JP6934899B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that displays a variable pattern.

Conventionally, in a gaming machine, a gate is arranged in an attacker for the purpose of increasing the number of balls acquired during a big hit, and the number of acquired players is increased by a prize of a game ball to the gate, triggered by a non-big hit. Is provided (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2008-212499

However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is no device for displaying the number of acquisitions, and it is not possible to improve the interest of the player in displaying the number of acquisitions.

The present invention is to provide a gaming machine that solves such a problem and improves the interest of the player in displaying the number of acquisitions.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a game area in which the game ball rolls and a game ball provided on the game area, the game ball can win a prize, and when the game ball wins, the player is related to the game ball or the game ball. A first start winning opening and a second starting winning opening for assigning game ball number data, an open state provided on the game area where the game ball can be easily won, and a closed state where it is difficult to win the game ball. A variable winning opening that shifts between the two and gives the player data on the number of game balls or the number of game balls related to the game ball when the game ball wins a prize, and the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening where the game ball wins. Includes a small hit game in which the variable winning opening is opened based on winning a prize in the starting winning opening, and a large hit game in which a larger amount of game balls than the small hit game or a game ball number data related to the game balls can be given. A lottery means for drawing whether or not to execute a winning game and a game state transition means for changing the game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied are provided, and a game ball wins a prize at the second start winning opening. The probability of becoming the small hit game based on the above is set higher than the probability of becoming the small hit game based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening, and the game state is the first. Even when the lottery frequency based on the second start winning opening is higher than that of the first game state and the first game state and the big hit game does not occur, the player can be acquired by the small hit game. A first game state, which includes a game ball or a second game state in which the number of game balls related to the game ball can be increased, which is advantageous for the player, and can be shifted to the second game state after the end as the type of the jackpot game. The number of acquired game balls, which is the number of game balls acquired by the player or the number of game balls related to the game balls, including the jackpot game of No. 1 and the second jackpot game that does not shift to the second gaming state after the end. The acquired game ball number counting means includes a countable acquired game ball number counting means and a display control means capable of controlling a display means for executing a display related to the game, and the acquired game ball number counting means serves as a delimiter for counting the acquired game ball number. Counting can be executed with the start of the big hit game as a delimiter, and the display control means wins a prize in the variable winning opening during the small hit game as information regarding the number of acquired game balls in the second game state. The total number of game balls acquired by the number of game balls or the total number of game balls related to the game balls, and the game balls acquired by winning the variable winning opening during the jackpot game in the second game state. Cumulative number of game balls acquired by number or number of game balls related to game balls And the cumulative number of game balls acquired by winning the variable winning opening during the jackpot game that triggered the transition to the second game state or the number of game balls related to the game balls. The first display that displays only the total number of the first cumulatively acquired game balls, the first cumulative number of acquired game balls, and the variable winning opening during the current jackpot game that shifts from the second game state. The second cumulative number of game balls, which is the cumulative number of game balls acquired by winning the prize or the game ball number data related to the game balls, and the second display, which is displayed at the same time, are displayed separately. executable der is, the game is capable of displaying a demonstration screen displayed when interrupted a predetermined time, when the demonstration screen is displayed, the number of game balls according to acquired game balls number or game balls It is characterized in that it is possible to display the history of the cumulative number of game balls acquired.

As the effect of the present invention, the following effects are exhibited.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in displaying the number of acquisitions.

The perspective view which shows the appearance in the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, an exploded perspective view showing the appearance. Similarly, a front view showing the appearance of the game board. Similarly, the front view which shows the LED unit including the 1st and 2nd special symbol display part. Similarly, a block diagram showing a main control circuit. Similarly, (a) a table showing the specifications of the special symbol game. (B) A table showing the specifications of a normal design game. (C) A table showing the distribution per hit. (D) A table showing the types of hits. Similarly, a flowchart showing the flow of the game. The flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. Similarly, a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a special symbol control process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a special symbol memory check process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a special symbol determination process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a special symbol fluctuation time management process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a special symbol display time management process executed by the main control circuit. The flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. Similarly, a flowchart showing a hit start interval management process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing the large winning opening reopening waiting time management process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a large winning opening opening process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a hit end interval process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a special symbol game end process executed by the main control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing the main processing executed by the sub control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process executed by the sub control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a command interrupt process executed by the sub control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing a command analysis process executed by the sub control circuit. The flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. Similarly, a flowchart showing a hit start effect determination process executed by the sub control circuit. Similarly, a diagram showing an example of variable display of an identification symbol performed on a liquid crystal display device. Similarly, a table showing the contents of the production during the super-probability change. Similarly, (a) a diagram showing a non-hit effect. (B) The figure which shows the production (A-1 / 2) before the start of hit. Similarly, (a) is a diagram showing a pre-start effect (A-1). (B) The figure which shows the production (A-2) before the start of hit. Similarly, (a) the figure which shows the effect (B-1) after the start of the first hit. (B) The figure which shows the production (B-2) after the start of the 1st hit. Similarly, (a) the figure which shows the effect (C-2) after the start of the 2nd hit. (B) The figure which shows the effect (C-3) after the start of the 2nd hit. Similarly, the figure which shows the effect (C-4) after the start of the 2nd hit. Similarly, the figure which shows the effect (E-1) after the hit opening. (B) The figure which shows the effect (E-2) after the hit opening. Similarly, the timing chart when a small hit (1) occurs during the super-probability change state. Similarly, the timing chart when a small hit (2) occurs during the super-probability change state. Similarly, the timing chart when a special hit occurs during the super-probability change state. Similarly, the timing chart when the actual number of balls is small during the super-probability change state. Similarly, (a) The figure which shows the payout display during the big hit game of the first hit. (B) The figure which shows the payout display during a rush. (C) The figure which shows the payout display during the big hit game after the second time. Similarly, (a) The figure which shows the payout display just before the end of the first hit. (B) The figure which shows the payout display of a rush (during a small hit). (C) The figure which shows the payout display of the 2nd big hit. (D) The figure which shows the payout display during the second rush. Similarly, a flowchart showing the processing of the payout display in the special hit executed by the sub control circuit. Similarly, a flowchart showing the processing of the payout display in the actual payout small hit executed by the sub control circuit. Similarly, (a) a diagram showing an example of displaying the jackpot history. (B) The figure which shows another example of the display of the jackpot history. The flowchart which shows the process of the payout display in the special hit executed by the sub-control circuit which concerns on another embodiment. Similarly, a timing chart according to another embodiment when a special hit occurs in a super-probability change state.

[Composition of gaming machines]
First, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.
In the following description, the front-rear direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is defined with the front side as the front side and the back side as the rear side when viewed from the player. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player, the left-hand side is the left side and the right-hand side is the right side, and the left-right direction is defined.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a wooden frame 11, a base door 12, a glass door 13, a plate unit 14, a launching device 15, a liquid crystal display device 16, a game board 17, a payout unit 18, and a substrate. The unit 19 is provided.

The wooden frame 11 is a frame body having a substantially rectangular shape in front view. The wooden frame 11 is provided with an opening 21 that penetrates in the front-rear direction. The base door 12 is fitted into the opening 21 of the wooden frame 11. The base door 12 supports various members. Specifically, the base door 12 supports the payout unit 18 and the substrate unit 19 on the back surface side, and also has the glass door 13, the plate unit 14, the launching device 15, the liquid crystal display device 16, and the game board 17 on the front surface side. To support.

The glass door 13 is pivotally attached to the base door 12 so as to be openable and closable. The glass door 13 is provided with an opening 22. A transparent protective glass 23 is arranged in the opening 22 of the glass door 13. The protective glass 23 is arranged so as to face the game board 17 described later in the front-rear direction in a state where the glass door 13 is closed with respect to the base door 12. Further, a speaker 24 and a lamp 25 are arranged on the upper part of the glass door 13. The speaker 24 is, for example, a voice notification, an effect, an error notification, and the like. The lamp 25 is used for, for example, announcing with light, producing an effect, or the like.

The plate unit 14 is a unit body in which the upper plate 26 and the lower plate 27 are integrated. The dish unit 14 is a lower front portion of the base door 12 and is arranged below the glass door 13.

The upper plate 26 is for storing a game ball to be fired in the game area 55. The upper plate 26 is provided with a payout port 61 and an effect button 62. The payout outlet 61 is for lending and paying out (prize balls) game balls. The payout outlet 61 discharges the game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied. The effect button 62 is a so-called "CHANGE button", a "push button", or the like. The effect button 62 is operated by the player.

The lower plate 27 is mainly for storing the game balls overflowing from the upper plate 26. The lower plate 27 is provided with a payout port 63. The payout port 63 is for lending and paying out (prize balls) game balls, similarly to the payout port 63 of the upper plate 26. The payout outlet 63 discharges the game ball when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied.

The launching device 15 is for launching a game ball stored in the upper plate 26 into the game area 55, which will be described later. The launcher 15 is located in the lower right front of the base door 12 and is located in the lower right of the dish unit 14. The launching device 15 includes a panel body 31, a driving device (not shown), and a launching handle 32.

The panel body 31 is integrated with the lower right portion of the dish unit 14 in the launching device 15. The firing handle 32 is arranged on the surface side of the panel body 31. The drive device is arranged on the back surface side of the panel body 31, and is composed of, for example, a firing solenoid. In this way, when the launching handle 32 is operated by the player in the launching device 15, the game ball is launched by the operation of the driving device in response to the operation.

The liquid crystal display device 16 displays the result of the hit determination, various images related to the game, and the like. The various images include, for example, an identification symbol (decorative symbol) for effect, an effect image during a big hit, a demo effect image, a number of hold times for variable display of the identification symbol, and the like. The liquid crystal display device 16 (more specifically, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 16) is arranged substantially in the center of the game board 17.

The game board 17 is arranged in front of the base door 12 so as to be located behind the protective glass 23. On the front surface of the game board 17, a game area 55 in which the launched game ball can roll and flow down is formed. As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 17 includes a guide rail 41, a stage 42, a first starting port 43, a second starting port 44, an ordinary electric accessory 45, a passing gate 46, a large winning opening 47, a shutter 48, and a general. It is provided with winning openings 49, 50, 51, an out opening 52, and an LED unit 53.

The guide rail 41 is composed of two rail-shaped members (hereinafter, referred to as "outer rail 64" and "inner rail 65"). The outer rail 64 mainly divides (defines) the game area 55. The outer rail 64 is arranged so as to surround the game area 55. The inner rail 65, together with the outer rail 64, is for guiding the launched game ball to the upper part of the game area 55. The inner rail 65 is arranged inside the outer rail 64 on the left side of the game board 17.

The stage 42 divides the flow-down area of the game ball in the game area 55 into the left and right sides of the stage 42. The stage 42 is arranged above the game area 55. The game ball launched by the launching device 15 flows down toward the lower side of the game board 17 while changing the traveling direction due to a collision with the stage 42, a game nail (not shown) driven into the game board 17. The flow-down area of the launched game ball is distributed according to the amount of operation of the launch handle 32. Specifically, when the amount of operation of the launch handle 32 is small, the launched game ball flows down the left side of the stage 42. On the other hand, when the amount of operation of the launch handle 32 is large, the launched game ball flows down the right side of the stage 42. The method of hitting the game ball on the left side of the stage 42 is called "left-handed hitting", and the method of hitting the game ball on the right side of the stage 42 is called "right-handed hitting".

The first starting port 43 and the second starting port 44 give an opportunity for a hit determination on the condition that the game ball wins (passes), and the result of the hit determination is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 and the first special symbol display unit described later. It provides an opportunity to be displayed on the 73 and the second special symbol display unit 74.

The first starting port 43 is arranged at the lower center of the game board 17. A first start port switch 43a is arranged at the first start port 43 (see FIG. 5). When a game ball wins in the first starting port 43, the winning game ball is detected by the first starting port switch 43a. When a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 43a, a hit determination is made inside the pachinko game machine 1 (the board unit 19 shown in FIG. 2), and a preset number of game balls are discharged to the payout port 61. Alternatively, it is paid out (discharged) from the payout port 63 to the upper plate 26 or the lower plate 27. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 43 is performed by left-handed striking.

The second starting port 44 is arranged at the center right portion of the game board 17. A second start port switch 44a is arranged at the second start port 44 (see FIG. 5). When a game ball wins in the second starting port 44, the winning game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 44a. When a game ball is detected in the second start port switch 44a, a hit determination is made inside the pachinko game machine 1 (the board unit 19 shown in FIG. 2), and a preset number of game balls are discharged to the payout port 61. Alternatively, it is paid out (discharged) from the payout port 63 to the upper plate 26 or the lower plate 27. The difficulty of winning the second starting port 44 is determined by the ordinary electric accessory 45 described later. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 44 is performed by right-handed striking.

The ordinary electric accessory 45 includes a pair of blade members 66 that can rotate in the left-right direction. The ordinary electric accessory 45 is arranged on the second starting port 44. The ordinary electric accessory 45 is configured to be able to shift (drive) between an open state in which the game ball easily passes and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to pass. When the game ball passes through the ordinary electric accessory 45, the game ball is awarded to the second starting port 44. The opening / closing drive by the ordinary electric accessory 45 is performed for a predetermined period and the number of times when the ordinary symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the ordinary symbol display unit 71.

The passing gate 46 gives an opportunity to determine a normal symbol on the condition that the game ball wins (passes). The passage gate 46 is located at the center right portion of the game board 17 and above the second starting port 44. A passing gate switch 46a is provided at the passing gate 46 (see FIG. 5). When the game ball passes through the passing gate 46, the passing game ball is detected by the passing gate switch 46a. When a game ball is detected by the passing gate switch 46a, a normal symbol determination is performed inside the pachinko gaming machine 1 (the board unit 19 shown in FIG. 2). The passing of the game ball through the passing gate 46 is performed by right-handed striking.

The large winning opening 47 is a portion that can be opened in the case of a hit game state (large hit game state or small hit game state), which is a game state advantageous to the player. The grand prize opening 47 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 17. A count switch 47a is provided at the large winning opening 47 (see FIG. 5). When a game ball wins in the large winning opening 47, the winning game ball is detected by the count switch 47a. The count switch 47a counts the number of winning game balls to the large winning opening 47. When a game ball is detected by the count switch 47a, a preset number of game balls are paid out (discharged) from the payout port 61 or the payout port 63 to the upper plate 26 or the lower plate 27.

The shutter 48 is configured to be rotatable in the front-rear direction. The shutter 48 is arranged on the big winning opening 47. The shutter 48 has an open state that allows a game ball to win a prize in the large winning opening 47 (or is easy) and a closed state that makes it impossible (or difficult) to win a game ball in the large winning opening 47. It is configured so that it can be migrated (driven). In the open drive by the shutter 48, the special symbol becomes a specific stop display mode in the first special symbol display unit 73 or the second special symbol display unit 74, which will be described later, and the hit game state (big hit game state or small hit game state). It is done when it is migrated to.

The general winning openings 49, 50, and 51 are arranged at the lower left of the game board 17 in a state of being separated from each other. General winning opening switches 49a, 50a, and 51a are arranged at the general winning openings 49, 50, and 51 (see FIG. 5). When a game ball wins in the general winning opening 49, 50, 51, the winning game ball is detected by the general winning opening switches 49a, 50a, 51a. When a game ball is detected in the general winning opening switches 49a, 50a, 51a, a preset number of game balls are paid out (discharged) from the payout port 61 or the payout port 63 to the upper plate 26 or the lower plate 27. ..

In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 43 and the second starting port 44 is 3, the number of prize balls in the general winning openings 49, 50, and 51 is 10, and the number of prize balls in the large winning opening 47. The number is set to 15 respectively. This value (number of prize balls) can be arbitrarily changed in design.

The out port 52 is arranged at the lowermost center of the game board 17. The out port 52 is finally flowed in when the launched game ball does not win a prize in each winning (starting) opening such as the first starting port 43.

The LED unit 53 is located at the lower left of the game board 17 and is located at the lower left of the general winning openings 49, 50, and 51. The LED unit 53 is a unit body in which various display units are integrated. Specifically, the LED unit 53 has, as the various display units, a normal symbol display unit 71, a normal symbol hold display unit 72, a first special symbol display unit 73, a second special symbol display unit 74, and a first special. It includes a symbol hold display unit 75 and a second special symbol hold display unit 76.

The ordinary symbol display unit 71 displays the result of determination (ordinary symbol determination) for the ordinary symbol game. Here, the ordinary symbol game refers to a game in which it is determined whether or not to drive the ordinary electric accessory 45 to open the state based on the result of the determination (ordinary symbol determination). The ordinary symbol display unit 71 includes display LEDs 71a and 71b. When the predetermined variation display start condition is satisfied, the display LEDs 71a and 71b start the variation display that alternately turns on and off. The combination (display pattern) of the display LEDs 71a and 71b by turning on and off is displayed as a normal symbol. The display LEDs 71a and 71b perform a stop display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after starting the variable display.

When the result of the determination (normal symbol determination) is correct, the combination of turning on / off the display LEDs 71a / 71b (special symbol) is the specific stop display mode. In this way, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode, it is determined that the normal electric accessory 45 is in the open state, the ordinary electric accessory 45 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern, and the second starting port is opened. The difficulty of winning a game ball to 44 is changed.

The hold display unit 72 for a normal symbol displays the number of times of execution of the variable display of the held normal symbol (hereinafter, referred to as "the number of times of holding the variable display of the normal symbol"). The hold display unit 72 for a normal symbol includes display LEDs 72a and 72b. The hold display unit 72 for a normal symbol displays the number of hold times of the variable display of the normal symbol by the combination of turning on and off the display LEDs 72a and 72b. For example, when the execution of the variation display of the normal symbol is suspended for one time, the display LED 72a is turned on and the display LED 72b is turned off. Further, when the execution of the variation display of the normal symbol is suspended for two times, the display LED 72a is lit and the display LED 72b is lit. Further, when the execution of the variation display of the normal symbol is suspended for three times, the display LED 72a blinks and the display LED 72b lights up. Further, when the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol is suspended for four times, the display LED 72a blinks and the display LED 72b blinks.

The first special symbol display unit 73 and the second special symbol display unit 74 display the result of determination (hit determination) for the special symbol game. Here, the special symbol game refers to a game in which the transition or maintenance of the gaming state is determined based on the result of the determination (hit determination).

The first special symbol display unit 73 includes a display LED group 73a composed of eight LEDs. The display LED group 73a displays the variation with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 43 (starting winning), and displays the result of the hit determination based on the winning of the game ball. When the predetermined variation display start condition is satisfied, the display LED group 73a starts the variation display in which the eight LEDs are repeatedly turned on and off. In the display LED group 73a, the combination (display pattern) of turning on / off the eight LEDs is displayed as a special symbol. The display LED group 73a performs a stop display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after starting the variable display.

When the result of the hit determination based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 43 is a hit, the combination of turning on / off the eight LEDs of the display LED group 73a (special symbol) becomes a specific stop display mode. .. In this way, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode, the transition of the game state is determined, the shutter 48 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern, and the game ball can be won in the large winning opening 47. Become. In the following description, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the first special symbol display unit 73 based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 43 is referred to as the first special symbol.

The second special symbol display unit 74 includes a display LED group 74a composed of eight LEDs. The display LED group 74a displays the variation with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 44 (starting winning), and displays the result of the hit determination based on the winning of the game ball. When the predetermined variation display start condition is satisfied, the display LED group 74a starts the variation display in which the eight LEDs are repeatedly turned on and off. In the display LED group 74a, the combination (display pattern) by turning on / off the eight LEDs is displayed as a special symbol. The display LED group 74a performs a stop display after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after starting the variable display.

When the result of the hit determination based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 44 is a hit, the combination of turning on / off the eight LEDs of the display LED group 74a (special symbol) becomes a specific stop display mode. .. In this way, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop display mode, the transition of the game state is determined, the shutter 48 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern, and the game ball can be won in the large winning opening 47. Become. In the following description, the special symbol that is variablely displayed on the second special symbol display unit 74 based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 44 is referred to as the second special symbol.

In this way, when the first or second special symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific stop display mode in the display LED groups 73a and 74a of the first special symbol display unit 73 and the second special symbol display unit 74, it is normal. The transition from the gaming state (normal gaming state) to the hit gaming state, which is a state advantageous to the player, is determined. In the present embodiment, the hit determination includes a big hit determination and a small hit determination. That is, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state as a hit gaming state. Further, when the result of the hit determination is a small hit, the gaming state is shifted to the small hit gaming state as the hit gaming state. As described above, in the present embodiment, two types of hit game states are provided as the game states that shift from the normal game state.

The first special symbol hold display unit 75 and the second special symbol hold display unit 76 determine the number of times the reserved special symbol variable display is executed (hereinafter, referred to as "the number of times the special symbol variable display is held"). It is to be displayed. The hold display unit 75 for the first special symbol includes display LEDs 75a and 75b. The second special symbol hold display unit 76 includes display LEDs 76a and 76b. The first special symbol hold display unit 75 and the second special symbol hold display unit 76 display the number of hold times of the variable display of the special symbol by turning on / off the display LEDs 75a / 75b and 76a / 76b. The display modes of turning on / off the display LEDs 75a / 75b and 76a / 76b are the same as those of the display LEDs 72a / 72b of the normal symbol hold display unit 72.

Hereinafter, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 configured as described above, an outline of internal processing when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 43 or the second starting port 44 will be described.

