JP6872243B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine, and can be applied particularly to a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) and a slot machine (rotary body type game machine) that play a game using a game medium such as a game ball or a game medal. ..

Conventionally, in this type of gaming machine, various effects are executed according to the situation of the game. In particular, in recent gaming machines, in the process of progress of a game, in addition to the effect display by the effect display device, various effect operations by a movable effect device (so-called "gimmick") are performed. In many cases, a plurality of such movable effect devices are provided, and the plurality of movable effect devices may independently form an effect, or they may be combined to form one effect. Further, the effect display by the effect display device and the effect operation by the movable effect device may be combined (coordinated) to form one effect (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-212284

It is now a matter of course to equip a gaming machine with the above-mentioned movable production device, and the production operation by the movable production device greatly contributes to the improvement of the game entertainment. On the other hand, the movable effect device is provided with a mechanical element (mechanical element) for realizing the effect operation, but the element does not function well, and sometimes a malfunction or failure may occur. If a malfunction such as a malfunction or failure occurs in the movable effect device in this way, the effect performed in the game progress process cannot be established, and normal game progress becomes difficult. In addition, if the gaming machine continues to operate while a defect has occurred in the movable effect device or a sign of the defect has appeared, the state of the movable effect device may be further deteriorated. For this reason, in a gaming hall where this type of gaming machine is installed, if a problem occurs in the movable production device, the operation of the target gaming machine may be stopped. Not desirable.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to allow the gaming machine to continue to operate even if a malfunction occurs or a sign appears in the movable production device. To be.

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
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the situation of the game, and
Movable production means that can be operated by driving a predetermined drive source,
It is provided with a setting means capable of setting on / off of the operation of the movable effect means based on an input from the outside.
The presentation execution means,
When the operation of the movable effect means is set to on, the first effect including the operation of the movable effect means and the second effect not including the operation of the movable effect means can be executed.
When the operation of the movable effect means is set to off, the first effect cannot be executed and the second effect can be executed.
As the second effect, there is a specific effect that can be executed both when the operation of the movable effect means is set to on and when the operation of the movable effect means is set to off.
Who when the operation of the movable representation section is set to OFF, the operation of the movable presentation means than when it is set to ON, it is characterized in that not high viability of the specific effect ..
(2) Further, in the gaming machine of (1) above,
A plurality of the second effects are provided, and the second effect is provided.
The effect executing means is configured to select a second effect to be executed from the plurality of second effects according to a predetermined selection rate and execute the selected second effect when executing the second effect. Has been
The selectivity of the specific effect when the operation of the movable effect means is set to on is relatively low among the plurality of second effects.
When the operation of the movable effect means is set to off, the selection rate of the specific effect may be higher than when the operation of the movable effect means is set to on.
(3) Further, in the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
Judgment means that can execute a predetermined judgment,
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the result of the determination by the determination means being a specific result.
The effect executing means can execute the effect based on the result of the determination by the determination means.
The specific effect may be an effect that can be executed only when the result of the determination is the specific result.

Further, the other gaming machine of the first invention is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
An input means that can perform a predetermined input from the outside,
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the situation of the game, and
With
When the effect state in the game is the first effect state, the effect executing means can at least execute an operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means and a non-operation effect not including the operation of the movable effect means. Yes,
When a predetermined input is performed by the input means, a second effect state is set in which the operation effect is not executed among the operation effect and the non-operation effect.
A plurality of the movable effect means are provided.
The predetermined input by the input means can be performed for each of the plurality of movable effect means.
In the second effect state, the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means to which the predetermined input is performed among the plurality of movable effect means is not executed, and the operation effect is not executed.
In the second effect state, when the plurality of movable effect means include the movable effect means for which the predetermined input is not performed, the feasibility of the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means is high. , The feature is that it is higher than the feasibility in the first effect state.

In the gaming machine of the first invention, when the effect state is the first effect state, which is a normal state, both the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means and the non-operation effect not including the operation of the movable effect means. Becomes feasible. On the other hand, when a predetermined input is performed by the input means, the effect state becomes the second effect state, and in the second effect state, the operation effect of the above-mentioned operation effect and non-operation effect is not executed. Therefore, for example, when a malfunction such as a malfunction or failure occurs in the movable effect means or a sign thereof appears, the game hall clerk performs a predetermined input by the input means to operate the movable effect means. It is possible to selectively set a state in which the including motion effect does not appear (second effect state). In this case, although the motion effect is not performed (although the movable effect means does not operate), the game can be advanced in the state where the non-motion effect is performed, so that the operation of the gaming machine does not necessarily have to be stopped. Good. As described above, according to the gaming machine of the first invention, even if a defect occurs or a sign appears in the movable effect means, the operation including the operation of the movable effect means is performed by performing a predetermined input by the input means. It is possible to continue the operation of the gaming machine without causing the effect to appear.
Further, a plurality of movable effect means are provided, and a predetermined input can be performed by the input means for each of the plurality of movable effect means. Then, when a predetermined input is performed by the input means for any one of the plurality of movable effect means and the effect state becomes the second effect state, the operation of the movable effect means that is the target of the input is performed in the second effect state. The operation effect including is not executed. That is, it is possible to selectively set the non-execution of the motion effect for each of the plurality of movable effect means. As a result, when a defect occurs or a sign appears in any of the plurality of movable effect means, a state in which the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means in which the defect or the like occurs does not appear (second effect state). ) Can be selectively set to continue the operation of the gaming machine.
Further, a predetermined input is performed for any one of the plurality of movable effect means, the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means that is the target of the input is not executed, and the other movable effect means (input target). In the case of the second effect state in which the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means) is reached, the feasibility of the operation effect including the operation of the other movable effect means is in the first effect state. It is higher than the feasibility of the motion effect including the motion of the other movable effect means. As a result, even if the effect state becomes the second effect state and the operation effect including the operation of any one of the plurality of movable effect means does not appear, the operation of the other movable effect means is included instead. Since the possibility of appearance of the motion effect is higher than before the second effect state (first effect state), even if the second effect state is selectively set and the gaming machine continues to operate, the effect is produced. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect.

Further, the other gaming machines of the second invention are
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
An input means that can perform a predetermined input from the outside,
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the situation of the game, and
With
When the effect state in the game is the first effect state, the effect executing means can at least execute an operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means and a non-operation effect not including the operation of the movable effect means. Yes,
When a predetermined input is performed by the input means, a second effect state is set in which the operation effect is not executed among the operation effect and the non-operation effect.
It has a specific non-operation effect as the non-operation effect,
The feasibility of the specific non-operation effect in the second effect state is higher than the feasibility of the specific non-operation effect in the first effect state.

In the gaming machine of the second invention, when the effect state is the first effect state, which is a normal state, both the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means and the non-operation effect not including the operation of the movable effect means. Becomes feasible. On the other hand, when a predetermined input is performed by the input means, the effect state becomes the second effect state, and in the second effect state, the operation effect of the above-mentioned operation effect and non-operation effect is not executed. Therefore, for example, when a malfunction such as a malfunction or failure occurs in the movable effect means or a sign thereof appears, the game hall clerk performs a predetermined input by the input means to operate the movable effect means. It is possible to selectively set a state in which the including motion effect does not appear (second effect state). In this case, although the motion effect is not performed (although the movable effect means does not operate), the game can be advanced in the state where the non-motion effect is performed, so that the operation of the gaming machine does not necessarily have to be stopped. Good. As described above, according to the gaming machine of the second invention, even if a defect occurs or a sign appears in the movable effect means, the operation including the operation of the movable effect means is performed by performing a predetermined input by the input means. It is possible to continue the operation of the gaming machine without causing the effect to appear.
Further, it has a specific non-motion effect as a non-motion effect that does not include the operation of the movable effect means, and in the second effect state, the feasibility (appearance possibility) of the specific non-motion effect is higher than that in the first effect state. It gets higher. For this reason, for the player, even in the second effect state in which the motion effect that is not executed exists, the specific non-motion effect is more likely to appear than in the first effect state, so that the specific non-motion effect appears. It will be possible to enjoy the game with high expectations. As a result, even if the second effect state is selectively set and the gaming machine continues to operate, it is possible to suppress a decline in the gaming interest.

According to the above invention, even if a defect occurs in the movable effect means or a sign thereof appears, it is possible to continue the operation of the gaming machine.

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 jackpot judgment table, (B) is a jackpot type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a 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 table which shows the variation production decision table. It is a table which shows the variation production decision table. It is a figure which shows the structure of the movable effect setting switch. It is a figure which shows an example of the variable effect as a movable effect. It is a figure which shows an example of the variation effect as an alternative effect of Example 2. FIG.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, when the winning symbol is stopped and displayed with the end of the variable display of the symbol, the pachinko gaming machine capable of executing the winning game capable of giving a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) to the player. , An example to which the present invention is applied will be described.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first 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.

The front frame 51 includes a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch intensity according to the amount of operation (rotation angle) of the player, and a hit ball capable of supplying the stored game ball to the launcher side. A supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, a first effect button 63a is provided in the center of the upper surface of the upper plate 61, and a second effect button 63b (collectively referred to as these two effect buttons) is provided on the lower front surface of the front frame 51 and on the left side of the lower plate 62. (It is also simply referred to as "directing button 63"). The effect button 63 functions as an effect input means that can be input by the player. For example, the effect button 63 is in the process of executing a game effect (hereinafter, also simply referred to as “effect”) that is executed as the game progresses. By operating the effect button 63 during the valid period during which the operation (input) of the effect button is valid, the effect based on the operation (operation-corresponding effect) is executed. In addition, the front frame 51 is also provided with a decorative frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, and the like.

In this embodiment, the first effect button 63ba can be pressed, and the second effect button 63b can be pressed and rotated. These two effect buttons 63 are used properly according to the type of game effect. Further, the second effect button 63b is integrally configured (unitized) with a drive mechanism (not shown) including the third effect drive source 14c (see FIG. 5), and is driven by the third effect drive source 14c to the front surface. It is provided so as to be able to project toward the front side (player side) of the frame 51. The protrusion of the second effect button 63b toward the front side is the effect when the effect pattern including the projecting operation of the second effect button 63b is selected as the mode (effect pattern) of the game effect when the game effect is executed. Occurs during the execution of a game effect based on a pattern. In this case, the player performs a pressing operation or a rotation operation on the second effect button 63b protruding toward the front side, and when a predetermined operation end condition is satisfied, the second effect button 63b is used on the third effect drive source 14c. It returns to the original state (initial state) by driving. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, and may be one in which the player can input, or one in which the player directly contacts the button portion to input (for example, haunting). It may be a non-contact type (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is close to each other and inputs an input.

