JP6968395B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, if the identification information is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, a predetermined benefit can be given to the player. It is known to play special games. In this type of gaming machine, before the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined mode, the possibility that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, that is, the possibility that a special game is executed, is shown in the game effect of the predetermined mode. Is known to notify the player in advance by executing.

JP-A-2009-247472

The gaming machine of Patent Document 1 is a notice effect in which the effect mode changes, and is provided with a step-up notice informing the possibility that the special game is more likely to be executed as the effect mode changes. This is because, for example, as shown in FIG. 59, the displayed character changes stepwise, so that the player can easily understand the change and how much the special game possibility of the actually executed advance notice effect is. It becomes possible to easily understand what is shown. However, since it is easy to understand the feasibility of the special game, if the performed advance notice effect is a low-reliability advance notice effect indicating a low special game possibility, the player can play a subsequent game. It is not possible to have a sense of expectation in the production, and there is a risk that the interest in the game will be reduced. In addition, the execution mode of the advance notice production was uniform, and the game entertainment was not sufficiently enhanced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a new notice effect having a high taste as a notice effect showing the feasibility of a special game, and to provide a game entertainment interest. It is to improve.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A winning / failing judgment means for making a winning / failing judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
An identification information display means that variablely displays the identification information based on the result of the pass / fail determination,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
A special game execution means for executing a special game that enables the variable ball entrance to enter the ball is provided.
When the result of the hit / fail determination becomes a specific result, the gaming machine is capable of executing the special game by stopping and displaying the identification information in a specific mode.
As a game effect that can be executed along with the variable display of the identification information, there is a notification effect that preliminarily notifies the feasibility of the special game before the identification information is stopped and displayed.
The notification effect is to show a predetermined character at a predetermined position so that the player can see it.
As the notification effect, at least the first notification effect in which the character is located in the first position, the second notification effect in which the character is located in the second position, and the movable member displaying the character are operated to move the character. The character displayed on the member has a third notification effect located at the first position, and has.
The third notification effect is a notification effect indicating that the special game is more likely to be executed than the first notification effect and the second notification effect, and the first notification effect is the second notification effect. It is a notification effect showing the possibility that the special game is less feasible than the above.
The first notification effect can be changed to the third notification effect, and the second notification effect does not change to the third notification effect .
As a game effect that can be executed with the variable display of the identification information, there is a specific game effect that indicates whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode by an effect of whether or not a predetermined purpose is achieved.
The first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect are characterized in that they can be executed before the start or during the execution of the specific game effect.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to enhance the taste of the notification effect and improve the game entertainment by paying attention to the position where the character is displayed in the notification effect.

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

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

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

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

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

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

An image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

Each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later by the left, middle, and right effect symbols stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b. The result of the variation display and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as the "second special symbol display unit"), that is, the special symbol hit / fail judgment (simply "hit / fail judgment"). The result of) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the normal symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2" and "second special symbol". ".

For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is 16R big hit, 6R big hit, etc., the same three-digit doublet (specific mode, specific display result) such as "777" is used. It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol. In addition, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit and the type of the big hit is a 2R big hit, a preset chance symbol (specific mode, specific display result) such as "135" or "3 ★ 3" It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a dedicated symbol (specific mode, specific display result) such as. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is stopped and displayed in a different random pattern (non-specific mode, non-specific display result). Is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (effect pattern game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a big hit game effect (special game effect) executed in association with the big hit game and the like. , Demonstration for waiting for customers, etc. are displayed. In the production pattern game production, jackpot game production, and demo production, in addition to the production design such as numbers, the production image other than the production design such as the background image and the character image is displayed. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second special figure hold described later is provided. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. The number of stored memories of the second special figure hold displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

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

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that can be operated along with the game effect is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of a big hit, and the movable decorative member 14 is movable. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member 14 becomes visible. As a result, the player raises the expectation for the big hit. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

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

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

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

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

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

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. As the symbol hit / miss determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3. In this embodiment, four general winning openings 27 are provided, three of which are left general winning openings provided on the left side of the first starting opening 20, and one is right of the first large winning opening 30. It is the right general prize opening provided on the side. The first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are each entry openings that trigger the payout of prize balls, and each entry opening. When a game ball enters the ball, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "5", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "3", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 20 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol variable for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the normal symbol hit / fail determination. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The general winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each general winning opening 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display according to the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. The display result (result of the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct) is stopped and displayed in the display mode. Further, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a and the effect 2 hold display 103b are also composed of two LEDs. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold display 103a is displayed by the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holdings as the number of holdings to be held. Further, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This is to display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to display the character symbol on substantially the entire effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By covering the image, some or all of the various images displayed on the display screen 7a, such as the effect symbol 8, the first effect hold 9a, and the second effect hold 9b, may not be visible. A display like this is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the case of a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1), the distribution probability to each big hit is 5% for 16R 1st big hit, 55% for 6R 2nd big hit, and 6R 3rd big hit. 5%, 6R 4th jackpot is 15%, 6R 5th jackpot is 20%. On the other hand, when the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, the distribution probability to each big hit is 35% for the 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, and 12R 8th. The jackpot and the 6R 9th jackpot are 8% (that is, RUB is 24%), the 2R 10th jackpot is 1%, the 16R 11th jackpot is 20%, and the 2R 12th jackpot is 20%, respectively. That is, when a big hit is made by the hit / fail judgment (Special Figure 2 hit / miss judgment) based on the entry into the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later. Has a higher appearance rate (distribution probability) of the 16R jackpot than in the case where the jackpot is determined by the hit / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / fail determination) based on the entry into the first starting port 20. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is placed in the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail determination (special figure 1 hit / fail determination) performed by the game ball entering the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit in the hit / fail judgment (special figure 2 hit / fail judgment) performed by entering the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player plays the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the open extension function in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and the type of big hit in the case of a big hit. Is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "variation pattern information") ".

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the activated state or the non-operated state. For special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is operating is called "high probability state" or "probability change state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "low probability state" or "low probability state". It is called "normal state". In the high probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, but in the high probability state, the jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged to be the jackpot is large is used. (See FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the result of the variation display of the special symbol becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes the jackpot symbol) becomes higher than when it is not activated.

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

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. Then, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. Specifically, in the time saving state, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. Judgment of a normal symbol) is performed (see FIG. 8 (C)).

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

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot. The gaming state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of any one of them is a high probability state of the special symbol, a time saving state of the special symbol, and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times, or when the big hit is executed and the big hit game is executed. This high-probability high-base state is a state in which it is clear to the player that it is a high-probability state, and is a so-called "probability-changing state" for the player.

In addition, the game state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of any of the 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit, and the 2R 12th big hit is the normal state (low probability state) of the special symbol. At the same time, the special symbol becomes a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called a "low accuracy high base state". The low-accuracy high-based state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of a special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

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

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B by hitting the right side. In the high base state, the second starting port 21 is easier to open than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second starting port 21 than to enter the first starting port 20. Because it is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of hitting left. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the game ball should be launched aiming at the right game area 3B (right-handed instruction notification).