When the game ball wins the first start port 43, the winning game ball is detected by the first start port switch 43a, and the variation display of the first special symbol is started by the first special symbol display unit 73. In addition, when a game ball wins a prize in the first starting port 43 during the variable display of the first special symbol, the game to the first starting port 43 is stopped until the first special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the variable display of the first special symbol based on the winning of the ball is suspended. After that, when the first special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the suspended display of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started.

When the game ball wins the second starting port 44, the winning game ball is detected by the second starting port switch 44a, and the second special symbol display unit 74 starts the variable display of the second special symbol. In addition, when a game ball wins a prize in the second starting port 44 during the variable display of the second special symbol, the game to the second starting port 44 is displayed until the second special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the variable display of the second special symbol based on the winning of the ball is suspended. After that, when the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed, the suspended display of the fluctuation of the first special symbol is started.

In the first special symbol display unit 73 and the second special symbol display unit 74, the special symbols (first and second special symbols) do not change at the same time. That is, while one display unit of the first special symbol display unit 73 and the second special symbol display unit 74 is performing the variable display of the special symbol, the other display unit is not performing the variable display of the special symbol. .. In the present embodiment, when the execution of the variable display of the first and second special symbols is suspended, the start winning prize to the second starting port 44 is prioritized, and the variable display of the second special symbol is performed.

In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of times of holding the variable display of the first and second special symbols. In the present embodiment, the number of times of holding the variable display of the first and second special symbols is set up to 4 times each. Therefore, the maximum number of holdings for the variable display of the special symbol is eight, which is the total number of holdings for the variable display of the special symbol due to the winning of the first starting port 43 and the second starting port 44.

Further, during the change of the first or second special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 73 and the second special symbol display unit 74, the identification symbol consisting of numbers changes in the liquid crystal display device 16 except in a specific case. Is displayed. In the present embodiment, symbols from "1" to "8" are used as the numbers. Further, as for the identification symbol that is variablely displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16, the first or second special symbol that is being variablely displayed on the first special symbol display unit 73 and the second special symbol display unit 74 is stopped and displayed, and is stopped. Is displayed. The identification symbol is also used as identification information for the effect.

Further, when the first or second special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 73 and the second special symbol display unit 74 is in a specific stop display mode, the player is notified that it is a hit. The effect image to be produced is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. In this embodiment, as will be described later, a plurality of types of hits are provided. In addition, when the first or second special symbol is stopped and displayed, the specific stop display mode is set according to the type of hit. In such a configuration, the combination of the identification symbols that are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 is a specific display that can be recognized by the player according to the specific stop display mode of the first or second special symbol. It becomes an aspect. As a result, the player can recognize the type of the hit in addition to the hit. It should be noted that some of the types of hits are in a specific display mode that makes it difficult for the player to recognize, depending on the specific stop display mode of the first or second special symbol. According to this, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize that it is a hit and the type of the hit.

[Electrical configuration of gaming machines]
Hereinafter, the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 100 that controls the game and a sub control circuit 200 that controls the effect according to the progress of the game.

The main control circuit 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102 (read-only memory), a main RAM 103 (read / write memory), and the like.

A main ROM 102, a main RAM 103, and the like are connected to the main CPU 101. The main CPU 101 has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 102.

The main ROM 102 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 101, various tables, and the like.

The main RAM 103 has a function of storing the values of various flags and variables as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 101. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 103 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 101, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can be read or written may be used.

The main RAM 103 is provided with a storage area in which information on the special symbol game is stored as start-up memory. Specifically, in the main RAM 103, the first special symbol start storage area (0) in which the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the fluctuating first special symbol is stored as the start memory, and the first for the upper limit of four times. The first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4), in which the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the special symbol is stored as the start memory, are provided. Similarly, in the main RAM 103, the second special symbol start storage area (0) in which the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the changing second special symbol is stored as the start memory, and the second special for the upper limit of 4 times are stored. The second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), in which the information of the special symbol game corresponding to the symbol is stored as the start memory, are provided.

Further, the main control circuit 100 includes an initial reset circuit 104 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, an I / O port 105, a command output port 106, a backup capacitor 107, and the like. The initial reset circuit 104 is connected to the main CPU 101. The I / O port 105 transmits input signals from various devices to the main CPU 101, and transmits output signals from the main CPU 101 to various devices. The command output port 106 transmits a command from the main CPU 101 to the sub control circuit 200. The backup capacitor 107 holds various data stored in the main RAM 103 by promptly supplying power to the main RAM 103, for example, when the power is cut off.

Further, various devices (members) are connected to the main control circuit 100.

For example, the main control circuit 100 includes a normal symbol display unit 71, a normal symbol hold display unit 72, a first special symbol display unit 73, a second special symbol display unit 74, and a first special symbol hold display unit 75. The second special symbol hold display unit 76, the start port solenoid 81 that drives the blade member 66 of the ordinary electric accessory 45, the large winning opening solenoid 82 that drives the shutter 48, and the like are connected. The main control circuit 100 can control the operation of these devices (members) by transmitting signals. Further, the main control circuit 100 is used to transmit data to a calling device (not shown) having a function of calling a hall clerk, a function of displaying the number of hits, and the like, and a hall computer that manages pachinko gaming machines in the entire hall. The external terminal plate 320 is connected.

Further, the first start port switch 43a, the second start port switch 44a, the pass gate switch 46a, the count switch 47a, the general winning port switches 49a, 50a, 51a and the like are connected to the main control circuit 100. When a game ball is detected by these members, a predetermined detection signal is supplied to the main control circuit 100 from the members. Further, the main control circuit 100 is connected to a backup clear switch 330 or the like that clears the backup data at the time of power failure according to the operation of the manager of the amusement park.

Further, a payout / launch control circuit 300 is connected to the main control circuit 100. A payout device 340 for paying out game balls, a launcher 350 for firing game balls, a card unit 360, and the like are connected to the payout / launch control circuit 300. A ball lending operation panel 370 is connected to the card unit 360, and a signal corresponding to the player's operation is supplied to the ball lending operation panel 370.

When the payout / launch control circuit 300 receives the prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 100 and the rental ball control signal supplied from the card unit 360, the payout / launch control circuit 300 transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 340. Control is performed so that the payout device 340 pays out the game ball. Further, in the payout / launch control circuit 300, when the launch handle 32 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is applied to the launch solenoid according to the rotation angle (rotation amount). It supplies and controls the launch of the game ball.

Further, a sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 106. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control on the liquid crystal display device 16, control on sound generated from the speaker 24, control on light of the lamp 25, and the like in response to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100.

In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 100 supplies a command to the sub control circuit 200, while the sub control circuit 200 cannot supply a signal to the main control circuit 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured so that a signal can be transmitted from the control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 100.

The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 201, a program ROM 202, a work RAM 203, a display control circuit 204, a voice control circuit 205, a lamp control circuit 206, and the like. The sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in response to a command from the main control circuit 100. Further, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to an effect button switch 310 that is turned on / off by operating the effect button 62.

The sub CPU 201 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 202. In particular, the sub CPU 201 controls the sub control circuit 200 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 100.

The program ROM 202 stores a program for controlling the gaming effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 201, various tables, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the main ROM 102 and the program ROM 202 are configured to be used as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium readable by a computer provided with control means is used. If it is, it may be another aspect. For example, as the storage means, a hard disk device or a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge may be used. Further, the program, the table, or the like may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 203 or the like. Further, the programs, tables, and the like may be recorded on different storage media.

The work RAM 203 has a function of storing the values of various flags and variables as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 203 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 201, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can be read or written may be used.

The display control circuit 204 is a circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 16. The display control circuit 204 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM in which data for generating various image data is stored, a frame buffer for buffering the image data, and an image signal for the image data. It is provided with a D / A converter or the like that converts as.

The display control circuit 204 can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 16 according to the data supplied from the sub CPU 201. The display control circuit 204 temporarily stores the image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 in the frame buffer in response to the image display command supplied from the sub CPU 201. The image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 includes various image data related to the game, such as identification symbol image data indicating the identification symbol, background image data, and effect image data.

Then, the display control circuit 204 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the converted image signal to the liquid crystal display device 16 at a predetermined timing. When an image signal is supplied to the liquid crystal display device 16, an image related to the image signal is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. In this way, the display control circuit 204 can control the liquid crystal display device 16 to display an image related to the game.

The voice control circuit 205 is a circuit for controlling the voice generated from the speaker 24. The voice control circuit 205 includes a sound source IC that controls voice, a voice data ROM that stores various voice data, an amplifier for amplifying a voice signal (hereinafter, referred to as AMP), and the like.

The sound source IC controls the sound generated from the speaker 24. The sound source IC selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in response to the voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 201. Further, the sound source IC reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, and supplies the converted audio signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the voice signal and generates the voice from the speaker 24.

The lamp control circuit 206 is a circuit for controlling the lamp 25 including the decorative lamp and the like. The lamp control circuit 206 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decorative data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decorative patterns are stored, and the like.

[basic specifications]
Hereinafter, the basic specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 6 is a table showing the basic specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Specifically, FIG. 6A is a table showing the specifications of the special symbol game. Further, FIG. 6B is a table showing the specifications of the ordinary symbol game. Further, FIG. 6 (c) is a table showing the distribution of hits. Further, FIG. 6D is a table showing the types of hits. The data in the table shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D is stored as a table in the main ROM 102.

In the special symbol game, the jackpot determination is performed in a low probability state or a high probability state. In this way, in the special symbol game, the gaming state in which the jackpot determination is performed in the low probability state is simply referred to as the low probability state (or the normal state or the non-probability change state). Further, in the special symbol game, the gaming state in which the jackpot determination is performed in the high probability state is simply referred to as the high probability state (or the probability variation state). In this way, when the gaming state becomes the probabilistic state, the player is given a state more advantageous than the normal state.

Further, in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol determination is performed in a high probability state. Further, when the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit, the normal electric accessory 45 is opened (normal hit game) for a relatively long time. As described above, in the normal symbol game, the game state in which the normal symbol determination is performed in a high probability state and the normal electric accessory 45 is released for a relatively long time is referred to as an electric support state. In the electric support state, the time per normal symbol determination is shorter than that in the non-electric support state. Such a state in which the electric support state is performed and the time per normal symbol determination is performed in a short time is referred to as a time saving state. It should be noted that the high-probability state of the normal symbol determination is configured to be able to shift when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot or the like. Further, the high probability state of the normal symbol determination ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied, for example, when the time saving state ends.

In the normal symbol game, the normal symbol determination is not performed in the game state other than the time saving state. Such a gaming state (a gaming state other than the time saving state) in which the normal symbol determination is not performed is referred to as a normal state (or a non-time saving state). In this way, when the gaming state becomes the time saving state, the player is given a state more advantageous than the non-time saving state. The time saving state is continued until, for example, the hit determination (big hit determination and small hit determination) in the special symbol game is performed a predetermined number of times after the transition from the normal state.

As described above, the normal state indicates a game state in which the jackpot determination is performed in a low probability state in the special symbol game, and the normal symbol determination is not performed in the normal symbol game.

First, the specifications of the special symbol game will be described with reference to FIG. 6A.

As shown in FIG. 6A, in the special symbol game, the probability that the result of the jackpot determination in the low probability state (normal state) will be a jackpot (hereinafter referred to as the jackpot probability) is the first starting port 43 and the second. In any case of the starting prize of the starting port 44, it is commonly set to 1/200 (one coefficient for 200 random values). Further, the jackpot probability in the high probability state (probability variation state) is 1/100 (for 200 random values) in common regardless of the starting prize of either the first starting port 43 or the second starting port 44. 2 coefficients). Further, the probability that the result of the small hit determination will be a hit due to the start winning of the second starting port 44 (hereinafter referred to as the small hit probability) is reduced to 1/4 (50 coefficients for 200 random values). Set. It should be noted that the small hit determination based on the starting prize of the first starting port 43 is not performed. In other words, the probability that the small hit game will be started based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 44 is that the small hit game is started based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 43. It is set higher than the probability of

Further, the number of STs is commonly set to 100 regardless of which of the first starting port 43 and the second starting port 44 is a big hit. The ST (special time) is a probabilistic state in which the process ends according to the number of times (number-cut type). In the following, unless otherwise specified, "times" means the number of hit determinations (big hit determination and small hit determination) after the transition to the probabilistic state.

The number of STs is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 when the super-probability change state described later is reached. Specifically, 0 is displayed as an initial value in the super-probability change state. Then, each time the hit determination (the determination result is lost) is repeated once, a state in which the numerical value is added one by one is displayed. Then, when the numerical value of the number of STs reaches 100, the super-probability change state ends. The initial value may be 100 instead of 0. In this way, when the initial value of the number of STs is 100, the numerical value is subtracted by 1 each time the hit determination is repeated once.

In addition, the number of prize balls for winning the first starting port 43 is three, the number of prize balls for winning the second starting port 44 is one, and the number of prize balls for winning the general winning openings 49, 50, 51 is The number of prize balls for winning 10 pieces and the prize opening 47 is set to 15, respectively. Further, the maximum number of winning counts per opening of the jackpot 47 in the jackpot game is set to 10 counts. Further, the maximum number of winning counts per opening of the ordinary electric accessory 45 in the ordinary symbol game is set to 10 counts. Further, the number of jackpot symbols is commonly set to 100 regardless of which of the first starting port 43 and the second starting port 44 is a starting prize. Further, the number of small hit symbols in the case of starting winning of the second starting port 44 is set to 100.

Next, the specifications of the ordinary symbol game will be described with reference to FIG. 6 (b).

As shown in FIG. 6B, in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol determination is not performed in the low probability state. Further, the probability that the result of the normal symbol determination in the high probability state will be a hit is set to 100/100. Further, when the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit, the second starting port 44 (normal electric accessory 45) is opened three times for 1.5 seconds, which is a relatively long time.

Next, the distribution of big hits and small hits will be described with reference to FIG. 6 (c).

As shown in FIG. 6 (c), the jackpots due to the start winning of the first starting port 43 are divided into six types of jackpot contents (big hit types). Specifically, the jackpot due to the start winning of the first starting port 43 is divided into 15R probability variation, substantial 10R probability variation, substantial 5R probability variation, 15R normal, substantial 10R normal, and substantial 5R normal. These jackpot contents are set so as to correspond to the special figures (1) jackpots -1 to 6 as jackpots by the starting prize of the first starting port 43, respectively.

Specifically, a 15R probability variation is set corresponding to the special figure (1) jackpot -1. In addition, a substantial 10R probability variation is set corresponding to the special figure (1) jackpot-2. In addition, a substantial 5R probability variation is set corresponding to the special figure (1) jackpot-3. Further, 15R normal is set corresponding to the special figure (1) jackpot-4. In addition, a substantial 10R normal is set corresponding to the special figure (1) jackpot-5. In addition, a substantial 5R normal is set corresponding to the special figure (1) jackpot-6.

In addition, the big hits due to the start winning of the second starting port 44 are divided into 6 types of big hit contents (big hit types). Specifically, the jackpot due to the start winning of the second starting port 44 is divided into 15R probability variation, actual ball ejection small probability variation, special probability variation, 15R normal, substantial ball ejection small normal, and special normal. The contents of these jackpots are set so as to correspond to the special figures (2) jackpots -1 to 6 as jackpots due to the starting prize of the second starting port 44, respectively.

Specifically, a 15R probability variation is set corresponding to the special figure (2) jackpot -1. In addition, the actual ball output small probability change is set corresponding to the special figure (2) jackpot-2. In addition, a special probability variation is set corresponding to the special figure (2) jackpot-3. Further, 15R normal is set corresponding to the special figure (2) jackpot-4. In addition, in response to the special figure (2) jackpot -5, a small amount of actual balls is set. In addition, a special normal is set corresponding to the special figure (2) jackpot-6.

In addition, small hits are divided into two types of small hit contents (small hit types). Specifically, small hits are divided into two open (1) and two open (2). These small hit contents are set so as to correspond to the special figures (2) small hits -1 and 2 as small hits, respectively. Specifically, the opening (1) is set twice corresponding to the special figure (2) small hit -1. Further, the opening (2) is set twice corresponding to the special figure (2) small hit-2.

Here, the column (notation) of "number" shown in the table of FIG. 6C indicates the number of big hit symbols or the number of small hit symbols corresponding to each hit content. That is, since the number of jackpot symbols due to the starting prize of the first starting port 43 is 100 as described above, the special figures (1) jackpots -1 to 6 are the jackpots due to the starting winning of the first starting port 43. The probabilities (expected values) of distribution are set to be 25%, 15%, 10%, 25%, 15%, and 10%. Similarly, in the case of the special figure (2) jackpots -1 to 6 being jackpots due to the start winning of the second starting port 44, the probabilities (expected values) of being distributed are 25%, 15%, 10%, respectively. It is set to be 25%, 15%, and 10%. Similarly, in the special figure (2) small hits -1 and 2, when the small hits are made, the probability (expected value) of distribution is set to 98% and 2%, respectively.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), special figures (1) big hits -1 to 6, special figures (2) big hits -1 to 6, and special figures (2) small hits -1 and 2 are shown. The number of time reductions given after the end of each hit game (big hit game or small hit game) is set. The number of time reductions given after the end of the hit game is set to be different depending on the state of the special symbol game and the normal symbol game when the big hit determination or the small hit determination is performed.

Here, the notation of "HH" shown in the table of FIG. 6C indicates that the special symbol game is in the probabilistic state and the normal symbol game is in the time saving state. Further, the notation of "HL" indicates that the special symbol game is in the probabilistic state and the normal symbol game is in the non-time saving state. Further, the notation of "LH" indicates that the special symbol game is in the non-probability changing state and the normal symbol game is in the time saving state. Further, the notation of "LL" indicates that the special symbol game is in the non-probability changing state and the normal symbol game is in the non-time saving state. Further, the notation of "during high probability" indicates that during the high probability state, that is, a maximum of 100 time reductions are given in the special symbol game.

In such a setting, for example, when the special symbol game is in the non-probability state and the normal symbol game is in the non-time saving state (in the case of "LL"), the special symbol (1) jackpot -1 or 6 is a jackpot. , 50 times of time saving is given. On the other hand, for example, in the case of "LL" as well, if the jackpot is from 2 to 5 in the special figure (1) jackpot, the number of time reductions is not given. That is, in the case where the special symbol game is in the non-probability change state and the normal symbol game is in the non-time saving state, if the jackpot is due to the start winning of the first starting port 43, 35% (special symbol (1) jackpot- With a probability of 25% in the case of 1 + 10% in the case of special figure (1) jackpot -6), 50 time reductions are given, and with a remaining 65% probability, the time reductions are not given.

Further, in the case of a small hit, after the small hit game is completed, in principle, the game state before the small hit is not changed and is maintained as it is. Specifically, when a small hit is made during ST, after the small hit game is completed, ST is restarted so as to continuously count from the number of STs related to the hit determination which is the small hit. For example, if a small hit is reached at the 60th time during ST, the ST is restarted so as to count from the 61st time after the small hit game is completed. In this case, the remaining number of STs after the end of the small hit game is 40 times. Similarly, when a small hit is made during the time saving state, the time saving state is restarted so as to continuously count from the number of times related to the hit determination which became the small hit after the small hit game is completed.

As an exception to the above principle, for example, if a small hit is made at the 100th inning (the final round of ST) during ST, the ST will be in a state of being completed after the small hit game is completed (a state before the small hit is made). Is not maintained). Similarly, for example, if a small hit is made at the 100th time during the time saving state of 100 times, the time saving state is finished after the small hit game is completed (the state before the small hit is not maintained).

In the following, the hit contents (big hit contents and small hit contents) will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 6 (d).

As described above, in the present embodiment, as the jackpot content (type of jackpot), 15R probability variation, 15R normal, real 10R probability variation, real 10R normal, real 5R probability change, real 5R normal, special probability change, special normal, real ball ejection A small probability change and a small number of actual balls are usually provided. Further, as the contents of the small hit (type of small hit), the opening twice (1) and (2) are provided.

15R probability variation and 15R normal are jackpots in which the number of open seconds of the jackpot 47 per round is set to 27.996 seconds in all rounds of all 15 rounds when the jackpot game is started. be. As described above, in the 15R probability variation and the 15R normal, when the big hit game is started, the maximum number of game balls can be set to win the big winning opening 47 in all rounds.

In the real 10R probability variation and the real 10R normal, when the big hit game is started, the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 per round is 27.996 seconds in the 1st to 10th rounds out of all 15 rounds. It is a big hit that is set and the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 per round is set to 0.102 seconds in the 11th to 15th rounds. In this way, in the real 10R probability variation and the real 10R normal, when the big hit game is started, the game ball is set so as to be able to win the big winning opening 47 in the 1st to 10th rounds, and in the 11th to 15th rounds. The game ball is set so as to be difficult (almost impossible) to win in the large winning opening 47.

In the real 5R probability variation and the real 5R normal, when the big hit game is started, the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 per round is 27.996 seconds in the 1st to 5th rounds out of all 15 rounds. It is a big hit that is set and the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 per round is set to 0.102 seconds in the 6th to 15th rounds. In this way, in the real 5R probability variation and the real 5R normal, when the big hit game is started, the game ball is set so as to be able to win the big winning opening 47 in the 1st to 5th rounds, and in the 6th to 15th rounds. The game ball is set so as to be difficult (almost impossible) to win in the large winning opening 47.

