JP6915845B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, if the identification information is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a predetermined benefit can be given to the player. There are known players who play special games. In some game machines of this type, a predetermined game effect is executed according to the variable display of the identification information, and the feasibility of the special game is announced depending on the effect mode of the game effect. In addition, there is also a gaming machine in which an effect button is provided at a predetermined position of the game machine, the player is made to operate the effect button during the execution of the game effect, and the effect display for notifying the feasibility of the special game is performed based on the operation. rice field. (For example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-150052

In Patent Document 1, a notice effect indicating a predetermined possibility as the feasibility of the special game is displayed, the player is made to operate the effect button in the state where the advance notice effect is displayed, and the advance notice effect is shown based on the operation. It is described to change the feasibility of special games. According to this, since it is possible to change the feasibility of the special game once displayed, it is possible to maintain the game interest. However, since it merely changes the feasibility of the special game currently shown, the change mode is monotonous, lacks unexpectedness, and the player who has come into contact with such a notice effect many times is a game. There is also a risk of diminishing interest.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to enhance a game interest and a game motivation by an unexpected game production.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
When the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered, and a special game execution means.
A game effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine equipped with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input.
As the game effect, there is a selection effect of selecting one from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means.
The selection effect is an effect that can be executed after displaying a plurality of selection target images and making any selection target image selectable based on the input to the input means.
As a result of selecting any of the selection target images based on the input to the input means, a result display effect of displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image, and
Along with the effect of selecting one of the selection target images based on the input to the input means, the number of selection target images is reduced and the selection target image is displayed again, and any of the selection target images are displayed based on the input to the input means. A reduction effect that allows you to select the image to be selected, and
After making any selection target image selectable based on the input to the input means, the selection target image is displayed again without changing the number of selection target images, and based on the input to the input means. It has a reselection effect that makes it possible to select any of the images to be selected.
As the selection effect, the result display effect is executed without executing the reduction effect and the reselection effect, the result display effect is executed after the reduction effect is executed, and the reselection effect is performed. There is a case where the result display effect is executed after the execution, and there is a case where the result display effect is executed.
The game production execution means
In the selection effect, the case where the result display effect is performed after the reduction effect is executed has a higher possibility of displaying the specific image than the case where the result display effect is performed without executing the reduction effect. Is supposed to be
The specific image is characterized in that it has a higher possibility of executing the special game than the non-specific image.

According to such a gaming machine, the player is provided with an input means for inputting a predetermined input, and has a selection effect for performing the effect using the input means as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. ing. Then, the selection effect includes a result display effect of displaying a specific image or a non-specific image as a result of selecting one of the selection target images from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means, and input to the input means. It has a reselection effect that reduces the number of selection target images and displays the selection target image again without displaying the result based on, and if the reselection effect is executed, the result display effect is executed after that. Make it possible. As a result, when the selection effect is executed, the result display effect of displaying the specific image or the non-specific image is executed based on the input to the input means, and the selection target image is reduced and the selection can be performed again. There are cases where the reselection effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest by the unexpected game effect.

Further, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention.
In the selection effect, if any of the selection target images is not selected by the input to the input means during the selectable period based on the input to the input means, the reselection effect is executed. It is a feature.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game and improve the motivation to play by the unexpected game production.

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 which concerns on embodiment 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 big hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of main 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 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting 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 variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the advance notice effect setting process. It is a flowchart of selection notice input processing. It is a table which shows the selection notice decision table. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of a selection notice. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of a selection notice. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of a selection notice. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of a selection notice. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the selection notice of Example 2. FIG. It is a figure which shows the effect mode of the selection notice of Example 2. FIG.

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

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.

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively, these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. A frame lamp 66 for decoration, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided.

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

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. The game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5).

An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device 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”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are 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. Depending on the left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as the "first special symbol display unit"), which will be described later. The result of the variation display 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 special symbol hit / fail judgment (simply "hit / fail judgment"). The result of) 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". In addition, the normal symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special symbol 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2" and "second special symbol". There is a case.

For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is 16R big hit, 6R big hit, etc., the same three-digit doublet (specific mode, specific display result) such as "777" is used. It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol. In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is a 2R big hit, a preset chance symbol (specific mode, specific display result) such as "135" or "3 ★ 3" It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a dedicated symbol (specific mode, specific display result) such as. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is stopped and displayed in a different pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). 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 big hit game effect (special game effect) executed in association with the big hit game and the like. , Demo production for waiting for customers, etc. are displayed. In the production pattern game production, jackpot game production, and demo production, in addition to the production design such as numbers, the production image other than the production design such as the background image and the character image is 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) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later is displayed. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second special figure hold described later is provided. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed by the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later The number of stored memories of the second special figure hold displayed in 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. Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, 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. ing.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that is above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided so as to be able to move along with the game effect. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of a big hit, and the movable decorative member 14 is movable. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member 14 becomes visible. As a result, the player raises the expectation for the big hit. 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 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. be. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is perfect when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the game ball is in the open state. It does not have to be the one that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 provided with a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) 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). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first large winning device 31 has a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. Can be changed to.

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.

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 in the open state. 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 opening. When a game ball enters the ball, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entry port. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "3", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

A game in which a plurality of entry ports (first start opening 20, second start opening 21, first large winning opening 30, second large winning opening 35, general winning opening 27, gate 28) and the like are arranged in this way. The area 3 can be divided into a left game area (first area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second area) 3B on the right side. 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 hit". ". 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 ball flowing down the left game area 3A of the game area 3 can enter. In the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big 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. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when a big hit is made and the game state changes in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first winning opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the two major winning openings 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main indicator 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) that displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that displays and stops the second special symbol. A display 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of normal symbols are included. Further, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and the hit / fail determination information related to the second special symbol. The second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42, and It is included. 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. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game executed when the result of the determination is a jackpot, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball, that is, right. It includes a launch direction indicator 47, which indicates whether the player should hit the ball or hit the ball to the left. 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, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variable display of the special symbol) is a specific mode (specific display result) indicating a big hit. In this case, a big hit game (special 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 big hit symbol displayed as stopped. The opening pattern of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) in the big hit game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, 5 of "16R 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd jackpot", "6R 3rd jackpot", "6R 4th jackpot" and "6R 5th jackpot" A type of jackpot is provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a can take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result) corresponding to each of the five types of jackpots. It is possible. Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R first jackpot, the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R first jackpot symbol), and the 6R first jackpot is turned on. When it becomes 2 big hits, 3 LEDs of "ino" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 2nd big hit design), and when it becomes 6R 3rd big hit, 3 LEDs of "imp" are turned on. Turns on and turns off the rest (6R 3rd jackpot symbol), and when it becomes 6R 4th jackpot, turns on the 3 LEDs of "ijo" and turns off the rest (6R 4th jackpot symbol). When the 6R 5th jackpot is reached, the 3 LEDs of "jno" are turned on and the rest are turned off (6R 5th jackpot symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol).

Further, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, "16R 6th jackpot", "16th 7th jackpot", "12R 8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", " Seven types of jackpots, "16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot", are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LEDs of the second special symbol display 41b correspond to each of these two types of jackpots. It is possible to take a display mode (specific mode, specific display result). Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 16R 6th jackpot, the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 6th jackpot symbol), and the 16Rth When it becomes 7 big hits, 3 LEDs of "abg" are turned on and the rest are turned off (16R 7th big hit design), and when it becomes 12R 8th big hit, 3 LEDs of "abc" are turned on. Turn on and turn off the rest (12R 8th jackpot symbol), and when it becomes 6R 9th jackpot, turn on the 3 LEDs of "afg" and turn off the rest (6R 9th jackpot symbol). When the 2R 10th jackpot is reached, the 4 LEDs of "abde" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 10th jackpot symbol), and when the 16R 11th jackpot is reached, the 3 "abde" are turned on. LED is turned on and the rest is turned off (16R 11th big hit symbol), and when 2R 12th big hit is reached, 4 LEDs of "abdh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (2R 12th big hit symbol) ). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (the off-design).

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information (“acquisition information”” such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct is based on the ball entering. (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure hold, and if it enters the second start port 21, the ball enters the second start port 21. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. 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. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the normal symbol is correct for the passage 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. be. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the number of holds "2" to "4" is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a “main control unit”, “game control”) that controls game progress and game profits such as a special symbol hit / fail judgment, a normal symbol hit / fail judgment, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as "unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and payout control that controls the payout of the game ball. An image control board that controls the display of the board 110 (also referred to as "payout control unit"), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, the effect 2 special figure hold display 103b, and the like. It includes 100 (image control unit) and the like.

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

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

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

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The 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. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". 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, on the main control board 80, 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 the like are commonly used. Figure Hold indicator 44, round indicator 45, game status indicator 46, launch direction indicator 47 and 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 according to a predetermined 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 drives the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Then, the prize balls are paid out and the rental balls are paid out. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the launch handle 60 of the launch device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

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

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer 91 (“effect control microcomputer”) that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a predetermined program. 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, and the ROM may be externally attached. Further, a storage area for use for various flags and various counting counters is secured at a predetermined address of the RAM (effect control RAM) of the sub-control board 90 (effect control microcomputer 91).

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect execution means for executing various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect.

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 movable decorative member 14 is operated to display the character symbol on substantially the entire effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By covering the image, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect symbol 8, the first effect hold 9a, and the second effect hold 9b, may become invisible. A display like this 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. 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 (lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “drive data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may execute lamp lighting control and operation control of the movable decorative member 14. 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 movable decorative member 14 is configured to include a plurality of decorative LEDs 14c (see FIGS. 5 and 48b), and light emission pattern data for determining the light emission mode (lighting / extinguishing / blinking, light emitting color, etc.) of the decorative LED is also available. It is included in the operation pattern data of the movable decorative member 14. Therefore, the operation of the movable decorative member 14 includes not only the vertical movement of the movable decorative member 14 but also the light emission (lighting / blinking, etc.) of the decorative LED 14c.

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

Next, the control (acquisition information determination means) related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, there are "big hit" and "missing" as a result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment. When it is a "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is judged as a big hit by the special symbol winning / failing judgment, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (big hit type) displayed as stopped. A "special game" to open is executed. A special game that is executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game".

There are multiple types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpots are "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd to 5th jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot", "16R 7th jackpot", and "12R". A total of 12 types are provided: "8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", "16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot". Among these big hits, "16R 1st big hit" and "6R 2nd to 5th big hits" which are big hits related to the 1st special symbol, and "16R 6th big hit" and "16R 6th big hit" which are big hits related to the 2nd special symbol "16R 11th jackpot" is a jackpot related to a jackpot game using the first jackpot 30 (lower attacker). Specifically, in each of the "16R 1st jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot" and "16R 11th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 1st prize opening 30 is 16 and the opening time is Is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In addition, in each of the "6R 2nd to 5th big hits", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 1st big winning opening 30 is 6 times, and the opening time is 25 seconds for each opening (1 round). Is. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

On the other hand, the big hits related to the 2nd special symbol, "16R 7th big hit", "12R 8th big hit", "6R 9th big hit", "2R 10th big hit" and "2R 12th big hit" are the 2nd big hits. This is a big hit related to a big hit game using the winning opening 35 (upper attacker). Specifically, in "16R 7th jackpot", "12R 8th jackpot" and "6R 9th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the second big winning opening 35 is 16, 12, and 6 times, respectively. So, the opening time is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (1 round). In addition, in both "2R 10th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the second big winning opening 35 is 2 times, and the opening time is 1 time (1 round). It is a big hit of 0.1 seconds per. On the special symbol display unit 41, the jackpot symbols corresponding to these jackpot types are stopped and displayed.

