rounds) in the hit, and the open time of each round in the hit are shown for each hit type. .. In this embodiment, 8R normal jackpot, 2RV probability variation jackpot, 8RV probability variation jackpot, and 15RV probability variation jackpot are provided as hit types.

The 8R normal jackpot occurs when the display result of the first and second special symbols becomes the jackpot symbol. Judgment as to whether or not to make the display result of the variable display of the special symbol a big hit symbol is performed in advance by a random number lottery (big hit determination of the special symbol). In addition, the type of jackpot is also performed in advance by a random number lottery. The 8R normal jackpot is a jackpot that does not generate a V winning round, and V winning is not possible. After the end of the 8R normal jackpot, it will be in the normal state without being controlled by the probability change state and the time saving state. Further, when an 8R normal jackpot occurs, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened, and the jackpot game state is entered. In the 8R normal jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened eight times, and the opening time of one round is 29 seconds.

As for the normal jackpot that does not become a probability variation state like the 8R normal jackpot, the V judgment is made in the 2nd round as in the other V probability variation judgment jackpots (2RV probability variation judgment jackpot, 8RV probability variation judgment jackpot, and 15RV probability variation judgment jackpot). The operating port of the winning device 87 is opened, but the V-judgment winning device 87 has an opening pattern that does not result in a big hit in an advantageous state by making the game ball unable to win or difficult to win in the V winning area 870. May be opened. For example, in the 2nd round, the game ball may be in a state in which it is impossible to win or a state in which it is difficult to win in the V-determination winning device 87 in a controllable manner or structurally and in a controlled manner. Further, in the 2nd round, the game ball can be won in the V determination winning device 87, but the game ball cannot be won in the V winning area 870 in a controllable or structural and controllable manner. It may be difficult to win a prize.

The 2RV probability variation determination jackpot occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes the jackpot symbol. The 2RV probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot in which a V winning round occurs in the second round. In the 2RV probability variation determination jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened for 29 seconds in the first round in the jackpot gaming state. Then, in the second land, the V determination winning device 87 opens for 29 seconds. When a V prize is generated in the V determination prize device 87 in the second round, it is controlled to a probabilistic state and a time saving state after the end of the big hit. In this case, the probability variation state and the time saving state are when the end condition that the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is 80 times is satisfied, or the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 85 times. It ends when the end condition is satisfied.

The 8RV probability variation determination jackpot occurs when the display result of the first special symbol becomes the jackpot symbol. The 8RV probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot in which a V winning round occurs in the second round. In the 8RV probability variation determination jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened for 29 seconds in the first round in the jackpot gaming state. In the 3rd to 8th rounds, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 opens for 29 seconds in one round. When a V prize is generated in the V determination prize device 87 in the second round, it is controlled to a probabilistic state and a time saving state after the end of the big hit. The probabilistic change state and the time saving state in this case end when the end condition that the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

The 15RV probability variation determination jackpot occurs when the display result of the first and second special symbols becomes the jackpot symbol. The 15RV probability variation determination jackpot is a jackpot in which a V winning round occurs in the second round. In the 15RV probability variation determination jackpot, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened for 29 seconds in the first round in the jackpot gaming state. In the 3rd to 15th rounds, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 opens for 29 seconds in one round. When a V prize is generated in the V determination prize device 87 in the second round, it is controlled to a probabilistic state and a time saving state after the end of the big hit. The probabilistic change state and the time saving state in this case end when the end condition that the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100 is satisfied.

Here, when it is decided to control the jackpot based on the winning (entering) of the game ball in the second starting winning opening 14, it is based on the winning (entering) of the game ball in the first starting winning opening 13. It is easy to determine a jackpot that is advantageous to the player at a higher rate than when it is determined to control the jackpot.

Further, both the first start winning prize and the second starting winning prize are stored on hold in a predetermined upper limit number (4 pieces). Further, when the second start prize is generated in the second start prize opening 14, even if there is a hold memory of the first start prize, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the second start prize is preferentially executed. To. In this way, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol.

Further, after the 2RV probability variation determination jackpot, an end condition is set in which the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is 80 times or the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 85 times. .. Compared to the 8RV probability variation judgment jackpot and the 15RV probability variation determination jackpot, the time saving state (probability change state), which has a shorter number of times, changes the first special symbol due to the hold memory based on the first start winning during the time saving state (probability change state). Even if the display is started, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol, which is likely to be determined as a jackpot advantageous to the player, is for enabling the variable display. By doing so, in a short time saving state (probability change state), the variable display of the first special symbol by the hold memory based on the first start winning is started, so that it is easy to determine the jackpot which is advantageous for the player. 2 It is possible to prevent the number of fluctuations of the special symbol from decreasing.

It should be noted that the playability may be such that a probability variation jackpot is given by a random number lottery without providing the V determination winning device 87. The probability variation state and the time saving state of the 2R probability variation jackpot have an end condition that the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is 80 times or an end condition that the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 85 times. It may be terminated when it is established.

Further, the gate 32 and the variable winning ball device 15 may be provided in the left game area, and the game may be played by left-handed even during the normal state, the probabilistic state, and the time saving state. For example, the variable winning ball device 15 may be provided below the first starting winning opening 13. For example, if either of the first start prize and the second start prize is advantageous to the player, the same left-handed game may be performed aiming at the first start prize opening 13 or the second start prize. Since the game can be performed aiming at the mouth 14, the range of the game can be expanded and the interest can be improved.

FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table according to the third embodiment. These tables are stored in the ROM 54. Of these tables, the parts different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described.

FIG. 22C is a low-base first special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining a jackpot type when a jackpot is determined by the first special symbol in the low-base state. FIG. 22 (D) is a high-base first special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining a jackpot type when a jackpot is determined by the first special symbol in the high-base state. FIG. 22 (E) is a second special figure jackpot type determination table used for determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is determined by the second special symbol.

According to such various jackpot type determination tables, the jackpot type of the second special symbol has the largest number of rounds and the largest number of time reductions as compared with the jackpot type that can be selected in the first special symbol. "15RV probability variation judgment jackpot" is selected as a high percentage, and "8R normal jackpot", which has the second largest number of rounds, is selected as another selectable jackpot type, which is advantageous for the player. The rate at which a large hit type is selected is high.

According to such various jackpot type determination tables, regarding the jackpot of the first special symbol, in the high base state, the selection ratio of the number of rounds is the same as in the low base state, but the probability variation state. + A high percentage of jackpots that are in a time-saving state are selected. Therefore, in the high base state, the ratio of selecting the jackpot type that is advantageous to the player is higher than in the low base state.

In the third embodiment in which the probability variation state via the V prize is provided, as a jackpot type determination table, the same plurality of types of jackpots are used for the jackpot of the first special symbol in the low base state and in the high base state. The jackpot type to be executed may be selected from the types, and the jackpot type may be determined using a jackpot type determination table in which the jackpot type can be selected with the same (common) selection ratio. In that case, the ratio of selecting the jackpot type that is advantageous to the player is the same (common) between the low base state and the high base state.

The V probability variation jackpot shown in the third embodiment can be realized mainly by partially changing the processing content of the special symbol stop processing and the processing content of the jackpot end processing as follows.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop processing according to the third embodiment. The special symbol stop process of FIG. 23 is different from the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 12 of the first embodiment in that S134 is changed to S134A and S142 to S150 are changed to S142A to S150A. is there. S134A and S142A to S150A will be described.

When the jackpot flag is set in S133, the CPU 56 sets when a long-term continuation condition of 100 fluctuation displays is set, such as 8RV probability variation determination jackpot and 15RV probability variation determination jackpot. The short-term probability change flag and short-term time reduction flag that are set when the short-term continuation condition of 80 to 85 times of fluctuation display is set, such as the long-term probability change flag and long-term time reduction flag, or the 2RV probability change judgment jackpot. Among the flags, the set flag is reset (S134A).

When the jackpot flag is not set in S133, it is confirmed whether or not the short-term probability change flag indicating the probability change state or the long-term probability change flag is set (S142A). The short-term probability change flag is a flag set when the short-term continuation condition of 5 to 10 times of fluctuation display is set, and the long-term probability change flag is set by the long-term continuation condition of 100 times of fluctuation display. This is a flag that is set when the probability change state is set. When the short-term probability change flag or the long-term probability change flag is not set in S142, it is not in the probability change state, and the process proceeds to S152 described later. On the other hand, when the short-term probability change flag or the long-term probability change flag is set in S142A, it is in the probability change state. The total probability variation counter as a counting means for counting the total value is updated by -1 subtraction (S143A).

In the jackpot end processing of FIG. 24, the total probability variation counter that is subtracted and updated in S143A is set to 85 times by S166A when controlled to the short-term probability variation state, and 100 times by S170A when controlled to the long-term probability variation state. It is set, and by S143A, it is subtracted and updated every time the variable display which is the off-display result is executed once. As shown in S166A and S170A of FIG. 24, the total probability variation counter is used to determine both whether or not the end condition of the short-term probability variation is satisfied and whether or not the end condition of the long-term probability variation is satisfied. Next, by confirming whether or not the short-term probability change flag is set, it is confirmed whether or not the short-term probability change state is set (S144A).

When the short-term probability change flag is set in S144A, is it the end of the variation display of the second special symbol based on confirming whether or not the special symbol pointer is the data indicating "second"? Check whether or not (S145A). In S145A, when it is the end of the variation display of the first special symbol instead of the second special symbol, the process proceeds to S149A described later. On the other hand, in S145A, when the variation display of the second special symbol is finished, the special figure 2 probability variation counter is updated by -1 subtraction (S146A). The special figure 2 probability variation number counter which is subtracted and updated in S146A is a counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol controlled to the probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game of the 2R probability variation jackpot. In the jackpot end processing of FIG. 24, the special figure 2 probability variation counter is set to 80 times by S165A when controlled to the short-term probability variation state, and by S146A, the variation display that results in the second special symbol being off is 1 It is subtracted and updated every time it is executed.

Next, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the special figure 2 probability variation counter updated in S146A has become “0” (S147A). In S147A, when the count value of the special figure 2 probability variation counter becomes "0", it means that one of the end conditions of the short-term probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game of the 2R probability variation jackpot is satisfied, so that the short-term probability variation state In order to end the above, the process proceeds to S149A, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S147A, when the count value of the special figure 2 probability variation counter is not "0", in order to confirm whether or not one other termination condition of the termination condition of the short-term probability variation state is satisfied. , Proceed to S148A.

