JP6921394B2 - 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 a symbol is variablely displayed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the starting port and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a predetermined benefit can be given to the player. Those who play games are known. In this type of gaming machine, there are those that execute a gaming effect such as changing the display mode of the background image or displaying a predetermined character image in accordance with the variable display of the symbol. Further, as such a background image or a character image, a plurality of types of background images or character images having different display modes are provided, and by displaying these in a predetermined order or randomly, the display mode of the game effect is changed. Is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-82215

Patent Document 1 includes a probability variation mode, a time saving mode, and a latent mode as display modes having different display modes, and describes that these modes are set according to a gaming state and a type of jackpot. However, since the transition timing and end timing of these game modes are executed at timings that can be easily predicted by the player, it is difficult to enhance the interest of the game even if the transition of the game modes occurs. Further, in such a situation, there is a possibility that the motivation to play may be reduced because a specific display mode (for example, a probability variation mode) is not executed at a predetermined time.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to diversify the transition timing of the display mode of the game production and improve the game entertainment.

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 game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
As the effect mode of the game effect, there are a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, and the plurality of effect modes have different display modes.
A specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode is provided.
As the execution condition of the specific effect mode, it has a first execution condition and a second execution condition different from the first execution condition.
The game effect executing means is supposed to execute the specific effect mode when any execution condition is satisfied.
As the end condition of the specific effect mode, it has a first end condition and a second end condition different from the first end condition.
The game effect executing means is supposed to end the specific effect mode and execute another effect mode when any of the end conditions is satisfied.
When the first execution condition is satisfied and the specific display mode is executed, the process is terminated by the first end condition, and when the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific display mode is executed, the specific display mode is executed. By terminating according to the second termination condition,
The specific effect mode is characterized in that it can be executed over a plurality of times of variable display of the identification information until the end condition determined corresponding to the satisfied execution condition is satisfied.

According to such a gaming machine, a game effect executing means for executing a game effect according to a variable display of identification information is provided, and as the effect mode of the game effect, a plurality of effect modes having different display modes including a specific effect mode are provided. have. In addition, it has a plurality of execution conditions as execution conditions for executing the specific effect mode, and the specific effect mode is executed when any of the execution conditions is satisfied. As a result, the transition pattern to the specific effect mode is diversified, the feasibility of the specific effect mode is enhanced, and the execution time of the specific effect mode can be made difficult for the player to predict. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.
Further, the gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention.
The specific effect mode determining means includes a time determining means for determining a timing for determining the timing for performing the execution determination.
The first execution condition is satisfied by determining that the specific effect mode is to be executed in the execution determination performed at the time determined by the timing determination means.
The second execution condition is characterized in that it is satisfied by executing the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to diversify the transition timing of the display mode of the gaming effect and improve the gaming interest.

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

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

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

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

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

The game board 2 is 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. Further, the game board 2 is also provided with a decorative board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) capable of emitting various lights according to the situation of the game.

An image display device 7, which is an aspect of the effect display means, is provided near the center of the game area 3. The image display device 7 of this embodiment is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and the effect symbol display area 7b on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed on the display screen 7a. (Also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) and a background display area 7c on which a background image constituting the background of the display screen 7a is displayed are provided. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display 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. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, left / right, diagonal direction, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, the scroll display is performed in the vertical direction. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). ..

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9". Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, it is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later. The display result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, The result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment (also simply referred to as “win / fail judgment”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are displayed in a variable manner is, in principle, "left → right → middle". It should be noted that 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, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as a "small hit production symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. The effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b is observed and grasped.

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

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the above-mentioned effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect executed in association with the hit game, and a waiting game for customers Demo production etc. are displayed. In addition, in the production pattern game production, the hit game production, and the demonstration production, in addition to the production symbols such as numbers, various production images other than the production symbols such as the background image and the character image are 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 display of the first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The number of memories of the second special figure hold displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, above the center decorative body 10, an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED is provided and can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. There is.

Further, a 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 hitting, and the movable decorative member 14 is movable. The decorative member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member becomes visible. As a result, the player raises the expectation for hitting.

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 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. 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 prize-winning device 36 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 37. Can be changed to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. 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 stores the sub control board 90 is stored on the storage case for the image control board or the like. A case is provided. Further, a payout control board case for accommodating the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for accommodating the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the sound control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect control means (effect execution means) that controls various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding device or member (effect means) for the 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. This can display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it is possible that a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. , 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 this 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 sub-control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c and a first effect button detection switch 63c that detect that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.). 2 The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are also collectively referred to as simply "effect button detection switch".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on a "special symbol hit / fail judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and a big hit when a big hit occurs. The type of is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "fluctuation pattern information") ". The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the 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 a combination in which each function of the probability variation function for a special symbol, the probability variation function for a normal symbol, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function is activated or inactive. ing. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called the "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is called the "normal state (also called the" low probability state "). ". In the high probability state, the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing judgment is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the hit judgment table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged as a big hit is larger than that in the normal state. A hit / fail judgment is made using the judgment table (see FIG. 8 (A)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the special symbol will be a big hit (the stop symbol will be the jackpot symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by right-handed striking. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, in the high base state, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which normally triggers the judgment of whether or not the symbol is correct, the game ball is hit right to enter the second starting port 21, rather than hitting left. However, a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained. In this state, the launch direction indicator 47 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner to notify the right gaming area that the launch should be performed.

On the other hand, in a low base state such as a high accuracy low base state or a low accuracy low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the ball into the first starting port 20 than to enter the ball into the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, in the low base state, by hitting left to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20, a larger number of starting balls (opportunity to judge whether the special symbol is correct or not) can be obtained than by hitting right. Can be done. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the firing direction indicator 47 should be launched to the left game area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Starting port sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). ). If the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol 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). When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process is completed, and when the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure 1 Whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) is less than 4 (upper limit number). Is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), the process is completed, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (YES in S310), the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is reached. Add "1" to (S311).

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

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

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

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

Next, in S318, game information (pre-judgment information) related to the result of the pre-judgment by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches the jackpot determination value (win / fail information) , 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. And set the command in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). As the 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, whether the information is related to a big hit, what kind of big hit is, and what is the fluctuation pattern. The sub-control unit 90 can identify the command. Further, in this embodiment, in addition to this, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry command, whether or not the acquired special figure 2 acquisition random number becomes a big hit when it is determined in a high probability state, and a low probability. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged by the state. As a result, the sub-control unit 90 stores the received special figure 2 start entry command as a hold (effect hold information), predetermines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines whether or not the command is successful in a low probability state. It is possible to determine whether or not the effect hold information determined to be a big hit is stored in.

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

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

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

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

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

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 14 after the start-in ball game process (S206). In the normal figure operation process (S207), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The process (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The operation status of the normal diagram 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 judged whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time saving state (hit) among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (C). Based on the low-probability normal figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be a miss (NO in S605), the stop display is missed. Determine the normal symbol (the symbol that is out of the ordinary symbol) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined to be a hit (per normal figure) in S605 (YES in S605), the normal symbol per stop display (design per normal figure) is determined (S607), and the normal 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 it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end processing per normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag per normal figure is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the movable member 23) in the non-time reduction state, and is set to "0" in the non-time reduction state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second start port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal symbol operation process (FIG. 13).
[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 20, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

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

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

On the other hand, if the end flag for hitting the normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed, so that the hit in the normal figure is hit. The end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal 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). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation process (S207), the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (first big prize device 31 and second big prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and they are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the special figure operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the special figure operation status is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103). When the special symbol operation status is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105) during the special symbol change processing (S1104), the special symbol operation status is "4" for the special symbol confirmation process (S1106). If (S1101, S1103, S1105 are both NO, S1107 is YES), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a big hit game, and special figure operation status is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105). , S1107 are all NO), and special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed respectively. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). ). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry of balls into the first starting port 20, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the process of setting the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the execution of the demo screen for waiting for customers) is in progress (S1211), and if the process is in progress (YES in S1211), the process is performed. If it is finished and processing is not in progress (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). Then, if the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the variation is made with reference to the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the portion of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 that corresponds to the non-time saving state and small hit). Pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in this embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S1713), that is, when it is a 2R fourth jackpot (short hit), the time saving table for 2R jackpot in the time saving state (time saving among the fluctuation pattern tables shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the short hit (S1715). Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P15 is selected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, in the V validity period setting process (S2109), even when the 15R second and third jackpots are hit, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be valid (first period). However, as another aspect, in the case of the 15R second and third big hits, the first period may not be set in the V round. That is, in the case of the 15R second and third big hits, the V round may be set in the second period. In the big hit game related to the 15R 2nd and 3rd big hits, the opening time of the 2nd big winning opening 35 is set to 0.1 seconds, which is an extremely short time, so that the game ball enters the 2nd big winning opening 35. The possibility is extremely low, but if you set it in the second period, the V flag will not turn on even if you should hit the ball. This makes it possible to prevent the V flag from being turned on illegally or the V flag from being turned on due to a rare entry. In this embodiment, the 1st round and the 2nd round are defined as V rounds, and the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is enabled in the V rounds, but the location of the V rounds does not have to be limited to this.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the hold ball number command determines that the number of special figure hold balls has increased or decreased based on the received hold ball number command, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 responds accordingly. The display contents of the effect hold display area (first effect hold display area 9c, second effect hold display area 9d) are updated. Specifically, for example, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 increases by 1 from "3" to "4", the first production hold 9a corresponding to the increased number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 "4" is set. It is additionally displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. In addition, when the number of special figure 1 reserved balls is reduced by 1 from "2" to "1" (that is, when the first special figure hold is exhausted), the left end of the first effect hold display area 9c (special figure 1 hold). The first effect hold 9a displayed at the location corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is deleted, or the variable hold display area (not shown) is moved to display, and the display is accompanied by this. , The first effect hold 9a displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left. On the other hand, the display contents of the second effect hold 9b (second special figure hold) can be updated in the same manner as the first effect hold 9a (first special figure hold).

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

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

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 49. 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 S4011. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4011 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 and the information is restored based on the data backed up in the RAM. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters.

Further, in S4011, as will be described in detail later, a timing determination process for determining the timing for performing execution determination is performed (S4011), and the process shifts to the process of S4004. This "execution determination" is a determination for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode described later. In addition, S4001 to S4003 and S4011 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that. Therefore, the timing determination process (S4011) is executed when the power is turned on or when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like and then the power is restored. 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. Of 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. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). ). 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. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process (S4303) is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process, and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Time determination process]
The timing determination process (S4011) determines the timing for executing the execution determination for executing the specific effect mode (specific mode described later) at the time of turning on the power and at another timing described later. It is a process for. As shown in FIG. 43, in the timing determination process (S4011), the execution determination flag is first turned off (S4601). The "execution judgment flag" is a flag that is turned on in the period until the time for performing the execution judgment is reached when the time judgment is executed and the predetermined time is determined as the time for performing the execution judgment. Is. That is, it is a flag in which the time for determining the execution is fixed and the time for determining the execution is set (turned on) in the unarrival period.