The 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot and 16R 11th jackpot are also collectively referred to as "16R jackpot", and the 6R 2nd to 5th jackpots and 6R 9th jackpot are generally referred to as "6R". It is also called "big hit", and the 2R 10th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit are also collectively called "2R big hit". Further, the 12R 8th jackpot is also simply referred to as "12R jackpot".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred (winning). That is, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and the types of the big hits are the above-mentioned 16R 1st big hit, 6R 2nd big hit, 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, 12R 8th big hit, 6R 9th big hit and 2R. When any of the tenth big hits is obtained, the game state after the big hit game is completed is referred to as a "high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state" described later. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is any of the above-mentioned 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hit and 2R 12th big hit, the big hit game. The game state after the end is referred to as a "low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state" described later. From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot can be regarded as "probability variation jackpot", and 6R The 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit and the 2R 12th big hit can be regarded as "non-probable variable big hits" (normal big hits, time saving big hits). Further, the 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) is a jackpot that opens (opens and closes for a moment) the second prize opening 35 in 0.1 seconds per round as described above. It is unlikely that a game ball will enter the second major winning opening 35, which opens in a short time, and therefore it is also unlikely that a prize ball based on the entry into the second major winning opening 35 will be obtained. Such a 2R jackpot is also called a so-called "big hit without a ball", of which the 10th jackpot of the 2R is also called a "probability variable jackpot without a ball" and the 12th jackpot of the 2R is a "normal (shorter time) without a ball". Also called "big hit".

Further, in this embodiment, among the jackpots that open the second jackpot 35 (upper attacker), the jackpots occur and the jackpot game starts for the 16R 7th jackpot, the 12R 8th jackpot, and the 6R 9th jackpot. At that time, it is difficult for the player to understand which number of rounds the jackpot game will be played. That is, with respect to these jackpots, the exact number of rounds of the jackpot game to be performed in the future is grasped (determined) through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and other effects. It's difficult. For this reason, these jackpots pay attention to whether or not the round will continue at the timing (round branch) when the end of the 6th or 12th round is reached, while digesting the round in a situation where it is unknown how long the round will last. It is playable. Such a big hit is a so-called "ramp-up bonus", and hereinafter, this big hit may be referred to as "RUB".

When the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for the 16R first big hit, 55% for the 6R second big hit, and the 6R third big hit. 5%, 6R 4th jackpot is 15%, 6R 5th jackpot is 20%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 35% for the 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, and 12R 8th. The jackpot and the 6R 9th jackpot are 8% (that is, RUB is 24%), the 2R 10th jackpot is 1%, the 16R 11th jackpot is 20%, and the 2R 12th jackpot is 20%. That is, when a big hit is made by the hit / fail judgment (Special Figure 2 hit / miss judgment) based on the ball entering 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 appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot is higher than that in the case where the jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / fail determination) based on the entry into the first starting port 20. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 1 hit / fail judgment) performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit is more likely to be advantageous to the player in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 hit / miss judgment) performed by entering the ball. Therefore, 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 the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big 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 the type of big hit when it becomes a big hit. Is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "fluctuation pattern information") ".

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a 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 normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by combining the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function with respect to the special symbol and the normal symbol in the activated state or the non-activated state. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "probability change state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "low probability state" or "low probability state". It is called "normal state". In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing judgment is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the 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. (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. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. Judgment of a normal symbol) is performed (see FIG. 8C).

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

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. Therefore, the second starting port 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 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, 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, as described above, 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot. The game state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of any one of them is a high probability state of the special symbol, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the jackpot is executed and the jackpot game is executed. This high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state, and is a so-called "probability-changing state" for the player.

In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after the special game) when any of the 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit, and the 2R 12th big hit is the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol. At the same time, the special symbol becomes a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low-accuracy 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.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three gaming states of "low probability low base state", "low probability high base state", and "high probability high base state" can be set as the game state. In addition to this, it may be possible to set a high probability state of the special symbol and a non-time saving state and a low base state of the special symbol, that is, a “high probability low base state”.

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B 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, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is performed to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of hitting left. In this state, the launch direction indicator 47 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

On the other hand, in a low base state (for example, a low probability 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, a left-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of right-handed striking. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined mode to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

Here, 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). 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). can.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. 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 out 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, first, the initial setting is 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, statuses, and counters. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

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

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

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), first, the output processing (S201) is 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. 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 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) 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. , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power failure monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). 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 (about 4 ms). Later), interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

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

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 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 starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, and if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305). , The number of special figure 2 hold balls (the number of the second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not it is (S306). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4 (YES in S306), the special figure 2 is held. 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S307).

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

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first starting port sensor 20a (S309). 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 the number of 1 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). Judge whether or not (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), the value of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the disturbance shown in FIG. 7 (A)). Numerical values are acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the first special figure 1 in the first special figure reserved storage unit.

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

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special figure hold storage unit is read (acquired information). S316). Next, the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the acquired random number values read out, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) is a big hit according to the current game state (low probability state or high probability state). If the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In the determination by S317, the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) regarding the special figure 2 hold is performed prior to the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 hit / fail judgment process (S1202) described later (preliminary judgment (S1303, S1304). It corresponds to the so-called "hold look-ahead").

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

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

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

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

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

In S320, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S320), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the high base state (YES in S320), the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S320 that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, in the low base state (NO in S320), the process proceeds to the process related to the pre-determination after S321. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easy to perform. 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) ( So-called special figure 2 priority variable machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player , By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing, and the jackpot related to special figure 1 showing the result of the preliminary judgment is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big hit in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S320), this process is terminated without performing the process related to the pre-judgment of Special Figure 1 after S321. ..

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same processing as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S321). Pre-determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S322). Then, the command data including the game information related to this pre-determination is generated as the special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). The pre-determination (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207) described later.

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entry process (S205). In the normal figure operation process (S206), 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 of these stages. .. 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). ), Finish this process. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), the normal symbol hit / miss determination process described later is performed (S502), and then the normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (D) is referred to, and if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. After finishing the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, and then the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed to finish the process. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol 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 four stages, and these are divided into four stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" 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. Processing (S1106) is performed, and if the "special figure operation status" is "4" (all of S1101, S1103, and S1105 are NO), special electric accessory processing (S1107) as a jackpot 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 due to 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 the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20 is not stored, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the display screen 7a of the display device 7 is being processed as a standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) (S1211), and if it is being processed as a standby screen (YES in S1211). ), If the process is completed and the standby screen is not being processed (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 one or more random number counter values acquired due to entering the second starting port 21 are stored. , 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 memories of the random number counter value acquired due to 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" (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 region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area corresponding to) 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)) (S1304). 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 jackpot judgment (S1303, S1304) is determined to be "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type is read out and the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 (B) is read. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit judgment (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is finished. 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. 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".

Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of four LEDs, a 2R lamp, a 6R lamp, a 12R lamp, and a 16R lamp (see FIG. 4). Then, for example, when the 2R jackpot is reached, the 2R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is such as "2R (6) (12) (16R)" (for example, (): lighting, Δ: extinguishing). Further, when the 6R jackpot is reached, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △". Further, when the 12R jackpot is reached, the 12R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R △". Further, when the 16R jackpot is reached, the 16R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "2R △ 6 △ 12 △ 16R ▲".

[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). ). If it is determined in S1401 that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on a random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1402), then it is determined whether or not the number of reserved second special symbols is "1" or "2" (S1405). Since the number of holdings referred to here is the number of storages including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the number of holdingss is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of holds is "1" or "2" (YES in S1405), the table for removing the number of holds 1 (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 is in a non-time saving state and is out of time). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls "1, 2" (S1406). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P4 to P7 is selected. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1405 that the number of reservations is not "1" or "2", that is, "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second table for removing the number of reservations (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the non-time saving state, the out-of-time, and the number of reserved balls "3, 4" in the pattern table (S1407). ). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P8 to P11 is selected. Further, the first reserved number out-of-number table is set with a higher possibility of selecting a fluctuation pattern of a relatively long fluctuation time than the second hold number out-of-number table. Further, the shortest variable time (12000 ms) that can be selected is also set to be longer than that of the table for removing the number of reserved numbers (4000 ms).

Further, when it is determined in S1401 that the time is shortened (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1408). When it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the variation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the time-saving state and jackpot). The variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1409). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P12 to P14 is selected.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1408 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S1408), then it is determined whether or not the number of holds is "1" (S1410). The number of holdings referred to here is the same as described above, and the number of holdings is set to any value of "1" to "4". When it is determined in S1410 that the number of held balls is "1" (YES in S1410), the table for removing the number of held thirds (the variation pattern table shown in FIG. The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to (corresponding part) (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P15 to P18 is selected. Further, when it is determined in S1410 that the number of holds is not "1", that is, the number of holds is any of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the fourth table for removing the number of holds (FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the fluctuation pattern table shown in (1), which is in a time-saving state, is out of alignment, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "2-4". (S1411). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P19 to P22 is selected. Here, the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the time saving state and the deviation is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation pattern selected in the case of the non-time saving state and the deviation. There is. This is because the digestion speed of the special figure hold is accelerated (the game during the time reduction is rapidly advanced) by allowing more fluctuation patterns with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time reduction state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the process is completed. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the variation pattern designation command set in this process is included in the variation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 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 85b is one lower side (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003". , Address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the second special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear the area to 0 (S1503) and finish this process.

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

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 S1609) 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, the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) is set. The stored random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out and processed.

[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 S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

[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 special figure 1 reserved balls 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) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9). Determine if it has passed (S1901). 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 whether or not the value of the probability variation counter is "0". Is determined (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, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time saving counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether or not the value of the time saving counter is "0" (S1909), and if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time saving flag is turned off (S1910). ), Proceed to the processing of S1911. 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), then it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. Set "16" to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not a 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 12R jackpot (S2004), and it is determined to be a 12R jackpot. (YES in S2004), set the value of the round counter to "12" (S2005), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, in S2004, when it is determined that the jackpot type is not a 12R jackpot (NO in S2004), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 6R jackpot (S2006), and it is determined to be a 6R jackpot (S2006). YES in S2006), set the value of the round counter to "6" (S2007), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2006 that the jackpot type is not a 6R jackpot (NO in S2006), the confirmed jackpot type is a 2R jackpot, so set "2" to the round counter value (S2008) and S2009. Move to the processing of.

In S2009, a big winning opening opening pattern according to the confirmed jackpot type (type) is set (S2009), and the process shifts to S2010. Here, as described above, since the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of big hit, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the big hit decided this time is set (see FIG. 6). Then, in each big hit game, the opening operation of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 is executed.

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). In this embodiment, as opening commands, the first opening command corresponding to the 16R first jackpot, the second opening command corresponding to the 6R second to fifth jackpots, the third opening command corresponding to the 16R sixth jackpot, and RUB ( Supports the 4th opening command corresponding to 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot), 5th opening command corresponding to 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) and 16R 11th jackpot. A total of 6 types of 6th opening commands are provided. In S2010, the opening command is set according to the type of jackpot (starting jackpot) confirmed this time. Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and the sub control that receives the opening command. The unit 90 performs a predetermined game effect execution process based on the opening command.