In S148A, the subtraction is updated in S143A in order to confirm whether or not the end condition of the short-term probability change or the long-term probability change is satisfied based on the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the probability change state. It is confirmed whether or not the count value of the total probability variation counter has become "0" (S148A). If the count value of the total probability variation counter is not "0" in S148A, the process proceeds to S152, which will be described later. On the other hand, in S148A, when the count value of the total probability variation counter is "0", the process proceeds to S149A.

In the short-term probability variation state, S149A is determined by S147A that the number of fluctuation display times of the second special symbol has become the number of end conditions, and in the short-term probability variation state and the long-term probability variation state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are determined by S148A. It is executed to end the probability change state when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations of the special symbol has reached the number of end conditions.

In S149A, of the short-term probability variation flag and the long-term probability variation flag, the currently set probability variation flag is reset (S149A), and the set probability variation count counter (in the case of short-term probability variation, the special figure 2 time reduction counter). And two counters, the total time reduction counter. In the case of long-term time reduction, one counter with only the total time reduction counter.) Is reset (S150A).

In such a special symbol stop process, according to S142A to S155, in the short-term probability change state, the second special symbol is executed 80 times, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed 85 times in total. When either of the execution of the out-of-order variation display is satisfied, the process of terminating the short-term probability change state is performed. Further, according to S142A to S155, in the long-term time saving state, the process of terminating the long-term probability change state is performed when the execution of the deviation variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol a total of 100 times is established. ..

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end processing according to the third embodiment. The big hit end process of FIG. 24 is different from the big hit end process shown in FIG. 13 of the first embodiment in that S163 to S171 are changed to S163A to S171A. S163A to S171A will be described below.

When the jackpot end time elapses according to S162, whether or not the jackpot type to be terminated is a 2R probability variation jackpot based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state. Confirm (S163A).

When the type of jackpot ending by S163A is 2R probability variation jackpot, a short-term probability variation flag is set (S164A) and a short-term time reduction flag is set (S164B) in order to control the short-term probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. ), In order to set the end condition of the short-term probability variation state, set the data of "80" (corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol 80 times) in the special figure 2 probability variation counter (S165A), and set the total probability variation counter to the total probability variation counter. The data of "85" (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 85 times) is set (S166A). Then, a process for transmitting the short-term probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S167A), and the process proceeds to S172.

As a result, after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the 2R probability variation jackpot, it is controlled to the short-term probability variation state, and the end conditions of the short-term probability variation state are the number of variations of the second special symbol only and the first special symbol and the second special symbol. It will be defined by the total number of times the variable display is opened.

On the other hand, according to S163A, when the type of jackpot to end is not 2R probability variation jackpot, the type of jackpot to end is 8R probability variation based on the data indicating the jackpot type set in the jackpot type buffer in the RAM 55 in the current jackpot game state. It is confirmed whether or not it is a big hit or a 15R probability variation big hit (S168A).

In S168A, when the type of jackpot to end is not 8R probability variation jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is not controlled, so the process proceeds to S172 described later. On the other hand, in S168A, when the type of jackpot to end is 8R probability variation jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot, a long-term probability variation flag is set to control the long-term probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state (S169A). In order to set the time saving flag (S169B) and set the end condition of the long-term probability variation state, the data of "100" (corresponding to the total variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol 100 times) is set in the total probability variation counter. Set (S170A). Then, a process for transmitting the long-term probability change state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed (S171A), and the process proceeds to S172.

As a result, after the end of the 8R probability variation jackpot or the 15R probability variation jackpot jackpot gaming state, it is controlled to the long-term probability variation state, and the end condition of the long-term probability variation state is defined by the total number of variable display openings of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Will be done.

In such a jackpot end process, after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the 2R probability variation jackpot by S164A to S166A, the second special symbol is executed 80 times and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. The setting is made to control the short-term probability change state until any one of the execution of the deviation variation display a total of 85 times is satisfied. Further, according to S169A to S170A, after the end of the 8R probability variation jackpot or the 15R probability variation jackpot jackpot game state, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are put into a long-term probability variation state until the execution of the outlier variation display is established 100 times in total. It is set to control.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the end condition of the short-term probability variation state after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the 2R probability variation jackpot is that the variation display number of the second special symbol is executed 80 times, or the first special symbol and the first special symbol and Since it is set to be established when the total number of times of the variation display of the second special symbol is executed 85 times, when there is a hold memory of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term probability variation state, and when there is no hold memory. Therefore, during the control period of the short-term probability change state, the number of times the variation display of the second special symbol, which is advantageous for the player, can be executed can be the same, which is advantageous or disadvantageous for the player in the probability change state (high base state). It is possible to prevent a difference and ensure the fairness of the game.

Further, in the third embodiment, in the probabilistic state (high base state, time saving state), the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is executed 80 times, or the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed. Since the end condition is satisfied when the total number of times is 85 times, there are a plurality of conditions for ending the probabilistic state, and the fun of the game is improved.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, the fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, when the game is controlled to a specific state based on the specific variation display, the game medium cannot be entered into the specific area unless the game medium is driven into the second path from the start of the specific variation display. A control example for controlling the V-determination winning device 87 to a winning state will be described in a possible manner.

In the fourth embodiment, for example, when it is decided to make a small hit in the special symbol normal processing (S300), the type of big hit that is controlled when a V prize occurs in the small hit game state is also selected and determined. Game control is performed.

Further, the fluctuation pattern type includes a fluctuation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs and a fluctuation pattern type that cannot be selected when a small hit occurs. Such a variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit occurs is a variation pattern in which a specific effect is executed, and includes a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed. Therefore, when a variation pattern in which a predetermined suggestion effect regarding such a small hit is executed is executed, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player. The variation pattern type that can be selected when a small hit is made can be selected both when the small hit is made and when the small hit is not made, and when the small hit is made, it is better than when the small hit is not made. Is also set to be selected at a high rate. The fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is made is set so that the fluctuation pattern set at a specific fluctuation time is selected based on the correspondence with the open control of the V determination winning device 87. .. If the fluctuation pattern in which such a predetermined suggestion effect regarding the small hit is executed can be executed when the small hit occurs, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the small hit at the time of displaying the fluctuation. it can. Further, the player can easily cope with the game peculiar to the small hit game state that the game ball needs to enter the V judgment winning device 87 within the limited opening time in order to obtain the big hit. This makes it possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to escape the advantageous state in which the game ball enters the V-determination winning device 87.

The fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit is such that the game ball cannot enter the V-judgment winning device 87 opened in the small hit game state unless the game ball is hit right from the start of the fluctuation. The fluctuation time is set so as to be the fluctuation time.

In such a fourth embodiment, the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation pattern that can be selected when a small hit occurs, the display time of the small hit display when a small hit occurs, and the V determination winning in the small hit game state. The opening time of the device 87 is predetermined. In the variable display control and the small hit game control in that case, in order to enable the player to enter the game ball into the V-judgment winning device 87 when the V-judgment winning device 87 is open. In addition, if the right-handed hit of the game ball is not started at the start of the variation display of the variation pattern that can be selected when a small hit occurs, the variation display will not be in time to enter the V-judgment winning device 87. And the opening control of the V determination winning device 87 are set to be executed.

In such a fourth embodiment, as shown in the first embodiment, as the effect control, the second special, which is the small hit display result based on the hold storage information before the start of the big hit game state of the normal big hit. When the variation display of the symbol is executed as the first variation display after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start of the variation display, thereby responding to the notification. The player who launches the hit ball can make it in time for the game ball to enter the V-determination winning device 87 released in the small hit game state after the fluctuation display.

As a result, in the fourth embodiment, even when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern is restricted, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. It is possible to give a promotion notification so that the player does not miss the opportunity of the game ball entering the V-determination winning device 87 which may be controlled to the jackpot game state.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, the fifth embodiment will be described. In the fifth embodiment, the small hit right-handed promotion notification as shown in the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment is executed after the end of the normal big hit big hit game state, and the variable display is controlled to the small hit game state. An example in which the same promotion notification as in the case of the variable display, which is the display result controlled by the small hit game state, is performed even when the variable display is different from the possible display result (for example, the big hit display result). Will be explained.

For example, in the situations shown in the first embodiment and the fourth embodiment, the small hit right-handed promotion notification executed from the start time of the variable display after the end of the big hit game state of the normal big hit is displayed in the variable display. Considering a control example in which the effect control is performed only when the result is a small hit display result, if the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed at such a timing, the small hit display result can be easily obtained. It is predicted by the player, and it becomes difficult to improve the fun of the game and the production. On the other hand, in the fifth embodiment, as a condition for notifying the small hit right-handed promotion that is executed from the start time of the variable display after the end of the normal big hit big hit game state, for example, the variable display that becomes the big hit display result. Other variations such as, etc. may be added when the display is executed.

In this way, when the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start time of the fluctuation display after the end of the normal big hit big hit game state, the small hit is not always a small hit. Based on the promotion notification being executed, it is possible to prevent the player from easily guessing the change in the gaming state after the small hit right-handed promotion notification.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, the sixth embodiment will be described. In the sixth embodiment, when the right-handed promotion notification as shown in the first embodiment or the like is performed, a specific signal that can identify that the right-handed promotion notification is being performed can be output to the outside of the gaming machine. A configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when a test device as an external signal output means is provided will be described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined test signal can be created and output to the outside by a game control microcomputer 100 or the like. The test signal is a test signal for confirming the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a test device provided outside the gaming machine, and is a formal test conducted by a third-party organization such as the Security Electronics and Communication Technology Association. Output when doing. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is obliged to undergo a formal test by a third-party organization, and as a result of the test, only models conforming to a predetermined standard are allowed to be shipped as products. The test contents are diverse, for example, the number of game balls that can be fired in one minute, the number of prize balls that are paid out for one prize, the performance of electric accessories, the performance of a variable display device, and the like. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is tested before mass production.