In this embodiment, if the power is cut off and then the power is restored (double power) during the period when the execution judgment flag is ON (in the period before the execution judgment time comes), the execution judgment is once made. The flag is turned off, and the timing determination for determining the timing for performing the execution determination is performed again. If the execution determination flag is already OFF when the timing determination process is performed, the execution determination flag is left OFF and the process proceeds.

Next, when it is determined whether the value of the specific mode counting counter is "0" (S4602) and the value of the specific mode counting counter is "0" (YES in S4602), it is for the initial value shown in FIG. Set the judgment timing determination table of (S4603), and shift to the processing of S4605. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4602 that the value of the specific mode counting counter is not "0", that is, is 1 or more (NO in S4602), the determination timing determination table for the second and subsequent times shown in FIG. 50 is set ( S4604), shift to the processing of S4605.

Here, the specific mode counting counter is a counter that counts the number of executions of the specific mode (specific effect mode) among the effect modes set in the gaming machine. Further, every time the effect mode shifts from another effect mode (for example, a normal mode) to a specific mode, the count value of the "specific mode count counter" is added by "1". In this embodiment, the count value of the "specific mode counting counter" is reset and returned to the initial value ("0") at a predetermined timing (ram clear, jackpot occurrence). Further, as shown in FIG. 50, in the present embodiment, when the count value of the "specific mode count counter" is the initial value ("0"), the count value is "1" or more (that is, at least once). It is more likely that a larger number of times will be selected as the specified number of times for the determination time than when the specific mode is executed and no big hit or power failure reset has occurred thereafter).

Therefore, when the count value is equal to or greater than the specific number of times (“1” or more), there is a higher possibility that a smaller specified number of times is selected as the determination time than when the count value is less than the specific number of times. It should be noted that the smaller the specified number of times is selected, the shorter the period until the determination time arrives is likely to be, and the larger the specified number of times is selected, the longer the period until the determination time is reached is likely to be. However, if a big hit occurs in the middle of the period until the determination time arrives (execution determination flag is ON), the determination time is set again.

Next, in S4605, based on the judgment timing determination table set in S4603 or S4604, a timing determination for determining the timing for performing the execution determination is performed (S4605), and then the determination timing determined by the timing determination (execution determination is performed). Time), that is, the "specified number of times" is set in the judgment time counter (S4606), then the execution judgment flag is turned ON (S4607), and the process is completed. Here, the specified number of times determined by the time determination is the number of times of variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol). For example, when 300 times is selected (determined) as the specified number of times by the time determination, after that, When the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is executed 300 times, the execution determination is made. If the execution determination flag such as the occurrence of a big hit is turned off during this period, the execution determination is not performed (it is performed at another time).

Further, the "judgment time counter" is used to judge whether or not the number of times of variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) has been performed a specified number of times, and the value (specified number of times) set in the judgment time counter is , "1" is subtracted each time the variation display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is executed, and when the value of the determination timing counter becomes "0" (except in a predetermined case), the execution determination is made. If it is determined in this execution determination that the specific mode (specific effect mode) is to be executed, the effect mode is set to the specific mode. Further, the probability of determining that the specific mode is executed in the execution determination is a predetermined probability.

[Received command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45. In the reception command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the start entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and when it is determined that the start entry command has not been received (NO in S4395). , When it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the process shifts to the S4401 process, the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed, and the process shifts to the S4401 process. 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. Numerical value, fluctuation pattern Random value, game information such as fluctuation pattern information), special symbol type (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) and special symbol hold ball when sending and receiving start input command (command generation) Depending on the number, the sub-control board 90 is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM in a shift memory format.

For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the number of reserved balls "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way 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”. The means for making a determination based on the acquired information on the sub-control board (sub-control unit) is also referred to as a "determination execution 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 effect mode setting process described later is performed. Perform (S4408), then perform the variable effect start processing (S4402) described later, and shift to the processing of S4403. On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process shifts to the processing of S4406 without performing the effect mode setting process and the variation effect start process. In S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the specific mode termination process described later is performed (S4409). ), The variable effect end process for stopping and displaying the effect symbol and ending the variable effect (S4404) is performed, the second execution condition setting process described later is performed (S4410), and the process proceeds to S4405. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the processing of S4405 is performed without performing the specific mode end processing, the fluctuation effect end processing, and the second execution condition setting processing. Transition.

Here, 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. 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 (S4405), and if it determines that a jackpot game-related command has been received (YES in S4405), it depends on the type of command received. The jackpot game-related production processing is performed (S4406), and the process shifts to the processing of S4411.

In the jackpot game-related effect processing, for example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and the round is started. If it is a command, set a round effect command that specifies the round effect according to the round specified based on the command in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command. Set the ending effect command that specifies the ending effect 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.

Further, the processes of S4411 to S4414 are the processes executed when any of the above-mentioned jackpot game-related commands is received (for example, when the opening command is received) (processes executed when the jackpot is reached). be. In S4411, the value of the specific mode count counter is reset (S4411), then the execution judgment flag is turned off (S4412), then the first execution condition flag is turned off (S4413), and then the second execution condition flag is set. It turns off (S4414) and shifts to the processing of S4407. As a result, when a big hit occurs, the situation is reset (due to the execution determination flag OFF) even during the specified rotation speed counting before the determination time. Further, even if the second specific mode is being executed after the ST mode or the time saving mode, which will be described later, is being executed, that is, even if the specific mode is executed by displaying the predetermined number of rotations fluctuating, the big hit is achieved. When it occurs, the situation is reset (due to the second execution condition flag OFF). 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).

Next, the effect mode setting process (S4408) will be described with reference to FIG. 46. The effect mode setting process is a process executed based on receiving a fluctuation start command from the main control unit 80, and mainly displays the display mode on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit 7b) in a plurality of effect modes. This is a process for setting a predetermined effect mode selected from among them. Here, in this embodiment, as the effect mode, the normal mode set in the low accuracy low base state, the ST mode set in the high accuracy high base state, the time saving mode set in the low accuracy high base state, and the high accuracy It has a non-notification mode set in a low base state, a specific mode (specific effect mode) set in a low accuracy low base state, and a second specific mode.

Further, as shown in FIG. 52, the display modes of the normal mode, the ST mode, the time saving mode, the specific mode, and the second specific mode are different from each other, and the player can see the display mode to play the game state. It is possible to grasp which game state is. FIG. 52A is a diagram showing a scene when the normal mode is set. The background 201 (character pattern of mountains and trees) for normal mode is displayed as the background pattern 200 of the display screen 7a (effect pattern display unit). Further, FIG. 52B is a diagram showing a scene when the time saving mode is set. A background 202 (a small number of humanoid character patterns) for the time saving mode is displayed as the background pattern 200 of the display screen 7a (effect pattern display unit). Further, the mode period display unit 207 indicating the remaining period of the time saving mode is displayed, and in this scene, the remaining period is set to execute the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) 50 times later. Further, a mode display unit 206 for notifying the game mode is provided on the upper part of the display screen 7a, and a "time saving mode" indicating the current effect mode (game mode) is displayed.

Further, FIG. 52 (c) is a diagram showing a scene when the ST mode is set. The ST mode background 203 (a large number of humanoid character patterns) is displayed as the background pattern 200 of the display screen 7a (effect pattern display unit). Further, the mode period display unit 207 indicating the remaining period of the ST mode is set to execute the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) 89 times after the remaining period. Further, the mode display unit 206 at the upper part of the display screen 7a displays "ST mode" indicating the current effect mode (game mode). The time saving mode and the ST mode are set immediately after the end of the big hit according to the game state after the end of the big hit game. The maximum setting period is 100 times for the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol). If a big hit is made again during this period, the time saving mode or the ST mode is set again after the big hit game is completed.

Further, FIG. 52 (d) is a diagram showing a scene when the second specific mode is set. As the background pattern 200 of the display screen 7a (effect pattern display unit), the background 204 for the second specific mode (character pattern in which a rock is placed in the middle of the road) is displayed. The background 204 for the second specific mode is a character pattern related to the background 205 for the specific mode, which will be described later, and the player sees the background 204 for the second specific mode and displays the background 205 for the specific mode. That is, it is possible to intuitively feel that a specific mode is about to occur. Further, in this mode, the mode period display unit is not provided, so that it is difficult to understand the occurrence timing of the specific mode, and it is possible to enhance the game interest for the transition to the specific mode. Further, the mode display unit 206 at the upper part of the display screen 7a displays a "second specific mode" indicating the current effect mode (game mode).

Further, FIG. 52 (e) is a diagram showing a scene when a specific mode (specific effect mode) is set. A background 205 for a specific mode (a character pattern in which a rock is placed in the middle of a road and a humanoid character runs on the road) is displayed as a background pattern 200 of the display screen 7a (effect pattern display unit). That is, the background 205 for the specific mode has a character pattern common to the background 204 for the second specific mode, and is a background pattern to which some characters (humanoid characters) are added. Also, in this mode as well, the mode period display unit is not provided, making it difficult to understand the end timing of the specific mode, raising expectations for the continuation of the specific mode, and diversifying the end timing to promote the game. Is supposed to be enhanced. It should be noted that this specific mode is an effect mode set after the end of the second specific mode, which is set after the end of the ST mode or the time saving mode. In addition, the second specific mode is supposed to end when the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol) is executed five times.

Next, the effect mode setting process for setting these effect modes will be described in detail. In the effect mode setting process (S4408), first, it is determined whether or not the second execution condition flag is ON (S4701). Here, the second execution condition flag is turned ON after the end of the ST mode (high accuracy high base state) or the end of the time saving mode (low accuracy high base state), that is, the setting of the second specific mode. Set. Then, the second execution condition flag is maintained in the ON state until the specific mode is set after the second specific mode, and is turned OFF when the specific mode ends a predetermined number of times, unless a big hit (or a power failure) occurs. NS.

When it is determined in S4701 that the second execution condition flag is not ON (S4701), then it is determined whether or not the execution determination flag is ON (S4702). When it is determined that the execution determination flag is ON, that is, it is in the middle of the process until the execution determination (YES in S4702), the value of the determination timing counter for determining the determination timing for performing the execution determination is subtracted by 1 (S4703). ), Move to the processing of S4704. In S4704, when it is determined whether or not the value of the determination time counter is "0" (S4704) and the value of the determination counter is not "0", that is, it is determined that it is not the time to make an execution determination (NO in S4704). Move to S4713 processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the determination counter is "0" (YES in S4704), the execution determination time has come, so the execution determination flag is turned off (S4705), and the process proceeds to S4706.

