JP6864909B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, a game in which a variable display of identification information is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined execution condition, and when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result, a special game in which a predetermined benefit can be given to the player can be executed. The machine is widely known. This type of gaming machine is usually installed in the island equipment of the gaming hall and used for the game by the player, but the island equipment is equipped with the number of times the variation display of the identification information is executed for each gaming machine (in other words, a big hit). A data display for displaying the number of times the lottery is executed) is generally provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2007-167382

Since the data display as described above is provided above the gaming machine, it may be difficult for the player who is seated to play the game to see the display contents of the data display.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which it is easy to grasp the number of times of execution of variable display of identification information.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention
It is possible to perform a special game that can give a predetermined profit to the player based on the variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result. It ’s a game machine
A predetermined second game different from the first game state is the game state after the special game is completed based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result in the predetermined first game state. Game state control means that can control the state,
A counting means capable of counting the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed in the first gaming state, and
An effect display unit that can display a predetermined effect image according to the variable display of the identification information,
A number display unit capable of displaying a number image indicating a variation display number of identification information counted by the counting means in the first game state is provided .
During a predetermined period after the second gaming state ends and the first gaming state is reached, the counting means does not count the number of times the identification information is displayed, and the number image is not displayed on the number display unit. The gist is to prepare .

According to the above invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which it is easy to grasp the number of executions of variable display of identification information.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of starting and entering a ball. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation production end processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the arrangement structure of an image display device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the display screen which performs the variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the display screen which performs the variation effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the layer structure of the effect image. (A) is a front view showing the configuration of the game board according to the other aspect 2, and (b) is a front view showing the structure of the game board according to the other aspect 3.

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

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

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

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

Further, a frame movable decorative member 13 is provided so as to project toward the front side between the left and right speakers 67, which is the upper part of the front frame 51. The frame movable decorative member 13 is formed by accommodating the effect movable body in a box-shaped accommodating portion whose upper surface can be opened and closed. , The effect movable body is configured to protrude from the upper surface of the accommodating portion. The operation of the frame movable decorative member 13 raises the player's expectation for hitting.

Further, above the hit ball supply plate 61 in the front frame 51, a viewing window 51a is provided so that the surface (game board surface) of the game board 2 can be visually recognized from the outside with the front frame 51 closed. The viewing window 51a is formed of a transparent glass plate, and the player can pass through the viewing window 51a (glass plate) to form a later-described game area 3 formed on the surface of the game board 2 or the back side of the game board 2. You can see the display contents of the image display devices 71 and 72 arranged in.

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

The game board 2 is mainly composed of a transparent plate made of a transparent synthetic resin such as acrylic or polycarbonate. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a transparent plate is assembled to a rectangular base member made of resin. As shown in FIG. 3, a substantially arc-shaped guide piece 4 for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 is provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 2 (transparent plate). The guide piece 4 is made of a rib-shaped protruding piece or a metal rail member that is provided so as to project from the surface of the game board 2, and mainly includes an outer guide piece 4a (outer rail) provided on the outer peripheral side. It is composed of an inner guide piece 4b (inner rail) provided inside the outer guide piece 4a at intervals allowing the passage of a game ball. The game board 2 is also referred to as a "transparent game board".

Of the board surface of the game board 2, the area inside the guide piece 4 (outer guide piece 4a) is a game area 3 in which the game ball can flow down. A game nail (not shown) that guides the game ball in a predetermined direction while changing the movement of the game ball, and a game ball that moves (flows down) in the area pass or enter the game area 3. There will be gates, entrances, etc. that can be used. The gate, entrance, etc. will be described later. Of the game areas 3, the area on the left side of the substantially center of the board surface is designated as the left game area 3L, and the area on the right side of the substantially center of the board surface is designated as the right game area 3R. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip (upper end) of the inner guide piece 4b located on the left game area 3L side, and the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 can use the ball return prevention piece 6. By crossing, the game ball can enter the game area 3 (left game area 3L). The ball return prevention piece 6 prevents the game ball once guided to the game area 3 (entering the game area 3) from returning to the launching device side.

An opening 2H is provided at substantially the center of the board surface of the game board 2, and a center decorative body 10 is attached to the opening edge of the opening 2H. The center decorative body 10 (opening 2H) includes most of the display screen 71a (display area) of the lower image display device 71 provided on the back side of the game board 2 and the upper image display also provided on the back side of the game board 2. A part (downward from the center of the screen) of the display screen 72a (display area) of the device 72 is surrounded by a substantially arc shape. The display contents of the lower image display device 71 (display screen 71a) and the upper image display device 72 (display screen 72a) can be visually recognized through the inside of the center decoration body 10 (that is, the opening 2H). As described above, since the game board 2 is configured as a transparent game board, the display content of the upper image display device 72 (display screen 72a) is particularly the inside of the center decoration body 10 (opening 2H). It is possible to visually recognize (perspective) not only through the upper portion) but also through the game area 3 around it.

Further, in this embodiment, the upper image display device 72 is arranged side by side above the lower image display device 71, but the upper portion (a portion of about 1/3 above) of the display screen 72a of the upper image display device 72 is , It is in a state of protruding from the upper end of the transparent game board constituting the game board 2. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, the lower end of the upper image display device 72 is located on the upper front side of the lower image display device 71 (the upper part of the display screen 71a), and the upper end of the upper image display device 72 is a game. The image display devices 71 and 72 are arranged on the back surface of the game board 2 so that the upper part of the display screen 72a protrudes upward from the upper end (upper side) of the game board 2 (transparent plate) while tilting toward the front (front side) of the machine. It is assembled on the side. In assembling (mounting) the image display devices 71 and 72, for example, in a state where the image display devices 71 and 72 are held by a display device holding member (base member) (not shown), the holding member is screwed to the back surface of the game board 2. It is done by fixing with a stopper or the like. As a result, the image display devices 71 and 72 and the game board 2 can be integrated. However, the assembling mode of the image display devices 71 and 72 is not limited to this, and various methods such as assembling one or both of the image display devices 71 and 72 on the main body frame 52 side holding the game board 2 are various. It is possible to take an aspect. The angle formed by the display screen 71a of the lower image display device 71 and the display screen 72a of the upper image display device 72 is the field of view (visibility) of the player seated in front of the gaming machine and the arrangement space of the image display device. It is preferable that the temperature is in the range of 135 degrees to 175 degrees in consideration of the above.

Then, on the upper portion of the game board 2 on the front surface side, a transparent portion that covers the portion outside (upper) of the outer guide piece 4a, including the protruding portion (protruding portion) of the upper image display device 72 (display screen 72a). A cover 2K is attached (see FIGS. 3 and 47). Therefore, the display content of the upper image display device 72 (display screen 72a) is the inside of the center decoration 10 (that is, the opening 2H), the game area 3 around the center decoration body 10, and the outside of the game area 3 (from the outside guide piece 4a). It can be visually recognized through the cover 2K that covers the outside).

The lower image display device 71 and the upper image display device 72 are each composed of a liquid crystal display. The display screen size (size of the display area) of both display devices is larger in the lower image display device 71 than in the upper image display device 72 (in other words, the upper image display device 72 is larger than the lower image display device 71). Is also small). On the display screens of these two image display devices, various effects are developed according to the situation of the game. As a typical example of the effect, three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as "effect symbol 8") are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later. There is a production pattern game production (variable production) to be performed. The display content of the display screen shown in FIG. 3 shows an outline when a variation effect is performed.

The variable display of the effect symbol 8 in this embodiment is performed using the display screen 71a of the lower image display device 71 and the display screen 72a of the upper image display device 72, straddling both display screens 71a and 72a. An effect symbol display area (also referred to as an "effect display unit") is provided. Further, both display screens 71a and 72a are also provided with a background display area in which a background image constituting a screen background (background of variable effect) is displayed. This background display area can also be regarded as an "effect display unit".

The lower image display device 71 is also referred to as a "first display means" or "first image display means", and the upper image display device 72 is also referred to as a "second display means" or "second image display means". Say. Further, the lower image display device 71 and the upper image display device 72 are also collectively referred to as an "image display device", and the image display device is also referred to as a "display means" or an "image display means". Further, the display screen 71a is also referred to as a "first display screen", the display screen 72a is also referred to as a "second display screen", and the display screens 71a and 72a are also collectively referred to as a "display screen".

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 48A, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is scrolled (up and down) from the upper part of the display screen 72a toward the lower part of the display screen 71a. It is supposed to be. When the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is completed, the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed on the display screen 71a as shown in FIGS. 3 and 48 (b). In principle, the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) is performed using both the display screen 71a of the lower image display device 71 and the display screen 72a of the upper image display device 72, as shown in FIGS. 48 and 49. However, depending on the mode of the variable effect (variable effect pattern), an auxiliary effect display of the effect display performed on the display screen 71a (for example, display of characters or characters indicating the type of reach effect or effect mode being executed) may be displayed. It may be performed on the display screen 72b. That is, the lower image display device 71 having a large display screen size may be used as the main display device, and the upper image display device 72 having a small display screen size may be used as the sub display device.

In addition to the vertical direction, there is a mode in which the effect symbol 8 is scrolled and displayed in a horizontal direction, an oblique direction, or the like. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). ..

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9". Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, it is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later. The display result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, The result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment (also simply referred to as “win / fail judgment”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are displayed in a variable manner is, in principle, "left → right → middle". It should be noted that either the first special symbol or the second special symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the normal symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2" and "second special symbol". There is a case.

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as a "small hit production symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. The effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b is observed and grasped.

Here, among the stop display modes of the effect symbols, the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit is referred to as "big hit mode", "specific mode", or ". Sometimes referred to as "specific display result", etc., the stop display mode (doublet in this embodiment) corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is wrong is referred to as "out of shape", "non-specific mode", or "non-specific display". It may be called "specific display result". In addition, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a small hit may be referred to as a "small hit mode", a "predetermined mode", a "predetermined display result", or the like.

In the lower center (lower area) of the display screen 71a of the lower image display device 71, a first effect hold 9a (also referred to as a “first special figure hold image”) is provided in accordance with the number of stored first special figure hold described later. The first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying the image, and the second effect hold 9b (also referred to as “second special figure hold image”” according to the number of stored second special figure hold items described later. ) Is provided as a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second display of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The number of memories of the second special figure hold displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. The first effect hold 9a and the second effect hold 9b are also collectively referred to as "effect hold" or "special figure hold image".

In the upper left portion (upper left display area) of the display screen 72a of the upper image display device 72, three small effect symbols 8l, 8c, 8r (simply also referred to as "small effect symbols 8a") in which the numbers of the effect symbols 8 are reduced are displayed. A small effect symbol display area 8b (small effect symbol display unit) to be displayed is provided. The small effect symbol 8a starts the variation display when the variation display of the effect symbol 8 starts, and ends the variation display (stop display) when the variation display of the effect symbol 8 ends (stop display) (FIG. 48). See). As shown in FIG. 49, even if two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and the remaining one is displayed in a variable manner due to the execution of the reach effect or the like, the three small effect symbols 8l are displayed. , 8c, 8r all continue to be displayed in a variable manner. That is, the small effect symbols 8l, 8c, and 8r are variablely displayed in synchronization with the special symbol while the special symbol is variablely displayed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 48 and 49, the variable display of the small effect symbol 8 is such that each small effect symbol is rotated and displayed in the left-right direction (horizontal direction) in the small effect symbol display area 8b. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 48 (b), the stop display mode of the small effect symbol 8a is doublet or doublet of three-digit numbers as in the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8. It is based on the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment.

Further, in the upper right portion (upper right display area) of the display screen 72a of the upper image display device 72, a variation number display area 77 (number display area) for displaying the number image 77a indicating the variation display number of the special symbol is provided. On the right side, there are special figure 1 fourth symbol 78a that displays variable display and stop display in synchronization with the first special symbol, and special figure 2 fourth symbol that displays variable display and stop display in synchronization with the second special symbol. A fourth symbol display area 78 for displaying 78b is provided. The number-of-times image 77a displayed in the variation number display area 77 indicates the number of executions (variation display number) of the variation display of the special symbol performed until the big hit occurs in the low base state described later, and the special symbol is displayed. It is displayed by adding 1 for each fluctuation display of. That is, in the high base state, the number image 77a (variation display number) is not displayed in the fluctuation number display area 77. The number image 77a of this embodiment represents the number of variable display times by an arithmetic numeral (Arabic numeral), and can display up to four digits (thousands digit).

The special figure 1 fourth symbol 78a displayed in the fourth symbol display area 78 performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the first special symbol. Specifically, the variation display of the special figure 1 fourth symbol 78a is performed in the mode of blinking display, and the stop display is performed in the mode of lighting display. This lighting display (stop display of the special figure 1 fourth symbol 78a) is a color (for example, off "blue", small) according to the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment (display result of the variation display of the first special symbol). The hit is "green", the jackpot is "red", etc.). Similarly, the special figure 2 fourth symbol 78b performs the variable display and the stop display in accordance with the variable display and the stop display of the second special symbol. Specifically, the variation display of the special figure 2 fourth symbol 78b is performed in the mode of blinking display, and the stop display is performed in the mode of lighting display. This lighting display (stop display of the special figure 2 fourth symbol 78a) is a color (for example, off "blue", big hit) according to the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (display result of the variation display of the second special symbol). It is done in "red" etc.).

In this way, displaying the fourth symbol and the small effect symbol 8a covers substantially the entire area of the effect symbol display area 7b (effect display unit) when performing reach effect, development effect, etc. as part of the effect symbol game effect. Various effect images such as character images and effect images are displayed, and the board movable decorative member 14 described later operates to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect display unit) to cover a special symbol (effect). This is because it may be difficult to grasp whether or not the symbol) is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special figure 1 fourth symbol 78a and the special figure 2 fourth symbol 78b are also collectively referred to as a "fourth symbol". Further, an image showing information related to the progress of the game, such as an effect hold (special figure hold image), a fourth symbol, and a small effect symbol 8a displayed on the image display device, is also referred to as an "information image". Further, it may refer to any or all of the effect symbol 8, the small effect symbol 8a, and the fourth symbol, and may be simply referred to as "design", "effect symbol", or "identification information".

Further, on the display screens of the image display devices 71 and 72, in addition to displaying the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) using the effect symbols as described above, the hit game effect and the customer executed in association with the hit game. The waiting demo production etc. are displayed. Further, in the production pattern game production, the hit game production, and the demonstration production, in addition to the production symbols such as numbers, various production images other than the production symbols such as the background image and the character image are displayed.

In the vicinity of the center of the game board 2 (game area 3), as described above, the center decoration body 10 surrounds most of the display screen 71a and a part of the display screen 72a (the part below the center of the screen). It is provided. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later.

Further, on the lower back side of the center decorative body 10, the left back side, and the right back side, three board movable decorative members 14L, 14C, 14R (simply referred to as "board movable decorative member 14") that can be operated according to the game effect are also used. ) Is provided respectively. In FIG. 3, only a part of the board movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, among the board movable decorative members 14L, 14C, 14R, with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of a big hit. One, two, or three of the above appear in front of the display screen 71a to cover the front surface, and most of them are visible. By the operation of the board movable decorative member 14, the player raises the expectation for hitting.

A non-variable first starting port 20 is provided below the center of the game area 3 (below the lower image display device 71) so that the ease of entering the game ball (the size of the game ball receiving port) does not change. A winning device 19 (also referred to as a "non-variable starting port") is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

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

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

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

Further, in the upper right corner (right game area 3R) of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, the second large winning device 36 provided with the second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as “second variable ball opening”). Is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37 that can rotate in the left-right direction (horizontal direction), and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second large winning device 36 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. Can be changed to.

The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the high probability state described later is generated based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. .. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first large winning device 31. The second large winning opening 35 (second large winning device 36) provided with the specific area 39 (V area) as such a probability variation operation port is also referred to as a “V attacker”. The high probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game.