The special probability change and the special normal are set so that when the big hit game is started, the big winning opening 47 is opened three times in the first round out of all 15 rounds, and the first round is concerned. In the 1st and 2nd opening of the above, the opening seconds of the big winning opening 47 is set to 0.896 seconds, and in the remaining 3rd opening, the opening seconds of the big winning opening 47 is set to 26.466 seconds, 2 In the 15th round from the beginning, the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 per round is set to 27.966 seconds. As described above, in the special probability variation and the special normal, when the big hit game is started, it is difficult to win the game ball into the big winning opening 47 in the first and second opening in the first round (for example, 1 per opening). It is set so that the maximum number of game balls can be won in the large winning opening 47 in the remaining 3rd opening and the 2nd to 15th rounds. In the special probability variation and the special normal, the interval between the second opening and the third opening in the first round is set to 5.0 seconds.

When the big hit game is started, the number of seconds for opening the big winning opening 47 per round is 0 in the 1st and 2nd rounds out of all 15 rounds. It is a big hit set to .896 seconds, and the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 per round is set to 0.102 seconds in the 3rd to 15th rounds. In this way, it is usually difficult to win the game ball into the big winning opening 47 in all rounds when the big hit game is started (more specifically, the first and second rounds). Is set so that, for example, one game ball is won for each opening, and the game ball cannot be won in the third and subsequent rounds). It should be noted that, in the actual ball output small probability change and the actual ball output small amount, the interval between the second round and the third round is usually set to 5.0 seconds.

The double opening (1) and (2) are small hits in which the large winning opening 47 is opened twice for 0.896 seconds each when the small hit game is started. That is, the small hit game is to operate the large winning opening 47 in a predetermined opening / closing mode. Thus, in the two opening (1) and (2), even if the small hit game is started, the game It is set so that it is difficult to win a ball in the large winning opening 47 (for example, one prize is won for each opening). In the second opening (1), the small hit end interval after the second opening of the large winning opening 47 is completed is set to 1.0 second. Further, in the second opening (2), the small hit end interval after the opening of the second large winning opening 47 is completed is set to 5.0 seconds.

In this way, when the type of big hit is special probability variation and special normal, the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 in the first and second opening of the first round, and when it is a small hit (opening twice (1)). And (in the case of (2)), the number of opening seconds of the large winning opening 47 in the first and second opening is set to 0.896 seconds, which is the same as each other. That is, the special probability variation and special normal and the small hit (opened twice (1) and (2)) have the same opening mode of the large winning opening 47 until the second opening of the large winning opening 47 is completed. Set. In this way, in the special probability variation and the special normal big hit game, in the first and second opening of the first round, the big winning opening 47 is opened and closed in a predetermined opening / closing mode (pseudo small hit opening / closing mode) that pretends to be a small hit game. It is something that makes you.

In the small hits (opening twice (1) and (2)), the hit end intervals after the opening of the second large winning opening 47 is completed are set so as to be different from each other. Specifically, in the second opening (1), the hit end interval after the opening of the second large winning opening 47 is completed is set to 1.0 second. Further, in the second opening (2), the winning end interval after the opening of the second large winning opening 47 is completed is set to 5.0 seconds.

In addition, the interval between the opening between the second opening and the third opening in the special probability variation and the special normal, and the small hit end interval in the second opening (2) of the small hits are the same number of seconds. It is set to (5.0 seconds). That is, the special probability variation and special normal and the small hit twice opening (2) are set in the same opening mode of the large winning opening 47 until the third opening of the large winning opening 47 is started. In other words, the special probability variation and the special normal jackpot game are found to be jackpot games after the third opening of the first round is performed. In this way, the special probability variation and the special normal big hit game are operated in the pseudo small hit opening / closing mode, and then the big winning opening 47 is opened / closed in the specific opening / closing mode (opening / closing mode after the big hit is found) which is found to be the big hit game. It is something to make.

Similarly, the number of seconds for opening the big winning opening 47 in the opening of the first and second rounds when the type of big hit is the real ball output small probability change and the real ball output small normal, and the case where the big hit is a small hit (open twice). The number of opening seconds of the large winning opening 47 in the first and second opening of (1) and (2) is set to 0.896 seconds, which is the same as each other. That is, the real ball output small probability change and the actual ball output small normal, and the small hit (opened twice (1) and (2)) are the large winning opening 47 until the second opening of the large winning opening 47 is completed. The opening mode of is set to be the same.

In addition, the interval between rounds between the opening of the second round and the opening of the third round in the actual ball ejection small probability change and the actual ball ejection small amount normal, and the small hit end interval in the small hit opening twice (2). And are set to the same number of seconds (5.0 seconds) as each other. That is, the real ball output small probability change and the actual ball output small normal, and the small hit twice opening (2) are the opening modes of the large winning opening 47 until the third opening of the large winning opening 47 is started. Set to the same. As described above, in the normal big hit game with a small probability change of the actual number of balls and a small number of balls, the large winning opening 47 has a predetermined opening / closing mode (pseudo small hit opening / closing mode) that pretends to be a small hit game in the opening of the first and second rounds. Is to open and close.

[Game flow]
Hereinafter, the flow of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming progresses while repeating the transition to an appropriate gaming state at a predetermined timing. Here, the corresponding effect modes are set for each of the game states. Various production contents are set in the production mode. That is, when the game is started, the game shifts to an appropriate game state, and the effect mode corresponding to the shifted game state is produced. In the present embodiment, the effect modes 1 to 6 are mainly provided as the effect modes.

As shown in FIG. 7, at the start of the game, in many cases, the game state is the normal game state (non-probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state). Further, in the normal gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 1 is performed as the effect mode (step S900). The transition from the normal gaming state to another gaming state is mainly triggered by the result of the winning determination by the starting prize of the first starting port 43. Exceptionally, for example, when there is a hold of the variation display of the second special symbol when the electric support state of 100 times is completed, the hit determination of the second special symbol is the maximum number of holds in the normal game state. It is performed up to 4 times, and if any big hit is made according to the judgment result, it will shift to the electric support state, but since it is a rare case, it is omitted from this drawing. In addition, since the above four times are in a state where it is possible to return to the electric support state if a big hit occurs at that time even though the electric support state has ended, it is a normal game state and the second special symbol While the hit determination is being performed, the player may have a sense of expectation as a special effect mode different from the effect mode 1.

In the normal game state, the jackpot determination is performed by the start winning of the first starting port 43 by so-called left-handed hitting. Further, when the result of the big hit determination by the start winning of the first starting port 43 becomes a big hit and the gaming state shifts to the time saving (electric support) state, so-called right-handed hitting is performed. In this way, while the time saving (electric support) state continues, the big hit determination is made by the starting prize of the second starting port 44. In addition, when the result of the big hit determination by the start winning of the first starting port 43 is a big hit, but the game state does not shift to the time saving (electric support) state (the game state is the non-time saving (non-electric support) state). If it remains), left-handed strikes will continue.

When the gaming state shown in step S900 is a non-probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 1 is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is the special figure (1) jackpot. When it becomes -1, the game state shifts from the normal game state to the probabilistic state / time saving (electric support) state. Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 1 ends and the effect of the effect mode 2 starts (steps S901 and S902). In the gaming state in which the effect of the effect mode 2 is performed, the number of STs is set to 100 times, and the number of time reductions is set to 50 times.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S902 is the probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 2 is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is the special figure (2) jackpot-. When any of 1 to 3 is set, the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic change state / time saving (electric support) state (steps S910 and S911). That is, the gaming state after the transition is the same as the gaming state before the transition. Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 2 ends and the effect of the effect mode 3 starts. In the gaming state in which the effect of the effect mode 3 is performed, the number of STs is set to 100, and the number of time reductions is set to continue during the probability change state (up to 100 times).

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S911 is a probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 3 is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is the special figure (2) jackpot-. When any of 1 to 3 is reached, the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic state / time saving (electric support) state again (steps S912 and S911). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 3 is continued. In addition, with the transition of the gaming state, the number of STs and the number of time reductions counted up to the big hit are cleared. That is, the number of STs and the number of time reductions are counted from 0.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S911 is a probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 3 is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is the special figure (2) jackpot-. When any of 4 to 6 is set, the gaming state shifts to the non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state described later (steps S913 and S921). With the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 3 ends and the effect of the effect mode 4 starts.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S911 is a probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 3 is performed, the result of the small hit determination (hit determination) is a hit (opened twice (opened twice). In 1) and (2)), the gaming state is changed according to the number of hit determinations related to the hit. Specifically, when the number of hit determinations related to the hit is a predetermined number (100 times), the ST (probability variation state) and the time saving state are terminated, so that the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. (Steps S914, S915; Yes, S900). That is, the effect of the effect mode 3 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 1 starts. On the other hand, if the number of hit determinations related to the hit is not the predetermined number (100 times), the current gaming state (probability change state / time saving (electric support) state) is maintained, and the ST number and time saving number are cleared. The count is restarted (steps S914, S915; No). That is, the effect of the effect mode 3 is continued.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S911 is in the probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 3 is performed, the results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination (hit determination) are lost. , The game state is changed according to the number of hit determinations related to the loss. Specifically, when the number of hit determinations related to the loss is a predetermined number of times (100 times), the ST (probability change state) and the time saving state are terminated, so that the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. (Steps S916, S915; Yes, S900). That is, the effect of the effect mode 3 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 1 starts. On the other hand, if the number of hit judgments related to the loss is not the predetermined number (100 times), the current gaming state (probability change state / time saving (electric support) state) is maintained, and the ST number and time saving number are cleared. The count is restarted (steps S916, S915; No). That is, the effect of the effect mode 3 is continued.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S902 is the probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 2 is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is the special figure (2) jackpot-. When any of 4 to 6 is reached, the gaming state shifts to the non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state (steps S920 and S921). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 2 ends and the effect of the effect mode 4 starts. In the gaming state in which the effect of the effect mode 4 is performed, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S921 is a non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect mode 4 is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is the special figure (2) jackpot -1. When any of 3 to 3, the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic state / time saving (electric support) state (steps S922 and S911). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 4 ends and the effect of the effect mode 3 starts. Along with this transition of the gaming state, the number of time reductions counted until the big hit is cleared.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S921 is a non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect mode 4 is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is the special figure (2) jackpot-4. When it becomes any of 6 to 6, the gaming state shifts to the non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state again (steps S923, S921). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 4 is continued. In addition, with the transition of the game state, the number of time reductions counted until the big hit is cleared.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S921 is a non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect mode 4 is performed, the result of the small hit determination (hit determination) is a hit (opened twice (1). ) And (2)), the gaming state is changed according to the number of hit determinations related to the hit. Specifically, when the number of hit determinations related to the hit is a predetermined number (100 times), the time saving state ends, so that the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state (steps S924, S925; Yes, S900). That is, the effect of the effect mode 4 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 1 starts. On the other hand, if the number of hit determinations related to the hit is not the predetermined number (100 times), the current gaming state (non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state) is maintained, and the time saving number is not cleared. , Counting is restarted (steps S924, S925; No). That is, the effect of the effect mode 4 is continued.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S921 is a non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 4 is performed, the results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination (hit determination) are lost. Then, the gaming state is changed according to the number of hit determinations related to the loss. Specifically, when the number of hit determinations related to the loss is a predetermined number of times (100 times), the time saving state ends, so that the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state (steps S926, S925; Yes, S900). That is, the effect of the effect mode 4 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 1 starts. On the other hand, if the number of hit determinations related to the loss is not the predetermined number (100 times), the current gaming state (non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state) is maintained, and the time saving number is not cleared. , Counting is restarted (steps S926, S925; No). That is, the effect of the effect mode 4 is continued.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S902 is the probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 2 is performed, the result of the small hit determination (hit determination) is a hit (opened twice (opened twice). In 1) and (2)), the gaming state is changed according to the number of hit determinations related to the hit. Specifically, when the number of hit determinations related to the hit is a predetermined number (50 times), the ST (probability change state) continues, while the time reduction state ends, so that the probability change state / non-time reduction (probability change state / non-time reduction) The gaming state shifts to the non-electric support) state (steps S930, S931; Yes, S933). That is, the effect of the effect mode 2 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 5 starts. On the other hand, if the number of hit determinations related to the hit is not the predetermined number (50 times), the current gaming state (probability change state / time saving (electric support) state) is maintained, and the ST number and time saving number are cleared. The count is restarted (steps S930, S931; No). That is, the effect of the effect mode 2 is continued.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S902 is in the probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 2 is performed, the result of the big hit determination and the small hit determination (hit determination) becomes a loss. , The game state is changed according to the number of hit determinations related to the loss. Specifically, when the number of hit determinations related to the loss is a predetermined number of times (50 times), the ST (probability change state) continues, while the time saving state ends, so that the probability change state / non-time reduction (probability change state / non-time reduction) The gaming state shifts to the non-electric support) state (steps S932, S931; Yes, S933). That is, the effect of the effect mode 2 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 5 starts. On the other hand, if the number of hit determinations related to the loss is not the predetermined number (50 times), the current gaming state (probability change state / time reduction (electric support)) is maintained, and the ST number and time reduction number are cleared. The count is restarted (steps S932, S931; No). That is, the effect of the effect mode 2 is continued.

In this way, when the effect of the effect mode 2 ends and the effect of the effect mode 5 starts, the ST (probability change state) continues, while the time saving (electric support) state ends. That is, the player does not right-handed but left-handed. In the present embodiment, the effect of the effect mode 5 is set to the same content as the effect of the effect mode 1. In this way, when the effect of the effect mode 5 is started, the player is in a game state (latent probability change state) in which it is difficult to recognize that the ST (probability change state) is continuing. The effect of the effect mode 5 may be the same as the effect of the effect mode 1, and may be performed by notifying the player that the latent probability change state has been determined.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S933 is a probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 5 is performed, the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is the special figure (1). When either the jackpot -1 or 2 is reached, the gaming state shifts to the probability change state / time saving (electric support) state (steps S934 and S911). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 5 ends and the effect of the effect mode 3 starts. With this transition of the gaming state, the number of STs counted up to the big hit is cleared.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S933 is a probabilistic state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 5 is performed, the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is the special figure (1). When the jackpot is -3, the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state again (steps S935 and S933). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 5 is continued. In addition, with the transition of the gaming state, the number of STs counted up to the big hit is cleared.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S933 is a probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 5 is performed, the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is the special figure (1). When either the jackpot-4 or 5 is reached, the gaming state shifts to the non-probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state (that is, the normal gaming state) (steps S936 and S900). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 5 ends and the effect of the effect mode 1 starts. With this transition of the gaming state, the number of STs counted up to the big hit is cleared.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S933 is a probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 5 is performed, the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is the special figure (1). When the jackpot reaches -6, the gaming state shifts to the non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state (steps S937 and S951). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 5 ends and the effect of the effect mode 6 starts. With this transition of the gaming state, the number of STs counted up to the big hit is cleared.

Further, if the game state shown in step S933 is a probabilistic change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 5 is performed, if the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is lost, the said. The game state is changed according to the number of hit judgments related to loss. Specifically, when the number of hit determinations related to the loss is a predetermined number, the ST (probability change state) ends, so that the game state shifts to the normal game state (steps S938, S939; Yes). , S900). That is, the effect of the effect mode 5 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 1 starts. On the other hand, if the number of hit judgments related to the loss is not the predetermined number, the current gaming state (probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state) is maintained, the ST number is not cleared, and the count is counted. It is restarted (steps S938, S939; No). That is, the effect of the effect mode 5 is continued.

The predetermined number of times in step S939 is set according to what triggered the production of the production mode 5 currently being performed. Specifically, when the production of the production mode 5 currently being performed is started when the number of hit determinations reaches 50 after the production of the production mode 2 is started (step S931; Yes). ), The predetermined number of times in step S939 is 50 times (from the start of the effect of the effect mode 5). On the other hand, the effect of the effect mode 5 currently being performed is the special figure (1) jackpot-2 or 3 shown in step S960, or the special figure (1) jackpot-3 shown in step S935. When the operation is started with the above as an opportunity, the predetermined number of times in step S939 is 100 times (from the start of the effect in the effect mode 5).

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S900 is a non-probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 1 is performed, the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is a special figure (1). ) When the jackpot reaches -6, the game state shifts from the normal game state to the non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state. Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 1 ends and the effect of the effect mode 6 starts (steps S950 and S951). In the gaming state in which the effect of the effect mode 6 is performed, the number of time reductions is set to 50 times.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S951 is a non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 6 is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is the special figure (2) jackpot. When any of -1 to 3 is set, the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic change state / time saving (electric support) state (steps S952 and S911). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 6 ends and the effect of the effect mode 3 starts. Along with this transition of the gaming state, the number of time reductions counted until the big hit is cleared.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S951 is a non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 6 is performed, the result of the jackpot determination (hit determination) is the special figure (2) jackpot. When any of -4 to 6, the gaming state shifts to the non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state (steps S953, S921). Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 6 ends and the effect of the effect mode 4 starts. Along with this transition of the gaming state, the number of time reductions counted until the big hit is cleared.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S951 is a non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 6 is performed, the result of the small hit determination (hit determination) is a hit (opened twice). In (1) and (2)), the gaming state is changed according to the number of hit determinations related to the hit. Specifically, when the number of hit determinations related to the hit is a predetermined number (50 times), the time saving state ends, so that the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state (steps S954, S955; Yes, S900). That is, the effect of the effect mode 6 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 1 starts. On the other hand, if the number of hit determinations related to the hit is not the predetermined number (50 times), the current gaming state (non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state) is maintained, and the time saving number is not cleared. , Counting is restarted (steps S954, S955; No). That is, the effect of the effect mode 6 is continued.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S951 is a non-probability change state / time saving (electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 6 is performed, the results of the big hit determination and the small hit determination (hit determination) are lost. Then, the game state is changed according to the number of hit determinations related to the loss. Specifically, when the number of hit determinations related to the loss is a predetermined number of times (50 times), the time saving state ends, so that the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state (steps S956, S955; Yes, S900). That is, the effect of the effect mode 6 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 1 starts. On the other hand, if the number of hit determinations related to the loss is not the predetermined number (50 times), the current gaming state (non-probability change state / time reduction (electric support)) is maintained, and the time reduction number is not cleared. Counting is resumed (steps S956, S955; No).

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S900 is a non-probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 1 is performed, the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is a special figure (1). ) When the jackpot is -2 or 3, the gaming state shifts to the probabilistic state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state (steps S960 and S933). That is, the effect of the effect mode 1 ends, and the effect of the effect mode 5 starts.

Further, when the gaming state shown in step S900 is a non-probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 1 is performed, the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is a special figure (1). ) When the jackpot reaches -4 or 5, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state again. Further, with the transition of the gaming state, the effect of the effect mode 1 is continued (steps S970 and S900).

Further, when the game state shown in step S900 is a non-probability change state / non-time saving (non-electric support) state and the effect of the effect mode 1 is performed, if the result of the big hit determination (hit determination) is lost, The normal gaming state is maintained. That is, the effect of the effect mode 1 is continued (steps S980 and S900).

In such a game flow, when the effect mode 2 is started (step S902), the number of STs is set to 100 by shifting the game state to the probability change state / time saving (electric support) state. NS. Similarly, when the effect mode 3 is started (step S911), the number of STs is set to 100 by shifting the game state to the probabilistic change state / time saving (electric support) state. In this way, after the effect mode 2 or 3 is started (that is, after the ST is started), for example, when the result of the hit determination is a small hit, the current gaming state is maintained after the end of the small hit game (in principle). , ST count is not cleared and counting is restarted. In this way, the effect of the effect mode 2 or 3 is continued.

Here, as described above, when the small hit game is started, the large winning opening 47 is opened twice to the extent that one game ball is won for each opening. That is, when the effect mode 2 or 3 is started (when the ST is started), for example, until the number of hit determinations becomes a predetermined number and the effect mode ends (until the ST ends). In the meantime), the small hit game can be repeated. In this way, when the small hit game is repeatedly performed, the prize ball can be acquired by the small hit game, and the number of game balls in the player's hand can be increased.

In the following, an ST capable of acquiring a prize ball by a small hit game and increasing the number of game balls in the player's hand is referred to as a super-probability change state. Further, a game in which a prize ball is acquired by a small hit game after the super-probability state is reached and the number of game balls in the player's hand is increased is referred to as RUSH. That is, the rush (per time) shall continue from the big hit that triggered the transition to the super-probability change state to the next big hit or the end of the time saving state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the game in which the time saving state ends (for example, the game of 100 times or 50 times of the hit determination described later) is the end condition of the rush.

If the effect mode 3 is started by any of the jackpots -1 to 3 in the special figure (2) after the effect mode 2 is started, the game states before and after the jackpot are also in a super-probable state. Therefore, it is assumed that the super-probability change state continues. In such a case, it is assumed that the rush has been performed continuously (the second rush has been performed).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the super-probability change state is reached, the ball ejection display regarding the acquired ball ejection is performed. A detailed description of the payout display will be described later.

[Explanation of operation of main control circuit]
Hereinafter, the processing performed by the main control circuit 100 (main CPU 101) will be described.

[Main processing]
First, the main processing performed by the main control circuit 100 (main CPU 101) will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S10, the main CPU 101 performs an initialization process. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a backup restoration process, an initialization setting process, and the like. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S11.

In step S11, the main CPU 101 performs a random number value update process. In this process, the main CPU 101 updates the initial value random value counter, the effect condition selection random value counter, and the like. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S12.