On the game board 2, a game area 3 into which the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down is formed so as to be surrounded by the rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board surface lamp 5 for decoration. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding the game ball are projected in the game area 3. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side.

Further, an image display device 7 (effect display means) including a liquid crystal display is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an "effect symbol display unit") in which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as "effect symbol 8") are mainly displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. 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.

Each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit") (that is, the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct). (Simply referred to as "win / fail judgment") is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information".

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. 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). .. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

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

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying the first effect hold 9a according to the number of storages of the first special figure hold, which will be described later, is displayed. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of storages of the second special figure hold, which will be described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second feature 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 figure hold indicator 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. 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, above the center decorative body 10, an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED is provided and can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. There is.

Further, a first effect movable member 14A that is above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided so as to be able to operate in association with the game effect, and is a lower part of the center decorative body 10 and is a stage portion. A second effect movable member 14B that can move along with the game effect is provided in front of the right side of the eleven. The first effect movable member 14A is integrally configured (unitized) with a drive mechanism (not shown) including the first effect drive source 14a (see FIG. 5), and is displayed by driving the first effect drive source 14a. The front side (front side) of the screen 7a can be moved up and down. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the first effect movable member 14A is not operating and is in the retracted position, and is covered with the front wall 13a of the decorative member 13 of the first effect movable member 14A in this state. The part is shown by a broken line. At this time, since most of the first effect movable member 14A is hidden behind the decorative member 13 (front wall 13a), the entire first effect movable member 14A cannot be seen by the player. Then, for example, the first effect movable member 14A falls and appears on the front surface (substantially center of the screen) of the display screen 7a with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, so that the first effect movable member The entire 14A becomes visible (see FIG. 49 (c)). As a result, the player raises the expectation for hitting.

Further, the second effect movable member 14B is integrally configured (unitized) with a drive mechanism (not shown) including the second effect drive source 14b (see FIG. 5), and is driven by the second effect drive source 14b. , The start point position (initial position) on the right side of the stage portion 11 and the center-side portion (end point position) on the lower front side (front side) of the display screen 7a can be reciprocated. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the second effect movable member 14B is not operating and is in the starting point position. From this state, for example, the second effect movable member 14B moves to the end point position (moves diagonally upward to the left) with the execution of the game effect, so that a predetermined advance notice effect is performed (FIG. 49 (a)). See).

In this embodiment, a stepping motor is used as the third effect drive source 14c for operating the first effect drive source 14a, the second effect drive source 14b, and the above-mentioned second effect button 63b. The drive control of the stepping motor as the effect drive source is performed by the effect control microcomputer 91 mounted on the sub-control board 90, which will be described later.

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

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) including a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball 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. 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), and is driven by the second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). Will be done. 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 start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entrance”) provided with a first big winning opening 30 is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entry port 31 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 32. It can be changed to.

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

The second prize-winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second prize-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.

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

The game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area 3A (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B (second game area) on the right side. Can be divided into. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and the method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". ". Here, among the plurality of entry ports, the first start opening 20 and the three left general winning openings 27 are provided so that the game balls flowing down the left game area 3A 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 3B 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 judgment information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, and a hit / fail judgment information (win / fail judgment information related to the second special symbol). 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 strike. 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 a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) 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, when the mode of the stop display of the special symbol is a hit mode (specific mode) such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, the stop display is displayed. 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. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and the first special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination. The symbol (first identification information) is displayed. 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). In addition, when the third big hit (2R big hit) is reached, the four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R third big hit symbol). In addition, when a small hit occurs, the four LEDs of "mnop" are turned on and the rest are turned off (first 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 the second special symbol (second identification information) according to the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination is displayed. indicate. For example, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination is the fourth jackpot (15R jackpot), the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R fourth jackpot 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). 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, so that the light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on.

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 holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and are also generally referred to as "acquired information storage means".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to 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. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four. 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”, which is also referred to as a “game”) that controls game progress and game profits such as a special symbol hit / fail judgment, a normal symbol hit / fail judgment, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as "control unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" and also referred to as "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and controls related to the payout of the game ball. Payout control board 110 (also referred to as "payout control unit"), effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, symbol displayed on the effect display 102, effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and effect 2nd. It is provided with an image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like that controls the display of the special figure holding display 103b or 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.

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 large winning opening sensor 30a, a second large winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and a general winning. The mouth sensor 27a is connected.

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 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 game 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 launching device 112 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 is the firing handle 60. Detects the amount of rotation. 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.

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

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. Is stopped and displayed in a display mode showing the display result (result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a and the effect 2 hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs in the same manner. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is displayed by the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holds as the number of holds to be held. Further, the effect second special figure hold indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Be controlled. In this method, the character symbol is displayed on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or the first effect movable member 14A and the second effect movable member 14B are operated to operate the effect symbol display area 7b (the effect symbol display area 7b) of the display screen 7a. By covering the effect symbol display unit), part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, and the second effect hold display unit may become invisible. Therefore, such a display A vessel is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. 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. The lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and the lighting of the lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 is connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80, and the first to third effect drive sources 14a, 14b, 14c (FIG. 5). (See) is driven to operate the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b. As described above, the first effect movable member 14A and the second effect movable member 14B are movable so-called gimmicks provided in the center decoration body 10. Further, the second effect button 63b also functions as a gimmick, and is provided so as to be projectable toward the front side of the front frame 51. Hereinafter, the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b are also referred to as “effect movable member”. The first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b (effect movable member) show one aspect of the "movable effect means" of the present invention.

The effect control microcomputer 91 provides operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b in a predetermined operation mode. It is determined from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, and the first to third effect drive sources 14a, 14b, 14c (stepping motor in this embodiment) are driven based on the determined operation pattern data. It controls the operations of the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the lighting control of the lamp and the operation control of the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b are performed on the CPU. You may let it run. 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 first effect movable member 14A is configured to include a plurality of decorative LEDs, and the light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode (lighting / extinguishing / blinking, emission color, etc.) of the decorative LED is also the first effect movable member 14A. It is included in the operation pattern data of. Therefore, the operation of the first effect movable member 14A includes not only vertical movement but also light emission (lighting / blinking, etc.) of the decorative LED.

Further, on the sub-control board 90, a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a has been operated and a second effect button detection switch for detecting that the second effect button 63b has been operated are provided. 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".

Further, a movable effect setting switch 82 is connected to the sub control board 90. The movable effect setting switch 82 determines whether the operation of the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b, which function as gimmicks, is enabled (ON) or disabled (OFF). Is for setting (switching). In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 48, the movable effect setting switch 82 is configured by a DIP switch that can be operated from the back surface side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is mounted on the sub-control board 90. .. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 includes the operation of the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b based on the setting status of the movable effect setting switch 82 (hereinafter, "movable"). It is intended to control the "directing"). That is, among the movable effect setting switches 82, the effect including the operation of the movable effect member (including the effect button in this example) corresponding to the set switch that is ON can be executed, and the setting switch that is OFF. The effect including the operation of the movable effect member (including the effect button in this example) corresponding to the above is regarded as unexecutable, and the effect is controlled. The movable effect setting switch 82 shows one aspect of the "input means" of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 48, the movable effect setting switch 82 of this embodiment is used to set ON / OFF of the operation of each of the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b. It has three setting switches. Specifically, the first setting switch 82a for setting ON / OFF of the first effect movable member 14A, the second setting switch 82b for setting ON / OFF of the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b. It is provided with a third setting switch 82c for setting ON / OFF of. Normally, as shown in FIG. 48A, all three setting switches 82a, 82b, and 82c are in the ON position, which is the basic setting state (default). In this basic setting state (initial setting), for any of the effects including the operation of the first effect movable member 14A, the effect including the operation of the second effect movable member 14B, and the effect including the operation of the second effect button 63b. It can appear in the course of the game. That is, any of the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b can operate during the game.

On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), when the first setting switch 82a of the three setting switches is operated to turn it off and the remaining setting switches 82b and 82c are turned on, the first effect is produced. The effect including the operation of the movable member 14A does not appear, and the effect including the operation of the second effect movable member 14B and the effect including the operation of the second effect button 63b can appear. That is, the first effect movable member 14A does not operate during the game, and the second effect movable member 14B and the second effect button 63b can operate during the game. Similarly, when the second setting switch 82b is turned off as shown in FIG. 48 (c), the effect including the operation of the second effect movable member 14B does not appear, and the second effect movable member 14B does not operate. , As shown in FIG. 48 (d), when the third setting switch 82c is operated to turn it off, the effect including the operation of the second effect button 63b does not appear in the game progress process, and the second effect button 63b operates. It will not be. Note that FIG. 48 shows an example in which one of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c is turned off for convenience of explanation, but in addition to this, three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c are shown. Two of them may be turned off, or all three setting switches 82a, 82b, and 82c may be turned off.

In this way, the movable effect setting switch 82 can set (switchable) the operation ON / OFF for each of the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b. For the following reasons. That is, any of the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b may have some trouble such as malfunction or failure including the drive mechanism, or a sign of the trouble may appear. In that case, the setting switch corresponding to the effect movable member showing the defect is turned off so that the movable effect related to the effect movable member does not appear thereafter, and the effect movable member showing the defect is not operated. To do. Details of the effect control related to the ON / OFF setting of such a movable effect will be described later.