Further, a gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided directly above the first large winning opening 30 (right game area 3R) in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not to open the second starting port 21. As the symbol winning / failing determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side (left game area 3L) of the first starting opening 20, and one is the first. It is a right general winning opening provided on the right side (right game area 3R) of the large winning opening 30. The first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are the entry openings that trigger the payout of the prize balls, and each entry is made. When a game ball enters the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "4", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "2", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

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

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

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

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

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, four types of big hits, "15R 1st big hit", "15R 2nd big hit", "5R 3rd big hit" and "2R 4th big hit", and 1st A small hit is provided (see FIGS. 6 and 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can adopt a display mode corresponding to each of the large hit and the small hit. For example, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination is the first jackpot (15R jackpot), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R first jackpot symbol). When the second big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs of "ijk" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R second big hit symbol). When the third big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs of "ijl" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R third big hit symbol). In addition, when the 4th big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the 4 LEDs of "jnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 4th big hit symbol). In addition, when the first small hit is reached, the four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off (small hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol).

On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination. In this embodiment, two types of jackpots, "15R 5th jackpot" and "15R 6th jackpot", are provided as a result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display. The LED of the device 41b can take a display mode corresponding to each of the big hits. For example, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination is the fifth big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R fifth big hit symbol). In addition, when the sixth big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the three LEDs of "abc" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 6th big hit symbol). In addition, when the second small hit is reached, the four LEDs of "cdeh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (second small hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (the off-design).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, “game control”) that controls game progress and game profits such as special symbol hit / miss judgment, normal symbol hit / miss judgment, and transition of game state. (Also referred to as "unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and payout control that controls the payout of the game ball. It includes a board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”), an image control board 100 (image control unit) that controls the display of the image display devices 71 and 72, and the like.

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

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

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 49a and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detecting means".

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second large winning opening 35, and is a game that has passed through the non-specific area among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. It detects a ball (that is, a game ball that has not passed through the specific area 39). The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

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

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

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

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

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

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

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect control means (effect execution means) that controls various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding effect device or member (effect means). ..

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is sent to the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the display device 71 and the upper image display device 72 is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display devices 71 and 72, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (directed symbols, reserved symbols, etc.) are stored. Image data such as) and background images are stored. The image control microcomputer 101 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

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

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the frame movable decorative member 13 is provided on the front frame 51, and the board movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10. The frame movable decorative member 13 and the board movable decorative member 14 are also collectively referred to simply as "movable decorative member".

The effect control microcomputer 91 provides operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member (frame movable decorative member 13, board movable decorative member 14) in a predetermined operation mode on the sub control board 90. It is determined from the data stored in the ROM of the above, and the operation of the movable decorative member is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in this case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, the sub-control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c and a first effect button detection switch 63c that detect that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.). 2 The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are also collectively referred to as simply “effect button detection switch”.

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

There are multiple types of hits. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots include "15R (round) 1st jackpot", "15R 2nd jackpot", "15R 3rd jackpot", "2R 4th jackpot", "15R 5th jackpot" and There is a "15R 6th jackpot". In "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 5th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times, and it is the first round. In the second round, it is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner in which the game ball can pass (pass V) into the specific area 39 (easily). The round aiming at the passage of the game ball into the specific area 39 is also called a "V round" or a "chance round".

For "15R 2nd big hit", "15R 3rd big hit" and "15R 6th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 times. However, the opening time of the first and second rounds, which is the above-mentioned V round, is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), and it is difficult (may be impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. Is. That is, it can be said that these big hits are big hits that do not open the second big winning opening 35 in a manner in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easily).

In "2R 4th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 2 times, and the 1st and 2nd rounds which are V rounds. It is a big hit that opens the second big winning opening 35 in a manner that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. However, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds even if the first round and the second round are combined, it is less likely that the game ball will pass through the specific area than the 15R first big hit. It has become.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R 1st jackpot or the 15R 5th jackpot, the V in the 1st and 2nd rounds is such that the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is extremely high. Since the round is executed, the game state after the big hit game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game. In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 2R 4th big hit, one round in such a manner that the game ball may pass through the specific area 39, although it is not as much as the 15R 1st big hit or the 15R 5th big hit. Since the first and second rounds of V are executed, if the game ball can be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state. ..

On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R 2nd big hit, the 15R 3rd big hit, or the 15R 6th big hit, the opening time of the 1st round and the 2nd round V round is 0. Since it is 1 second, it is very difficult to put the game ball into the second big winning opening, so the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the big hit game is extremely low ( It becomes practically impossible), and the gaming state after the big hit game is very likely to be the normal state (low probability state) described later (it may be said that the low probability state is reached).

On the other hand, the small hit (first small hit, second small hit) is a hit that opens the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R fourth big hit. That is, in the small hit, the second large winning opening 35 is opened in such a manner that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. However, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the small hit game, the game state after the execution of the small hit game does not change from that before the execution of the small hit game. Therefore, if the gaming state before the execution of the small hit game is the normal state (low probability state), the gaming state after the execution of the small hit game is also the normal state. From the player's point of view, the above-mentioned 2R 4th big hit and small hit cannot be distinguished even by looking at the opening pattern of the big winning opening (2nd big winning opening 35). That is, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is "2R 4th big hit" or "small hit". Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R 4th big hit (during the big hit game), it is not possible to recognize whether or not the subsequent game state has shifted to the high probability state. Have difficulty. Further, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as a small hit (during the small hit game), it is possible to determine whether the subsequent game state remains in the normal state or shifts to the high probability state. It is difficult to recognize. As a result, in the case of a small hit or a 2R 4th big hit, the game can be advanced with the expectation that it may be in a high probability state, and the game interest can be enhanced. .. In the case of small hits, the number of times the large winning opening is opened is not called the number of rounds, but simply the number of times it is opened.

The opening pattern of the big winning opening when each big hit and small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is as shown in FIG. That is, when the 15R first jackpot is reached (when the 15R first jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the 15R fifth jackpot is reached (15R on the second special symbol display 41b). When the 5th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 1R to 2R, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this case, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st R and the 2nd R is 28 seconds each, there is an extremely high possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the round (during the V round). It has become.

In addition, when the 15R second jackpot is reached (when the 15R second jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when the 15R third jackpot is reached (on the first special symbol display 41a). When the 15R 3rd jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed) and when the 15R 6th jackpot is displayed (when the 15R 6th jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 2nd special symbol display 41b), 1R to 2R The second prize opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 0.1 seconds, and the first prize opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds in 3R to 15R. In this case, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is set to a maximum of 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time (opening and closing for a moment), so the game is played during that round (during the V round). It is almost impossible for the ball to pass through the specific area 39.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first round and the second round (V round) are compared with the opening pattern for the 15R second, third, and sixth jackpots and the opening pattern for the 15R first and fifth jackpots. The opening mode is different between. Then, in the 15R 1st and 5th big hits, the 2nd big winning opening 35 opens for 28 seconds in the 1st and 2nd rounds, so that in the V round, no ball clogging or trouble of the game ball launch system occurs. As long as, the game ball will almost certainly enter the second large winning opening 35 and pass through the specific area 39 with a high probability. On the other hand, in the 15R 2nd, 3rd and 6th big hits, the 2nd big winning opening 35 opens only 0.1 seconds in the 1st and 2nd rounds. Therefore, it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game related to the 15R second, third, and sixth jackpots is considerably lower than that of the 15R first and fifth jackpots. It can be said that it is virtually impossible to pass.

A jackpot in which a V round is executed in a manner in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (V passability) is also referred to as a "V pass scheduled jackpot", and the V passability is extremely low. A jackpot in which a V round is executed in an embodiment is also referred to as a "V non-passing scheduled jackpot".

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R 4th big hit is reached (when the 2R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41a), the 2nd big winning opening is from 1R to 2R. Open 35 for up to 0.9 seconds. In this case, the total opening time of the 2nd big winning opening 35 of the 1st and 2R is 1.8 seconds at the maximum, so the game ball is put into the 2nd big winning opening 35 during the round. It is possible to pass through the specific area 39. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second major winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds. , It is sufficiently possible to insert a game ball into the second large winning opening 35 and aim for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. However, since the total opening time of the 2nd big prize opening is as short as 1.8 seconds in the 2R 4th big hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (game profit) as other 15R big hits. That is, it is a big hit that can hardly get a prize ball compared to other big hits.

In addition, when it becomes the first small hit (when the first small hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a) and when it becomes the second small hit (when it becomes the second small hit (the second special symbol display 41b). When the second small hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice for a maximum of 0.9 seconds. That is, the big winning opening is opened in the same opening pattern as the 2R 4th big hit. Even in this small hit, since the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 is 1.8 seconds in total, it is possible to allow the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35 and pass through the specific area 39. There is. However, as described above, even if the small hit game passes through the specific area 39, the game state does not change before and after the small hit game. Further, in the small hit game, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as in the 2R 4th big hit. That is, the small hit has almost no privilege for the player (only the prize ball by entering the ball) in terms of the transition of the game state and the prize ball.

In this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) (15 first big hit, 15R 5th big hit), and the game ball The second opening pattern (15R second big hit, 15R third big hit, 15R sixth big hit), which makes it difficult (impossible to pass) through the specific area 39, and the first opening where the game ball can pass through the specific area. It is possible to have a third open pattern and (2R fourth jackpot), which are less likely to pass than the pattern. Further, as an opening pattern for small hits, it is assumed that the game ball has a fourth opening pattern that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 but does not give a privilege (does not generate a high probability state) even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39. can do. As another aspect, the fourth opening pattern may be an opening pattern that cannot pass through the specific area 39.

The probability of distribution to each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 15R second jackpot, 30% for the 15R third jackpot, and 2R first. The 4 jackpots are 10% (see the random number column for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). On the other hand, the jackpots in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) are 80% for the 15R fifth jackpot and 20% for the 15R sixth jackpot (the random numbers for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). See column). It can be said that this distribution probability represents the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, that is, the probability of becoming a high probability state, and the high base state in which the open extension function described later is activated. It can be said that it represents the probability of becoming.

That is, regarding the probability of becoming a high probability state, if a big hit is made in the hit / fail judgment (first special symbol hit / fail judgment) based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the probability is at least 40%. Including the case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 2R 4th big hit, the probability is 50%. On the other hand, if the hit / fail judgment (second special symbol hit / fail judgment) based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is a big hit, the probability is 80%.

Regarding the probability of becoming a high base state, if the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit in the gaming state (low base state) in which the open extension function is not activated, the probability is 60%. Including the 2R 4th big hit when the 1st special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit in the high base state, the probability is 70%. On the other hand, if the second special symbol is a big hit in the hit / fail judgment, the probability is 100%. Then, when the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the 2R big hit that may occur when the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit does not occur, and the 15R big hit is always obtained.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the hit is not a big hit in the first special symbol winning / failing determination (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. A big hit in the second special symbol winning / failing judgment (big hit lottery of the second special symbol) performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 21 is compared with a case where a big hit is made in the first special symbol winning / failing judgment. , The probability of becoming a high probability state, the probability of becoming a high base state, and the possibility of winning a prize ball for 15R are high. That is, the case where the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit is set to be more likely to be advantageous to the player than the case where the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit. 2 It is more likely that the variable display of the special symbol will work more favorably for the player than the variable display of the first special symbol. Therefore, the player will play the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the open extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases. The above-mentioned distribution probability is an example, and can be arbitrarily set in consideration of game playability, specifications, and the like.

Further, in this embodiment, since the second special symbol is superior to the first special symbol, the case where both the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol can be executed, that is, , If both the 1st special symbol hold and the 2nd special figure hold are "1" or more, the variation display of the 2nd special symbol (digestion of the 2nd special symbol hold) is changed to the variation display of the 1st special symbol (1st). 1) Priority is given to the digestion of the special figure reservation). As a result, in the high base state in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases, the frequency of execution of the variation display of the second special symbol increases, so that it can be said that the game can be advanced advantageously for the player. Nevertheless, the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol is performed in the high base state means that the player will be overwhelmed by the game in the advantageous state (high base state). Since the variable display of the 1 special symbol may work more disadvantageously than the variable display of the 2nd special symbol, it can be said that the variable display of the 1st special symbol in the high base state is not desirable for the player.

Here, as the mode of the stop display of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is also referred to as "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the small hit symbol is also referred to as "predetermined mode" or "predetermined display result". The design is also referred to as a "non-specific mode" or a "non-specific display result". Further, the jackpot symbol (15R 3rd jackpot symbol, 2R 4th jackpot symbol in the low base state) that does not trigger the setting of the high base state is also referred to as "first specific mode" or "first specific display result". The jackpot symbols (15R 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th jackpot symbols, 2R 4th jackpot symbols in the high base state) that trigger the setting of the high base state are referred to as "second specific mode" and "second". Also called "specific display result". In addition, as a gaming state when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a gaming state in which the opening extension function does not operate (low base state) is also referred to as a "first gaming state", and a gaming state in which the opening extension function operates (high base). The state) is also referred to as a "second game state".

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on a "special symbol hit / fail judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and a big hit when a big hit occurs. The type is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "fluctuation pattern information") ". The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct as shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

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

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

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be activated at the same time, or only one of them may be activated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8 (C)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function for the normal symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be the normal hit symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

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

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed when the 15R first and fifth jackpots are achieved is special if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The symbol is in a high-probability state and a special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example), or when the big hit game is executed as a big hit.

Further, in the case of the 15R second and sixth big hits, the game state after the big hit game is in the normal state of the special symbol because it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. In addition to this, the special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "low accuracy and high base state". In the low accuracy high base state, a big hit is performed until a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed or a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed. The game ends when the special game (big hit game) related to the big hit is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R 2nd and 6th big hits, the game state after the big hit game is "highly accurate". It becomes "high base state". Further, although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R 1st and 5th big hits, the gaming state after the big hit game is completed is ". It becomes "low accuracy and high base state".

In addition, the game state after the end of the big hit game in the case of the 15R third big hit is a normal state of the special symbol because the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game is extremely low. In addition, the special symbol is in a non-time saving state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state is a basic gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, that is, an initial gaming state. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game related to the 15R third big hit, the game state after the big hit game is completed will be described in "High accuracy" described later. It becomes "low base state".

Further, in the low probability low base state, the game state after the big hit game when the 2R 4th big hit is completed has a high probability of a special symbol if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. It becomes a state and a non-time saving state and a low base state of a special symbol (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and low base state". The high-accuracy-low-base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) of special symbol variation display is executed, or when a big hit is performed and a big hit game is executed.

This high-probability low-base state is a state in which the high-probability state is latent, that is, the high-probability state is difficult for the player to recognize. That is, the high probability low base state is a so-called "latent probability change state (also referred to as" probability non-notification state ")". On the other hand, the above-mentioned high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state. That is, the high accuracy and high base state is the so-called "probability game state".

Further, in the high base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game when the 2R 4th big hit is reached is "high accuracy high base state" if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. (See FIG. 6). That is, the time saving function and the base state of the special symbol are the same as the state before the execution of the jackpot game.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3R by hitting right. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, in the high base state, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which normally triggers the judgment of whether or not the symbol is correct, the game ball is hit right to enter the second starting port 21, rather than hitting left. However, a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained. In this state, the launch direction indicator 47 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner to notify the right gaming area that the launch should be performed. In the high base state, the variable display of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port 21 (determination of whether or not the second special symbol is correct) is the main game. However, even in the high base state, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is "1" or more, the variation display of the first special symbol is performed. Since the game ball hits right in the high base state, the game ball does not enter the first starting port 20 and the first special figure hold is unlikely to be newly stored. However, for example, when a big hit occurs (first hit). If the number of balls held in Special Figure 2 becomes "0" under the circumstances where the 1st special figure hold that was stored at the time) remains, even if it is in a high base state, the 1st special figure is held. The variable display of the first special symbol is performed by the digestion of the hold.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high accuracy low base state or a low accuracy low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3L by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, in the low base state, by hitting left to let the game ball enter the first starting port 20, a larger number of starting balls (opportunity to judge whether the special symbol is correct or not) can be obtained than by hitting right. Can be done. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the firing direction indicator 47 should be launched to the left game area. In the low base state, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the entry of the ball into the first starting port 20 (determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct) is the main game. However, even in the low base state, when the number of balls held in the special figure 2 is "1" or more, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in accordance with the priority digestion of the second special figure hold. Since the player hits the left side in the low base state, normally, the game ball does not enter the second starting port 21, and the second special figure hold is unlikely to be newly memorized. When the state shifts from the high base state (time saving state) to the low base state (normal state), if the second special figure hold stored in the high base state before the transition remains, the low base Even in the state, the change display of the second special symbol is performed due to the priority digestion of the second special symbol hold.

