JP6975484B2 - 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, there is widely known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined benefit can be given to a player when the result of a hit / fail determination executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of symbols are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed based on the result of a hit / fail determination (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-95470

However, the variation effect based on the result of the hit / fail determination tends to have a uniform effect mode, and there is room for further improvement in order to enhance the interest of the gaming machine that performs the variation effect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of variable production.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined benefit can be given to a player when the result of a hit / fail judgment executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result.
A display means that can display multiple patterns and
Equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production ,
Before Symbol symbol is configured to include at least a first symbol element and the second symbol element,
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the hit / fail determination, it is possible to execute a variable effect in which the plurality of symbols are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed.
The spruce during the period from the start of the variation effect one to be executed based on the result of determination to the end, the plurality of the first pattern element and the included in the stop symbols stopped and displayed through the variable display of the symbols display mode of the display mode is changed and then the second symbol elements of the first symbol element of the second pattern element are possible perform the change effect to change,
In the change effect, the stop display mode by the stop symbol before the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed, and the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element are changed. The gist is that it is different from the later stop display mode by the stop symbol.

According to such a gaming machine, in one variation effect executed based on the result of a hit / fail determination, it is included in a symbol (also referred to as a "stop symbol") which is stopped and displayed after the variation display among a plurality of symbols. It is possible to execute a change effect in which the display mode of the first symbol element among the first symbol element and the second symbol element changes, and then the display mode of the second symbol element also changes. Then, in the change effect, the stop display mode (also referred to as "previous stop display mode") by the stop symbol before the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed, and the first symbol element and the second symbol. display form stop display mode according stop symbol after the change of the element (also referred to as a "stop display mode of the rear".), but is different. Therefore, when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the variation effect, if the display mode of the symbol element included in the stopped symbol is changed, the stop display mode by the symbol once stopped and displayed is changed. As a result, in addition to the symbol that is stopped and displayed via the variable display, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the display mode of the symbol element included in the symbol (stop symbol). It will be possible to enhance the interest.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above.
In the one variation effect, there is a specific aspect as a stop display mode by the plurality of symbols when the plurality of symbols are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed.
In the one variation effect, the plurality of symbols are configured to be variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop order.
From the start to the end of the one variation effect, the stop display mode by the stop symbol is the stop display mode when the symbol other than the symbol whose stop order is the last among the plurality of symbols is stopped and displayed through the variation display. In the case of the reach mode constituting the specific mode, the gist is that the first symbol element and the second symbol element included in the stop symbol constituting the reach mode can be changed by executing the change effect.

According to the above invention, it is possible to enhance the interest of variable production.

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the 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 jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of 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 V round processing. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a non-specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entry 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 received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect end processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect end processing. It is a table which shows the correspondence between the type of a big hit and the operation timing (1st predetermined value and 2nd predetermined value) of a movable piece in V round. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between the 2nd prize opening sensor and a specific area (movable piece). It is a schematic diagram of the 2nd prize-winning device. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of a battle mode. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of a battle mode. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a right-handed instruction notification during the jackpot stop display time, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a right-handed instruction notification during the opening period, and (C) is an explanatory diagram. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display example of the right-handed instruction notification during a round game. It is a table which shows the effect design of Example 2. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation effect based on the specific variation effect pattern of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation effect based on the specific variation effect pattern of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation effect based on another specific variation effect pattern.

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 referred to as a game ball, and this is a pachinko game machine (ball game machine) capable of advancing the game by firing the game ball toward the game board surface (game area). An example to which the invention is applied will be described. The pachinko gaming machine exemplified below performs a symbol variable game (also simply referred to as "variable game") in which a special symbol is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the starting port. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the variable display of the special symbol, a so-called "digi-pachi type" that enables a jackpot game (special game) in which a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) can be given to the player. It is a game machine.

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

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the 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 that is executed as the game progresses. It is also simply referred to as "directing button 63"). As for the plurality of effect buttons, the effect buttons to be used can be used properly according to the type of game effect.

Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66 and a speaker 67. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the present embodiment, as long as it can detect the input from the player, or the means by which the player directly contacts the button portion to input (for example, a haunting type). , Touch sensor type, etc.), or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is close to each other and inputs the input.

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. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding the game ball are projected. A ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board surface lamp 5 for decoration.

An image display device 7 is provided near the center of the game board 2 (inside the game area). The image display device 7 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and is provided on the back surface side of the game board 2 so that the display screen 7a faces an opening provided in the substantially center of the game board 2 (game area 3). .. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is 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. It is provided.