After setting the opening command, the opening period of the jackpot game is started (S2011), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2012). If it is determined in S2001 that the jackpot flag is not ON (NO in S2001), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2013), and the process ends. The opening period is a period set before the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the big hit game is started, and after the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) becomes infeasible, and is the "start period". Also called. In addition, the effect performed in this "start period" is also referred to as "start effect (opening effect)". In this embodiment, the opening period (opening time) is determined by the type of the confirmed jackpot and the game state when the jackpot is confirmed (that is, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed). The opening period can be specified by the above-mentioned opening command. Therefore, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command can perform the opening effect based on the jackpot type and the opening period specified by the opening command.

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101), The probability change flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). When it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process shifts to the processing of S2103 without performing the processing of S2102, and if it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2103). Move to the processing of S2105 without performing the processing of 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 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 opening processes of the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31 and second jackpot winning device 36) have been completed (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). 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 whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended.

If it is determined by S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the large winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, 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 large winning opening opening process of S2108, the large winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of jackpot to be executed, that is, the large winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 described above is used as the large winning opening opening (first large prize opening). The opening / closing member is operated (opening operation) in order to open the winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35).

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2112. Here, as a case where it is determined that it is not the start time of the round, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the round game, during the interval period after the end of the round game (during the closing of the large winning opening), and the like can be mentioned. ..

In S2112, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening opening operation is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opened by the processing of S2108 is still open (during a round game) (S2112). As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening opening operation is not being executed (during a round game) (NO in S2112), the process shifts to the processing of S2116, and the large winning opening opening operation is being executed (during a round game). If it is determined (YES in S2112), it is determined whether or not the end condition (round end condition) of the round game being executed is satisfied (S2113).

Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the opening time (for example, 25 s) of the large winning opening defined in the round game being executed, that is, the execution time of the round game has elapsed, (2). Two conditions are set: that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have entered the large winning opening in the running round game. Then, when either of the conditions is satisfied, the round end condition is satisfied based on the condition that is satisfied earlier. If it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2113), the process ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2113 that the round end condition is satisfied (YES in S2113), the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2114), and the process proceeds to S2115. In S2114, a round end command that can specify the end round is set, such as "1R end command" if the first round ends and "2R end command" if the second round ends. The set round end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201.

In S2115, the large winning opening is closed (S2115), and the opening / closing member of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) is operated (closed operation) to operate the large winning opening (first). The large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35) is closed. Further, in the large winning opening closing process, a closing time for keeping the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30 or second large winning opening 35) in the closed state, that is, an interval time is set. Next, it is determined in S2116 whether or not the interval time has elapsed (S2116), and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (during the interval period) (NO in S2116), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2116 that the interval time has elapsed (YES in S2116), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2117), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2118). ). When it is determined in S2118 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2118), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2118), the jackpot ending command is set as the jackpot end processing for ending the jackpot game (S2119), and the jackpot ending period is started. Then (S2120), turn on the jackpot end flag (S2121), and finish the process. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the round games in the jackpot game to be executed are completed.

In S2119, an ending command is selected from a plurality of predetermined ending commands according to the game state at the time of the current big hit, the type of the current big hit, the game state after the big hit game, etc., and the selected ending command is selected. The command is set. The type of ending command set in this way determines the ending period (ending time) to be executed (set). The ending period is after all the opening operations of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) in the big hit game are completed, and the variable display of the special symbol (directed symbol) can be executed. It is a period set before the above, and is also called an "end period". During the ending period (end period), the first prize opening 30 and the second prize opening 35 are closed. The effect executed during this "end period" is also called "end effect (ending effect)".

Then, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) transmits the ending command set in S2119 to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201), and receives the ending command. The sub-control unit 90 performs a predetermined ending effect execution process based on the ending command.

Further, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has passed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 If it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process of (S2122) and it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), 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 processing (S1108) functions as a "special game execution means".

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game completed this time is related to the probability variation jackpot (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, 7 types of 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot are probabilistic jackpots. Therefore, in S2201, it is determined whether or not it corresponds to any of these seven types. Then, when it is determined that the probability change jackpot has ended this time (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability change counter is set to "10,000" (S2203), and the time reduction flag is further set. Is turned on (S2204), "10,000" is set in the time reduction counter (S2205), and the process is completed.

Here, the value set in the probability variation counter is the number of times that the special symbol hit / fail determination can be executed with high probability. The value of "10,000" (10,000 times) set in this embodiment is a jackpot probability in a high probability state, a game store's daily business hours, and a special figure hit / fail judgment that can be executed within the business hours. Considering the number of times, it is substantially the same as guaranteeing a high probability state until the next big hit occurs or the business hours end. Therefore, when the gaming state is set to the high probability state, it can be said that the high probability state is guaranteed until the next big hit occurs (substantially synonymous). Further, when the probability change flag is ON, "10,000" is similarly set in the time saving counter, so that while this high probability state is set, the time saving state (open extension state) is also set. It can be said that. As in this embodiment, the probability variation counter and the time reduction counter may be set to a value of "10,000" to substantially set the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit, or the probability variation flag may be set. And when the time saving flag is ON, the control that sets the high accuracy and high base state until the next big hit may be adopted without setting the value in the counter.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2201), that is, if it is a jackpot game related to a non-probabilistic jackpot (normal jackpot), the time is shortened without turning on the probabilistic flag. Turn on the flag (S2206), set "100" to the time reduction counter (S2207), and finish the process. In this embodiment, as described above, five types of 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hits, and 2R 12th big hits are set as non-probability variable big hits. When is completed, the gaming state becomes a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy high-base state ends when either the condition that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit / fail judgment is performed 100 times) or the next big hit occurs is satisfied. do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display number of the second special symbol are added.

[Holded ball number processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the special figure operation processing (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub-control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) is sequentially performed. For the data of the number of special figure reserved balls when the number of special figure reserved balls is added, that is, the data of the number of special figure reserved balls accompanying the occurrence of the start entry ball (starting prize), refer to the above-mentioned start entry command. It may be included, or a reserved ball number command indicating the number of reserved balls after addition (after starting ball entering) may be set in the output buffer together with the starting ball entering command. Further, for the data of the number of reserved balls when the number of reserved balls of the special figure is subtracted, that is, the data of the number of reserved balls of the special figure accompanying the start of change of the special symbol (digestion of the special figure hold), the above-mentioned fluctuation start command is used. It may be included or a hold ball number command indicating the number of special figure hold balls after subtraction (after special figure hold digestion) may be set in the output buffer together with the fluctuation start command.

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S209) after the hold ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power cutoff monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is a hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is Data related to (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 sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 44. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out the program of the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, first, the CPU initialization process is 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 first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same process as the power failure monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and a power failure signal is generated due to a power failure or the like. When it is turned on, 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 number for determining the effect includes a random number for determining the variable effect that determines the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, a random number for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers and so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating the random numbers, the random numbers may not be added one by one, but may be added two by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern, which will be described later, is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are controlled by the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. Among the boards 107, the command is transmitted to the control board to which the corresponding command is transmitted. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) according to the received command. Execute the production (directed design game production, special game production related to the jackpot game, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to perform control, audio output control from a speaker, and the like.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, 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. 39, 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). ). Next, the lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting the lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 to emit light, and the drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. The lamp data and the drive data are 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. 40, 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). Next, a selection notice input process (S4306), which will be described later, is performed, and then lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) is created, and random numbers for determining the effect are updated. (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, 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 it is determined (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. do. 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 S4403 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 production start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. The variable effect end process to be terminated is performed (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-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, if it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the processing of S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed according to the variable display of the special symbol.

Subsequently, the S4405 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 specifically, the opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of jackpot) ( S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (see S2119) See) etc. The S4405 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4405), it shifts to the processing of S4407 and if it has been received (YES in S4405). , Performs processing related to the execution of the effect (big hit game-related effect) according to the type of the received command (S4406). For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies the opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a round start command, the command is concerned. Set a round effect command in the sub output buffer to specify the round effect according to the round specified based on, and if it is an ending command, specify the ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command. Set the production command in the sub output buffer. 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.

Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4407, 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 (S4407).

[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. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, random numbers for effect determination such as random numbers for determining variation effect, random numbers for determining advance notice effect, and random numbers for determining effect symbols are acquired. Perform processing (S4501). 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 value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect (including the presence or absence of the advance notice effect), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the received 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 fluctuation pattern designation command includes the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current game state, and the determination of the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. The result, symbol information for specifying the jackpot type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are two types of variable pattern designation commands, one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol, by analyzing the variable pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that 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. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. It corresponds to the production mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the production mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in 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 are different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is in the effect mode, such as when the display mode of the effect symbol 8 (for example, symbol design, number design, etc.) is different, or the characters, items, and background images that appear are different. It will be different depending on. In addition, the effect design game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, and when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. Can be. In this embodiment, the effect modes A and B are executed when the low accuracy and low base state are controlled, the effect mode C is executed when the effect mode is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state, and the effect modes D and E are executed. Is executed when controlled to either a low-accuracy high-base state or a high-accuracy high-base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of A to C, the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current game state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability variation game state). You can figure out if there is one. On the other hand, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, whether the current game state is the low accuracy high base state (time saving state) or the high accuracy high base state (probability variation game state). It is difficult to know if this is the case. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

Next, in the S4504, the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like are used, and the variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern, effect pattern) controlled mainly by the sub control unit 90. A variable effect pattern determination table (not shown) and a notice effect determination table (an example of the advance notice effect determination table is shown in FIG. 44) for determining the game effect) are set (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used and the advance notice effect determination table are set based on the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the variation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80. .. That is, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables and a plurality of advance notice effect determination tables are provided, and a predetermined variable effect pattern determination table and advance notice effect determination table are set from them based on the game state (effect mode) and the like. do. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current effect mode. A variable effect pattern determination table and a notice effect determination table are set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (variable mode of the effect symbol, etc.) of the effect symbol game effect, and is a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern matching the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). .. As the variable effect pattern, a variable mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach-existing effect symbol game effect) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or character When the production is not executed (reach no production design game production), etc. are determined. In the reach effect, for example, as a display mode of the effect symbol 8 when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, all three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are the same (doublet). In the case where the mode (big hit mode, specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped display (temporary stop display) with the symbols constituting the jackpot mode (same effect symbol). ), And with the remaining one continuing the variable display (scroll display), whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the symbol (three same effect symbols) that completes the jackpot mode. It is a production that shows. At this time, a game effect is executed using a predetermined character along with the variable display of the effect symbol, and whether or not the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode is determined by whether or not the predetermined character achieves the predetermined purpose. It is also possible to show it in the production of. Such a game production (reach production or character production described later) can also be referred to as a story production (specific game production) or a purpose production (specific game production). As a result, it is possible to raise the player's expectation for a big hit and enhance the game interest.

Further, in S4505, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). Production symbol The production symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the game production is out of the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, and if there is a reach, there are three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787". One of the production symbols is considered to be different from the other production symbols, and when there is no reach, at least one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635" is the other. It is said that the production pattern is different. On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and either the 16R 1st big hit or the 16R 6th big hit is a doublet of "777", the 6R 2nd to 5th big hits and the 16R 11th big hit In any case, it is doublet with an odd number other than "777" or doublet with an even number such as "666", and in the case of a big hit corresponding to RUB, it is a RUB-only number such as "3 ★ 3" Dedicated design). Further, in the case of a 2R jackpot, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped and displayed in the same manner as when the hit is off. However, for the 2R jackpot, a predetermined chance such as "135" may be stopped and displayed. The above-mentioned stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol when a big hit is made can be appropriately changed.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, as variation modes of the effect symbol 8 (variation effect pattern, effect symbol game effect), Super reach B, super reach C, character effect, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is called "" (Also called "normal fluctuation") is determined. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a higher jackpot reliability (possibility of becoming a jackpot) than the reach (normal reach) production. The reach effect can be mainly set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received.