In S4706, it is determined whether or not the pre-effect (pre-reading effect) is being executed based on the pre-judgment (S4706), and if it is determined that the pre-effect is being executed (YES in S4706), the execution time of the execution judgment has come. Despite this, the process shifts to the processing of S4713 without making an execution judgment. This is because the possibility that the result of the hit / fail judgment will be a big hit (whether or not a big hit will occur) is executed by using the variable display of the effect symbols a plurality of times. This is because there is a possibility that the production mode of the pre-production is hindered and the reliability of the jackpot notified by the pre-production may be difficult to understand. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the execution time of the execution determination determined by the timing determination arrives during the execution of the pre-production, the execution determination is terminated without performing the execution determination. That is, it is treated in the same manner as when the execution determination is performed and it is determined that the specific mode is not executed.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4706 that the pre-effect is not being executed (NO in S4706), it is determined whether or not to execute the specific mode (specific effect mode) (S4707). In this execution determination, a random number (acquired value) acquired at a predetermined timing (for example, when a fluctuation start command is received) is used for determination, and it is determined that a specific mode is executed with a probability of 50%, which is also 50%. It is determined that the specific mode is not executed with a probability. The execution probability of the specific mode is not limited to such a probability, and the execution probability may be further lowered or further increased.

Next, in S4708, it is determined whether or not the execution determination result executes the specific mode (S4708), and if it is determined that the specific mode is not executed (NO in S4708), the process proceeds to S4713. On the other hand, when it is determined in the execution determination that the specific mode is to be executed (YES in S4708), "8" is set in the end determination counter (S4709), then the first execution condition flag is turned ON (S4710), and the processing of S4711 is performed. Move to. Here, when the determination time has arrived and the execution determination determines that the specific mode is to be executed and the specific mode is executed, that is, when the "first execution condition" is satisfied and the specific mode is executed, the specific period ( In this embodiment, the execution of the specific mode is confirmed (until the variable display is executed eight times), and the end determination is performed to determine whether to shift the specific mode to another production mode (normal mode) after the end of the specific period. It is supposed to be. Then, when it is determined in this end determination that the specific mode is terminated (shifted to the normal mode), the specific mode is terminated. The "end determination counter" determines whether or not this specific period has elapsed, and the counter value is subtracted by "1" each time the fluctuation display is terminated.

When it is determined in S4702 that the execution determination flag is not ON, that is, the specified rotation speed is not set by the timing determination (NO in S4702), then it is determined whether the first execution condition flag is ON (S4723). .. In S4723, when the first execution condition flag is ON, that is, when the first execution condition is satisfied and it is determined that the specific mode is being executed (S4724), the specific mode execution for executing the specific mode as the effect mode is executed. Set the command (S4724) and finish the process. This makes it possible to continue the specific mode. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4723 that the first execution condition flag is not ON (NO in S4723), the process proceeds to S4713.

In S4713, commands for executing the effect mode corresponding to the game state, for example, the normal mode execution command in the low accuracy low base state (normal state), and the time reduction mode in the low accuracy high base state (time reduction state). Set the execution command, the ST mode execution command if it is in the high-accuracy high-base state (probability change state), and the non-notification mode execution command if it is in the high-accuracy low-base state (latent state) (S4713), and finish the process.

Next, when it is determined in S4701 that the second execution condition flag is ON (S4701), then it is determined whether or not the specific mode is being executed (S4714). When it is determined in S4714 that the specific mode is being executed (YES in S4714), the specific mode execution command for executing the specific mode as the effect mode is set to continue the specific mode (S4722), and the process is finished. .. The specific mode here is a specific mode in which the second specific mode is set after the jackpot game is executed and the high base state (ST mode or time saving mode) is completed, and then the specific mode is set. That is, it is a specific mode executed by satisfying the second execution condition.

Which condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed can be determined by which of the first execution condition flag and the second execution condition flag is turned ON while the specific mode is being executed. It should be noted that the end condition of the specific mode differs depending on which of these execution conditions is satisfied and the specific mode is executed. This makes it difficult for the player to recognize the entry time and the end time of the specific mode, and makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4714 that the specific mode is not being executed (NO in S4714), then it is determined whether or not the value of the second execution condition counter is "0" (S4715). When it is determined in S4715 that the value of the second execution condition counter is not "0", that is, the second specific mode is being executed (five rotations have not passed since the end of the high base state) (NO in S4715). Then, the value of the second execution condition counter that counts 5 rotations after the end of the high base state is subtracted by "1" (S4720), and the second specific mode execution command for executing the second specific mode as the effect mode is issued. Set (S4721) and finish the process.

When it is determined in S4715 that the value of the second execution condition counter is "0" (YES in S4715), then it is determined whether or not the pre-effect is being executed (S4716). Here, as in the case where the first execution condition is satisfied, when the execution timing of the specific mode is in the middle of executing the pre-effect, the process ends without executing the specific mode (specified after the second specific mode). The mode is not executed). When it is determined in S4716 that the pre-production is being executed (YES in S4716), the second execution condition flag is turned off (S4719) without executing the specific mode, and the process ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S4716 that the preliminary determination is not being executed (NO in S4716), the execution period is determined based on the execution period determination table shown in FIG. 51 (S4717), and the specific mode determined by the execution period determination is performed. The execution period (number of times) is set in the end count counter for determining the execution period of the specific mode (S4718), and the process proceeds to S4711. Here, when the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed, the execution period of the specific mode is the period determined by the execution period determination, and the end determination for determining whether to continue or end the specific mode. Is not done. In this respect, it is different from the specific mode in which the first execution condition is satisfied and executed.

The execution period of the specific mode when the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed is acquired at the execution period determination table shown in FIG. 51 and at a predetermined timing (for example, when a fluctuation start command is received). It is determined based on a random number (acquired value). The execution period is "0" times, that is, the probability of not executing the specific mode is 50/1000, and the probability of selecting "5" times (until the variable display is executed 5 times) is 200/1000. .. The probability of selecting "10" times is 300/1000, the probability of selecting "20" times is 300/1000, and the probability of selecting "30" times is 100/1000, which is the longest " The probability of selecting "50" times is 50/1000.

In S4711, a specific mode execution command for executing the specific mode is set as the effect mode (S4711), "1" is added to the specific mode count counter (S4712), and the process is completed. In this way, when the first execution condition or the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed, that is, when the start condition of the specific mode is satisfied, the specific mode counting counter that counts the number of executions of the specific mode. The value of shall be added. This makes it possible to change the table when it is used for timing determination.

As described above, a plurality of conditions (patterns) are set as execution conditions (execution patterns) of the specific mode (specific effect mode), and it is difficult for the player to predict the start timing of the specific mode. Further, the end condition (end pattern) of the specific mode is different depending on which execution condition is satisfied to execute the specific mode. As a result, it is possible to diversify the start timing and end timing of the specific mode, make it difficult to predict the transition timing of the effect mode, and enhance the interest of the game.

[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. 47, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, a random number process for effect determination (Random number process for effect determination) for acquiring various effect decision random numbers such as a random number for determining variation effect, a random number for determining advance notice effect, and a random number for determining effect symbol. Perform S4551). 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, S4552 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4552). 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 first special symbol or the second special symbol. 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 S4553, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4553). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "6", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to F. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A (normal mode), the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B (ST mode), and the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C (time saving). Mode), mode status "4" corresponds to production mode D (second specific mode), mode status "5" corresponds to production mode E (specific mode), and mode status "6" corresponds to production mode. Corresponds to F (non-notification mode). 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. Further, each of these effect modes may have a different background pattern. For example, in the normal mode, the background pattern A, the background pattern B, the background pattern C, and the background pattern D may be provided, and a predetermined background pattern may be displayed depending on the lottery or the game period (number of fluctuations, etc.). Further, in the specific mode, the background picture E, the background picture F, the background picture G, and the background picture H may be provided, and a predetermined background picture may be displayed in the same manner.

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. May be. In this embodiment, the effect modes A, D, and E are executed when the low accuracy and low base state is controlled, the effect mode B is executed when the effect mode B is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state, and the effect mode C is executed. Is executed when controlled to the low-accuracy high-base state, and the effect mode F is executed when controlled to the high-accuracy low-base state and the low-accuracy low-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 F, even if the player confirms the effect mode, the current game state is either the low accuracy high base state (time saving state) or the high accuracy high base state (probability variation game state). It is difficult to figure out. In that sense, the effect mode F can be said to be a probability non-notification mode.

It should be noted that the effect modes D and E (second specific mode and specific mode) may be executed when the high accuracy low base state and the low accuracy low base state are controlled. This makes it difficult to recognize the game state when the effect modes D and E are executed, raises the expectation of the player, and makes it possible to enhance the game interest.

Next, in S4554, 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 (not shown) for determining the game effect) are set (S4554). 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 S4553 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 S4554, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4553 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4555, a variation effect pattern matching the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4551 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4554 (S4555). .. 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 S4555, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the effect symbol determination random number acquired in S4551 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 / miss 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 (out of reach design). In addition, when there is no reach, at least one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as "635" and [559], is regarded as a different pattern from the other production symbols. All of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R may be different from other production symbols.

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 S4555, 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, a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of less than 30,000 ms is called a normal fluctuation (normal production) in which reach production, character production, or story production is not performed. This normal production is considered to be a game production that is less likely to be a big hit than the reach production.

Further, in S4556, 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 the execution advance notice production (and continuous notice production). This notice effect indicates that the result of the effect symbol game effect being executed may be stopped and displayed in a jackpot mode after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol and before the effect symbol is stopped or displayed (fixed stop display) ( This is the effect (advance notification effect) shown in (during the variable display of the effect pattern). In S4556, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4551 and the advance notice effect determination table set in S4554, the specified variation pattern and the advance notice effect matching the determined variation effect pattern are selected and set. (S4556).

In the first embodiment, a plurality of advance notice effects having different display modes (execution modes) are provided, and a plurality of advance notice effect determination random numbers are provided as the corresponding advance notice effect determination random numbers. Specifically, it has random numbers for character advance notice determination, conversation advance notice determination random numbers, step-up advance notice determination random numbers, etc., and using the acquisition values of these advance notice effect determination random numbers and each advance notice effect determination table, Decide 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 (S4551) in the variation effect start process (S4402).

In S4558, based on the variation effect pattern and the advance notice effect set in S4555 and S4556, 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 (S4558). , Ends the variable effect start process. When the variation effect start command set in S4558 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, S4555. 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.

Next, the specific mode termination process (S4409) for terminating the specific mode being executed will be described with reference to FIG. 48. In the specific mode end process (S4409), first, it is determined whether or not the specific mode is being executed (whether or not the effect mode is set to the specific mode) (S4801). If it is determined by S4801 that the specific mode is not being executed (NO in S4801), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4801 that the specific mode is being executed (YES in S4801), then it is determined whether or not the first execution condition flag is ON (S4802).

In S4802, when the first execution condition flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that the first execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is being executed (YES in S4802), then the end determination counter is "0". Determine if (S4808). A specific value (“8” in this embodiment) is set in the “end determination counter” when the first execution condition is satisfied, and the specific mode ends until the variable display of a specific number of times is executed. Continue without any (specific mode confirmation period). Then, after the lapse of a specific number of times, the end determination described later is executed (specific mode transition determination period).

When it is determined in S4808 that the value of the end determination counter is not "0" (NO in S4808), the value of the end determination counter is subtracted by "1" (S4813), and the process ends. On the other hand, in S4808, when the value of the end judgment counter is "0", that is, when it is determined that the fluctuation display of a specific number of times is executed after the specific mode is set (YES in S4808), whether to end the specific mode. Make an end judgment (S4809) and move to the processing of S48010. It should be noted that this end determination is made based on a random number (acquired value) acquired at a predetermined time (for example, when a fluctuation stop command is received) and a predetermined table, and the specific mode is not terminated with a probability of 50% ( It is determined that the specific mode will be terminated with a 50% probability.