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

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the low probability low base state in which the small hit game and the big hit game are not performed, this low probability low base state is referred to as the "normal game state" or It can be regarded as a "normal state", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a "normal game".

The big hit game is a game that can be executed by changing the special symbol and displaying the big hit symbol in a stopped manner, and for the player, the big prize opening (1st big prize opening 32, 2nd big prize). Since it is an advantageous game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained by entering the game ball into the mouth 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the big hit game is performed. Can be regarded as a "special game state".

In addition, although the small hit game is not as good as the big hit game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 32, 2nd big winning opening 35). Can be said to be a game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can also be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the small hit game is performed can also be regarded as a "special game state". In addition, in order to distinguish between the special game as a big hit game and the special game as a small hit game, the special game as a small hit game can be regarded as a "small profit special game".

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 38. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. .. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status, and counter resets. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

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

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

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

In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first start port sensor 20a, second start port sensor 21a, first large winning port sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by the 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the winning ball information. Further, when the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a detects a game ball, the start ball entry command corresponding to each start port is input to the RAM output buffer by the start ball entry time processing (S205) described later. Remember in. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

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

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), start ball entry process (S205), normal diagram operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. , Specific area sensor detection process (S208), hold ball number process (S209), and power failure monitoring process (S210) are executed. In addition, the interrupt processing (S105) is terminated by executing "other processing" necessary for advancing the game. Then, the processes S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

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

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

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

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

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S309). When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed, and when the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is completed, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is reached. Add "1" to (S311).

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

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

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit is read (acquired information). S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the acquired random number values read out, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) is a big hit according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. This process of S317 corresponds to a preliminary determination (so-called “hold look-ahead”) performed prior to the accuracy determination (S1303, S1309) in the special figure 2 accuracy determination process (S1202) described later.

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

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

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

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

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

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the pre-determination after S321.

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S321). Pre-determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this pre-determination is generated as the special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The pre-determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

Here, in the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and the hit / fail judgment of Special FIG. 2 (see FIG. 8B) is likely to be performed. It has become. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol). There is. For this reason, in this embodiment, the pre-judgment relating to the special figure 1 hold (special figure 1 pre-judgment) is performed in the low base state in which the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly performed, and the special figure 2 hold is performed. The pre-judgment related to (Special Figure 2 pre-judgment) is to be performed regardless of whether it is in the low base state or the high base state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as will be described later, the pachinko game machine 1 is controlled to a low accuracy and low base state during the big hit game, but the game ball enters the first starting port 20 during the big hit game. FIG. 1 Even if the number of reserved balls increases by "1", the processes of S321 to S323 (special figure 1 pre-determination process) are not performed.

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 14 after the start-in ball game process (S206). In the normal figure operation process (S207), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The process (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The operation status of the normal figure is "1" by default.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit. If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) to open the second start port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. For example, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

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

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

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) after the normal figure operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation process (S207), the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and they are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the special figure operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the special figure operation status is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103). When the special symbol operation status is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105) during the special symbol change processing (S1104), the special symbol operation status is "4" for the special symbol confirmation process (S1106). When (S1101, S1103, S1105 are both NO, S1107 is YES), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a big hit game, and special figure operation status is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105). , S1107 are all NO), and special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed respectively. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

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

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

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, it corresponds to the lowest area of the special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the hit judgment table for the normal state (the jackpot judgment value is "3"" in the hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A). , "397")) to make a pass / fail judgment (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449", It is said to be "503".

When it is determined that the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the big hit type is read out and shown in FIG. 8 (B). The jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot type determination table shown (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1312), and the process is completed. .. In addition, in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the jackpot type judgment table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Then, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), it is regarded as one of 15R first big hit, 15R second big hit, 15R third big hit and 2R fourth big hit, and the second When it is determined that the special symbol (Special Figure 2) is a big hit, it is considered as a 15R 5th big hit or a 15R 6th big hit (see FIG. 8 (B)).

Corresponding to this, in this embodiment, as a jackpot flag, it is turned ON when the type of jackpot is 15R 1st jackpot, 15R 2nd jackpot, 15R 3rd jackpot, 15R 5th jackpot or 15R 6th jackpot. A long hit flag to be set and a short hit flag to be turned ON when the 2R 4th big hit is provided. Then, when the 2R 4th jackpot is reached and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R lamp (see FIG. 4) of the round display 45 is lit and displayed at the timing when the 2R 4th jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Will be done. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R ▲ 15R Δ" (for example, ▲: lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the long hit flag is turned on as any of the 15R 1st to 3rd big hits, the 15R 5th big hit, and the 15R 6th big hit, the 15R lamp (FIG. 4) is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R Δ15R ▲".

Here, the jackpot judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment) and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment", respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol will be obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. Good. In addition, these results may be referred to as "judgment results".

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105" (FIG. 8 (A)). See). Then, when it is determined that it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1305), the out-of-order symbol is determined (S1308), and the process is completed. That is, if the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is neither a "big hit" nor a "small hit", the result is "missing". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the process is performed. Finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (see FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). Then, if it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), it is in the non-time saving state. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the medium / big hit table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the non-time saving state and the big hit) (the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1)). S1403). If the fluctuation pattern is decided, the fluctuation time is also decided. Further, in this embodiment, the non-time-saving medium-big hit table is also divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit) (see FIG. 9). However, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and only the 15R fifth big hit (long hit) exists in the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, the portion referred to in this process is always the location of the long hit, and the variation pattern P1 or P2 is selected. The table for medium and large hits in the non-time saving state does not have to be divided into a long hit table and a short hit table. This also applies to the table for medium and large hits in a time-saving state, which will be described later.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the variation is made with reference to the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. Pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in this embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

Also, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it means that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit. In this case, is the number of holdings of the second special symbol "1" or "2"? Determine if not (S1406). Since the number of holdings referred to here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the number of holdingss is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1406 that the number of holds is "1" or "2" (YES in S1406), the table for removing the number of first hold during the non-time saving state (the non-time saving of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the state, the deviation, and the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1407). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1406 that the number of holds is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1406), the table for removing the number of holds 2 in the non-time saving state (Fig. In the fluctuation pattern table shown in 9, the fluctuation pattern is set based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time saving state, the deviation, and the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "3, 4"). Select (S1408). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P12 is selected. Here, the first hold number loss table in the non-time saving state is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second hold number loss table. Further, the shortest selectable fluctuation time (12000 ms) is also set to be longer than that of the table for removing the number of reserved numbers (4000 ms). That is, when the ball is removed, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated, and when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "". A fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when it is "1" or "2" is selected.

Further, in the above-mentioned S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). Then, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1410), the fluctuation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state medium jackpot table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the time-saving state and jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1411). As described above, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and since there is only a 15R fifth big hit (long hit) in the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (FIG. 6). (See), in S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long hit is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1410 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1410), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1412). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1412), the variable pattern random number is referred to in the time-saving state medium-small hit table (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the time-saving state and small hit). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the counter value (S1416). Specifically, in this embodiment, the variation pattern P16 is always selected.

Further, when it is determined in S1412 that the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1412), that is, when it is off, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" (S1413). The number of holdings referred to here is the same as described above, and the number of holdings is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined that the number of holdings is "1" (YES in S1413), the table for removing the number of holdings of the third in the time saving state (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 1 ”is referred to), and the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1414). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P17 to P20 is selected. On the other hand, in S1413, when it is determined that the number of holds is not "1", that is, the number of holds is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1413), the fourth hold number removal table during the time saving state. (In the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, the portion that is in a time-saving state, is out of alignment, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "2 to 4"), and the fluctuation pattern is based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select (S1415). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P21 to P24 is selected.

In this way, in the fluctuation pattern table during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of disconnection is the number of reserved balls "2". It works when "4". Further, when the long hit is won among the big hits, the fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time saving state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time saving state. As a result, in the time-saving state, the digestion speed of the special figure hold is faster than in the non-time-saving state (normal state) (the game during the time-saving progresses rapidly).

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process (S1404) shown in FIG. 24 is performed to complete this process. In the other processing (S1404), a variation pattern specification command (variation pattern specification command corresponding to Special Figure 2) corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

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

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

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

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 23. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out. Further, in the type determination of the jackpot in S1610, any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, the 15R third jackpot, and the 2R fourth jackpot may be determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution rate of each jackpot is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 15R second jackpot, and 15R third jackpot. Is 30%, and the 2R 4th jackpot is 10%. When it is determined that any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 15R third jackpot is determined by the jackpot type determination, the long hit flag is turned ON as the jackpot flag in S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R 4th big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1612.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1720) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

However, since this process is related to special figure 1, if YES in S1702 (FIG. 28) (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15Rth). It is determined whether or not it is (either 2 big hits or 15R 3rd big hits) (S1703). Then, in the case of a 15R jackpot (long hit) (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and the long hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Then, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or P2 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1703 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1703), that is, when it is a 2R fourth jackpot (short hit), the 2R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (among the fluctuation pattern tables shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the short hit (S1706). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P3 is selected.

Further, in this special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process, even when YES in S1712 (FIG. 29) (that is, when the jackpot flag is ON), the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot). , 15R, any of the third big hits) (S1713). Then, in the case of a 15R jackpot (long hit) (YES in S1713), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the time saving state (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time saving state and the long hit). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1714). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P13 or P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1713), that is, when it is a 2R fourth jackpot (short hit), the time saving table for 2R jackpot in the time saving state (time saving among the fluctuation pattern tables shown in FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the short hit (S1715). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P15 is selected.

In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern is selected, other processes (S1705, FIG. 28) are performed to finish this process. In the other processing (S1705), a variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern (variation pattern specification command corresponding to the special figure 1) is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S1802). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the first special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process is completed.

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

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9). Determine if it has passed (S1901). Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S1903), if it is ON (YES in S1903), the probability variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S1904), and whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0". Is determined (S1905). When it is determined in S1905 that the probability change counter is "0", the probability change flag is turned off (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903), or when it is determined that the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time saving counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned off. (S1910), proceed to the processing of S1911. If it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907), or if it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911. In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol winning / failing determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

Here, when the probability change flag is turned off in S1906 or the time saving flag is turned off in S1910, the gaming state shifts to a low probability state or a non-time saving state (low base state). In this way, when the game state changes with the end (change stop) of the change display of the special symbol, in S1912, as another process, a game state specification command indicating the changed game state is set in the output buffer of the RAM. Perform the processing to be performed. By sending the game state designation command to the sub control board 90 by the output process (S201), the game state can be grasped on the sub control side, and various effects according to the game state can be executed. In this embodiment, as a game state designation command, a command corresponding to a game state that can be controlled by the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in advance. Specifically, a "normal specification command" that specifies a low-accuracy low-base state, a "time-saving specification command" that specifies a low-accuracy high-base state, and a "latent specification command" that specifies a high-accuracy low-base state. It is supposed to be equipped with a "probability variation specification command" that specifies a high accuracy and high base state.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then whether or not the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, 15th third jackpot, or 15R fifth jackpot). Is determined (S2002). Then, if it is a 15R jackpot (that is, if the long hit flag is ON), a round to be executed during the jackpot game (in the mode of opening one round once, one round is from opening to closing of the big winning opening). The value of the round counter that counts the number of times of is set to "15", and as an opening pattern of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) (see FIG. 6), the 15R first If it is a big hit, it is an open pattern for the 15R 1st big hit, if it is a 15R 2nd big hit, it is an open pattern for the 15R 2nd big hit, if it is a 15R 3rd big hit, it is an open pattern for the 15R 3rd big hit, and it is a 15R 5th big hit. If there is, an opening pattern for the 15R 5th jackpot is set, and if there is a 15R 6th jackpot, an opening pattern for the 15R 6th jackpot is set (S2003).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2002 that it is not a 15R jackpot (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), the jackpot type is the 2R 4th jackpot, so the round counter value is set to "2" and the jackpot is set to "2". As the opening pattern of the winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), an opening pattern for 2R 4th big hit (see FIG. 6) is set (S2004).

After finishing the processing of S2003 or S2004, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2005), start the jackpot game opening effect (S2006), and set the special figure operation status to "4". (S2007).

Further, when it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S2008). As a result, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set to "2". As an opening pattern for the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35), an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set (S2009). Then, in order to start the small hit game, the opening command of the small hit is set (S2010), the opening effect of the small hit game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "5" (S2012). .. If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game will start, so the special figure operation status is set to "1" and the process is completed.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2101), the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2101). S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low probability low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots (first jackpot 30 and second jackpot 35) have been opened (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the jackpot (first jackpot 30 or second jackpot 35) is open (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the big hit has passed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the first round, or whether or not the time of the interval between rounds has elapsed and it is time to start the next round (next opening) (S2107). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined by whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

If the judgment result of S2107 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2107 is YES, it is determined whether or not the executed round corresponds to either the first round or the second round, that is, whether or not it is a V round (S2108). ). This may be determined by using the value of the round counter for each jackpot type, or may be determined by providing a round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed separately. If the round to be executed is not a V round (NO in S2108), that is, if it is any of 3 to 15 rounds, proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the type of jackpot. The first large winning device 31 is operated in order to open the winning opening 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round to be executed is the V round (1st round or 2nd round) (YES in S2108), the V validity period setting process (S2109) is performed and then the process proceeds to S2110 to proceed to the type of jackpot. The second big winning device 36 is operated in order to open the second big winning opening 35 according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the above. Further, when opening the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, when starting a round, a round start command of the corresponding round is set. For example, a round start command that can specify the starting round is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

In the V validity period setting process (S2109), a specific area is set for several seconds during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the V round (1 round or 2 rounds in this embodiment). The period for determining that the detection of the game ball by the sensor 39a is valid (corresponding to the first period) is set. In this embodiment, the period other than this (including during a small hit or when the special game is not executed) is a period (corresponding to the second period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is judged to be invalid. Is set to. Here, determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid means turning on the V flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401 to S2403 of the specific area sensor detection process described later). The determination that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the V flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected.

Here, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a high probability state. Is notified. Specifically, the game status indicator 46 is composed of three LEDs of "a1a2a3". Then, in this embodiment, in the normal state (low probability state), the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). Further, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode is "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■". Then, when the big hit game is completed and the game state is set to the high probability state, the display mode is "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □". Further, the lighting control timing of the game status indicator 46 is not limited to such timing, and during the big hit game, even if the game ball passes through the specific area, the display mode of "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" remains. , "A1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" may be displayed at the timing of transition to the high probability state after the end of the big hit game, and "a1 □ a2 □ a3 □" may be displayed at the timing of transition from the high probability state to the low probability state. ..

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208) described later, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the V valid period (V invalid period). The V flag is not turned on when the V passage of (middle) is detected. When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, it is prevented from being illegally set to a high probability state.

Further, if there is a V pass in the V round (1st or 2R) of the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to a high probability state, while even if there is a V pass during the small hit game, If the game state before the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the small hit game is also set to the normal state, and if the game state before the small hit game is the high probability state, after the small hit game is finished. The game state is also a high probability state. That is, the probability of winning or failing is not changed before and after the small hit game.

In this embodiment, in the V validity period setting process (S2109), even when the 15R second and third jackpots are hit, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be valid (first period). However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second and third big hits, the first period may not be set in the V round. That is, in the case of the 15R second and third big hits, the V round may be set in the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R 2nd and 3rd big hits, the opening time of the 2nd big winning opening 35 is set to 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time, so that the game ball enters the 2nd big winning opening 35. The possibility is extremely low, but if you set it in the second period, the V flag will not turn on even if you should hit the ball. This makes it possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or the V flag from being turned on due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the first round and the second round are defined as V rounds, and the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is enabled in the V rounds, but the location of the V rounds does not have to be limited to this.