Further, in S4506, the advance notice effect to be executed according to the variable effect pattern (effect pattern game effect) is determined. In addition, it is also referred to as a production design game production including this execution notice production. This "notice effect" indicates the possibility that the result of the effect symbol game effect being executed is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode before the effect symbol is stopped or displayed (fixed stop display) (during the variable display of the effect symbol). It is a production (advance notification production). Further, in the first embodiment, as the "notice effect", a plurality of advance notice effects having different display modes (execution modes) are provided, and as the corresponding advance notice effect determination random numbers, a plurality of advance notice effect determination random numbers have. Specifically, it has a selection notice, a random number for determining a character notice, a random number for determining a conversation notice, a random number for determining a step-up notice, etc., which will be described later. To determine the advance notice effect to be executed. In addition, a predetermined value of each advance notice effect determination random number is acquired by the effect determination random number acquisition process (S4501) in the variation effect start process (S4402).

Here, the "selection notice" is a notice effect performed by using the effect buttons 63a and 63b, and a predetermined effect is produced in response to the player performing a predetermined input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b. Will be executed. That is, it is a preview effect in which the effect progresses as the player presses the effect buttons 63a and 63b. However, if the player does not perform an input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b within a predetermined period during the execution period of the selection notice, the effect proceeds even if there is no input operation. Then, depending on the mode of progress, it is a notice production that shows the player a big hit trust. Further, the "character notice" determined by using the random number for determining the character notice is a predetermined one or more characters (humanoid character, train character, character, etc.) in the notice display area (in the notice execution area). By showing (displaying, positioning) at the position of, it is a notice effect that shows the player the jackpot reliability (simply also referred to as "reliability"). The jackpot reliability means the possibility that the effect symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode, and is also referred to as the jackpot expectation or the jackpot possibility. In addition, the "conversation notice" determined using the random number for determining the conversation notice is a big hit by displaying characters such as "hot", "super heat", "maybe reach?", And "super reach confirmed". It is a preliminary announcement effect that notifies in advance the reliability and the type of game effect that may be executed after that. In addition, the "step-up notice" determined by using the random number for determining the step-up notice is an effect that can be changed into five stages (multiple stages) from step 1 to step 5, and is performed by five people (five types). This is a notice effect in which the characters are displayed one by one in order from step 1 to step 5, and all five characters are collectively displayed in step 5. Since this is a time-series production, it is assumed that the execution time becomes longer as the steps progress.

In S4507, based on the variation effect pattern and the advance notice effect set in S4505 and S4506, the variation effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect, etc. is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 (S4507). , Ends the variable effect start process. When the variation effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the variation effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, S4505. The predetermined image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in 1 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect or the like based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Notice effect setting process]
Next, a notice effect setting process (S4506) for determining whether to execute various notice effects will be described with reference to FIG. 43. The advance notice effect setting process (S4506) is a process to be executed when the sub control unit 90 determines that the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control unit 80 in the reception command analysis process. In the advance notice effect setting process (S4506), first, the advance notice effect to be executed is set based on the effect determination random value acquired in S4501 and the advance notice effect determination table set in S4504 (S4601). Next, it is determined whether or not to execute the selection notice (S4602), and if it is determined not to execute the selection notice (NO in S4602), the process proceeds to S4612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the selection notice is to be executed (YES in S4602), the corresponding selection notice flag is turned ON (S4603), the selectable period of the corresponding selection notice is set in the selection period timer (S4604), and the processing of S4605 is performed. Move to.

Here, the effect mode will be described in detail later, but as the selection notice (also referred to as “selection effect”), there are seven types of selection notices having different execution modes (effect modes). Further, FIG. 45 shows an example of a selection notice determination table for determining which selection notice is to be executed or which selection notice is not to be executed. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command received from the main control unit 80 is "P1 (variation pattern 1)" (in the case of information indicating P1), P1 shown in FIG. 45 is used as a notice determination table. And set the selection notice determination table for P12. Then, based on the random number for determining the effect (random number for determining the effect effect, the random number for determining the effect symbol) acquired in S4501 and the set selection advance notice determination table, etc., the selection advance notice (notice effect,) to be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol. Notification production) is determined. Here, the random number for determining the selection notice has a random number range of 0 to 99, and it is determined which of the seven types of selection notices is executed or the character notice is not executed depending on the acquired value.

For example, the fluctuation pattern information designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command is P1 (variation pattern 1), and the selection notice determination table for P1 and P12 shown in FIG. 45 is set. Then, if the value of the acquired random number for determining the selection notice is any of "0 to 19" (selection probability: 20%), the selection notice is not executed. Further, when the acquired value is any of "20 to 24" (5%), the selection notice of the selection notice 01 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. This "selection notice 01" does not change the number of selection target images 203 (character C) by input operations to the player's effect buttons 63a and 63b, and any selection target image 203 (character C) is displayed. As a result of the selection, the effect is such that the specific image 201 (character A) is not displayed (the non-specific image 202 is displayed) (FIG. 47 (f)). The "selectable period (maximum selectable period)" is set to 10s. If the player performs an input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the lapse of 10s, an arbitrary selection target image 203 selected by the player is determined at that (predetermined) timing (for example,). FIG. 46 (d). Further, when the player does not perform the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 10 s has elapsed, the predetermined selection target image 203 is determined after 10 s has elapsed, and the non-specific image 202 (character B) is displayed. do. The result display timing may be when 10 s has passed or when the effect button is operated.

Further, when the acquired value is any of "25 to 34" (10%), the selection notice of the selection notice 02 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this "selection notice 02", the number of selection target images 203 (character C) is not changed by the input operation to the player's effect buttons 63a and 63b, and any selection target image 203 (character C) is displayed. As a result of the selection, the effect is such that the specific image 201 (character A) is displayed (FIG. 47 (e)). Further, it is set to 10s as in the "selectable period" selection notice 01. If the player performs an input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the lapse of 10s, an arbitrary selection target image 203 selected by the player is determined at that (predetermined) timing (for example,). FIG. 46 (d). Further, when the player does not perform the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 10 s has elapsed, the predetermined selection target image 203 is determined after 10 s has elapsed, and the specific image 201 (character A) is displayed. ..

Further, when the acquired value is any of "35 to 44" (10%), the selection notice of the selection notice 03 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this "selection notice 03", the number of selection target images 203 is changed up to once by the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b of the player, and any selection target image 203 (character C) is selected. As a result, the effect is such that the specific image 201 is not displayed (the non-specific image 202 is displayed) (FIG. 48 (k)). Further, the "selectable period" is set to 20 s, which is longer than the selection notice 01. If the player performs a predetermined (predetermined) input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the lapse of 20 s, an effect (decrease effect) in which the number of displayed selection target images 203 is reduced is executed. (FIGS. 47 (g) and (h)). Then, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b again before the remaining period of 20s elapses, an arbitrary selection target image selected by the player is determined (for example, FIG. 47). (I)). Further, when the player does not perform the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 20 s has elapsed, the predetermined selection target image is determined after 20 s has elapsed, and the non-specific image 202 is displayed. At this time, the reduction effect may not be performed. Further, when the input operation is performed on the effect button to execute the reduction effect and then the input operation is not performed again, the predetermined selection target image is determined after 20 s has elapsed, and the non-specific image 202 is displayed.

Further, when the acquired value is any of "45 to 54" (10%), the selection notice of the selection notice 04 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this "selection notice 04", the number of selection target images 203 is changed up to once by the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b of the player, and any selection target image 203 (character C) is selected. As a result, it is an effect of displaying the specific image 201 (FIG. 48 (j)). Further, the "selectable period" is set to 20s, which is the same as the selection notice 03. It should be noted that the effect mode of the reduced effect and the effect control process when the selectable period (maximum selectable period) has elapsed are the same as described above.

Further, when the acquired value is any of "55 to 59" (5%), the selection notice of the selection notice 05 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this "selection notice 05", the number of selection target images 203 is changed up to twice by the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b of the player, and any selection target image 203 (character C) is selected. As a result, the effect is such that the specific image 201 is not displayed (the non-specific image 202 is displayed) (FIG. 49 (p)). Further, the "selectable period (maximum selectable period)" is set to 25 s, which is longer than the selection notice 02. This is because the maximum selectable number of times (decreased number of times of effect execution) is increasing. When the player performs a predetermined (predetermined) input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the lapse of 25 s, the maximum effect (decrease effect) is that the number of selected images 203 to be displayed is reduced. It is executed twice (FIGS. 47 (g) and (h), FIGS. 48 (l) and (m)). Then, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b again before the remaining period of 25 s elapses, an arbitrary selection target image selected by the player is determined (for example, FIG. 48). (N)). Further, when the player does not perform the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 25 s has elapsed, the predetermined selection target image 203 is determined after the lapse of 25 s, and the non-specific image 202 is displayed. At this time, the reduction effect may not be performed. Further, when the input operation to the effect button is performed to execute the reduction effect once or twice and then the input operation is not performed again, the predetermined selection target image is determined after 25 seconds, and the non-specific image 202 is displayed. indicate.

Further, when the acquired value is any of "60 to 69" (10%), the selection notice of the selection notice 06 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this "selection notice 06", the number of selection target images 203 is changed up to twice by the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b of the player, and any selection target image 203 (character C) is selected. As a result, it is an effect of displaying the specific image 201 (FIG. 49 (o)). Further, the "selectable period" is set to 25s, which is the same as the selection notice 05. It should be noted that the effect mode of the reduced effect and the effect control process when the selectable period (maximum selectable period) has elapsed are the same as described above.

Further, when the acquired value is any of "70 to 99" (30%), the selection notice of the selection notice 07 shown in FIG. 45 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. In this "selection notice 05", the number of the selection target images 203 is changed up to 3 times (the most number of times) by the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b of the player, and any of the selection target images 203 (characters). As a result of selecting C), the effect is such that the specific image 201 is displayed (FIG. 49 (s)). Further, the "selectable period (maximum selectable period)" is set to 30 s, which is longer than the selection notice 06. This is because the maximum selectable number of times (decreased number of times of effect execution) is increasing. When the player performs a predetermined (predetermined) input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the lapse of 30 s, the maximum effect (decrease effect) is that the number of selected images 203 to be displayed is reduced. It is executed three times (FIGS. 47 (g) and (h), FIGS. 48 (l) and (m), FIGS. 49 (q) and (r)). Then, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b again before the remaining period of 30s elapses, an arbitrary selection target image selected by the player is determined (for example, FIG. 49). (R)).

Further, when the player does not perform the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b until 30 s has elapsed, the predetermined selection target image 203 is determined after 30 s has elapsed, and the specific image 201 is displayed. At this time, the reduction effect may not be performed. Further, if the input operation to the effect button is performed to execute the reduction effect once or three times and then the input operation is not performed again, the predetermined selection target image is determined after 30 seconds, and the specific image 201 is displayed. do. In the selection notice 07, the selection target image 203 can be reduced to the remaining one by the reduction effect, and the specific image 201 is always displayed.

Similarly, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern specification command is other fluctuation pattern information such as P2 (variation pattern 2) or P5 (fluctuation pattern 5), the corresponding selection notice determination shown in FIG. 45 is also obtained. The table is set. Then, a predetermined selection notice is executed with a predetermined probability based on the acquired random number value for determining the advance notice effect. Further, in the selection notice determination table shown in FIG. 45, when the specific image 201 is displayed, it is set to be a big hit with a higher possibility than when the specific image 201 is not displayed (the non-specific image 202 is displayed). is doing. As a result, the player plays the game in anticipation of the appearance of the specific image 201, and the appearance of the specific image 201 enhances the interest of the game in the expectation that the result of the variable display that continues thereafter will be a big hit.