Of course, the probability of continuation (end) may be higher or lower. In addition, an end determination count counter (end determination counting means) for counting the number of executions of the end determination is provided, and when the number of executions of the end determination reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 times), the specific mode is always used. May be determined to end. Alternatively, when the upper limit is reached, the specific mode may be terminated without performing the termination determination. As a result, it is possible to prevent the duration of the specific mode from becoming redundant.

In S4810, as a result of the end determination, it is determined whether or not to end the specific mode (S48010), and when it is determined not to end the specific mode (NO in S4810), the process is performed while keeping the first execution condition flag ON. To finish. This makes it possible to continue the specific mode. On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific mode is to be terminated (YES in S4810), the first execution condition flag is turned off (S4811), and the process proceeds to S4011. By turning off the first execution condition flag, the specific mode is terminated and the mode is shifted to another effect mode.

Further, when it is determined in S4802 that the first execution condition flag is not ON, that is, the second execution condition flag is ON (the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific mode is executed) (NO in S4802). ), Then, the value of the end count counter is subtracted by "1" (S4803), and the process proceeds to S4804. Next, in S4804, it is determined whether or not the value of the end count counter is "0" (S4804), and when it is determined that the value of the end count counter is not "0" (NO in S4804), the process ends. As a result, the specific mode is continued without ending. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4804 that the value of the end count counter is "0" (YES in S4804), the second execution condition flag is turned off (S4806), and the process proceeds to S4011. By turning off the second execution condition flag, the specific mode is terminated and the mode shifts to another effect mode.

In S4011, a timing determination process (S4011) is performed to determine the timing of execution determination. That is, in the timing determination process for determining the execution determination time, the second execution condition flag is turned off when the power is turned on (when the power is doubled) and when the specific mode ends (when the first execution condition flag is turned off). When) is executed at any time. Executes the timing determination process of S4011 and finishes the process.

Next, the second execution condition setting process (S4410) will be described with reference to FIG. 49. In the second execution condition setting process (S4410), first, it corresponds to either the end timing of the high base state, that is, the end timing of the high accuracy high base state (ST mode) or the end timing of the low accuracy high base state (time saving mode). Determine if to do (S4901). When the S4901 determines that it is the end time of the high base state (YES in S4901), the second execution condition flag is turned ON (S4902), the second execution condition counter is set to "5" (S4903), and processing is performed. To finish. As a result, the second specific mode for a specific period (until the execution of the variable display five times) is executed. If S4901 determines that it is not the end time of the high base state (NO in S4901), the process ends.

As described above, a specific mode having a higher taste than other production modes, such as displaying a special character pattern or a background pattern, is executed when a predetermined execution condition is satisfied. Further, by providing a plurality of these execution conditions, the execution opportunity of the specific mode is increased, and it is difficult for the player to recognize the execution pattern (execution timing) of the specific mode. As a result, the player is surprised at the specific mode executed at an unintended timing and enhances the taste. In addition, since multiple end conditions for the specific mode are set and different end conditions are adopted depending on which execution condition is satisfied among the multiple execution conditions for the specific mode, the end time of the specific mode is determined. It will be difficult and it will be possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

In the above-described first embodiment, as an opportunity to execute (start) the specific effect mode (specific mode), [1] the specific number of fluctuations (5 rotations) after the end of the ST mode or the time saving mode set after the end of the big hit elapses. The case where the execution is determined and the case where the execution determination is performed at the time determined by the timing determination performed at a predetermined opportunity and the specific effect mode (specific mode) is determined to be executed by this execution determination are mentioned. In the second embodiment, unlike such an opportunity, a case where it is determined that the specific effect mode is to be executed by the prior determination by the prior determination means is used as an opportunity to execute the specific effect mode.

Further, in the first embodiment, the specific effect mode displayed on the display screen 7a has been described as a kind of game mode (specific mode), but in the second embodiment, the background effect (specification) including the background pattern, the character pattern, and the like. Background). Further, in each of the effect modes (normal mode, specific mode, etc.) described in the first embodiment, a plurality of background effects are provided. Both the game mode and the background effect are included in the specific effect mode. Hereinafter, the description of the second embodiment will be described focusing on the differences from the first embodiment, and the description of common parts will be omitted.

[Received command analysis processing]
The received command analysis process (S4302) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 53 and 54. The received command analysis process (S4302) of the second embodiment adds a part of the process to the received command analysis process (S4302) of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 44 and 45. This added process will be mainly described, and the other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof will be omitted. In the reception command analysis process (S4302) of the second embodiment, when it is determined in S4395 that the start entry command has been received (S4395), the effect hold information storage process is performed (S4400), and then the pre-determination process described later is executed. (S4415).

If it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received in S4401 (YES in S4401), the effect mode setting process is performed (S4408), and then the background setting process described later is executed (S4416). Further, when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is received in S4403 (YES in S4403), the specific mode end processing is performed (S4409), and then the specific background end processing described later is executed (S4417). If it is determined that the jackpot game-related command has been received by S4405 (YES in S4405), the processing of S4406, S4411 to S4414 is performed, then the specific background flag is turned off (S4418), and the background rank flag is turned off. (S4419), the non-transition period flag is turned off (S4420), the transition period flag is turned off (S4421), the stay counter is reset (S4422), and the process proceeds to S4407. As a result, if a big hit occurs during the execution of the specific background, the specific background ends with the execution of the big hit game.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
Next, the pre-determination process (S4415) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 55. In the pre-determination process (S4415) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the pre-effect is being executed (S5014). If it is determined in S5014 that the pre-effect is being executed (YES in S5014), the process ends without determining the execution of a new pre-effect. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5014 that the pre-production is not being executed (NO in S5014), then a random number for pre-judgment is acquired (S5001), and the process proceeds to S5002. Here, the background change pre-determination of the second embodiment is performed based on the acquired random number value for pre-determination. In addition to the background change pre-determination, if there are other pre-determinations (for example, continuous notice, character appearance notice, etc.), the value of the pre-determination random number for making those determinations is also acquired here.

In the S5002, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the high base state (ST mode or the time saving mode) (S5002), and the game is not in the high base state, that is, the game is mainly performed by the variable display of the first special symbol. (NO in S5002), then it is determined whether or not the start-in ball command received from the main control unit 80 is the special figure 1 start-in ball command (S5003). When it is determined in S5003 that it is not the special figure 1 start ball entry command, that is, it is the special figure 2 start ball entry command (NO in S5003), the process ends. That is, in the gaming state in which the game is mainly performed by displaying the variation of the first special symbol, the preliminary determination related to the second special symbol winning / failing determination is not performed.

On the other hand, when the S5003 determines that the start-in ball command received from the main control unit 80 is the special figure 1 start-in ball command (YES in S5004), the determination information included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command is included. (S5004). In this background change pre-determination, whether to execute the background change notice and the background change notice are executed based on the background change random value acquired by S5001 and a predetermined pre-judgment table (not shown). In that case, decide which background to use. Here, in the second embodiment, the result of the hit / fail judgment related to the pre-judgment (variation display of the special symbol) is performed when the specific background (specific effect mode) is executed, as compared with the case where the specific background is not executed. The result of) is set so that there is a high possibility that it will be a big hit. Therefore, when the specific background (specific production mode) is executed, the player can increase the expectation for the big hit and enhance the game entertainment.

Next, in S5005, as a result of the background change pre-judgment of S5004, it is determined whether or not to execute the background change (pre-effect) (S5005), and when it is determined not to execute the background change (NO in S5005), the process ends. .. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5005 that the background change is to be executed (YES in S5005), the first special symbol hold number is set in the stay counter (S5006), and the process proceeds to S5011. Here, as for the specific background (see FIGS. 58 (b) to (e)) executed based on the result of the pre-determination, the variation display of the effect symbol related to the pre-determination is executed from the timing when the pre-effect is started. At least in the period until (start, in the middle of execution, or end). The "stay counter" is a counter for determining the execution period of the pre-effect.

In this embodiment, the timing for starting the pre-effect (background change) is set to be after receiving the start entry command and when the variation display of the effect symbol is first started. However, not limited to such timing, if the start entry command is received during the variable display of the effect symbol and it is determined that the specific background is to be executed, the effect symbol is not waited for the start of the next variable display. The specific background may be executed at a predetermined timing during the variable display of.

Further, when it is determined in S5002 that the game state is a high base state (ST mode or time saving mode), that is, a game state in which the second special symbol is mainly displayed in a variable manner (YES in S5002), then reception is performed. It is determined whether or not the start-in ball command is the special figure 2 start-in ball command (S5007). If the S5007 determines that the received start-in ball command is not the special figure 2 start-in ball command (NO in S5007), the process ends. That is, in the gaming state in which the game is mainly performed by displaying the variation of the second special symbol, the preliminary determination related to the first special symbol winning / failing determination is not performed.

On the other hand, when the S5007 determines that the start-in ball command received from the main control unit 80 is the special figure 2 start-in ball command (YES in S5007), the determination information included in the special figure 2 start-in ball command is included. (S5008). As for S5008, as with S5004, whether to execute the background change notice and the background change notice based on the background change random value acquired by S5001 and a predetermined pre-judgment table (not shown). When executing, decide which background to use.

When the S5009 determines whether or not to execute the background change (pre-effect) as a result of the background change pre-judgment of the S5007 (S5009), and determines that the background change is not executed (the background change pre-effect is not executed) (S5009). NO), finish the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5009 that the background change is to be executed (YES in S5009), the second special symbol hold number is set in the stay counter (S5010), and the process proceeds to S5011.

In S5011, the non-transition period flag is turned ON (S5011), then the specific background flag is turned ON (S5012), and then other pre-judgment processing (judgment related to other pre-production, etc.) is executed (S5013). Finish the process. Here, the "non-transition period flag" is a flag indicating that the period does not shift to another background during the execution of the specific background, and this non-transition period flag is set to ON as the specific background is executed. Then, it is set to OFF based on the end of the pre-effect, that is, the value of the stay counter becomes "0". Then, when the specific background is being executed and the non-transition period flag is turned off, the background transition determination for terminating (migrating) the specific background, which will be described later, is executed.

As a result, the state in which the non-transition period flag is ON while the specific background is being executed is regarded as the non-transition period in which the specific background is not migrated, and the state in which the non-transition period flag is OFF while the specific background is being executed. Is the transition period for determining the transition of a specific background. In addition, as a result, there is a possibility that the specific background will continue for a predetermined period even after the variable display of the effect symbol related to the pre-judgment of executing (starting) the specific background is completed. It is possible to maintain the feeling. Further, the specific background flag is a flag that indicates that the specific background is executed at least during the execution period of the pre-effect by setting it to ON.