If the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the maximum number of balls that can be entered in the big winning opening in that round is the specified maximum number of balls. It is determined whether or not (10 pieces per round in this embodiment) has been reached (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), it is time to close the large winning opening (timing), that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the large winning opening (see FIG. 6). Is determined whether or not has passed (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the big winning opening has not passed (NO in S2112), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111) or when the opening time of the big winning opening has passed (YES in S2112), that is, one of the two round end conditions is satisfied. If this happens, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). If it is determined that it is not "0" (NO in S2115), the process ends in order to start the next round. Further, when closing the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, when ending the round, the round end command of the corresponding round is set. For example, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" for the end of the first round and "2R end command" for the end of the second round. This set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. The round end command is transmitted at the end of rounds other than the final round of the jackpot game, that is, when it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not "0". For example, if the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed is 15R jackpot game, the round end command is transmitted until the end of 14R, but is not transmitted at the end of 15R. This is because at the end of the final round, the ending command set in the processing of S2116, which will be described later, is transmitted.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2115), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot ending process to end the jackpot game (S2116), and the jackpot ending effect is started. (S2117). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is completed. The round counter becomes "0" when the big winning opening is opened 15 times for a long hit (15R big hit), and becomes "0" for a short hit (2R big hit), and the big winning opening is opened twice for a short hit (2R big hit). When executed, it becomes "0".

If it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round has ended, it is determined whether or not the execution time (ending time) of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed. (S2119) If the ending time has not passed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), after turning off the jackpot end flag (S2120), the game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2122), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (S207). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory process 1 (S1108) functions as a "special game execution means".

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag that is turned on in the specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) described later. Then, if the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is ON (S2202), the probability variation counter is set to "100" (S2203), the V flag is OFF (S2204), and S2205 Proceed to processing. On the other hand, if the V flag is OFF (NO in S2201), the process proceeds to S2205 without turning the probability change flag ON. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is determined whether or not to set the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to the high probability state based on whether or not the V flag is turned ON in this gaming state setting process. ..

In S2205, it is determined whether or not the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is a 15R jackpot. Then, when it is determined that the 15R jackpot is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), it is determined whether or not the 15R jackpot is a 15R third jackpot (S2206), and if it is a 15R third jackpot (YES in S2206), it is as it is. When the processing is completed and it is not the 15R 3rd jackpot, that is, if it is either the 15R 1st, 2nd, or 5th jackpot (NO in S2206), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207) and the time saving counter is set to "100". "(S2208) to finish the process. Here, if the jackpot game this time is related to the 15R 1st jackpot or the 15R 5th jackpot, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (passing V) during the jackpot game and the V flag is turned ON. Since it should be (YES in S2201), the game state after the big hit game in this case will be the high accuracy and high base state. Also, if the jackpot game this time is related to the 15R second jackpot, V should not have passed during the jackpot game and the V flag should not be ON (NO in S2201), so after the jackpot game in this case is completed. The game state of is low accuracy and high base state. Also, if the jackpot game this time is related to the 15R third jackpot, V should not have passed during the jackpot game and the V flag should not be ON (NO in S2201), so after the jackpot game in this case is completed. The game state of is low accuracy and low base state.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2205 that the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is not a 15R jackpot, that is, it is the 2R 4th jackpot (NO in S2205), the game state before the start of this jackpot game, that is, If it is determined whether or not the game state at the time of the 2R 4th big hit was the time saving state (S2209) and it is determined that the game state was not the time saving state (NO in S2209), the processing is performed as it is without turning on the time saving flag. To finish. As a result, if the V flag is not turned on in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the big hit game is in a low probability low base state, and the V flag is turned on in this big hit game. In the case (YES in S2201), the game state after the big hit game is high accuracy and low base state.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2209 that the game state at the time of the 2R 4th big hit was the time saving state (YES in S2209), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207) and "100" is set in the time saving counter. Then (S2208), the process is finished. As a result, if the V flag is not turned on in this big hit game (NO in S2201), the game state after the big hit game is in a low accuracy and high base state, and the V flag is turned on in this big hit game. In the case (YES in S2201), the game state after the big hit game ends is the high accuracy and high base state.

The high-accuracy high-base state, the low-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state are all under the conditions that the special symbol is fluctuated 100 times and the next big hit occurs. It ends when it is established.

Further, the process of determining whether or not the game state before the start of the big hit game related to the 2R 4th big hit is the time saving state (S2209) is performed by determining the operating state of the time saving function and the high base function before and after the big hit game. This is to make it the same as the state (condition) when If these operating states are different between the case of the 2R 4th big hit and the case of the small hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is in the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the subsequent gaming state (time saving function and time saving function and This is because it is possible to easily determine which hit is due to the operating state of the high base function). As a result, it is difficult to distinguish between the 2R 4th big hit and the small hit by the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and it is also difficult to distinguish by the operating state of the subsequent time saving function and the high base generation function.

When the game state after the end of the big hit game is determined as described above, the game state specification command for specifying the game state after the end of the big hit game is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2210). That is, when the probability change flag is turned ON in S2202 and the time saving flag is turned ON in S2207, the "probability change specification command" is set, and when only the time saving flag is turned ON without turning the probability change flag ON, " If you set the "time saving specification command" and turn on only the probability change flag without turning on the time saving flag, set the "latent specification command", and if you do not turn on both the probability change flag and the time saving flag Set the "normal specification command". The game state designation command set in S2210 is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening of the second large winning opening 35 has been completed in the small hit game. If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (S2302). If it is not open (NO in S2302), it is time (timing) to open the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit It is determined whether or not the time has passed to start the first opening, or the time of the interval between the plurality of openings has elapsed and the time to start the next opening has been reached (S2303). If the judgment result of S2303 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the judgment result of S2303 is YES, the V invalid period setting process (S2304) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2305 to open the second large winning opening 35 according to the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6). The second grand prize device 36 is operated.

In the V invalid period setting process (S2304), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalidated for a few seconds during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 and after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game. Set to the judgment period (second period). Further, in this embodiment, a period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is set as an invalid period (second period). Therefore, in this V invalid period setting process, it is confirmed whether the valid period is set, that is, whether the invalid period is set. Specifically, it is confirmed whether the V timer (provided in the RAM of the main control board 80) that measures the passage of the V validity period by countdown is set to "0" (that is, the state without the validity period). To do. If the V timer is not "0", set the V timer to "0". It should be noted that the V timer may be set to "0", that is, set to a state without a valid period without confirming whether or not the V timer is "0". As a result, even if V is passed during the small hit game, if the game state before the start of the small hit game is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hit game does not shift to the high probability state. In this embodiment, since the period other than the period specified in the valid period in the above-mentioned V valid period setting process (S2109) is the invalid period, the process of S2304 may be omitted.

If the second big winning opening 35 is open in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second big winning opening 35 during the two opening, that is, the game ball entered in the two opening. It is determined whether or not the total number of all of the above has reached the specified maximum number of balls (10 in this embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is time to close the 2nd prize opening 35, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd prize opening 35 (Fig. 6). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the second prize opening 35 has not passed (NO in S2307), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 during the two openings has reached the specified number of balls (YES in S2306), the second large winning opening 35 is closed (S2314). , Move to the small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the second prize opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2307), the second prize opening 35 is closed (S2308). Then, the value of the small hit opening counter is decremented by 1 (S2309), and it is determined whether or not the value of the small hit opening counter is "0" (S2310). If it is determined in S2310 that it is not "0" (NO in S2310), the process is terminated as it is in order to start the next opening.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S2310 that it is "0" (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end processing of S2311. In S2311, as the small hit end process for ending the small hit game, the small hit ending command is set (S2311) and the small hit ending effect is started (S2312). Then, the small hit end flag is set (S2313), and the process is completed. The small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the second large winning opening 35 is opened twice.

In S2301, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), since the opening of two times has been completed, it is determined whether or not the ending time of the small hit has passed (S2315), and the ending time. If has not passed (NO in S2315), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2315), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2316), the small hit flag is turned off (S2317), and the special figure operation status is set to "1". Set (S2318) and finish the process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation process (S207).

At the start of the small hit game, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 36) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the execution of the small hit game. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) functions as a "small profit special game execution means".

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) and then the specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the specific area sensor detection process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401), and when it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2401). ), End the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is detection in S2401 (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not it is in the V valid period (S2402). The V valid period is a period set in the V valid period setting process (S2109) in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108) described above. In this embodiment, the V validity period is set in the first round and the second round in the jackpot game.

If it is determined in S2402 that the V is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), and whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a 2R jackpot (2R 4th jackpot). Is determined (S2404). Then, when it is determined that it is not a 2R jackpot (NO in S2404), that is, if it is a 15R jackpot, the first V pass command is set (S2405), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is a 2R jackpot (YES in S2404), the second V passage command is set (S2406), and the process ends. The CPU of the main control board 80 transmits this V-pass command to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing, and the sub-control board 90 executes the game effect in the effect symbol display area or the like according to the type of the received V-pass command. ..

If it is determined in S2402 that the V valid period is not in effect (NO in S2402), the third V passage command is set (S2407) without turning on the V flag, and the process ends. The first V-passing command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to perform V-passing notification control. On the other hand, the second V-passing command and the third V-passing command are commands for not causing the sub-control board 90 to perform V-passing notification control in principle. Further, the game control microcomputer 81 is a means for switching the validity / invalidity of the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by executing such a specific area sensor detection process (S208) or V validity period setting process (S2109). Functions as (specific area state switching means).

[Holded ball number processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S209) after the specific area sensor detection processing (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the reserved ball number processing (S209), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub-control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) is sequentially performed.

When the sub-control unit 90 that has received this hold ball number command determines that the number of special figure hold balls has increased or decreased based on the received hold ball number command, the display screen of the lower image display device 71 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) in 71a are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 increases by 1 from "3" to "4", the first production hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 "4" is set. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. In addition, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure hold is exhausted), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold). The first effect hold 9a displayed at the location corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is deleted, or the variable hold display area (not shown) is moved to display, and the display is accompanied by this. , The first effect hold 9a displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left. On the other hand, the display contents of the second effect hold 9b (second special figure hold) can be updated in the same manner as the first effect hold 9a (first special figure hold).

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

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S210) after the hold ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power cutoff monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change, whether it is a hit game, some number of reserved balls, some number of remaining fluctuations of probability change / time reduction Etc.) are stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 46. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 39 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that the processes of S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power off monitoring process (S210) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the power off signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. Then, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, the data related to the effect control when a power failure such as a power failure occurs is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. The state of is returned to the state before the power failure occurred.

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

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. It is transmitted to the control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that received the command receives various effect devices (image display devices 71, 72, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, frame movable decorative member 13, and board movable decoration according to the received command. Various effects (directed design game effects, special game effects associated with big hit games and small hit games, etc.) are executed using the members (14, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, on the display screen of the image display device (effect symbol display area 7b, small effect symbol display area 8b, variation number display area 77, fourth symbol display area 78, effect hold display area, background). It is possible to control the display of the effect symbol 8, the small effect symbol 8a, the number of times image 77a, etc. in the display area), control the lighting of various lamps, control the operation of the movable decorative member, control the sound output from the speaker 67, and the like. It becomes.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the input has been made to the unit (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). .. Subsequently, a lamp data output process for outputting the lamp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, a drive data output process for outputting drive data for driving the movable decorative member (electrical drive source) is performed (S4203). This drive data is also created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, the watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process (S4303) is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process, and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 43, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and it is determined that the start entry command has not been received. If (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. .. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random operation for determining the jackpot type (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination) included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values and fluctuation pattern random values) is set according to the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the number of special symbol reserved balls when sending and receiving the start entry command (at the time of command generation). , It is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in the shift memory format. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way can be used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the hold storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start processing (YES) described later ( When S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4404 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4404 processing without performing the fluctuation effect start processing. In S4404, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4404), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4404), the variation effect end processing (S4405) described later is performed. If it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4404), the process shifts to the S4406 process without performing the fluctuation effect end process.

Subsequently, the S4406 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and in this embodiment, the opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of jackpot), The round start command sent at the start of the round, the round end command sent at the end of the round, and the ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game are applicable. The S4406 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if so (YES in S4406), determines whether or not the received jackpot game-related command is an opening command. (S4407). If it is an opening command (YES in S4407), reset (initialize) the fluctuation counter (S4408), perform jackpot game-related production processing (S4409), and if it is not an opening command (NO in S4407), reset the fluctuation counter. Performs jackpot game-related production processing (S4409) without (initializing). On the other hand, if the jackpot game-related command is not received from the main control board 80 (NO in S4406), the processing of S4412 (FIG. 44) without resetting the fluctuation counter (S4408) or performing the jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409). ).

Here, the fluctuation counter is a means (counting means) for counting the number of executions (variation display number) of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, and in this embodiment, every time a fluctuation stop command from the main control board 80 is received. (Every stop display of a special symbol) is added by 1 in the variable effect end processing (S4405) described later. In this embodiment, the number of fluctuations displayed by the fluctuation counter is counted when the gaming state is a low base state. Therefore, the fluctuation display count counted by the fluctuation counter corresponds to the fluctuation display count of the first special symbol in principle. Then, the display of the number image 77a (display of the fluctuation display number) in the fluctuation number display area 77 of the upper image display device 72 (display screen 72a) is performed based on the count value (count value) of the fluctuation counter. ing. That is, it indicates the number of fluctuation display times of the first special symbol in the low base state. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in the low base state (when the variation stop command of the second special symbol is received), the variation display is performed in a specific situation. If it is not, the fluctuation display is targeted for counting by the fluctuation counter, and the fluctuation display number is displayed by the number image 77a.

The trigger for resetting (initializing) the fluctuation counter is not limited to the reception of the opening command (that is, the start of the jackpot game), for example, the reception of the fluctuation stop command related to the jackpot fluctuation (stop display of the jackpot symbol), and the reception of the fluctuation stop command. It is also possible to receive the ending command (that is, the end of the jackpot game). Further, in this embodiment, the fluctuation counter is reset (initialized) based on the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the RAM clear (operation of the RAM clear switch) of the sub-control board 90. Further, the trigger for updating the fluctuation counter (trigger for counting up) is not limited to the reception of the fluctuation stop command, but may be, for example, the reception of the fluctuation start command.

In the jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409), for example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. , If it is a round start command, set a round effect command that specifies the round effect according to the round specified based on the command in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, it is a big hit specified based on the command. Set the ending effect command that specifies the ending effect according to the type in the sub output buffer. When various effect commands related to these set jackpots are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 immediately responds to the progress of the jackpot game based on the received commands. The effects related to the big hit game (big hit game related effects) such as the opening effect and the round effect are executed on the display screen of the image display device. The number image 77a (variable display number) is not displayed during the execution of the jackpot game-related effect.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 44, in S4412, when it is determined whether or not the first V passing command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4412), and when it is determined that the first V passing command has been received (YES in S4412). ), Set the V passage notification command in the sub output buffer (4413), and shift to the processing of S4414. The first V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 15R first and fifth big hits. .. When the V-passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. , Characters such as "V pass!" Are displayed on the display screen 71a of the lower image display device 71. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the game state after the jackpot game ends becomes a high probability state. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4412 that the first V passage command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process proceeds to the process of S4414 without setting the V passage notification command.

It should be noted that displaying the character "V passage!" Is one of the V passage notification modes, and other display contents (for example, displaying an object image imitating the character "V" or "probability change GET"". The passage of V may be notified by displaying the characters of, etc.). As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the game state after the big hit game (special game) being executed will be a high probability state. Further, the display screen 72a of the upper image display device 72 may display characters such as "V passage!" To notify the V passage, and the display screen 71a of the lower image display device 71 and the display of the upper image display device 72 V passage notification may be performed using both screens 72a.