The effect symbol 8 performs variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scroll display in the vertical direction, left-right direction, diagonal direction, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, scroll display is performed from top to bottom. 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.

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are each composed of numerical symbols (symbol types) representing the numbers "1" to "9", and the numerical symbols are displayed in order. Specifically, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is performed by scrolling the numerical symbols in the order of "1" → "2" ... "8" → "9" (ascending order). When it reaches "9", it returns to "1" and the scroll display is repeated until the end of the fluctuation (stop display).

Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right (stop display mode) displayed (stop display) in the effect symbol display area 7b, the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later may be used. The result of the variation display of the first special symbol displayed 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 result of the special symbol winning / failing determination (also simply referred to as “winning / failing determination”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variablely displayed are stopped and displayed is, in principle, "left → right → middle". That is, the stop symbol having the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol having the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol having the third stop order (last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. .. The stop symbol having the first stop order is also referred to as "first stop symbol", the stop symbol having the second stop order is also referred to as "second stop symbol", and the stop symbol having the third stop order is referred to as "second stop symbol". This is also called a "third stop symbol" or a "final stop symbol".

Here, any or all of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol 8 are referred to simply as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the ordinary symbol is also called "normal diagram" or "ordinary identification information", the special symbol is also called "special symbol", and the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" or "first special symbol". The second special symbol is also called "special figure 2" or "second special figure". Further, it refers to any or all of the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the second special symbol. Also referred to as "identification information display means".

The stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 can be determined as follows. For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, the doublet such as "222" or "777" may be stopped and displayed with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as "big hit directing symbol"). It is possible. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is different, and the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a different pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). 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 directly grasps the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination (whether it is a big hit or a miss) by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. Instead of doing so, the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is seen and grasped.

It is not necessary to separately provide the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right symbol display areas may be used as one symbol display area for displaying three effect symbols. Further, in this embodiment, the left / middle / right effect symbols 8 are displayed. For example, a matrix-like symbol display area of 3 rows and 3 columns is provided on the display screen to display 9 effect symbols. Then, the stop mode (stop symbol) of the effect symbol can be displayed by the arrangement of each row (symbol combination) of one vertical row, one horizontal row, and one diagonal row when each symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable display, or the symbol display area (stop symbol). The number of effect symbols and the mode of the symbol display area are particularly questionable, such as dividing the effect symbol display area) into a plurality of (for example, four) areas and performing variable display and stop display of three effect symbols in each area. No.

Here, among the results of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the "big hit" is also referred to as a "specific result", and the "missing" is also referred to as a "non-specific result". Further, among the stop display modes of the identification information (special symbol and / or effect symbol), the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is "big hit" is referred to as "big hit mode" or "specific mode". Alternatively, it is also referred to as "specific display result", and the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is "off" is also referred to as "off mode", "non-specific mode" or "non-specific display result". Further, the variable display executed based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is also called "big hit variation", and the variable display executed based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is out of order. This is also called "off-the-shelf fluctuation".

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to the game effect using the effect symbol 8 as described above (also referred to as “effect symbol game effect”), the big hit game effect (special) executed in association with the big hit game. Game production) and demonstration production for waiting for customers are displayed. In addition, in various productions such as production design game production, big hit game production, and demonstration production, in addition to production symbols such as numbers, production images other than production symbols such as background images and character images are also 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. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of storages of the second special figure hold described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second 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 board 2 (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, there is an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. There is.

A movable decorative member 14 that can be moved 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 decoration When the member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, most of the member 14 becomes visible. As a result, the player raises the expectation for the big hit.

Below the image display device 7 (below the stage portion 11) in the game area 3, a fixed prize is provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball (possibility of entering the ball) does not change. The device 19 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 (“1st special symbol”). (Also referred to as “hit / fail determination”) is executed, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail determination.

On the right side of the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a variable second starting port 21 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) that changes the ease of entering the game ball (possibility of entering the ball) is provided. A variable winning device 22 is provided. 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.

That is, the variation display of the first special symbol (first special symbol hit / fail determination) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, and the variation display of the second special symbol (second special symbol hit / fail). The determination) is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21.