In step S12, the main CPU 101 performs a timer update process. In this process, the main CPU 101 updates various timers such as a timer for synchronizing the main CPU 101 and the sub CPU 201, and an opening time timer of the large winning opening 47. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S13.

In step S13, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol control process. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the hit determination result is a hit according to the detection signal from the first start port switch 43a or the second start port switch 44a, and stores the determination result in the main RAM 103. Perform processing, etc. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S14. The details of this process will be described later.

In step S14, the main CPU 101 performs a normal symbol control process. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the result of the normal symbol determination is a hit according to the detection signal from the passing gate switch 46a, and performs a process of storing the determination result in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S15.

In step S15, the main CPU 101 performs a symbol display device control process. In this process, the main CPU 101 has the first special symbol display unit 73 or the second special symbol display unit 74 according to the determination results of the hit determination and the normal symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 in the processes in steps S13 and S14. A process of storing the control signal for driving the normal symbol display unit 71 and the normal symbol display unit 71 in the main RAM 103 is performed. The main CPU 101 transmits the stored control signal to the first special symbol display unit 73, the second special symbol display unit 74, and the normal symbol display unit 71. In this way, the first special symbol display unit 73 or the second special symbol display unit 74 fluctuates and stops the special symbol based on the received control signal. Further, the normal symbol display unit 71 fluctuates and stops the normal symbol based on the received control signal. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S16.

In step S16, the main CPU 101 performs game information output processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 outputs game information to an external device (for example, the calling device, the hall computer, or the like). When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S17.

In step S17, the main CPU 101 performs port output processing. In this process, the main CPU 101 outputs a control signal for driving the large winning opening 47 (shutter 48) and the second starting opening 44 (ordinary electric accessory 45). When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S18.

In step S18, the main CPU 101 performs a command output process. In this process, the main CPU 101 transmits various commands to the sub control circuit 200 (sub CPU 201). When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S19.

In step S19, the main CPU 101 performs a payout process. In this process, the main CPU 101 wins a game ball in various winning openings (specifically, a large winning opening 47, a first starting opening 43, a second starting opening 44, and a general winning opening 49, 50, 51). It is determined whether or not it has been done. When the main CPU 101 determines that the game ball has won a prize in various winning openings, the main CPU 101 transmits a payout request command corresponding to the winning to the payout / launch control circuit 300. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S11 again, and repeats the processes from step S11 to step S19.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Hereinafter, the system timer interrupt process performed by the main control circuit 100 (main CPU 101) will be described with reference to FIG.
The system timer interrupt process is performed by interrupting the main process at predetermined intervals even when the main process is being performed.

In step S20, the main CPU 101 performs a register save process. In this process, the main CPU 101 saves the running program stored in the register. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S21.

In step S21, the main CPU 101 performs a random number value update process. In this process, the main CPU 101 updates the jackpot determination random number value counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number value counter, and the like. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S22.

In step S22, the main CPU 101 performs a switch input process. In this process, the main CPU 101 uses various switches (specifically, a first start port switch 43a, a second start port switch 44a, a passing gate switch 46a, a count switch 47a, and a general winning port switch 49a, 50a, 51a. Etc.) is determined whether or not a signal is input to (that is, whether or not a game ball is detected by various switches). When the main CPU 101 determines that the game ball has been detected in any of the various switches (when the game ball wins in any of the various winning openings), the main CPU 101 transmits a command to the sub control circuit 200. .. For example, when the count switch 47a counts (detects) a game ball, the main CPU 101 transmits a large winning opening winning command to the sub control circuit 200. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S23. The details of this process will be described later.

In step S23, the main CPU 101 performs a register reset process. In this process, the main CPU 101 returns the saved program to the register. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol control processing]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (special symbol control process) performed in step S13 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 11, the numerical values described on the sides of steps S101 to S108 indicate the control state flags corresponding to these steps. Here, the control state flag indicates the state of the game of the special symbol game, and enables any of the processes from step S101 to step S108 to be executed. The numerical value is stored in a storage area that functions as a control state flag in the main RAM 103.

In step S100, the main CPU 101 performs a process of loading the control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads out the control state flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S101.

In steps S101 to S108, which will be described later, the main CPU 101 executes a step corresponding to the value of the control state flag stored in the main RAM 103. More specifically, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform processing in each step based on the value of the control state flag, and according to the determination result, each at a predetermined timing set for each step. Perform the processing in the step. As a result, the specific symbol game is advanced. The predetermined timing is determined according to a waiting time timer or the like. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine without performing the processing in each step, and performs another subroutine. In addition to this subroutine, the main CPU 101 also performs the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 10 at predetermined cycles.

In step S101, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol memory check process. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S102.

In step S102, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol fluctuation time management process. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flag as a value (01H) indicating the special symbol fluctuation time management, and when the fluctuation time elapses, sets the value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management as the control state flag. Is set to, and the waiting time (for example, 600 ms) after confirmation is set in the waiting time timer. That is, the main CPU 101 is set to perform the process of step S103 after the waiting time has elapsed after the determination. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S103.

In step S103, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol display time management process. In this process, the main CPU 101 has a control state flag of a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management, and when the waiting time elapses after confirmation, the result of the hit determination is a hit (big hit or small hit). It is determined whether or not it is. When the result of the hit determination is a hit, the main CPU 101 sets a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, the main CPU 101 is set to perform the process of step S104 after the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed. On the other hand, the main CPU 101 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the result of the hit determination is a loss. That is, the main CPU 101 is set to execute the process of step S108. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S104.

In step S104, the main CPU 101 performs a hit start interval management process. In this process, the main CPU 101 sends a signal that the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management and the large winning opening 47 is opened when the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed. , Supply to the large winning opening solenoid 82. As a result, the main CPU 101 controls the opening and closing of the large winning opening 47.

Further, the main CPU 101 sets a value (04H) indicating that the large winning opening is open in the control state flag, and sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 0.1 seconds or about 30 seconds) to the large winning opening opening time timer. Set to. That is, the main CPU 101 is set to perform the process of step S105. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S105.

In step S105, the main CPU 101 performs the large winning opening reopening waiting time management process. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the large winning opening reopening count counter when the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the inter-round interval elapses. The memory is updated so as to increase by "1". The main CPU 101 sets a value (04H) indicating that the large winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 101 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, about 0.1 second or about 30 seconds) in the large winning opening opening time timer. That is, the main CPU 101 is set to perform the process of step S106. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S106.

In step S106, the main CPU 101 performs a large winning opening opening process. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating that the large winning opening is open, the main CPU 101 has elapsed the condition that the large winning opening winning counter is "10" or more, and the opening upper limit time has elapsed ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the large winning opening opening time timer is "0") is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 101 updates the variable positioned in the main RAM 103 in order to close the big winning opening 47. Then, it is determined whether or not the condition that the large winning opening opening number counter is equal to or more than the maximum value of the large winning opening opening number (the final round) is satisfied. The main CPU 101 sets a value (06H) indicating the winning end interval in the control state flag when it is the final round, and sets a value (05H) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time management when it is not the final round. Set to the control status flag. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S107.

In step S107, the main CPU 101 performs a hit end interval process. In this process, the main CPU 101 controls a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval and the time corresponding to the hit end interval elapses. Set to the status flag. That is, the main CPU 101 is set to perform the process of step S108. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S108.

In step S108, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol game end process. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a value (00H) indicating the special symbol memory check when the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, the main CPU 101 is set to perform the process of step S101. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

As described above, the special symbol game is advanced by setting the control state flag by the main CPU 101. Specifically, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flags to "00H", "01H", "02H", and "07H" when the result of the hit determination is lost in the case where the game is not in the big hit or small hit game state. By setting in this order, the processes of step S101, step S102, step S103, and step S108 shown in FIG. 11 are performed at predetermined timings. Further, when the main CPU 101 is not in the big hit or small hit gaming state and the result of the hit determination is the big hit or the small hit, the control state flags are set to "00H", "01H", "02H", "03H". By setting in this order, the processes of step S101, step S102, step S103, and step S104 shown in FIG. 11 are performed at predetermined timings to control the big hit or small hit gaming state. Further, when the main CPU 101 is controlled to the big hit or small hit gaming state, the control state flags are set in the order of "04H" and "05H", so that steps S105 and S106 shown in FIG. 11 are set. Is performed at a predetermined timing to perform a big hit or a small hit game. Further, when the end condition of the big hit or small hit game is satisfied, the main CPU 101 sets the control state flags in the order of "04H", "06H", and "07H", so that step S105 shown in FIG. 11 The processes of steps S107 and S108 are performed at predetermined timings to end the big hit or small hit game.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (special symbol memory check process) performed in step S101 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S110, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00H) indicating a special symbol memory check. When the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol memory check, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S111. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not a value indicating the special symbol memory check, the main CPU 101 terminates this subroutine.

In step S111, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining the presence / absence of start storage. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that there is no start memory of the special symbol game, that is, from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (4) or the second special symbol start storage. If the data (hit determination random value) is not stored in the second special symbol start storage area (4) from the area (0), the process is transferred to step S112. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that there is a start memory (more specifically, a start memory corresponding to at least one of the first and second special symbols), the process shifts to step S113.

In step S112, the main CPU 101 performs a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a demo display permission value in the main RAM 103. When the state in which the start memory of the special symbol game becomes 0 is maintained for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the main CPU 101 sets a value that permits execution of the demo display as the demo display permission value. Then, the main CPU 101 sets the demo display command when the demo display permission value is a predetermined value. The demo display command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the demo display is performed on the liquid crystal display device 16 under the control of the sub control circuit 200. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S113, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is 0. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the presence / absence of data from the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), and the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is 0. That is, when it is determined that no data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4), the process is transferred to step S115. On the other hand, in the main CPU 101, the start memory corresponding to the second special symbol is not 0, that is, data is stored in the second special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (4). If it is determined, the process is moved to step S114.

In step S114, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (02H) indicating that the second special symbol is fluctuating as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S116.

In step S115, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (01H) indicating that the first special symbol is fluctuating as a fluctuation state number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S116.

In step S116, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (01H) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management as a control state flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S117.

In step S117, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol storage transfer process. In this process, when the special symbol to be variablely displayed is the first special symbol, the main CPU 101 displays each of the data from the first special symbol start storage area (1) to the first special symbol start storage area (4). A process of shifting (storing) from the first special symbol start storage area (0) to the first special symbol start storage area (3) is performed. Further, when the special symbol to be variablely displayed is the second special symbol, the main CPU 101 displays the data of the second special symbol start storage area (1) to the second special symbol start storage area (4) in the second. A process of shifting (storing) from the special symbol start storage area (0) to the second special symbol start storage area (3) is performed. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S118.

In step S118, the main CPU 101 performs a jackpot determination process. In this process, the main CPU 101 reads out the high probability flag, and selects one hit judgment table from a plurality of hit judgment tables having different numbers of judgment values (big hit judgment values) to be big hits based on the read high probability flag. do. That is, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, the hit (big hit) judgment table for high probability with a large number of big hit judgment values is referred to, and when the high probability flag is not a predetermined value, the big hit judgment is made. A normal hit (big hit) judgment table with a small value is referred to. As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is the high probability state (probability variation state), the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than in the normal time.

Then, the main CPU 101 is extracted at the time of winning a start, and is a random value for hit determination of the special symbol start storage area previously set in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). And the selected hit determination table. Then, when the hit determination random number value and the jackpot determination value match, the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot is a jackpot. On the other hand, when the hit determination random number value and the jackpot determination value do not match, the main CPU 101 determines that the hit determination is not a jackpot (missing). In this way, in the jackpot determination process, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to set the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player (big hit determination). When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S119.

In step S119, the main CPU 101 performs a small hit determination process. The small hit determination process is performed when the large hit determination process in step S118 is not a large hit. In this process, the main CPU 101 presets the hit determination random value of the special symbol start storage area set earlier in the first special symbol start storage area (0) and the second special symbol start storage area (0). It is determined whether or not the determination value of the small hit is the same. Then, when the hit determination random number value and the small hit determination value match, the main CPU 101 determines that the hit is a small hit. On the other hand, when the hit determination random number value and the small hit determination value do not match, the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a small hit (it is a loss). In this way, the main CPU 101 determines in the small hit determination process whether or not to enter the small hit game state (small hit determination).

In the present embodiment, two types of hit judgment tables, one for normal use and the other for high probability (probability variation), are prepared as the hit judgment random value stored in the first special symbol start storage area and the hit judgment table to be referred to. Two types of hit judgment tables, one for normal use and the other for high probability (probability variation), are prepared as the hit judgment random value stored in the second special symbol start storage area and the hit judgment table to be referred to, for a total of four types of hit judgment. A table is prepared. The two types of hit determination tables for normal use have the same jackpot probability, and the two types of hit determination tables for high probability have the same jackpot probability. On the other hand, the number of small hit judgment values in the normal hit judgment table and the high probability (probability variation) hit judgment table, which are referred to as the hit judgment random values stored in the first special symbol start storage area. Is the same. Further, the number of small hit judgment values in the normal hit judgment table and the high probability (probability variation) hit judgment table referred to as the hit judgment random value stored in the second special symbol start storage area is the same. Is. In this way, the main CPU 101 is capable of acquiring a larger amount of game balls than in the normal game state on condition that the game balls have passed through the start areas (first start port 43, second start port 44). A hit game state of 1, a second hit game state in which a small amount of game balls can be obtained as compared with the first hit game state, and a third hit in which a game ball equivalent to the second hit game state can be obtained. This is an example of a hit determination means for determining whether or not to shift to the gaming state.

The probability of a small hit by winning a prize in the first starting port 43 of a normal game may be larger or smaller than the probability of a small hit by winning a prize in the second starting port 44. The jackpot probability of winning a prize in the first starting port 43 of a normal game may be larger or smaller than the jackpot probability of winning a prize in the second starting port 44.

In this way, by the processing of steps S118 and S119, one of a big hit, a small hit, and a loss is determined as a result of the hit determination for the special symbol game. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S120.

In step S120, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol determination process. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines a big hit symbol when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, determines a small hit symbol when the result of the hit determination is a small hit, and when it is neither a big hit nor a small hit, That is, in the case of loss, the loss pattern is determined. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S121.

In step S121, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern for determining the special symbol variation pattern based on the special symbol determined in the process of step S120 and the result of the hit determination determined in the processes of steps S118 and S119. Select a table. Then, the main CPU 101 determines (selects) a variation pattern based on the effect condition determination random number value extracted from the effect condition determination random number counter and the selected variation pattern determination table. The main CPU 101 stores the selected fluctuation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 determines the variation display mode of the special symbol in the first special symbol display unit 73 or the second special symbol display unit 74 based on the data showing such a variation pattern.

The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the first special symbol display unit 73 or the second special symbol display unit 74. As a result, the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display unit 73 or the second special symbol display unit 74 in the determined variation pattern. Further, the data indicating the fluctuation pattern stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. As a result, under the control of the sub-control circuit 200, the effect display corresponding to the received special figure fluctuation pattern designation command is performed. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S122.

In step S122, the main CPU 101 performs a special symbol fluctuation time setting process. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined special symbol fluctuation pattern in the waiting time timer. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S123.

In step S123, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a special symbol effect start command in the main RAM 103. The special symbol effect start command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 starts the effect based on the received special symbol effect start command. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S124.

In step S124, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the value of the storage area (0) used for the fluctuation display this time. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol determination process]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (special symbol determination process) performed in step S120 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S150, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S118 is a jackpot. When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S151. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot, the process shifts to step S156.

In step S151, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the fluctuation state number is (01H). When the main CPU 101 determines that the fluctuation state number is (01H), the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S152. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the fluctuation state number is not (01H), the process shifts to step S154.

In step S152, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random value and the hit determination table extracted from the jackpot symbol determination counter. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S153.

In step S153, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the data of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the command of the jackpot symbol. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the data of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103 and supplies it to the first special symbol display unit 73. The first special symbol display unit 73 fluctuates the first special symbol and stops and displays it in a manner based on the data of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol. Further, the main CPU 101 sets a command of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103, and supplies the command of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. As a result, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 in the jackpot stop display mode under the control of the sub control circuit 200. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S162.

In step S154, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol based on the jackpot symbol determination random value and the hit determination table extracted from the jackpot symbol determination counter. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S155.

In step S155, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the data of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol and the command of the jackpot symbol. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the data of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103 and supplies it to the second special symbol display unit 74. The second special symbol display unit 74 fluctuates the second special symbol and stops and displays it in a manner based on the data of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 101 sets a command of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103, and supplies the command of the jackpot symbol of the second special symbol from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. As a result, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 in the jackpot stop display mode under the control of the sub control circuit 200. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S162.

In step S156, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether the result of the small hit determination in step S119 is a small hit. When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the small hit determination is a small hit, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S160. When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the small hit determination is not a small hit, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S164.

In step S160, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining a small hit symbol of the second special symbol. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining the small hit symbol of the second special symbol based on the random number value extracted from the big hit symbol determination counter. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S161.

In step S161, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the data of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol and the command of the small hit symbol. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the data of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103 and supplies it to the second special symbol display unit 74. The second special symbol display unit 74 fluctuates the second special symbol and stops and displays it in a manner based on the data of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol. Further, the main CPU 101 sets a command of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103, and supplies the command of the small hit symbol of the second special symbol from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. .. As a result, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 in the small hit stop display mode under the control of the sub control circuit 200. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S162.

In step S162, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the hit start interval display time data corresponding to the hit symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol). In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the hit start interval display time data corresponding to the hit symbols (big hit symbol, small hit symbol) in the predetermined area of the main RAM 103 in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S163.

In step S163, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting data related to the number of times the large winning opening is opened. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the data related to the number of times the large winning opening is opened in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S164, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the lost symbol data and the lost symbol command. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets the data of the lost symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103, and depending on whether the fluctuating special symbol is the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first special symbol display unit. It is supplied to 73 or the second special symbol display unit 74. The first special symbol display unit 73 or the second special symbol display unit 74 fluctuates the special symbol and stops and displays it in a manner based on the data of the lost symbol of the special symbol. Further, the main CPU 101 sets a command of the lost symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103, and supplies the command of the lost symbol from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a special symbol designation command. As a result, the identification symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 in the loss stop display mode under the control of the sub control circuit 200. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol fluctuation time management process]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (special symbol fluctuation time management process) performed in step S102 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S200, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating special symbol fluctuation time management. When the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (01H) indicating the special symbol fluctuation time management, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S201. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not a value (01H) indicating the special symbol fluctuation time management, the main CPU 101 terminates this subroutine.

In step S201, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S202. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S202, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (02H) indicating special symbol display time management as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 101 sets a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management in the control state flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S203.

In step S203, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a symbol stop command. The symbol stop command data is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the symbol stop. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S204.

In step S204, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a waiting time timer as a waiting time after confirmation. In this process, the main CPU 101 stores the waiting time after determination in the area that functions as the waiting time timer in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

[Special symbol display time management process]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (special symbol display time management process) performed in step S103 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

In step S300, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process. When the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the process shifts to step S301. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not the value (02H) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 101 terminates this subroutine.

In step S301, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S302. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S304.

In step S302, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S118 is a jackpot. When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S303. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S303, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the game state flag of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S304, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S118 is a jackpot. When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S311. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination is not a jackpot, the process shifts to step S305.

In step S305, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time reduction counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the time reduction counter is "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S325. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the time reduction counter is not "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S306.

In step S306, the main CPU 101 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time reduction counter of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S307.

In step S307, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time reduction counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the time reduction counter is “0”, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S308. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the time reduction counter is not "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S325.

In step S308, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the time reduction flag of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S309.

In step S309, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the time saving end command in the main RAM 103. The time saving end command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the time saving end. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S325.

In step S325, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ST count counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the ST count counter is “0”, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S310. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the ST count counter is not "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S326.

In step S326, the main CPU 101 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the ST count counter of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S327.

In step S327, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the ST count counter of the main RAM 103 is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the ST count counter is “0”, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S328. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the ST count counter is not "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S310.

In step S328, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the ST count flag of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S329.

In step S329, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the ST end command in the main RAM 103. The ST end command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the end of ST. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S310.

In step S310, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether the result of the small hit determination in step S119 is a small hit. When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the small hit determination is a small hit, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S311. When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the small hit determination is not a small hit, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S315.

In step S311 the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (03H) indicating a hit start interval management process as a control state flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S312.

In step S312, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a waiting time timer as a hit start interval time corresponding to the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). In this process, the main CPU 101 stores the hit start interval time in the area that functions as the waiting time timer in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S313. The hit start interval time is also determined for each hit type, but in this embodiment, at least special probability variation, special normal, real ball output small probability variation, real ball output small normal and special figure (2) small hit-2 The hit start interval time is set to the same time or a time that is difficult for the player to distinguish (for example, 1 second).

In step S313, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a special symbol effect stop command. The special symbol effect stop command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 recognizes the stop of the special symbol effect. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the step S314 process.

In step S314, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a big hit start command or a small hit start command corresponding to the special symbol. The big hit start command or the small hit start command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 recognizes the start of a big hit or a small hit. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S315, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (07H) indicating a special symbol game end process as a control state flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S316.

In step S316, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a special symbol effect stop command. The special symbol effect stop command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 recognizes the stop of the special symbol effect. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

[Hit start interval management process]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (hit start interval management process) performed in step S104 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S401, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating a hit start interval management process. When the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process, the process shifts to step S402. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not a value (03H) indicating the hit start interval management process, the main CPU 101 terminates this subroutine.