Subsequently, in the S4414, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the second V pass command (set by S2406) has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and determines that the second V pass command has not been received. If this is the case (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4415 and it is determined whether or not the 3V pass command has been received (S4415). Then, in both cases when it is determined that the second V passage command has been received by S4414 (YES in S4414) and when it is determined that the third V passage command has been received in S4415 (YES in S4415), the V passage is not notified. Set the command in the sub output buffer (S4416) and move to the processing of S4417. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4415 that the third V passage command has not been received (NO in S4415), the process proceeds to the process of S4417 without setting the V passage non-notification command.

Here, the second V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 2R fourth jackpot. The third V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V invalid period such as during a small hit.

When the V-pass non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 passes through V such as "V-pass!" On the display screen of the image display device. Display control is performed on a screen that does not display the characters to be notified. In other words, the V-passing non-notification mode is adopted. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 in the 2R 4th big hit or small hit, that is not notified to the player.

The command to be set in the above-mentioned specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) may be limited to the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, the received command analysis process (S4302) does not execute the above-mentioned S4414 to S4416. Even with this configuration, the pachinko gaming machine can be used to notify the player only when V has passed during the V valid period in the 15R first and fifth jackpots. That is, it is not necessary to set a command (V-passage non-notification command) when the effect for notifying V-passage is not performed. However, it is possible to increase the stability of the image control by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in this embodiment.

Finally, the processing of S4417 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4417, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command, normal symbol fluctuation stop command, game state specification command, etc.) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed (S4417). Among the processes performed as other processes (S4417), the process based on the game state specification command is received in order to execute an effect according to the game state (that is, the current game state) controlled by the main control side. There is a process of setting a flag (game status flag) corresponding to the game status specified by the game status specification command. Specifically, when the normal designation command is received, the normal state flag is turned ON, when the latency designation command is received, the latency state flag is turned ON, and when the time saving designation command is received, the time saving state flag is turned ON. , When the probability change specification command is received, the probability change state flag is turned ON. The effect control microcomputer 91 selects and sets (determines) an effect mode (mode status) and a variable effect pattern, which will be described later, based on the setting status of these game state flags. Further, when the effect control microcomputer 91 receives the normal designation command when the time saving state flag is ON, that is, the gaming state is changed from the time saving state (low accuracy high base state) to the normal state (low accuracy low base state). When shifting to, as another process (S4417), a process of turning on a specific flag is also performed. The specific flag is a specific period (predetermined period) after the game state shifts from the probability change state (high accuracy high base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state) to the normal state (low accuracy low base state). It is a flag indicating.

Here, in this embodiment, after the transition from the probability variation state (high accuracy high base state) or the time saving state (low accuracy high base state) to the normal state (low accuracy low base state) (after "exiting the high base state"). ), The specific effect mode for a limited time is set until the variable display of the special symbol is performed five times. The specific effect mode is an effect mode different from the effect modes A to E described later, and a dedicated background image is displayed on the display screen during the specific effect mode. The specific effect mode is set immediately after the high base state is exited, because the second special figure hold that occurred in the high base state still remains undigested, and even if the low base state is reached, the second special This is because there is a high possibility that the second special symbol, which is more advantageous than the first special symbol, will be displayed in a variable manner due to the priority digestion of the figure reservation. In addition, there is also an aim to prevent the player from stopping the game immediately when the high base state is lost (measures to prevent the game from being tied up). The setting process of the specific effect mode is also performed as another process (S4417).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variation effect start process (S4402) executed by the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 uses random numbers for determining variation effect, random numbers for determining advance notice effect, random numbers for determining effect symbol, and other random numbers for determining effect. Performs random number processing (S4501) for determining the effect. In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired values, the mode of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Subsequently, in the S4502, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, the information for designating the fluctuation pattern includes the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P24) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current game state, the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. The determination result of the above, the symbol information for specifying the hit type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are two types of variable pattern designation commands, one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variable pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that these fluctuation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like can also be used in processing other than the variation production start processing to be executed thereafter.

Subsequently, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed, and is set based on the game state flag setting status (that is, the game state designation command from the main control board 80) described above. In this embodiment, the mode status is determined by any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the effect images displayed on the image display device, such as the characters, items, and background images that appear, can be made different, and the effect symbol game effect can also be executed in a manner corresponding to the effect mode. it can. Further, when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode.

In this embodiment, the effect mode A (mode status 1) is executed when the low accuracy low base state is controlled, and the effect mode B (mode status 2) is controlled when the low accuracy high base state is controlled. It is executed, and the effect mode C (mode status 3) is executed when it is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state. Therefore, by confirming which of the production modes A to C, the player can grasp the current gaming state. Further, the effect mode D (mode status 4) and the effect mode E (mode status 5) are executed when the high accuracy low base state or the low accuracy low base state is controlled. Therefore, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, he / she can grasp whether the probability state of the special symbol winning / failing determination is in the high probability state or the low probability state (normal state). It's difficult to do. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes (latent modes).

In this embodiment, the effect mode C is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 15R 1st big hit and the 15R 5th big hit, and the effect mode B is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 15R 2nd big hit and the 15R 6th big hit. , 15R After the end of the big hit game related to the 3rd big hit, the effect mode A is set, and after the end of the big hit game related to the 2R 4th big hit, and after the end of the small hit game related to the 1st small hit and the 2nd small hit, the effect is produced. Mode D or E. Further, even when the control is performed in the low-accuracy low-base state, as described above, after the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state ends and the low-accuracy low-base state is reached (high-base). During a predetermined period (after the state is exited) (until the variation display of the special symbol is performed 5 times in this example), the effect mode becomes the specific effect mode. The number of times the special symbol that determines the execution period of the specific effect mode is changed does not have to be five. For example, it may be set to "4 times", which is equal to the upper limit of the number of reserved balls in special figure 2, or more than five times ( For example, 10 times, etc.). In addition, the number of times may be determined by lottery or the like each time the high base state is exited, and may be variable. Further, it may be determined by the time (elapsed time, timer) instead of the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol.

Subsequently, in the S4504, a variable effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an execution pattern (variable effect pattern) of the variable effect by the image display devices 71, 72, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member, etc. controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91. Is set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as a hit time corresponding to the current effect mode. The variable effect pattern determination table is set. In this embodiment, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. The table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referenced in S4503 is selected and set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol (the mode of the effect symbol game effect), and a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. There is. In S4504, one of the plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables is set.

Subsequently, in S4505, a variation effect pattern matching the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). .. As the variable effect pattern, a variable mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (reach-existing effect symbol game effect) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect). When the reach effect or the character effect is not executed (no reach effect pattern game effect), etc. are determined. Here, the reach effect means that, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (doublet). (Big hit mode, specific mode), two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one is changed. This refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode while the display is continued (see FIG. 49). It should be noted that after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the stop (temporary stop) of the two effect symbols (left effect symbol 8L and right effect symbol 8R in this embodiment) at the same number (symbol) is also referred to as "reach establishment". Say.

Further, in S4505, based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) is determined and set. Production symbol The production symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the game production is doublet with an odd number such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R 1st and 5th jackpot (that is, the jackpot scheduled to pass V). In the case of 15R second, third, and sixth jackpots (that is, jackpots scheduled to pass through V), they are doublet with even-numbered symbols such as "666". In addition, when one of the three production symbols such as "787" is out of reach, one of the three production symbols is different from the other production symbols, and when it is out of reach, three productions such as "635" are produced. At least one of the symbols is selected so that the other effect symbols are different from each other. Further, in the case of the 2R 4th big hit or small hit, a predetermined chance eye such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ☆ 3" may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the time of the 2R 4th big hit and at the time of the small hit. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the 2R 4th big hit or the small hit is obtained only by checking the stopped display of the effect symbol. It should be noted that the above-mentioned stop display mode (display result of variable display) of the effect symbol 8 is an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol according to the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination can be appropriately changed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode of the effect symbol 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, super reach C, Character effects are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is to be performed or not to be performed (this is also called "normal variation") is determined based on the variation effect pattern determination table. Will be done. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a higher jackpot reliability (possibility of becoming a jackpot) than the reach (normal reach) production. In addition, there are some super reach productions that include development effects and some that do not, and those that include development effects are set so that the jackpot reliability is higher than those that do not include development effects. There is. When the normal reach effect and the super reach effect are compared, in principle, the effect mode from the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8 to the establishment of the reach is the same. In this embodiment, the reach effect is mainly set (executed) when a fluctuation pattern designation command for designating a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a fluctuation time of 30,000 ms or more is received. That is, the presence or absence of the reach effect is determined by the selection of the variation pattern of the special symbol performed by the main control unit 80 (the game control microcomputer 81), and the variation pattern of the special symbol is "reachable variation pattern". "And" reach non-variable pattern "will exist.

Next, in S4506, the advance notice effect setting process related to the setting of the advance notice effect is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, various notice effects such as a notice effect based on the preliminary judgment result (hold pre-reading notice) and a notice effect related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation effect) (the change notice) can be executed. Therefore, in S4506, the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect including whether or not to execute (whether or not to execute) is set for each advance notice effect. Specifically, random numbers related to the advance notice effect such as the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501, the advance notice determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the stored contents of the effect hold information storage area (effect hold information), etc. Based on the above, the advance notice effect pattern is determined and set including whether or not the advance notice effect is executed.

In addition, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in S4502, that is, the result (big hit or miss) of the hit / fail judgment (big hit judgment) related to the special symbol fluctuation display this time, and the fluctuation start as well. The change pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the command, that is, the change pattern related to the special figure change display this time, the notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is, the type (notice type) of the notice effect to be executed and The mode, the presence or absence of the advance notice effect, etc. will be different. In addition, when executing a notice effect, one of a plurality of notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. That is, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during the variation effect).

Next, in the S4507, a variable effect start command for starting the effect pattern game effect (variable display of the effect symbol, reach effect, advance notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506. Is set in the sub output buffer (S4507), and the variation production start processing is completed. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. The predetermined variation effect image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in, and the advance notice effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, the predetermined advance notice effect image corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506. The data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect, the advance notice effect, and the like based on the read image data are executed on the display screen of the image display device. In addition, the small effect symbol 8a and the fourth symbol are variablely displayed on the display screen 72a of the second image display device 72.

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Next, the variation effect end processing (S4407) executed in the reception command analysis processing (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 46, in the variation effect end processing (S4407), first, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a low base state (low probability low base state or high probability low base state) (S4601). If not (NO in S4601), the process proceeds to the processing of S4609 described later, and if so (YES in S4601), it is determined whether or not the specific flag is OFF (S4602). As described above, the specific flag is turned on when the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, and while the specific flag is ON, the effect mode becomes the specific effect mode. .. Then, when it is determined that the specific flag is OFF (YES in S4602), that is, when the gaming state is in the low base state and not after exiting the high base state, the fluctuation counter is added by 1 (S4603), and the second 1 Set the variable effect end command in the sub output buffer (S4604).

The first variable effect end command is a command for stopping and displaying the effect symbols (effect symbol 8, small effect symbol 8a, and fourth symbol), and is information indicating the count value of the fluctuation counter after 1 addition in S4603. Is included. When this first variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 stops and displays the effect symbol that has been variablely displayed on the display screen of the image display device. Then, the variation effect (effect symbol game effect) is terminated, and the variation display number displayed in the variation number display area 77 is displayed according to the count value of the variation counter. As a result, the number of variation display times (number image) on the variation number display area 77 is added and displayed by 1 each time the variation display of the special symbol (in principle, the variation display of the first special symbol) is executed in the low base state. (Count-up display).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4602 that the specific flag is ON (NO in S4602), the specific fluctuation counter is added by 1 (S4605). As described above, when the gaming state becomes the low base state due to the exit from the high base state, the specific flag is turned ON, and the effect mode is in the specific effect mode until the special symbol variation display is performed five times. In response to this, in S4605, a specific fluctuation counter that determines the execution period of the specific effect mode is added by 1. Then, in the subsequent S4606, it is determined whether or not the value of the specific fluctuation counter is "5" (S4606), and if not (NO in S4606), the process proceeds to the processing of S4609 described later, and if so, (YES in S4606), reset (initialize) the specific fluctuation counter (S4607), set the specific effect mode end command in the sub output buffer (S4608) to end the specific effect mode, and process S4609. Transition. When the specific effect mode end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays an image such as a background for the specific effect mode on the display screen of the image display device. Performs processing for displaying an image (effect mode A) for a low-accuracy low-base state (normal state).

In S4609, the second variable effect end command is set in the sub output buffer (S4609). The second variable effect end command is a command for stopping and displaying the effect symbols (effect symbol 8, small effect symbol 8a, and fourth symbol) like the first variable effect end command, but the count value of the fluctuation counter is set. It does not include the information shown. When the second variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 stops and displays the effect symbol that has been variablely displayed on the display screen of the image display device. Then, the variable production (production design game production) is completed.

The above is the main processing by the effect control microcomputer 91, but in addition to this, the following control related to the effect display is performed in cooperation with the image control microcomputer 101. That is, in this embodiment, when the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8 corresponds to the character effect or the SP reach effect, at a predetermined time during the variation display of the effect symbol 8 (during the variation display of the special symbol). The number of times the effect hold 9a (9b) to be displayed in the effect hold display area 9c (9d) of the lower image display device 71 (display screen 71a) and the number of fluctuations to be displayed in the effect number display area 77 of the upper image display device 72 (display screen 72a) The process of hiding (not displaying) the image 77a is performed.

Specifically, when the variable effect pattern corresponds to the SP reach effect, the effect is produced at the timing of proceeding to the SP reach as shown in FIG. 49 (b) after the reach is established as shown in FIG. 49 (a). Hold 9a (9b) and the number of times image 77a are hidden (deleted from the display screen). This is so as not to interfere with the visual recognition of the effect display unfolded on the display screens 71a and 72b during the SP reach effect. For this reason, in the variable effect pattern including the SP reach, the timing for hiding the effect hold 9a (9b) and the number of times image 77a is defined. Therefore, when the variation effect start command set in the above-mentioned S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 is specified based on the received variation effect start command. When the variable effect pattern corresponds to the character effect or the SP reach effect, the non-display timing corresponding to the variable effect pattern is determined, and the effect hold 9a (9b) and the number of times image 77a are hidden. The hidden effect holding 9a (9b) and the number of times image 77a are each displayed (display is restored) at the timing when the variable effect ends (the effect symbol is stopped and displayed). In this way, the display / non-display of the effect hold 9a (9b) displayed in the effect hold display area 9c (9d) can be switched, and the display / non-display of the number image 77a displayed in the variation number display area 77 can be switched. The image control microcomputer 101 (image control unit) that performs such processing corresponds to one aspect of the "display switching means".

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the display of the number image 77a in the fluctuation number display area 77 (display of the fluctuation display number) is displayed in a low base state (low probability low base state, high probability low base state). ), It is supposed to be done. The effect image (variable effect image) displayed on the display screen of the image display device when the variable effect (effect symbol game effect) is executed in this low base state is as follows. That is, as shown in FIG. 50, the variable effect image displayed on the lower image display device 71 (display screen 71a) and the upper image display device 72 (display screen 72a) in the low base state has four layers (layer L1). It is obtained by superimposing (synthesizing) ~ L4) (layer structure).

Specifically, as a layer L1 as a sub-symbol image constituting the variable display and the stop display of the small effect symbol 8a and the fourth symbol, and as a background image constituting the background (background of the variable effect) of the display screens 71a and 72a. Layer L2, layer L3 as the main symbol image constituting the variable display (up / down scroll display) and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect hold (special figure hold image) and the number of times image 77a (variation display number of times). The layer L4 and the layer L4 are overlapped (combined) and displayed on the display screen of the image display device. The process of synthesizing and displaying these layers L1 to L4 (image processing) is performed under the control of the image control board 100 (image control unit). Since the number image 77a is not displayed (display of the variable display number) in the high base state, the layer L4 shown in FIG. 50 is not used, and only the effect hold (special figure hold image) that does not include the number image 77a is used. Use the layer that becomes.