Further, in the selection notice determination table shown in FIG. 45, the larger the number of changes (decrease) in the number of selectable selection target images 203, that is, the smaller the number of selectable selection target images 203, the more specific the identification. The possibility that the image 201 is displayed is increased. As a result, the player raises the expectation for the big hit and improves the game interest every time the reduction effect is executed. In addition, it is possible to increase the motivation to participate in a game (directing button game) that involves an input operation of the effect button in the selection notice, and to enhance the interest of the game. Further, when the reduction effect is executed a specific number of times (more than a specific number of times), the specific image 201 is always displayed in the result display effect, which also enhances the player's motivation to participate in the effect button game. It is improving the game entertainment.

Next, in S4605, it is determined whether or not the selection notice decided to be executed can execute the effect (change effect, decrease effect) that changes the selection target image 203, that is, whether or not the selection notice 03 to 07. (S4605). In S4605, when it is determined that the selection notice to be executed does not change the image to be selected (the reduction effect is not executed), that is, it is the selection notice 01 (YES in S4605), "0" is set in the selection count counter ("0" is set. S4606), shift to the processing of S4612. Here, the "selection count counter" is a counter that counts the number of times the selected image can be changed (the maximum number of executions of the reduction effect) in the selection notice.

For example, when executing the selection notice 07 in which the number of times the selection target image can be changed is 3, "3" is set in the selection number counter. Then, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the effect button within the time limit and the effect of changing the selected image is executed, the value of the selection count counter is subtracted by "1" to become "2". .. Then, when the effect of changing the selection target image is executed twice more, the value of the selection count counter becomes "0", the effect of changing the selection target image any more is not executed, and the result display effect is subsequently performed. Will be executed. In this way, the selection count counter controls the number of times the effect of changing the selected image (decrease effect, change effect) is executed in the selection notice.

In S4605, when it is determined that the selection notice to be executed is to execute the effect (decrease effect) that changes the selected image (NO in S4605), then the decrease effect (change effect) can be executed once (1 step). Is determined (S4607). In S4607, when it is determined that the reduction effect (change effect) can be executed once (one step), that is, it is determined that the selection notice 03 or the selection notice 04 is to be executed (YES in S4607), the number of selections. Set "1" to the counter (S4608) and proceed to the processing of S4612. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4607 that the number of times the reduction effect can be executed is not once (1 step) (NO in S4607), then it is determined whether or not the number of times the reduction effect can be executed is 2 times (2 steps). (S4609). When it is determined in S4609 that the number of times the reduction effect can be executed is 2 times (2 steps), that is, it is determined that the selection notice 05 or the selection notice 06 is executed (YES in S4609), the selection number counter is set to "2". Is set (S4610), and the process proceeds to S4612.

If it is determined in S1609 that the number of times the reduction effect can be executed is not 2 times (2 steps), that is, the number of times the reduction effect can be executed is the selection notice 07 of 3 times (NO in S4609), the selection is made. Set "3" in the count counter (S4611), and shift to the processing of S4612. In S4612, whether or not to execute other notice effects such as character notice, conversation notice, step-up notice, etc. is determined (S4612), and the process is completed. It is determined whether or not these advance notice effects are executed by the same procedure and process as the selection advance notice, and if so, which advance notice effect is to be executed. Since the determination procedure and processing are the same as those for the selection notice, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[Selection notice input processing]
Next, using FIG. 44, a selection for executing a predetermined display control process when there is an input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b at an arbitrary timing during execution of the selection notice (selection effect). The advance notice input process (S4306) will be described. That is, when a predetermined selection notice (01 to 07) is set in the above-mentioned notice effect setting process (S4506), the number of selection target images 203 is reduced based on the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b. This is a process of executing a reduction effect or a result display effect of displaying the specific image 201 or the non-specific image 202.

In the selection notice input process (S4306), first, it is determined whether or not any of the selection notice 01 flag and the selection notice 07 flag is ON (S4701). This "selection notice flag" is turned on during the execution of the variable display for executing the selection notice. When it is determined in S4701 that none of the selection notice flags is ON (NO in S4701), the process ends. This corresponds to the case where the variable display without executing the selection notice is being executed, or the period during which the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is not executed. Then, S4702 determines whether or not it is the start time of the selection notice (S4702).

Specifically, when the variation pattern to be executed is P1 and the selection advance notice 07 is executed, the variation time is 75,000 s and the execution time of the selection advance notice effect is 30,000 s. That is, the selection notice is executed at 30,000 s in the fluctuation time of 75,000 s. For example, the selection notice starts at the timing of 5000 s after the start of fluctuation, the selection notice is executed from 5000 s to 35000 s, the reach effect, the character effect, etc. are performed in the 35000 s to 75000 s, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (big hit mode). do. When the S4702 determines that it is the start time of the selection notice (for example, when 5000 s have elapsed from the start of the fluctuation) (YES in the S4702), the measurement of the selection period timer in which the maximum selectable period is set is started (S4703). Set the operation validity period (S4704) and shift to the processing of S4705.

Here, the selection period timer of the sub-control unit 90 is set with a period (maximum selectable period) corresponding to the type of selection notice determined to be executed in the notice effect setting process, and this selection notice input process. In the above, when it is determined that it is the execution start timing of the selection advance notice effect during the variable display of the effect symbol, the measurement of the period is started. That is, until the measurement is completed, the input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b is accepted in the selection notice. Further, by setting the operation valid period, it is possible to accept the player's input operation by the effect buttons 63a and 63b in the selection notice as valid (the input detection of the input means 63a and 63b is effective). Judge as). On the other hand, if it is determined by S4702 that it is not the start time of the selection notice (NO in S4702), the process proceeds to S4705.

In S4705, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period is set (S4705), and if it is determined that the operation valid period is not in progress (before the start of the selection notice or after the end of the selection notice, etc.) (NO in S4705), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4705 that the operation is in the valid period (YES in S4705), then it is determined whether or not the input operation of the effect buttons 63a and 63b is detected (whether the predetermined input operation is executed) (. S4706). When it is determined in S4706 that the input operation by the effect buttons 63a and 63b is detected (YES in S4706), then it is determined whether or not the value of the selection count counter is "0" (S4707). When it is determined in S4707 that the value of the selection count counter is "0" (YES in S4707), the process proceeds to S4709. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the selection count counter is not "0" (NO in S4707), the process proceeds to S4712.

Here, if the value of the selection count counter is not "0", that is, if it is any one of "1" to "3", the reduction effect is executed based on the detection of a predetermined input operation. Further, if the value of the selection count counter is "0", it is a selection notice that the reduction effect is not executed, or because all the reduction effects that can be executed have already been completed, based on the detection of a predetermined input operation. Execute the result display effect.

Further, when it is determined in S4706 that the input operation by the effect buttons 63a and 63b is not detected (NO in S4706), then whether or not the value of the selection period timer is "0", that is, the end time of the selection advance notice effect. Determines if has arrived (S4708). When it is determined in S4708 that the value of the selection period timer is "0", that is, the execution period of the selection notice has expired (YES in S4708), the process proceeds to S4709. As a result, even if the player does not perform an input operation on the effect button until the selectable period in the selection notice elapses, the result display effect is executed with the elapse of the selectable period. If it is determined in S4708 that the value of the selection period timer is not "0" (NO in S4708), the process ends.

In S4712, the corresponding subtraction effect start command is set based on the value of the subtraction effect execution count counter (S4712), "1" is added to the value of the subtraction effect execution count counter (S4713), and the value of the selection count counter. Is subtracted by "1" (S4714) to finish the process. Here, the "reduced effect execution count counter" is a counter for counting the execution number (executed number of times) of the reduced effect in the advance notice effect being executed. Further, when the value of the reduction effect execution count counter is "0", the reduction effect has not yet been executed in the selection notice. Therefore, when the value of the reduction effect execution count counter is "0", since the first reduction effect is executed, the selection target image 203 is reduced (changed) from 4 to 3 (changes). A reduction effect start command (change effect start command) for executing the change effect) is set.

Further, when the value of the reduction effect execution count counter is "1", the reduction effect is executed once in the selection notice. Therefore, when the value of the reduction effect execution count counter is "1", the second reduction effect is executed, so that the reduction effect for reducing the selection target image 203 from 3 to 2 is executed. The reduction effect start command is set. Further, when the value of the reduction effect execution count counter is "2", the reduction effect is executed twice in the selection notice. Therefore, when the value of the reduction effect execution count counter is "2", the third reduction effect is executed, so that the reduction effect for reducing the selection target image 203 from two to one is executed. The reduction effect start command is set.

Further, in S4709, the result display effect start command corresponding to the ON selection notice flag is set (S4709), the selection notice flag is turned OFF (S4710), and the operation valid period is set as the operation invalid period (S4711). The values of the reduction effect execution count counter and the selection count counter are reset (S4715), and the process ends. In the selection advance notice effect, the "reduction effect" that reduces the selection target image 203 is also referred to as a "reselection effect" because the selection operation can be performed again when the reduction effect is executed. Further, since the selection target image 203 (the number) to be selected changes, it is also referred to as “change effect”.

[Direction mode of selection notice]
Next, the effect mode (execution mode) of the selection notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 49. FIG. 46A shows a scene in which a predetermined selection notice has started during the variable display of the effect symbol. On the display screen 7a, the character A201 in the shape of a "person" is displayed, and with the display "Try to guess where you hid!", A selection notice accompanied by a selection operation using the effect buttons 63a and 63b by the player from now on Indicates that is executed. Further, in the upper right corner of the display screen 7a, the effect symbol 8 is being displayed in a variable manner, indicating that the special symbol (effect symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner. The character A201 is also referred to as a "specific image" or a "first image".

Next, FIG. 46 (b) shows a scene in which the same variation display as in FIG. 46 (a) is being performed and the effect is progressing. A plurality of characters C in the shape of a "door" are displayed on the display screen 7a, and a button image 205 in which the characters "PUSH" are displayed on the character C203 at the left end is displayed. The selection notice effect is an effect of discovering the character A201 (specific image) hidden by the character C203 in the shape of this door by selecting one of the characters C203. The character C203 is also referred to as a "selection target image" or a "third image". The button image 205 is also referred to as an "input image". Therefore, four selection target images 203 are displayed on the display screen 7a shown in FIG. 46B, and the player can select a predetermined selection target image 203 by operating the effect button. ..

Next, FIGS. 46 (c) and 46 (d) are in the same variable display as in FIG. 46 (b), and the player can arbitrarily operate the effect button 63b (rotate to the right twice). Character C is selected (FIG. 46 (c)), and by performing a predetermined operation (pressing operation) on the effect button 63a, the character C203 to be opened is determined to be the second character C203 from the right. It is shown (FIG. 47 (d)). The execution mode of the selection notice after FIG. 47 (d) differs depending on the type (01 to 07) of the selection notice being executed (FIGS. 47 (e) to (g)).

First, in FIGS. 47 (e) and 47 (f), a predetermined result display effect is shown without executing the reduction effect (reselection effect) from the scene in which four characters C203 of FIG. 46 (d) are displayed. Shows the scene where was executed. This is executed when the selection notice 01 or 02 is executed and the player performs a predetermined input operation using the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the selectable period measured by the selection period timer elapses. .. Further, the selection notices 01 to 07 may be executed based on the elapse of the selectable period measured by the selection period timer without the player performing any input operation to the effect buttons 63a and 63b. ..