In step S402, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S403. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S403, the main CPU 101 sets the upper limit value of the large winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 103.

In step S404, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the large winning opening opening count counter of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S405.

In step S405, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting an opening / closing pattern for each round or small hit according to the type of the big hit symbol. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S406.

In step S406, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a large winning opening opening display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this case, the display command for opening the large winning opening is the data indicating the first round. The large winning opening opening display command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200 as a large winning opening opening command. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S407.

In step S407, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating a large winning opening reopening waiting time management process as a control state flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S408.

In step S408, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the large winning opening winning counter of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S409.

In step S409, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the opening time of the large winning opening in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S410.

In step S410, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the large winning opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this process, the main CPU 101 updates the variable positioned in the main RAM 103 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to open the big winning opening 47. The variable stored in this way drives the large winning opening solenoid 82 to open the large winning opening 47. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

[Large winning opening reopening waiting time management process]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (large winning opening reopening waiting time management process) performed in step S105 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S500, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time management process. When the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (05H) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time management process, the process is transferred to step S501. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not a value (05H) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time management process, the main CPU 101 terminates this subroutine.

In step S501, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the waiting time timer corresponding to the special symbol display management process is “0”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S502. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S502, the main CPU 101 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the large winning opening opening number counter of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S503.

In step S503, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a large winning opening opening display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. In this case, the display command for opening the large winning opening is data indicating the second and subsequent rounds. The display command data during the opening of the winning opening is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. The large winning opening opening display command includes an instruction to perform the round counter +1 to the sub CPU 201. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S504.

In step S504, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (04H) indicating a large winning opening opening process as a control state flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S505.

In step S505, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the result of the jackpot determination in step S118 is a jackpot. When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S506. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the big hit determination is not a big hit, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S507.

In step S506, the main CPU 101 performs a process of clearing the large winning opening winning counter of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S507.

In step S507, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the opening time of the large winning opening in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S508.

In step S508, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the large winning opening opening data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

[Large winning opening opening process]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (large winning opening opening process) performed in step S106 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S600, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the large winning opening opening process. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is a value (04H) indicating the large winning opening opening process, the process shifts to step S601. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the control state flag is not a value (04H) indicating the large winning opening opening process, the main CPU 101 terminates this subroutine.

In step S601, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the large winning opening winning counter is "10" or more. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the large winning opening winning counter is "10" or more, the main CPU 101 shifts the processing to step S604. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the large winning opening winning counter is not "10" or more, the process shifts to step S602.

In step S602, the main CPU 101 performs a large winning opening opening / closing process according to the opening / closing pattern for each set round or small hit. In this process, the main CPU 101 performs a process of opening and closing the large winning opening 39 according to the opening / closing pattern for each round or small hit set in step S405. Specifically, the process of opening and closing the large winning opening 39 a plurality of times during a predetermined round by repeating the process of closing and opening the large winning opening 39 after waiting for a time according to the opening / closing pattern of each round or small hit. I do. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S603.

Here, in the present embodiment, the special probability variation, the special normal interval time between the first opening and the second opening of the first round, and the first opening and the second opening of the special figure (2) small hit-2. The interval time between openings is set to a time (for example, 0.1 second) that is the same or difficult for the player to distinguish. That is, in the process of step S602, the special probability variation, the special normal, and the special figure (2) small hit-2 are "0.896 seconds open time → 0.1 seconds open interval time → 0.896 seconds open. It will be executed in the order of "time". Further, although it is not processed in this step but is set in step S607, the actual ball output small probability change and the actual ball output small amount are the same or the interval time between the normal first and second rounds is also the same or By setting a time that is difficult for the player to distinguish (for example, 0.1 seconds), "the opening time of the first round of 0.896 seconds → the interval time between rounds of 0.1 seconds → the two rounds of 0.896 seconds" It will be executed in the order of "eye opening time". As a result, it is difficult for the player to distinguish the winning type even based on the time when the big winning opening 47 is closed.

In step S603, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the waiting time timer as the large winning opening opening time timer is “0”. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is "0", the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S604. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the waiting time timer is not "0", the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S604, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the large winning opening closing data. In this process, the main CPU 101 updates the variable positioned in the main RAM 103 based on the data read from the main ROM 102 in order to close the big winning opening 47. The variable stored in this way closes the special winning opening solenoid 82. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S605.

In step S605, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether the result of the small hit determination in step S119 is a small hit. In this process, when the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the small hit determination is a small hit, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S610. When the main CPU 101 determines that the result of the small hit determination is not a small hit, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S606.

In step S606, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the large winning opening opening count value is equal to or greater than the large winning opening opening number upper limit value. In this process, the main CPU 101 compares the large winning opening opening count value stored in the main RAM 103 with the large winning opening opening number upper limit value or more, and the large winning opening opening count value is the large winning opening opening count value. Determine if it is greater than or equal to the upper limit. When the main CPU 101 determines that the number of times the large winning opening is opened is equal to or greater than the upper limit of the number of opening of the winning opening, the process proceeds to step S610. On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the large winning opening opening count value is not equal to or greater than the winning opening opening number upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S607.

In step S607, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the open time interval display time in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S608.

In step S608, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (05H) indicating a large winning opening reopening waiting time management process as a control state flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S609.

In step S609, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting an inter-round display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. The inter-round display command is supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

In step S610, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the value of the waiting time timer as the hit end interval display time in the main RAM 103. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S611.

In step S611, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval process as a control state flag. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S612.

In step S612, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a special symbol per interval end display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Specifically, when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, the big hit end display command is set, and when the result of the hit determination is a small hit, the small hit end display command is set. The big hit end display command and the small hit end display command are supplied from the main CPU 101 of the main control circuit 100 to the sub CPU 201 of the sub control circuit 200. When this process is completed, the main CPU 101 ends this subroutine.

[Hit end interval processing]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (hit end interval processing) executed in step S107 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S700, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 103 is a value (06H) indicating a hit end interval process. When it is determined that the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval processing, the processing shifts to step S701. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval processing, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S701, when the control state flag of the main RAM 103 has a value (06H) indicating the hit end interval processing, the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the hit end interval is “0”. Judge whether or not. Further, the main CPU 101 shifts the process to step S702 when the value of the waiting time timer is "0", and ends this subroutine when the value of the waiting time timer is not "0".

In step S702, the main CPU 101 sets a value (07H) indicating the end of the special symbol game of the main RAM 103 in the control state flag. When this process is completed, the process is moved to step S703.

In step S703, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol and the control data according to the game state in the predetermined area of the main RAM 103. Specifically, as control data, a game state such as a normal game state and a probability change state is set. Further, the main CPU 101 hits the sub control circuit 200 and transmits an end command. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Special symbol game end processing]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (special symbol game end processing) executed in step S108 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

First, in step S710, the main CPU 101 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 103 is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end processing, the processing is transferred to step S711. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (07H) indicating the special symbol game end processing, this subroutine is terminated.

In step S711, the main CPU 101 performs a process of setting a value (00H) indicating a special symbol memory check in the main RAM 103 as a control state flag. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

[Explanation of operation of sub control circuit]
Hereinafter, the processing of the sub control circuit 200 will be described. The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 100, and the sub CPU 201 performs various processes such as display processing.

[Sub-control main processing]
First, the sub-control main process performed by the sub-CPU 201 of the sub-control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1101, the sub CPU 201 performs the initialization process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 initializes the work area of the work RAM 203 in response to the power being turned on. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1102.

In step S1102, the sub CPU 201 performs a random number value update process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 updates the random number values stored in the work RAM 203 (for example, the random value for determining the effect, the random value for determining the jackpot effect, the random value for determining the stop symbol, and the like). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1103.

In step S1103, the sub CPU 201 performs a command analysis process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 analyzes the command stored in the receive buffer of the work RAM 203. The details of this process will be described later. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1104.

In step S1104, the sub CPU 201 performs the effect control process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 controls the effect using the effect button 62. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1105.

In step S1105, the sub CPU 201 performs display control processing. In this process, the sub CPU 201 transmits data for displaying in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 16 to the display control circuit 204. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1106.

When data is received from the sub CPU 201 in the display control circuit 204, the VDP of the display control circuit 204 receives various types of identification symbol data, background image data, production image data, and the like based on the received data. The image data of is read from the image data ROM. The VDP superimposes various image data read from the image data ROM and displays them in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 16.

In step S1106, the sub CPU 201 performs sound / lamp control processing. In this process, the sub CPU 201 controls the sound generated from the speaker 24 and controls the light emission of various lamps such as the lamp 25. When this process is completed, the process is again moved to the random number value update process in step S1102.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Even in the state where the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 22 is being performed, the sub-control main process may be interrupted and the timer interrupt process may be performed. Hereinafter, the timer interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIG. 23.

In step S1201, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of saving the register. In this process, the sub CPU 201 saves the value used in the running program stored in each register (storage area). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1202.

In step S1202, the sub CPU 201 performs a timer update process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 updates the timer stored in the work RAM 203. Specifically, the sub CPU 201 updates a timer for round effect and the like. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1203.

In step S1203, the sub CPU 201 performs the effect button switch input detection process. In this process, the sub CPU 201 detects whether or not the effect button switch 310 is input by operating the effect button 62. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1204.

In step S1204, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of restoring the register. In this process, the sub CPU 201 restores the value saved in step S201 to each register. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

[Command interrupt processing]
Even in the state in which the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 22 is being executed, the sub-control main process may be interrupted and the command interrupt process may be performed. Hereinafter, the command interrupt processing performed by the sub CPU 201 will be described with reference to FIG. 24.

In step S1301, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of saving the register. In this process, the sub CPU 201 saves the value used in the running program stored in each register (storage area). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1302.

In step S1302, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of storing the received command in the buffer. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1303.

In step S1303, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of restoring the register. In this process, the sub CPU 201 restores the value saved in step S1301 to each register. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

[Command analysis processing]
Hereinafter, the subroutine (command analysis process) performed in step S1103 of FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26.

In step S1401, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not a command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 201 determines that there is a receive command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1402. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that there is no reception command, the subroutine ends this subroutine.

In step S1402, the sub CPU 201 performs a read processing of the received command. In this process, the sub CPU 201 reads the command stored in the receive buffer. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1403.

In step S1403, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the receiving command is a large winning opening winning command. In this process, if the sub CPU 201 determines that the reception command is a large winning opening winning command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the processing to step S1404. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the reception command is not the big winning opening winning command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1405.

In step S1404, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of updating the acquisition number counter and the total acquisition number counter during the jackpot. In this way, the sub CPU 201 can acquire data regarding the number of prize balls (the number of acquired game balls) acquired by the player by winning the game balls in the large winning opening 47. In addition, the acquisition number counter and the total acquisition number counter during the big hit start counting (counting) with the start of the big hit game as a delimiter. In this way, data on the number of prize balls is acquired each time a big hit or a small hit is made. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1405, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the reception command is a special symbol designation command. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the receive command is a special symbol designation command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1406. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the reception command is not a special symbol designation command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1407.

In step S1406, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining the stop symbol based on the special symbol designation command. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1407, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the reception command is a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the receive command is a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1408. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the reception command is not the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1409.

In step S1408, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining the effect pattern based on the special figure variation pattern designation command, the stop symbol, and the extracted random value for effect determination. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1409, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the received command is a hit start command (big hit start command, small hit start command). In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the received command is a hit start command (big hit start command, small hit start command), the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1410. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the received command is not a hit start command (big hit start command, small hit start command), the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1411.

In step S1410, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining the jackpot start effect. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1411, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the reception command is a large winning opening opening effect display command. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the reception command is the effect display command during the opening of the big winning opening, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1412. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the reception command is not the effect display command during the opening of the big winning opening, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1413.

In step S1412, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining the effect during the opening of the big winning opening. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1413, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the reception command is an inter-round display command. In this process, if the sub CPU 201 determines that the receive command is an inter-round display command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1414. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the reception command is not an inter-round display command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1415.

In step S1414, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining the effect between rounds. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1415, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the reception command is a hit end display command. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the receive command is a hit end display command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1416. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the reception command is not a hit end display command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1417.

In step S1416, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining the effect at the end of the big hit. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1417, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the reception command is a time saving end command. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the receive command is a time saving end command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1418. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the reception command is not the time saving end command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1419.

In step S1418, the sub CPU 201 controls such as clearing the time saving flag and ending the time saving display. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1419, the sub CPU 201 performs processing corresponding to the other received command. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

[Hit start production determination process]
The subroutine (hit start effect determination process) performed in step S1410 of FIG. 25 will be described with reference to FIG. 27.

In step S1501, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a 15R jackpot. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a 15R jackpot, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1502. Further, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is not a 15R big hit, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step 1503.

In step S1502, the sub CPU 201 sets the 15R jackpot start effect data according to the probability variation symbol or the normal symbol. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1503, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a substantially 10R probability variation jackpot. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a substantially 10R probability variation big hit, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1504. Further, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is not a substantially 10R probability variation big hit, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1505.

In step S1504, the sub CPU 201 sets the substantially 10R probability variation jackpot start effect data. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1505, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a substantial 5R probability variation jackpot. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a substantially 5R probability variation big hit, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1506. Further, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is not a substantially 5R probability variation big hit, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1507.

In step S1506, the sub CPU 201 sets the substantially 5R probability variation jackpot start effect data. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1507, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a special jackpot. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a special jackpot, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1508. Further, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is not a special big hit, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step 1509.

In step S1508, the sub CPU 201 sets the special jackpot start effect data according to the probability variation symbol or the normal symbol. In the present embodiment, the special jackpot start effect data includes the effect before the start of hit A-2, the effect after the start of the first hit B-2, the effect C-4 after the start of the second hit, and the start of the third hit, which will be described later. Data on post-production D-2 and the like are included. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1509, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a substantial hit with a small number of balls. In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a substantially small hit with a large number of balls, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1510. Further, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit is not a small hit with a small number of balls corresponding to the hit start command, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step 1511.

In step S1510, the sub CPU 201 sets the actual ball output small jackpot start effect data according to the probability variation symbol or the normal symbol. In addition, in this embodiment, the actual ball output small big hit start effect data includes the pre-hit start effect A-2, the first hit start post-effect B-2, the second hit post-start effect C-3, and the second. Data on the effect D-1 and the like after the start of 3 hits are included. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1511, the sub CPU 201 performs a process of determining whether or not the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a small hit (1). In this process, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is a small hit (1), the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1512. Further, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the hit corresponding to the hit start command is not a small hit (1), the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S1513.

In step S1512, the sub CPU 201 sets the small hit (1) start effect data. In the present embodiment, the small hit (1) start effect data includes the effect before the start of the hit A-1, which will be described later, the effect B-1 after the start of the first hit, the effect C-1 after the start of the second hit, and the like. Contains data. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

In step S1513, the sub CPU 201 sets the small hit (2) start effect data. In the present embodiment, the small hit (2) start effect data includes the pre-hit start effect A-2, the first hit start post-effect B-2, the second hit start post-effect C-2, and the like, which will be described later. Contains data. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 ends this subroutine.

[Direction of gaming machines]

Hereinafter, the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects are performed using the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16, the sound generated from the speaker 24, the light of the lamp 25, and the like.

For example, FIG. 28 shows an example of variable display of the identification symbol performed by the liquid crystal display device 16 as an effect when the big hit determination (hit determination) is a big hit. As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), when the hit determination is performed by the main control circuit 100, the variation display of the three stopped identification symbols is started. Then, when a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), the same identification symbols are stopped on the left and right to reach the reach state. Then, as shown in FIG. 28 (d), the identification symbol in the middle stops at the same identification symbol as the left and right identification symbols, and as shown in FIG. 28 (e), the character "big hit" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. Is displayed. By such an effect, the player is notified that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) to 28 (d), the start memory (number of hold times) of the variation display of the identification symbol is displayed at the lower left of the liquid crystal display device 16.

In addition, the various effects include a super-probability changing effect performed when the gaming state is a super-probability changing state. In the super-probability change effect, a predetermined timing (specifically, the timing with the opening / closing of the large winning opening 47) is adjusted, and an image related to the opening / closing is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16.

[Direction during super-probability change]
In the following, the super-probability change effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 35.

As shown in FIG. 29, the image (effect) displayed in the super-probability change effect includes a hit effect displayed when the result of the hit determination is a hit and a case where the hit effect is not performed. The non-hit effect displayed in (hereinafter referred to as the non-hit effect F-1) and the non-hit effect are included.

As shown in FIG. 30A, in the non-hit effect F-1, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays a state in which an angler is hanging a fishing rod. Further, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays variations of the three identification symbols.

As shown in FIG. 29, the hit game effect is composed of a pre-hit start effect, a first hit start post effect, a second hit start post effect, a third hit start post effect, a hit open post effect, and the like.

The pre-hit start effect of the hit game effect is an effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 before the start interval of the hit is started when the result of the hit determination is a hit. There are two types of pre-hit effects. In the following, the two types of pre-hit start effects will be referred to as pre-hit start effect A-1 and pre-hit start effect A-2, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 30B, in the pre-hit start effect A-1, the liquid crystal display device 16 first displays a state in which the angler's fishing rod is bent and something hits. Then, as shown in FIG. 31A, a state in which the angler raises the fishing rod and catches the fish is displayed. Also, almost at the same time as the angler catches the fish, the three fluctuating identification symbols stop at "chance, chance, chance". The fact that the fish was caught suggests that the small hit game will start from now on. In this way, the player can recognize that the small hit game will start from now on when the pre-hit start effect A-1 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 30B, in the pre-hit start effect A-2, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays a state in which the angler's fishing rod is bent and something hits. Then, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), a state in which the angler raises the fishing rod and catches the treasure box is displayed. Also, almost at the same time as the angler picks up the treasure chest, the three fluctuating identification symbols stop at "chance, chance, chance". The fact that the treasure chest has been caught suggests that either the small hit game, the big hit game, or the super-probability rewinding effect described later will be started from now on. In this way, when the pre-hit start effect A-2 is displayed, the player can recognize that one of the small hit games and the like will be started from now on.

The first hit post-start effect of the hit game effect is one of the effects displayed after the hit start interval is started and before the hit end interval is started when the result of the hit determination is a hit. This is an effect that is first displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. There are two types of effects after the start of the first hit. In the following, the two types of post-first hit effect will be referred to as the first post-start effect B-1 and the first hit post-start effect B-2, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 32 (a), in the effect B-1 after the start of the first hit, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays a state in which the angler is happy to catch a fish. In addition, the words "Opening the big prize opening!" Are displayed along with how the angler is happy.

As shown in FIG. 32 (b), in the effect B-2 after the start of the first hit, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays a state in which the angler is fishing the treasure box and bending his head. In addition, the words "Opening the big prize opening!" Are displayed along with the appearance of the angler bending his head.

The second hit post-start effect of the hit game effect is one of the effects displayed after the hit start interval is started and before the hit end interval is started when the result of the hit determination is a hit. This is an effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 after the first hit start effect. Specifically, the effect after the start of the second hit is displayed during the hit end interval when the result of the hit determination is two small hits open (1) and (2). In addition, when the result of the hit determination is a special probability change or a special normal, the effect after the start of the second hit is during the interval between the openings after the second opening is completed among the three openings in the first round. Is displayed. In addition, the effect after the start of the second hit is displayed during the inter-round interval between the second and third rounds when the result of the hit determination is a real ball output small probability change or a real ball output small normal. .. There are four types of effects after the start of the second hit. In the following, four types of post-second hit effects are described as the second hit post-start effect C-1, the second hit post-start effect C-2, the second hit post-start effect C-3, and the second hit post-start effect C-3. After the start, they are referred to as production C-4, respectively.

After the start of the second hit, the effect C-1 is displayed when the result of the hit determination is the small hit twice open (1). In the second hit post-start effect C-1, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays the state in which the angler is pleased after the first hit start post-effect B-1.

After the start of the second hit, the effect C-2 is displayed when the result of the hit determination is the small hit twice open (2). As shown in FIG. 33 (a), in the second hit post-start effect C-2, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays a state in which the treasure box is empty. Also, at the same time as the treasure chest becomes empty, the letters "Sorry" are displayed along with the "x" from the treasure chest. In addition, the fact that the character "Sorry" is displayed together with "x" from the treasure box is the small hit game, the big hit game, or the super-probable change rewinding effect shown to the player in the pre-hit start effect A-2. Among them, it suggests to the player that the small hit game was performed. In this way, the player can recognize that the small hit game has been performed when the effect C-2 is displayed after the start of the second hit.

After the start of the second hit, the effect C-3 is displayed when the result of the hit determination is a real ball output small probability change or a real ball output small normal. As shown in FIG. 33 (b), in the second hit post-start effect C-3, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays a state in which the treasure box is empty. At the same time as the treasure chest is emptied, a "<<" symbol (a symbol indicating the rewinding of the videotape) is displayed together with the image of the "video tape" from the treasure chest. In addition, the fact that the symbol "<<" was displayed together with the image of "video tape" from the treasure box is the small hit game, the big hit game, or the super hit game shown to the player in the pre-hit start production A-2. It suggests to the player that the super-probability rewinding effect is performed among the probabilistic rewinding effects. In this way, the player can recognize that the super-probability change rewinding effect is performed when the effect C-4 is displayed after the start of the second hit.