[Background setting process]
Next, the background setting process (S4416) of the second embodiment to be performed when starting the variable display of the effect symbol will be described with reference to FIG. 56. In the background setting process (S4416) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the specific background flag is ON (S5101), and when it is determined that the specific background flag is not ON (NO in S5101), the specific background is not executed. , Set the background command for executing the background (background effect) according to the game mode (S5109), and finish the process.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5101 that the specific background flag is ON (YES in S5101), then it is determined whether the non-transition period flag is ON (S5102). If the non-transition period flag is ON in S5102, that is, it is determined that the execution of the specific background is confirmed (YES in S5102), the value of the stay counter is subtracted by "1" (S5103), and then , Determine whether the value of the stay counter is "0" (S5104). When it is determined in S5104 that the value of the stay counter is not "0" (NO in S5104), the process proceeds to the process of S5108 without performing the process for migrating the specific background.

On the other hand, in S5104, when the value of the stay counter is "0", that is, when it is determined that the non-transition period in which the specific background is not transferred ends (YES in S5104), the non-transition period flag is turned off (S5105), which will be described later. Turn on the transition period flag indicating that it is the transition period for determining the background transition (S5106), and turn on the "background rank flag 1" indicating that the background rank of the specific background is "rank 1" (S5107). , Move to the processing of S5108. In S5108, a specific background execution command for executing a specific background according to the game mode is set (S5108), and the process is completed. On the other hand, in S5102, when the non-transition period flag is not ON, that is, when it is determined that the background transition determination is the transition period during execution (NO in S5102), the identification according to the game mode and the set background rank flag. Set a specific background execution command to execute the background (S5110), and finish the process.

Here, the background rank of the specific background indicates the order of change of the specific background, and specifically, it is the display mode of FIGS. 58 and 59. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing a background in the normal mode, and FIG. 58 (a) shows a scene in which the normal background in the normal mode is displayed. Further, FIG. 58B shows a scene in which a specific background having a background rank of 1 in the normal mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 1, a rank display unit 213 indicating the background rank is provided in the upper right of the display screen 7a, and the character "spring" indicating the background rank 1 is provided in the rank display unit 213. It is displayed. Further, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, the specific background 211 (specific character pattern) for the normal mode imitating a cherry blossom is displayed.

Further, FIG. 58 (c) shows a scene in which a specific background having a background rank 2 in the normal mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 2, the characters "summer" indicating that the background rank is 2 are displayed on the rank display unit 213. Further, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, the specific background 211 for the normal mode imitating a overgrown tree is displayed. Further, FIG. 58 (d) shows a scene in which a specific background having a background rank 3 in the normal mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 3, the characters "autumn" indicating that the background rank is 3 are displayed on the rank display unit 213. Further, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, the specific background 211 for the normal mode imitating the autumn leaves is displayed.

Further, FIG. 58 (e) shows a scene in which a specific background having a background rank 4 in the normal mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 4, the characters "winter" indicating that the background rank is 4 are displayed on the rank display unit 213. Further, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, the specific background 211 for the normal mode imitating a snowman is displayed. In this way, as the specific background in the normal mode, there are four types of specific backgrounds having different background ranks, and when it is determined in the transition determination described later that the transition is made between the specific backgrounds, each time it is determined that the transition is made, The background changes in the order of background rank 1 → 2 → 3 → 4. As a result, the player thinks that the big hit is approaching, and can raise the expectation for the big hit. In addition, since the specific background changes in a production mode showing a predetermined order such as spring → summer → autumn → winter, the player can intuitively recognize how many stages have changed.

Further, FIG. 59 is a diagram showing a background in the specific mode, and FIG. 59 (a) shows a scene in which the normal background in the specific mode is displayed. Further, FIG. 59B shows a scene in which a specific background having a background rank of 1 in the specific mode is displayed. In this specific background of background rank 1, a specific background 212 (specific character pattern) for a specific mode imitating a bird is displayed as a specific background pattern 210 in the specific background. Further, FIG. 59 (c) shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 2 in the specific mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 2, the specific background 212 (specific character pattern) for the specific mode that imitates a larger number of birds than the background rank 1 is displayed as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background.

Further, FIG. 59 (d) shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 3 in the specific mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 3, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, a specific mode specific background 212 (specific character pattern) that imitates a larger number of birds than the background rank 2 is displayed. Further, FIG. 59 (e) shows a scene in which the specific background of the background rank 4 in the specific mode is displayed. In the specific background of the background rank 4, as the specific background pattern 210 in the specific background, a specific mode 212 (specific character pattern) that imitates a larger number (most) of birds than the background rank 3 is displayed. There is. In addition, since the player changes in an effect mode in which the number of the specific character pattern gradually increases in the specific background, it is possible to intuitively recognize how many stages the change has occurred.

[Specific background termination processing]
Next, the specific background termination process (S4417) of the second embodiment to be executed when the fluctuation stop command is received will be described with reference to FIG. 57 (S4417). In the specific background end processing (S4417) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the specific background flag is ON (S5201). When it is determined in S5201 that the specific background flag is not ON, that is, the specific background is not executed (NO in S5201), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5201 that the specific background flag is ON (YES in S5201), then it is determined whether or not the non-transition period flag is ON (S5202), the non-transition period flag is ON, that is, If it is determined that the period does not end the specific background (YES in S5202), the process ends without executing the background transition determination.

On the other hand, in S5202, when the non-transition period flag is not ON, that is, when it is determined that the specific background is a transition period that can be terminated (NO in S5202), then the background transition determination is performed (S5203), and the process of S5204 is performed. Transition. Here, the background transition determination is executed based on a random number value (acquisition information) acquired at a predetermined timing (for example, when a fluctuation start command is received) and a background transition determination table (not shown). In this embodiment, the probability of maintaining the current specific background (background rank) is 30%, the probability of raising the background rank of the specific background by one level is 30%, and the probability of ending the specific background and shifting to the normal background is 40. It is set to%. It should be noted that these probabilities are not limited to such distribution probabilities and can be set as appropriate.

In S5204, as a result of the background transition determination, it is determined whether or not to shift to the normal background (S5204), and when it is determined to shift to the normal background, that is, to end the specific background (YES in S5204), then the specific background flag Is turned off (S5208), then the background rank flag is turned off (S5209), the transition period flag is turned off (S5210), and the process is completed. As a result, the specific background is terminated, and the background shifts to the normal background (for example, the mode shown in FIGS. 58 (a) and 59 (a)).

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5204 that the background does not shift to the normal background (NO in S5204), then it is determined whether or not to shift to another specific background (S5205). When it is determined in S5205 that the specific background does not shift to another specific background, that is, the specific background of the current background rank is continuously displayed (NO in S5205), the process ends. If S5205 determines that the background will move to another specific background, that is, to move to a specific background with a higher rank than the current background rank (YES in S5205), the background rank will be increased by one level and memorized (S5206). The currently set background rank flag is turned off, the background rank flag corresponding to the next background rank is turned on (S5207), and the process is completed.

As described above, the execution of the pre-effect related to the pre-judgment is set as the non-transition period in which the specific background (specific effect mode) is deterministically executed, and the variation display of the effect symbol related to the pre-judgment (specific background) is set. Instead of immediately ending the specific background, the specific background was continued, and the specific background was stepped up to make it changeable. As a result, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation for a big hit when the specific background is executed for a long period of time. Further, this makes it difficult for the player to recognize the transition timing (start timing and end timing) of the specific background (specific production mode), and makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

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

[Other aspects]
Further, the specific mode or the second specific mode may be set in the high accuracy and low base state described in the first embodiment. In addition, the normal mode and the specific mode (second specific mode) can be executed in both the low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state, and the game for the execution of the specific mode (second specific mode). You may try to enhance the interest.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the timing determination, the larger the value of the specific mode counting counter (the larger the value), the higher the possibility of selecting an earlier timing as the timing for performing the execution determination. Instead of such an embodiment, the smaller the value of the specific mode counting counter (the smaller the value), the higher the possibility of selecting an earlier time as the time for performing the execution determination.

Further, the "pre-effect (continuous pre-effect)" in the second embodiment means that the result of the variation display (target variation) of the specific special symbol (effect symbol) is displayed from the variation display of the specific special symbol (effect symbol). A game effect that can be shown to the player by using the previous variable display and a plurality of variable displays of the specific special symbol (effect symbol) (by setting the background as a specific background during these periods). Is. In this pre-production, since the production may be performed before the start of the variation display (target variation) of the specific special symbol (effect symbol) that is the target of the pre-production, "pre-reading production" or "pre-production" or "pre-production" Also called "continuous pre-production". It should be noted that the continuous advance notice effect can be executed by using a plurality of continuous variation displays, and may be executed only in one variation display (target variation). Including these, it is called pre-production (continuous pre-production). In addition, the continuous pre-production shall include the pre-effect when it is executed only in one variation display (target variation). Further, the sub-control unit that executes this "pre-effect" is also referred to as "pre-effect execution means".

Further, in the second embodiment, when the specific background is executed, the first special symbol hold number or the second special symbol hold number at that time is set in the stay counter, so that the variable display number corresponding to the hold number, that is, The non-transition period in which the specific background is not ended is set until the variable display related to the pre-production is executed. Alternatively or additionally, the non-transition period may be different depending on the specific background to be executed (depending on the preliminary judgment result) and having a plurality of specific backgrounds. For example, a period longer than the number of holds when executing a specific background (aspect of Example 2) (for example, until 10 variable displays are executed) is set as a non-transition period, and then a period is set as a transition period. You may. On the contrary, a period shorter than the number of holds when executing the specific background (aspect of Example 2) (for example, until the variable display is executed 10 times) is set as the non-transition period, and then the transition period is set. It may be set to a period. In this case, since the specific background may end before the variation display related to the preliminary determination is executed, it is desirable to set it when the possibility of a big hit is low. Of course, depending on the specific background to be executed (depending on the pre-judgment result), the number of variable impressions corresponding to the number of holds is set as the non-transition period, and the period shorter than the number of variable impressions corresponding to the number of holds (small number of variable impressions). May be a non-transition period, and a period longer than the number of variable impressions corresponding to the number of holds (a large number of variable impressions) may be a non-transition period.

Further, in the second embodiment, it is possible to further shift to another specific background based on the result of the background transition determination during the execution of the specific background, and the background rank changes in the order of 1 → 2 → 3 → 4. I made it. Instead of this, a plurality of specific backgrounds may be randomly transferred during the execution of the specific background, or in the case of sequentially shifting, the background rank 4 is followed by the background rank 1, and the background is changed again in order. It may be a thing.

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

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

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

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

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

[others]
Further, as a reference invention of the above-mentioned gaming machine, the following may be used.
(Reference Invention 1)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 mainly related to Example 1 is
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
As the effect mode of the game effect, there are a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, and the plurality of effect modes have different display modes.
A specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode, and a specific effect mode determining means.
When the specific effect mode determining means determines the timing for determining the execution determination, and the timing determining means for determining the timing.
It is characterized by having.