Next, the control 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 hit / fail judgment, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "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 hits include "15R (round) first big hit", "15R second big hit", "2R third big hit" and "15R fourth big hit". In "15R 1st jackpot" and "15R 4th 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 the first round In the second round, 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 (easily). The round aiming at the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 can be called a chance round or a challenge round. "15R 2nd big hit" is the first round, which is the above-mentioned chance round, although 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. The opening time of the second round is extremely short (opening and closing for a moment), and it is a big hit that makes it difficult (or even impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. That is, it can be said that this "15R second big hit" is a big hit that does not open the second big winning opening 35 in a manner in which the game ball can pass through (easily) the specific area 39. In the "2R 3rd 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 round and the 2nd round which are chance 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, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area is lower than that of 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 above-mentioned 15R 1st jackpot or 15R 4th jackpot, the 1st and 2nd rounds have an extremely high probability that the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. Since the chance round of 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. That is, the 15R 1st jackpot and the 15R 4th jackpot can be said to be substantially "probability variation jackpots".

In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 2R 3rd 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 4th big hit. Since the first and second chance rounds 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, in the case of the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the first round and the second round chance round is 0.1 seconds each, so the game ball is put into the second big winning opening. Since it is very difficult to make the game ball pass through the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, the gaming state after the jackpot game is the normal state (low probability state) described later. It is very likely that it will be (it can be said that it will be in a low probability state). That is, the 15R second jackpot can be said to be substantially a "normal jackpot (time saving jackpot)".

On the other hand, the small hit is a hit that opens the big winning opening (the second big winning opening 35) in the same opening pattern as the 2R third 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 is the same as that before the execution of the small hit game (similar). .. 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 (after the end) is also the normal state. From the player's point of view, the above-mentioned 2R 3rd big hit and small hit cannot be distinguished from each other 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 third big hit" or "small hit". Therefore, even if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the special game as the 2R third 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 third 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 big 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 fourth jackpot is reached (on the second special symbol display 41b). (When the 15R 4th big hit symbol is stopped and displayed), the 2nd big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 1R to 2R, and the 1st big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 28 seconds from 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, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the round is extremely high.

In addition, when the 15R second big hit is reached (when the 15R second big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a), the second big winning opening 35 is 0.1 at maximum from 1R to 2R. Open for a maximum of 28 seconds from the first big winning opening 30 from 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 that the game ball is in the specific area 39 during the round. It is almost impossible to pass through. That is, the opening pattern for the 15R second jackpot is different from the opening pattern for the 15R first jackpot in the opening modes of the first round and the second round. That is, in the 15R first big hit, since the second big winning opening 35 opens for 28 seconds in the first and second rounds, the game ball easily enters the second big winning opening 35. Then, the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 will pass through the specific area 39 with high possibility. On the other hand, in the 15R second big hit, the second big winning opening 35 opens only 0.1 seconds in the first and second 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 jackpot is considerably lower than that of the 15R first jackpot, and it is said that it is substantially impossible to pass. You may.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the 2R 3rd jackpot is won (when the 2R 3rd jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the 1st special symbol display 41a), the 2nd jackpot 35 from 1R to 2R Is open for up to 0.9 seconds. In this case, since the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 in the 1st and 2nd rounds is 1.8 seconds in total, the game ball is put into the second big winning opening 35 during the round to enter the specific area 39. It is possible to pass it. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, one game ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds, so if the opening time of the second prize opening 35 is 1.8 seconds, the second major It is sufficiently possible to insert a game ball into the winning opening 35 and aim for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. However, in the 2R 3rd jackpot, since the total opening time of the 2nd jackpot 35 is as short as 1.8 seconds, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls (game profit) as the other 15R jackpots. 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 3rd 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, there is no change in the game state before and after the small hit game even if the specific area 39 is passed. In addition, since the total opening time of the big winning opening is as short as 1.8 seconds for this small hit, it is not possible to expect as many prize balls as the 2R third 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. That is, in this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the second winning opening 35, the first opening pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (easy to pass) and (15 first jackpot, 15R fourth jackpot). A second open pattern in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the specific area 39 (impossible to pass) (15R second jackpot), and a second open pattern in which the game ball can pass through the specific area and is less likely to pass than the first open pattern. It has 3 open patterns and (2R 3rd big hit). 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. It has become. As another aspect of the fourth opening pattern, an opening pattern that cannot pass through the specific area 39 may be used.

Further, in this embodiment, the distribution probability to each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 50% for the 15R second jackpot, and 2R third jackpot. It is 10% (see the column of random numbers 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 all 15R fourth jackpots (see the column of random numbers for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). That is, when a big hit is made based on the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later, the 15R fourth jackpot is always made. It becomes. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that it is more likely that the player will be advantageous if the ball hits the ball in the winning / failing judgment (the big hit lottery of the second special symbol). That is, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the opening extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

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

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in a game effect (effect symbol game effect) that indicates the result by using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is incorrect. Reach means, for example, a state in which two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing (“7 ↓ 7”). Status). Then, if the changing medium effect symbol 8C stops at the same symbol as the stopped effect symbols 8R and 8L, the three effect symbols stop at the same symbol, which is a hit. The stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that seems to be slightly shaken in the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 126". 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. 7B. 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). Ordinary symbol random numbers take 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, each function of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening extension function of the second starting port 21 (variable winning device 22) is activated. It has a plurality of gaming states depending on the combination of states and non-operating states. 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 (big hit probability) in the special symbol hit / fail judgment is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged as the jackpot is large is used. It is used to determine whether or not it is correct (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a big hit (the stop symbol will be the jackpot symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

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

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. 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 (D)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a 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. 8 (E)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times the variable winning device 22 is opened is operating. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the non-time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation once for 0.2 seconds, and the second starting port is opened during that period. Become. Further, when the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination is successful in the time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 is assumed to perform 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 is increased (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state (high frequency 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 end of the jackpot game when the 15R first jackpot is reached is the height of the special symbol if the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. It becomes a stochastic state, a time saving state of a special symbol, 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 a predetermined number of times (in this example, 100 times of variable display of the special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is performed and a big hit game is executed.

Further, in the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed when the 15R second jackpot is reached, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, so that the special symbol is in the normal state and the special symbol. (See FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy and high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed. 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 second big hit, the game state after the big hit game is "high accuracy and 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 first big hit, the game state after the big hit game is "low accuracy high". It becomes "base state".

In addition, in the "low probability low base state" in which the special symbol is in the normal state and the special symbol is in the non-time saving state and the low base state, the gaming state after the jackpot game ends when the 2R third jackpot is reached is the jackpot game. If the game ball passes through the specific area 39, the special symbol is in a high probability state, the special symbol is in a non-time saving state, and is in a low base state (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 high-base state is the so-called "probability-changing game state".

Further, in the high base state, the game state after the end of the big hit game when the 2R third 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 3B by hitting the right side. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, 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.

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 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, 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.

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-accuracy low-base state in which the small hit game and the big-hit game are not performed, this low-accuracy low-base state is defined as the "normal gaming 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 30 and 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".

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Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit) will be described. 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. In Example 1 and the drawings, the normal symbol is "general diagram", 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 symbol". It may be called "2" or "second special drawing".

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 the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), start ball entry process (S205), normal diagram operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. , 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, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (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 passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (the number of normal symbol hold, specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of normal figure hold provided in the RAM) It is determined whether or not it is less than 4 (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

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

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball does not enter the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 Whether the number of reserved balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S306). Then, if the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), special figure 2 is reserved. Add "1" to the number of 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 value of the counter (label-TRND-AS), the value of the reach random number counter (label-TRND-RC), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (A)). (Acquire the value of), and store those acquired random number values (acquisition information) 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.

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If the game ball does not enter the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball enters the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure Whether or not 1 number of reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the special figure 1 is held. Add "1" to the number of balls (S311).

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

[Processing at the time of starting ball entry]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the start ball entry process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204) shown in FIG. 12. In the start ball entry process (S205), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (S315). In this process, when "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 in S307 in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined that the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 has increased by "1". (YES in S315), move to S316, and if there is no increase (NO in S315), move to S319. In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by 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), the read acquired random number value is determined (S317). Of 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 the jackpot determination table according to the current gaming state (see FIG. 8 (A)), that is, , If it is a high probability state, it is determined based on the jackpot determination table for the high probability state, and if it is the normal state (low probability state), it is determined whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. The 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.

Of the acquired random number values (acquired information) stored in the special figure holding storage unit (the first special figure holding storage unit and the second special figure holding storage unit), the special symbol hit / fail judgment random that matches the jackpot judgment value. The numerical value is also called "specific acquisition information" or "big hit hold", and the special symbol hit / fail judgment random value that does not match the big hit judgment value and the small hit judgment value, that is, the deviation judgment value is "non-specific acquisition information" or Also known as "holding off". Further, the random value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not that matches the small hit determination value is also referred to as "predetermined acquisition information" or "small hit hold".

Next, in S318, information indicating the result of the preliminary determination of S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches the jackpot determination value (win / fail information), and a random number counter for determining the jackpot type. Start command data including information indicating the value (random value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the reach random number counter (reach random value), and information indicating the value of the variable pattern random number counter (variable pattern random value). It is generated as an entry command (special figure 2 start entry command), and this start entry command is set in the output buffer for command transmission to the sub control board 90 provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 (S318). ..

Next, in S319, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1", as in the case of Special Figure 2 described above (S319). In this process, when "1" is added to the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 in S311 in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined that the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 has increased by "1". (YES in S319), shift to S320, and if it does not increase (NO in S319), the process ends as it is. In S320, it is judged whether or not it is in the low base state at the time of normal game (S320), if it is not in the low base state (NO in S320), the processing is finished as it is, and if it is in the low base state (in S320). YES), proceed to processing 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 immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read out (S321). ), The read acquired random number value is pre-determined (S322), and the information indicating the result of this pre-determination (hit / fail information, information indicating the random value for determining the jackpot type, information indicating the reach random value, and the fluctuation pattern random value are obtained. Command data including the information shown) is generated as a start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command), and this start-in ball command is set in the output buffer (S323). The preliminary determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the accuracy determination (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 accuracy 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 a low base state in which the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly performed. 2. The pre-judgment related to the hold (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 normal figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). This process is finished. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502). Further, following the normal symbol hit / fail determination process (S502), 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 (E) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, a 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. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. Further, following the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed, and the process is completed. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started with 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 out (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 (D), 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 determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (D). 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 normal. Determine the symbol (the symbol that is out of the ordinary) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that it is a hit (a hit in a normal figure) (YES in S605), a normal symbol (a symbol per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). , Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not, the process ends (NO in S801). 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, after performing 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 the normal symbol is correct or not (S804), this process is performed. To finish.