After the start of the second hit, the effect C-4 is displayed when the result of the hit determination is a special probability change or a special normal. As shown in FIG. 34, in the effect C-4 after the start of the second hit, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays a state in which the treasure box is empty. At the same time as the treasure chest becomes empty, the characters "Big hit!" Are displayed along with the image of "Treasure (bundle of bills)" from the treasure chest. In addition, the fact that the characters "Big hit!" Are displayed together with the image of "Treasure (bundle of bills)" from the treasure box means that the small hit game or the big hit game shown to the player in the pre-hit production A-2. Or, it suggests to the player that the jackpot game is being performed in the super-probability change rewinding effect. In this way, the player can recognize that the big hit game is being performed when the effect C-4 is displayed after the start of the second hit.

In this way, in the effects C-2 to 4 after the start of the second hit, at the same time as the treasure box becomes empty, the contents (the characters "sorry", "video tape", "treasure (bundle of bills)", etc.) are displayed on the liquid crystal display. It is displayed at 16. That is, in the effects C-2 to 4 after the start of the second hit, the type of the effect can be discerned by the player because the treasure box is vacant and the contents can be visually recognized. Here, the effects C-2 to 4 after the start of the second hit are displayed for 5 seconds (for example, during the hit end interval when the small hit is opened twice (2)). It is desirable that such timing (timing at which the type of effect can be discerned by the player) is as late as possible among the above 5 seconds. At least, it is desirable that the timing is after 1 second, which is the hit end interval time when the small hit is opened twice (2), has elapsed. By setting such a timing, it is possible to delay the timing at which the hit type can be discriminated, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

When the result of the hit judgment (big hit judgment) is a big hit, the third hit post-start effect of the hit game effect is displayed after the hit start interval is started and before the hit end interval is started. Among the effects, the effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 after the second hit start effect. There are two types of effects after the start of the third hit. In the following, the two types of post-start third hit effects will be referred to as the third post-start post-start effect D-1 and the third post-start post-start effect D-2, respectively.

In the third hit post-start effect D-1, the number of games (ST number and time reduction number) and the effect after the start of the hit (effect after the start of the first hit) are started on the liquid crystal display device 16. The state in which the content is rewound (reverse playback) is displayed. The effect in the effect D-1 after the start of the third hit is called a rewind effect.

In the third hit post-start effect D-2, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays a so-called big hit effect performed during the big hit game. When the type of big hit is 15R probability variation and 15R normal, the normal big hit effect is executed with three identification symbols aligned.

The post-hit opening effect of the hit game effect is an effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 during the hit end interval when the result of the hit determination (big hit determination) is a big hit. There are two types of effects after the hit is opened. In the following, the two types of post-hit release effects will be referred to as a hit open post-effect E-1 and a hit open post-effect E-2, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 35 (a), in the post-hit opening effect E-1, the characters "super-probability change rewind!" Are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16.

As shown in FIG. 35 (b), in the post-hit opening effect E-2, the characters "super-probability change continuation" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16.

The above-mentioned hit-time effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 at a predetermined timing when the game state is in the super-probability changing state and the result of the hit determination is a hit. In the following, using FIGS. 36 to 39, the small hits are opened twice (1) and (2) (hereinafter, they are simply referred to as the small hits (1) and the small hits (2), respectively). The second special symbol in the special probability variation / special normal (hereinafter, simply referred to as a special hit) and the real ball output small probability variation / real ball output small normal (hereinafter, simply referred to as a real ball output small hit). The timing of the fluctuation of the above, the winning game state, the opening and closing of the big winning opening 47, and the content of the production will be described.

In the following, using FIG. 36, in the case where the gaming state is in the super-probability changing state, the variation of the second special symbol, the winning gaming state, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 47 when the small hit is 1. The content of the production and the timing of the production will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 36, when the result of the hit determination is a small hit (1), the pre-hit start effect A-1 is displayed before the hit start interval is started. In this way, the player can recognize that the small hit game will start from now on.

Further, when the hit start interval is started, the effect B-1 after the start of the first hit is displayed. Then, after the start of the first hit, the large winning opening 47 is opened twice with the display of the effect B-1. Here, in the small hit (1), the number of open seconds of the large winning opening 47 is set to about 1.0 second. Therefore, by opening the large winning opening 47 twice, some (for example, one game ball per opening) can be won in the large winning opening 47. That is, the player can play a small hit game while displaying the effect B-1 after the start of the first hit to obtain a prize ball.

Further, when the second opening of the large winning opening 47 is completed (that is, when the hit end interval is started), the effect C-1 after the start of the second hit is displayed. Further, when the hit end interval ends (that is, when the hit (small hit) gaming state ends), the non-hit effect F-1 is displayed. In this way, the player can recognize that the small hit game has ended and the super-probability change state continues.

In the following, using FIG. 37, when the game state is in the super-probability change state, the change of the second special symbol, the hit game state, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 47 in the case of the small hit (2). And the content of the production and the timing of.

As shown in FIG. 37, when the result of the hit determination is the small hit (2), the pre-hit start effect A-2 is displayed before the hit start interval is started. In this way, the player can recognize that either the small hit game, the big hit game, or the rewinding effect is started from now on.

Further, when the hit start interval is started, the effect B-2 after the start of the first hit is displayed. Then, after the start of the first hit, the large winning opening 47 is opened twice with the display of the effect B-2. Here, in the small hit (2), the number of open seconds of the large winning opening 47 is set to about 1.0 second. Therefore, by opening the large winning opening 47 twice, some (for example, one game ball per opening) can be won in the large winning opening 47. That is, the player can play a small hit game while displaying the effect B-2 after the start of the first hit to obtain a prize ball.

Further, when the second opening of the large winning opening 47 is completed (that is, when the hit end interval is started), the effect C-2 after the start of the second hit is displayed. In this way, the player can recognize that the small hit game has been performed. Further, when the hit end interval ends (that is, when the hit (small hit) gaming state ends), the non-hit effect F-1 is displayed. In this way, the player can recognize that the small hit game has ended and the super-probability change state continues.

In the following, using FIG. 38, in the case where the gaming state is in the super-probability changing state, the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the winning gaming state, the opening and closing of the large winning opening 47, and the production in the case of a special hit. The contents and timing will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 38, when the result of the hit determination is a special hit, the effect displayed before the hit start interval is started (in the small hit (2), before the hit start interval is started). The pre-start effect A-2 (same as) is displayed. In this way, the player can recognize that either the small hit game, the big hit game, or the rewinding effect is started from now on.

Further, when the hit start interval is started, the first hit start post-effect B-2 (same as the effect displayed in the hit start interval in the small hit (2)) is displayed. Then, after the start of the first hit, the large winning opening 47 is opened twice with the display of the effect B-2. Here, the opening of the big winning opening 47 twice is based on the big hit game, unlike the small hits (1) and (2) as described above. Specifically, the two opening of the big winning opening 47 is the first two opening of the three opening of the first round in the big hit game. In the special hit, the opening seconds of the large winning opening 47 are set to about 1.0 second for the first two opening. Therefore, by opening the first two times, some (for example, one per opening) game balls can be won in the large winning opening 47.

Here, in the special hit, the opening mode of the first two large winning openings 47 is the same as the two opening modes of the small hits (1) and (2) (pseudo small hit opening / closing mode). That is, in the case of a special hit big hit game, if some game balls win the big winning opening 47 by the first two opening, (not a small hit game, but a big hit game. (Nevertheless) It is possible to give the player the impression that the game ball has won a prize by the small hit game.

In addition, when the first two opening of the large winning opening 47 is completed (that is, when the interval between the opening of the second opening of the first round and the opening of the third opening is started), the second hit. After the start, the effect C-4 is displayed. In this way, the player can recognize that the jackpot game is being performed. That is, the player can recognize that the big hit game is being performed where the player has the impression that the small hit game has been performed. In this way, it is possible to give the player the impression that the game state has developed (the degree of advantage to the player has increased) after the small hit game has been performed.

Further, when the opening interval ends, the effect D-2 is displayed after the start of the third hit. In addition, when the opening of the big winning opening 47 in the 15th round is completed, the effect E-2 is displayed after the opening of the hit, and when the hit end interval ends (that is, when the hit (big hit game) ends). Is displayed as a non-hit effect F-1. In this way, the player can recognize that the jackpot game has ended and the super-probability change state continues.

In the present embodiment, in the special hit big hit game, when the big winning opening 47 is opened and closed in the pseudo small hit opening / closing mode, the same effect as when the small hit (2) is opened twice ( Although the effect B-2) is displayed after the start of the first hit, an effect (similar effect) that is not the same and difficult for the player to distinguish may be performed. Here, the effect that is difficult for the player to distinguish means an effect that is difficult to understand at first glance when the player sees the difference in appearance, the game state, and the content of the subsequent effect. There is.

In the following, using FIG. 39, in the case where the game state is in the super-probability change state, the fluctuation of the second special symbol, the hit game state, and the opening / closing of the large winning opening 47 in the case where the actual ball output is a small hit. And the content of the production and the timing of.

As shown in FIG. 39, when the result of the hit determination is a substantial hit with a small number of balls, it is displayed before the hit start interval is started (in the small hit (2), before the hit start interval is started). The pre-start effect A-2 (same as the effect to be performed) is displayed. In this way, the player can recognize that either the small hit game, the big hit game, or the rewinding effect is started from now on.

Further, when the hit start interval is started, the first hit start post-effect B-2 (same as the effect displayed in the hit start interval in the small hit (2)) is displayed. Then, after the start of the first hit, the large winning opening 47 is opened twice with the display of the effect B-2. Here, the opening of the big winning opening 47 twice is based on the big hit game, unlike the small hits (1) and (2) as described above. Specifically, the opening of the big winning opening 47 twice is the opening of the first and second rounds in the big hit game. In the actual small hits, the opening seconds of the large winning opening 47 are set to about 1.0 seconds for the opening of the first and second rounds. Therefore, by opening the first and second rounds, some (for example, one per round) game balls can be won in the large winning opening 47.

Here, in the actual small hit of balls, the opening mode of the large winning opening 47 in the first and second rounds is the same as the opening mode of the small hits (1) and (2) twice (pseudo small hit opening / closing mode). Is. That is, in the case of a big hit game with a small number of balls, if some game balls win the big winning opening 47 by opening the first and second rounds (not a small hit game, but a big hit). It is possible to give the player the impression that the game ball has won a prize by the small hit game (despite the game).

In addition, when the opening of the first and second rounds of the large winning opening 47 is completed (that is, when the interval between the second and third rounds is started), the second hit post-start effect C- 3 is displayed. As a result, the player can recognize that the rewinding effect is performed. Further, when the inter-round interval ends, the effect D-1 is displayed after the start of the third hit. That is, the rewinding effect is performed, and the content of the effect after the number of games (ST number and time reduction number) and the effect after the start of the hit (effect after the start of the first hit) is started is rewound (reverse playback). The situation is displayed.

In the rounds during the rewinding effect, that is, from the third round to the fifteenth round, the number of open seconds of the large winning opening 47 is set to about 0.1 seconds per round. Therefore, it is difficult to make the large winning opening 47 win the game ball while the rewinding effect is being performed. Further, when the opening of the large winning opening 47 in the 15th round is completed, the effect E-1 is displayed after the opening of the hit. In this way, the player can recognize that the rewinding effect has been performed.

Here, in the effect D-1 after the start of the third hit, it is displayed that the number of games (ST number and time reduction number) is cleared by rewinding the content of the effect. In other words, the number of STs and the number of time reductions were cleared because the actual small hits were big hits, but the impression was that the time went back after the small hit game was played. Can be given to the player. That is, it is possible to give the player the impression that the game state has developed (the degree of advantage to the player has increased) after the small hit game has been performed.

Further, when the hit end interval ends (that is, when the hit (big hit game) ends), the non-hit effect F-1 is displayed. In this way, the player can recognize that the jackpot game has ended and the super-probability change state continues.

In the present embodiment, it is the same as the case where the small hit (2) is opened twice when the large winning opening 47 is opened and closed in the pseudo small hit opening / closing mode in the big hit game of the actual small hit. (Effect B-2 after the start of the first hit) is displayed, but the effect (similar effect) that is not the same and difficult for the player to distinguish may be performed. Here, the effect that is difficult for the player to distinguish means an effect that is difficult to understand at first glance when the player sees the difference in appearance, the game state, and the content of the subsequent effect. There is.

[Display of balls on a liquid crystal display]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 40 and 41, a ball ejection display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 when a super-probability change state is reached will be described.

As shown in FIG. 41, the ball ejection display is displayed on the upper right of the liquid crystal display device 16. In addition, the type of items to be displayed changes according to the state of the game in the super-probability change state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), the item "total number of acquisitions" is displayed during the jackpot game of the jackpot (so-called first hit) that shifts to the super-probability change state. In addition, a number is appropriately entered in "X" shown in the figure (hereinafter, the same applies).

Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), when the small hit game is performed during the rush, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "RUSH times" are displayed. Is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (c), during the second and subsequent big hit games, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "big hit acquisition", the item "big hit times", and the item "RUSH acquisition" , The item "RUSH times" is displayed.

Further, even when the small hit game is not performed during the rush, the same display as in FIG. 40 (b) is performed.

The "total number of prizes won" indicates the total number of prize balls won after the transition to the super-probability state. Further, "RUSH times" indicates the number of rushes performed after the transition to the super-probability change state. In addition, "big hit acquisition" indicates the number of prize balls acquired in the current (this time) big hit game. In addition, "big hit times" indicates the number of big hits (including the first hit) after the transition to the super-probability change state.

Further, "RUSH acquisition" indicates the number of prize balls acquired in the current (this time) small hit game when the small hit game is performed during the rush hour. Further, when the small hit game is not performed during the rush, the total number of prize balls acquired in the small hit game during the rush is shown. In addition, "RUSH acquisition" is not the number of prize balls acquired in the current (this time) small hit game, but is acquired in the small hit game during the rush even when the small hit game is performed during the rush. It may indicate the total number of prize balls. In addition, in a game machine that has a firing number counter at the tip of the launch rail and a collection counter at the game ball collection port to count the number of shots, the number of shots is not the total number of prize balls but the total number of prize balls ( The difference number obtained by subtracting the number of balls used) may be displayed.

In the following, with reference to FIG. 41, an example of the payout display displayed in the game in the super-probability changing state will be described.

As shown in FIG. 41 (a), when there is a big hit that shifts to the super-probability change state (when there is a so-called first hit), the liquid crystal display device 16 has an effect during the big hit game (for example, "during the big hit"). !! ”is displayed. Then, the item "total number of acquisitions" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16, and the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game is added and displayed each time. Note that FIG. 41A shows a state just before the end of the jackpot game of the first hit. Immediately before the end of the jackpot game, "2250" is displayed as the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game in the item "total number of winnings".

Further, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), when the state shifts to the super-probability change state and the rush is performed, the liquid crystal display device 16 is displayed during the rush (for example, the characters "RUSH in progress!"). Is displayed. Then, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "RUSH times" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16, and the number of prize balls acquired during the rush is added and displayed each time. NS.

Specifically, since the number of rushes performed after the transition to the super-probability change state is the first, "1 time" is displayed in the item "RUSH times". Further, in the state shown in FIG. 41 (b), since the number of prize balls acquired in this rush is 250, "250" is displayed in the item "RUSH acquisition". In addition, in the item "total number of acquisitions", "2500", which is the total number of the 2250 prize balls acquired in the first big hit game and the prize balls acquired in this rush, is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41 (c), when there is a big hit for the first time after shifting to the super-probability change state, the liquid crystal display device 16 has an effect during the big hit game as in the case of the first hit. For example, the characters "Big hit !!") are displayed. On the liquid crystal display device 16, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "big hit acquisition", the item "big hit times", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "RUSH times" are displayed, and the big hit game is in progress. The number of prize balls won is added and displayed each time. Note that FIG. 41 (c) shows a state just before the end of the jackpot game.

Specifically, since the number of rushes performed after the transition to the super-probability change state is still one, "1 time" is displayed in the item "RUSH times". Further, in the state shown in FIG. 41 (c), since the number of prize balls acquired in the previous (first) rush is 250, "250" is displayed in the item "RUSH acquisition". In addition, since the number of big hits made after the transition to the super-probability change state is the second time including the first hit, "2 times" is displayed in the item "big hit times". Further, in the state shown in FIG. 41 (c), since the number of prize balls acquired in this big hit game is 1500, "1500" is displayed in the item "Big hit acquisition". In addition, the item "total number of prizes" is the total number of the 1500 prize balls acquired in this jackpot game and the total of 2500 prize balls acquired at the end of the previous rush, "4000". Is displayed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 41 (d), when the second big hit game is completed and the rush is continuously performed, the liquid crystal display device 16 is displayed with the effect during the rush (for example, "RUSH in progress!"". Character) is displayed. Then, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "RUSH times" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16, and the number of prize balls acquired during the rush is added and displayed each time. NS.

Specifically, since the number of rushes performed after the transition to the super-probability change state is the second time, "2 times" is displayed in the item "RUSH times". Further, in the state shown in FIG. 41 (d), since the number of prize balls acquired in this rush is 150, "150" is displayed in the item "RUSH acquisition". In addition, in the item "total number of acquisitions", "4150" is the total number of the total of 4000 prize balls acquired at the end of the second big hit game and the prize balls acquired in this rush. Is displayed.

In this way, in the case of a super-probability change state, the player can see the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "big hit acquisition", and the item "big hit times" by the ball ejection display displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. , Information such as the item "RUSH acquisition" and the item "RUSH times" can be appropriately acquired. In this way, it is possible to motivate the player to play the game and enhance the interest of the player.

In the following, with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37, the payout display in the small hit (1) and the small hit (2) will be described in detail.

In FIGS. 36 and 37, it is assumed that the total number of acquisitions is 2000, the number of RUSH acquisitions is 500, and the number of jackpot acquisitions is 1500 before the winning game is started. Further, in FIGS. 36 and 37, one game ball is awarded by opening the large winning opening 47 twice in the small hit game (the number of prize balls is 15 per opening). do. Further, in FIGS. 36 and 37, for convenience of explanation, the contents of the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "big hit acquisition" will be described. The item "RUSH acquisition" indicates not the number of prize balls acquired in the current (this time) small hit game, but the total number of prize balls acquired in the small hit game during the rush.

First, as shown in FIG. 36, when the game state is in the super-probability changing state, the payout display when the small hit is 1 will be described.

In the case of a small hit (1), when a small hit game is performed and one game ball wins in the first opening of the large winning opening 47, the item "RUSH acquisition" is changed from "500" to "515". Is added to. Along with this, the item "total number of acquisitions" is added from "2000" to "2015". After that, when one game ball wins in the second opening of the large winning opening 47, the item "RUSH acquisition" is added from "515" to "530". Along with this, the item "total number of acquisitions" is added from "2015" to "2030".

Next, as shown in FIG. 37, when the gaming state is in the super-probability changing state, the payout display when the small hit is 2 will be described.

In the case of a small hit (2), when a small hit game is performed and one game ball wins in the first opening of the large winning opening 47, the item "RUSH acquisition" is changed from "500" to "515". Is added to. Along with this, the item "total number of acquisitions" is added from "2000" to "2015". After that, when one game ball wins in the second opening of the large winning opening 47, the item "RUSH acquisition" is added from "515" to "530". Along with this, the item "total number of acquisitions" is added from "2015" to "2030". In this way, the ball ejection display when the small hit (2) is obtained is the same as the ball ejection display when the small hit (1) is achieved.

In the following, the ball output display in the special hit will be described in detail.

In the special hit, as described above, the super-probability change effect gives the impression that the game state has developed (the degree of advantage to the player has increased) after the small hit game has been performed. Giving to the person. In the present embodiment, by further devising the payout display when a special hit is made, the player is given a stronger impression as if the game state developed after the small hit game was performed. Giving. The details will be described below.

First, using the flowchart of FIG. 42, the processing of the payout display in the special hit performed by the sub CPU 201 will be described. It should be noted that this flow schematically describes the control executed in step S1404.

In step S2001, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the special hit jackpot game is started. When the sub CPU 201 determines that the big hit game of the special hit is performed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2002. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special hit big hit game is not performed, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

In step S2002, the sub CPU 201 causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display the payout when the small hit game is performed during RUSH. That is, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "RUSH times" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2003. In addition, when the payout display when the small hit game is performed is always displayed from the RUSH rush, this process can be omitted.

In step S2003, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the first or second opening of the large winning opening 47 in the first round has been performed. When the sub CPU 201 determines that the first or second opening of the large winning opening 47 in the first round has been performed, the process proceeds to step S2004. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the first and second opening of the large winning opening 47 in the first round has not been performed, the processing is returned.

In step S2004, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 47. When the sub CPU 201 determines that the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 47, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2005. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the game ball has not won a prize in the large winning opening 47, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

In step S2005, the sub CPU 201 adds the number of prize balls acquired based on the winning of the large winning opening 47 to the item "RUSH acquisition". When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2006. In this way, the big hit game is performed, but when the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 47 is the pseudo small hit opening / closing mode, the number of prize balls acquired is displayed as the prize balls acquired in the rush.