The variable winning device 22 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 23, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the opening / closing member 23. Due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 23, the second starting port 21 is divided into a first aspect (closed state) and a second aspect (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect. It can be changed. The opening / closing 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 opening / closing member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the opening / closing member 23 is closed, as long as it is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the opening / closing member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be something that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a variable first large winning opening 30 (“first variable entry opening”” in which the ease of entering a game ball (possibility of entering a ball) changes. The first large winning device 31 equipped with (also referred to as) and the variable second large winning opening 35 (“second variable entry opening”” in which the ease of entering a game ball (possibility of entering a ball) changes. A second prize-winning device 36 equipped with (also referred to as)) is provided. In this embodiment, the second big winning opening 35 (the second big winning device 36) is arranged directly above the first big winning opening 30 (the first big winning device 31). One or both of the first big winning opening 30 (first big winning device 31) and the second big winning opening 35 (second big winning device 36) is referred to as a "special entry opening".

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. Due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32, the first large winning opening 30 changes between an inaccessible state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter and an inaccessible state (open state) in which the game ball can enter. Can be.

The second big winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member 37, and opens and closes the second big 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. Due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37, the second large winning opening 35 changes between an inaccessible state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter and an inaccessible state (open state) in which the game ball can enter. Can be.

Further, the second special winning device 36 has a specific area 39 (also referred to as “V area”) and a non-specific area 49 (also referred to as “non-V area”) through which a game ball entering the second large winning opening 35 can pass. ), And a movable piece 150 for guiding (distributing) the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49.

Although the details will be described later, the movable piece 150 operates based on the number of game balls detected by the second large winning opening sensor 35a described later, and is driven by the movable piece solenoid 151 (see FIG. 5). NS. When the movable piece solenoid 151 is OFF, that is, when the movable piece 150 is not operating (non-operating state), the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is a non-specific area 49 (area other than the specific area). Induced by, it becomes impossible to pass through the specific region 39. On the other hand, when the movable piece solenoid 151 is ON, that is, when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 is guided to the specific area 39 and is guided to the specific area 39. It is possible to pass through 39 (also referred to as "V passage"). The movable piece 150 is also referred to as a "movable member" or a "distribution member". Further, the second large winning device 36 or the second large winning opening 35 including the movable piece 150 is also referred to as a “V attacker”.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39, the high probability state described later is generated. It is configured. The high probability state is one of the game benefits given to the player separately from the special game. The pachinko gaming machine 1 that determines whether or not to generate a high-probability state based on the presence or absence of a game ball passing through a specific area 39 is a so-called “V probability machine”, and the specific area 39 is a probabilistic operation. It functions as a mouth (probability change area). Such a specific area 39 is not provided in the first large winning device 31 (first large winning opening 30). The specific area 39 may be provided in the first prize-winning device 31 (first prize-winning opening 30).

Here, the configuration of the second prize-winning device 36 will be described in detail. FIG. 49 is a schematic diagram showing the second prize-winning device 36. As shown in the figure, all the game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 35 pass through the predetermined game ball guiding passage in the second big winning device, and all of them pass through the second big winning opening sensor 35a (“winning ball”). It passes through the "detecting means" or "ball entry detection sensor"). The second major winning opening sensor 35a is a sensor for detecting the entry of a game ball into the second major winning opening 35, and based on the detection by the second major winning opening sensor 35a, the second major winning opening 35 is reached. It is possible to count the number of balls entered. When the game ball is detected by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the number of detected balls (that is, the number of balls entered) is rounded by the number of balls entered counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 described later. It is counted in units. This counting result (counting value) is cleared at the end of the round.

Further, the game ball detected by the second large winning opening sensor 35a then always passes through the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49 through the predetermined game ball guidance passage (FIGS. 49 (a), (b). ). The specific area 39 can pass the game ball only when the movable piece 150 is operating (operating state), in other words, only when the specific area 39 is open. A specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39, and a game ball passing through the specific area 39 is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (see FIG. 49 (b)). The specific area sensor 39a is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39. Further, the non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49, and the game ball passing through the non-specific area 49 is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a (see FIG. 49 (a)). The non-specific area sensor 49a is a sensor for detecting the passage of the game ball to the non-specific area 49. The specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a are also sensors for detecting the ejection of the game ball from the second special winning opening 35, and are based on the detection of the specific area sensor 39a and the non-specific area detection sensor 49a. It is possible to count the number of emissions from the second major winning opening 35. When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a or the non-specific area detection sensor 49a, the number of detections (that is, the number of emissions) is the emission number counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 described later. Is counted in round units. This counting result (counting value) is cleared at the end of the round.