In this embodiment, of the four layer layers, the layer L1 is arranged at the lowest level, the layer L2 is arranged above the layer L1, the layer L3 is arranged above the layer L2, and the layer L4 is arranged above the layer L3. It has a layered structure. The arrangement order of each layer can be set in consideration of the possibility (frequency) of switching between display and non-display. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-design image is always displayed without being hidden when the variation effect is executed. In addition, the mode of the background image may change due to, for example, a background change effect, and although it is not hidden, there is a high possibility that the display mode will change as compared with the sub-design image. Furthermore, the main symbol image may change in display size, display position, symbol design, etc. during the variable effect, and may be temporarily hidden. Therefore, the main symbol image is compared with the sub symbol image and the background image. There is a high possibility that the display mode will change. Further, the effect hold (special figure hold image) and the number image 77a (variation display number) can be switched between display and non-display depending on the variation effect pattern as described above, so that the sub-design image, the background image, and the main image are displayed. The frequency of switching between display and non-display is higher than that of the symbol image. In view of these facts, in this embodiment, the layer structure shown in FIG. 50 is adopted.

When the effect hold and the number of times image 77a are hidden during the execution of the variation effect (SP reach effect or character effect) for displaying the variation effect image composed of such four layers, the effect is displayed again after that. Performs the process of switching the display / non-display of the layer L4. Here, in this embodiment, since the effect hold (special figure hold image) and the number image 77a (variable display number) are on the same layer, different image display devices (lower image display device 71, upper image display device 72) are used. It is possible to hide or display the effect hold and the number of times images 77a displayed in the above (all at once) at the same timing.

Of the layers L1 to L4, any or all of the layers L1 to L3 are also referred to as a "first layer", and the layer L4 is also referred to as a "second layer".

Further, in this embodiment, as one of the advance notice effects related to the variation display of the identification information (special symbol or effect symbol) in the low base state, the variation display during execution (the variation display) is a jackpot variation. It is possible to execute a "one-shot notification effect" (also referred to simply as a "notification effect") that announces before the end of the fluctuation display. This notification effect is executed based on the determination that the notification effect is executed in the above-mentioned advance notice effect setting process (S4506) and the execution pattern being set. As an execution pattern of the notification effect, there are various execution patterns such as emitting a predetermined notification sound and causing the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to emit light in a predetermined color. One of the execution patterns is In this embodiment, a pattern (also referred to as a “number display notification pattern”) for changing the display mode (display mode of the variation display number) of the number image 77a displayed in the variation number display area 77 is provided.

In the advance notice effect setting process (S4506), as described above, the advance notice is based on the random numbers related to the advance notice effect such as the random number for the advance notice effect determination acquired in S4501 and the advance notice determination table stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. The advance notice production pattern is determined including whether or not the production is executed. When the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that triggers the execution of the advance notice effect setting process is P1 or P2 (big hit variation with a variation time of 45,000 ms or more), that is, the variation effect pattern set in the above-mentioned S4505 is the reach effect or the character. In the case of a hit variation effect pattern including an effect, a lottery is performed in the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) for executing the notification effect (also referred to as “number display notification effect”) based on the number display notification pattern.

The number display notification effect of this embodiment is an effect of changing the display color of the number image 77a (variable display number) from a normal color (for example, silver) to a special color (for example, rainbow color), and the timing of the change. That is, there are a plurality of variations in the execution timing (execution timing) of the number display notification effect. Specifically, three execution timings are provided: (1) when the symbol change starts, (2) when 5 seconds have passed from the start of the symbol change, and (3) when the reach is established, and the number of times is displayed according to the execution timing. There is a notification pattern. Here, in this embodiment, the number image 77a (variation display number of times) is hidden at the timing when the SP reach effect is developed in the variation effect, but the variation effect pattern to be executed of the number display notification effect is a hit variation effect. It is a pattern, and the possibility of executing SP reach production is high. In view of this, the above (1) to (3) are defined as the execution timing of the number display notification effect.

In the advance notice effect setting process (S4506), whether or not to execute the number display notification effect and the execution timing (any of the above (1) to (3)) when executing the effect are determined by a random number lottery. When the number-of-times display notification effect is executed as a result of the lottery, a variable effect start command including information indicating the execution pattern (execution timing) of the number-of-times display notification effect is set in the sub-output buffer (S4507). The image control microcomputer 101 changes (changes) the display color of the number image 77a from the normal color to the special color according to the execution timing of the number display notification effect specified based on the variation effect start command. The effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 that perform processing related to the execution of such a number-of-times display notification effect correspond to one aspect of the “notice effect means”.

[Action and effect of Examples]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment as described above, a big hit (first hit) occurs in a low base state under the control of the effect control microcomputer 91 and the image control microcomputer 101 (that is, under the effect control). The number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol (first special symbol) up to is counted, and the number image 77a (variation display number) based on the counted value is displayed in the fluctuation number display area 77 of the upper image display device 72 (display screen 72a). It is supposed to be displayed. The low base state is a gaming state in which the staying period is longer than that of a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a jackpot gaming state, a probability change state, or a time saving state, while the gaming machine is in operation (during the business hours of the gaming hall). This is the game state that is the basis for the player to proceed with the game. The number of fluctuations of the special symbol (first special symbol) in the game state, which is the basis of the game progress, is an index (barometer) for judging the game status (borderline, continuation / end of the game, etc.) until the big hit occurs. ), Which is of great concern to the player. By displaying the variable display number of times that attracts the player's attention on the image display device (upper image display device 72 in this example), the player can see the displayed content and see the game hall (island equipment). It is possible to grasp the number of fluctuation display times with a small movement of the line of sight without relying on the data display or the like provided in the.

In particular, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is provided with a frame movable decorative member 13 above the front frame 51, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed in the island equipment of the gaming hall. In this state, the data display or the like provided in the island equipment may be obstructed by the frame movable decorative member 13, making it difficult for the player (player playing the game) seated in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. is there. In this regard, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the number of times image 77a (variation display number of times) is displayed in the variation number display area 77 of the upper image display device 72 (display screen 72a), so that the gaming machine frame. It is useful in that it becomes possible to grasp the number of variable display times without being influenced by the configuration of the data display, the specifications of the data display, the installation mode, and the like.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of times image 77a (variable display number of times) is not displayed in the high base state. In the high base state, the opening extension function of the second starting port 21 (ordinary electric accessory) and the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol work, and the game ball enters the second starting port 21. The variation display of the second special symbol based on the above is frequently performed, but when the number image 77a (variation display number) is displayed under such a situation, the variation display number indicated by the number image 77a increases at high speed. , The displayed contents will change rapidly. The display of the number of times image 77a (display of the number of variable display times) in such a high base state is less useful for the player than the case of displaying in the low base state, and rather concentrates on the player's game. There is a risk of harming power. In this regard, such a concern can be eliminated by displaying the number of times image 77a (variable display number of times) only in the low base state as in the present embodiment. In the high base state, instead of the addition display of the fluctuation display number in the low base state, the "subtraction display of the remaining fluctuation display number" for notifying the player of the fluctuation display number that can be executed before the end of the high base state. May be performed. In this way, it is possible to show the player the end of the high base state in an easy-to-understand manner.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the status of the variable effect being executed, specifically, when the SP reach effect is developed, the effect hold 9a (9b) and the number of times images displayed up to that point are displayed. 77a is hidden, and when the variation effect ends, the original display state is restored (see FIG. 49). As a result, the effect display is visually appealing by temporarily eliminating the effect hold and the display of the number of times image (variable display number of times) that may hinder the visual recognition of the effect display unfolded on the display screen of the image display device during the SP reach effect. Can be improved.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, by changing the display mode (display color in this example) of the number of times image 77a (variation display number of times), the variation effect (variation display of the special symbol) during execution is a big hit. A one-shot notification effect (number display notification effect) for notifying that the fluctuation is fluctuating can be executed. Therefore, the display of the number of times image 77a (display of the number of times of fluctuation display) in the variation number display area 77 is not limited to the mere display of information related to the progress of the game, but also has the interest of the advance notice effect. As a result, it is possible to achieve an unprecedented effect such as attracting the player's interest to the number image 77a during the variable effect and improving the game entertainment.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of times of variation display of the special symbol is counted during the initial predetermined period (specific period) after the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state (normal state). It is assumed that the number image 77a (variable display number) is not displayed at the same time. This is because immediately after the game state becomes the low base state, the second special symbol hold that occurred in the high base state immediately before that remains undigested, which is advantageous compared to the first special symbol. This is because there is a possibility that the special symbol may be displayed in a variable manner. In other words, immediately after shifting from the high base state to the low base state, there is a possibility that the benefit of the high base state (variable display of the second special symbol, which is more advantageous than the first special symbol), although it is in the low base state, may be received. This is because it is different from the pure low base state (normal state). As a result, the number of times image 77a (variation display number) displayed in the variation number display area 77 does not relate to the variation display of the special symbol in the high base state, but the variation display of the special symbol in the pure low base state. It becomes possible to clarify that it is related to.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display screen 71a of the lower image display device 71 occupying the center of the game board 2 (game area 3) and the display screen 72a of the upper image display device 72 located above the display screen 71a. An effect symbol display area is provided across both of the above, and the effect symbol 8 is variablely displayed (variable effect) in the display area. In addition to this, a variation number display area 77 is provided in the upper right portion of the display screen 72a away from the center of the game board 2 (game area 3), and the number image 77a is displayed (display of the variation display number) in the display area. ) Is to be performed. This makes it possible to display the number of times image 77a (variable display number of times) so as not to interfere with the effect display related to the variable effect.

In particular, in this embodiment, the variation number display area 77, the fourth symbol display area 78, and the small effect symbol display area 8b are above the uppermost end of the external guide piece 4a provided on the surface of the transparent game board ( That is, it is provided on the outside of the game area 3 (see FIG. 47). Therefore, for example, the game ball flowing down the game area 3 does not hinder the visual recognition of the number image 77a (variation display number) in the variation number display area 77. This makes it possible to improve the visibility of the variation number display area 77 and the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper image display device 72 is arranged so that the upper part of the display screen 72a is tilted toward the front side, and the portion (protruding portion) of the display screen 72a that protrudes upward from the upper end of the transparent game board. ) Is provided with a variation number display area 77 and the like (see FIGS. 47 and 49). Since the variation number display area 77 and the like provided in this protruding portion faces the forehead of the player (the seated player) who plays the game with the pachinko gaming machine 1, it should be seen as a player. For example, it is possible to grasp (confirm) the number of fluctuation display times and the like with a small movement of the line of sight during the fluctuation display of the special symbol (during the execution of the fluctuation effect). In particular, since there is no game board (transparent plate) on the front side of the upper part of the display screen 72a provided with the variation number display area 77 or the like, the visibility of the upper part of the display screen 72a is the game board (transparent). It is possible to maintain good visibility without being hindered by the plate).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display screen size is smaller than that of the lower image display device 71, and the lower image display device 71 as the main display device can be positioned as a sub display device. The image display device 72 is provided with a variation number display area 77. As a result, It is possible to show the number of times of variation display in an easy-to-understand manner by distinguishing it from the main effect display (variation effect) performed centering on the lower image display device 71.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an image (composite image) composed of a plurality of (four in this example) layer layers can be displayed on the image display device, and is arranged at the highest level (front side) among them. The special figure reserved image and the number-of-times image 77a are displayed by the layer L4, and the display / non-display of the layer L4 is switched. As a result, the number of times image 77a (variable display number of times) of the layer L4 can be displayed separately from the images of the other layers L1 to L3 (secondary symbol image, background image, main symbol image, etc.), and the number of times image 77a can be displayed. It is possible to easily switch the display / non-display of (variable display count). In particular, in this embodiment, since the special figure holding image and the number of times image 77a are on the same layer, the special figure holding image and the number of times displayed on different image display devices such as the lower image display device 71 and the upper image display device 72. It is possible to hide or switch the display of the image 77a (all at once) at the same timing. This makes it possible to simplify the process (control) when the number of times image 77a and the information image related to other game situations are hidden or displayed at the same time, and the switching can be performed smoothly. It becomes.

In this embodiment, the variable display number display area 77 is provided on the display screen 72a (display area) of one of the two image display devices (upper image display device 72), each of which is a liquid crystal display, and the number of times is changed. Although the number image 77a (variable display number of times) is to be displayed in the display area 77, the configuration related to the display of the variable display number of times is not limited to this. Hereinafter, other aspects relating to the display configuration of the variable display number will be illustrated. In the following, the description of the configuration, the action and effect, etc. common to the examples will be omitted, and the points different from the examples will be mainly described.

[Other Aspect 1]
In the above-described embodiment, both of the two image display devices are liquid crystal displays, and among them, the lower image display device 71 that mainly displays the variable display and the stop display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 8 is a liquid crystal display. Other displays such as a drum display, a 7-segment display, a dot matrix display, and the like may be used. In this case, the display located above the display is an image display device (upper image display device 72) composed of the same liquid crystal display as in the above-described embodiment, and is used in the upper area of the display screen of the display device. The variable display number display area 77 (number image), the small effect symbol display area 8b (small effect symbol 8a), and the fourth symbol display area 78 (special figure 1 fourth symbol 78a, special figure 2 fourth symbol 78b) are displayed. It is possible.

According to such another aspect 1, the display of the variation effect by the lower display device (lower display means) composed of a display other than the liquid crystal display and the variation effect (effect image) by the upper image display device composed of the liquid crystal display. ) Can be combined (linked) with the display of), and the number image 77a, the small effect symbol 8a, and the fourth symbol can be displayed above the effect. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to achieve an effect such that the number of times of variation display of the identification information can be shown in an easy-to-understand manner by distinguishing from the main effect display (variation effect).

[Other Aspect 2]
In the above-described embodiment, two image display devices are provided side by side on the back side of the game board 2 (transparent game board), but one display device composed of a liquid crystal display or the like is provided on the back side of the game board and also. A small display (liquid crystal display, 7-segment display, dot matrix display, etc.) is provided at a predetermined portion of the center decoration that surrounds the front side of the display surface (display area) of the display device, and the small display is provided. The variable display number of the identification information may be displayed on the device. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (a), a small liquid crystal display is placed in the upper center of the center decoration body 10 surrounding the display screen 71a (display area) of the first image display device 71 composed of a liquid crystal display. A second image display device 720 composed of a device is provided, and a variable display number display area, a small effect symbol display area, and a fourth symbol display area are provided on the display screen 720a, and the number image 77a and the small effect symbol 8a are provided in each of these display areas. , Special figure 1 fourth symbol 78a and special figure 2 fourth symbol 78b shall be displayed. In FIG. 51 (a), the same reference numerals as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted or the same reference numerals as those in the embodiments.

Also in such a configuration according to the other aspect 2, the number of fluctuations of the identification information can be shown in an easy-to-understand manner in the second image display device 720, in distinction from the main effect display (variation effect) in the first image display device 71. It is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment. Also in the configuration according to the other aspect 2, good visibility can be obtained by arranging the second image display device 720 with its upper end tilted toward the front side. Further, the place where the second image display device 720 (second display means) is provided is not limited to the upper center of the center decoration body 10, but is near the stage portion 11 of the center decoration body 10 (lower part of the center decoration body 10). Of course, it can be provided in other places such as the left side portion and the right side portion of the center decoration body 10.

[Other Aspect 3]
In the above-described embodiment, the variation number display area 77 is provided in the upper portion of the display screen 72a of the upper image display device 72, and the variation number display area 77 is the outer guide piece 4a (outer rail) provided on the game board 2. ) Is located above (that is, outside the game area 3), but the position where the variation number display area (number display unit) is provided (the position where the variation display number of the identification information is displayed) is the game area 3. It is also possible to have other positions outside of. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), the position A, which is the lower right part of the game board 2 outside the game area 3, the position B, which is also the lower left part, and the upper right part. It is possible to provide a number display (number display unit) for displaying the number of fluctuations of the identification information at the position C or the like. That is, it is possible to provide the number-of-times indicator (number-of-times display unit) at a position outside the game area 3 that can be seen through the viewing window 51a of the front frame 51. In FIG. 51 (b), the same reference numerals as those in the above-described embodiment are omitted or the same reference numerals as those in the embodiments.