On the other hand, in the low base state (for example, the low probability low base state), it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A by hitting the left side. In the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to enter the first starting port 20 than to enter the second starting port 21. Because it is. Therefore, a left-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the first starting port 20. As a result, a larger number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct) can be obtained as compared with the case of right-handed striking. In this state, the firing direction indicator 47 is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined manner to notify that the game ball should be launched aiming at the left game area 3A (left-handed instruction notification).

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

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main control unit 80) will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 36. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the initial setting is performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, statuses, and counters. Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

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

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

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

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor (not shown) that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data.

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

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), start ball entry process (S205), normal symbol operation process (S206), and special symbol operation process (S207), which will be described later. , Hold ball count processing (S208) and power off monitoring processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S210) not deeply related to the present invention is executed to end the interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (about 4 ms). Later), interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Usu-zu operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entry process (S205). In the normal figure operation process (S206), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The processing (S406) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area corresponding to) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination value is "3" and "" in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A)). A pass / fail judgment is made based on 397 ") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

When the result of the jackpot determination (S1303, S1304) is determined to be "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-AS) of the random number counter for determining the jackpot type is read out and the jackpot shown in FIG. 8 (B) is read. The jackpot type is determined based on the type determination table (S1307), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1308), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1309), and the process is completed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" (NO in S1305), the off symbol is determined (S1306), and the process is finished. In addition, in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is judged using the big hit type judgment table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, it is for the second special symbol. The jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table of. Here, the jackpot judgment (special symbol hit / fail judgment) and the jackpot type determination judgment may be referred to as "judgment" respectively, or may be referred to as "judgment" including which jackpot symbol is obtained by performing the jackpot judgment. good. In addition, these results may be referred to as "judgment results".

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

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

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

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

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

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process shown in FIG. 24 is performed (S1404), and the process is completed. In other processing (S1404), processing such as setting a fluctuation pattern specification command according to the selected fluctuation pattern in the output buffer of the RAM is performed. Further, the fluctuation pattern designation command set in this processing is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is one lower side (for example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is composed of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003". , Address "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth RAM of the second special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear the area to 0 (S1503) and finish this process.

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

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

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the process (S1601 to S1609) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 23. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in the S1601, in the lowest area of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first piece of the first special figure hold). The stored special symbol hit / miss determination random number counter value (label-TRND-A) is read out and processed.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1208), processing (S1701 to S1712) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) shown in FIGS. 24 and 25. )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth piece of the first special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear 0 (S1803) to finish this process.

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

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

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

Then, in S1907, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1907), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S1907), the number of fluctuation display times of the special symbol executed during the time saving state is counted. The value of the time reduction counter is subtracted by 1 (S1908), it is determined whether the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909), if it is "0" (YES in S1909), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S1910). ), Proceed to the processing of S1911. Further, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1907) and when it is determined that the value of the time saving counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Then, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the determination result of the special symbol hit / fail determination random number and the big hit type determination random number is performed (S1912), and this processing is completed.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), then it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 16R jackpot, and if it is determined to be a 16R jackpot (YES in S2002), it is executed during the jackpot game. Set "16" to the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be performed (S2003), and proceed to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of jackpot is not a 16R jackpot (NO in S2002), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 12R jackpot (S2004), and it is determined to be a 12R jackpot. (YES in S2004), set the value of the round counter to "12" (S2005), and shift to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, in S2004, when it is determined that the jackpot type is not a 12R jackpot (NO in S2004), it is determined whether or not the confirmed jackpot type is a 6R jackpot (S2006), and it is determined to be a 6R jackpot (S2006). YES in S2006), set the value of the round counter to "6" (S2007), and proceed to the processing of S2009. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2006 that the jackpot type is not a 6R jackpot (NO in S2006), the confirmed jackpot type is a 2R jackpot, so set "2" to the round counter value (S2008) and S2009. Move to the processing of.

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

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

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

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric accessory processing (S1107), first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S2101), and when it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (YES in S2101). The probability change flag is turned off (S2102), and then it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103). When it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2105. If it is determined in S2101 that the probability change flag is not ON (NO in S2101), the process shifts to the processing of S2103 without performing the processing of S2102, and if it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2103). Move to the processing of S2105 without processing S2104. That is, during the execution of the big hit game, it is controlled to a low probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the big hit game.

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processes of the jackpot winning devices (first jackpot winning device 31 and second jackpot winning device 36) have been completed (the jackpot game has ended) in the jackpot game. If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined by whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended.

If it is determined by S2106 that it is time to start the round (YES in S2106), the round start command of the corresponding round is set (S2107), and the large winning opening opening process is performed (S2108). As a result, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is opened and a predetermined round is started. In S2107, a round start command that can specify the round to be started is set, such as "1R start command" for the start of the first round and "2R start command" for the start of the second round. .. The set round start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 90 by the output processing of S201. In the big winning opening opening process of S2108, the big winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of big hit to be executed, that is, the big winning opening opening pattern set in S2009 mentioned above is used as the big winning opening opening (first big prize opening). The opening / closing member is operated (opening operation) in order to open the winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has elapsed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process of (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (FIG. 21). It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1108) functions as a “special game execution means”.

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

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

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

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

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power failure monitoring process (S209) after the reserved ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power cutoff monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is a hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is The data related to (some etc.) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then the loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to **. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, and various flags, statuses, and counters are reset.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. It should be noted that these S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that. Further, in the first embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S209) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the power supply cutoff signal is generated due to a power failure or the like. When it is turned on, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, the data related to the effect control when a power failure such as a power failure occurs is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. The state of is restored to the state before the power failure occurred.

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

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

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 38, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 39, in the 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing for creating switch data (edge data and level data) based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d is performed (S4201). ). Next, the lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting the lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 to emit light, and the drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203) is performed. The lamp data and the drive data are created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4303), and the switch stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed. A switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the data is performed (S4304). After that, other processing such as creating lamp data (data for controlling the lighting of the board lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and updating the random number for determining the effect is executed (S4305).

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the reception command analysis process (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the start ball entry command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4395), and the start ball entry command has not been received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. do. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random process for determining the type of jackpot (preliminary judgment result, jackpot type determination) included in the start-in ball command (special figure 1 start-in ball command or special figure 2 start-in ball command) received in S4395. Game information such as numerical values and fluctuation pattern random values) according to the type of special symbol (1st special symbol, 2nd special symbol) and the number of special symbol reserved balls when sending and receiving the start entry command (at the time of command generation). , It is stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in the shift memory format. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the reserved ball number "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the reserved storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start process (YES) described later (S). If S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4403 and it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start processing. In S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if it is determined that a fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4403), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed to display the variation effect. Perform variable effect end processing to end (S4404). In the variation effect end process (S4404), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4403 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process shifts to the processing of S4405 without performing the fluctuation production end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed according to the variable display of the special symbol.