In step S2006, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the third round opening of the large winning opening 47 has been performed. When the sub CPU 201 determines that the third round opening of the large winning opening 47 has been performed, the process proceeds to step S2007. On the other hand, when it is determined that the third round opening of the large winning opening 47 has not been opened, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

In step S2007, the sub CPU 201 changes the display to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 from the ball ejection display when the small hit game is being performed during RUSH to the ball ejection display during the big hit game. That is, when the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 47 changes from the pseudo small hit opening / closing mode to the opening / closing mode after the big hit is found, the player can recognize that it is a big hit game, so that the display is changed. In this way, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "big hit acquisition", the item "big hit times", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "RUSH times" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2008. In addition, when the payout display when the small hit game is performed is always displayed from the RUSH rush, this process can be omitted.

In step S2008, the sub CPU 201 changes to the payout display during the big hit game, and at the same time, subtracts the number of prize balls added to the item "RUSH acquisition" in step S2005 from the item "RUSH acquisition". Further, the number of prize balls subtracted from the item "RUSH acquisition" is added to the item "big hit acquisition". When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2009.

In step S2009, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 47. When the sub CPU 201 determines that the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 47, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2010. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the game ball has not won a prize in the large winning opening 47, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

In step S2010, the sub CPU 201 adds the number of prize balls acquired based on the winning of the big winning opening 47 to the item "big hit acquisition". When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2011.

In step S2011, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the special hit jackpot game has ended. When the sub CPU 201 determines that the special hit jackpot game is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2012. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the big hit game of the special hit has not been completed, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

In step S2012, the sub CPU 201 causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display the payout when the small hit game is not performed during RUSH. That is, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "RUSH times" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

As described above, regarding the ball ejection display in the special hit, the sub CPU 201 opens and closes the large winning opening 47 at an appropriate timing, and causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display a predetermined image. The sub CPU 201 uses various commands related to opening / closing the large winning opening 47 and a timer related to opening / closing the large winning opening 47 in order to measure the appropriate timing.

Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the payout display in the special hit will be specifically described.

In FIG. 38, it is assumed that the total number of acquisitions is 2000, the number of RUSH acquisitions is 500, and the number of jackpot acquisitions is 1500 before the winning game is started. Further, in FIG. 38, one game ball is won by opening the first and second big winning openings 47 in the big hit game (the number of prize balls is 15 per opening). It shall be. Further, in FIG. 38, for convenience of explanation, the contents of the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "big hit acquisition" will be described. The item "RUSH acquisition" indicates not the number of prize balls acquired in the current (this time) small hit game, but the total number of prize balls acquired in the small hit game during the rush.

In the case of a special hit, a big hit game is performed, and when one game ball wins in the first opening of the first round of the big winning opening 47, the item "RUSH acquisition" is changed from "500" to "515". Is added to. Along with this, the item "total number of acquisitions" is added from "2000" to "2015". After that, when one game ball wins in the second opening of the large winning opening 47, the item "RUSH acquisition" is added from "515" to "530". Along with this, the item "total number of acquisitions" is added from "2015" to "2030" (see steps S2001 to S2005 shown in FIG. 42).

In addition, when the third opening of the first round of the large winning opening 47 is started, "30" added to the item "RUSH acquisition" in the first and second opening of the first round of the large winning opening 47 is added. , Is subtracted from the current display "530". That is, the item "RUSH acquisition" becomes "500". Further, the subtracted "30" is added to the item "Big hit acquisition". That is, the item "big hit acquisition" becomes "30" (starting from the initial value of 0 for the quantity acquired this time) (see steps S2006 to S2008 shown in FIG. 42).

In addition, when the game ball wins in the big prize opening 47 in the opening of the first round after the third time, that is, in the opening of the third round and the opening from the second to the fifteenth round, the prize is awarded. The prize ball based on is added to the item "Big hit acquisition" (see step S2009 and step S2010 shown in FIG. 42).

In this way, in the payout display in the special hit, since it is originally the number of payouts in the big hit game, the number of acquisitions that should be added to the item "big hit acquisition" is initially added to the item "RUSH acquisition". ing. That is, while the big winning opening 47 is operating in the pseudo small hit mode, it is added to the item "RUSH acquisition", and when the operation is started in the opening / closing mode after the big hit is found, it is subtracted from the item "RUSH acquisition" and the item "RUSH acquisition". Add to "Big hit acquisition".

In this way, in the present embodiment, by devising the payout display in the case of a special hit, the player gives a stronger impression as if the game state has developed after the small hit game is performed. Is giving to. That is, in a special hit that gives the player the impression that the game state has developed after the small hit game is performed, the player can display the ball output without discomfort. Further, by doing so, it is not possible to determine whether or not a big hit is being made in the addition display by the winning prizes during the first and second opening, and the player before the production execution of FIGS. 33 to 34 is performed. It becomes difficult to determine whether it is a big hit or a small hit, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

In the following, the payout display in the actual payout small hit will be described in detail.

In addition, in the actual small hit of the ball, as described above, the small hit game was performed by the super-probability changing effect (despite the winning of the game ball based on the big hit game, not the small hit game). It gives an impression to the player. In the present embodiment, by further devising the ball output display when the actual ball output is a small hit, the small hit (despite the winning of the game ball based on the big hit game, not the small hit game). It gives the player a stronger impression that the game was played. The details will be described below.

First, using the flowchart of FIG. 43, the processing of the payout display in the actual payout small hit performed by the sub CPU 201 will be described. It should be noted that this flow schematically describes the control executed in step S1404.

In step S3001, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the big hit game with a small number of balls is actually started. When the sub CPU 201 determines that a big hit game with a small number of balls is actually played, the process shifts to step S3002. On the other hand, the sub CPU 201 returns the process when it is determined that the big hit game with a small number of balls is not played.

In step S3002, the sub CPU 201 causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display the payout when the small hit game is performed during RUSH. That is, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "RUSH times" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S3003. In addition, when the payout display when the small hit game is performed is always displayed from the RUSH rush, this process can be omitted.

In step S3003, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the large winning opening 47 in the first round or the second round has been opened. When the sub CPU 201 determines that the large winning opening 47 in the first round or the second round has been opened, the process proceeds to step S3004. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the large winning openings 47 in the first and second rounds have not been opened, the processing is returned.

In step S3004, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 47. When the sub CPU 201 determines that the game ball has won a prize in the large winning opening 47, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S3005. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the game ball has not won a prize in the large winning opening 47, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

In step S3005, the sub CPU 201 adds the number of prize balls acquired based on the winning of the large winning opening 47 to the item "RUSH acquisition". When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S3006. In this way, the big hit game is performed, but the number of prize balls acquired is displayed as the prize balls acquired in the rush.

In step S3006, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the opening of the large winning opening 47 in the 15th round is completed (closed). When the sub CPU 201 determines that the opening of the 15th big winning opening 47 is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S3007. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the opening of the large winning opening 47 in the 15th round has not been completed, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

In step S3007, the sub CPU 201 sets the value of the number of STs displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 as an initial value (0 in this embodiment). When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S3008.

In step S3008, the sub CPU 201 determines whether or not the big hit game with a small number of balls is actually completed. When the sub CPU 201 determines that the big hit game with a small number of balls is actually completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S3009. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 201 determines that the big hit game with a small number of balls is not completed, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

In step S3009, the sub CPU 201 causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display the payout when the small hit game is not performed during RUSH. That is, the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "RUSH times" are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. In this case, the number of prize balls displayed in the item "RUSH acquisition" is maintained as it was before the end of the big hit game with a small number of actual balls. When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 returns the process.

As described above, the sub CPU 201 opens and closes the large winning opening 47 at an appropriate timing and causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display a predetermined image for the ball ejection display in the actual ball ejection small hit. The sub CPU 201 uses various commands related to opening / closing the large winning opening 47 and a timer related to opening / closing the large winning opening 47 in order to measure the appropriate timing.

In the following, with reference to FIG. 39, the payout display in the actual payout small hit will be specifically described.

In FIG. 39, it is assumed that the total number of acquisitions is 2000, the number of RUSH acquisitions is 500, and the number of jackpot acquisitions is 1500 before the winning game is started. Further, in FIG. 39, it is assumed that one game ball is awarded by opening the first and second rounds of the big winning opening 47 in the big hit game (the number of prize balls is 15 per opening). .. Further, in FIG. 39, for convenience of explanation, the contents of the item "total number of acquisitions", the item "RUSH acquisition", and the item "big hit acquisition" will be described. The item "RUSH acquisition" indicates not the number of prize balls acquired in the current (this time) small hit game, but the total number of prize balls acquired in the small hit game during the rush.

When a big hit game is played in the case of a small hit, and one game ball wins in the opening of the first round of the big winning opening 47, the item "RUSH acquisition" is changed from "500" to "515". Is added to. Along with this, the item "total number of acquisitions" is added from "2000" to "2015". After that, when one game ball wins in the opening of the second round of the large winning opening 47, the item "RUSH acquisition" is added from "515" to "530". Along with this, the item "total number of acquisitions" is added from "2015" to "2030" (see steps S3001 to S3005 shown in FIG. 43).

Here, in the actual small hit of balls, the opening of the large winning opening 47 after the third round is set so that the game ball becomes difficult to win (in FIG. 39, the number of winnings is 0). Therefore, until the end of the big hit game, the item "RUSH acquisition" remains "530" when the opening of the big winning opening 47 in the second round is completed.

Then, when the opening of the large winning opening 47 in the 15th round is completed, the value of the number of STs is set as the initial value during the winning end interval (steps S3006 and S3007 shown in FIG. 43).

Then, when the hit end interval ends and the big hit game of the actual small hit is finished, the liquid crystal display device 16 displays the ball payout display when the small hit game is not performed during RUSH. Then, the item "RUSH acquisition" is set to "530", and is maintained as it is before the end of the big hit game with a small number of balls. At the end of the big hit game, the item "RUSH acquisition" may be set to "0" as a restart instead of "530".

In this way, in the ball payout display in the actual ball payout small hit, since it is originally the number of payouts in the big hit game, the number of acquisitions to be added to the item "big hit acquisition" is added to the item "RUSH acquisition". doing. Further, even after the big hit game is completed, the number of prize balls displayed in the item "RUSH acquisition" is maintained, so that it seems that the game was a small hit game even though it was a big hit game (that is,). It is possible to give the player an impression (as if a series of advantageous gaming states are continuing).

In this way, in the present embodiment, by devising the payout display when the actual payout is a small hit, the small hit (despite the winning of the game ball based on the big hit game, not the small hit game). It gives the player a stronger impression that the winning game was performed. That is, in the actual ball ejection small hit that gives the player the impression that the small hit game has been performed (despite the winning of the game ball based on the big hit game, not the small hit game), the player concerned. It is possible to display the ball output without any discomfort.

In this way, in the case of a super-probability change state, by devising the ball output display when a big hit occurs, it is determined whether the game currently being played is a big hit game or a small hit game. It is difficult, and by extension, we are trying to improve the interest of the players in the game.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a demo screen is displayed when the game is interrupted for a predetermined time. On the demo screen, a jackpot history showing information (data) about the game, including the rush, in chronological order is displayed.

In the following, the display of the jackpot history will be described with reference to FIG. 44.

FIG. 44A shows an example of displaying the jackpot history (hereinafter, referred to as jackpot history P1). As shown in FIG. 44 (a), "number of times", "date and time", "rotation speed", "content", "acquisition", and "total acquisition" are displayed in the jackpot history P1. Will be done. Here, in the "content", three identification symbols (for example, "777") in the case of a big hit and characters indicating that the rush has been performed (for example, "RUSH") are displayed. In this way, in the jackpot history P1, the jackpot and the rush are displayed separately. In addition, in "total acquisition", the number of prize balls acquired in one big hit game and the total number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game and the rush during the super-probability change state are displayed. ..

For example, in the first round, at 10 o'clock on May 18, three identification symbols "777" became a big hit, and 2250 prize balls were won in the big hit game. In the second time, "(1)" displayed in the number of revolutions indicates that the rush was started by the big hit immediately before. In this way, in the second time, he won 250 prize balls in the rush.

Further, in the fifth time, the number of rotations is 550, and the three identification symbols "444" are big hits. This indicates that the rush started by the third big hit ended in the middle of reaching the fifth big hit (specifically, when the number of revolutions reached 100). As described above, in the example shown in the jackpot history P1, the jackpot game including the first hit is performed twice and the rush is performed twice during the period from the 1st to the 4th time (that is, during the super-probability change state). It has been. In addition, the display of the total acquisition indicates that a total of 4150 game balls have been acquired in the jackpot game and the rush while in the super-probability change state.

In this way, in the jackpot history P1, the number of prize balls acquired during the rush and the prizes acquired in the jackpot game are the same as the item "RUSH acquisition" and the item "big hit acquisition number" of the ball output display as described above. The number of balls is displayed. By displaying the jackpot history P1 in this way, the player can recognize the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game and the rush (small hit game) individually and collectively, and the information that the player wants to know is appropriate. Can be provided to.

The display of the jackpot history can be changed to various displays in addition to the jackpot history P1. For example, the jackpot history may be displayed as shown in FIG. 44 (b).

FIG. 44B shows another example of displaying the jackpot history (hereinafter, referred to as jackpot history P2). Similar to the jackpot history P1 shown in FIG. 44A, the jackpot history P2 displays "number of times", "date and time", "rotation speed", "contents", and "total acquisition". Will be done. The difference between the jackpot history P2 and the jackpot history P1 is that the content of the rush is subdivided in the "content".

Specifically, in the jackpot history P1, only "RUSH" is divided into "RUSH rush", "RUSH continuation", and "RUSH end". Here, "RUSH rush" indicates that the rush was started by the jackpot immediately before. Further, "RUSH end" indicates that the rush has ended together with ST because the number of hit determinations has reached a predetermined number of times.

Further, in the example shown in the jackpot history P2, the fifth "RUSH continuation" indicates that a small number of hits were actually issued. Specifically, when the rush is started by the big hit shown for the third time, the actual ball output small hit is obtained after 80 rotations. Here, in the actual small hit with a ball, the player is given the impression that the small hit game was performed (despite the winning of the game ball based on the big hit game, not the small hit game) as described above. The production to give is performed. Therefore, even in the big hit history P2, the actual small hit is actually a big hit, but it is displayed as if the rush is continuing instead of the three identification symbols. In addition, the number of prize balls shown in "Acquisition" is also the total number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game with a small number of balls and the number of prize balls acquired in the actual rush (small hit game). Is displayed.

The display of the jackpot history P2 gives the player the impression that the jackpot game has been performed (despite the winning of the game ball based on the jackpot game, not the small hit game). When a big hit game is played, the big hit history can be displayed without any discomfort to the player.

In the following, the payout display in the special hit according to another embodiment will be described in detail.

First, using the flowchart of FIG. 45, the processing of the payout display in the special hit performed by the sub CPU 201 will be described.

In the flowchart of FIG. 45, the same steps as the processing of the flowchart of FIG. 42 are given the same numbers, and the description thereof will be omitted. Further, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the item "Big hit acquisition" is displayed on the payout display when the small hit game is performed during RUSH.

In step S2105, the sub CPU 201 does not add the number of prize balls acquired based on the winning of the big winning opening 47 to the item "big hit acquisition", but adds it to the item "total number of winnings". When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2006.

Further, in step S2108, the sub CPU 201 changes to the payout display during the big hit game, and at the same time, the same number as the number of prize balls added to the item "total number of winnings" in step S2105 is changed to the item "big hit". Add to "Acquisition". When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2009.

Further, in step S2110, when the game ball wins the big winning opening 47, the sub CPU 201 adds the acquired number of winning balls to both the item "total number of winnings" and the item "big hit winning". When this process is completed, the sub CPU 201 shifts the process to step S2011.

Next, with reference to FIG. 46, the payout display in the special hit according to another embodiment will be specifically described.

In FIG. 46, only the portion showing the ball ejection display (at the bottom of the paper) is different from that in FIG. 38.

In the case of a special hit, a big hit game is performed, and when one game ball wins in the first opening of the first round of the big winning opening 47, the item "total number of acquisitions" changes from "2000" to "2015". Is added to. After that, when one game ball wins in the second opening of the large winning opening 47, the item "total number of acquisitions" is added from "2015" to "2030". While the item "total number of acquisitions" is added in this way, the item "big hit acquisition" is not added as "1500" (see steps S2001 to S2105 shown in FIG. 45).

Here, the item "total number of winning balls" indicates the total number of prize balls won, and means the total number of prize balls won in the small hit game and the number of prize balls won in the big hit game. ing. Therefore, while the number of prize balls is not added to the item "big hit acquisition", by adding it to the item "total number of acquisitions", the player gives the impression that the game currently being played is a small hit game. Can be given to.

In addition, when the third opening of the first round of the big winning opening 47 is started, "30" added to the item "total number of acquisitions" in the first and second opening of the first round of the big winning opening 47. Is also added to the item "Big hit acquisition". That is, the item "big hit acquisition" becomes "1530" (see steps S2006 to S2108 shown in FIG. 45). The item "big hit acquisition" may be set to "30" (starting from the initial value of 0 for the quantity acquired this time) instead of "1530".

In addition, when the game ball wins in the big prize opening 47 in the opening of the first round after the third time, that is, in the opening from the second to the fifteenth round in addition to the third opening, the prize is awarded. The prize ball based on is added to both the item "total number of winnings" and the item "big hit winning" (see step S2009 and step S2110 shown in FIG. 45).

In this way, in the payout display in the special hit according to another embodiment, since it is originally the number of payouts in the big hit game, the number of acquisitions to be added to the item "big hit acquisition" is initially added to the item "big hit". Do not add to "acquisition". That is, while the big winning opening 47 is operating in the pseudo small hit mode, it is added only to the item "total number of acquisitions", and when the operation is started in the opening / closing mode after the big hit is found, it is also added to the item "big hit acquisition". .. According to this, in a special hit that gives the player the impression that the game state has developed after the small hit game is performed, it is possible to display the ball output to the player without discomfort. ..