Note that FIG. 47 (e) shows a scene in which the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state and the character A201 (specific image) is displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state. .. In addition, a predetermined background image (clouds and the like) is also displayed on the first result display unit 208. In addition, a second result display unit 209 in the shape of a sword was also provided on the display screen 7a, and by displaying the characters "correct answer", the selection operation by the player was the correct answer (a specific image was displayed). )It is shown that. On the other hand, in FIG. 47 (f), the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state, and the character A201 (specific image) is not displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state, and the “tree” is shown. Indicates a scene in which the character B202 (non-specific image) in the shape of is displayed. In addition, a predetermined background image (clouds and the like) is also displayed on the first result display unit 208. In addition, the second result display unit 209 indicates that the selection operation by the player was incorrect (the specific image was not displayed) by displaying the characters "Here it is". In any of FIGS. 47 (e) and 47 (f), the variable display continues after that, and as a result of the reach effect and the character effect being executed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode. Further, in this selection notice, it is set that the character A201 (specific image) is displayed with a high possibility of being a big hit even if it is not displayed.

Next, in FIGS. 47 (g) and 47 (h), a reduction effect (reselection effect) is executed from the scene where four characters C203 of FIG. 46 (d) are displayed, and the number of characters C203 is reduced. It shows a scene where the player can select the predetermined character C203 again. Specifically, FIG. 47 (g) shows "smoke" in a manner of covering most of the display screen 7a (more than half of the display area of the character C) at the timing when the player operates the effect button 63b. The scene where the shaped change image 207 is displayed is shown. Then, FIG. 47 (h) shows a scene in which the change image 207 disappears and then the number of characters C203 decreases from four to three. All of these are the same selection effects during one variable display as in FIG. 47 (a). The effect using the change image 207 is also referred to as a "reduction effect", a "change effect", or a "reselection effect", and the change image 207 is also referred to as a "fifth image".

Next, in FIG. 47 (i), the effect buttons 63a and 63b are predeterminedly operated from the three characters C203 after the reduction effect shown in FIG. 47 (h) to select and determine an arbitrary (center) character C203. Show the scene that was done. On the display screen 7a, a determination image 206 indicating that the central character C has been determined is displayed. Further, the execution mode of the selection notice after FIG. 47 (i) differs depending on the type (03 to 07) of the selection notice being executed (FIGS. 48 (j) to (l)).

In FIGS. 48 (j) and 48 (k), a predetermined result display effect is executed without executing a reduction effect (reselection effect) from a scene in which three characters C203 of FIG. 47 (i) are displayed. Shows the scene that was done. This is executed when the selection notice 03 or 04 is executed and the player performs a predetermined input operation using the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the selectable period measured by the selection period timer elapses. .. It can also be executed based on the elapse of the selectable period measured by the selection period timer without the player performing the determination operation of the character C203 by the effect buttons 63a and 63b.

Note that FIG. 48 (j) shows a scene in which the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state and the character A201 (specific image) is displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state. .. In addition, the second result display unit 209 indicates that the selection operation by the player is the correct answer (the specific image is displayed) by displaying the character "correct answer". On the other hand, in FIG. 48 (k), the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state, and the character A201 (specific image) is not displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state, and the character B202 ( Indicates a scene in which a non-specific image) is displayed. In addition, the second result display unit 209 indicates that the selection operation by the player was incorrect by displaying the characters "Here it is". In any of FIGS. 48 (j) and 48 (k), the variable display continues after that, and as a result of the reach effect and the character effect being executed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode. Further, in this selection notice, it is set that the character A201 (specific image) is displayed with a high possibility of being a big hit even if it is not displayed.

Next, in FIGS. 48 (l) and 48 (m), a further reduction effect (reselection effect) is executed from the scene in which three characters C203 of FIG. 47 (i) are displayed, and the number of characters C203 is reduced. , The scene where the player can select the predetermined character C203 again is shown. Specifically, FIG. 48 (l) shows a scene in which the change image 207 is displayed at the timing when the player operates the effect button 63b at a predetermined time. Then, FIG. 48 (m) shows a scene in which the change image 207 disappears and then the number of characters C203 decreases from three to two. All of these are the same selection effects during one variable display as in FIG. 47 (a).

Next, in FIG. 48 (n), the effect buttons 63a and 63b are predeterminedly operated from the two characters C203 after the two reduction effects shown in FIG. 48 (m) to select an arbitrary (left) character C203. And show the decided scene. Further, the execution mode of the selection notice after FIG. 48 (n) differs depending on the type (05 to 07) of the selection notice being executed (FIGS. 48 (o) to (q)).

In FIGS. 49 (o) and 49 (p), a predetermined result display effect is executed without executing the reduction effect (reselection effect) from the scene in which two characters C203 of FIG. 48 (n) are displayed. Shows the scene that was done. This is when the selection notice 05 or 06 is executed and the player performs a predetermined input operation (decision operation) using the effect buttons 63a and 63b before the selectable period measured by the selection period timer elapses. Is executed. It should be noted that the selection notice 07 can be executed based on the elapse of the selectable period measured by the selection period timer without the player performing the determination operation of the character C203 by the effect buttons 63a and 63b.

Note that FIG. 49 (o) shows a scene in which the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state and the character A201 (specific image) is displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state. .. Further, by displaying the character "correct answer" on the second result display unit 209, it is shown that the selection operation by the player is the correct answer. On the other hand, in FIG. 49 (p), the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state, and the character A201 (specific image) is not displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state, and the character B202 ( Indicates a scene in which a non-specific image) is displayed. In addition, the second result display unit 209 indicates that the selection operation by the player was incorrect by displaying the characters "this is it". In any of FIGS. 48 (o) and 48 (p), the variable display continues after that, and as a result of the reach effect and the character effect being executed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined display mode. Further, in this selection notice, the character A201 (specific image) is set to be a big hit with a high possibility even if it is not displayed, and the character when selecting the character C. The smaller the number of Cs, the higher the possibility that the character A201 (specific image) will be displayed.

Next, in FIGS. 49 (q) and 49 (r), a further reduction effect (reselection effect) is executed from the scene where two characters C203 of FIG. 48 (n) are displayed, and the number of characters C203 is reduced. , The scene where the player can select the predetermined character C203 again is shown. Specifically, FIG. 49 (q) shows a scene in which the change image 207 is displayed at the timing when the player operates the effect button 63b at a predetermined time. Then, in FIG. 49 (r), the change image 207 disappears, and then the number of characters C203 is reduced from two to one, and the player operates the effect buttons 63a and 63b in a predetermined manner, which is arbitrary. The scene where the character C203 (the remaining one) is selected is shown. All of these are the same selection effects during one variable display as in FIG. 47 (a).

Here, when the reduction effect is executed a predetermined number of times (three times in this embodiment) and the number of selectable characters C becomes less than or equal to a specific number (one in this embodiment), as a result of the selection notice, It is set so that the (100%) character A201 (specific image) is always displayed. In FIG. 49 (r), before the character C203 is opened, the second result display unit is displayed on the display screen 7a, the character "It's confirmed" is displayed, and the result executed after that. It is shown that the character A201 is always displayed in the display effect. Next, FIG. 49 (s) shows a scene in which the character A201 is displayed on the first result display unit 208 as the result display effect of the selection shown in FIG. 49 (r). By displaying the character "correct answer" on the second result display unit 209, it is shown that the selection operation by the player was the correct answer.

As described above, the selection notice is executed in different production modes depending on the type of selection notice to be executed. Since it is determined in advance whether or not to display the character A201 (specific image) depending on the type of selection notice (01 to 07) to be executed, the player selects which character C203 (selection target image). Even so, the result of whether or not the character A201 (specific image) is displayed does not change in the result display effect. However, when the player performs an input operation with the effect button, the number of characters C203 (selection target image) changes, so that the character A201 (specific image) can be displayed in the subsequent result display effect. Suggests sex. Depending on the type of selection notice, the display of the character A201 (specific image) may be confirmed. As a result, the player can increase the motivation to participate in the game accompanied by the operation of the effect button in the selection notice, and enhance the interest of the game.

In the first embodiment, in the variable display of one special symbol (effect symbol), a selection notice including a plurality of reduction effects (reselection effect) and a result display effect shown in FIGS. 46 to 49 is executed. .. In the second embodiment, instead of such an effect mode, a selection notice (a series of selection notice effects) including a plurality of reduction effects (reselection effect) and a result display effect is continuously performed a plurality of special symbols (effect). It can be executed by using the variable display of the design). Since "it can be executed by using the variable display of a plurality of consecutive special symbols (effect symbols)", the selection notice may be executed (completed) in the variable display of one special symbol (effect symbol). May be good.

That is, in the selection notice of the second embodiment, the acquired information acquired based on the entry into the starting port (first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21) is acquired at the acquisition timing (based on the acquisition). By making a preliminary judgment, the content of the variation display (also referred to as "specific variation" or "variation display of specific effect symbol (special symbol)") related to the acquired information (win / fail judgment result, jackpot type, game effect to be executed) (Type, etc.) can be grasped in advance (before the fluctuation start condition is satisfied) before the fluctuation display related to the acquired information is started. The pre-determination may be performed by the main control unit 80 when the acquired information is acquired, or by the sub-control unit 90 when the sub-control unit 90 receives the start entry command from the main control unit 80. You may. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 90 determines in advance whether or not to execute the selection notice based on the received start-in ball command.

Then, as a result of the preliminary determination, when the acquired information is specific acquired information (when it is determined that the selection notice is executed by the preliminary determination), the contents of the acquired information (effect acquisition information) and the effect hold information storage area at that time. The execution mode of the selection notice is determined based on the number of effect hold information stored in (the number of hold memories) and the acquired random number value for determining the selection notice. Then, the variation display of the special symbol (directed symbol) that is the target indicating the possibility of becoming a big hit by this selection notice is called "target variation". It is possible to execute the selection notice by using only this target variation, or by using the target variation and a plurality of variation displays of the variation display that displays the variation before the target variation.

Specifically, when it is determined by the preliminary judgment that the selection notice is to be executed, if there is no number of production pending information, the selection notice cannot be executed in a plurality of continuous variation displays, so the selection notice is given only in the target variation. Execute. On the other hand, when it is determined by the preliminary judgment that the selection notice is executed, if the number of production pending information is a predetermined number, the selection notice is executed in the target variation within the range of the number and the variation display executed before that. Make it possible. In this embodiment, in the normal state (non-electric support state, non-time saving state), the variation display related to the first special symbol is the execution target of the advance effect (selection notice). Therefore, when the effect hold information related to the target change is stored, a maximum of three effect hold information is also stored. Therefore, a selection notice (selection notice) is displayed in a maximum of four continuous change displays including the target change. It is possible to execute the production).

Further, in this embodiment, it is set to notify that the larger the number of variation displays for executing the selection notice, the higher the possibility of a big hit in the target variation. Further, the selection notice is also referred to as "continuous production" or "continuous pre-production" because the production can be executed in a plurality of continuous variable displays.

[Direction mode of selection notice]
Next, an example of the effect mode of the selection notice of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51. In the effect mode of the selection notice of the second embodiment, the effect mode when the selection notice is started is the same as the selection notice of the first embodiment. That is, as for the selection notice of the second embodiment, the effect progresses in the order of FIG. 46 (a) → FIG. 46 (b) with one variable display. Then, the subsequent production mode of the selection notice will be described with reference to FIGS. 50 and 51 and the like.