Further, the number of game balls detected by the specific area sensor 39a is counted as the number of passing through a specific area by a specific area passing counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80, which will be described later, and is a non-specific area sensor. The number of game balls detected by 49a is counted as the number of non-specific region passages by a non-specific region passage counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80, which will be described later. These counts are also performed in round units, and the count result (count value) is cleared at the end of the round.

A specific area sensor 39a (also referred to as a "first emission detecting means" or a "first emission detecting sensor") and a non-specific area that detect the ejection of a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The detection sensor 49a (also referred to as "second emission detection means" or "second emission detection sensor") is generally also referred to as "emission detection means" or "emission detection sensor".

In this embodiment, the control program of the main control unit 80 counts the number of balls entered and the number of ejected game balls related to the second major winning opening 35, and the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls match based on the counting result. By determining the discrepancy, it is possible to monitor the presence or absence of abnormalities, fraud, etc. related to the entry of the ball into the second large winning device 36 (second large winning opening 35) having the specific area 39. .. Inside the second big prize device 36 (second big prize opening 35), in order to operate the movable piece 150 for opening and closing the specific area 39, a game ball bites into the movable piece 150, and the second big prize is won. There is a risk that the game ball will be clogged in the device 36 (second prize opening 35). When such a ball jam occurs, the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35 are not ejected thereafter, so that the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls do not match. By monitoring the number of balls entering and the number of balls ejected in this way, it is possible to confirm the presence or absence of ball clogging. In addition, even when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a due to fraudulent activity such as so-called thread hanging goto, the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls do not match, so the presence or absence of fraudulent activity is monitored based on this. It is also possible to prevent unexpected damage from occurring.

Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an error regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 by the control program of the main control unit 80. Specifically, the specific area valid period for treating the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a as valid is set when the operation of the movable piece 150 starts, and the period excluding the specific area valid period (specific area). When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (when the detection is made by the specific area sensor 39a) during the period other than the valid period), it is determined that an error has occurred and the detection is treated as invalid. It is supposed to be. Further, even when an abnormality occurs in the signal (specific area passing signal) of the specific area sensor 39a due to a connection failure or the like, it is possible to generate an error. It is also possible to monitor the presence or absence of fraudulent activity, device failure, damage, etc. by determining an error based on the specific area validity period or connection failure of the specific area sensor 39a, which causes unexpected damage. It is possible to prevent this from happening.

In the area on the right side of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3, a gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which the game ball can pass is provided. 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 (also referred to as "prize balls") are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "4", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "1", the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10", and the first major prize is awarded. The number of prize balls in the mouth 20 and the second prize opening 35 is "15".

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 3A (first area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area 3B (second area) on the right side. Launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called "left-handed", and launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called "right-handed". ..

Of 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. The second starting opening 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, the right general winning opening 27, and the gate 28 allow a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B of the game area 3 to enter. It is provided as follows. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, in principle, the ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by left-handed. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first starting opening 20, in principle, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30 and the first winning opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the two major winning openings 35. The right game area 3B is an example of a “predetermined area”.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged outside the game area 3 (outside the game area) 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 variablely displays and stops the first special symbol, and a second special symbol that variablely displays and stops the second special symbol. Display 41b (second special symbol display unit), normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) that displays variable display and stop display of ordinary symbols, and hit / fail determination information related to the first special symbol (first special symbol hold). ), The first special figure hold indicator 43a, and the second special figure hold indicator 43b, which displays the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (second special figure hold) related to the second special symbol, are normal. The result of the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment of the normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the stored number of the operation hold (normal figure hold) of the symbol display 42 became a big hit (specific result). In this case, the round display 45 indicating the number of rounds of the jackpot game to be executed, the game state display 46 indicating that the probability fluctuation function is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball (whether it should be left-handed or right-handed). It includes a launch direction indicator 47 indicating (whether it should be in a state) and a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit. Various indicators included in these main indicators 40 are displayed and controlled by a main control unit described later. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit. Therefore, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding display unit.

In the special symbol display unit, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, and then the stop is displayed. Notify the result of the lottery (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery). 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 special symbol (specific identification information), that is, when it is a hit symbol such as a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the specific special symbol displayed as stopped is displayed. At, a special game (big hit game) is performed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened. The opening pattern of the large winning openings (1st large winning opening 30 and 2nd large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, as a result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination, seven types of jackpots "7R 1st to 7th jackpots" are provided (see FIG. 8), and the LED of the first special symbol display 41a is , It is possible to take a display mode (also referred to as "specific mode" or "specific display result") according to each of the seven types of jackpots.