Even in the configuration according to the other aspect 3, there is no concern that the game ball flowing down the game area 3 obstructs the visibility of the number display (variation display number), so that the number display (variation display number) can be used. It is possible to improve the visibility. The number of times display in this configuration may be a liquid crystal display, a 7-segment display, a dot matrix display, etc., regardless of the type, but considering the installation space (size), cost, etc., the 7-segment display or the like. It is desirable to use a display other than a liquid crystal display such as a dot matrix display. Further, even if the number of fluctuations of the identification information is displayed by a display other than the liquid crystal display, for example, the display mode changes (brightness, lighting pattern (constant lighting, high-speed blinking, etc.), color, etc.) by the display. (Change in), one-shot notification effect (number display notification effect) as in the above-described embodiment.

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

For example, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the game board 2 is a pachinko game machine 1 composed of a transparent plate (transparent game board), but the present invention is also applied to a pachinko game machine provided with a game board made of veneer. It is possible to apply.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the frame movable decorative member 13 in the upper center of the front frame 51, but the present invention is also applied to the pachinko gaming machine not provided with the frame movable decorative member. It is possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, a display means (number display unit) for displaying the number of times of variation of the identification information is provided on the gaming board, but the frame body (front frame) constituting the front side of the gaming machine is provided. It may be provided. Specifically, for example, a display means such as a liquid crystal display is displayed on the front surface (front side surface) or the bottom surface of the accommodating portion constituting the frame movable decorative member 13 provided in the upper center of the front frame 51 shown in FIG. May be provided and the display means may display the number of variable display times of the identification information. In this case, as in the above-described embodiment, it is desirable to tilt the upper portion of the display surface forward (front side) so that the displayed content can be easily entered into the player's field of view (field of view). Further, display means such as a liquid crystal display is provided on the left and right sides of the front frame 51 (window edge of the viewing window 51a) shown in FIG. 1 and on the upper surface of the ball hitting plate (upper plate) 61 (near the first effect button 63a). , The display means may display the number of variable display times of the identification information.

Further, in the above-described embodiment or the like, when the variation effect pattern to be executed is a specific variation effect pattern such as including the SP reach effect, the number of times image (variation display number) is displayed or hidden during the execution of the variation effect. I was supposed to do it. That is, the display / non-display of the variation display number is automatically switched based on the variation effect pattern. Alternatively or in addition to this, the display / non-display of the variable display number may be switched based on an external input by a player, a game hall clerk, or the like. For example, in a situation where the game is not being performed, such as during the execution of a demo effect, the display / non-display of the variable display number of the identification information can be switched by operating the effect button 63, a switch (not shown) on the sub control board 90, or the like. It can be possible. In this way, it is possible to arbitrarily set the display / non-display of the variable display number of the identification information.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the display of the number image 77a (display of the variable display number) is performed in the low base state, but it may be performed in the high base state as well. In this case, the display mode (position, size, color, typeface, etc.) of the number image 77a (variation number display area) is different between the low base state and the high base state, or a predetermined fluctuation number unit (position, size, color, typeface, etc.) is used in the high base state. For example, it is desirable to differentiate between "display of the number of variable display times in the low base state" and "display of the number of variable display times in the high base state", such as updating and displaying in units of 10 times. In this way, it is possible to clearly distinguish and show the number of fluctuations displayed in each game state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment or the like, one of the two display devices (display means) is provided with a variation number display area 77 (number display unit) for displaying the variation display number (number image 77a) of the identification information. However, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine having three or more display devices and a gaming machine having one display device. In the latter case, for example, a variation number display area (area for displaying the number image) is located at the edge of the display screen of one effect display device including a liquid crystal display that mainly performs the variation display (variation effect) of the effect symbol 8. Can be provided. That is, one display means can be provided with an effect display unit and a number-of-times display unit. Further, the size (screen size) of the display screen of one liquid crystal display is set so that the upper part of the display screen protrudes upward from the upper end (upper side) of the game board as in the above-described embodiment. A variable number display area (area for displaying a number image) may be provided in the protruding portion.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the variable effect image to be displayed on the image display device is assumed to be a superposition (composite) of four layers (layers L1 to L4) (see FIG. 50), but the layer layer. The number of layers constituting the above is not limited to this, and the position (arrangement order) of each layer constituting the layer layer is not limited to the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the special figure reserved image and the number-of-times image are displayed on the same layer (layer L4), but they may be displayed on different layers. In this case, it is possible to switch the display / non-display of the special figure reserved image and the display / non-display of the number of times image independently.

Further, in the above-described embodiment or the like, the small effect symbol and the fourth symbol are displayed on the same layer (layer L1), and the special figure reserved image and the number of times image are displayed on the same layer (layer L4). For example, the small effect symbol, the fourth symbol, and the number of times image may be displayed on the same layer, or all of the small effect symbol, the fourth symbol, and the special figure reserved image and the number of times image may be displayed on the same layer. It is possible. That is, it is also possible to display any or all of the small effect symbol, the fourth symbol, and the special figure reserved image, and the number-of-times image on the same layer. In this case, the image on the same layer as the number-of-times image is displayed or hidden by switching the display / non-display of the number-of-times image.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the number of rounds of the jackpot game is assumed to be two types of "2R" and "15R", but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and the number of rounds is set to 3. It may be more than one kind, or only one kind. Further, the opening patterns of the first winning opening 30 and the second winning opening 35 (V attacker) are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and for example, the opening time and the number of times of opening per round are various. It is possible to take the aspect of.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, the possibility of passing through V becomes high (easy) and low (substantially) depending on the length of the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker) in the V round. I had set the case (which would be impossible). That is, when the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively long, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second big winning opening 35, and the second big winning opening 35 becomes If at least one of the entered game balls almost certainly passes through the specific area 39, while the opening time of the second major winning opening 35 in the V round is relatively short, the second major winning is achieved. It is difficult (substantially impossible) for the game ball to enter the mouth 35, so that the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39. Instead of this, a movable piece that opens and closes a specific area is provided, and the movable piece is operated based on the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 in the V round (counted value by the number of entered balls counting means). , The possibility of passing through V may differ depending on the operation mode. For example, when the movable piece is operated based on the first predetermined number (for example, the first) of balls entering the second large winning opening 35 in the V round, the operation mode of the movable piece may pass through V. When the movable piece is operated based on the second predetermined number (for example, any of the second to the specified number) of balls, the movable piece of the movable piece is set to be low (substantially impossible). The operation mode is a mode in which the possibility of passing through V is high. Then, in the V round, a jackpot in which the movable piece operates only in a mode in which the movable piece is unlikely to pass through V, that is, a jackpot in which the movable piece operates only based on the first predetermined number of balls entering the second prize opening 35. "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is defined as a jackpot that may operate in a mode with a low possibility of passing through V or in a mode with a high possibility of passing through V, that is, the first predetermined to the second winning opening 35. The jackpot in which the movable piece operates based on the number of hits and the second predetermined number of hits may be defined as the "V-passing scheduled jackpot". With such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the probability variation function is activated (whether or not a high probability state is generated) based on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific region, as in the above-described embodiment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment or the like, the player is given a game privilege that a high probability state is generated based on the game ball passing through the specific area 39 in the V round during the big hit game (during the special game). However, the privilege referred to in the present invention is not limited to the occurrence of a high-probability state. For example, it gives some benefit to the player, such as a high base state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the starting port is high, and a fluctuation time shortening state (time reduction state) in which the fluctuation time of the identification information is shorter than usual. If so, the content (type) of the benefit does not matter. Further, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area, one privilege may be given or a plurality of benefits may be given.

Further, in the above-described examples and the like, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (so-called “V probability machine”) having a specific region 39 as a probability variation operation port is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is specified in the large winning opening. A type of gaming machine that determines whether or not to grant a high-probability state based on the result of a special symbol winning / failing determination (type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed) without having a region 39 (so-called "symbol probability change machine"). The present invention is also applicable. Alternatively, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function. In addition, a specific area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 and 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed based on the passing through the V.

Further, in the above-described embodiment and the like, a control process (so-called special figure) in which the second special symbol hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is preferentially digested over the first special symbol hold (variation display of the first special symbol) is performed. (2 priority variation) has been adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a control process (so-called special figure 1 priority variation) may be used in which the first special figure hold is preferentially digested over the second special figure hold. Alternatively, the priority is not set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be the control process of the control process (so-called ball entry order (memory order) fluctuation). Further, instead of the special figure 2 priority variation in the above-described embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol (digestion of the first special symbol hold and digestion of the second special symbol hold) are displayed. Control processing (so-called special figures 1 and 2 simultaneous fluctuation) executed in parallel may be adopted.

Further, in the above-described examples and the like, an example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated, but after inserting a gaming coin as a gaming medium, a plurality of rotating cylinders (reel) are used based on a predetermined game starting operation. ) Is rotated, the rotation of the plurality of slingshots is stopped based on a predetermined rotation stop operation, and a predetermined privilege is provided based on the display mode of the symbols (identification information) indicated by the plurality of pachinko machines that have been stopped. The present invention can also be applied to a spinning machine (slot machine) that can be provided.

[Other]
Hereinafter, a reference invention for solving the above-mentioned problems, which is derived based on the embodiments and the like (examples, other aspects, etc.) disclosed in the present specification, will be disclosed.

1-1. It is possible to perform a special game that can give a predetermined profit to the player based on the variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result. It ’s a game machine
A counting means that can count the number of fluctuations in the identification information,
An effect display unit that can display a predetermined effect according to the variable display of the identification information,
A number display unit capable of displaying the number of times the variation of the identification information counted by the counting means is displayed, and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

1-1. In the pachinko / pachislot machine, a counting means capable of counting the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed (the number of times the variation display is executed), an effect display unit capable of displaying a predetermined effect according to the change display of the identification information, and a counting means. It is provided with a number display unit capable of displaying the variable display number of the identification information to be displayed. As a result, the player can grasp the variable display number of the identification information by looking at the number display unit without relying on the display or the like provided in the island equipment.

1-2. 1-1. In the pachinko machine
A gaming machine characterized by comprising an initialization means for initializing a variation display number of times of identification information counted by the counting means based on a display result of a variation display of identification information becoming a specific display result.

1-2. In this gaming machine, the number of fluctuation display times of the identification information counted by the counting means is initialized (reset) based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information becoming the specific display result. .. As a result, the number of times display unit can display the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed until the display result of the variation of the identification information becomes the specific display result.

1-3. 1-1. Or the above 1-2. In the pachinko machine
A gaming machine characterized in that the number-of-times display unit is provided with a display switching means for displaying or hiding the variable display number of identification information.

1-3. The gaming machine is provided with a display switching means for displaying or hiding the variable display number of identification information in the number display unit. As a result, it is possible to display or not display the variable display number of the identification information on the number display unit.

It should be noted that the display / non-display of the variable display number of the identification information is automatically switched according to the production content when the production is executed and the progress status (effect pattern) of the production, or the player. It is possible to make the switch manual based on the input from the outside by the clerk of the game hall or the like.

1-4. 1-1. Or the above 1-3. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with a notice effect means capable of executing a predetermined notice effect related to the variable display of the identification information.
The game machine characterized in that the advance notice effect means may execute the advance notice effect by changing the display mode of the variation display number of the identification information in the number display unit.

1-4. The gaming machine is provided with a advance notice effect means capable of executing a predetermined advance notice effect related to the variable display of the identification information, and executes the advance notice effect by changing the display mode of the variable display number of the identification information in the number display unit. There are cases. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the display of the variable display number of the identification information in the number display unit, and to improve the interest of the game.

1-5. 1-1. Or the above 1-4. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with a game state control means capable of controlling the game state,
The game state control means obtains at least the game state after the special game is completed based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result in the predetermined first game state. It is possible to control to a predetermined second gaming state different from the gaming state,
The counting means can count the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed in the first gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number-of-times display unit displays a variable display number of identification information counted by the counting means in the first gaming state.

1-5 above. In the gaming machine, the gaming state control means determines the gaming state after the special game is completed based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result in the first gaming state. It is possible to control to a second game state different from that of the first game state, and the counting means can count the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed in the first game state. The number of fluctuations of the identification information counted by the counting means is displayed. As a result, when the gaming state is in the first gaming state, the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed can be displayed on the number display unit, and the gaming status in the first gaming state can be shown to the player.

1-6. 1-5 above. In the pachinko machine
Equipped with a start port that triggers the execution of variable display of identification information
The starting port has at least a variable starting port in which the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed.
The first gaming state is a gaming state in which a gaming ball is less likely to enter the variable starting port than the second gaming state.

1-6 above. The gaming machine is provided with a variable starting port (a starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port can be changed) as a starting port that triggers the execution of the variable display of the identification information. Compared to the second gaming state, the gaming state is less likely to allow the gaming ball to enter the variable starting port. As a result, it is possible to show the player the game status (number of times the identification information is changed and displayed) in the first game state, in which the possibility of the game ball entering the variable starting port is lower than that in the second game state. It becomes.

In addition to the variable starting port, the starting port may be provided with a non-variable starting port (non-variable starting port) in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change. In this case, the first game state is a game state in which the possibility of the game ball entering the non-variable start port is higher than that of the variable start port, and the second game state is set to the variable start port rather than the non-variable start port. It is possible to set the game state in which there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter. Further, in this case, the variable display number of the identification information displayed on the number display unit in the first game state is mainly the variable display number of the identification information performed based on the entry of the game ball into the non-variable start port. Become. However, when a game ball enters the variable start port in the first game state, the variation display of the identification information based on the entry is displayed as the number of times on the number display unit (in other words, the target of counting by the counting means). Of course it is possible to add. Further, as the identification information, the first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the non-variable start port and the second identification information that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the variable start opening. , May be provided. In this case, the variable display number of the identification information displayed on the number display unit in the first game state is mainly the variable display number of the first identification information. However, when the game ball enters the variable start port in the first game state and the second identification information is variablely displayed, the variable display of the second identification information is displayed as the number of times (in other words, counting). Of course, it is possible to add it to the target of counting by means).

1-7. 1-5 above. Or 1-6 above. In the pachinko machine
The game state control means can control the game state after the end of the second game state to the first game state.
During a predetermined period after the second gaming state ends and the first gaming state is reached, the counting means does not count the number of times the identification information is changed and the number of times the identification information is changed is displayed on the number display unit. A gaming machine characterized by not being displayed.

1-7 above. In the gaming machine of, the gaming state after the end of the second gaming state can be controlled to the first gaming state, and the predetermined period after the end of the second gaming state and the first gaming state is identified. The number of times the information fluctuates is displayed is not counted, and the number of times the identification information fluctuates is not displayed in the number display unit. This makes it possible to clarify that the variable display number of the identification information displayed on the count display unit is not the variable display number in the second game state but the variable display number in the first game state. Become.

1-8. 1-1. Or the above 1-7. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with a game board with a game area formed on the surface
The effect display unit and the number of times display unit are provided on the display means arranged on the back side of the game board.
The effect display unit is located in the center of the game board.
The number-of-times display unit is a gaming machine characterized in that it is located at a position away from the center of the gaming board.

1-8 above. The gaming machine is provided with a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the surface thereof, and an effect display unit and a number display unit are provided on display means arranged on the back side of the game board. It is located in the center of the game board, and the number display unit is located away from the center of the game board. As a result, while the effect display unit is the main display unit among the effect display unit and the number-of-times display unit, the number-of-times display unit can change the number of times the identification information is displayed without interfering with the visibility of the effect display on the effect display unit. It becomes possible to display.

1-9. 1-8 above. In the pachinko machine
The number-of-times display unit is a gaming machine characterized in that it is located outside the gaming area.

1-9 above. In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the number-of-times display unit is located outside the gaming area formed on the gaming board surface. This makes it possible to improve the visibility of the number-of-times display unit (display of the number of fluctuations of identification information).