Subsequently, the S4405 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and specifically, an opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of a jackpot) ( S2010), round start command sent at the start of the round (see S2107), round end command sent at the end of the round (see S2114), ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game (see S2119) See) etc. The S4405 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4405), it shifts to the processing of S4407 and if it has been received (YES in S4405). , Performs processing related to the execution of the effect (big hit game-related effect) according to the type of the received command (S4406). For example, if the received command is an opening command, the opening effect command that specifies the opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a round start command, the command is concerned. Set the round effect command in the sub output buffer to specify the round effect according to the round specified based on, and if it is the ending command, specify the ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command. Set the production command in the sub output buffer. When various effect commands related to the set jackpot are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs an opening effect and a round effect according to the progress of the jackpot game. An effect related to the jackpot game such as the above is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Finally, the processing of S4407 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4407, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command and normal symbol fluctuation stop command) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed (S4407).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variable effect start processing (S4402) executed by the reception command analysis processing (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, a random number process for effect determination that acquires various effect decision random numbers such as a random number for determining variation effect, a random number for determining advance notice effect, and a random number for determining effect symbol. Perform (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect (including the presence / absence of the advance notice effect), the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating a variation pattern) that specifies a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, the variation pattern designation command includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, and the determination of the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination. It contains results, symbol information that specifies the jackpot type, and the like (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Specifically, the mode status "1" corresponds to the production mode A, the mode status "2" corresponds to the production mode B, the mode status "3" corresponds to the production mode C, and the mode status "4" corresponds to the production mode C. It corresponds to the effect mode D, and the mode status "5" corresponds to the effect mode E. By referring to the current mode status, it is possible to specify the current production mode.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in S4506, the advance notice effect to be executed along with the variable effect pattern (effect pattern game effect) is determined. In addition, it is also referred to as a production design game production including the advance notice production to be executed. This notice effect shows the possibility that the result of the effect pattern game effect being executed is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed (during the variable display of the effect symbol). Notification production). In S4506, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 and the advance notice effect determination table set in S4504, the specified variation pattern and the advance notice effect matching the determined variation effect pattern are selected and set. (S4506).

In the first embodiment, a plurality of advance notice effects having different display modes (execution modes) are provided, and a plurality of advance notice effect determination random numbers are provided as the corresponding advance notice effect determination random numbers. Specifically, it has a random number for determining a character advance notice, a random number for determining a conversation advance notice, a random number for determining a step-up advance notice, etc. Decide the advance notice to be executed. Further, the random numbers for determining the effect of each advance notice are acquired by the random number acquisition process (S4501) for determining the effect in the variable effect start process (S4402).

Here, the "character notice" determined by using the random number for determining the character notice means that one or more characters (humanoid character, train character, character, etc.) are placed in the notice display area (in the notice execution area). By showing (displaying, positioning) at a predetermined position, it is a notice effect that shows the player the jackpot reliability (simply also referred to as "reliability"). The jackpot reliability means the possibility that the effect symbol during the variable display is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode, and is also referred to as the jackpot expectation or the jackpot possibility. In addition, the "conversation notice" determined using the random number for determining the conversation notice is a big hit by displaying characters such as "hot", "super heat", "maybe reach?", And "super reach confirmed". It is a notice effect that gives advance notice of the reliability and the type of game effect that may be executed after that. In addition, the "step-up notice" determined using the random number for determining the step-up notice is a production that can be changed into five stages (multiple stages) from step 1 to step 5, and is performed by five people (five types). This is a notice effect in which the characters are displayed one by one in order from step 1 to step 5, and all five characters are collectively displayed in step 5. Since this is a time-series production, the execution time is considered to be longer as the steps progress.

Here, as a notice effect that can be set in S4506, the character notice shown in FIGS. 43 to 46 will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, this character notice has a plurality of (8 types) execution modes (display modes), a random number for determining the notice effect acquired in S4501, and a notice effect determination table set in S4504. Based on (and the determined variation effect pattern), it is determined whether or not to execute one of the character notices. Further, in the character notice of the first embodiment, the player is given a predetermined jackpot reliability (simply) depending on the position in the notice execution area (notice display area) where the predetermined character is shown (displayed or positioned). , Also called "reliability").

For example, the notice effect of displaying the humanoid character A201 in the second area on the display screen is higher than the advance notice effect of displaying the humanoid character A201 in the first area on the display screen. The reliability can be notified. That is, the possibility of a big hit shown to the player differs depending on the position on the display screen where the apparently the same (shape, pattern, size, etc.) character A201 is displayed. As a result, the player can pay attention to the position where the character A201 is displayed even when he / she comes into contact with the same character notice, and can enhance the game interest for the character notice. Further, since the background and other display modes are the same and only the display position of the character A201 needs to be changed, it is possible to create a notice effect having various reliability while reducing the production cost of the advance notice effect (effect image). .. Further, the smaller the change (only the display position of the character is changed), the more the player's desire for search (such as wanting to discover the difference) is stimulated, and the more the game is enjoyed.

Specifically, the character notice will be described. Character notice notice No. Reference numeral 1 denotes an execution mode in which the humanoid character A201 (also referred to as “first character”) is displayed in the left region (first region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b (see FIG. 45 (a)). The jackpot reliability of this notice effect is set to 1 (for example, 5%), which is the lowest reliability of the notice effect of this character. It should be noted that the larger the number of ★, the higher the jackpot reliability. In addition, this character notice is executed during the change display after the start of the change of the effect symbol. Then, this character notice indicates the possibility that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (big hit effect symbol) in the game effect (effect symbol game effect) such as the reach effect and the character effect executed after the character notice. Is. It is preferable to execute the effect immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol or before the start of the reach effect or the character effect.

Next, the character notice No. Reference numeral 2 denotes an execution mode in which the character A201 is displayed in the right region (second region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 2 (for example, 10%). Notice No. 2 is the notice No. Compared with 1, only the display position of the character A201 is different, but the jackpot reliability is different. Therefore, the player is notified of the notice No. Notice No. 1 is more than the case where 1 is executed. When 2 is executed, the expectation that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode is increased in the subsequent game production. In other words, the more highly reliable character notices with many stars are executed, the higher the expectation for big hits.

Next, the notice No. of the character notice. 3 is an execution mode in which the character A201 is displayed in the left area (first area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b, and the character B202 (also referred to as “second character”) composed of characters is displayed in the right area (second area). (See FIG. 45 (b)). The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 3 (for example, 15%). Notice No. 3 is the notice No. 1 and notice No. Unlike 2, it is a notice effect in which a plurality of characters (A and B) are displayed. Moreover, since a plurality of characters are displayed, there is a positional relationship between them. The positional relationship in which the character A201 is displayed in the left area (first area) and the character B202 is displayed in the right area (second area) is also referred to as a "first positional relationship".