According to such a gaming machine, a game effect executing means for executing a game effect according to a variable display of identification information is provided, and as the effect mode of the game effect, a plurality of effect modes having different display modes including a specific effect mode are provided. have. Further, it is provided with a specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode, and a time determining means for determining the time for determining the execution determination. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the execution time of the specific effect mode by providing the execution determination of whether or not to execute the specific effect mode and the time determination of determining the time to perform the execution determination. As "effect modes with different display modes", for example, an effect mode in which the background pattern of the display screen (display unit) is different, an effect mode in which the color of the display screen (display unit) is different, or a display screen (display unit) is used. Examples of production modes in which the color, pattern, shape, and type of the displayed character pattern are different can be mentioned. Therefore, the period for executing the "specific effect mode" includes a period for displaying the background of a specific pattern, a period for displaying a specific character, and the like. In addition, it is equipped with 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 can be entered in a special game. It may be in a state.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1.
A fluctuation count counting means for counting the number of fluctuation displays of the identification information is provided.
The timing determination means determines the timing for performing the execution determination from a plurality of timings determined by the number of times the identification information is displayed in a variable manner.
The specific effect mode determining means is characterized in that the execution determination is performed based on the time when the counting value of the variation number counting means is determined by the timing determining means.

According to such a gaming machine, a fluctuation count counting means for counting the number of fluctuation display of identification information is provided, and the timing determination means determines the execution determination timing from a plurality of timings determined by different fluctuation display counts. , The specific effect mode determining means shall make an execution determination at a time determined by the timing determining means based on the count value of the variation number counting means. As a result, the player can display the identification information in a variable manner, so that the specific effect mode is executed at any time during the game, and the game enjoyment can be enhanced.

In addition, by executing the specific production mode at a timing not predicted by the player, the player feels that some kind of game privilege has been given, enhances the interest of the game, and continues the game ( It will also be a factor (to continue). This also makes it possible to improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2.
A determination number counting means for counting the number of execution determinations of the specific effect mode determining means is provided.
The timing determination means
The time determination is performed when the count value of the determination number counting means is the first number, and the time determination is performed when the count value of the determination number counting means is the second number. It is characterized in that it is highly likely that the time when the number of times is small is determined as the time when the execution determination is performed.

According to such a gaming machine, it is better to provide a determination number counting means for counting the number of execution determinations, and to determine the timing when the counting value of the determination number counting means is the first number. It is highly likely that an earlier time (a time when the number of fluctuations is displayed) is determined as a time for making an execution judgment than when the time is judged when the number of times is used. That is, the content of determination of the execution determination time (time, distribution of time, etc.) differs depending on the count value of the determination number counting means when performing the time determination. As a result, it becomes more difficult to predict the execution timing of the specific effect mode, and it is possible to enhance the game interest with respect to the execution of the specific effect mode.

In the reference invention, the determination number counting means for counting the number of execution determinations is provided, and the determination content (timing, time distribution, etc.) of the execution determination timing differs depending on the number of execution determinations (using different timing determination tables). To determine the execution judgment time). Instead of such an embodiment, an execution count counting means for counting the number of times it is determined that the specific effect mode is executed in the execution determination may be provided, and the content of determination of the execution determination time may differ depending on the number of executions. Further, it is provided with a non-execution count counting means for counting the number of times it is determined that the specific effect mode is not executed in the execution determination, and the content of determining the next execution determination time may differ depending on the number of times it is determined not to be executed in the execution determination. good. In addition, the count values of the determination count counting means, the execution count counting means, and the non-execution count counting means are reset (initialized) at predetermined timings such as power ON / OFF, big hit occurrence, specific random number acquisition, and a predetermined game period. You may.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3.
The first number of times is characterized in that the value is larger than the second number of times.

According to such a gaming machine, it is better for the timing determination means to determine the timing when the counting value of the determination count counting means is larger than the second number for the first number of times, rather than for determining the timing when the number of determinations is the second. However, it is highly likely that the early time (the time when the number of fluctuations displayed is small) is determined as the time for making the execution judgment. As a result, it is possible to execute the specific effect mode with a smaller number of variable display times (short game period) when the time determination is performed when the count value of the determination number counting means is large. Further, this makes it possible to execute more specific production modes when the game is played for a long period of time, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

For example, the second number is assumed to be the case where the counting value of the determination number counting means is an initial value (for example, 1), and the first number is assumed to be the case where the counting value of the determination number counting means is a value indicating the second and subsequent times (for example, 2 or more). May be good. Further, the third number of times and the fourth number of times, which are values larger than the first number of times, may be provided, and the distribution of the timing for performing the execution determination may be different.

Further, the gaming machines of Reference Invention 1-5 are the gaming machines of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-4.
A specific effect mode ending means for ending the specific effect mode when the game effect executing means executes the specific effect mode is provided.
The specific effect mode ending means determines whether or not to end the specific effect mode after the number of times of variable display of the identification information reaches a specific number of times after the specific effect mode is executed, and the specific effect mode ends. It is characterized in that the specific effect mode is continued when it is not determined to end the effect mode, and the specific effect mode is terminated when it is determined to end the specific effect mode.

According to such a gaming machine, it is assumed that the specific effect mode ending means for terminating the specific effect mode being executed is provided. Then, the specific effect mode end means is specified when the change display number of the identification information after the execution of the specific effect mode reaches the specific number of times, the specific effect mode end determination is performed, and it is determined to end in the determination. The production mode is to be completed. As a result, when the specific effect mode is executed, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to predict the timing of ending the specific effect mode while ensuring the execution for a certain period of time, and to enhance the game interest.

(Reference Invention 2)
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 mainly related to Example 1 is
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
As the effect mode of the game effect, there are a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, and the plurality of effect modes have different display modes.
It has a plurality of execution conditions as the execution conditions of the specific effect mode, and has a plurality of execution conditions.
The game effect executing means is characterized in that the specific effect mode is executed even when any execution condition is satisfied.

According to such a gaming machine, a game effect executing means for executing a game effect according to a variable display of identification information is provided, and as the effect mode of the game effect, a plurality of effect modes having different display modes including a specific effect mode are provided. have. In addition, it has a plurality of execution conditions as execution conditions for executing the specific effect mode, and the specific effect mode is executed when any of the execution conditions is satisfied. As a result, the transition pattern to the specific effect mode is diversified, the feasibility of the specific effect mode is enhanced, and the execution time of the specific effect mode can be made difficult for the player to predict. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1.
A specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode, and a specific effect mode determining means.
The specific effect mode determining means includes a timing determining means for determining a timing for determining the execution determination.
As the execution condition, the first execution condition is provided.
The first execution condition is characterized in that it is satisfied by determining that the specific effect mode is to be executed in the execution determination performed at the time determined by the timing determination means.

Such a gaming machine includes a specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect mode, and a time determining means for determining a time for determining the execution determination. ing. In addition, an execution determination as to whether or not to execute the specific effect mode and a time determination for determining the time to perform the execution determination are provided, and the first execution condition that triggers the execution (start) of the specific effect mode is determined as to the time. It is determined that the specific effect mode is executed by the execution determination performed at the time determined in. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to predict the execution time of the specific effect mode.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 has a second execution condition as the execution condition in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2.
The second execution condition is characterized in that it is satisfied by executing the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time.

According to such a gaming machine, the second execution condition that triggers the execution of the specific effect mode is to execute the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time. That is, if the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times from a predetermined time, it is possible to execute the specific effect mode without determining that the execution is performed by the execution determination. As a result, it is possible to increase the feasibility of the specific production mode and enhance the game entertainment. In addition, as a predetermined time to start counting the number of times of variation display of the identification information, for example, when a special game is executed, when a specific random number is acquired, when the power is turned on, and the like can be mentioned.

(Reference Invention 3)
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 mainly related to Example 1 is
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
As the effect mode of the game effect, there are a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, and the plurality of effect modes have different display modes.
It has a plurality of end conditions as the end conditions of the specific effect mode, and has a plurality of end conditions.
The game effect executing means is characterized in that, when any of the end conditions is satisfied, the specific effect mode is terminated and another effect mode is executed.

According to such a gaming machine, a game effect executing means for executing a game effect according to a variable display of identification information is provided, and as the effect mode of the game effect, a plurality of effect modes having different display modes including a specific effect mode are provided. have. In addition, it has a plurality of end conditions as end conditions for ending the specific effect mode being executed (transition condition for shifting to another effect mode), and when any of the end conditions is satisfied, the specific effect mode is set. It is supposed to end and shift to another production mode. As a result, the end pattern of the specific effect mode (transition pattern to another effect mode) is diversified, and it becomes possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to predict the end time of the specific effect mode. In addition, this makes it possible to raise expectations for the continuation of the specific production mode and enhance the interest in the game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1.
It has a plurality of execution conditions as the execution conditions of the specific effect mode, and has a plurality of execution conditions.
The game effect execution means of the first term is characterized in that the specific effect mode is executed when any execution condition is satisfied.

According to such a gaming machine, there are a plurality of execution conditions as execution conditions for executing the specific effect mode, and the specific effect mode is executed when any of the execution conditions is satisfied. As a result, the transition pattern to the specific effect mode is diversified, the feasibility of the specific effect mode is enhanced, and the execution time of the specific effect mode can be made difficult for the player to predict.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2.
The specific display mode executed by satisfying the different execution conditions is characterized by having different end conditions as the end conditions.

According to such a gaming machine, both the execution condition and the end condition of the specific display mode are provided, and the end differs depending on which execution condition is satisfied and executed by the specific display mode being executed. The condition is a condition for terminating the specific display mode. As a result, even if the effect modes to be executed are the same, it is possible to make the end pattern of the specific display mode different depending on the established execution conditions, and the transition patterns (start pattern and end pattern) of the specific display mode are diversified. It becomes possible to do. Further, this makes it possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to predict the start time and the end time of the specific effect mode.

Further, the gaming machines of Reference Invention 3-4 are the gaming machines of Reference Invention 3-1 to Reference Invention 3-3.
As the end condition, the first end condition is provided.
The first end condition is characterized in that the end condition is satisfied when it is determined by the end determination to end.

According to such a gaming machine, the end condition is satisfied when it is determined to end by the end determination, and the end condition is not satisfied when it is not determined to end by the end determination (the specific effect mode is continued). .. This makes it possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to predict the end time of the specific effect mode.

Further, the gaming machines of Reference Invention 3-5 are the gaming machines of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-4.
As the end condition, a second end condition is provided.
The second end condition is characterized in that it is satisfied by executing the specific display mode and then executing the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times.

According to such a gaming machine, the end condition is satisfied by executing the variable display of a predetermined number of times during the execution of the specific display mode, and the specific display mode is terminated. This makes it possible for the player to make it difficult for the player to predict the end time of the specific effect mode.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-6 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 or Reference Invention 3-3.
A specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode, and a specific effect mode determining means.
The specific effect mode determining means includes a timing determining means for determining a timing for determining the execution determination.
The execution condition includes a first execution condition and a second execution condition.
The first execution condition shall be satisfied by determining that the specific effect mode is to be executed in the execution determination performed at the time determined by the timing determination means.
The second execution condition is characterized in that it is satisfied by executing the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time.