Specifically, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination is "7R first jackpot", the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R first jackpot symbol). In the case of "7R 2nd big hit", the 3 LEDs of "imn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 2nd big hit design), and in the case of "7R 3rd big hit", 3 of "jln". It is assumed that the LED is turned on and the rest is turned off (7R 3rd big hit symbol), and in the case of "7R 4th big hit", the 3 LEDs of "jkn" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 4th). (Big hit design), in the case of "7R 5th big hit", the 3 LEDs of "kln" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 5th big hit design), and in the case of "7R 6th big hit", "klp" 3 LEDs of "" are turned on and the rest are turned off (7R 6th big hit design), and in the case of "7R 7th big hit", 3 LEDs of "kln" are turned on and the rest are turned off. (7R 7th jackpot design). Further, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is "off", one LED of "n" is turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol, non-specific mode).

On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, two types of jackpots, "15R 8th jackpot" and "15R 9th jackpot", are provided as a result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display is provided. The LED of 41b can adopt a display mode (also referred to as "specific mode" or "specific display result") corresponding to each of the two types of jackpots.

Specifically, when the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination is "15R 8th jackpot", the four LEDs of "acde" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 8th jackpot symbol). In the case of "15R 9th jackpot", the four LEDs of "bfgh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 9th jackpot symbol). Further, when the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination is "off", one LED of "g" is turned on and the rest is turned off (off symbol, non-specific mode).

The stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol and the type of jackpot (type of number of rounds, number of jackpots, etc.) are not limited to this embodiment and can be set arbitrarily.

Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed for a predetermined variation time. The mode of variable display of the special symbol can be a mode in which each LED is turned on so that light repeatedly flows in a predetermined order, for example, in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. Further, the stop display mode of the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a is maintained until the variable display of the next first special symbol is started. Similarly, the stop display mode of the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b is maintained until the variable display of the next second special symbol is started.

The stop display (maintenance of the stop display mode) of the special symbol is performed until a predetermined stop display time (also referred to as “stop display period”) has elapsed. In this embodiment, it is based on the stop display time of the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination (also referred to as "missing stop display time") and the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination being a big hit. The stop display time of the special symbol (also referred to as "big hit stop display time") is set to a different time. Further, in this embodiment, the jackpot stop display time is different depending on the gaming state when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (specific mode). Specifically, the disengagement stop display time is set to "0.6 seconds (600 ms)", and the jackpot stop display time is set to "1.0 seconds (1000 ms)" or "5.0 seconds (5000 ms)" depending on the game state. ". Regarding the jackpot stop display time, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol (specific mode) in the low base state described later, the stop display time is set to 5.0 seconds, and the special symbol is jackpot in the high base state described later. When the stop display is performed with a symbol (specific mode), the stop display time is set to 1.0 second. In this embodiment, such a stop display time (stop display period) is used to execute various effects, notifications, and the like when the special symbol (identification information) is stopped and displayed. Details on this point will be described later.

Then, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is an out-of-line symbol (non-specific mode) and the special symbol hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display period (out-of-stop display time) elapses. , The oldest (earliest) special symbol hold in the memory order is digested, which initiates the variable display of the next special symbol. In addition, if the special symbol displayed as stopped is an out-of-line symbol and the special symbol hold is not stored at the time of the stop display, the special symbol is even after the stop display period (out-of-stop display time) has elapsed. The stop display state of is maintained. On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed as stopped is a big hit symbol (specific mode), when the stop display period (big hit stop display time) elapses, the game shifts to the opening period of the big hit game described later, and the opening period is passed. The first round of the jackpot game is started.

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. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4", respectively. 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, the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball can be reserved 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, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable time for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed, and the stop displayed normal symbol (stop symbol) notifies the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. do. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current 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. be. 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. Is. Further, the stopped display mode of the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 42 is maintained until the next variation display of the normal symbol is started.

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 this is acquired. Various types of information are temporarily stored as a pachinko machine hold in a pachinko machine hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "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, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold 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.

As shown in FIG. 4, the round display 45 is composed of two LEDs, a lamp for 7R and a lamp for 15R. In this round display 45, for example, when any of the 7R first to seventh jackpots is obtained, the 7R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, it has a display mode such as "7R (15R)" (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on). Further, when the 15R 8th big hit or the 15R 9th big hit is reached, the 15R lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "7R △ 15R ▲" (for example, Δ: off, ▲: on).