Next, the notice No. of the character notice. Reference numeral 4 denotes an execution mode in which the character B202 is displayed in the left area (first area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b and the character A201 is displayed in the right area (second area) (see FIG. 45 (c)). .. The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 4 (for example, 20%). Notice No. The positional relationship in which the character B202 is displayed in the left area (first area) and the character A201 is displayed in the right area (second area) is also referred to as “second positional relationship”. Therefore, the player has a character notice (notice) in which a plurality of characters are displayed in the first positional relationship rather than a character notice (notice No. 3) in which the plurality of characters are displayed in the first positional relationship. When No. 4) is executed, the expectation that the effect symbol will be stopped and displayed in the big hit mode will be increased in the subsequent game production.

Next, the notice No. of the character notice. Reference numeral 5 denotes an execution mode in which the train-shaped character C203 (first character) is displayed in the left area (first area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b, and the character B202 is displayed in the right area (second area). See FIG. 45 (d)). The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 5 (for example, 25%). As described above, in the character notice of the first embodiment, a plurality of characters are provided as the first character, and in addition to which position (or in which positional relationship) the characters are displayed, whichever The jackpot reliability differs depending on whether the character is displayed. In the first embodiment, the human-shaped character A201 and the train-shaped character C203 are provided as the first character, but a larger number of first characters may be set. Further, as the second character, the character B202 composed of characters is provided, but also for the second character, a character having a character different from that of the character B202 or a character having the same characters but different colors and fonts is set. May be good. Then, it is possible to make the jackpot reliability different depending on which character is displayed as the second character, which character is displayed in combination with which first character, and the like. In addition, notice No. In 5, the positional relationship between the first character and the second character is the first positional relationship, but since the first character is the character C203, the positional relationship between the first character and the second character is a notice of the second positional relationship. No. It is set to a jackpot reliability higher than 4.

Next, the notice No. of the character notice. Reference numeral 6 denotes an execution mode in which the character B202 (second character) is displayed in the left area (first area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b, and the character C203 (first character) is displayed in the right area (second area). (See FIG. 45 (d)). The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 6 (for example, 30%). In this way, when the same character is displayed as the first character and the second character (for example, as in the notice No. 5 and the notice No. 6, both the character B202 and the character C203), the second positional relationship. It is said that the jackpot reliability is higher when it is executed in the first positional relationship than when it is executed.

Next, the notice No. of the character notice. Reference numeral 7 is an execution mode in which the movable decorative member 14 (also referred to as a “movable member” or a “movable object”) is operated and shown at a predetermined position in the advance notice execution area. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the effect symbol display unit 7b operates so as to be located in front of the left region (first region) (see FIG. 46 (d)). The jackpot reliability of this notice effect is set to 7 (for example, 35%), which is set to a higher jackpot reliability than other notice effects of the character notice. Therefore, when the movable decorative member 14 falls (moves) from the upper position (initial position shown in FIG. 3) of the effect symbol display unit 7b to the exposed position exposed on the front surface (front) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. That is, when the movable decorative member 14 executes a predetermined operation mode, the player remarkably increases the expectation that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode. In the first embodiment, the notice effect of showing (positioning) the movable decorative member 14 at the front (front) position of the left region (first region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b is set. The mode is not limited to the above. Instead of or in addition to this, a notice effect located in front of the right area (second area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b may be provided, and further, another position (effect symbol display unit 7b) may be provided. A notice effect located in (including the outer region of) may be provided. Further, the jackpot reliability may be different depending on these (stop positions after operation).

Next, the notice No. of the character notice. 8 is an execution mode in which the character A201 (first character) is displayed in the left area (first area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b, and the character B202 (second character) composed of characters is displayed in the right area (second area). Therefore, the movable decorative member 14 is changed to the execution mode shown in the front position of the left region (first region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b (see FIGS. 46 (b) and 46 (d)). The jackpot reliability of this notice effect is set to 8 (for example, 40%), and is set to the highest jackpot reliability among the character notices. As described above, the execution mode of the character notice includes a mode in which the execution mode of the notice effect does not change to another execution mode (a mode in which the execution mode is directly shifted to the reach effect, etc.) and an execution mode in which the notice effect is executed in another execution mode or other modes. It has an embodiment that can be changed to (execution modes other than Nos. 1 to 8).

That is, as a type of character notice, when a predetermined execution mode is executed, the execution mode does not change as it is (that is, when the notice No. 3 is executed), the execution mode changes. A case (when the notice No. 8 was executed), a certain notice effect (variable notice effect), and a notice effect in which the execution mode does not change when a predetermined execution mode is executed (a notice effect). Confirmed notice production) and. Further, in the character notice of the first embodiment, the execution mode having a relatively low jackpot reliability (execution mode of the notice No. 3) and the execution mode having a high jackpot reliability (execution mode of the notice No. 7) are used. It is a notice production (variable notice production) that can change to. In addition, the notice No. related to the variable notice effect. The advance notice effect (for example, advance notice Nos. 4, 5, and 6) in which the jackpot reliability is set higher than that of No. 3 is set as the advance notice effect (confirmed advance notice effect) in which the execution mode does not change.

As a result, when the character notice is executed, the player plays the game with the expectation that the notice effect with higher jackpot reliability will be executed. For example, notice No. Notice No. 3 than 3 The game is played with the expectation that the advance notice effect of 6 will be executed. And the notice No. When the advance notice effect of 6 is executed, the player raises the expectation for the execution of the jackpot game and enhances the interest of the game. On the other hand, notice No. Even when the execution mode of 3, that is, "character A201 is displayed in the first area and character B202 is displayed in the second area", the movable decorative member 14 then operates at a predetermined position, which is a big hit. Since the notice effect that raises the expectation can be executed, the notice No. with a relatively low expectation of the big hit. Even when the execution mode 3 is executed, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player. This makes it possible to maintain the player's expectation for a big hit for a long period of time and enhance the game's interest.

In addition, in this Example 1, one type (execution mode of notice No. 3) is used as the advance notice effect in which the execution mode can be changed, but a plurality of types may be used. In addition, notice No. Although the execution mode of the advance notice effect that can be changed from the execution mode of 3 is set to one type (execution mode of the notice No. 7), a plurality of types may be used. When these are made into a plurality of types, the jackpot reliability may be different for each. Here, the notice No. The execution mode of 3 is also referred to as "first notification effect", and the notice No. 3 in which the execution mode does not change. The execution mode of 1, 2, 4 to 6 is also referred to as "second notification effect", and the notice No. 1 which is the execution mode related to the change (change destination). The execution mode of 7 is also referred to as "third notification effect". And the notice No. The execution mode of No. 8 is also referred to as "the first notification effect changes to the third notification effect", and the notice No. The first notification effect of 3 is also referred to as "notification effect that can be changed to the third notification effect".