Such a gaming machine includes a specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect mode, and a time determining means for determining a time for determining the execution determination. ing. In addition, an execution determination as to whether or not to execute the specific effect mode and a time determination for determining the time to perform the execution determination are provided, and the first execution condition that triggers the execution (start) of the specific effect mode is determined as to the time. It is determined that the specific effect mode is executed by the execution determination performed at the time determined in. In addition, the second execution condition that triggers the execution of the specific effect mode is to execute the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time. That is, if the variation display is executed a predetermined number of times from a predetermined time, it is possible to execute the specific effect mode without determining that the execution is performed by the execution determination. As a result, it is possible to increase the feasibility of the specific production mode and enhance the game entertainment. In addition, as a predetermined time to start counting the number of times of variation display of the identification information, for example, when a special game is executed, when a specific random number is acquired, when the power is turned on, and the like can be mentioned.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-7 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-6.
As the end condition, it has a first end condition and a second end condition.
The first end condition shall satisfy the end condition when it is determined by the end determination to end.
The second end condition shall be satisfied by executing the specific display mode and then executing the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times.
When the first execution condition is satisfied and the specific display mode is executed, the process is terminated by the first end condition.
When the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific display mode is executed, the process is terminated by the second end condition.

According to such a gaming machine, as the execution conditions of the specific effect mode, the first execution condition that is satisfied when it is determined to be executed by the timing determination and the execution determination, and the variation display of a specific number of times from a predetermined time are executed. It has a second execution condition that is satisfied. Further, as the end condition of the specific effect mode, the first end condition that is satisfied when it is determined to end by the end determination and the second end that is satisfied by executing the variable display a specific number of times after executing the specific display mode. It has the conditions. Then, when the specific effect mode is executed when the first execution condition is satisfied, the establishment of the first end condition is set as the end condition, and when the specific effect mode is executed when the second execution condition is satisfied, the second end is performed. The condition is satisfied as the end condition. As a result, even when the specific effect mode, which is the same effect mode, is executed, it is possible to end the specific effect mode under different end conditions, which makes it difficult for the player to predict the end time of the specific effect mode. Is possible.

(Other reference inventions)
Further, in the gaming machine of another reference invention, the timing determination performed by the timing determination means may be performed based on the end of the specific effect mode (at the end of the specific effect mode, at the start of the next fluctuation after the end of the specific effect mode, etc.). ). Further, the timing may be determined when the power-on command is received (power-on without backup). Further, the timing may be determined when the power recovery command is received after the power is cut off (power is turned on with backup). Further, the timing may be determined based on the end of the special game. Further, the timing may be determined when it is determined in the execution determination that the specific effect mode is not executed, or when it is determined that the specific effect mode is to be executed.

Further, the counting value of the determination number counting means may be initialized (reset) at a predetermined timing such as execution of a special game. If the number of variable display times related to the second execution condition arrives during the execution of the game effect (predetermined effect) based on the prior determination, the specific effect mode may not be executed. Similarly, if the execution time of the execution determination related to the first execution condition arrives during the execution of the game effect (pre-determination effect) based on the prior determination, the execution determination may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game effect (preliminary determination effect) being executed from being hindered by a change in the effect mode irrelevant to the result of the hit / miss determination, and the game interest from being lowered. Further, when the specific effect mode is not executed due to the execution of the pre-determination effect, the timing may be determined after the end of the pre-determination effect, and an opportunity to execute the specific effect mode again may be given.

(Reference Invention 4)
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 mainly related to the second embodiment is
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
As the production mode of the game production, there are a plurality of production modes including a specific production mode (special background), and the plurality of production modes are different display modes.
A specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode, and a specific effect mode determining means.
A transition determination means for determining whether to shift the specific effect mode to another effect mode when the specific effect mode is executed is provided.
The predetermined period after executing the specific effect mode is a non-transition period in which the transition determination is not performed.
After the elapse of the non-transition period, the transition period for determining the transition is set.
In the transition period, when the transition determination means determines that the specific effect mode is transferred to another effect mode, the game effect execution means executes the other effect mode, and the transition determination means performs the specific effect mode. When it is not determined to shift to another effect mode, the game effect execution means is characterized in that the specific effect mode is executed.

According to such a gaming machine, a game effect executing means for executing a game effect according to a variable display of identification information is provided, and as the effect mode of the game effect, a plurality of effect modes having different display modes including a specific effect mode are provided. have. In addition, a specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode and a determination as to whether or not to shift to another effect mode different from the specific effect mode when the specific effect mode is executed. It is provided with a transition determination means. In addition, the predetermined period after the execution of the specific effect mode is a non-transition period in which the transition judgment is not performed, and after the non-transition period elapses, the transition judgment is performed. If it shifts to another effect mode and the transition determination does not determine that it shifts, the specific effect mode is continued.

As a result, when the specific effect mode is executed, it is possible to set a non-transition period and surely secure a predetermined execution period, and the transition period after the non-transition period is also specified by the transition determination. By making the mode continuous or transition, it is possible to diversify the transition timing of the specific production mode. Further, this makes it difficult for the player to predict the execution time of the specific production mode, raises the expectation by continuing the specific production mode, and enhances the interest of the game.

As "effect modes with different display modes", for example, an effect mode in which the background pattern of the display screen (display unit) is different, an effect mode in which the color of the display screen (display unit) is different, or a display screen (display unit) is used. Examples of production modes in which the color, pattern, shape, and type of the displayed character pattern are different can be mentioned. Therefore, the period for executing the "specific effect mode" includes a period for displaying the background of a specific pattern, a period for displaying a specific character, and the like.

The length of the transition period depends on the result of the transition determination, but the non-transition period may also have a different length depending on the situation when the specific effect mode is executed. Of course, the same period may be set in advance. In addition, the variable entry port that can be changed to the enterable state in which the game ball can enter and the inaccessible state in which the game ball cannot enter, and the result of the variable display of the identification information are the specific results. Then, it may be provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entry port is in a ball-entry state.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1.
The non-transition period is determined based on the number of times the identification information is displayed in a variable manner.
The transition determination performed by the transition determination means is characterized in that it is performed in association with the variation display of the identification information.

According to such a gaming machine, the non-transition period for continuing the specific effect mode is determined based on the number of variable display of the identification information, and the transition determination is performed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information. That is, the non-transition period progresses and elapses based on the variable display of the identification information, and the transition determination in the transition period after the elapse of the non-transition period is also performed based on the variable display of the identification information. As a result, the specific production mode shifts at a predetermined timing during the game, and each time the identification information is variablely displayed, the specific production mode can be expected to continue, and the game can be enhanced. It becomes.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-1 or Reference Invention 4-2.
An acquired information storage means that can store the acquired information acquired based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition as a hold, and
A winning / failing determination means that makes a winning / failing determination based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
With a pre-determination means for making a pre-determination based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
The special game execution means executes the special game when the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means is a hit.
The hit / fail determination means is supposed to make a pass / fail judgment on the acquired information when displaying the variation of the identification information.
The pre-determination means shall pre-determine the content of the hit / fail determination when the predetermined condition is satisfied and before the hit / miss determination means performs the hit / fail determination.
The specific effect mode determining means is supposed to make an execution determination when performing a preliminary determination by the prior determination means.
When the specific effect mode is executed, the non-transition period is set until the variable display of the identification information, which is the target of the pre-determination by the pre-determination means, is executed.

According to such a gaming machine, a hit / fail judgment means for making a hit / fail judgment when displaying a change in identification information, and a hit / fail judgment content in advance before making a hit / fail judgment when the ball enters the starting port. It is provided with a pre-determination means for determining. Then, the execution determination of the specific effect mode is performed at the time of performing the pre-determination, and when the specific effect mode is executed by the execution determination, until the variable display of the identification information to be the target of the pre-determination is executed. Is the non-transition period. As a result, it is possible to set the execution timing of the specific effect mode as the execution timing of the pre-determination, and to indicate the result of the pre-determination, that is, the content of the hit / fail determination by executing the specific effect mode. Further, this makes it possible to raise the expectation when the specific production mode is executed and enhance the game entertainment. Further, at least until the variable display of the identification information to be the target of the preliminary determination is executed, the specific effect mode is executed, so that the game entertainment can be maintained in a high state during this period.

Further, a start port through which the game ball can enter may be provided, and the entry of the game ball into the start port may satisfy a predetermined condition. Further, "based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (entry into the starting port)" may be, for example, processed due to the entry into the starting port, or the processing timing may be different.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 4-3.
When the specific effect mode is executed, the transition period is set after the variation display of the identification information, which is the target of the pre-determination by the pre-determination means, is completed.

According to such a gaming machine, the transition period is set after the variable display of the identification information to be pre-determined is completed. As a result, the specific effect mode is surely executed until the variable display of the identification information subject to the pre-judgment is completed, and even after the variable display of the identification information subject to the pre-judgment is completed, the transition determination is performed. It is possible to continue the specific effect mode until it is determined that the specific effect mode is to be changed. As a result, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player and enhance the game interest for a long period of time even after the variable display of the identification information to be the target of the pre-judgment that triggered the execution of the specific effect mode is completed. .. Further, this makes it difficult to predict the transition timing of the specific production mode, and makes it possible to enhance the game entertainment. Further, when the variable display is interrupted, the specific effect mode may be terminated.

Further, the gaming machines of Reference Invention 4-5 are the gaming machines of Reference Invention 4-1 to Reference Invention 4-4.
As a production mode of the game production, the first production mode is provided.
It is characterized in that, in the transition period, when the transition determination means determines that the effect mode is shifted to the first effect mode, the transition period is terminated.

According to such a gaming machine, it is determined that the game effect mode has a first effect mode in addition to the specific effect mode, and shifts to the first effect mode during the transition period during which the specific effect mode is being executed. In some cases, the transition period shall end. Then, the specific effect mode is ended, and the first effect mode is executed. As a result, it becomes difficult to predict the transition timing from the specific effect mode to the first effect mode, and it becomes possible to enhance the game interest. Further, the first effect mode is also referred to as a normal effect mode.

(Reference Invention 5)
Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1 mainly related to Example 2 is
Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
As the production mode of the game production, there are a plurality of production modes including a specific production mode (special background), and the plurality of production modes are different display modes.
A specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode, and a specific effect mode determining means.
A transition determination means for determining whether to shift the specific effect mode to another effect mode when the specific effect mode is executed is provided.
It is characterized in that, in the period during which the specific effect mode is being executed, it has a non-transition period in which the transition determination is not performed and a transition period in which the transition determination is performed.

According to such a gaming machine, a game effect executing means for executing a game effect according to a variable display of identification information is provided, and as the effect mode of the game effect, a plurality of effect modes having different display modes including a specific effect mode are provided. have. In addition, a specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode and a determination as to whether or not to shift to another effect mode different from the specific effect mode when the specific effect mode is executed. It is provided with a transition determination means. Further, during the period during which the specific effect mode is being executed, a non-transition period in which the transition determination is not performed (that is, the specific effect mode continues) and a transition period in which the transition determination is performed (that is, the specific effect mode can be terminated) have.