First, FIG. 50 (aa) shows a scene in which the player's arbitrary (third from the left) character C203 is selected from the scene shown in FIG. 46 (b). Then, the process shifts to the scene shown in FIG. 50 (cc). This indicates a scene in which the change image 207 is displayed at the timing when the player operates the effect button 63b at a predetermined time. Further, as shown in the upper right of the display screen 7a, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing after the change image 207 is displayed (the stop symbol is [468]). That is, the variation display is terminated while the change image 207 is being displayed (during the execution of the change effect).

Then, the process shifts to the scene shown in FIG. 50 (dd). This scene shows a scene in which the variable display of the next effect symbol is started and the number of characters C203 displayed is reduced from 4 to 3. That is, in the process of advancing the selection notice in FIGS. 50 (aa), (cc) and (dd), the variable display of the previous effect symbol was terminated and the variable display of the next effect symbol was started. The timing at which the variation display of the next effect symbol is started may be the timing during which the change image 207 is being displayed, or the timing at which the change image 207 disappears and the number of characters C203 displayed is reduced. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 50 (bb), an effect mode when the player does not perform a predetermined operation on the effect buttons 63a and 63b in the selection notice will be described. If the player does not follow the operation instructions of the effect buttons 63a and 63b and does not perform the predetermined operation, the change image 207 is displayed and the variation display of the effect symbol ends as described above. .. However, as shown in FIG. 50 (ee), unlike the case where the effect buttons 63a and 63b are operated, after the change image 207 disappears, the number of characters C203 does not decrease, and the same number (4) is used again. ) Character C203 is displayed. That is, if the player does not participate in the effect button game, the selection notice is executed in a plurality of continuous variable displays, but the reduced effect is not executed as the variable display is switched (shifted). As a result, the player can increase the motivation to participate in the production button game and enhance the interest of the game.

Next, in FIG. 50 (ff), the selection advance notice effect proceeds in the same variation display as in FIG. 50 (dd), and the player selects and determines an arbitrary (center) character C203 within a predetermined selectable period. Show the scene. Further, the execution mode of the selection notice after FIG. 50 (ff) differs depending on the type of the selection notice being executed (FIGS. 51 (ii) and (jj)). In FIG. 50 (ii), in the same variation display as in FIG. 50 (ff), the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state, and the character A201 is displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state. Indicates a scene (result display effect) in which (specific image) is displayed. Further, by displaying the character "correct answer" on the second result display unit 209, it is shown that the selection operation by the player is the correct answer. The variable display in which the result display effect shown in FIG. 50 (ii) is executed is regarded as the target variation in the selection notice (continuous effect). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the reduction effect is executed, the process shifts to the next variable display, and when the result display effect is executed, the variable display indicates the possibility of a big hit by the selection notice. It is said to be fluctuating.

Next, FIG. 51 (kk) finishes the selection advance notice effect in the same variable display following the result display effect shown in FIG. 50 (ii), and shifts to the effect symbol game effect (reach effect in this embodiment). Show the scene that was done. Since the character A201 (specific image) is displayed by the selection notice in this effect symbol game effect (reach effect), there is a relatively high possibility that the character A201 (specific image) will be a big hit. Then, FIG. 51 (mm) shows a scene in which the jackpot symbol (specific mode) in which the three effect symbols are the same [555] is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect (reach effect) shown in FIG. 55 (kk). Is shown. That is, the result of the hit / fail judgment in the target variation is a big hit.

On the other hand, in FIG. 50 (jj), in the same variation display as in FIG. 50 (ff), the character C203 arbitrarily selected by the player is in the open state, and the character B202 is displayed on the first result display unit 208 in the open state. Indicates a scene (result display effect) in which (non-specific image) is displayed. In addition, the second result display unit 209 displays the characters "Here it is" to indicate that the selection operation by the player is incorrect. The variable display in which the result display effect shown in FIG. 50 (jj) is executed is regarded as the target variation in the selection notice (continuous effect).

Next, FIG. 51 (ll) finishes the selection advance notice effect in the same variable display following the result display effect shown in FIG. 50 (jj), and shifts to the effect symbol game effect (reach effect in this embodiment). Show the scene that was done. In this effect symbol game effect (reach effect), since the character B201 (non-specific image) is displayed (the specific image is not displayed) by the selection notice, the possibility of becoming a big hit is relatively low. Then, in FIG. 51 (nn), as a result of the effect symbol game effect (reach effect) shown in FIG. 55 (ll), at least one of the three effect symbols is different [525] The out-of-order symbol (non-specific mode) is stopped. Shows the displayed scene. In other words, the result of the hit / fail judgment in the target variation is out of order.

Although not shown, even if the character A201 (specific image) is displayed in the selection notice, the off-design may be stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect, and the character B202 (non-specific) may be displayed in the selection notice. Even when the image) is displayed, the jackpot symbol may be stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect. Further, although not shown, the selection notice of this embodiment is executed in the variable display of four consecutive effect symbols at the maximum, and each time the variable display is switched (shifted), the reduction effect (change effect, re-production) is performed. By executing the selection effect), only one character C203 to be displayed (to be selected) is displayed in the target variation. In this way, when the number of characters C203 to be selected is less than or equal to a specific number (1 in this embodiment) as a result of executing the reduction effect in the selection notice, the result display effect is always (100%). Character A201 (specific image) may be set to be displayed. As a result, it is possible to raise the expectation of the player to generate the reduced effect and to increase the motivation to participate in the effect button game. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game. Further, also in the selection notice of this embodiment, the character A201 (specific image) is set to be a big hit with a high possibility even if it is not displayed, and the character C is selected. It is set so that the smaller the number of characters C is, the higher the possibility that the character A201 (specific image) is displayed.

[Other aspects]
In the above-described embodiment, the player selects an arbitrary character C203 (selection target image) by operating the effect button 63b, and the selection is confirmed by operating the effect button 63a. Then, at the time of the operation of confirming the selection, the result display effect or the decrease effect (change effect, reselection effect) is executed. The timing for executing the reduction effect (change effect, reselection effect) instead of such an aspect may be the time of the selection operation by operating the effect button 63b. As a result, when an operation is performed to select an arbitrary character C203 (selection target image), a sudden decrease effect (change effect, reselection effect) is generated, so that it is possible to provide an effect that is unexpected to the player. It is possible to enhance the interest.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an effect of changing the character C203 (selection target image), an effect of reducing the number of characters C203 (selection target image) has been described. However, the effect of changing the character C203 (selection target image) is not limited to such an aspect. For example, there may be an effect of displaying a change image at a predetermined timing to increase the number of character C203 (selection target image), or display mode (shape, pattern, color, addition) of character C203 (selection target image). There may be an effect in which the decoration) changes. In addition, depending on the mode of this change, the possibility of becoming a big hit may be different.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, either the character A201 (specific image) or the character B202 (non-specific image) is displayed in the result display effect in the selection notice. Instead of such an aspect, the character A201 (specific image) may be displayed on the result display unit, or only the background image may be displayed without displaying the character A201 (specific image).

Further, even if the character A201 (specific image) includes a plurality of characters having different shapes, patterns, colors, additional decorations, etc., and the character A201 (specific image) is displayed, any character A201 (specific image) is displayed. ) May be displayed, which may indicate a different possibility of becoming a big hit. Similarly, the character B202 (non-specific image) may also include a plurality of characters having different shapes, patterns, colors, additional decorations, and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been exemplified by applying the present invention to one type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. It is not limited to this. For example, a type in which the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area as a probability change operation port, and whether or not the probability variation function is activated depends on whether or not the game ball passes through the specific area during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko gaming machine. Alternatively, if a specific area is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game makes a specific area. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko machine of one type and two types in which a big hit game is executed as a big hit. Further, in the present invention, not only the pachinko gaming machine but also a game coin as a game medium is inserted, and then a plurality of rotating cylinders (reel) are rotated based on a predetermined game starting operation, and the plurality of rotating cylinders are rotated. The present invention also applies to a spinning machine (slot machine) capable of giving a predetermined privilege based on a display mode of a symbol indicated by the plurality of stopped spinning machines. Can be applied.

[others]
Further, the configuration of the above-mentioned gaming machine may be as follows.
(1-1) The first game machine is
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
When the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered, and a special game execution means.
A game effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine equipped with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input.
As the game effect, there is a selection effect of selecting one from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means.
The selection effect is
As a result of selecting any of the selection target images based on the input to the input means, either a result display effect of displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image, or based on the input to the input means. With the effect of selecting the selection target image, the number of selection target images is reduced and the selection target image is displayed again.
When the reselection effect is executed as the selection effect, the result display effect can be executed thereafter.

According to such a gaming machine, the player is provided with an input means for inputting a predetermined input, and has a selection effect for performing the effect using the input means as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. ing. Then, the selection effect includes a result display effect of displaying a specific image or a non-specific image as a result of selecting one of the selection target images from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means, and input to the input means. It has a reselection effect that reduces the number of selection target images and displays the selection target image again without displaying the result based on, and if the reselection effect is executed, the result display effect is executed after that. Make it possible. As a result, when the selection effect is executed, the result display effect of displaying the specific image or the non-specific image is executed based on the input to the input means, and the selection target image is reduced and the selection can be performed again. There are cases where the reselection effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest by the unexpected game effect.

(1-2) Further, the first and second gaming machines are the first and first gaming machines.
The specific image shows a higher possibility of executing the special game than the non-specific image.
The game production execution means
In the selection effect, performing the result display effect after executing the reselection effect has a higher possibility of displaying the specific image than performing the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. It is characterized by that.

According to such a gaming machine, when a specific image is displayed in the selection effect, it is more likely that the special game is more feasible than displaying a non-specific image, and the reselection effect is shown in the selection effect. The result display effect is more likely to be displayed in the result display effect than the result display effect is performed without executing the reselection effect. As a result, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs the input to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the reselection effect is executed, the display of the specific image, and eventually, the specific image is displayed. It is possible to further raise expectations for special games and enhance the interest in games.

(1-3) Further, the first-third gaming machines are the first-one or first-two gaming machines.
The game production execution means
In the selection effect, the reselection effect can be executed a plurality of times.
The more the selection target image is reduced by the reselection effect, the higher the possibility that the specific image will be displayed in the subsequent result display effect.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to execute a reselection effect a plurality of times in the selection effect, and as the number of selected images decreases due to the reselection effect, a specific image is displayed in the result display effect executed thereafter. It is highly probable. As a result, when the reselection effect is executed a plurality of times in the selection effect, it is possible to further increase the expectation of the player to display the specific image (execution of the special game) each time.

Further, the smaller the number of selectable images to be selected, the higher the possibility that a specific image will be displayed in the result display effect executed thereafter. Further, in the reselection effect, there may be an effect mode in which the selection target image is reduced and an effect mode in which the selection target image is not reduced. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the game entertainment when the reselection effect is executed.

(1-4) Further, the first to fourth gaming machines are the first to third gaming machines.
The game production execution means
When the result display effect is executed after the number of images to be selected becomes a specific number by the reselection effect, the specific image is displayed in the result display effect.

According to such a gaming machine, when the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect and the number of images to be selected reaches a specific number, the specific image is always displayed in the result display effect executed thereafter. As a result, when the reselection effect is executed based on the input to the input means, the game is performed with the expectation that the number of images to be selected will be a specific number. Further, when the number of images to be selected reaches a specific number, the display of the specific images is determined in advance at that time, so that it is possible to enhance the taste of the selection effect and enhance the game entertainment. The specific number may be one or a plurality of two or more.

(1-5) Further, the 1st to 5th gaming machines are the first to 1-4 gaming machines.
The game production execution means
The selection effect is characterized in that the reselection effect is not executed when there is no input to the input means.