The test signal created by the game control microcomputer 100 or the like includes a winning detection signal (a starting winning detection signal to the first starting winning opening 13 and a starting winning detection signal to the second starting winning opening 14. ), Big hit information, probability fluctuation information, information indicating the operating state of the fluctuation display device (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b, effect display device 9), variable winning ball as an ordinary electric accessory Multiple types of information such as information indicating the operating state of the device 15, information indicating the operating state of the normal symbol display 10, information indicating the presence or absence of a firing ball, and information indicating an area to be driven such as right-handed or left-handed. Signal is included.

For example, the main board 31 is provided with a connector mounting portion which is an electric component provided with a test signal connector for outputting a test signal created by a game control microcomputer 100 or the like to the outside. The test signal connector is composed of a signal pin to which a probe from the test device as an external device can be connected and a connector to which a cable from the test device can be connected. In such a test signal connector, a test signal to be output is predetermined corresponding to each pin of the signal output terminal. Therefore, when testing a game machine, it is possible to collectively output a plurality of types of test signals as described above to the outside. This makes it possible to easily perform a formal test including a compatibility test for launching a hit ball, a compatibility test for paying out a prize ball, a compatibility test for a variable winning ball device 15, and the like. The test signal is created by the game control microcomputer 100. The test signal is not limited to the game control microcomputer 100, and may be created and output by another microcomputer such as the effect control microcomputer 100.

When performing such a formal test, the hit ball of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be tested is hit according to the information indicating the area to be hit, such as the right-handed signal or the left-handed signal output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the test device. A test launch operation device is used in which the operation handle 5 is operated to mechanically perform launch operations such as left-handed and right-handed. For the information indicating the area to be driven, such as a right-handed signal or a left-handed signal, both a left-handed signal and a right-handed signal may be used, and only the right-handed signal is used. You may. When using only the right-handed signal, the left-handed signal is specified when the right-handed signal is off, and the right-handed signal is specified when the right-handed signal is on. It is used to indicate that it is in a state of being.

Such a launch operation device emits a signal for driving the launch operation device based on the drive area information indicating the area to be driven, such as a right-handed signal or a left-handed signal received by the test device from the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is input to the operation device, and the operation of operating the ball striking operation handle 5 is executed in response to the signal for driving the launch operation device.

Since such a launch operation device is composed of a mechanical structure and operates mechanically, there is a problem in the responsiveness of the operation to the signal for driving the launch operation device. Therefore, for example, based on the reserved storage information before the start of the normal jackpot game state as described above, the variable display of the second special symbol that is the small hit display result is 1 after the end of the jackpot game state. When executed as the second variation display, in a short period of time, after returning from the right-handed state corresponding to the big hit game state to the left-handed state corresponding to the low base state, and then to the right corresponding to the small hit game state. When the driving area information such as changing to the driving is used, it becomes difficult for the operation of the launching operation device in the test to follow the instruction of the driving area information, which hinders the progress of the test and the test result in the formal test. There was a problem of coming.

In response to such a problem, as shown in the first embodiment and the like, the variable display of the second special symbol, which is the small hit display result, is based on the hold storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit game state. When executed as the first fluctuation display after the end of the jackpot game state, the right-handed promotion notification is continuously given from the jackpot game state, and even from the start of the first fluctuation display after the end of the jackpot game state. By continuously issuing the right-handed promotion notification, it is possible to specify the right-handed promotion notification period as shown in (b4) of FIG. 19 (B), which indicates that the right-handed promotion is continuously instructed from the big hit game state. If the right-handed signal is output as the driving area information, the operation of the launching operation device in the test can easily follow the instruction of the driving area information, which hinders the progress of the test and the test result in the formal test. It can be kept messy. As a result, it is possible to execute a suitable test outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 while confirming the execution status of the right-handed promotion notification.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described first to sixth embodiments will be described.
(1) In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9B, the variation display of the second special symbol, which is the small hit display result, is displayed based on the hold storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit game state. , When the variable display is executed after the end of the big hit game state, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start of the variable display, so that the player who launches the hit ball corresponding to the notification is executed. , It is possible to make it possible for the game ball to enter the V-determination winning device 87 released in the small hit game state after the fluctuation display. As a result, it is disadvantageous for the player that the V-judgment winning device 87 cannot win the game ball in the small hit gaming state and the big hit generation advantageous state based on the V winning is missed. It can be prevented (suppressed).

(2) Specifically, a right-handed promotion notification is provided so that the player does not miss the advantageous state of the entry of the game ball into the V winning area 870 of the V judgment winning device 87 which may be controlled to the big hit gaming state. can do.

(3) In the fourth embodiment, even when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern is restricted, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, so that the big hit It is possible to give a promotion notification so that the player does not miss the opportunity of the game ball entering the V-determination winning device 87 which may be controlled by the game state.

(4) As shown in FIG. 19 (B), from the time when the big hit right-handed promotion notification for which the big hit right-handed promotion notification has been executed ends, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is continuously performed to change the big hit game state. When the variation display executed after the end is a variation display that results in a controllable display result in the small hit game state, it is possible to provide a promotion notification that does not cause a sense of discomfort.

(5) As shown in the fifth embodiment, when the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start time reduction of the fluctuation display after the end of the normal big hit big hit game state, the small hit is not always obtained. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from easily guessing the change in the gaming state after the small hit right-handed promotion notification based on the execution of the small hit right-handed promotion notification.

(6) As shown in the sixth embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol, which is the small hit display result, is the change display of the big hit game state based on the hold storage information before the start of the normal big hit big hit game state. When executed as the first variation display after the end, the right-handed promotion notification is continuously given from the jackpot game state, and the right-handed strike is continued even from the first variation display start time shortened after the end of the jackpot game state. By issuing the promotion notification, a right-handed signal capable of specifying the right-handed promotion notification period as shown in (b4) of FIG. 19B, which indicates that the right-handed hitting is continuously instructed from the jackpot game state, is input. By outputting as area information, it becomes easy for the operation of the launch operation device in the test to follow the instruction of the driving area information, and the progress of the test and the test result in the formal test are not hindered. be able to. As a result, it is possible to execute a suitable test outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 while confirming the execution status of the right-handed promotion notification.

(7) As shown in S164 to S166 of FIG. 13 and S147 to S150 of FIG. 12, the end condition of the short-term time-saving state after the end of the big-hit gaming state of the 2R time-saving big hit is the number of variable display times of the second special symbol. 6 (A), (A), because is set to be established when is executed 5 times or when the total number of times of the variation display of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol is executed 10 times. As shown in B) and the like, the second special symbol advantageous to the player during the control period of the short-term shortened state, with and without the hold memory of the first special symbol at the start of the short-term shortened state. Since the number of times the variable display can be executed can be the same, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantages and disadvantages for the player in the time saving state (high base state), and to ensure the fairness of the game.

(8) As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the end condition of the short-term time saving state defined by the total number of variable display times of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is variable-displayed by the first hold storage. Since it is equal to or greater than the total number of times (10 times) of the maximum number of times (4 times) and the specific number of times (5 times) that the predetermined variation display is executed for the second special symbol (10 times), the first hold is made in the short-term time saving state. Even if the variation display by the memory is performed a certain number of times, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage due to the first reserved storage information, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

(9) As shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a short-term time-saving state (variation display 5 to 10 times) and a long-term time-saving state (variation display 5 to 10 times) in which the number of fluctuation displays controlled to the time-saving state (high base state) is different ( Due to the existence of a time-saving state such as (variable display 100 times), the game in the time-saving state is rich in variety and the interest of the game is improved.

(10) As shown in S60 to S73 of FIG. 11, the selection ratio of the time saving jackpot is higher in the time saving state (high base state) than in the non-time saving state (low base state) of FIG. 5 (D). Since the jackpot type is selected by selecting the high-base 1st special figure jackpot type determination table, even when the display result of the 1st special symbol becomes the jackpot display result during the time saving state (high base state). It is possible to reduce the possibility of being disadvantaged to the player.

(11) As shown in the second embodiment, when the time saving state (high base state) ends with respect to the second special symbol, if a small hit display result is obtained by the fluctuation display by the second hold memory, the small hit display result is obtained. During the time saving state (high base state), a special effect different from the case where the small hit display result is obtained by the variable display by the second hold storage is executed. In the variable display by the second special symbol, the probability that a small hit display result is obtained is extremely high, and when a small hit is obtained, it can be pulled back to the big hit at a rate of about 1/5. Therefore, even if the time saving state (high base state) ends and the normal state (low base state) is returned, there is a possibility that the player can return to the big hit based on the execution of the special effect. It is possible to reduce the unfortunate impression given to.

(12) As shown in the third embodiment, in the probabilistic state (high base state, time saving state), the variation display number of the second special symbol is executed 80 times, or the first special symbol and the second special symbol are executed. Since the end condition is satisfied when the total number of times of the variation display of is executed 85 times, there are a plurality of conditions for ending the probabilistic state, and the fun of the game is improved.

[Characteristic configuration example of the first to sixth embodiments]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first to sixth embodiments described above has the following configurations (1) to (12) as characteristic configuration examples.

(1) By launching a game medium (game ball, etc.) and hitting it into a game area (game area 7, etc.), a variable display (variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, variable display of the effect symbol, etc.) ) Is feasible and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, in a game machine (pachinko game machine 1, etc.).
The game area includes a first path (left path) and a second path (right path) in which the game medium can be divided as a path through which the game medium can flow.
At least in the normal state, it is advantageous that the game medium flows down the first path (the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened, the V determination winning device 87 is opened, etc.).
At least in the advantageous state and the specific state (small hit gaming state) different from the normal state and the advantageous state, the case where the game medium flows down the second path is more than when the game medium flows down the first path. Also controls to a state advantageous to the player (opens the special variable winning ball device 20, opens the V determination winning device 87, etc.) State control means (microcomputer 560 for game control, S305 in FIG. 9). ~ S307, S308 ~ S310, etc.) and
Promotion notification means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S500 in FIG. 18, S506 and S510 in FIG. 20) that perform promotion notification (right-handed promotion notification) capable of promoting the driving of the game medium into the second path. S522, S532, etc.)
The promotion notification means performs the promotion notification in the advantageous state (S510 in FIG. 20, FIG. 19B), and a display result in which the variation display executed after the end of the advantageous state can be controlled to the specific state. In the case of the fluctuation display, even if the state after the end of the advantageous state is the normal state, the promotion notification is performed even at the start of the fluctuation (S522 in FIG. 20, FIG. 19 (B)).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage to the player.
(2) In the game machine of (1) above
A variable winning means (V determination winning device 87) provided in the second path and capable of winning a game medium in the specific state, and
A specific area (V winning area 870) provided in the variable winning means and into which the game medium can enter, and
When the game medium enters the specific area, the advantageous control means (microcomputer 560 for game control, S433 and S434 in FIG. 15, S444, S445, S449 to S457 in FIG. 16 and FIG. 9) are used to control the advantageous state. S305 to S307) are further provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a promotion notification so that the player does not miss the opportunity of the game medium to enter the specific area which may be controlled in an advantageous state.