Next, using FIG. 46, the notice No. The effect mode when the execution mode 3 (character A201 is displayed in the first area and character B202 is displayed in the second area) is executed will be described. FIG. 46A shows a scene in which the variation start condition of the effect symbol (special symbol) is satisfied and the variation display is started. Next, FIGS. 46 (b) and 46 (c) show different variable display scenes, in which the character notice is executed immediately after the start of the change of the effect symbol, respectively. Note that FIG. 46 (b) shows the notice No. 3 shows a scene in which the character notice of the execution mode (notice No. 3 or notice No. 8) is executed, and FIG. 46 (c) is a scene of variable display different from FIG. 46 (b) and is a notice. No. The scene where the character notice of 4 was executed is shown.

Comparing the scene of FIG. 46 (b) with the scene of FIG. 46 (c), the execution mode shown in FIG. 46 (c) is the jackpot reliability as the execution mode of the advance notice effect at this time. The degree is high, and the player can see the subsequent game production with a feeling of expectation for the big hit when FIG. 46 (c) is executed. In addition, the execution mode shown in FIG. 46 (c), that is, the notice No. in the character notice. Since No. 4 is a preview effect that does not change to another execution mode (the operation of the movable decorative member 14 is not performed), the process shifts to the scene of FIG. 46 (e) without going through the scene of FIG. 46 (d). In addition, the notice No. Even if the movable decorative member 14 is not operated during the execution of 4, and the movable decorative member 14 is operated in accordance with another game effect (for example, a reach effect or another notice effect) during the same variation display. good. FIG. 46 (e) is a scene in which the reach effect is being executed. The jackpot reliability of the reach effect shown in FIG. 46 (e) varies depending on the type of character advance notice executed before FIG. 46 (e). That is, the player has different expectations that the result of the reach effect will be a big hit, depending on which character advance notice is executed and the predetermined reach effect is executed. Of course, the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on the reach production performed.

On the other hand, the execution mode of the character notice shown in FIG. 46 (b) is a case where the game effect proceeds (for reach effect or the like) without changing to another execution mode, and another execution mode (FIG. 46 (d)). There are cases where the game production progresses (to reach production, etc.) after changing to. When the execution mode is changed, that is, when the execution mode of the scene shown in FIG. 46 (d) is changed (execution mode of notice No. 7), the jackpot reliability shown to the player is greatly improved. It will be. Further, when the scene of FIG. 46 (b) is executed, the movable object moves after that, and the ratio of shifting to the reach effect of FIG. 46 (e) through the scene of FIG. 46 (d) is about 2%. Then, when the scene of FIG. 46 (b) is executed, the ratio of shifting to the reach effect of FIG. 46 (e) without going through the scene of FIG. 46 (d) is set to about 98%.

In this way, the notice No. Since the possibility that the execution mode of 3 changes is set very low (preferably 3% or less), the player first expects that the character notice with higher jackpot reliability will be executed. When the character notice with high jackpot reliability is executed, it is possible to raise the expectation for the jackpot and to come into contact with the subsequent production design game production such as reach production. Further, even when the character notice with low jackpot reliability (for example, the execution mode of the notice No. 3) is executed, if the execution mode is a changeable notice effect, the execution mode changes. It will be possible to play games in anticipation of. As a result, not only when the notice effect with high jackpot reliability is executed, but also when the notice effect with low jackpot reliability is executed, the game entertainment can be maintained high for a long period of time. It will be possible.

Further, for example, the notice No. 1 and notice No. 2 and notice No. 3 and notice No. 4 and notice No. 5 and notice No. As in No. 6, characters having the same display mode (display image) are provided with various (various) notice effects at low cost because the jackpot reliability is changed only by changing the display position. Is possible. Further, by using the image data in combination, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity. In addition, it is possible to provide a new game property such as finding (recognizing) a difference in the display position of a predetermined character in the character notice, and it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

Further, the character notice determination table for determining the character notice is shown in FIG. 44. Then, in the variation effect pattern determination table set process (S4504) in the variation effect start process (S4402), the character notice determination table to be used is set based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80. For example, when the variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern designation command is "P1 (variation pattern 1)", the P1 and P12 character advance notice determination tables shown in FIG. 44 are set as the advance notice determination table. Next, based on the effect determination random number (random number for advance notice effect determination, random number for effect symbol determination) acquired by S4501 and the set character advance notice determination table, etc., the character advance notice (notice effect,) to be executed during the variable display of the effect symbol. Notification effect) is decided. Specifically, the notice No. 1 to notice No. It is determined and set whether to execute the advance notice effect of 8 or not to execute the character advance notice (S4506). Here, the random number for determining the character advance notice has a random number range of 0 to 99, and it is determined which of the eight types of character advance notice is executed or whether the character advance notice is not executed depending on the acquired value.

For example, the variation pattern information designated by the variation pattern designation command is P1 (variation pattern 1), and the character notice determination table for P1 and P12 shown in FIG. 44 is set. Then, if the value of the acquired random number for determining the character advance notice is any of "0 to 35" (selection probability: 36%), the character advance notice is not executed. Further, when the acquired value is any of "36 to 37" (2%), the notice No. shown in FIG. 44. The character notice of 2 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. Further, if the acquired value is any of "38 to 39" (2%), the notice No. The character notice of 2 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. Further, if the acquired value is any of "40 to 44" (5%), the notice No. The character notice of 3 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. Further, if the acquired value is any of "45 to 49" (5%), the notice No. The character notice of 4 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. Further, if the acquired value is any of "50 to 59" (10%), the notice No. The character notice of 5 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing.

Further, if the acquired value is any of "60 to 69" (10%), the notice No. The character notice of 6 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. Further, if the acquired value is any of "60 to 69" (10%), the notice No. The character notice of 6 is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b at a predetermined timing. Further, if the acquired value is any of "70 to 89" (20%), the notice No. The character notice of 7 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, if the acquired value is any of "90 to 99" (10%), the notice No. The character notice of 8 is executed at a predetermined timing. When the fluctuation pattern information specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command is P1 (variation pattern 1), it means that it is a big hit. Therefore, the character notice determined by the set character notice determination table is highly likely to be a notice effect with high jackpot reliability.

It should be noted that it is determined whether or not the conversation notice and the step-up notice are executed by the same procedure and process as the character notice, and if so, which notice effect is to be executed. Since the determination procedure and processing are the same as those for the character notice, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

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

As described above, the character (movable) is used as a notice effect (notification effect) to notify (advance notification) the possibility that the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot mode (the possibility of becoming a jackpot) before the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. Decorative members, effect images, etc.) have a notice effect shown at a predetermined position. Then, different jackpot reliability is shown depending on the position (display position, operation position) indicating the character. In addition, the notice effect in which a predetermined character is shown at a specific position (specific positional relationship) can be changed to a notice effect showing a higher jackpot reliability thereafter, and the player's game interest is maintained for a long period of time. It becomes possible to do. In addition, this makes it possible to increase the degree of attention of the player's notice effect (character position) and enhance the game entertainment.