1-10. 1-8 above. Or 1-9 above. In the pachinko machine
As the display means, at least a first display means and a second display means are provided.
The size of the display area of the second display means is smaller than that of the first display means.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number-of-times display unit is provided in the second display means.

1-10 above. The gaming machine has at least a first display means and a second display means as display means, and the second display means has a smaller display area than the first display means. 2 The display means is provided with a number display unit. This makes it possible to display the number of variable display times of the identification information in an easy-to-understand manner, in distinction from the display by the first display means.

1-11. 1-8 above. Or the above 1-10. In any one of the gaming machines
The display means is configured by an image display device capable of displaying a predetermined image.
A display control means for controlling the display of an image by the image display device is provided.
The display control means can superimpose at least the image of the first layer and the image of the second layer and display them on the image display device.
The image of the first layer includes an effect image related to the effect display accompanying the variable display of the identification information.
A gaming machine characterized in that the image of the second layer includes a number-of-times image indicating the number of times of variation display of identification information.

1-11 above. In the game machine, the display means is composed of an image display device capable of displaying a predetermined image, and is provided with a display control means for controlling the display of the image by the image display device. At least the image of the first layer and the image of the second layer can be superimposed and displayed on the image display device. Then, the image of the first layer includes an effect image related to the effect display accompanying the variable display of the identification information, and the image of the second layer includes a number of times image indicating the number of times the variable display of the identification information is displayed. ing. As a result, it is possible to show the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner by the number of times image, as distinguished from the effect display by the effect image.

The image display device may be provided with one or more. When a plurality of image display devices are provided, the image (composite image) in which the image of the first layer and the image of the second layer are superimposed may be displayed on one of the plurality of image display devices, or , It may be displayed across a plurality of image display devices. Further, when the composite image is displayed across a plurality of image display devices, at least the image of the second layer (number of times image) may be displayed on one of the image display devices.

2-1. It is possible to perform a special game that can give a predetermined profit to the player based on the variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result. It ’s a game machine
A predetermined second game state after the end of the special game based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information in the predetermined first game state is different from the first game state. A game state control means that can control the game state,
A counting means capable of counting the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed in the first gaming state, and
An effect display unit that can display a predetermined effect image according to the variable display of the identification information,
A number display unit capable of displaying a number image indicating a variation display number of identification information counted by the counting means in the first game state, and a number display unit.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

2-1 above. In the gaming machine of, the gaming state control capable of controlling the gaming state after the end of the special game based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information in the first gaming state becoming the specific display result to the second gaming state. A means, a counting means capable of counting the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed (the number of times the variation display is executed) in the first game state, an effect display unit capable of displaying a predetermined effect image according to the variation display of the identification information, and an effect display unit. It is provided with a number-of-times display unit capable of displaying a number-of-times image indicating the number of times of variation display of the identification information counted by the counting means in the first gaming state. As a result, the player can grasp the number of fluctuations of the identification information in the first game state by looking at the number of times display unit without relying on the display or the like provided in the island equipment. Become.

2-2. 2-1 above. In the pachinko machine
A gaming machine characterized by comprising an initialization means for initializing a variation display number of times of identification information counted by the counting means based on a display result of a variation display of identification information becoming a specific display result.

2-2. In this gaming machine, the number of fluctuation display times of the identification information counted by the counting means is initialized (reset) based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information becoming the specific display result. .. As a result, the number-of-times display unit can display a number-of-times image showing the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed until the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes the specific display result.

2-3. 2-1 above. Or the above 2-2. In the pachinko machine
A gaming machine characterized in that the number-of-times display unit is provided with a display switching means for displaying or hiding the number-of-times image.

2-3. The gaming machine is provided with a display switching means for displaying or hiding the number-of-times image in the number-of-times display unit. As a result, it is possible to display or not display the number-of-times image (in other words, the number of variable display times of the identification information) on the number-of-times display unit.

It should be noted that the display / non-display of the number-of-times image indicating the variation display number of the identification information is automatically switched according to, for example, the effect content when the effect is executed and the progress state (effect pattern) of the effect. Alternatively, it can be manually switched based on an external input by a player, a game hall clerk, or the like.

2-4. 2-1 to 2-3. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with a notice effect means capable of executing a predetermined notice effect related to the variable display of the identification information.
The gaming machine characterized in that the advance notice effect means may execute the advance notice effect by changing the display mode of the number of times image displayed on the number of times display unit.

2-4. The gaming machine is provided with a advance notice effect means capable of executing a predetermined advance notice effect related to the variable display of the identification information, and executes the advance notice effect by changing the display mode of the number of times image displayed on the number of times display unit. There are cases. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the number-of-times image displayed on the number-of-times display unit and improve the interest of the game.

2-5. 2-1 above. Or the above 2-4. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with a start port that triggers the execution of variable display of identification information
The starting port has at least a variable starting port in which the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed.
The first gaming state is a gaming state in which a gaming ball is less likely to enter the variable starting port than the second gaming state.

2-5 above. The gaming machine is provided with a variable starting port (a starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port can be changed) as a starting port that triggers the execution of the variable display of the identification information. Compared to the second gaming state, the gaming state is less likely to allow the gaming ball to enter the variable starting port. As a result, it is possible to show the player the game status (number of times the identification information is changed and displayed) in the first game state, in which the possibility of the game ball entering the variable starting port is lower than that in the second game state. It becomes.

In addition to the variable starting port, the starting port may be provided with a non-variable starting port (non-variable starting port) in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change. In this case, the first game state is a game state in which the possibility of the game ball entering the non-variable start port is higher than that of the variable start port, and the second game state is set to the variable start port rather than the non-variable start port. It is possible to set the game state in which there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter. Further, in this case, the variation display number of the identification information indicated by the number image displayed on the number display unit in the first game state is the variation of the identification information performed based on the entry of the game ball into the non-variable start port. Mainly the number of impressions. However, when a game ball enters the variable start port in the first game state, the variation display of the identification information based on the entry is added to the number display by the number image (in other words, the target of counting by the counting means). Is of course possible. Further, as the identification information, the first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the non-variable start port and the second identification information that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the variable start opening. , May be provided. In this case, the variable display number of the identification information indicated by the number image displayed on the number display unit in the first game state is mainly the variable display number of the first identification information. However, when the game ball enters the variable start port in the first game state and the second identification information is variablely displayed, the variable display of the second identification information is displayed by the number of times image (in other words, by the counting means). Of course, it is possible to add it to the target of counting).

2-6. 2-1 above. Or the above 2-5. In any one of the gaming machines
During a predetermined period after the end of the second gaming state and the first gaming state, the counting means does not count the number of times the identification information is displayed, and the number of times image is not displayed on the number of times display unit. A gaming machine featuring.

2-6. In the gaming machine of the above, the number of times of variation display of the identification information is not counted and the number of times image is not displayed on the number of times display unit for a predetermined period after the second game state is completed and the first game state is reached. .. As a result, it is clarified that the number of times the variation of the identification information displayed by the number-of-times display unit is displayed is not the number of times of change in the second game state but the number of times of change in the first game state. It becomes possible to do.

2-7. 2-1 above. Or the above 2-6. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with a game board with a game area formed on the surface
The effect display unit and the number of times display unit are provided in the image display means arranged on the back side of the game board.
The effect display unit is located in the center of the game board.
The number-of-times display unit is a gaming machine characterized in that it is located at a position away from the center of the gaming board.

2-7. The gaming machine is provided with a gaming board having a gaming area formed on the surface thereof, and an effect display unit and a number display unit are provided on an image display means arranged on the back side of the game board. Is located in the center of the game board, and the number display unit is located at a position away from the center of the game board. As a result, while the effect display unit is the main display unit among the effect display unit and the number of times display unit, the number of times image can be displayed on the number of times display unit without hindering the visibility of the effect image on the effect display unit. It will be possible.

2-8. 2-7. In the pachinko machine
The number-of-times display unit is a gaming machine characterized in that it is located outside the gaming area.

2-8 above. In the above-mentioned gaming machine, the number-of-times display unit is located outside the gaming area formed on the gaming board surface. This makes it possible to improve the visibility of the number-of-times display unit (number-of-times image).

2-9. 2-7. Or the above 2-8. In the pachinko machine
The image display means includes at least a first image display means and a second image display means.
The size of the display area of the second image display means is smaller than that of the first image display means.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number-of-times display unit is provided in the second display means.

2-9. The gaming machine has at least a first image display means and a second image display means as image display means, and the second image display means has a smaller display area than the first image display means. The second image display means is provided with a number display unit. As a result, it is possible to display a number of times image indicating the number of times of variation of the identification information in an easy-to-understand manner, in distinction from the display by the first image display means.

3-1. It is possible to perform a special game that can give a predetermined profit to the player based on the variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result. It ’s a game machine
An image display means capable of displaying a predetermined image and
A display control means for controlling the display of an image by the image display means, and
A counting means that can count the number of fluctuations in the identification information,
With
The display control means can superimpose at least the image of the first layer and the image of the second layer and display them on the image display means.
The image of the first layer includes an effect image related to the effect display accompanying the variable display of the identification information.
The gaming machine, characterized in that the image of the second layer includes a number-of-times image showing the number of times of variation display of the identification information counted by the counting means.

3-1. In the game machine of the above, an image display means capable of displaying a predetermined image, a display control means for controlling the display of the image by the image display means, and a count capable of counting the number of times the variation display of the identification information (the number of times the variation display is executed). The image display means can display at least the image of the first layer and the image of the second layer in an overlapping manner. Among these layers, the image of the first layer includes an effect image related to the effect display accompanying the variation display of the identification information, and the image of the second layer contains the variation of the identification information counted by the counting means. A count image showing the number of impressions is included. This makes it possible to display the effect image on the image display means and display the number of times image indicating the number of times the identification information fluctuates, and the player does not have to rely on the display or the like provided in the island equipment. However, it is possible to grasp the fluctuation display number of the identification information through the number-of-times image displayed together with the effect image.

It is possible to provide one or more image display means. When a plurality of image display means are provided, the image (composite image) in which the image of the first layer and the image of the second layer are superimposed may be displayed on one of the plurality of image display means, or may be displayed. , It may be displayed across a plurality of image display means. Further, when the composite image is displayed across a plurality of image display means, at least the image of the second layer (number of times image) may be displayed on one of the image display means.

3-2. 3-1. In the pachinko machine
A gaming machine characterized in that the image of the second layer includes an information image showing predetermined information related to the progress of the game.

3-2. In the gaming machine of the above, the image of the second layer includes an information image showing predetermined information related to the progress of the game. As a result, when the effect image is displayed on the image display means, the player can grasp the progress of the game as well as the number of variable display times of the identification information.

3-3. 3-1. Or the above 3-2. In the pachinko machine
The display control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the image of the second layer can be displayed or hidden.

3-3. In this gaming machine, it is possible to show or hide the image of the second layer. As a result, it is possible to display or not display the number of times image (in other words, the number of times the identification information is fluctuated) while displaying the effect image on the image display means.

It should be noted that the display / non-display of the image (number of times image) of the second layer is automatically switched according to, for example, the production content when the production is executed and the progress status (effect pattern) of the production. , It is possible to make the switching manual based on the input from the outside by the player, the game hall clerk, or the like.

3-4. 3-1. Or the above 3-3. In the pachinko machine
The display control means is a gaming machine characterized in that it is possible to change the display mode of the number-of-times image based on a variation pattern related to variation display of identification information.

3-4. In the gaming machine of the above, it is possible to change the display mode of the number-of-times image based on the fluctuation pattern related to the fluctuation display of the identification information. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the number-of-times image and improve the game interest.

3-5. 3-1. Or the above 3-4. In any one of the gaming machines
Equipped with a game state control means capable of controlling the game state,
The game state control means obtains at least the game state after the special game is completed based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result in the predetermined first game state. It is possible to control to a predetermined second gaming state different from the gaming state,
The counting means is a gaming machine capable of counting the number of times of variation display of identification information in the first gaming state.

3-5 above. In the gaming machine, the gaming state control means determines the gaming state after the special game is completed based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result in the first gaming state. It is possible to control to a second gaming state different from the above, and the counting means can count the number of fluctuation display times of the identification information in the first gaming state. As a result, when the gaming state is in the first gaming state, it is possible to display the effect image on the image display means and display the number of times image indicating the number of times the identification information is changed and displayed in the first gaming state. Become.

3-6. 3-5 above. In the pachinko machine
Equipped with a start port that triggers the execution of variable display of identification information
The starting port has at least a variable starting port in which the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed.
The first gaming state is a gaming state in which a gaming ball is less likely to enter the variable starting port than the second gaming state.

3-6. The gaming machine is provided with a variable starting port (a starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port can be changed) as a starting port that triggers the execution of the variable display of the identification information. Compared to the second gaming state, the gaming state is less likely to allow the gaming ball to enter the variable starting port. As a result, it is possible to show the player the game status (number of times the identification information is changed and displayed) in the first game state, in which the possibility of the game ball entering the variable starting port is lower than that in the second game state. It becomes.

In addition to the variable starting port, the starting port may be provided with a non-variable starting port (non-variable starting port) in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change. In this case, the first game state is a game state in which the possibility of the game ball entering the non-variable start port is higher than that of the variable start port, and the second game state is set to the variable start port rather than the non-variable start port. It is possible to set the game state in which there is a high possibility that the game ball will enter. Further, in this case, the variable display number of the identification information shown by the number-of-times image in the first game state is mainly the variable display number of the identification information performed based on the entry of the game ball into the non-variable start port. However, when a game ball enters the variable start port in the first game state, the variation display of the identification information based on the entry is added to the number display by the number image (in other words, the target of counting by the counting means). Is of course possible. Further, as the identification information, the first identification information that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the non-variable start port and the second identification information that is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the variable start opening. , May be provided. In this case, the variable display number of the identification information indicated by the number image displayed on the number display unit in the first game state is mainly the variable display number of the first identification information. However, when the game ball enters the variable start port in the first game state and the second identification information is variablely displayed, the variable display of the second identification information is displayed by the number of times image (in other words, by the counting means). Of course, it is possible to add it to the target of counting).

Here, in the above-described embodiment and the like and each of the above-mentioned reference inventions, the variation display of the identification information is performed triggered by the execution of a predetermined determination, and when the determination result is a specific result, the display result of the variation display of the identification information is displayed. In the gaming machine that is the specific display result, it is possible to capture the number of times the variation of the identification information that is counted by the counting means and displayed on the number of times display unit or indicated by the number of times image is displayed as the number of times the determination is executed. In this case, the number of times the determination is executed is indicated by the number of times display unit or the number of times display by the number of times image.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7b effect design display area (effect display unit), 8 effect symbol, 9a 1st effect hold, 9b 2nd effect hold, 9c 1st effect hold display area (1st effect display area) Production hold display area), 9d 2nd effect hold display area (2nd effect hold display area), 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 30 1st big prize opening, 35 2nd big prize opening, 41a No. 1 Special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 71 Lower image display device, 71a display screen, 72 Upper image display device, 72a display screen, 77 Variable display count display area (count display unit), 77a count image, 80 main control board (main control unit, game control means), 81 game control microcomputer (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control unit) , 91 Production control microcomputer (sub control unit), 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer (image control unit).

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It is possible to perform a special game that can give a predetermined profit to the player based on the variable display of the identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition and the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result. It ’s a game machine
A predetermined second game different from the first game state is the game state after the special game is completed based on the display result of the variation display of the identification information being the specific display result in the predetermined first game state. Game state control means that can control the state,
A counting means capable of counting the number of times the variation of the identification information is displayed in the first gaming state, and
An effect display unit that can display a predetermined effect image according to the variable display of the identification information,
A number display unit capable of displaying a number image indicating a variation display number of identification information counted by the counting means in the first game state is provided .
During a predetermined period after the end of the second gaming state and the first gaming state, the counting means does not count the number of times the identification information is displayed, and the number of times image is not displayed on the number of times display unit. A gaming machine featuring.

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