(3) In the game machine of (2) above
A mode in which when the specific state is controlled based on the specific variation display, the game medium cannot be entered into the specific area unless the game medium is driven into the second path from the start of the specific variation display. A variable winning control means for controlling the variable winning means so as to be able to win is further provided (fourth embodiment).

According to such a configuration, when the game is controlled to a specific state based on the specific variation display, the game medium cannot be entered into the specific area unless the game medium is driven into the second path from the start of the specific variation display. It is possible to provide a promotion notification so that the player does not miss the opportunity of the game medium to enter the variable winning means controlled in a possible manner.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
When the variation display executed after the end of the advantageous state is a variation display that results in a controllable display result in the specific state (the variation display that becomes a small hit at the end of the big hit gaming state is executed). (When there is pending storage information), the promotion notification corresponding to the specific state is performed from the time when the advantageous state ends (S512 to S522 in FIGS. 19 (B) and 20).

According to such a configuration, the variation display executed after the end of the advantageous state becomes a display result that can be controlled to the specific state by performing the promotion notification corresponding to the specific state from the end of the advantageous state. At this time, it is possible to give a promotion notification that does not cause a sense of discomfort.

(5) In any of the game machines (1) to (4) above,
Even when the variation display executed after the end of the advantageous state is a variation display having a display result different from the display result controllable to the specific state, the promotion notification means said after the end of the advantageous state. It is possible to perform the same promotion notification as the promotion notification (fifth embodiment).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from easily guessing the change in the gaming state after the promotion notification based on the execution of the promotion notification.

(6) By launching a game medium (game ball, etc.) and hitting it into the game area (game area 7, etc.), a variable display (variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, variable display of the effect symbol, etc.) ) Is feasible and can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, in a game machine (pachinko game machine 1, etc.).
The game area includes a first route (first route, left route, etc.) and a second route (second route, right route, etc.) in which the game medium can be divided as a route through which the game medium can flow. ,
At least in the normal state (low base state), it is more advantageous for the game medium to flow down the first path (in the low base state, the first start winning opening 13 is provided so that a prize can be won from the first path. Therefore, it is more advantageous for the player to have the game ball flow down the first path than to have the game ball flow down the second path in terms of starting prizes, etc.),
When the game medium flows down the first path when the game medium flows down the second path at least in the advantageous state and a specific state (small hit game state or the like) different from the normal state and the advantageous state. State control means (microcomputer 560 for game control, FIG. 9) for controlling a state more advantageous to the player (opening the special variable winning ball device 20, opening the V determination winning device 87, etc.) S305-S307, S308-S310, etc.) and
Promotion notification means (microcomputer 100 for effect control, S500 in FIG. 18, S506 and S510 in FIG. 20) that perform promotion notification (right-handed promotion notification) capable of promoting the driving of the game medium into the second path. S522, S532, etc.)
The promotion notification means performs the promotion notification in the advantageous state (S510 in FIG. 20, FIG. 19B), and a display result in which the variation display executed after the end of the advantageous state can be controlled to the specific state. In the case of the fluctuation display, even if the state after the end of the advantageous state is the normal state, the promotion notification is performed even at the start of the fluctuation (S522 in FIG. 20, FIG. 19 (B)).
Further, an external signal output means (sixth embodiment) capable of outputting a specific signal that can identify that the promotion notification is being performed to the outside of the game machine when the promotion notification is performed by the promotion notification means. Prepare,
The external signal output means outputs a specific signal that can identify that the promotion notification is being performed in the advantageous state to the outside of the game machine, and the variation display executed after the end of the advantageous state is the specific state. When the variable display results in a controllable display result, a specific signal that can identify that the promotion notification is being performed is output to the outside of the game machine even after the end of the advantageous state (sixth embodiment).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a disadvantage to the player. Further, it is possible to execute a suitable test outside the game machine while confirming the execution status of the promotion notification.

(7) Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium (game ball, etc.) enters the first start area (first start winning opening 13 etc.) provided in the game area (game area 7 etc.). The first variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, etc.) that performs variable display (variable display, etc.) of the identification information (first special symbol, etc.) and derives and displays the display result, and the first variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, etc.) provided in the game area. 2 The identification information (second special symbol, etc.) is variably displayed based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium enters the start area (second start winning opening 14 or the like), and the display result is derived and displayed. A second variable display means (second special symbol display 8b, etc.) is provided, and the display result of the identification information in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means is a specific display result (big hit display result, etc.). ), It is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 etc.) that controls to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
The advantageous state includes at least a first advantageous state (time saving big hit, etc.) and a second advantageous state (normal big hit, etc.) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first advantageous state.
Whether or not to control the advantageous state (big hit determination, etc.) based on the entry of the game medium into either the first starting area or the second starting area, and when controlling to the advantageous state. Predetermining means (game control microcomputer 560, S300 in FIG. 9, FIG. 9) for determining whether or not to make the advantageous state (big hit type determination, etc.) before the display result of the identification information based on the entry is derived and displayed. 11 S60 to S77, etc.) and
After the advantageous state is completed, the game medium is used in the second starting area more than in the normal state until a predetermined condition (a predetermined number of times of variation display such as 5, 10, 100 times, etc. is executed) is satisfied. High-frequency state control means (microcomputer 560 for game control, S164 and S169 in FIG. 13, S27 in FIG. 8 and the like) that can control a high-frequency state (high-base state, etc.) in which the player can easily enter.
Variable display control means (game control microcomputer 560, S52 to FIG. 11) that preferentially executes variable display of identification information in the second variable display means over variable display of identification information in the first variable display means. With S54 etc.)
When the predetermining means determines to control the advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium into the second starting area (FIG. 5 (E), etc.), the game medium enters the first starting area. The first advantageous state is selected at a higher rate than when it is determined to control the advantageous state based on the entry (FIGS. 5 (C), 5 (D), etc.) (shown in FIG. 5 (E)). For the second special symbol, select a time-saving jackpot at a higher rate than the first special symbol shown in FIGS. 5 (C) and 5 (D)),
In the high-frequency state control means, as the predetermined condition, at least the total number of variable displays by the first variable display means and the second variable display means is a predetermined number (10 times, etc.), and the first. 2 The high frequency state is terminated when any of the conditions is satisfied among the fact that the variable display by the variable display means has become a specific number of times (5 times, etc.) less than the predetermined number of times (FIG. 2, FIG. S147 to S150 in FIG. 12).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantages and disadvantages for the player in a high frequency state, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

(8) In the game machine of (7) above
A first reserved storage means (game control) capable of storing variable display in the first variable display means as hold storage information, although the game medium has entered the first start area, but the first start condition has not yet been satisfied. Microcomputer 560, RAM 55, hold storage buffer, etc.)
The predetermined number of times is equal to or more than the total number of times (4 times, etc.) and the specific number of times (5 times, etc.) that the variable display is performed by the hold storage information stored by the first hold storage means (10 times, FIG. 5, Fig. 6 etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from having an advantage or disadvantage due to the reserved storage information stored by the first reserved storage means, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

(9) In the game machine according to any one of (7) or (8) above.
When the display result becomes a predetermined display result (small hit display result, etc.), a variable winning means (V determination winning device 87, etc.) that enables the game medium to win a prize, and
A specific area (V winning area 870, etc.) provided in the variable winning means and into which the game medium can enter, and
When the game medium enters the specific area, the advantageous state control means (game control microcomputer 560, S310, S305-S307 in FIG. 9, S449 in FIG. 16 and the like) for controlling the advantageous state.
The number of variable displays that can be controlled to the high frequency state is determined to be one of the first number (10 times, etc.) and the second number (100 times, etc.) that is larger than the first number. A means for determining the frequency state number of times (S163 to S166, S168 to S170, etc. in FIG. 13) is further provided.
The high-frequency state control means controls the high-frequency state by the number of times determined by the high-frequency state number-of-times determining means (S142 to S150 in FIG. 12 and the like).

According to such a configuration, the interest of the game is improved by the existence of states in which the number of variable displays controlled to the high frequency state is different.

(10) In the game machine of (9) above
The high-frequency state control means is in the high-frequency state when the display result of the identification information in the first variable display means becomes the specific display result during the high-frequency state (FIG. 5 (D), etc.). In addition to the inside, the high frequency state is controlled at a higher rate than when the display result of the identification information in the first variable display means becomes the specific display result (FIG. 5 (C), etc.) (S59 to FIG. 11). According to S61, during the time saving state in the high base state, the selection ratio of the time saving jackpot is higher than in the non-time saving state in the low base state. Select a table and select a jackpot type. Etc.).

According to such a configuration, even when the display result of the identification information in the first variable display means becomes the specific display result during the high frequency state, the possibility of being in a disadvantageous state for the player is reduced. be able to.

(11) In the game machine of (9) or (10) above
The second reserved storage means (second) that can store the variable display in the second variable display means as the reserved storage information, although the game medium has entered the second starting area, but the second start condition has not yet been satisfied. The second hold storage buffer, etc. in the RAM 55 of the embodiment) and
When the high-frequency state ends, variable display is performed by the hold storage information stored by the second hold storage means, and when the display result becomes the predetermined display result, during the high-frequency state, A special effect executing means (second embodiment) for executing a special effect (such as the special effect described in the second embodiment) different from the case where the display result of the identification information in the second variable display means is the predetermined display result. The production control microcomputer 100 etc.) is further provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the unfortunate impression given to the player when the high frequency state ends.