Next, the advance notice effect (character advance notice) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49. In the first embodiment, as the notice effects constituting the character notice, at least the first notice effect having a predetermined (low) jackpot reliability, the second notice effect having a jackpot reliability higher than the predetermined value, and the jackpot reliability are further increased. It is equipped with a high third notice effect, and the first notice effect may not change as the first notice effect or may change to the third notice effect, and the second notice effect does not change the execution mode. bottom. That is, it is provided with a notice effect in which the execution mode may change and a notice effect in which the execution mode does not change. In the second embodiment, in addition to such an embodiment, a plurality of advance notice effects that may change the execution mode are provided, and the possibility that the execution mode may change is different depending on the advance notice effect.

As shown in FIG. 47, in the character notice of the second embodiment, the notice No. As No. 9, the character B202 (second character) composed of characters is displayed in the left area (first area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b, and the humanoid character A201 (first character) is displayed in the right area (second area). It is an execution mode in which the movable decorative member 14 is changed from the execution mode to be displayed to the execution mode shown in the front position of the left region (first region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b (FIGS. 46 (c) and (e). reference). The jackpot reliability of this notice effect is set to 8 (for example, 40%), and is set to the highest jackpot reliability among the character notices. In addition, notice No. 1 to notice No. Since No. 8 is the same as that of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the second embodiment, as the execution mode of the character notice, there are a plurality of notice effects in which the execution mode of the notice effect changes to another execution mode (notice No. 8 and notice No. 9). .. As a result, the notice No. Execution mode of No. 3 and notice No. Any of the four execution modes can be changed to a preview effect of another execution mode having high jackpot reliability. As a result, as a character notice, the notice No. Notice No. with lower jackpot reliability than 5 to 7. 3 or notice No. Even when the advance notice effect of 4 is executed, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the player for a long period of time.

Further, in the second embodiment, the notice No. 3 execution mode and notice No. The possibility that the execution mode changes differs depending on the execution mode 4. Specifically, the notice No. shown in FIG. 48 (b). When the character notice of 3 is executed, the ratio of shifting from the scene of FIG. 48 (b) to the reach effect of the scene of FIG. 48 (f) through the scene of FIG. 48 (d) is set to about 10%. The ratio of shifting from the scene of FIG. 48 (b) to the reach effect of the scene of FIG. 48 (f) without going through the scene of FIG. 48 (d) is said to be about 90%. On the other hand, the notice No. shown in FIG. 48 (c). When the character notice of 4 is executed, the ratio of shifting from the scene of FIG. 48 (c) to the reach effect of the scene of FIG. 48 (f) through the scene of FIG. 48 (e) is set to about 2%. The ratio of shifting from the scene of FIG. 48 (c) to the reach effect of the scene of FIG. 48 (f) without going through the scene of FIG. 48 (e) is said to be about 98%.

Therefore, the notice No. 3 is the notice No. Although the jackpot reliability is lower than 4, the notice No. The execution mode of 3 is the notice No. It is set with a higher possibility of changing to an execution mode with high jackpot reliability than the execution mode of 4. As a result, even if the notice effect of relatively low jackpot reliability (notice No. 3) is executed while the advance notice effect of relatively low jackpot reliability (notice No. 3) is executed, the execution mode is Is a notice effect that is likely to change, so it is possible to raise expectations that the execution mode will change. In addition, notice No. Execution mode of No. 3 and notice No. Although the possibility of change is different in the execution mode of 4, all of them can be changed to the execution mode with higher reliability, so that the expectation for the big hit is maintained and improved regardless of which one is executed, and the game entertainment is enhanced. Is possible.

Next, the advance notice effect (character advance notice) of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 49. In the first embodiment, the jackpot reliability is shown to the player by the positional relationship between the first character and the second character. In the third embodiment, instead of such an embodiment, the jackpot reliability is shown by the position (moving position, display position) of a predetermined character (movable object, effect image). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 49, the notice No. of the character notice. Reference numeral 1 denotes an execution mode in which the humanoid character A201 (first character) is displayed in the upper area (first area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. The jackpot reliability of this notice effect is set to 1 (for example, 5%), which is the lowest reliability of the notice effect of this character.

In addition, notice No. Reference numeral 2 denotes an execution mode in which the character A201 is displayed in the right region (second region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 2 (for example, 10%). In addition, notice No. Reference numeral 3 denotes an execution mode in which the character A201 is displayed in the left region (third region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 3 (for example, 15%). In addition, notice No. 4 is an execution mode in which two characters A201 are displayed in the right area (second area) and the left area (third area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. The jackpot reliability of this notice effect is 4 (for example, 20%). In addition, notice No. Reference numeral 5 denotes an execution mode in which the character A201 is displayed in the central region (fourth region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 5 (for example, 25%).

In addition, notice No. Reference numeral 6 denotes an execution mode in which the decorative movable member 14 (movable object) is operated and shown at the first position of the advance notice execution area. In the third embodiment, it is assumed that the operation is performed so as to be located in front of the left region (first region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 6 (for example, 30%). In addition, notice No. Reference numeral 7 denotes an execution mode in which the decorative movable member 14 (movable object) is operated and shown at the second position of the advance notice execution area. In the third embodiment, it is assumed that the operation is performed so as to be located in front of the right region (second region) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 7 (for example, 35%). In addition, notice No. 8 is a notice execution area in which the decorative movable member 14 (movable object) is operated from the execution mode (execution mode of the notice No. 1) in which the character A201 is displayed in the upper area (first area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. It is an execution mode that changes to the execution mode shown in the first position of the above. The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 8 (for example, 40%). In addition, notice No. 9 is a notice execution area in which the decorative movable member 14 (movable object) is operated from the execution mode (execution mode of the notice No. 1) in which the character A201 is displayed in the upper area (first area) of the effect symbol display unit 7b. It is an execution mode that changes to the execution mode shown in the second position of. The jackpot reliability of this notice production is set to 9 (for example, 45%). That is, the same notice No. From the execution mode of No. 1, the notice No. The pattern that changes to the execution mode of No. 6 and the notice No. It has a pattern that changes to the execution mode of 7. Since the jackpot reliability differs depending on which one is changed, it is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

[Other aspects]
In the first embodiment described above, the player is notified of different jackpot reliability depending on the display position of the same character. Not limited to such an aspect, different jackpot reliability may be notified by changing the display position (larger or smaller) in addition to or changing to the display position of the character. Further, the colors, patterns, shapes, and display numbers of the first character and the second character may be changed in combination to notify different jackpot reliability. As a result, it becomes possible to diversify the execution mode of the advance notice effect, complicate the determination of the jackpot reliability, and enhance the game entertainment.