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

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

[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) for opening the second starting 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 for 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). In the special figure operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (first large prize device 31 and second large prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and these 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" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), processing during special symbol change (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. If processing (S1106) is performed and the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO for S1101, S1103, S1105, YES for S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a jackpot game. If the "special figure operation status" is "5" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are NO), the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). .. Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired 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 using the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) is in progress (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is completed. If not (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 figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when 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 a determination value, the lowest area of the special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM corresponding to the first RAM 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 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 jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination values are "3" and "" in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A)). A hit / fail judgment is made based on "397") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is judged as "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 the big hit shown in FIG. 8 (B) is read. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (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 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. Further, when it is determined as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), any one of the 15R first big hit, the 15R second big hit, and the 2R third big hit is executed. Further, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, all of them are 15R fourth big hits (FIG. 8 (B)). 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".

In addition, the jackpot flag includes a long hit flag that is turned on when the type of jackpot is 15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, or 15R fourth jackpot, and a short hit that is turned on when the jackpot type is 2R third jackpot. There is a flag. Here, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a 2R lamp and a 15R lamp, and when the 2R third jackpot is set and the short hit flag is turned ON, the 2R third jackpot symbol is displayed. The 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when is confirmed and displayed. 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 jackpot, the 15R 2nd jackpot, and the 15R 4th jackpot, the 15R lamp lights up at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R Δ15R ▲".

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)). ). 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 a "miss". 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 (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 a medium jackpot 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 table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the non-time saving state and the jackpot) (S1403). .. If the fluctuation pattern is decided, the fluctuation time is also decided. Further, in this embodiment, the table for medium big hit in the non-time saving state is divided according to whether the big hit is a long hit (15R big hit) or a short hit (2R big hit). However, since this process is a variable pattern selection process for the special figure 2, the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 is only the 15R fourth big hit (long hit). Therefore, the portion referred to in this process is always the location of the long hit, and the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern 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. 9 that corresponds to the non-time saving state and small hit). 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.

If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8C, the reach establishment random number values are “0” to “5” in the time saving state and “0” to “13” in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when the time is off than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach effect deviations with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, when the reach is out of reach, the table for out of reach in the non-time saving state (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the reach / non-reach state) in the pattern table (S1407). In this embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, if there is no reach, the table for no reach loss during the non-time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value by referring to the non-time saving state (the part corresponding to the non-reachless state) in the table (S1408). When this reach does not come off, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "1" or "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done. In this embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

Further, in S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 25, the fluctuation pattern table to be referred to is the table for the time saving state (the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). Processing (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1402 to S1409 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state) is set. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the big hit in FIG. 9, if it is a small hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in FIG. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-off in FIG. 9, and refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-off in FIG. 9 if there is no reach. And select the fluctuation pattern.

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 when the reach is not off is the number of reserved balls "2". It works when ~ "4" (variation pattern P17). That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, when the long hit is won among the big hits, the fluctuation patterns (variation patterns P10 and P11) having a shorter fluctuation time than in the non-time saving state are easily selected. 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.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process (S1404) shown in FIG. 24 is performed to finish 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) of FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

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

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to 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, there is a possibility that any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 2R third jackpot is 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, 50% for the 15R second jackpot, and 2R third jackpot. Is 10%. When it is determined that the 15R first jackpot or the 15R second jackpot is determined by the type determination of the jackpot, the long hit flag is turned ON as the jackpot flag in step S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R third 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 or 15R). It is determined whether or not it is the second big hit) (S1703). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1703), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and the long hit), and the fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1704). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 or the fluctuation pattern 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 third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the non-time saving state (the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is in the non-time saving state and The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to 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 or 15R second jackpot). ) (S1713). If it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S1713), refer to the 15R jackpot table in the time saving state (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time saving state and the long hit), and the fluctuation pattern random number counter. Select a variation pattern based on the value (S1714). Specifically, any of the fluctuation patterns P9 to P11 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 third jackpot, the 2R jackpot table in the time saving state (the time saving state and the short hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to (the part corresponding to) (S1715). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P12 is selected.

In this special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern is selected (S1704, S1706, S1709, S1710, S1711, S1714, S1715, S1718, S1719, S1720), other processes (S1705, FIG. 29) 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 (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the first special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process is completed.

After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) 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. 23, see FIG. 9) has elapsed. Whether or not it is determined (S1901). If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

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

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

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot type is 15R jackpot (either 15R first jackpot, 15R second jackpot, or 15R fourth jackpot) (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 the big winning opening to closing). The value of the round counter that counts the number of times is set to "15", and as an opening pattern of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35), if it is 15R 1st big hit, 15R first Set the opening pattern for 1 jackpot (see FIG. 6), set the opening pattern for 15R 2nd jackpot for 15R 2nd jackpot (see FIG. 6), and set the 15R 4th jackpot for 15R 4th jackpot. (See FIG. 6) is set (S2003).

If it is not a 15R jackpot in S2002 (that is, if the short hit flag is ON), the jackpot type is 2R 3rd jackpot, so the value of the round counter is set to "2" and the jackpot (1st jackpot) As the opening pattern of the winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35), the opening pattern for the 2R third 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 production (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). 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". At the same time, an opening pattern for small hits (see FIG. 6) is set as the opening pattern of the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) (S2009).

After finishing the processing of S2009, in order to start the small hit game, set the small hit opening command (S2010), start the small hit game opening production (S2011), and set the special figure operation status to "5". Set (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 (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 neither the first round nor the second round (ie, any of the 3rd to 15th rounds) (NO in S2108), proceed to S2110 and follow the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6). The first prize-winning device 31 is operated in order to open the first prize-winning opening 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is the first round or the second round (YES in S2108), the V validity period setting process (S2109) is performed, and then the process proceeds to S2110, and the opening pattern according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 6). ), The second prize-winning device 36 is operated in order to open the second prize-winning opening 35. 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), the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the opening of the second special winning opening 35 and for several seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 35 in the first or second round. Set to the period for determining validity (corresponding to the first period). 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 (specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 37) described later). (Refer to steps S2401 to S2403), and determining 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. Is.

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 big hit 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 (FIG. 36) 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). The V flag is not turned on when the V passage is detected (during the period). 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 a high probability state (game state setting process (FIG. 34, which will be 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 1st or 2nd round of the big hit game, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to a high probability state, and even if there is a V pass during the small hit game, the small hit game If the previous game state is the normal state, the game state after the end of the small hit game is also the normal state, and if the game state before the small hit game is a high probability state, the game state after the end of the small hit game is also set. 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), the period (first period) in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is judged to be effective even when the 15R second big hit is set. As another aspect, in the case of the 15R second jackpot, the first period may not be set at the 1st and 2nd rounds. That is, in the case of the 15R second jackpot, the 1st and 2nd Rs may be set as the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R second big hit, the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 is set to 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time, so there is a possibility that the game ball will enter the second big winning opening 35. It 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 detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is enabled in the first round or the second round, but the location of the round is not 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 (see FIG. 6) after opening the large winning opening. Determine if it 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 (first big winning opening 30 or second 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 to be "0" (YES in S2115), the jackpot ending command is set (S2116) and the jackpot ending effect is started (S2117) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is completed. If the round counter is a long hit (15R big hit), it will be "0" if the big winning opening is opened 15 times, and if it is a short hit (2R big hit), the big winning opening will be opened twice. When executed, it becomes "0".

If the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round has ended, so 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 (FIG. 21). 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 it is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2205), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2207), "100" is set in the time saving counter (S2208), and the process is completed. Here, if the jackpot game this time is related to the 15R first jackpot, the game ball should have passed through the specific area 39 (passing V) during the jackpot game and the V flag should be ON (S2201). YES), the game state after the big hit game in this case becomes a 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.

On the other hand, in S2205, when it is determined that the completed jackpot game (the jackpot game executed this time) is not a 15R jackpot, that is, it is a 2R third 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 3rd 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 3rd 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 (S2209) of determining whether the game state before the start of the big hit game related to the 2R 3rd big hit is the time saving state 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 3rd big hit and the case of the small hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is due to 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 third 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.

[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 finished 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 (FIG. 20).

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 "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 (S208) and then the specific area sensor detection process (S209). In the specific area sensor detection process (S209), as shown in FIG. 36, 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 above-mentioned special electric accessory process 1 (FIG. 33). The V validity period is set in the first and second rounds of 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 third 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). In the reserved ball number processing (S208), as shown in FIG. 37, 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 on the number of reserved balls may be included in the start ball entry command generated in the above-mentioned start ball entry process (S2041).

[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). In the power off monitoring process (S210), as shown in FIG. 38, first, it is determined whether or not a power off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change, whether it is playing a game, the number of reserved balls is some, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is some. Etc.) are stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned on (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the effect control unit) will be described. The effect control microcomputer 91 (sub-control unit 90) shows one aspect of the "effect execution means" of the present invention, and the counters, flags, and statuses appearing in the following operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91. , Buffers and the like 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 and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 39 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

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

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random numbers for determining the effect include random numbers for determining the variable effect that determine the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, random numbers for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and the effect symbol determination that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers for use. 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 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 control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command has various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, first effect movable member 14A, second effect movable) according to the received command. Various effects (effect pattern game effect, special game effect associated with big hit game and small hit game, etc.) are executed using the member 14B, the first effect button 63a, the second effect button 63b, etc. (effect execution means). .. 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.

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

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 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, various effect movable members (first effect drive source 14a, second effect drive source 14b, and third effect drive source 14c) such as the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b are applied. The drive data output process for outputting the drive data for driving 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 the above-mentioned drive data, 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 patterns random values) according to the type of special symbol (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) and the number of special symbol reserved balls when sending and receiving the start entry command (at the time of command generation). , The shift memory format is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the hold storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start processing (YES) described later ( If S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4406 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start processing. In S4406, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. Perform variable effect end processing to end (S4407). In the variation effect end process (S4407), the variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process shifts to the processing of S4408 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed according to the variable display of the special symbol, and is one of the game effects.