As shown in FIG. 4, the hit indicator 48 is composed of three LEDs indicated by "b1 to b3", and the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (specific mode, specific display result) is displayed on the special symbol display unit. Occasionally, by turning on the LED in a predetermined manner along with this, it is displayed (notified) that the result of the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / miss determination is a big hit. Specifically, for example, the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination becomes a big hit (specific result), and after the variation display of the first special symbol based on this is performed by the first special symbol display 41a, the above-mentioned 7R When any of the first to seventh big hit symbols is displayed (stopped display) on the first special symbol display 41a, "b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □" (for example, ■: on, □: off). ), The LEDs of "b1" and "b2" are turned on, and the LED of "b3" is turned off. Further, the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination becomes a big hit (specific result), and after the variation display of the second special symbol based on this is performed by the second special symbol display 41b, the above-mentioned 15R 8th big hit symbol or When the 15R 9th jackpot symbol is displayed (stopped) on the 2nd special symbol display 41b, it is displayed as "b1 ■ b2 □ b3 ■" (for example, ■: on, □: off). The LEDs of "b1" and "b3" are turned on and the LEDs of "b2" are turned off.

In this way, the hit indicator 48 determines whether or not the special symbol is correct when a big hit occurs (when the big hit symbol is displayed) depending on the lighting mode of the three LEDs of "b1 to b3". However, it is possible to notify which of the first special symbol hit / miss determination and the second special symbol hit / miss determination. The notification of the type of special symbol hit / fail determination that triggered the big hit by the hit display 48 is also referred to as "judgment notification", and the hit display 48 is also referred to as "judgment notification means".

The determination notification by the hit display 48 is performed over a predetermined period from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol), and in this embodiment, from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the occurrence of the next big hit. It will be held during (until the next jackpot symbol is displayed). For example, while the game is being advanced by hitting left (while the variable display of the first special symbol is being performed), the jackpot symbol is displayed (stop display) on the first special symbol display 41a, and then the jackpot game is performed before hitting right. When the jackpot symbol is displayed (stopped) on the second special symbol display 41b while the game is being advanced in (while the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner), the jackpot symbol on the first special symbol display 41a is displayed. The display mode (lighting mode) of the hit display 48 becomes "b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □", and then the hit display is displayed until the jackpot symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b. The display mode "b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □" of the vessel 48 is maintained. Then, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the second special symbol display 41b, "b2" out of the two LEDs "b1" and "b2" of the hit display 48 that had been lit up to that point is turned off, and the hit is achieved. The display mode (lighting mode) of the display 48 is "b1 ■ b2 □ b3 ■". Further, for example, when the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and then the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a again after the jackpot game, the first special symbol display 41a is used. The display mode (lighting mode) of the hit display 48 becomes "b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □" triggered by the display of the previous jackpot symbol, and then the jackpot symbol related to the next jackpot is displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. Even after this, the display mode "b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □" of the hit indicator 48 is maintained. Therefore, in this embodiment, between the "previous (previous) jackpot" and the "subsequent (next) jackpot" (big hit), the special symbol hit / fail judgment that triggered the previous (previous) jackpot is determined. It is possible to indicate (notify) the type.

The execution period (judgment notification period) of the determination notification by the hit display 48 does not have to extend to the big hit interval as in this embodiment. For example, from the occurrence of a big hit (display of a big hit symbol) to the end of the big hit game related to the big hit, or from the occurrence of a big hit (display of a big hit symbol) to the elapse of a predetermined time after the big hit game related to the big hit. , It is possible from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the variable display of the special symbol after the big hit game related to the big hit until the predetermined number of times. Further, when the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a game state advantageous to the player (also referred to as a "specific game state") as compared with a normal game state such as a high probability state or a time saving state described later, it is determined. It is also possible to set the notification period from the occurrence of the big hit (display of the big hit symbol) to the end of the specific gaming state. Further, when a specific area abnormal passage occurs during the big hit game, it is also possible to set a predetermined period from the occurrence of the specific area abnormal passage as the determination notification period. In this case, a display mode (lighting mode) indicating the type of special symbol hit / fail judgment (first special symbol hit / miss judgment or second special symbol hit / fail judgment) that triggered the big hit game being executed when an abnormal passage in a specific area occurs. ), The LED of the hit indicator 48 is turned on.