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

[others]
Hereinafter, inventions related to the present invention (related inventions) will be disclosed for reference, including the present invention.
[1-1]
The gaming machine of the first reference invention is
A winning / failing judgment means for making a winning / failing judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
An identification information display means that variablely displays the identification information based on the result of the pass / fail determination,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
A special game execution means for executing a special game that enables the variable ball entrance to enter the ball is provided.
When the result of the hit / fail determination becomes a specific result, the gaming machine is capable of executing the special game by stopping and displaying the identification information in a specific mode.
As a game effect that can be executed along with the variable display of the identification information, there is a notification effect that preliminarily notifies the feasibility of the special game before the identification information is stopped and displayed.
The notification effect is to show a predetermined character at a predetermined position so that the player can see it.
The notification effect includes at least a first notification effect in which the character is located at the first position and a second notification effect in which the character is located at the second position.
The first notification effect and the second notification effect are characterized in that they notify different possibilities as the feasibility of the special game.

According to such a gaming machine, as a game effect to be executed in association with the variable display of the identification information, the special game is performed before the identification information is stopped and displayed (before the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived). It has a notification effect that notifies the feasibility in advance. The notification effect includes a first notification effect showing the predetermined character at the first position and a second notification effect showing the predetermined character at the second position, and the first notification effect and the second notification effect. It is supposed to inform the possibility that the special game can be performed differently depending on the production. As a result, the player can pay attention to the position where the character is shown in the notification effect, and can increase the degree of attention to the notification effect. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

[1-2]
Further, the gaming machine of the first reference invention is the gaming machine of the first reference invention.
In the first notification effect and the second notification effect, a character display unit capable of displaying the character at a predetermined position and a character display unit.
A movable member that can move from the first specific position to the second specific position that overlaps with the character display unit is provided.
In the first notification effect, the character is displayed at the first position of the character display unit, and in the second notification effect, the character is displayed at the second position of the character display unit.
As the notification effect, the movable member has a third notification effect in which the movable member is located at the second specific position.
It is characterized in that the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect notify different possibilities as the feasibility of the special game.

According to such a gaming machine, in the first notification effect and the second notification effect, the character display unit that displays the character at the first position or the second position and the second specification that overlaps the character display unit from the first specific position. A movable member that can be moved to a position is provided. Then, as the notification effect, there is a third notification effect that indicates the movable member at the second specific position, and there is a possibility that the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect differ as the feasibility of the special game. Is to be notified. As a result, as a notification effect, the movable member is displayed at the first position of the character display unit, at the second position, or at the second specific position that overlaps with the character display unit. Depending on whether or not the special game is feasible, it is possible to show different possibilities. Further, this enables the player to pay attention to the position where the character is displayed (indicated) in the notification effect, and to increase the degree of attention to the notification effect.

[1-3]
Further, the gaming machine of the first third reference invention is the gaming machine of the second reference invention.
The second notification effect is a notification effect indicating that the special game is more likely to be executed than the first notification effect.
The third notification effect is characterized in that it is a notification effect showing a higher possibility of the special game being executed than the second notification effect.

According to such a gaming machine, the second notification effect is a notification effect indicating that the special game is more likely to be executed than the first notification effect, and the third notification effect is a special game rather than the second notification effect. It is a notification effect that shows a high possibility of being feasible. That is, the third notification effect, the second notification effect, and the first notification effect are in the order of showing the high possibility of the special game being executed. As a result, the player pays attention to the position where the character or the movable member is indicated on the character display unit (or the front surface of the character display unit), and the player executes a notification effect indicating a higher possibility of executing the special game. It will be possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

[1-4]
Further, the first fourth reference invention is the gaming machine of the second reference invention or the third reference invention.
The first notification effect can be changed to the third notification effect, and the second notification effect does not change to the third notification effect.

According to such a gaming machine, the first notification effect is a notification effect that can be changed to the third notification effect, and the second notification effect is a notification effect that does not change to the third notification effect. As a result, the player expects that the second notification effect, which indicates a relatively high possibility of executing the special game, is executed among the notification effects displayed on the character display unit, and plays the game. On the other hand, even if the first notification effect indicating a relatively low possibility of the special game being executed is executed, the player may change to the third notification effect thereafter. Even when the first notification effect is executed, it is possible to continue the game with a sense of expectation. In addition, this makes it possible to keep the game entertainment high for a long period of time.

Further, although the first notification effect can be changed to the third notification effect, it is more likely that it does not change (less than 50%) than the possibility that it changes. Further, it is preferably less than 10%. Further, the second notification effect may not change to the third notification effect, and may not change to other notification effects, or may change to another notification effect that is not the third notification effect. May be good.

[2-1]
Further, the gaming machine of the second first reference invention is
A winning / failing judgment means for making a winning / failing judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
An identification information display means that variablely displays the identification information based on the result of the pass / fail determination,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
A special game execution means for executing a special game that enables the variable ball entrance to enter the ball is provided.
When the result of the hit / fail determination becomes a specific result, the gaming machine is capable of executing the special game by stopping and displaying the identification information in a specific mode.
As a game effect that can be executed along with the variable display of the identification information, there is a notification effect that preliminarily notifies the feasibility of the special game before the identification information is stopped and displayed.
The notification effect is to show a predetermined character at a predetermined position so that the player can see it.
As the notification effect, at least,
The first notification effect in which the character is located in the first position, the second notification effect in which the character is located in the second position, and the feasibility of the special game rather than the first notification effect and the second notification effect. With a specific notification effect that shows a high possibility,
The first notification effect can be changed to the specific notification effect, and the second notification effect does not change to the specific notification effect.

According to such a gaming machine, as a game effect to be executed in association with the variable display of the identification information, the special game is performed before the identification information is stopped and displayed (before the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived). It has a notification effect that notifies the feasibility in advance. Then, as this notification effect, the first notification effect showing the predetermined character at the first position, the second notification effect showing the predetermined character at the second position, and the first notification effect and the second notification effect It has a specific notification effect that shows a high possibility of performing a special game. Further, when the first notification effect is executed as the notification effect, the first notification effect can be changed to the specific notification effect, and when the second notification effect is executed, the second notification effect becomes the specific notification effect. It is supposed to be unchanged.

As a result, the player can pay attention to the position where the character is shown in the notification effect, and can increase the degree of attention to the notification effect. Further, when the first notification effect is executed, the player indicates that the first notification effect is the first notification effect because the first notification effect can be changed to a specific notification effect having a higher expectation of the special game. Expecting that the character will be displayed at the position, it will be possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

[2-2]
Further, the gaming machine of the second reference invention is the gaming machine of the first reference invention.
The first notification effect is characterized in that it is a notification effect that indicates a lower possibility that the special game is feasible than the second notification effect.

According to such a gaming machine, it is assumed that the first notification effect is less likely than the second notification effect in terms of the feasibility of the special game (expectation of the special game). That is, it is assumed that the second notification effect has a higher possibility of executing the special game than the first notification effect. As a result, the player expects that the second notification effect, which indicates a relatively high possibility of executing the special game, is executed, and plays the game. On the other hand, even if the first notification effect, which indicates a lower possibility than the second notification effect, is executed as the feasibility of the special game, it may change to the specific notification effect thereafter. The player can continue to play the game with a sense of expectation even when the first notification effect is executed. In addition, this makes it possible to keep the game entertainment high for a long period of time.