Subsequently, the S4408 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and 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 S4408 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4408), it shifts to the processing of S4412 (Fig. 44) and if it has been received (Fig. 44). YES in S4408), and the processing related to the execution of the effect (big hit game-related effect) according to the type of the received command is performed (S4409). For example, if the received jackpot game-related 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 output buffer of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. If it is a round start command, a round effect command that specifies a round effect according to the round specified based on the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub-control board 90, and if it is an ending command, it is based on the command. An ending effect command that specifies an ending effect according to the specified jackpot type is set in the output buffer of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. When various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect and a round effect according to the progress of the jackpot game. An effect related to the jackpot game such as the above is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

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 (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 7a of the image display device 7. 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.

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 (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 displays a V such as "V-pass!" On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The display is controlled on a screen in which no character indicating that the vehicle has passed is displayed (that is, a screen in which there is no notification of V passage). 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 and normal symbol fluctuation stop command) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed (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.

Next, in 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 P17) 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. (See FIG. 8). The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. In this embodiment, the mode status is set to any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E.

Here, the effect mode is a mode of the effect developed mainly by the effect display on the image display device 7, 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. Is different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images, and the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) is also executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. be able to. 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.

Next, in S4504, the setting status of the movable effect setting switch 82 is referred to, and the state of the switch is acquired (S4504). As described above, the movable effect setting switch 82 is connected to the sub control board 90 (see FIG. 5), and the three setting switches constituting the movable effect setting switch 82, that is, the first setting switch 82a and the first setting switch 82a. By turning on / off each of the 2 setting switch 82b and the 3rd setting switch 82c, the operation is enabled (ON) or disabled (ON) or disabled for each of the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b. (OFF) can be set arbitrarily (see FIG. 48). The S4504 acquires the ON / OFF state of these three setting switches.

Next, in the S4505, a variable effect pattern for determining an aspect (variable effect pattern) of a game effect (here, a variable effect) performed using various effect devices such as an image display device 7, a board lamp 5, and a movable effect member. Set the decision table (S4505). In this embodiment, as a table for determining the variation effect pattern, a plurality of variation effect determination tables according to the effect mode (mode status) and the ON / OFF state of the movable effect setting switch 82 are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. From among them, select the table according to the command analysis result of S4502, the effect mode (mode status) referred to in S4503, and the ON / OFF state of the movable effect setting switch 82 acquired in S4504. Set this.

Then, in S4506, using the variation effect determination table set in S4505, the variation effect pattern is generated based on the random number for effect determination acquired in S4501 and the analysis result (variation pattern specification command) of the variation start command in S4502. Select and set this (S4506). Further, in S4506, an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as a "stop effect symbol") is determined, and this is also set. By these processes, the variable effect pattern and the stop effect pattern to be executed are determined.

Next, in S4507, a variation effect start command for starting a variation effect (effect symbol game effect) based on the variation effect pattern selected and set in S4506 is set (S4507), and the variation effect start process is ended. 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 reads a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100, and reads the predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. A variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable effect (effect symbol game effect) is doublet of an odd number such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R first big hit. In the case of two big hits, it is doublet with an even number such as "666". In addition, in the case of out-of-reach, one of the three production symbols such as "787" is considered to be different from the other production symbols, and in the case of out-of-reach, three such as "635". At least one of the production symbols in the above is considered to be different from the other production symbols. Further, in the case of the 2R third big hit and the small hit, a predetermined chance eye such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ☆ 3" may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the case of the 2R third big hit and the case of the small hit. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the 2R third 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 of the effect symbol is an example, and when a big hit occurs, what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol can be appropriately changed.

Here, among the plurality of variation effect determination tables provided in the present embodiment, the variation effect determination table according to the ON / OFF state of the movable effect setting switch 82 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47. The variable effect determination table shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is an example, and a similar table is prepared in advance according to the effect mode. Further, the types and contents of the variable effects described below are also examples, and it is possible to provide more variable effects.

First, in FIGS. 46 and 47, each table is illustrated assuming that "variable effects A to H" are provided as modes (effect patterns) of the variable effects. Of the variable effects A to H, "variable effects A to F" have an effect pattern that can be selected depending on whether the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment is a hit or a miss, and "variable effect G" is a hit. Only in the case of, "variable effect H" is an effect pattern that can be selected only in the case of deviation. Then, among the variable effects A to H, "variable effects D, E, and F" are movable effects including (accompanied by) the movement of the effect movable member. Specifically, "variable effect D" is the second effect. The operation of the movable member 14B, the "variation effect E" includes the operation of the second effect button 63b, and the "variation effect F" includes the operation of the first effect movable member 14A. Further, among the variable effects A to H, the variable effects other than the movable effects (variable effects D, E, F) are non-movable effects that do not include (do not accompany) the movement of the effect movable member. The movable effect (variable effect D, E, F in this example) referred to here indicates one aspect of the "movement effect" of the present invention, and the non-movable effect (variable effect D, E, F in this example). (Variable effect other than F) indicates one aspect of the "non-moving effect" of the present invention, and "variable effect G" as the non-movable effect refers to one aspect of the "specific non-operation effect" of the present invention. It shows.

Of the movable effects, as shown in FIG. 49A, the second effect movable member 14B that imitates the character's face operates to move from the initial position to the vicinity of the lower center of the display screen 7a. At the same time, it is an effect pattern including a notice effect of displaying a dialogue image 8s that makes the character appear to emit dialogue in accordance with the operation (movement) of the second effect movable member 14B on the display screen 7a. In addition, in FIG. 49 (a), the line (character) of "maybe reach?", Which suggests that reach may occur in this (running) variable effect, is displayed on the second effect movable member 14B. An example of what is displayed according to the operation.

Further, among the movable effects, the “variable effect E” is located at the lower center of the display screen 7a (between the first effect hold display unit and the second effect hold display unit) as shown in FIG. 49 (b). 2 The second effect button image 8b imitating the effect button 63b is displayed, and the second effect button 63b located on the left side of the lower plate 62 of the front frame 51 immediately after the display or after a predetermined time has elapsed (FIG. 1). This is an effect pattern including a second effect button operation effect that operates and projects toward the front side.

Further, among the movable effects, in the “variable effect F”, as shown in FIG. 49 (c), the first effect movable member 14A falls from the retracted position and appears in the substantially center of the display screen 7a, and the first effect This is an effect pattern including a notice effect of displaying the star image 8h that colors the periphery of the movable member 14A on the display screen 7a.

Further, in this embodiment, reach A, reach B, super reach (also referred to as "SP reach") A, super reach B, character production, premier production, etc. are provided as modes of display production performed during variable display of the production symbol. These effects are performed by any of the above-mentioned variable effects A to H. Specifically, the character effect is performed in the variable effect B, the reach A is performed in the variable effect C, the reach B is performed in the variable effect D, the SP reach A is performed in the variable effect E, and the SP reach B is performed in the variable effect F. .. In addition, in the variable production G, a premier production dedicated to long hits is performed. The premier production is a highly rare production that has a low appearance rate and is difficult to see. On the other hand, in the variation effect A and the variation effect H dedicated to the deviation, special effects such as reach effect and character effect are not performed (this is also referred to as "normal variation").

Therefore, the variable effect D is an effect in which the actions of the reach B and the second effect movable member 14B are combined, the variable effect E is an effect in which the actions of the SP reach A and the second effect button 63b are combined, and the variable effect F is the SP reach. The operation of B and the first effect movable member 14A is combined. In this way, the variable effect (movable effect) in which the reach effect and the movement of the movable member are combined is not a variable effect (non-movable effect) in which only the reach effect is performed, or a special effect such as the reach effect is not performed. Compared to the normal variable production (non-movable production), the jackpot reliability (possibility of becoming a jackpot) is high.

In S4505, one of the variation effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 is set in order to determine which of the plurality of variation effects described above is to be executed. As for the state of the movable effect setting switch 82, normally, as shown in FIG. 48A, all three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c are ON. When the movable effect setting switch 82 is in the basic setting state, that is, when the effect state is in the normal state (hereinafter, also referred to as “first effect state”), FIGS. 46 (A), ( One of the variable effect determination tables shown in B) is set (S4505). The variation effect determination table shown in (A) is a table used when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, and the variation effect determination table shown in (B) is used when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is wrong. It's a table. In the variation effect determination table shown in FIGS. 46 (A) and 46 (B), any of the variation effects A to H can be selected.

In this embodiment, a random number for determining a variation effect having a random number range of "0 to 99" is provided, and the value of the acquired random number for determining the variation effect is used based on any of the plurality of variation effect patterns. It is decided whether to execute the variable effect (effect pattern game effect). For example, in the first effect state, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the “variation pattern P1” as the jackpot fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9), the hit-time variation shown in FIG. 46 (A). The variation effect pattern is determined based on the random number values assigned to the columns for P1 and P9 in the effect determination table. Specifically, if the acquired random number value for determining the variation effect (random number value for determining the variation effect) is any of "0 to 18", it is determined as "variation effect D" (selectivity: 19/100). If the acquired random number value for determining the variation effect is any of "19 to 48", it is determined as "variation effect E" (selection rate: 30/100), and the acquired random number value for determining the variation effect is "49 to". If it is any of "98", it is determined to be "variation effect F" (selectivity: 50/100), and if the acquired random number value for determining variation effect is "99", it is determined to be "variation effect G" (selection rate: 50/100). Selectivity: 1/100).

Similarly, when the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is the “variation pattern P5” as the deviation fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 9), among the deviation time variation effect determination tables shown in FIG. 46 (B). The variation effect pattern is determined based on the random number values assigned to the columns for P5 and P14. Specifically, if the acquired random number value for determining the variable effect is any of "0 to 39", it is determined as "variable effect D" (selectivity: 40/100), and the acquired random number value for determining the variable effect is determined. Is determined to be "variation effect E" when is any of "40 to 69" (selectivity: 30/100), and when the acquired random number value for determining variation effect is any of "70 to 99", it is determined to be "70 to 99". It is determined to be "variable effect F" (selectivity: 30/100).