Further, in this embodiment, the display mode (initial display mode) of the hit indicator 48 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is, in principle, a mode in which all three LEDs of "b1 to b3" are turned off (all). (Turn off). Further, in this embodiment, the display by the hit indicator 48 (that is, “determination notification”) is the target of backup. Therefore, for example, when the power is turned off while the display mode of the hit display 48 is “b1 ■ b2 ■ b3 □”, the LED lighting pattern data related to the display mode is stored (backed up) in the RAM. The next time the power is turned on, the backed up lighting pattern data makes the display mode of the hit indicator 48 the same as before the power off. However, when the RAM is cleared when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the backed up lighting pattern data is erased, and the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is the above-mentioned initial display mode (all off). NS. It should be noted that the determination notification by the hit display 48 may be configured not to be the target of backup.

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

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 storage that houses the sub-control board 90 is provided 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 110 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.

The power supply board 109 functions as a power supply means for supplying power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by receiving power supplied from the outside. Specifically, power is applied to various electric parts required for the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as various boards, devices / devices, sensors, switches, motors, solenoids, etc. shown in the block diagram of FIG. Supply. The power supply board 109 is provided with a power switch (not shown) in a state of being exposed to the outside of the power supply board case. When the power switch is turned on, power supply is started, and when the power switch is turned off, power is supplied. Supply is stopped.

A game control one-chip microcomputer (also referred to as a “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.

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 start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the gate sensor 28a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, non-specific The area sensor 49a and the general winning opening sensor 27a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "game ball detecting means".

The first starting port sensor 20a is provided in the first starting port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting 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 big winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second big winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second big winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects the game ball that has passed through the specific area 39 among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. be. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in the non-specific area 49 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 49 among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. It is something to do. 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. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) is provided with an area for counting and storing the number of game balls detected by each of these sensors (game ball detection means). By controlling (programming) the microcomputer 81, it is possible to count the number of detections by each sensor (counting means).

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first large winning opening solenoid 33, the second large winning opening solenoid 38, and the movable piece solenoid 151 are connected. These various solenoids are also called "electrical drive source" or "drive means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the opening / closing member 23 of the variable winning device 22, and the first winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first winning device 31. be. Further, the second prize-winning port solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36, and the movable piece solenoid 151 is for driving the movable piece 150 of the second prize-winning device 36. be. 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 holding display 43a, a second special symbol holding display 43b, and a general drawing are used. A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game status indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47, and a hit indicator 48 are connected. The display control of the main display 40 including each of these displays 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 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) 116 that controls payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 uses the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drive to pay out prize balls and pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for the counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the launcher 112 (see FIG. 1), the touch sensor 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (also referred to as “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub-control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the game 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. There is. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. Further, the ROM may be externally attached.

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. As an effect control means (also referred to as "effect execution means") that controls various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding effect device, member, or the like (effect means). It works.

The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 is used as the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (also referred to as “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 image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for 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 in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol 8 is turned on / off or a combination of colors of the two LEDs. 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, the effect 1st special figure hold display 103a has the number of holds displayed on the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold display 43a by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of reserved pieces. Similarly, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is the number of holds displayed on the second effect hold display area 9d and the second special figure hold display 43b by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of reserved pieces as. This is to display the effect display on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to display the effect display on the display screen 7a in substantially the entire effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit). 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. Such hold indicators 103a and 103b are 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 CPU of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 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. The movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10. 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 sub-control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c and a 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.). 2 The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub-control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Next, the control 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" (specific result) and "missing" (non-specific result) as the 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, and when it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit. If it is determined to be a big hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened according to the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. The special game is a game in which a game ball is inserted into the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 (special entry opening) that is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. A special game that is executed as a big hit is also called a "big hit game".

There are multiple types of jackpots. As shown in FIG. 6, the types of jackpots include "7R (round) 1st jackpot", "7R 2nd jackpot", "7R 3rd jackpot", "7R 4th jackpot", and "7R 5th jackpot". There are a total of nine types, "7R 6th jackpot", "7R 7th jackpot", "15R 8th jackpot" and "15R 9th jackpot". In the 7R 1st to 7th jackpots, the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the jackpot (1st jackpot 30 or 2nd jackpot 35) is 7 times, and the 15R 8th and 9th jackpots are , The number of times (number of rounds) of opening of the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or 2nd big winning opening 35) is 15 big hits.

Here, the 7R 1st to 7th jackpots are collectively referred to as "7R jackpots", and the 15R 8th and 9th jackpots are also collectively referred to as "15R jackpots". Further, the jackpot game related to the 7R jackpot is also referred to as "7R jackpot game", and the jackpot game related to the 15R jackpot is also referred to as "15R jackpot game".