[2-3]
Further, the gaming machine of the second reference invention is the gaming machine of the first reference invention or the second reference invention.
As a game effect that can be executed with the variable display of the identification information, there is a specific game effect that indicates whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode by an effect of whether or not a predetermined purpose is achieved.
The first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect are characterized in that they can be executed before the start or during the execution of the specific game effect.

According to such a gaming machine, as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information, whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode is specified by an effect of whether or not a predetermined purpose is achieved. Has a game effect. Then, before the start or during the execution of the specific game effect, the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect can be executed. As a result, at which position of the notification effect the character is shown before the start or during the execution of the specific game effect, that is, which of the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect is executed is executed. It is possible to pay attention to Ruka and increase the degree of attention to the notification effect. Further, as a result, the expectation of the specific game effect to be executed after that differs depending on which of the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Will be. Here, as the specific game effect, it is possible to exemplify the reach effect and the character effect.

[3-1]
The gaming machine of the third and first reference invention is
A winning / failing judgment means for making a winning / failing judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
An identification information display means that variablely displays the identification information based on the result of the pass / fail determination,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
A special game execution means for executing a special game that enables the variable ball entrance to enter the ball is provided.
When the result of the hit / fail determination becomes a specific result, the gaming machine is capable of executing the special game by stopping and displaying the identification information in a specific mode.
As a game effect that can be executed along with the variable display of the identification information, there is a notification effect that preliminarily notifies the feasibility of the special game before the identification information is stopped and displayed.
In the notification effect, the first character and the second character are shown at predetermined positions that can be visually recognized by the player.
As the notification effect, at least,
The first notification effect in which the positional relationship between the first character and the second character is the first positional relationship, and the second notification effect in which the positional relationship between the first character and the second character is the second positional relationship. And have
The first notification effect and the second notification effect are characterized in that they notify different possibilities as the feasibility of the special game.

According to such a gaming machine, as a game effect to be executed in association with the variable display of the identification information, the special game is performed before the identification information is stopped and displayed (before the result of the variable display of the identification information is derived). It has a notification effect that notifies the feasibility in advance. Then, as this notification effect, a first notification effect showing the first character and the second character in the first positional relationship, and a second notification effect showing the first character and the second character in the second positional relationship. , And the possibility that the first notification effect and the second notification effect differ as the feasibility of the special game is notified. As a result, the player can pay attention to the positional relationship in which the first character and the second character are shown in the notification effect, and can increase the degree of attention to the notification effect. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the entertainment of the game. Here, as the first positional relationship, for example, an aspect in which the first character is shown on the left side of the display area and the second character is shown on the right side of the display area can be mentioned. Further, as the second positional relationship, for example, an aspect in which the first character is shown on the right side of the display area and the second character is shown on the left side of the display area can be mentioned.

[3-2]
Further, the gaming machine of the third reference invention is the gaming machine of the first reference invention.
The first character has a plurality of characters having different display modes, and the possibility that the special game is feasible differs depending on which character among the plurality of characters is displayed as the first character. It is characterized by notifying.

According to such a gaming machine, the first character has a plurality of characters having different display modes, and the special game is executed depending on which character among the plurality of characters is displayed as the first character. We shall inform you of different possibilities. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to which character is displayed as the first character in addition to the positional relationship in which the first character and the second character are displayed as the notification effect, and to increase the degree of attention to the notification effect. It will be possible. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

[3-3]
Further, the gaming machine of the third reference invention is the gaming machine of the first reference invention or the second reference invention.
The second character has a plurality of characters having different display modes, and there is a possibility that the feasibility of the special game differs depending on which character among the plurality of characters is displayed as the second character. It is characterized by notifying.

According to such a gaming machine, the second character has a plurality of characters having different display modes, and the special game is executed depending on which of the plurality of characters is displayed as the second character. We shall inform you of different possibilities. As a result, it is possible to pay attention to which character is displayed as the second character in addition to which positional relationship the first character and the second character are displayed as the notification effect, and to increase the degree of attention to the notification effect. It will be possible. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the entertainment of the game.

[3-4]
Further, the gaming machine of the third reference invention is the gaming machine of the first reference invention to the third reference invention.
As a game effect that can be executed with the variable display of the identification information, there is a specific game effect that indicates whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode by an effect of whether or not a predetermined purpose is achieved.
The first notification effect and the second notification effect are characterized in that they can be executed before the start or during the execution of the specific game effect.

According to such a gaming machine, as a game effect to be executed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information, whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode is specified by an effect of whether or not a predetermined purpose is achieved. Has a game effect. Then, the first notification effect and the second notification effect can be executed before the start or during the execution of the specific game effect. As a result, before the start of the specific game effect or during the execution, attention is paid to which position of the notification effect the character is displayed, that is, which of the first notification effect and the second notification effect is executed, and the notification is made. It is possible to increase the degree of attention to the production. Further, as a result, the expectation of the specific game effect to be executed after that is different depending on which of the first notification effect and the second notification effect is executed, and it is possible to enhance the game interest. Here, as the specific game effect, it is possible to exemplify the reach effect and the character game effect, which will be described later.

1 Pachinko game machine, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b effect symbol display area (effect symbol display section), 8 effect symbol, 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 30 1st big prize opening, 35 2nd prize opening, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 80 main control board (main control unit), 81 games Control microcomputer, 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 102 effect display.

Claims (1)

A winning / failing judgment means for making a winning / failing judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
An identification information display means that variablely displays the identification information based on the result of the pass / fail determination,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
A special game execution means for executing a special game that enables the variable ball entrance to enter the ball is provided.
When the result of the hit / fail determination becomes a specific result, the gaming machine is capable of executing the special game by stopping and displaying the identification information in a specific mode.
As a game effect that can be executed along with the variable display of the identification information, there is a notification effect that preliminarily notifies the feasibility of the special game before the identification information is stopped and displayed.
The notification effect is to show a predetermined character at a predetermined position so that the player can see it.
As the notification effect, at least the first notification effect in which the character is located in the first position, the second notification effect in which the character is located in the second position, and the movable member displaying the character are operated to move the character. The character displayed on the member has a third notification effect located at the first position, and has.
The third notification effect is a notification effect indicating that the special game is more likely to be executed than the first notification effect and the second notification effect, and the first notification effect is the second notification effect. It is a notification effect showing the possibility that the special game is less feasible than the above.
The first notification effect can be changed to the third notification effect, and the second notification effect does not change to the third notification effect .
As a game effect that can be executed with the variable display of the identification information, there is a specific game effect that indicates whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode by an effect of whether or not a predetermined purpose is achieved.
A gaming machine characterized in that the first notification effect, the second notification effect, and the third notification effect can be executed before the start or during the execution of the specific game effect.

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