As is clear from the variation effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 46 (A) and 46 (B), among the variation effects D to F as movable effects, the effect with the highest jackpot reliability (possibility of becoming a jackpot) is "variation". It is "Production F", and the reliability of the jackpot is low in the order of "Variation effect E" and "Variation effect D". Further, among the non-movable effects, the "variable effect G" can be selected only in the case of a big hit, and the jackpot reliability of the "variable effect G" is 100%.

Based on the variation effect determination table (FIGS. 46 (A) and (B)) in the first effect state, another variation effect determination table responds to the state (setting status) of the movable effect setting switch 82. It is provided. Specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (c), when the second setting switch 82b of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c is OFF and the remaining setting switches are ON. That is, when the effect including the operation of the second effect movable member 14B does not appear (the second effect movable member 14B does not operate) (hereinafter, also referred to as “second effect state A”), FIG. 46 One of the variable effect determination tables shown in (C) and (D) is set (S4505). The variation effect determination table shown in (C) is a table used when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, and the variation effect determination table shown in (D) is used when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is wrong. It's a table.

In the variation effect determination table shown in FIGS. 46 (C) and 46 (D), "variation effect D" among the variation effects A to H, that is, the movable effect including the operation of the second effect movable member 14B cannot be selected. , Other variable effects can be selected. Therefore, in the second effect state A, the "variation effect D" does not appear (is not executed), the second effect movable member 14B does not operate, and the dialogue image 8s is not displayed on the display screen 7a. It becomes. That is, the variable effect including the advance notice effect by the cooperation between the second effect movable member 14B and the dialogue image 8s shown in FIG. 49A does not appear.

Then, in the second effect state A, instead of the variation effect D not appearing, the selection ratios (appearance rates) of the "variation effect E" and the "variation effect F" are higher than those in the first effect state, respectively. There is. For example, comparing FIGS. 46 (A) and 46 (C), the selection rates of "variation effect E" and "variation effect F" related to the variation patterns P1 and P9 (long hit) in the first effect state are variable effects. While E is "30/100 (30%)" and the variation effect F is "50/100 (50%)", the "long hit (variation patterns P1 and P9) in the second effect state A is". The selection rates of "variable effect E" and "variable effect F" are "40/100 (40%)" for the variable effect E and "59/100 (59%)" for the variable effect F. Further, since the variation effect D does not appear in the second effect state A, the “variation effect E” that is not selected in the case of the variation patterns P2, P10, P11 (long hit) in the first effect state. However, in the case of the fluctuation patterns P2, P10, and P11 in the second effect state A, it can be selected. Similar to the comparison between the first effect state and the second effect state A in the case of such a hit, the selection rate of the movable effect between the first effect state and the second effect state A also in the case of the off case. The relationship between the above and the types of movable effects that can be selected are defined (see FIGS. 46 (B) and 46 (D)).

In this way, in the second effect state A, instead of making the "variation effect D" that could be selected in the first effect state unselectable, the variation patterns "P1, P9 (long hit)" and "P5, P14" (With or without reach) ”, the selection rate of other movable effects (variable effects E and F) is higher than in the first effect state, and the variable patterns“ P2, P10, P11 (long hit) ”and“ P6, P15. (With or without reach) ”, a movable effect that is not selected in the first effect state can be selected.

Further, as for the state of the movable effect setting switch 82, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (d), the third setting switch 82c of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c is OFF, and the remaining setting switches are set. When it is ON, that is, when the effect including the operation of the second effect button 63b does not appear (the second effect button 63b does not operate) (hereinafter, also referred to as "second effect state B"). Is set to any of the variation effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 47 (E) and 47 (F) (S4505). The variation effect determination table shown in (E) is a table used when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, and the variation effect determination table shown in (F) is used when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is wrong. It's a table. In the variation effect determination table shown in FIGS. 47 (E) and 47 (F), "variation effect E" among the variation effects A to H, that is, the movable effect including the operation of the second effect button 63b cannot be selected. , Other variable effects can be selected. Therefore, in the second effect state B, the variation effect E does not appear (is not executed), the second effect button 63b does not operate, and the second effect button image is not displayed on the display screen 7a. Become. That is, the variable effect including the second effect button operation effect shown in FIG. 49 (b) does not appear.

Then, in the second effect state B, the "variation effect E" that was selectable in the first effect state (FIGS. 46 (A) and (B)) becomes unselectable, but the variation patterns "P1, P9" are not selectable. Regarding "(long hit)" and "P5, P14 (with and without reach)", the selection rate of other movable effects (variable effects D and F) is higher than that in the first effect state.

Further, as for the state of the movable effect setting switch 82, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the first setting switch 82a of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c is OFF, and the remaining setting switches are set. When it is ON, that is, the effect including the operation of the first effect movable member 14A does not appear (the first effect movable member 14A does not operate) (hereinafter, also referred to as "second effect state C"). In this case, one of the variation effect determination tables shown in FIGS. 47 (G) and 47 (H) is set (S4505). The variation effect determination table shown in (G) is a table used when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a hit, and the variation effect determination table shown in (H) is used when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is wrong. It's a table. In the variation effect determination table shown in FIGS. 47 (G) and 47 (H), the "variation effect F" among the variation effects A to H, that is, the movable effect including the operation of the first effect movable member 14A cannot be selected. It is possible to select other variable effects. Therefore, in the second effect state C, the variable effect F does not appear (is not executed), the first effect movable member 14A does not operate, and the star image 8h is not displayed on the display screen 7a. .. That is, the variable effect including the advance notice effect by the cooperation between the first effect movable member 14A and the star image 8h shown in FIG. 49 (c) does not appear.

Then, in the second effect state C, the "variation effect F" that was selectable in the first effect state (FIGS. 46 (A) and (B)) becomes unselectable, but the variation patterns "P1, P9" are not selectable. Regarding "(long hit)" and "P5, P14 (with and without reach)", the selection rate of other movable effects (variable effects D and E) is higher than that in the first effect state. Further, in the second effect state C, the "variable effect F" having the highest jackpot reliability among the movable effects cannot be selected, and the effect is reduced as compared with the case where other movable effects cannot be selected. May become noticeable. Therefore, in the second effect state C, the selection rate of the "variation effect G" as the premier effect that can be selected in the variation patterns "P1, P9 (long hit)" is set to "5/100 (5%)", and the first It is 5 times higher than the selection rate "1/100 (1%)" in the production state.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the effect state is the first effect state, which is the normal state, all of the variable effects A to H can be executed. That is, both a movable effect including the operation of the effect movable member (first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, the second effect button 63b) and a non-movable effect not including the operation of the effect movable member can be executed. Will be.

On the other hand, any one of the first setting switch 82a, the second setting switch 82b, and the third setting switch 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82 is turned off, and the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the first effect movable member 14B are turned off. 2 When an input for invalidating any operation of the effect button 63b is performed, the effect state becomes the second effect state. In this second effect state, of the above-mentioned movable effect and non-movable effect, the movable effect is not executed. That is, at least one of the "variable effects D, E, F" as the movable effect is not executed.

For this reason, for example, when a defect such as a malfunction or failure occurs or a sign appears in the effect movable member, the game hall clerk operates the movable effect setting switch 82 to show the defect. It is possible to prevent (disable) the movable effect using. That is, if the effect movable member showing a defect is the first effect movable member 14A, the first setting switch 82a is turned off, and if the effect movable member 14B is the second effect movable member 14B, the second setting switch 82b is turned off, and the second effect button. If it is 63b, by turning off the third setting switch 82c, it is possible to selectively set a state in which the movable effect including the operation of the effect movable member in which a defect is observed does not appear (second effect state). .. In this case, although the movable effect including the movement of the effect movable member in which a defect is observed is not performed, the game can be advanced in a state where another movable effect or non-movable effect is performed. It is not necessary to stop the operation, and it is possible to continue the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by not operating the effect movable member in which a defect is observed. That is, it is possible to avoid the suspension of operation of the gaming machine, which may adversely affect the hall business.

In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, each of the plurality of effect movable members (first effect movable member 14A, second effect movable member 14B, second effect button 63b) is turned ON by the movable effect setting switch 82. It is possible to input the OFF setting, and it is possible to selectively invalidate the operation of the effect movable member in which a defect or a sign thereof appears among a plurality of effect movable members. As a result, even if a defect occurs in the movable effect member, it is possible to select to continue the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, after turning off any of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, and 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82 to enter the second effect state, the defect of the effect movable member that triggered the operation is resolved and the operation is normal. When it is in the obtained state, it is possible to return to the normal effect state (first effect state) by turning on the setting switch that has been turned off.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, any one of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82 is turned off, and corresponds to the set switch turned off (invalidation input). When the variable effect including the operation of the (targeted) effect movable member is not executed and the variable effect (movable effect) including the operation of the remaining other effect movable members can be executed, that is, the second When any of the effect states A to C is obtained, the selection rate (feasibility) of the movable effect that can be executed in the second effect state is the selection rate (feasibility) of the movable effect in the first effect state. It is configured to be higher than. As a result, even if the effect state becomes the second effect state and the movable effect (any of the variable effect D, E, F) including the operation of any of the plurality of effect movable members does not appear, the effect Instead, the possibility of appearance of other movable effects is higher than before the second effect state (first effect state), so the second effect state is selectively set and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is operated. Even if you continue, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the effect as much as possible.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, in the second effect state A, the “variation effect E” that is not selected in the case of the variation patterns P2, P10, and P11 (long hit) in the first effect state. Can be selected in the case of the fluctuation patterns P2, P10, and P11 in the second effect state A. That is, when a movable effect that is not executed occurs in the second effect state, another movable effect (alternative effect) can be executed in place of the unexecuted movable effect. As a result, even if there is a movable effect that is not executed, it is possible to supplement the effect of the variable effect with another movable effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, "variation effect G", which is one of the non-movable effects that does not include the movement of the effect movable member, can appear only in the variation display (big hit variation) related to the jackpot. It is provided as a premier effect, and in the second effect state C, the selection rate (feasibility) of the "variable effect G" is higher than that in the first effect state. Therefore, even in the second effect state in which there is a movable effect that is not executed, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the appearance of the premier effect (variable effect G in this example), and thus the second effect state. Even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is continuously operated by selectively setting the above, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the gaming interest.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, when the movable effects "variable effects D, E, F" are executed, the effect images according to the movements of the effect movable members included in the respective variable effects are displayed on the display screen 7a. It is supposed to be displayed in. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49, in the variation effect D, the dialogue image 8s is displayed in accordance with the operation of the second effect movable member 14B (FIG. 49 (a)), and in the variation effect E, the second effect button 63b. The second effect button image 8b suggesting the operation (protrusion in this example) is displayed according to the execution timing of the second effect button operation effect (FIG. 49 (b)), and in the variable effect F, the first effect movable member 14A The star image 8h is displayed in accordance with the operation of (FIG. 49 (c)). That is, for each of the "variable effects D, E, and F", the effect display (motion effect display) related to the operation of the effect movable member can be executed. On the other hand, when the effect state becomes the second effect state and any one of "variation effect D, E, F" is not executed, it is related to the operation of the effect movable member related to the variation effect that is no longer executed. The production image to be performed is not displayed. This makes it possible to prevent inconsistencies in the effects such that the effect display related to the operation of the effect movable member included in the movable effect that is not executed is executed in the second effect state.