According to such a gaming machine, when the selection effect is executed, if the player does not input to the input means, the reselection effect is not executed. That is, unless the input is input to the input means, the reselection effect that reduces the selection target image and increases the display possibility of the specific image is not executed. As a result, when there is an input instruction to the input means in the selection effect, it is possible to increase the motivation of the player to participate in the effect using the input means and enhance the interest of the game.

Further, the configuration of the above-mentioned gaming machine may be as follows.
(2-1) The second gaming machine is
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A variable entry port that can be changed to a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter.
When the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered, and a special game execution means.
A game effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine equipped with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input.
As the game effect, there is a selection effect of selecting one from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means.
The selection effect is
As a result of selecting one of the selection target images based on the input to the input means, the result display effect that the specific image may be displayed or the specific image may not be displayed, and based on the input to the input means. Along with the effect of selecting one of the selection target images, the reselection effect of reducing the number of selection target images and displaying the selection target again is provided.
When the reselection effect is executed as the selection effect, the result display effect can be executed thereafter.
The specific image shows a higher possibility of executing the special game than the non-specific image.
The game production execution means
In the selection effect, performing the result display effect after executing the reselection effect has a higher possibility of displaying the specific image than performing the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. It is characterized by that.

According to such a gaming machine, the player is provided with an input means for inputting a predetermined input, and has a selection effect for performing the effect using the input means as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. ing. Then, the selection effect may display a specific image as a result of selecting one of the selection target images from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means, or may not display the specific image. And a reselection effect that reduces the number of selection target images and displays the selection target image again without displaying the result based on the input to the input means, and when the reselection effect is executed, After that, the result display effect can be executed. As a result, when the result display effect that may display a specific image is executed based on the input to the input means when the selection effect is executed, the selection target image is reduced and the selection can be performed again. There are cases where the reselection effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest by the unexpected game effect.

In the case of "not displaying a specific image", an image (other character) other than the specific image (specific character) may be displayed, or a predetermined character is displayed only in the background display in the specific area. It doesn't have to be. Further, another configuration may be added to this configuration.

Further, the configuration of the above-mentioned gaming machine may be as follows.
(3-1) The 3-1st gaming machine is
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
When the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered, and a special game execution means.
A game effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine equipped with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input.
As the game effect, there is a selection effect of selecting one from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means.
The selection effect is
As a result of selecting any of the selection target images based on the input to the input means, either a result display effect of displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image, or based on the input to the input means. With the effect of selecting the selection target image of, the selection target image is changed and the selection target image is displayed again.
When the reselection effect is executed as the selection effect, the result display effect can be executed thereafter.
The specific image shows a higher possibility of executing the special game than the non-specific image.
The game production execution means
When the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect, the possibility of displaying the specific image in the subsequent result display effect differs depending on the change mode of the reselection effect.

According to such a gaming machine, the player is provided with an input means for inputting a predetermined input, and has a selection effect for performing the effect using the input means as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. ing. Then, the selection effect includes a result display effect of displaying a specific image or a non-specific image as a result of selecting one of the selection target images from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means, and input to the input means. If the reselection effect is performed by changing the selection target image and displaying the selection target image again without displaying the result based on the above, the result display effect can be executed after that. And. In addition, when displaying a specific image in the selection effect, it shows a higher possibility of executing a special game than displaying a non-specific image, and in the selection effect, the result display effect is performed after the reselection effect is executed. Is to display a specific image with a higher possibility in the result display effect than to perform the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. Further, when the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect, the possibility of displaying the specific image in the subsequent result display effect differs depending on the change mode of the selection target image.

As a result, when the selection effect is executed, the result display effect that may display a specific image is executed based on the input to the input means, and the selection target image changes and the selection is made again. There are cases where the reselection effect that is possible is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest by the unexpected game effect. Further, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs the input to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the reselection effect is executed, the player inputs according to the mode of the change. Since the specific image is displayed, it is possible to further increase the expectation for the display of the specific image and, by extension, the special game, and enhance the interest of the game. Here, as the "change mode of the reselection effect", for example, the number of selection target images is changed (increase or decrease), the size of the selection target image is changed (large or small), or the display mode is changed. (Pattern, color, pattern), or a combination of these to change.

(3-2) Further, the 3-2nd gaming machine is the 3-1th gaming machine.
The game production execution means
In the selection effect, performing the result display effect after executing the reselection effect has a higher possibility of displaying the specific image than performing the result display effect without executing the reselection effect. It is characterized by that.

According to such a gaming machine, in the selection effect, it is more likely that the result display effect is performed after the reselection effect is executed than the result display effect is performed without executing the reselection effect. It displays a specific image by gender. As a result, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs the input to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the reselection effect is executed, the display of the specific image, and eventually, the specific image is displayed. It is possible to further raise expectations for special games and enhance the interest in games.

(3-3) Further, the 3rd-3rd gaming machine is the 3-1 or 3-2 gaming machine.
The reselection effect changes the display mode of the image to be selected.

According to such a gaming machine, the display mode of the selected image is changed by the reselection effect. As a result, the player can recognize that the selected image has changed due to the reselection effect, and can increase the expectation for displaying the specific image in the result display effect executed thereafter.

(3-4) Further, the 3-4th gaming machines are the 3-1 to 3-3 gaming machines.
It has a plurality of display modes of the selection target image that can be changed by the reselection effect.
The possibility of displaying the specific image in the subsequent result display effect differs depending on the display mode of the selected image after the change.

According to such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of display modes after the change of the selection target image that changes due to the reselection effect, the reselection effect is executed, and the display mode of the selection target image changes depending on which display mode. It is assumed that the displayability of the specific image in the result display effect executed after that is different. As a result, it is possible to increase the expectation of the player for the change mode when the reselection effect is executed, and to change the expectation for the display of the specific image depending on the change mode. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as another configuration, "a special game is executed by a specific image having a plurality of images (first specific image, second specific image, third specific image, etc.) as specific images and displayed in the result display effect. It may be characterized by showing different possibilities. "

Further, the configuration of the above-mentioned gaming machine may be as follows.
(4-1) The 4-1st gaming machine is
A starting port where a game ball can enter and
An acquired information storage means capable of storing a plurality of acquired information acquired based on the entry into the starting port, and
An identification information display means that fluctuates and displays the identification information based on the acquisition information stored in the acquisition information storage means.
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
When the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered, and a special game execution means.
A game effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine equipped with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input.
As the game effect, there is a selection effect of selecting one from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means.
The selection effect is
It is an effect indicating that the result of the variable display of the specific identification information may be a specific result, and the effect can be started according to the variable display of the identification information before the variable display of the specific identification information (preliminary effect). Is),
Moreover, based on the result display effect of displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image as a result of selecting any of the selection target images based on the input to the input means, and the input to the input means. It has a reselection effect of changing the selection target image and displaying the selection target image again in accordance with the effect of selecting one of the selection target images.
The variation display of the predetermined identification information indicating the possibility that the selection effect may result in a specific result is a variation display of the identification information in which the result display effect is executed.
When the reselection effect is executed along with the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the identification information that starts after that is regarded as the variable display of the specific identification information.
When the result display effect is executed in association with the variable display of the identification information, the variable display of the identification information is the variable display of the specific identification information.

According to such a gaming machine, as a gaming effect, there is a selection effect in which the effect is performed based on the input to the input means. The selection effect is an effect indicating that the result of the variable display of the specific identification information (also referred to as “target variation”) may be a specific result, and the identification information before the variable display of the specific identification information. It is possible to start the production according to the variable display of. That is, the selection effect is a so-called pre-effect (look-ahead effect), and a specific image or a non-specific image is selected as a result of selecting one of the selection target images from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means. It has a result display effect to be displayed and a reselection effect of changing the selection target image and displaying the selection target image again without displaying the result based on the input to the input means. Further, when the reselection effect and the result display effect can be executed in the continuous variable display of different identification information and the reselection effect is executed in the variable display of the predetermined identification information, the variable display of the predetermined identification information is performed. Is not the target variation, but the selection effect is continued until the subsequent variation display of the identification information, and when the result display effect is executed in the variation display of the predetermined identification information, the variation display of the predetermined identification information is the target. It will fluctuate.

As a result, when the selection effect is executed, it is possible to predict to which identification information the variable display will continue depending on whether the reselection effect is executed or the result display effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation for the display of a specific image in the result display effect. Further, the "selection effect" can be executed over a continuous variation display of a plurality of identification information including the target variation, and the larger the number of variation displays of the identification information on which the selection effect is executed, the more the result display. It is possible to assume that there is a high possibility that a specific image will be displayed in the production, that is, a special game will be executed. In addition, "selective production" is also referred to as "continuous production (continuous pre-production)".

(4-2) Further, when the reselection effect is executed as the selection effect in the 4-1th gaming machine, the 4-2th gaming machine can subsequently execute the result display effect. To do
The specific image is characterized in that it shows a higher possibility of executing the special game than the non-specific image.

According to such a gaming machine, when a reselection effect is executed as a selection effect, a result display effect is executed after that, and when a specific image is displayed in the selection effect, a non-specific image is displayed. Is also considered to show a high possibility as a feasibility of a special game. As a result, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs the input to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the reselection effect is executed, the display of the specific image, and eventually, the specific image is displayed. It is possible to further raise expectations for special games and enhance the interest in games.

(4-3) Further, the 4th-3rd gaming machine is a 4-1 or 4-2th gaming machine.
The game production execution means
When the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect, the possibility of displaying the specific image in the subsequent result display effect differs depending on the change mode of the reselection effect.

According to such a gaming machine, when the reselection effect is executed in the selection effect, the possibility of displaying the specific image in the subsequent result display effect differs depending on the change mode of the selection target image. As a result, when the selection effect is executed, the player inputs the input to the input means in anticipation of the display of the specific image, and when the reselection effect is executed, the mode of change thereof. Since the specific image is displayed according to the above, it is possible to further increase the expectation for the display of the specific image and, by extension, the special game, and enhance the interest of the game.

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Claims (2)

Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
When the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result, a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered, and a special game execution means.
A game effect execution means for executing a predetermined game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine equipped with an input means for a player to perform a predetermined input.
As the game effect, there is a selection effect of selecting one from a plurality of selection target images based on the input to the input means.
The selection effect is an effect that can be executed after displaying a plurality of selection target images and making any selection target image selectable based on the input to the input means.
As a result of selecting any of the selection target images based on the input to the input means, a result display effect of displaying a specific image or a non-specific image different from the specific image, and
Along with the effect of selecting one of the selection target images based on the input to the input means, the number of selection target images is reduced and the selection target image is displayed again, and any of the selection target images are displayed based on the input to the input means. A reduction effect that allows you to select the image to be selected, and
After making any selection target image selectable based on the input to the input means, the selection target image is displayed again without changing the number of selection target images, and based on the input to the input means. It has a reselection effect that makes it possible to select any of the images to be selected.
As the selection effect, the result display effect is executed without executing the reduction effect and the reselection effect, the result display effect is executed after the reduction effect is executed, and the reselection effect is performed. There is a case where the result display effect is executed after the execution, and there is a case where the result display effect is executed.
The game production execution means
In the selection effect, the case where the result display effect is performed after the reduction effect is executed has a higher possibility of displaying the specific image than the case where the result display effect is performed without executing the reduction effect. Is supposed to be
A gaming machine characterized in that the specific image shows a higher possibility of executing the special game than the non-specific image. In the selection effect, if any of the images to be selected is not selected by the input to the input means during the selectable period based on the input to the input means, the reselection effect is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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