As a result, during the execution of the specific effect mode, it is possible to surely secure the execution of the specific effect mode during the non-transition period, and during the transition period, the specific effect mode is continued or transitioned by the transition determination. It is possible to diversify the transition timing of the specific production mode. Further, this makes it difficult for the player to predict the execution time of the specific production mode, raises the expectation by continuing the specific production mode, and enhances the interest of the game.

Further, in the execution period of the specific effect mode, the non-transition period may be set first and the transition period may be set later. A limited period may be set for the non-transition period. For example, it may be limited by the number of variable display times of the identification information (20 times, etc.), or may be limited by the passage of time (5 minutes, etc.). When the time limit is reached, the specific production mode is 100% terminated. In addition, the limit period of the transition period may be shorter than the non-transition period. As a result, it is possible to prevent the execution period of the specific effect mode from becoming redundant. In addition, the limitation period of the transition period may be longer than the non-transition period. As a result, if it is not determined by the transition determination that the transition is made, the specific effect mode can be executed for as long as possible, and the game interest can be enhanced.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1.
The predetermined period after executing the specific effect mode is a non-transition period in which the transition determination is not performed.
After the elapse of the non-transition period, the transition period for determining the transition is set.

According to such a gaming machine, a predetermined period after the execution of the specific effect mode is a non-transition period in which the transition judgment is not performed, and after the non-transition period elapses, the transition judgment is performed. If it is determined that the transition is made in, the mode is shifted to another effect mode, and if it is not determined that the transition is made by the transition determination, the specific effect mode is continued. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to predict the execution time of the specific production mode, and it is possible to raise the expectation by continuing the specific production mode and enhance the game entertainment.

Further, in the transition period, when the transition determination means determines that the specific effect mode is transferred to another effect mode, the game effect execution means executes the other effect mode, and the transition determination means executes the specific effect mode. If it is not determined that the aspect shifts to another effect mode, the game effect execution means may execute the specific effect mode. In addition, the variable entry port that can be changed to the enterable state in which the game ball can enter and the inaccessible state in which the game ball cannot enter, and the result of the variable display of the identification information are the specific results. Then, it may be provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entry port is in a ball-entry state. In addition, a specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode may be provided.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-1 or Reference Invention 5-2.
An acquired information storage means that can store the acquired information acquired based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition as a hold, and
A winning / failing determination means that makes a winning / failing determination based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
With a pre-determination means for making a pre-determination based on the establishment of the predetermined condition,
The special game execution means executes the special game when the result of the hit / fail determination by the hit / miss determination means is a hit.
The hit / fail determination means is supposed to make a pass / fail judgment on the acquired information when displaying the variation of the identification information.
The pre-determination means shall pre-determine the content of the hit / fail determination when the predetermined condition is satisfied and before the hit / miss determination means performs the hit / fail determination.
The specific effect mode determining means is characterized in that it determines whether or not to execute the specific effect mode based on the prior determination by the prior determination means.

According to such a gaming machine, a hit / fail judgment means for making a hit / fail judgment when displaying a change in identification information, and a hit / fail judgment content in advance before making a hit / fail judgment when the ball enters the starting port. It is provided with a pre-determination means for determining. Then, the specific effect mode determining means determines whether or not to execute the specific effect mode based on the prior determination by the prior determination means. As a result, it is possible to notify in advance the content of the winning / failing determination by executing the specific effect mode. In addition, this makes it possible to raise expectations for the execution of a specific production mode and enhance the interest in the game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-3.
When the specific effect mode is executed, the non-transition period is set until the variable display of the identification information, which is the target of the pre-determination by the pre-determination means, is executed.

According to such a gaming machine, the execution determination of the specific effect mode is performed when the pre-determination is performed, and when the specific effect mode is executed by the execution determination, the identification information to be the target of the pre-determination The non-transition period is the period until the variable display is executed. As a result, it is possible to set the execution timing of the specific effect mode as the execution timing of the pre-determination, and to indicate the result of the pre-determination, that is, the content of the hit / fail determination by executing the specific effect mode. Further, this makes it possible to raise the expectation when the specific production mode is executed and enhance the game entertainment. Further, at least until the variable display of the identification information to be the target of the preliminary determination is executed, the specific effect mode is executed, so that the game entertainment can be maintained in a high state during this period.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5-3 or Reference Invention 5-4.
When the specific effect mode is executed, the transition period is set after the variation display of the identification information, which is the target of the pre-determination by the pre-determination means, is completed.

According to such a gaming machine, the transition period is set after the variable display of the identification information to be pre-determined is completed. As a result, the specific effect mode is surely executed until the variable display of the identification information subject to the pre-judgment is completed, and even after the variable display of the identification information subject to the pre-judgment is completed, the transition determination is performed. It is possible to continue the specific effect mode until it is determined that the specific effect mode is to be changed. As a result, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player and enhance the game interest for a long period of time even after the variable display of the identification information to be the target of the pre-judgment that triggered the execution of the specific effect mode is completed. .. Further, this makes it difficult to predict the transition timing of the specific production mode, and makes it possible to enhance the game entertainment. Further, when the variable display is interrupted, the specific effect mode may be terminated.

Further, the gaming machines of Reference Invention 5-6 are the gaming machines of Reference Invention 5-1 to Criminal Invention 5-5.
As the production mode of the game production, there are a first production mode and a second specific production mode.
In the transition period, when the transition determination means determines that the effect mode shifts to the first effect mode, the first effect mode is executed to end the transition period.
In the transition period, when the transition determination means determines that the effect mode shifts to the second specific effect mode, the second specific effect mode is executed to continue the transition period. ..

According to such a gaming machine, there are a first effect mode and a second specific effect mode in addition to the specific effect mode as the effect mode of the game effect, and the first effect is performed during the transition period during which the specific effect mode is being executed. The transition period shall be terminated when it is determined that the transition to the mode is to be performed. Then, the specific effect mode is ended, and the first effect mode is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the specific effect mode is to be shifted to the second specific effect mode during the transition period during the execution of the specific effect mode, the specific effect mode is shifted to the second specific effect mode and the transition period is continued. As a result, in the specific effect mode, the effect mode can be shifted to another specific effect mode (second specific effect mode). As a result, the player feels that the sense of expectation has improved, and it becomes possible to enhance the interest in the game. Further, this makes it difficult to predict the timing of transition from the specific effect mode or the second specific effect mode to the first effect mode, and makes it possible to enhance the game entertainment. Further, the first effect mode is also referred to as a normal effect mode.

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In addition, it may have a third specific effect mode and a fourth specific effect mode that do not end (continue) the transition period. Further, the transition to the second specific effect mode may be performed only from the execution of the specific effect mode (instead, the transition to the second specific effect mode may be more likely than during the execution of the other effect mode). , The transition to the third specific effect mode may be performed only from the execution of the second specific effect mode, and the transition to the fourth specific effect mode may be performed only from the execution of the third specific effect mode. It may be the one to do. Further, in the transition period, the transition determination is performed for a plurality of production modes including the specific production mode (for example, the first to fourth specific production modes) and the first production mode (normal production mode). ..

As a result, as long as the transition period does not end, the production mode is gradually (stepped up) switched, the expectation for the big hit can be raised, and the game entertainment can be enhanced. In addition, a second effect mode or a third effect mode that ends the transition period may be provided. Further, the transition determination means may determine the transition during the transition period, but may not perform the transition determination after the end of the transition period. In addition, a second transition determination means may be provided that determines the transition even after the end of the transition period and shifts the effect mode. At this time, the transitional effect mode may not include the specific effect mode (second specific effect mode, third specific effect mode, etc.).

Further, if the player has a special specific effect mode and becomes a big hit (when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode) during the execution of the special specific effect mode (when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode), it is advantageous for the player. It may be a big hit (probability change big hit). As a result, the player expects that the special specific effect mode is executed among the specific effect modes, and when the special specific effect mode is executed, the special specific effect mode is during the execution period. It is possible to enhance the interest of the game in anticipation of the occurrence of a big hit.

Further, the non-transition period in which the transition determination is not performed is the first non-transition period of the variable type (for example, selected from 1 to 4 variations) whose period changes depending on the game situation, and the period does not change depending on the game situation. It may be composed of a fixed type (for example, 5 variations) and a second non-transition period. In this case, the execution period of the specific effect mode can be composed of a first non-transition period, a second non-transition period, and a transition period. As a result, it is possible to surely secure a certain length of the specific effect mode execution period.

Further, the first non-transition period is set from the start of the specific effect mode to the execution of the variable display of the identification information to be the target of the pre-judgment by the pre-judgment means, and the second non-transition period is the identification to be the target of the pre-judgment. The specific number of fluctuations after the end of the information fluctuation display can be set, and the transition period can be set as the period after the end of the second non-transition period. Since the length of the first non-transition period differs depending on the storage position of the hold that has been preliminarily determined (that is, the total number of holds), if there is no second non-transition period, as a result, the specific effect mode is It may end in a very short period of time. On the other hand, regardless of the total number of holds, by providing a second non-transition period in which the specific effect mode is executed until the variable display of a specific number of times is surely performed, the specific effect mode is surely executed for a length longer than the specific period. It is possible to secure a period and enhance the entertainment of the game.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b, effect symbol display area, 7c background display area, 8 effect symbol, 9a 1st effect hold, 9b 2nd effect hold, 9c 1st effect hold display area (1st effect hold display area), 9d 2nd effect hold display area (2nd effect hold display area), 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 30 1st big prize opening , 35 2nd prize opening, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 80 Main control board (main control unit, game Control means), 81 Game control microcomputer (main control unit, game control means), 90 Sub control board (sub control unit, effect control means), 91 Production control microcomputer (sub control unit, effect control means), 100 images Control board (image control unit, effect control means), 101 image control microcomputer (image control unit, effect control means).

Claims (2)

Identification information display means that variablely displays identification information based on the establishment of predetermined conditions,
A game effect execution means capable of executing a game effect according to the variable display of the identification information, and
A gaming machine provided with a special game execution means for executing a special game when the result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific result.
As the effect mode of the game effect, there are a plurality of effect modes including a specific effect mode, and the plurality of effect modes have different display modes.
A specific effect mode determining means for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect mode is provided.
As the execution condition of the specific effect mode, it has a first execution condition and a second execution condition different from the first execution condition.
The game effect executing means is supposed to execute the specific effect mode when any execution condition is satisfied.
As the end condition of the specific effect mode, it has a first end condition and a second end condition different from the first end condition.
The game effect executing means is supposed to end the specific effect mode and execute another effect mode when any of the end conditions is satisfied.
When the first execution condition is satisfied and the specific display mode is executed, the process is terminated by the first end condition, and when the second execution condition is satisfied and the specific display mode is executed, the specific display mode is executed. By terminating according to the second termination condition,
The specific effect mode is a gaming machine characterized in that it can be executed over a plurality of times of variable display of the identification information until the end condition determined corresponding to the satisfied execution condition is satisfied. The specific effect mode determining means includes a time determining means for determining a timing for determining the timing for performing the execution determination.
The first execution condition is satisfied by determining that the specific effect mode is to be executed in the execution determination performed at the time determined by the timing determination means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second execution condition is satisfied by executing the variable display of the identification information a specific number of times from a predetermined time.

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