(12) Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game medium (game ball, etc.) enters the first start area (first start winning opening 13 etc.) provided in the game area (game area 7 etc.). The first variable display means (first special symbol display 8a, etc.) that performs variable display (variable display) of the identification information (first special symbol, etc.) and derives and displays the display result, and the second provided in the game area. The identification information (second special symbol, etc.) is variably displayed based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied after the game medium has entered the start area (second start winning opening 14 or the like), and the display result is derived and displayed. 2 Variable display means (second special symbol display 8b, etc.) is provided, and the display result of the identification information in either the first variable display means or the second variable display means is a specific display result (big hit display result, etc.). When it becomes, it is a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like of the third embodiment) that controls to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player.
After the end of the advantageous state, until a special condition (such as execution of a predetermined number of fluctuation displays such as 80 times, 85 times, and 100 times) is satisfied, the state has a high probability of becoming the advantageous state. It is equipped with controllable high-probability state control means (processing steps provided as a probability variation function of the game control microcomputer according to the third embodiment).
In the high-probability state control means, as the special condition, at least the total number of variable displays by the first variable display means and the second variable display means is a predetermined number (85 times, etc.), and the first. 2 The high probability state is terminated when any of the conditions is satisfied among the fact that the variable display by the variable display means has become a specific number of times (80 times, etc.) less than the predetermined number of times (third implementation). Microcomputers for game control according to the form, S147A to S150A in FIGS. 19 and 21).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a difference in advantages and disadvantages for the player in a high probability state, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

[Other configuration examples that output test signals]
Next, other output control examples for the right-handed signal and the left-handed signal in the case of testing the pachinko gaming machine 1 using the test device as described in the sixth embodiment will be described.

In the following, as signals that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a left-handed signal as a first specific signal that can specify that the driving of a game ball into the first path (left game area) is promoted, and a left-handed signal as a first specific signal that can be specified. It is possible to create a right-handed signal as a second specific signal that can be specified to promote the driving of a game ball into the second path (right-handed game area). Will be described as a configuration in which is created and output as a signal that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period.

FIG. 25 is a block diagram showing a configuration in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test device 300 are connected.

As shown in FIG. 25, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a test signal creating unit 560A having a function of creating a test signal in the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, the test signal creation unit 560A is configured by a test signal creation process executed by the game control microcomputer 560 as a process that constitutes, for example, a part of the timer interrupt process.

The test signal creation process may be a process that is always executed regardless of whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test device 300 are connected, and is executed only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test device 300 are connected. It may be a process to be performed. When the test signal creation process is a process that is always executed regardless of whether or not the pachinko game machine 1 and the test device 300 are connected, a test signal is always created and the pachinko game machine 1 and the test device 300 are connected to each other. The created test signal is output to the test device 300 only when the test device 300 is connected (when the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test device 300 are not connected, the test signal is created but not output to the outside). On the other hand, when the test signal is created only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test device 300 are connected, the test signal is created only when the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the test device 300 are connected. Is output to the test apparatus 300.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the test signal created by the test signal creating unit 560A is output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the test terminal unit 561 (connector mounting unit shown in the sixth embodiment). The test device 300 has various configurations for testing a game machine, in addition to a test signal receiving unit 301, a test control unit 302, and a handle driving unit 303. In FIG. 25, a test signal receiving unit 301, a test control unit 302, and a steering wheel driving unit 303 are shown as the main configurations of the test apparatus 300.

In the test device 300, the test signal receiving unit 301, which is a receiving unit including a signal input terminal and receives the test signal, receives the test signal output to the outside from the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the received test signal is used for test control. It is input to the unit 302. The test control unit 302 is a test control unit that executes various controls for executing various tests of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described in the sixth embodiment, and is a microcomputer consisting of a control CPU or the like. Become.

The test control unit 302 includes an operation unit (not shown) capable of performing predetermined operations related to test control such as invalidation (reception restriction, reception prohibition) and activation operation of the received test signal, and each related to the test. A display unit (not shown) including a liquid crystal display for displaying information is provided. On the display unit, it is possible to display the input state of the test signal, the progress of the test, the test result, and the like. The test control unit 302 may be composed of a general-purpose personal computer (control unit) capable of executing software for performing test control, a keyboard or the like (operation unit), and a monitor (display unit), and is a computer dedicated to the test. It may be composed of a (control unit), a keyboard or the like (operation unit), and a monitor (display unit).

The test control unit 302 executes various tests based on various test signals output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the test, the test control unit 302 sends a signal for driving the launch operation device to the handle drive unit 303 (the launch operation shown in the sixth embodiment) based on the driving area information such as the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal. The device) is input, and the handle driving unit 303 automatically operates the ball striking operation handle 5 in response to the signal for driving the firing operation device. Further, the handle drive unit 303 is provided with an operation unit capable of manually operating the ball striking operation handle 5. As a result, in the handle drive unit 303, the examiner can manually operate the ball striking operation handle 5 by directly operating the operation unit as needed.

In the test control unit 302, for example, control data is fixedly set to control the drive of the handle drive unit 303 so that the game ball is launched with the maximum firing intensity when a right-handed signal is received. On the other hand, when a left-handed signal is received, the control data is set so that the game ball is launched with an appropriate firing intensity according to the structure of the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine to be tested. .. Such control data is set because, in pachinko gaming machines, the structure of the path of the game ball when hitting left is generally different for each model, and the structure of the path of the game ball when hitting right. This is because it is common that is not different for each model. Note that the control data may be fixedly set so that the game ball is launched with a constant firing intensity when the left-handed signal is received. Further, the control data may be set so that the game ball is launched with a suitable firing intensity according to the structure of the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine to be tested when the right-handed signal is received.

When the test is executed for a short-term time-saving state due to a 2R time-saving jackpot as shown in the first embodiment, that is, the end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 5 times or the first special symbol and the second special symbol When a test is executed for a short-term time saving state that ends when the end condition that the total number of times of variation display is 10 is satisfied, for example, the following test items are executed.

The first test item is to confirm that the short-term time saving state ends when only the first special symbol is fluctuated and displayed 10 times in total. The second test item is to confirm that the short-term time saving state ends when the first special symbol is fluctuated six times and then the second special symbol is fluctuated four times to display a total of ten fluctuations. Is. It is to confirm that the short-term time saving state ends when only the second special symbol is fluctuated and displayed five times in total.

In a time-saving state such as a short-term time-saving state, the right-handed promotion notification is executed and the player makes a right-handed hit. Therefore, the end condition of the short-term time-saving state is simply the number of variable display times of the second special symbol only. If it is set, it is possible to confirm whether or not the short-term time saving state ends if a right-handed signal is basically created and output at the time of the test.

However, as the end condition of the short-term time saving state, there are some that cannot be confirmed unless the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner by left-handing, such as the first and second test items. Therefore, at the time of the test for confirming the end condition of the short-term time saving state, for example, by simply outputting the right-handed signal, the examiner manually operates the steering wheel drive unit 303 at an appropriate timing while confirming the game control state. , Since it is necessary to execute the variable display of the first special symbol as stipulated in the first and second test items by executing the left-handed operation, there is a problem that the operation at the time of the test becomes complicated. ..

A configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 for solving such a problem will be described below. At the start of the short-term time-saving state control, the test signal creation unit 560A starts creating both the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal at the same time to start the output, and then ends the short-term time-saving state control for these signals. Sometimes the creation ends at the same time and the output ends. That is, in the game control microcomputer 560, the test signal creation unit 560A executes a process for simultaneously creating both a left-handed signal and a right-handed signal during the same period of a short-term time-saving control period. ..

When both the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are simultaneously received from the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the short-term time saving state, the test control unit 302 of the test device 300 basically outputs the left-handed signal among these signals. It is preferentially selected, and based on the selected left-handed signal, the handle driving unit 303 is controlled to automatically perform the left-handed operation of the ball striking operation handle 5. Therefore, when left-handed in the test, the steering wheel drive unit 303 is controlled based on the preferentially selected left-handed signal without requiring any operation by the test control unit 302, and left-handed is executed. To.

Further, in the short-term time saving state in which both the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are received at the same time, when the handle drive unit 303 is controlled to execute the right-handed operation of the ball striking operation handle 5, the test control unit By performing an operation of invalidating (regulating, prohibiting) the reception of the left-handed signal by the operation unit of 302, the test control unit 302 selects the right-handed signal, and based on the selected right-handed signal, the steering wheel drive unit The 303 is controlled to execute the operation of hitting the ball hitting operation handle 5 to the right. Therefore, when right-handed in the test, the steering wheel drive unit 303 is controlled based on the right-handed signal remaining without being invalidated based on the operation of invalidating the left-handed signal in the test control unit 302. Then right-handed is executed.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this example, the process for simultaneously creating both the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal is executed during the same period of the control period of the short-term time saving state. Then, on the side of the test device 3, depending on the gaming state, based on the left-handed operation by preferentially using the left-handed signal and the right-handed operation by using the right-handed signal by invalidating the left-handed signal. , Left-handed operation and right-handed operation can be easily (easily operated) properly used.

In this way, during the short-term time saving state, the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are created as signals that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period, so that the gaming ball is launched outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. It becomes possible to preferably carry out the test. In particular, even when conducting a test related to a short-term time saving state characterized by the end condition as described above, a left-handed signal and a right-handed signal are created as signals that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period. If it is output, various end conditions can be reproduced, and even a pachinko game machine having special specifications can be suitably tested for launching a game medium outside the game machine.

Next, how to execute the left-handed operation and the right-handed operation in the tests of the first to third test items described above will be described.

In the test of the first test item, the test control unit 302 does not particularly operate during the short-term time saving state. As a result, in the short-term time saving state, the left-handed signal among the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal received by the test apparatus 300 is preferentially selected, and the test control unit is based on the selected left-handed signal. 302 controls the handle drive unit 303, and left-handed strike is executed. With such control, in the test of the first test item, only the first special symbol can be variablely displayed 10 times in total.

In the test of the second test item, the test control unit 302 does not perform any particular operation until the first special symbol fluctuates and displays six times in the short-term time saving state. As a result, in the short-term time saving state, the left-handed signal among the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal received by the test apparatus 300 is preferentially selected and selected until the first special symbol fluctuates six times. Based on the left-handed signal, the test control unit 302 controls the handle drive unit 303 to execute the left-handed operation. The variation display number of the first special symbol is output as a test signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 and received by the test device 3, and is information on the number of start prizes to the first start winning opening 13 (display unit of the test control unit 302). Confirmed by the examiner based on the information displayed in). It should be noted that the variation display number of the first special symbol may be confirmed based on the information of the variation display number of the first special symbol output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 as a test signal and received by the test device 3.