Next, Example 2 of the present invention will be described. Since the second embodiment has a portion common to and a portion different from the above-described first embodiment, the portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described below.

In the first embodiment described above, when any of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82 is turned off and the effect state is set to any of the second effect states A, B, C, the figure is shown in the figure. Of 46 (C), (D), and FIGS. 47 (E) to 47 (H), the corresponding variable effect determination table for the second effect state is used, and the movable effect that becomes unselectable (unexecutable) is excluded. The selection rate of the other movable effects (the remaining movable effects) is higher than that in the first effect state when all three setting switches 82a, 82b, and 82c are ON.

On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when any of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, and 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82 is turned off to enter the second effect state, the same as in the first effect state. A variable effect determination table (see FIGS. 46 (A) and 46 (B)) in which the selection rate of is determined is used, and the movable effect including the operation of the effect movable member corresponding to the setting switch turned OFF is different. It is configured to be replaced with a non-movable effect (alternative effect). That is, without changing the selection rate of the variable effect, a predetermined non-movable effect can be selected (effective) in place of the movable effect that cannot be selected (infeasible).

Specifically, of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82, the second setting switch 82b corresponding to the second movable effect member 14B is turned off in the second effect state A. In this case, the variation effect D including the operation of the second movable effect member 14B becomes unselectable (unexecutable), and a notice that the dialogue image 8u as shown in FIG. 50A is displayed instead of the variation effect D. "Variable effect D1" including the effect can be selected (executable). It should be noted that the variation effect D1 is an effect in which the reach B is performed in the same manner as the variation effect D, and is an effect in which the notice effect for displaying the dialogue image 8u and the reach B are combined, and the second movable effect member 14B does not operate. It is also a movable production. Further, the advance notice effect for displaying the dialogue image 8u may appear in the variation effect other than the variation effect D1.

Further, when the third setting switch 82c corresponding to the second effect button 63b is turned off among the three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82, the second effect state B is set. The variable effect E including the operation of the effect button 63b becomes unselectable (unexecutable), and instead of the variable effect E, an image (first) imitating the first effect button 63a as shown in FIG. 50 (b). The "variable effect E1" including the first effect button operation effect that displays the effect button image 8v) and operates the first effect button 63a can be selected (executable). The variable effect E1 is the same as the variable effect E in that the SP reach A is performed. The first effect button operation effect and the SP reach A are combined, and the second effect button 63b does not operate. It is also a production. Further, the first effect button operation effect for displaying the first effect button image 8v can appear in other variable effects other than the variable effect E1.

Further, when the first setting switch 82a corresponding to the first effect movable member 14A is turned off among the three setting switches 82a, 82b, 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82, the second effect state C is set. 1 The variation effect F including the operation of the effect movable member 14A becomes unselectable (infeasible), and instead of the variation effect F, a sun image 8t as shown in FIG. 50 (c) is displayed substantially in the center of the display screen 7a. "Variable effect F1" including the advance notice effect displayed on is selectable (executable). The variable effect F1 is the same as the variable effect F in that the SP reach B is performed, and is an effect in which the advance notice effect for displaying the sun image 8t and the SP reach B are combined, and the first effect movable member 14A operates. It is also a non-movable production that does not. Further, the advance notice effect for displaying the sun image 8t is a dedicated effect that appears only in the variable effect F1.

Then, in this embodiment, when the movable effect setting switch 82 is operated to enter the second effect state, it is shown in FIGS. 46 (A) and 46 (B) regardless of the second effect states A to C. The variation effect pattern is determined using the variation effect determination table in which the selection rate similar to that of the first effect state is determined. That is, in the variation effect determination table shown in FIGS. 46 (A) and 46 (B), "variation effect D" is set to "variation effect D1", "variation effect E" is set to "variation effect E1", and "variation effect F". Is replaced with "variation effect F1", and the variation effect determination table for the second effect state in the second embodiment is used.

Also in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, for example, by turning off the setting switch corresponding to the effect movable member in which a defect occurs or a sign thereof is observed, the operation of the effect movable member in which the defect is observed can be performed. It is possible to selectively set a state (second effect state) in which the including variable effect (movable effect) does not appear. Then, even if there is a variable effect (movable effect) that is not executed (does not appear), another variable effect (alternative effect) that replaces it can be executed, so that the effect can be supplemented. As a result, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 continues to operate as the second effect state, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the effect as much as possible.

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

For example, when any of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, and 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82 is turned off, in the first embodiment, other movable effects (remaining) except for the movable effects that cannot be selected (unexecutable). In Example 2, the selection rate of the movable effect) was increased, and the movable effect that became unselectable (infeasible) was replaced with another effect (alternative effect). However, these Examples 1 and 2 are combined. Of course, it is also possible to have a different configuration. That is, in the second effect state, the selection rate of other movable effects (remaining movable effects) excluding the movable effects that have become unselectable (unexecutable) is higher than that in the first effect state, and the selectable (unexecutable) is not possible. ) May be replaced with another effect (alternative effect) so that the alternative effect can also be selected (executable). By doing so, even if an unselectable (unexecutable) movable effect occurs, it is possible to suppress the effect of the effect and the deterioration of the game interest.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, as a movable effect including the operation of the effect movable member, a variable effect (effect symbol game effect) performed in association with the variable display of the special symbol is illustrated, but an effect other than the variable effect is illustrated. For example, a special game effect performed in a hit game (big hit game, small hit game) or a demonstration effect for waiting for customers may be used as a movable effect.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the variation effect D includes the operation of the second effect movable member 14B, the variation effect E includes the operation of the second effect button 63b, and the variation effect F includes the operation of the first effect movable member 14A. It was supposed to include the operation of. That is, there is only one effect movable member that operates for each movable effect. Alternatively or in addition to this, a plurality of effect movable members may operate in one movable effect. For example, when two effect movable members A and B operate for one movable effect, it is assumed that the operation of the effect movable member A of the two effect movable members A and B is invalidated by the movable effect setting switch 82. .. In this case, although one movable effect itself can be executed, the effect movable member A is not operated and only the effect movable member B is controlled to operate when the movable effect is executed. By doing so, even if a defect occurs in the movable effect member, it is possible to eliminate the need to stop the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the first effect movable member 14A, the second effect movable member 14B, and the second effect button 63b are provided as the effect movable member (movable effect means), and the movable members corresponding to these are provided. Although the one provided with the effect setting switch 82 has been described, the number of effect movable members (movable effect means) is not limited to this. For example, the number of effect movable members can be set to four or more, or only one (singular) can be set, and a movable effect setting switch is provided according to the number of effect movable members to be mounted to produce the effect. It is possible to arbitrarily set whether to enable / disable (ON / OFF) the operation of the movable member. Further, the type and operation mode of the effect movable member (movable effect means) are not limited to the above-described first and second embodiments, but are movable members for effect mounted on the game board surface, the game machine frame, and the like. If there is, the type and operation mode are not particularly limited.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the movable effect setting switch including the DIP switch mounted on the sub control board 90 is the input means for setting the validity / invalidity (ON / OFF) of the operation of the effect movable member. Although it was set to 82, the input means does not have to be in the form of the movable effect setting switch 82, and other forms can be adopted. For example, in a state where a demo effect can be executed (customer waiting state), the player can input a predetermined command that the player does not know by operating the effect button to enable / disable (ON / OFF) the operation of the effect movable member. The setting screen for setting the image can be displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and the operation of the target effect movable member can be selectively invalidated by operating the effect button through the setting screen. Aspects can be exemplified. In this case, it can be said that the operability is improved as compared with the first and second embodiments in which the switch on the back surface side of the gaming machine is operated. Further, the movable effect setting switch 82 is not limited to the DIP switch, and may be, for example, a dial type switch (rotary switch).

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, as one of the non-movable effects, a “variable effect G” (specific non-moving effect) that can appear only in the variable display (big hit variation) related to the big hit is provided, and the movable effect setting switch is provided. When the variable effect F (movable effect with the highest jackpot reliability) including the operation of the first effect movable member 14A cannot be selected by the operation of 82, that is, when the effect state becomes the second effect state C. In addition, the selection rate (feasibility) of the "variable effect G" is configured to be higher than that in the first effect state. As described above, in the second effect state, the non-movable effect in which the selection rate is higher than that in the first effect state is not limited to the variable effect that can appear only by the jackpot variation. For example, among a plurality of non-movable effects that can be selected at the time of deviation fluctuation in the first effect state, a specific deviation effect having a relatively low selection rate is provided, and the selection rate (feasibility) of the specific deviation effect is set. , You may make it higher in the second production state. In addition, the type of non-movable production (specific non-movable production) that increases the selection rate can be any production related to variable production such as advance notice production and reach production, and also related to big hit games and small hit games. It is also possible to make the special game production a specific non-movable production. Further, the number of specific immovable effects may be one or a plurality.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, an example in which one of the three setting switches 82a, 82b, and 82c of the movable effect setting switch 82 is turned off is shown, but in addition to this, three setting switches are shown. It is possible that two of the 82a, 82b and 82c are turned off, or all three setting switches 82a, 82b and 82c are turned off. In this case, in addition to the variation effect determination table corresponding to the second effect states A to C shown in FIGS. 46 and 47, a variation effect determination table corresponding to the ON / OFF state of each setting switch is provided, and the variation effect determination table of each setting switch is provided. The selection rate of the movable effect may be set according to the ON / OFF state. However, disabling the operation of the effect movable member is not something that can occur frequently, but is performed when a problem such as a malfunction or failure of the movable effect member occurs or a sign appears, so to speak. It can be said that this is an emergency measure (when an abnormality occurs). Therefore, it is extremely unlikely that the setting switches corresponding to all of the plurality of movable effect members provided in the gaming machine will be turned off, or the setting switches corresponding to two or more of the plurality of movable effect members will be turned off. Conceivable. Therefore, as an embodiment of the present invention, as in the above-described first and second embodiments, if it is assumed that the setting switch corresponding to one of the plurality of movable effect members is turned off, in an emergency It can be said that it is possible to fully fulfill the function as a measure.