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
The game area 55 where the game ball rolls, and
The first start port 43 and the second start are provided on the game area 55, and a game ball can be won, and when the game ball wins, the player is given the game ball or the game ball number data related to the game ball. Mouth 44 and
A passing gate 46 provided on the game area 55 through which a game ball can pass,
A game ball or a game ball is provided on the game area 55, and a transition is made between an open state in which the game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win. A large winning opening 47 that gives data on the number of game balls related to
With the ordinary electric accessory 45 on the game area 55, which is provided at the second starting port 44 and shifts between an open state in which the game ball can easily pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot easily pass. ,
Whether or not to execute a special hit game (big hit and small hit game) in which the big winning opening 47 is opened based on the game ball winning the first starting opening 43 or the second starting opening 44. The main control circuit 100 to be drawn and
A main control circuit 100 that draws a lottery whether or not to execute a normal hit game in which the normal electric accessory 45 is opened based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 46.
A main control circuit 100 (game state transition means) that changes the game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A sub-control circuit 200 (acquired game ball number counting means) for counting the number of game balls acquired by the player or the game ball number data related to the game balls, and
A sub-control circuit 200 (display control means) that controls a liquid crystal display device 16 that executes a display related to a game,
With
As the special hit game (big hit and small hit game), the big hit game that can open the big winning opening 47 and shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player after the end, and the big winning opening 47 are opened. It is equipped with a small hit game, which is in a state and cannot be transferred to a game state that is advantageous to the player after the end.
The advantageous gaming state includes a high-probability state of a normal symbol in which the probability of determining a normal symbol by the main control circuit 100 is higher than the normal probability, and the high-probability state of the normal symbol can be shifted after the jackpot game is completed. It ends when the end condition is met.
The probability of becoming the small hit game based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 44 is higher than the probability of becoming the small hit game based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 43. Set high,
The small hit game is a game in which the large winning opening 47 is operated in a predetermined opening / closing mode.
The jackpot game includes a special probability variation and a special normal jackpot game (specific jackpot game) in which the jackpot 47 is operated in a predetermined opening / closing mode and then operated in a specific opening / closing mode.
The sub-control circuit 200 (acquired game ball number counting means) enables the counting to be executed with the start of the jackpot game as a delimiter for counting the acquired game ball number.
The sub control circuit 200 (display control means) is
It is possible to display the number of acquired game balls based on the number of game balls counted by the sub-control circuit 200 (acquired game ball number counting means) or the game ball number data related to the game balls in the high probability state of the normal symbol. ,
The first post-start effect B-2 (small hit game effect) executed during the execution of the predetermined opening / closing mode in the small hit game, and the above-mentioned special probability variation and special normal big hit game (specific big hit game). It is possible to execute the first hit post-start effect B-2 (specific first special hit effect), which is executed during the execution of the predetermined opening / closing mode, by an effect that is difficult for the player to distinguish.
After the first hit start effect B-2 (specific first special hit effect) is executed, the second hit post-start effect C-4 (continuous display effect) for notifying that the specific opening / closing mode is executed is performed. Feasible and
The number of game balls or the number of game balls related to the game balls obtained by winning at least the normal electric accessory 45 in the high probability state of the normal symbol and winning the large winning opening 47 during the small hit game. The item "RUSH acquisition" (the first cumulative number of acquired game balls), which is the cumulative number of acquired game balls of the data, and the winning of the big winning opening 47 during the big hit game in the high probability state of the normal symbol. The item "big hit acquisition" (second cumulative number of acquired game balls), which is the total number of acquired game balls or the total number of game balls related to the acquired game balls, can be updated and displayed for each prize. Specific display control can be executed,
When the special probability variation and the special normal jackpot game (specific jackpot game) are executed while the specific display control is being executed, the special probability variation and the special normal jackpot game (specific jackpot game) The number of game balls acquired during the execution of the predetermined opening / closing mode or the number of game balls acquired for a predetermined period, which is the data of the number of game balls related to the game balls, is set in the item "RUSH acquisition" (first cumulative number of acquired game balls). After the update display is executed by adding and the second hit start effect C-4 (continuous display effect) is executed, the number of game balls acquired for the predetermined period is acquired by the item "RUSH acquisition" (first cumulative acquisition). It is displayed by subtracting from the number of game balls) and adding it to the above item "acquisition of big hits" (second cumulative number of acquired game balls).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in displaying the number of acquisitions.
Specifically, when it becomes a big hit that opens again after executing an opening / closing mode (pseudo small hit opening / closing mode) that is difficult to distinguish from the small hit game, a prize is won during the execution of the pseudo small hit opening / closing mode. The number of prize balls is once counted as a ball that is being played during a super-probability change (a ball that is played in a small hit game). Then, when the player opens the ball again after the pseudo-small hit opening / closing mode, the number of prize balls is subtracted and added to the number of balls in the big hit game. As a result, it is impossible for the player to determine whether the player is a small hit game or a big hit game based on the increase display of the number of winnings while the pseudo small hit opening / closing mode is being executed, and is it acquired by the small hit game? It is possible to accurately display whether or not the acquisition is due to a jackpot game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
The game area 55 where the game ball rolls, and
The first start port 43 and the second start are provided on the game area 55, and a game ball can be won, and when the game ball wins, the player is given the game ball or the game ball number data related to the game ball. Mouth 44 and
A passing gate 46 provided on the game area 55 through which a game ball can pass,
A game ball or a game ball is provided on the game area 55, and a transition is made between an open state in which the game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win. A large winning opening 47 that gives data on the number of game balls related to
With the ordinary electric accessory 45 on the game area 55, which is provided at the second starting port 44 and shifts between an open state in which the game ball can easily pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot easily pass. ,
Whether or not to execute a special hit game (big hit and small hit game) in which the big winning opening 47 is opened based on the game ball winning the first starting opening 43 or the second starting opening 44. The main control circuit 100 to be drawn and
A main control circuit 100 that draws a lottery whether or not to execute a normal hit game in which the normal electric accessory 45 is opened based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 46.
A main control circuit 100 (game state transition means) that changes the game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A sub-control circuit 200 (acquired game ball number counting means) for counting the number of game balls acquired by the player or the game ball number data related to the game balls, and
A sub-control circuit 200 (display control means) that controls a liquid crystal display device 16 that executes a display related to a game, and
With
As the special hit game (big hit and small hit game), the big hit game that can open the big winning opening 47 and shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player after the end, and the big winning opening 47 are opened. It is equipped with a small hit game, which is in a state and cannot be transferred to a game state that is advantageous to the player after the end.
The advantageous gaming state includes a high-probability state of a normal symbol in which the probability of determining a normal symbol by the main control circuit 100 is higher than the normal probability, and the high-probability state of the normal symbol can be shifted after the jackpot game is completed. It ends when the end condition is met.
The probability of becoming the small hit game based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 44 is higher than the probability of becoming the small hit game based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 43. Set high,
The small hit game is a game in which the large winning opening 47 is operated in a predetermined opening / closing mode.
The jackpot game includes a special probability variation and a special normal jackpot game (specific jackpot game) in which the jackpot 47 is operated in a predetermined opening / closing mode and then operated in a specific opening / closing mode.
The sub-control circuit 200 (acquired game ball number counting means) enables the counting to be executed with the start of the jackpot game as a delimiter for counting the acquired game ball number.
The sub control circuit 200 (display control means) is
It is possible to display the number of acquired game balls based on the number of game balls counted by the sub-control circuit 200 (acquired game ball number counting means) or the game ball number data related to the game balls in the high probability state of the normal symbol. ,
The first post-start effect B-2 (small hit game effect) executed during the execution of the predetermined opening / closing mode in the small hit game, and the above-mentioned special probability variation and special normal big hit game (specific big hit game). It is possible to execute the first hit post-start effect B-2 (specific first special hit effect), which is executed during the execution of the predetermined opening / closing mode, by an effect that is difficult for the player to distinguish.
After the first hit start effect B-2 (specific first special hit effect) is executed, the second hit post-start effect C-4 (continuous display effect) for notifying that the specific opening / closing mode is executed is performed. Feasible and
Data on the number of game balls or the number of game balls related to the game balls obtained by winning the normal electric accessory 45 in the high probability state of the normal symbol and winning the large winning opening 47 during the small hit game. Cumulative acquisition of the total number of game balls acquired, and the total number of game balls acquired by winning the big winning opening 47 during the jackpot game in the high probability state of the normal symbol, or the cumulative number of game balls related to the game balls. The item "total number of acquired games" (the first cumulative number of acquired game balls), which is the total number of game balls, and the jackpot during the jackpot game in the high probability state of the normal symbol. Distinguish from the item "big hit acquisition number" (second cumulative acquisition number of game balls), which is the total number of game balls acquired by winning the prize in 47 or the total number of game balls acquired in the game ball number data related to the game balls. It is possible to execute specific display control that can be updated and displayed for each prize.
When the special probability variation and the special normal jackpot game (specific jackpot game) are executed while the specific display control is being executed, the special probability variation and the special normal jackpot game (specific jackpot game) The number of game balls acquired during the execution of the predetermined opening / closing mode or the number of game balls acquired for a predetermined period, which is data on the number of game balls related to the game balls, is referred to as the item "total number of acquisitions" (first cumulative number of acquisitions). ) And execute the update display,
After the special probability variation and the special normal jackpot game (specific jackpot game) are executed, the number of acquired game balls for the predetermined period is added to the item "number of acquired jackpots" (second cumulative number of acquired game balls). It is to be displayed.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in displaying the number of acquisitions.
Specifically, when it becomes a big hit that opens again after executing an opening / closing mode (pseudo small hit opening / closing mode) that is difficult to distinguish from the small hit game, a prize is won during the execution of the pseudo small hit opening / closing mode. The number of prize balls is once counted as the sum of the balls during the super-probability change (small hit game) and the big hit game. Then, when it is opened again, the number of prize balls is added to the number of balls in the big hit game. As a result, it is impossible for the player to determine whether the player is a small hit game or a big hit game based on the increase display of the number of winnings while the pseudo small hit opening / closing mode is being executed, and is it acquired by the small hit game? It is possible to accurately display whether or not the acquisition is due to a jackpot game.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1,
The sub-control circuit 200 (display control means) sets the item "RUSH acquisition" (first cumulative number of acquired game balls) and the item "big hit acquisition number" (second cumulative number of acquired game balls) in chronological order. The history display can be executed based on the above.

With such a configuration, it is possible to accurately display whether the acquisition is by a small hit game or a big hit game even in the history display.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention is
The game area 55 where the game ball rolls, and
The first start port 43 and the second start are provided on the game area 55, and a game ball can be won, and when the game ball wins, the player is given the game ball or the game ball number data related to the game ball. Mouth 44 and
A passing gate 46 provided on the game area 55 through which a game ball can pass,
A game ball or a game ball is provided on the game area 55, and a transition is made between an open state in which the game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win. A large winning opening 47 that gives data on the number of game balls related to
With the ordinary electric accessory 45 on the game area 55, which is provided at the second starting port 44 and shifts between an open state in which the game ball can easily pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot easily pass. ,
Whether or not to execute a special hit game (big hit and small hit game) in which the big winning opening 47 is opened based on the game ball winning the first starting opening 43 or the second starting opening 44. The main control circuit 100 to be drawn and
A main control circuit 100 that draws a lottery whether or not to execute a normal hit game in which the normal electric accessory 45 is opened based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 46.
A main control circuit 100 (game state transition means) that changes the game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
A sub-control circuit 200 (acquired game ball number counting means) for counting the number of game balls acquired by the player or the game ball number data related to the game balls, and
A sub-control circuit 200 (display control means) that controls a liquid crystal display device 16 that executes a display related to a game, and
With
As the special hit game (big hit and small hit game), the big hit game that can open the big winning opening 47 and shift to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player after the end, and the big winning opening 47 are opened. It is equipped with a small hit game, which is in a state and cannot be transferred to a game state that is advantageous to the player after the end.
The advantageous gaming state includes a high probability state of a normal symbol in which the probability of determining a normal symbol by the main control circuit 100 is higher than the normal probability.
The high-probability state of the normal symbol can be shifted by returning the number of games to the initial value after the end of the big hit game, and ends when a predetermined end condition including the number of games is satisfied.
The probability of becoming the small hit game based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting port 44 is higher than the probability of becoming the small hit game based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 43. Set high,
The small hit game is a game in which the large winning opening 47 is operated in a predetermined opening / closing mode.
In the big hit game, one of the ending conditions is that the big winning opening 47 is operated in the opening / closing mode including the predetermined opening / closing mode, and the big winning opening 47 is operated in the predetermined opening / closing mode. A big hit game (specific big hit game) with a small number of real balls that can shift to the high probability state of the normal symbol is included.
The sub-control circuit 200 (acquired game ball number counting means) enables the counting to be executed with the start of the jackpot game as a delimiter for counting the acquired game ball number.
The sub control circuit 200 (display control means) is
It is possible to display the number of acquired game balls based on the number of game balls counted by the acquired ball number counting means or the game ball number data related to the game balls in the high probability state of the normal symbol.
The small hit game effect executed during the execution of the predetermined opening / closing mode in the small hit game, and the first execution performed during the execution of the predetermined opening / closing mode in the large hit game (specific big hit game) of the substantial ball small hit. It is possible to execute the effect B-2 (specific first special hit effect) after the start of the hit by the effect that is difficult for the player to distinguish.
After the first hit start effect B-2 (specific first special hit effect) is executed, and before the start of the high probability state of the normal symbol, the number of games played in the high probability state of the normal symbol is It is possible to execute a post-opening effect (special display effect) that notifies the start by returning to the initial value.
The number of game balls or the number of game balls related to the game balls obtained by winning at least the normal electric accessory 45 in the high probability state of the normal symbol and winning the large winning opening 47 during the small hit game. The item "RUSH acquisition" (the first cumulative number of acquired game balls), which is the cumulative number of acquired game balls of the data, and the winning of the big winning opening 47 during the big hit game in the high probability state of the normal symbol. The item "big hit acquisition" (second cumulative number of acquired game balls), which is the total number of acquired game balls or the total number of game balls related to the acquired game balls, can be updated and displayed for each prize. Specific display control can be executed,
When the specific display control is being executed and the big hit game with a small number of real balls (specific big hit game) is executed, the predetermined value in the big hit game with a small number of real balls (specific big hit game) The number of game balls acquired during the execution of the opening / closing mode or the number of game balls acquired for a predetermined period, which is the data of the number of game balls related to the game balls, is added to the item "RUSH acquisition" (first cumulative number of acquired game balls). To execute the update display.

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in displaying the number of acquisitions.
Specifically, the number of prize balls due to winning a prize during execution of an opening / closing mode (pseudo small hit opening / closing mode) that is difficult to distinguish from the small hit game is counted as a ball output during the super-probability change (small hit game). It becomes impossible for the player to determine whether the player has a small hit or a big hit based on the increase display of the number of winnings during the difficult opening mode (pseudo small hit opening / closing mode).

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1,
The sub control circuit 200 (display control means) is
When the specific display control is being executed and the first hit start post-start effect B-2 (specific first special hit effect) is executed and the advantageous gaming state is executed again, the above-mentioned As a display of the item "RUSH acquisition" (first cumulative number of acquired game balls), the item "RUSH acquisition" (first cumulative number of acquired game balls) displayed before the advantageous gaming state is executed again is performed. ) Is displayed.

With such a configuration, when the advantageous gaming state continues again after that, the cumulative number of acquisitions up to that point is continuously displayed as an initial value, so that it is possible to pretend to be a series of advantageous gaming states.

In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 1,
The sub-control circuit 200 (display control means) sets the item "RUSH acquisition" (first cumulative number of acquired game balls) and the item "big hit acquisition number" (second cumulative number of acquired game balls) in chronological order. The history display can be executed based on the above.

With such a configuration, accurate display is possible even in the history display.

Although the embodiments according to the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above configuration, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the invention described in the claims.

For example, in the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 pays out a gaming ball as a prize ball, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention periodically uses the gaming balls enclosed inside and plays a game using the number of gaming balls as data (game ball number data) (the gaming balls are not paid out as prize balls). ) It may be a circulation type gaming machine. Further, the "number of game balls acquired by the player or data on the number of game balls related to the game balls" according to the present invention is the number of game balls given by winning a prize in the winning opening or the like, or consumed by firing. It also includes the number of difference balls obtained by subtracting the number of shots made from the number of grants.

Further, the history display according to the present invention is not limited to the jackpot history P1 and the jackpot history P2. For example, in the history display according to the present invention, the display content may be appropriately determined (changed) by a player or the like. Further, the history display according to the present invention may display not only the data on the current day but also the data before the previous day. Further, the history display according to the present invention may be displayed during the game instead of the demo screen. Further, the history display according to the present invention may be displayed on a display device (for example, a sub liquid crystal display device or the like) different from the liquid crystal display device 16.

When the history display according to the present invention is to be displayed during the game as described above, the information about the game can be reflected in the history display in real time. Further, when the information related to the game is reflected in the history display according to the present invention in real time, for example, in the case of a super-probability change state, if a special hit or the like occurs, the history display is displayed in the same manner as the above-mentioned payout display ( For example, even if the prize ball is a big hit game, it can be displayed as a prize ball as a small hit game).

Further, for example, in the jackpot history P2, the number of prize balls acquired in the jackpot game with a small number of balls is not the total number of prize balls acquired in the actual rush (small hit game), but 30 jackpots. It may be displayed as (individually). Further, the "RUSH rush" in the "content" may be "RUSH start" or the like, and various words to be displayed can be selected. Further, for example, the number of times the rush has started may be conspicuous by color-coding each number of times (rows).

Further, in the present embodiment, the ball ejection display shown in FIG. 40 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the payout display may be the same type of items without different types of displayed items even during the big hit game or during the rush. Further, in FIG. 40 (b), the item "big hit acquisition" is not displayed when the small hit game is performed during the rush, but it may be displayed. Further, in FIG. 40 (b), the item "big hit times" is not displayed when the small hit game is performed during the rush, but it may be displayed. Further, the item "big hit times" may be displayed when the small hit game is not performed during the rush.

Further, during the second and subsequent big hit games shown in FIG. 40 (c), the item "big hit total acquisition" indicating the total number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game after the super-probability change state is displayed. May be good. In addition, when showing the total number of prize balls acquired in the big hit game after the super-probability change state, for example, when two big hit games are performed, "each time big hit = 2250/1500", "big hit total acquisition = 3750". The display divided for each time and the display for each time may be combined (simultaneously) or selected and displayed. Moreover, these displays may be displayed during the rush.

Further, the ball ejection display may be displayed on a display device (for example, a sub liquid crystal display device or the like) different from the liquid crystal display device 16.

Further, the configuration of the game area 55 is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the present embodiment, two starting ports for detecting the winning of the game ball that triggers the change of the special symbol are provided, but three or more starting ports may be provided. The arrangement of the first starting port 43 and the second starting port 44 is not particularly limited. That is, by arranging the second starting port 44 on the left side of the stage 42 in the game area 55, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be made to have a specification that does not hit right.

Further, the basic specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 6 are an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the big hit game, the big winning opening 47 is opened and the game state is shifted to a game state which is advantageous for the player after the end. , ST, so-called probabilistic state until the next time, and various game states are included. In addition, as an advantageous gaming state, various gaming states such as a time saving state and ST are included for the effect of a small hit of the actual balls. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be, for example, a so-called V-ST machine that serves as an opportunity to shift the V prize to the V attacker to ST.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of prize balls displayed on the payout display is based on the winning of the game ball to the large winning opening 47, but the number of the game balls to the ordinary electric accessory 45 (so-called electric chew) is You may display the one based on the prize.

Further, in the present embodiment, the actual ball output small hit is a big hit of 15 rounds, and the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 per round is 0 in the 1st to 2nd rounds out of all 15 rounds. It was set to .896 seconds, and in the 3rd to 15th rounds, the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 per round was set to 0.102 seconds, but it is not limited to this. For example, the actual ball output small hit is a big hit of two rounds, and the number of open seconds of the big winning opening 47 per round is set to 0.896 seconds, and it is between the first round and the second round. It may be a jackpot with an interval between rounds set to 0.1 seconds (a jackpot having an open pattern of 0.896 seconds + 0.1 seconds + 0.896 seconds). Further, the actual ball output small hit may be any mode of 3 to 16 round big hits as long as it is a big hit having an opening pattern of 0.896 seconds + 0.1 seconds + 0.896 seconds.

Further, in the present embodiment, the rush end condition is defined as having played 100 or 50 times of hit determination, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the type of jackpot for hit determination of the second special symbol may include a type of jackpot that does not shift to the time saving state after the end of the jackpot game, and the end condition of the rush may be that the jackpot is achieved.

Further, the history display of FIG. 44 is not only executed on the gaming machine, but also on a data display that is directly or indirectly connected to the gaming machine and acquires information on the gaming machine by outputting an external signal from the gaming machine. It may be executed in a game hall device such as a pachinko machine or a server in a hall.
The types of external signal output from the gaming machine include a big hit signal (for each type), a small hit signal, a time saving (RUSH) start signal (rising), a time saving (RUSH) end signal (falling), a big winning opening winning signal, etc. Exists. Since there is no number of rounds, number of small hits, etc. in the type of external signal output from the gaming machine, the game hall device side has accurate timing like the sub CPU of the gaming machine as shown in FIGS. 36 to 39. Although it is difficult to update the data, it is possible to display the history display almost accurately by setting the time in advance.
For example, when a special hit start signal is received, that is, when a predetermined time elapses starting from the end timing of the hit start interval (or the start timing of the hit start interval) in FIG. 38, for example, the third time from the second closure of the first round. When 5.0 seconds, which is the timing estimated to be until the opening, elapses, the item "RUSH acquisition number" is subtracted, the screen is switched to the jackpot display screen, and the item "big hit acquisition" is started from 30. The maximum time from the end of the hit start interval to the third opening of the first round is 6.892 seconds (0.896 seconds + 0.1 seconds + 0.896 seconds + 5.0 seconds).
By making such a special setting, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the present invention for the player even in the amusement park device.
In addition, in the case of a small hit of a real ball, even if a signal to that effect is received, the display during RUSH (for example, display of the item "RUSH acquisition" etc.) is continued without switching to the big hit display screen, and this item The number of prize balls displayed in "RUSH acquisition" or the like may be updated.

1 Pachinko game machine 16 Liquid crystal display device 43 1st start port 44 2nd start port 45 Ordinary electric accessory 46 Passing gate 47 Grand prize opening 55 Game area 100 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (1)

The game area where the game ball rolls, and
A first start winning opening and a second starting winning opening and a second starting winning opening provided on the game area, where a game ball can be won, and when the game ball wins, the player is given the game ball or the game ball number data related to the game ball. Starting prize opening and
A transition is made between an open state in which a game ball is easily won and a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win, which is provided on the game area, and when the game ball wins, the player becomes a game ball or a game ball. A variable winning opening that gives the relevant game ball number data, and
A small hit game in which the variable winning opening is opened based on the game ball winning the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and a larger amount of game balls or games than the small hit game. A lottery means for drawing a lottery as to whether or not to execute a hit game including a big hit game that can give data on the number of game balls related to the ball.
A game state transition means that changes the game state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and
With
The probability of becoming the small hit game based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting winning opening is the probability of becoming the small hit game based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting winning opening. Set higher than
As the game state, even when the lottery frequency based on the second start winning opening is higher than that of the first game state and the first game state and the big hit game does not occur, the small hit game is used. It is provided with a game ball that can be acquired by the player or a second game state that is advantageous for the player in which the game ball number data related to the game ball can be increased.
The type of the jackpot game includes a first jackpot game that can be transferred to the second gaming state after the end and a second jackpot game that is not transitioned to the second gaming state after the end.
A means for counting the number of acquired game balls, which is data on the number of game balls acquired by the player or the number of game balls related to the game balls, and a means for counting the number of acquired game balls.
Display control means that can control the display means that executes the display related to the game,
With
The acquired game ball number counting means can execute counting with the start of the jackpot game as a delimiter for counting the acquired game ball number.
The display control means
In the second gaming state, as information on the number of acquired game balls, the cumulative number of game balls acquired by winning the variable winning opening during the small hit game or the total number of game balls related to the game balls is acquired. The number of balls, the total number of game balls acquired by winning the variable winning opening during the jackpot game in the second game state, or the cumulative number of game ball data related to the game balls, and the first The total number of game balls acquired by winning the variable winning opening during the jackpot game, which triggered the transition to the game state of 2, or the cumulative number of game balls acquired by the game ball number data related to the game balls. The first display that displays only the cumulative number of acquired game balls of 1, and the variable winning opening during the current jackpot game that shifts from the first cumulative acquired game ball number and the second gaming state. It is possible to execute a second display that distinguishes and simultaneously displays the second cumulative number of game balls, which is the cumulative number of game balls acquired or the total number of game balls related to the game balls. Oh it is,
It is possible to display the demo screen that is displayed when the game is interrupted for a predetermined time.
When the demo screen is displayed, it is possible to display the history of the total number of acquired game balls or the total number of acquired game ball data related to the acquired game balls.
The described gaming machine characterized by that.

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