In the test of the second test item, when the test apparatus 3 confirmed that the first special symbol fluctuated six times, the examiner invalidated the reception of the left-handed signal in the operation unit of the test control unit 302. The operation is performed. Accordingly, the left-handed operation by using the left-handed signal is completed, and the test control unit 302 controls the steering wheel driving unit 303 based on the right-handed signal that has not been invalidated, and the right-handed operation is executed. With such control, in the test of the second test item, after the first special symbol is variablely displayed six times, the second special symbol can be variablely displayed four times.

In the test of the third test item, the examiner performs an operation of invalidating the reception of the left-handed signal in the operation unit of the test control unit 302 from the start of the short-term time saving state. Correspondingly, in the short-term time saving state, the left-handed operation by using the left-handed signal is not performed, and the test control unit 302 controls the steering wheel drive unit 303 based on the right-handed signal that is not invalidated, and the right-handed operation is performed. Is executed. With such control, it is possible to change the second special symbol five times in the test of the third test item.

Further, among the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal created by the game control microcomputer 560, the right-handed signal is used to notify the right-handed promotion as shown in the first to sixth embodiments. May be executed to display. For example, when the condition for executing the display of the right-handed promotion notification as described in the first to sixth embodiments is satisfied, the effect control command capable of specifying the right-handed signal is produced from the game control microcomputer 560. The effect may be transmitted to the microcomputer 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 may display the right-handed promotion notification on the effect display device 9 based on the command.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described "other configuration example for outputting a test signal" will be described.

(1) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the configuration example that outputs the test signal as described above, the left-handed signal among the output left-handed signal and the right-handed signal during the same period of the control period of the short-term time saving state. Since the left-handed operation is executed by preferentially selecting, a test in which the left-handed operation is performed from the beginning of the control period of the short-term time saving state is executed as in the first test item and the second test item. It will be easier to do. Further, since the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period of the control period of the short-term time saving state, switching from the left-handed operation to the right-handed operation as in the second test item, and the third It is possible to preferably carry out a test relating to the launch of a game ball outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as being able to easily perform only a right-handed motion as in the test item.

(2) Further, when the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period, it can be confirmed by the test apparatus 3 that the test apparatus 3 is in a short-term time saving state. Then, for example, in the test apparatus 3, it is basically used to preferentially select the left-handed signal so that it can be confirmed that the left-handed operation is performed, and the right-handed signal is generated by disabling the left-handed signal. By making it possible to confirm the driving mode of the game ball based on at least one of the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal, such as making it possible to confirm that the right-handed operation is performed by using the pachinko game machine 1, the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It becomes possible to more preferably carry out a test relating to the launch of a game ball.

(3) Further, one of the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal (left-handed signal) that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period is other than a special gaming state such as a short-term time saving state. Since it is possible to output to the outside of the game machine in order to be able to specify the driving mode in which the game medium is preferentially driven into the first path in the normal game state, a test relating to the launch of the game ball outside the pachinko game machine 1 Can be carried out even more preferably.

Regarding the first path and the second path shown in the first embodiment described above, the left-handed signal among the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period is used. In the normal gaming state, it is possible to output to the outside of the game machine in order to make it possible to specify that the game medium is preferentially driven into the first path. The first and second paths have structures that are advantageous to the player, such as the starting winning opening 14, the gate 32, the variable winning ball device 15, the V-judgment winning device 87, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, as described above. When the devices are arranged in the opposite to the various embodiments of the above, the right-handed signal among the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period is the second right-handed signal in the normal gaming state. It suffices to make it possible to output to the outside of the game machine in order to make it possible to specify that the game medium is preferentially driven into the route.

(4) Further, as described above, the effect control microcomputer 100 uses the right-handed signal among the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal created by the game control microcomputer 560 to display the effect display device. In 9, when the display of the right-handed promotion notification is executed, it is possible to promote the driving of the game ball into a route advantageous to the player.

In this example, at the time of the test, a configuration is shown in which a left-handed signal and a right-handed signal are created and output as signals that can be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the same period. To output the right-handed signal during the same period, for example, it may be output at the same time during the entire period from the start to the end of the short-term time saving state, and all from the start to the end of the short-term time saving state. At the same time during a part of the period (a predetermined period during which the first special symbol can be displayed in a variable number of times required for the test if it is the above-mentioned first to third test items) at the same time. It may be output. When the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period, the left-handed signal is output first, and then the right-handed signal is output after a predetermined period. An output mode may be used in which the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period after a predetermined period from the start of the output of. Further, the output end time of these signals after the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period may be different between the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal. That is, as an output mode in which the left-handed signal and the right-handed signal are output during the same period, various output modes can be realized.

[Characteristic configuration example regarding other configuration examples that output test signals]
The pachinko gaming machine 1 of another configuration example that outputs the test signal described above has the following configurations (1) to (5) as characteristic configuration examples.

(1) In a game machine (pachinko game machine 1 etc.) in which a game can be executed by launching a game medium (game ball etc.) and hitting it into a game area (game area 7 etc.).
The game area includes a first route (left route, etc.) and a second route (right route, etc.) in which the game medium can be divided as a route through which the game medium can flow.
As signals that can be output to the outside of the game machine, a first specific signal (left-handed signal, etc.) that can be specified to promote driving of the game medium into the first path, and a game medium to the second path. It is provided with signal creating means (game control microcomputer 560, test signal creating unit 560A, etc. in FIG. 25) capable of creating a second specific signal (right-handed signal, etc.) that can be specified to promote driving.
The signal creating means creates the first specific signal and the second specific signal as signals that can be output to the outside of the game machine during the same period (left in "another configuration example for outputting a test signal"). Creating a signal for external output during the same period of the striking signal and the right striking signal).

According to such a configuration, by creating the first specific signal and the second specific signal as signals that can be output to the outside of the game machine during the same period, it is preferable to test the launch of the game medium outside the game machine. It will be possible to carry out.

(2) In the game machine of (1) above
The first specific signal and the second specific signal are output in a mode that can be used outside the game machine to make it possible to confirm the driving mode of the game medium based on at least one of them (“test signal”). In the test apparatus 3 in "another configuration example for outputting", it is basically used to make it possible to confirm that the left-handed signal is preferentially selected and the left-handed operation is performed, and the left-handed signal is invalidated. By doing so, it is possible to confirm that the right-handed operation is performed using the right-handed signal, etc.).

With such a configuration, it becomes possible to more preferably carry out a test relating to the launch of the game medium outside the game machine.

(3) In the game machine of the above (1) or the above (2)
Both the first specific signal and the second specific signal can be output to the outside of the game machine during the same period in a special gaming state (short-term time saving state, etc.) ("Other configuration example for outputting a test signal"). "etc),
One of the first specific signal and the second specific signal (left-handed signal, etc.) preferentially plays either the first path or the second path in a normal gaming state other than the special gaming state. It is possible to output to the outside of the game machine in order to make it possible to specify that the medium is to be driven (in the "other configuration example for outputting the test signal", the driving mode in which the game ball is preferentially driven into the first path It can be output to the outside of the pachinko game machine 1 so that it can be specified).

With such a configuration, it becomes possible to more preferably carry out a test relating to the launch of the game medium outside the game machine.

(4) In any of the game machines (1) to (3) above,
With more display means
In the display means, among the first specific signal and the second specific signal, a signal that can be specified to promote the driving of the game medium into a route (second route or the like) that is advantageous to the player. Correspondingly, the promotion notification (right-handed promotion notification) that promotes the driving of the game medium can be executed (right-handed on the effect display device 9 based on the right-handed signal in "another configuration example for outputting a test signal"). Display of promotion notification, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to promote the driving of the game medium into a route that is advantageous to the player.

[A configuration example in which a small hit explanation effect is performed based on the second hold memory at the time of the normal big hit end effect]
Next, in the jackpot end effect in the jackpot game state of the normal jackpot, when the second reserved storage information exists, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs an explanatory effect regarding the small hit (hereinafter referred to as a small hit explanation effect). An example of the configuration to be executed will be described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, when the second reserved storage information (held storage information of the second special symbol) that is the small hit display result is stored in the big hit game state of the normal big hit such as the 8R normal big hit. , As shown in FIG. 19B, the small hit right-handed promotion notification is executed from the start of the variation display based on the second reserved storage information. In the following, in the normal jackpot game state, the effect control for differentiating the effect pattern of the jackpot end effect is performed depending on whether or not the second hold storage information (hold memory information of the second special symbol) is stored. An example of execution by the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described.

The effect control microcomputer 100 basically executes the jackpot end effect according to the type of jackpot in the jackpot end effect process (S807) in the effect control process process of FIG.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when the jackpot game state ends, an effect control command that specifies the end of the jackpot game state, such as the "big hit end (1 to 4) designation command" transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. To receive. Based on the effect control command received in this way, the effect control microcomputer 100 confirms the type of jackpot to end, and when it is the end of the normal jackpot, executes a predetermined end effect for the normal jackpot. Then, when it is the end of the time-saving jackpot, a predetermined end effect for the time-saving jackpot is executed.

In the big hit game state of a normal big hit, when the second reserved storage information that becomes a small hit is stored, the second reserved storage information is preferentially used for the variable display over the first reserved storage information, and FIG. As shown in (B), since the ratio of the second reserved storage information determined to the small hit is extremely high, the ratio of being controlled to the small hit game state by the fluctuation display immediately after the end of the big hit game state is high.

Therefore, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the second hold storage information is stored in such a normal jackpot jackpot game state, in the jackpot end effect process (S807), together with the jackpot end effect for the normal jackpot. Perform a small hit explanation effect. Whether or not the second reserved storage information is stored is determined by checking the stored data in the buffer for storing the second reserved storage number as described above provided in the RAM 103.