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

Further, in Examples 1 and 2 described above, an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having a specific area 39 as a probability variation operation port is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special area 39 is provided in the large winning opening. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that determines whether or not to give a high-probability state based on the result of a special symbol winning / failing determination (the type of jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed). Alternatively, the present invention can also be applied to a type of gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function. As a type of gaming machine that does not have a probability fluctuation function, for example, a specific area inside a large winning opening that enables entry based on a small hit as a result of a hit / fail judgment based on entry into the starting opening. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called one-type and two-type gaming machine, which is capable of performing a jackpot game based on the fact that the gaming ball that has entered the big winning opening passes through a specific area. Is. Further, in the above-mentioned Examples 1 and 2, the big hit and the small hit are provided as the types of hits, but the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine not provided with the small hits.

Further, in the above-described first and second embodiments, the image display device 7 (effect display device) composed of a liquid crystal display is illustrated as the effect display means, but the effect display means is not limited to the liquid crystal display, for example. , It may be composed of other indicators such as a dot matrix display and a 7-segment display.

Further, in the present invention, not only the pachinko gaming machine but also a game coin is inserted, and then a plurality of reels are rotated based on a predetermined game start operation, and the rotation of the plurality of rotating cylinders is stopped by a predetermined rotation. It can also be applied to a spinning machine (slot machine) that is stopped based on an operation and can be given a predetermined privilege based on a display mode of a symbol indicated by the plurality of spinning reels that have been stopped. ..
[Reference Invention]
(1) The gaming machine according to Reference Invention 1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
An input means that can perform a predetermined input from the outside,
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the situation of the game, and
With
When the effect state in the game is the first effect state, the effect executing means can at least execute an operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means and a non-operation effect not including the operation of the movable effect means. Yes,
When a predetermined input is performed by the input means, it is characterized in that it is in a second effect state in which the operation effect is not executed among the operation effect and the non-operation effect.
In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1, when the effect state is the first effect state, which is the normal state, both the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means and the non-operation effect not including the operation of the movable effect means. Becomes feasible. On the other hand, when a predetermined input is performed by the input means, the effect state becomes the second effect state, and in the second effect state, the operation effect of the above-mentioned operation effect and non-operation effect is not executed. Therefore, for example, when a malfunction such as a malfunction or failure occurs in the movable effect means or a sign thereof appears, the game hall clerk performs a predetermined input by the input means to operate the movable effect means. It is possible to selectively set a state in which the including motion effect does not appear (second effect state). In this case, although the motion effect is not performed (although the movable effect means does not operate), the game can be advanced in the state where the non-motion effect is performed, so that the operation of the gaming machine does not necessarily have to be stopped. Good. As described above, according to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1, even if a defect occurs or a sign appears in the movable effect means, the operation including the operation of the movable effect means is performed by performing a predetermined input by the input means. It is possible to continue the operation of the gaming machine without causing the effect to appear.
(2) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1 described above.
A plurality of the movable effect means are provided.
The predetermined input by the input means can be performed for each of the plurality of movable effect means.
The second effect state is characterized in that the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means to which the predetermined input is performed is not executed among the plurality of movable effect means.
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 is provided with a plurality of movable effect means, and each of the plurality of movable effect means can be input by a predetermined input means. Then, when a predetermined input is performed by the input means for any one of the plurality of movable effect means and the effect state becomes the second effect state, in the second effect state, the operation of the movable effect means that is the target of the input is performed. The operation effect including is not executed. That is, in Reference Invention 2, it is possible to selectively set the non-execution of the motion effect for each of the plurality of movable effect means. As a result, when a defect occurs or a sign appears in any of the plurality of movable effect means, a state in which the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means in which the defect or the like occurs does not appear (second effect state). ) Can be selectively set to continue the operation of the gaming machine.
(3) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2 described above.
In the second effect state, when the plurality of movable effect means include the movable effect means for which the predetermined input is not performed, the feasibility of the operation effect including the operation of the movable effect means is high. , The feature is that it is higher than the feasibility in the first effect state.
In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3, a predetermined input is performed for any one of the plurality of movable effect means, and the motion effect including the operation of the movable effect means that is the target of the input is not executed, and the other movable effect means is not executed. When the second effect state in which the operation effect including the operation of the effect means (movable effect means that is not the target of input) can be executed is reached, the possibility of executing the operation effect including the operation of the other movable effect means is possible. , It becomes higher than the feasibility of the motion effect including the operation of the other movable effect means in the first effect state. As a result, even if the effect state becomes the second effect state and the operation effect including the operation of any one of the plurality of movable effect means does not appear, the operation of the other movable effect means is included instead. Since the possibility of appearance of the motion effect is higher than before the second effect state (first effect state), even if the second effect state is selectively set and the gaming machine continues to operate, the effect is produced. It is possible to suppress a decrease in the effect.
(4) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1 to Reference Invention 3 described above.
The second effect state is characterized in that a predetermined alternative effect can be executed in place of the motion effect that is not executed.
In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4, when the second effect state in which the unexecuted motion effect exists, a predetermined alternative effect can be executed instead of the unexecuted motion effect. As a result, even if there is an operation effect that is not executed, the effect can be supplemented by an alternative effect. The alternative effect may be a dedicated effect that replaces the motion effect that is not executed, or may be a combination of any of the various existing effects.
(5) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1 to Reference Invention 4 described above.
It has a specific non-operation effect as the non-operation effect,
The feasibility of the specific non-operation effect in the second effect state is higher than the feasibility of the specific non-operation effect in the first effect state.
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 5 has a specific non-motion effect as a non-operation effect that does not include the operation of the movable effect means, and in the second effect state, the feasibility (appearance possibility) of the specific non-motion effect is high. It will be higher than the first production state. For this reason, for the player, even in the second effect state in which the motion effect that is not executed exists, the specific non-motion effect is more likely to appear than in the first effect state, so that the specific non-motion effect appears. It will be possible to enjoy the game with high expectations. As a result, even if the second effect state is selectively set and the gaming machine continues to operate, it is possible to suppress a decline in the gaming interest.
(6) The gaming machine of Reference Invention 6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1 to Reference Invention 5 described above.
Equipped with an effect display means to perform a predetermined effect display
When executing the motion effect, the effect execution means can execute a predetermined motion effect display related to the operation of the movable effect means included in the motion effect by the effect display means.
The second effect state is characterized in that the operation effect display related to the operation effect that is not executed becomes unexecutable.
In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6, when the motion effect is executed, a predetermined motion effect display related to the motion of the movable effect means included in the motion effect can be executed by the effect display means, but the second effect state Then, the motion effect display related to the motion effect that is not executed in the second effect state becomes unexecutable. This makes it possible to prevent inconsistencies in the effects such that the motion effect display related to the motion of the movable effect means included in the motion effect that is not executed is executed in the second effect state.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b effect design display area (effect symbol display area), 10 center decoration, 14A 1st effect movable member, 14B 2nd effect Movable member, 14a 1st effect drive source, 14b 2nd effect drive source, 14c 3rd effect drive source, 63a 1st effect button, 63b 2nd effect button, 80 main control board (main control unit), 82 movable effect setting Switch, 82a 1st setting switch, 82b 2nd setting switch, 82c 3rd setting switch, 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 production control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control Microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the situation of the game, and
Movable production means that can be operated by driving a predetermined drive source,
It is provided with a setting means capable of setting on / off of the operation of the movable effect means based on an input from the outside.
The effect executing means is
When the operation of the movable effect means is set to on, the first effect including the operation of the movable effect means and the second effect not including the operation of the movable effect means can be executed.
When the operation of the movable effect means is set to off, the first effect cannot be executed and the second effect can be executed.
As the second effect, there is a specific effect that can be executed both when the operation of the movable effect means is set to on and when the operation of the movable effect means is set to off.
The person when the operation of the movable representation section is set to off, compared with a case where the operation of the movable representation section is set to ON, viability of the specific effect is rather high,
A plurality of the second effects are provided, and the second effect is provided.
The effect executing means is configured to select a second effect to be executed from the plurality of second effects according to a predetermined selection rate and execute the selected second effect when executing the second effect. Has been
The selectivity of the specific effect when the operation of the movable effect means is set to on is relatively low among the plurality of second effects.
A gaming machine characterized in that when the operation of the movable effect means is set to off, the selection rate of the specific effect is higher than when the operation of the movable effect means is set to on. A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a predetermined gaming medium.
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect according to the situation of the game, and
Movable production means that can be operated by driving a predetermined drive source,
It is provided with a setting means capable of setting on / off of the operation of the movable effect means based on an input from the outside.
The effect executing means is
When the operation of the movable effect means is set to on, the first effect including the operation of the movable effect means and the second effect not including the operation of the movable effect means can be executed.
When the operation of the movable effect means is set to off, the first effect cannot be executed and the second effect can be executed.
As the second effect, there is a specific effect that can be executed both when the operation of the movable effect means is set to on and when the operation of the movable effect means is set to off.
When the operation of the movable effect means is set to off, the possibility of executing the specific effect is higher than when the operation of the movable effect means is set to on.
further,
Judgment means that can execute a predetermined judgment,
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the result of the determination by the determination means being a specific result.
The effect executing means can execute the effect based on the result of the determination by the determination means.
The specific effect is Yu Technical machine you characterized in that a result of the determination is only viable effect when a result of said identification.

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