In the small hit explanation production, for example, "Since there is a possibility that a small hit may occur immediately after the end of the big hit game state, a V-judgment winning device 87 (V winning area 870) is used to obtain a big hit when a small hit occurs. It is necessary to shoot a ball aiming at). ”The explanation effect about the small hit that can specify the purpose is executed by any one or a combination of characters, voices, and images. Will be done. On the other hand, when the second reserved storage information is not stored in the big hit game state of the normal big hit, such a small hit explanation effect is not executed.

As a specific small hit explanation effect, in the effect display device 9, the display area is divided into a normal big hit end effect area and a small hit explanation effect area, and images for these effects are simultaneously displayed. By displaying, these effects may be executed at the same time, and the effect time for the end effect of the normal jackpot is divided into a plurality of periods such as the first half and the second half, and the normal jackpot is performed in the first period. By executing the big hit end effect of and executing the small hit explanation effect in the second period, these effects may be executed in sequence (the reverse order may be performed).

The small hit explanation effect is different from the normal big hit end effect image when the small hit explanation effect is not executed, and a dedicated normal big hit end effect image is provided separately when the small hit explanation effect is executed. When the small hit explanation effect is executed, the effect display device 9 may display the big hit end effect image of the normal big hit dedicated to the small hit explanation effect. Further, as the small hit explanation effect, the small hit explanation effect is executed by cutting in the display image of the small hit explanation effect into the display image of the normal big hit end effect. It is also possible not to provide the big hit end effect image of the normal big hit dedicated at the time of execution.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, when an effect control command for designating the end of the jackpot game state such as "big hit end (1 to 4) designation command" is received, the above-mentioned jackpot end effect process (S807) is performed. By referring to the data in such a buffer, it is confirmed whether or not the second reserved storage information is stored, and when it is determined that the second reserved storage information is stored, the above-mentioned small hit explanation effect is performed. It is decided to execute, and the effect control for executing the small hit explanation effect is performed.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described "configuration example in which the small hit explanation effect is performed based on the second hold memory at the time of the normal big hit end effect" will be described.

(1) As described above, when the jackpot end effect is executed, the effect pattern of the jackpot end effect is high depending on the presence or absence of the second reserved storage information, which has a high ratio of small hits immediately after the end of the jackpot game state. Is different (when there is the memory information of the second hold memory, the small hit explanation effect is executed, and when there is no memory information of the second hold memory, the small hit explanation effect is not executed), so that the big hit game state is satisfied. It is possible to improve the interest of the game based on the relationship with the reserved memory information.

(2) Further, if there is the second hold storage information when executing the big hit end effect, the V determination winning device 87 (V winning area) is in the small hit game state in which the ratio of execution is high immediately after the end of the big hit game state. Since the small hit explanation effect for promoting the firing of the hit ball aiming at 870) is executed, it is possible to promote the launch of the game ball to the V determination winning device 87 (V winning area 870) by the player. As a result, it is possible to reduce the player from missing the V prize in the small hit game state in which the rate of execution is high immediately after the end of the big hit game state.

(3) Further, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the effect control command that specifies the end of the jackpot game state, the information other than the received effect control command (second) on the effect control microcomputer 100 side. Since it is possible to make the effect pattern of the jackpot end effect different based on the information regarding the hold storage information), it is possible to reduce the control load of the game control microcomputer 560.

(4) Further, it is determined that the effect control microcomputer 100 executes the small hit explanation effect at the stage just before the end of the big hit game state, such as when the effect control command for specifying the end of the big hit game state is received. Therefore, compared to the case where it is decided to execute the small hit explanation effect at the initial stage such as the start of the big hit game state, the ratio of the second reserved storage information being stored becomes higher, and during the big hit game state. It is possible to further increase the frequency of making the effect pattern of the jackpot end effect different depending on whether or not the second hold storage information is stored.

(5) When the effect control command for specifying the end of the jackpot game state is received, even when it is determined in the jackpot end effect process (S807) that the second hold storage information is not stored, the subsequent jackpot During the end effect, it is monitored whether or not the second hold storage information is generated, and when the second hold memory information is generated, as an effect different from the small hit explanation effect as described above, an extremely large size right An effect of displaying the image of the arrow pointing in the direction as an image for small hit right-handed promotion notification may be executed. The image of such an arrow does not explain that you hit right over time, but it is possible to explain that you hit right by the impression of appearance regardless of time. , Can be used as a right-handed promotion display for small hits.

In this way, when the right-handed promotion notification for small hits is given in response to the occurrence of the second reserved storage information during the big hit end production, the right-handed promotion can be promoted regardless of the time. As a result, it is possible to provide a right-handed promotion notification for a small hit that can be dealt with no matter when the second reserved storage information is generated during the big hit end effect.

If such a right-handed promotion notification for a small hit is given, the frequency of differentiating the effect pattern of the big hit end effect depending on whether or not the second hold storage information is stored during the big hit game state can be further increased. Can be done. Specifically, when the second hold storage information is stored during the big hit game state, the right-handed promotion notification for the small hit is performed, so that "the game ball is V-determined winning device 87 (V) in the small hit. It is possible to further increase the frequency of executing an effect that can identify "the need to launch a hit ball aiming at the winning area 870)".

(Modification example of the configuration that produces a small hit explanation)
In this configuration example, when the second hold storage information is stored during the big hit game state, the small hit explanation effect, etc., regardless of whether or not the small hit is made based on the second hold storage information. An example of executing the above-mentioned production is shown. However, not limited to this, when the second reserved storage information is stored during the jackpot game state, the display result of the second reserved storage information is pre-read and confirmed, and based on the second reserved storage information. Only when it is confirmed that a small hit will occur, the above-mentioned effect such as the small hit explanation effect may be executed.

Further, as the above-mentioned small hit explanation effect, when the time saving state and the high base state are terminated due to the occurrence of the normal big hit when the time saving state and the high base state are controlled, the big hit gaming state is still terminated. A later small hit may be used to perform an effect of notifying that there is a possibility (chance, opportunity) that the time saving state and the high base state will continue. By performing such an effect, it is possible to suppress the disappointment of the player in the short time state and the high base state and raise the expectation.

Further, when the big hit game state when the above-mentioned small hit explanation effect is executed is finished and the variation display based on the second reserved storage information that is the target of the small hit explanation effect is executed, the base state is low. , A special background image different from the normal background image (the image constituting the background of the effect pattern) displayed on a low base may be displayed to execute the variable display. With such an effect, the player's expectation for a small hit can be further increased.

Further, when the effect control command for specifying the end of the jackpot game state is received, the second hold storage information is not stored, and the second hold storage information is generated during the subsequent jackpot end effect. Then, the big hit game state when the effect of displaying the image for the small hit right-handed promotion notification is finished, and the variable display based on the second reserved storage information that is the target of the small hit right-handed promotion notification effect is displayed. When it is executed, the background image may be displayed in the normal background image displayed in the low base state to execute the variable display. In this way, even when the small hit right-handed promotion notification effect is executed, no special effect is executed in the variable display based on the second hold storage information in the low base state, so that the player is given an effect surface. It is possible to prevent the feeling of strangeness in.

In addition, only one second reserved storage information may be stored, or a plurality of second reserved storage information may be stored.

In addition, various effects such as the small hit explanation effect and the small hit right-handed promotion notification effect described above are executed on condition that the second hold storage information is stored during the big hit game state. , The condition that one second hold storage information is stored during the jackpot game state may be used, and the condition that a plurality of second hold storage information is stored during the jackpot game state may be used. You may use it. Further, a plurality of types of production modes such as a small hit explanation effect and a small hit right-handed promotion notification effect are provided, and one or a plurality (one or more) of second reserved storage information can be stored during the big hit game state. When it is stored, the type of effect is selected at the selection ratio set for each effect mode according to the number of stored second reserved storage information, and the effect of the selected type is executed. Good. In this way, there are abundant variations of various effects such as a small hit explanation effect and a small hit right-handed promotion notification effect, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, when executing an effect based on the second reserved storage information in the big hit gaming state such as the small hit explanation effect and the small hit right-handed promotion notification effect described above, the right-handed promotion notification as shown in FIG. 19 (B) is executed. May not be executed. Further, when executing the effect based on the second reserved storage information in the big hit game state, only the right-handed promotion notification effect as shown in FIG. 19 (B) is executed, only the above-mentioned small hit explanation effect is executed, and the small hit right. Only the striking promotion notification effect may be executed, and the effect selected from the options of executing all of these effects (may be randomly selected or may be selected in order) may be executed.

[Other variants]
Next, other modification examples and feature points are listed below.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example of notifying how to hit a game ball such as a right-handed promotion notification and a left-handed promotion notification is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and such right-handed promotion notification and left-handed promotion notification may not be performed. However, in the above-described embodiment, the opening time of the operating port of the V-judgment winning device 87 in the small hit game state is relatively short (1 second), so that the player does not lose the chance of generating the V-winning. It is desirable to call the player's attention by giving a right-handed promotion notification. Further, the method of hitting the game balls is not notified every time the notification condition is satisfied, but may be executed by selecting, for example, whether or not to notify by lottery or the like. ..

(2) In the above-described embodiment, a configuration example in which the game ball is launched into the game area 7 from the hitting ball launching device provided at the lower part of the game area 7 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball is launched into the game area 7. A configuration may be adopted in which a game ball is launched into the game area 7 from a hit ball launcher provided on the upper part of the ball. In this way, the player can easily perform a right-handed hit.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 is a winning area in which the winning balls are paid out according to the entry (winning) of the game balls. Not limited to this, the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 may be used as a gate in which the winning ball is not paid out even if the game ball enters.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, as the short-term time-saving end condition, the first end condition that the number of times of variation display of the second special symbol is 5 times, or the number of times of variation display between the first special symbol and the second special symbol An example of ending when the second end condition that the total number of times of is 10 is satisfied has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times the first end condition is set may be a specific number of times less than the number of times the second condition is set. The variation display count may be set to a value of 5 or more, and the second end condition may be set to a value of 10 or more in total.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a specific jackpot type is controlled to a time-saving state and a high base state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, such as 2R time-saving jackpot, 8R time-saving jackpot, and 15R time-saving jackpot. showed that. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for a specific jackpot type, after the jackpot game state ends, it may be controlled to a high base state instead of being controlled to a time saving state. For a specific jackpot type, after the jackpot game state ends, it may be controlled to a time saving state instead of being controlled to a high base state.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot that can be executed based on the variable display result of the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot that can be executed based on the variable display result of the first special symbol. I explained an example where a big hit is easy to select. As an example of a jackpot that can be executed based on the variable display result of the second special symbol, a jackpot that is advantageous to the player is more likely to be selected than the jackpot that can be executed based on the variable display result of the first special symbol. For example, there are many fluctuation display times in which the time saving state continues after the end of the jackpot game state, many fluctuation displays in which the high base state continues after the end of the jackpot game state, and fluctuation display in which the probability variation state continues after the end of the jackpot game state. One or one of the items that are advantageous for various players, such as a large number of times, a large number of rounds in the jackpot game state, and a large number of prizes that can be won in one round in the jackpot game state. Any combination may be used as long as it is an advantageous jackpot.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, a relatively small counting range of 0 to 9 is set for the random 2 for determining the jackpot type, but the random 22 for determining the jackpot type is not limited to this, for example, 0. It may be set in a relatively wide counting range such as ~ 99.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, among the display result designation commands, for example, the display result command for designating a jackpot such as an 8R normal jackpot and a 15R time-saving jackpot has a jackpot via V prize and a special symbol. An example of using the same command for a jackpot based on a variable display is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and individual commands may be used for the jackpot via the V prize and the jackpot based on the variable display of the special symbol.

(9) The arrangement of structures such as the variable winning ball device 15, the V-judgment winning device 87, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 shown in the above-described embodiment is an example, and different arrangements such as the following are used. It may be adopted. For example, the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 may be provided in the right game area. Further, a V winning area is provided inside the jackpot variable winning ball device 20, and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 combines a variable winning ball device for big hits and a variable winning ball device for small hits into one variable winning ball. The device may also be used.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, when a game ball wins in the V winning area of the V-judgment winning device 87, a jackpot gaming state is set and only the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened. In the big hit game state, the V determination winning device 87 may also be opened in a predetermined opening mode, or only the V determination winning device 87 may be opened in a predetermined opening mode. ..

(11) In the above-described embodiment, when the game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the V determination winning device 87 is always opened. Not limited to this, when a game ball wins in the variable winning ball device 15 when the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, it is determined based on a specific lottery whether or not to open the open state, and the lottery result to be in the open state. When it becomes, the V determination winning device 87 may be opened.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state when the game ball wins in the V winning area in the V determination winning device 87 in the small hit game state, but the present invention is not limited to this. By controlling the jackpot game state in which the same operation as in the game state is executed, the operation in such a game state may be executed. For example, it is possible to execute a jackpot game control of an opening pattern such that the V determination winning device 87 is opened in the first round and the jackpot variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the second and subsequent rounds. When it is determined by the jackpot determination to execute such a jackpot game control, such a jackpot game state is started, and the V determination winning device 87 is opened as the control of the first round of the jackpot game state. By letting the game appear as a small hit game state, when the game ball wins a V in the V winning area 870 in the first round, the big hit variable winning ball device 20 is opened by continuing the big hit game state in the second round. The subsequent round control is executed to make it appear as a big hit game state. On the other hand, in the first round of the jackpot gaming state, when the game ball does not win the V winning area 870 in the V determination winning device 87, the jackpot gaming state is not continued after the second round, but in the first round. Execute control to terminate.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the board on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is provided. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. You may also provide two boards, one with the second effect control board.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 uses another substrate (for example, the drawing). For the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, etc. shown in 3, or the sound / lamp board having the function of the circuit mounted on the voice output board 70 and the function of the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). The effect control command may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 by executing control related to voice control and lamp control according to the operation, and further changing the received command to the command as it is or, for example, a simplified command. It may be sent to.

Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment, and similarly, the sound output board 70 and the lamp driver. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, the effect control microcomputer 100 may similarly make various decisions made by the effect control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment, or the sound output. Control means such as a substrate 70, a lamp driver substrate 35, or a microcomputer mounted on a sound / lamp substrate may perform the operation.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. The game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize has been explained, but the game medium is enclosed and the game point (the game point) without paying the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a prize. An enclosed game machine that adds points) may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize.

(16) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a device such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko game machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided to the computer device or the like by the detachable recording medium, and the storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by pre-installing on. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The embodiment of the game is not limited to the one executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

(17) In the present embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is illustrated, but the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and is, for example, a value in the range of 0% to 100%. Of these, a value containing 0%, a value containing 100%, and a value not including 0% and 100% may be used.

(18) The game states that are advantageous to the player are the big hit game state, the time saving state, the high base state, and the state in which the game state after the big hit game is more likely to be determined to be a big hit than the normal state. Any gaming state may be used as long as it is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, such as a probability variation state.

(19) As the present embodiment, the game machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when the prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is delivered to the player when the prize is generated. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of game balls, which is an example of a game medium, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. Game points are added to the storage unit accordingly, game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the game ball, and game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the game machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launcher and a ball payout device, but the launcher is not limited to this, and the launcher is a ball payout device. It is also possible to share basic functions such as, etc., and distribute only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, is referred to as a game machine. Such an enclosed game machine may be provided with a function of counting game points and then transmitting the counting result to a card unit as an example of a recording medium processing device (game device). In this case, it is desirable that the enclosed game machine is provided with a counting operation means (counting button) for instructing the counting of game points. For example, the counting result of the game points is converted into "possessed points" and directly recorded on the "recording medium carried by the player" such as a card or a terminal inserted (accepted) in the card unit. .. Alternatively, the score management server connected to the card unit manages the card ID recorded on the recording medium, and the counting result is transmitted from the card unit to the score management server so that the score management server can perform each card ID. The player's points may be memorized.

(20) In the above embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", lighting patterns of each segment not limited to the numbers and symbols, and the like are formed. An example of variable display (variable display) is shown. However, the variable display result (variable display result) and the variable display special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are numbers indicating "0" to "9" and "-". It is not limited to those composed of symbols indicating "". For example, the lighting pattern during the variable display of the special symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol). The variable display of the special symbol is also included in the variable display of the special symbol (in this case, the one pattern (for example, the lost symbol) appears to blink). Further, the special symbol displayed during the variable display and the special symbol displayed as the variable display result may be different. As a variable display of the special symbol, for example, a display that blinks "-" is performed, and as a variable display result, other special symbols ("7" for "big hit", "1" for "miss", etc.) Is also included in the variable display of special symbols. In addition, the variable display of decorative symbols also includes blinking display or scroll display of one type of decorative symbol. The lighting pattern during the variable display of the normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off, and a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off and one pattern in which at least a part of the LEDs are turned on (for example, a lost symbol) are included. Alternating repetition is also included in the variable display of ordinary symbols. Further, the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed during the variable display may be different from the decorative symbol or the ordinary symbol displayed as the variable display result.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of notification effect of promotion notification such as right-handed promotion notification, a notification example of displaying a character image such as "right-handed" is shown in the display area of the effect display device 9. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a light emitting means such as a lamp (right-handed lamp) provided in a specific area other than the display of the effect display device 9 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is made to emit light, or a small liquid crystal display or the like is used. In the display means, a predetermined image that can identify "right-handed" may be displayed.

(22) In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as an advantageous state for the player, but other advantageous states include a high probability state (probability variation state), a time saving state, and a high. Other favorable states, such as the base state, may be included.

(23) In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the right-handed promotion notification and the right-handed promotion notification effect, for example, a character such as "right-handed" and an arrow figure suggest a right-handed effect. An example of doing However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the promotion notification may be given only by characters such as "right-handed". Further, the promotion notification may be performed only with an image such as an arrow image whose direction can be specified. Also, not limited to this, for example, by displaying a specific character image on the right side and displaying a character image of "hit here", by displaying an image that can indirectly identify right-handed hits, etc. Promotion notification may be given.

(24) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and it is intended that all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims are included.

8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 1 pachinko game machine, 560
Microcomputer for game control, 87 V judgment winning device, 870 V winning area, 55
RAM, 100 production control microcomputer, 103 RAM.

Claims (1)

The game medium is launched, the first variation display by the first variation display means or the second variation display by the second variation display means is performed, and based on the display result of the first variation display or the second variation display,
It is a game machine that can be controlled to a specific state that is advantageous for the player.
A predetermined state control means capable of controlling a predetermined state different from the specific state, and
Based on the fact that the game medium has entered the predetermined area in the predetermined state, the specific state control means capable of controlling the specific state and the specific state control means.
After the end of the specific state, until the end condition is satisfied, the high-frequency state control means capable of controlling the high-frequency state in which the second variation display is more likely to be executed than the normal state, and the high-frequency state control means.
A first hold storage means for storing the first hold information for the first variable display that has not been started yet,
A second hold storage means for storing the second hold information for the second variable display that has not been started yet,
A state determining means for determining whether to control to the specific state or to control to the predetermined state, and
An end effect means for executing an end effect according to the end of the specific state, and an end effect means.
In the case of the predetermined state, the first size notifies that the game medium is to enter the predetermined area, and in the specific state, the first size is to allow the game medium to enter the predetermined area. A notification means that notifies with a second size larger than the halfbeak,
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
The effect control means including the end effect means and controlling the effect based on the command information transmitted by the game control means is provided.
The state determining means determines the predetermined state at a rate higher than the rate determined in the specific state in the second hold information.
When the end effect is executed in response to the end of the specific state that is not controlled by the high frequency state after the end, the end effect means produces an effect pattern of the end effect depending on the presence or absence of the second hold information. Different,
The effect control means
When the second suspension information upon receiving the instruction information indicating the end of the particular state of uncontrolled to the high frequency state after completion of pre-Symbol particular state is stored in the second holding memory means, game A promotion effect that promotes the entry of the medium into the predetermined area is executed in a predetermined mode during the end effect.
Not stored in the second holding information the second holding storage unit when receiving the instruction information indicating the end of the specific state that is not controlled in the high frequency state after the end of the previous SL specific state, the ends When the second hold information is stored in the second hold storage means during the execution of the effect, the promotion effect is executed in a mode different from the predetermined mode.
When the command information indicating the end of the specific state that is not controlled by the high frequency state is received after the end of the specific state, the second hold information is not stored in the second hold storage means, and the end effect If the second hold information is not stored in the second hold storage means during the execution of, the promotion effect is not executed and the end of the specific state is notified.
A game machine characterized by that.

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