In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots depending on the number of rounds, 7R jackpot and 15R jackpot. For example, two types of 5R jackpot and 10R jackpot, one type of 7R jackpot, etc. , Various jackpot types can be provided. Further, in this embodiment, the maximum number of rounds of the jackpot game is 15R (15R jackpot), but the maximum number of rounds is not limited to this, and for example, it may be less than 15R (for example, 10R).

In each round of the big hit game related to the big hit of this embodiment, one of the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 is open (the ball can be entered and the game ball can be accepted), and the other is. It becomes a closed state (a state in which the ball cannot be entered, a state in which the game ball cannot be accepted). That is, the two large winning openings 30 and 35 (special entry openings) are not opened at the same time, and one of the large winning openings (special entry openings) is opened. Specifically, in the first round, the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is closed and the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened, and in the second round, the first big winning opening is opened. 30 (lower big prize opening) opens and the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) closes, and in the third round, the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is the same as the first round. Closed and the 2nd big prize opening 35 (upper big winning opening) opens, and in the 4th round, the 1st big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) opens like the 2nd round and the 2nd big winning opening 35 (upper prize opening) will be closed. After that, every time the 5th and 6th rounds progress, the 1st big prize opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is closed, the 2nd big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened, and the 1st big winning opening. The opening of the winning opening 30 (lower large winning opening) and the closing of the second major winning opening 35 (upper large winning opening) occur alternately. That is, in the big hit game of this embodiment, the second big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) is opened in the odd round, and the first big winning opening 30 (lower big winning opening) is opened in the even round. The 1st big prize opening 30 (lower big prize opening) and the 2nd big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening) alternate with the opening of the 2nd big winning opening 35 (upper big winning opening). Open.

Here, the big winning opening opening pattern during the big hit game will be described. In this embodiment, the opening patterns of the first prize opening 30 and the second prize opening 35 are the same. That is, in the odd round during the big hit game, the second big winning opening 35 is opened until 25,000 ms (25 seconds) elapses from the start of the round, and is closed after 25,000 ms (25 seconds) elapses to end the round. That is, the second large winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern of an opening time of 25,000 ms and an opening number of once. It is possible to easily enter a game ball into the second large winning opening 35, which is opened in this opening pattern, by hitting right. On the other hand, in the even-numbered round during the big hit game, the first big winning opening 30 is opened until 25,000 ms (25 seconds) elapses from the start of the round, and then closed after 25,000 ms (25 seconds) elapses to end the round. .. That is, the first large winning opening 30 is opened with an opening pattern of an opening time of 25,000 ms and an opening number of once. A game ball can be easily entered into the first large winning opening 30 which is opened by this opening pattern by hitting right.

Further, in the fifth round during the big hit game, in addition to opening the second big winning opening 35, the movable piece 150 is based on the fact that the number of game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 35 becomes a predetermined number. Is supposed to work. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second large winning opening 35, the entered game ball is detected by the second large winning opening sensor 35a, and the number of detected game balls (that is, the second). The number of balls entered into the large winning opening 35) is counted by a number of balls entered counting means (not shown) provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80. When the counting value by the ball entry number counting means reaches a predetermined value, the movable piece 150 operates on this occasion. That is, the operation timing of the movable piece 150 is defined by a predetermined value (the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35).

The predetermined value (counting value) that triggers the operation of the movable piece 150 is set within the range of the number of game balls (specified number) that are allowed to enter the second large winning opening 35 during one round. So, in this embodiment, there are roughly two predetermined values, "first predetermined value (first count value)" and "second predetermined value (second count value)" which is a value larger than the first predetermined value. Is provided.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, the correspondence relationship between the "big hit type" and the "first predetermined value and the second predetermined value" is stored in advance in the ROM of the main control unit 80 (value storage means). ). In this embodiment, the first predetermined value (first count value) is set to "1", and the second predetermined value (second count value) is set to "2". The first predetermined value is set for all jackpot types. On the other hand, the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type (in this example, 7R 1st, 3rd, 5th, 5th, 7th jackpot and 15R 8th jackpot), and other than that. The jackpot type (7R 2nd, 4th, 6th jackpot and 15R 9th jackpot in this example) is not set. Therefore, in this embodiment, the movable piece 150 operates at least once in the fifth round of the jackpot game, and can operate at most twice.

The setting mode of the first predetermined value and the second predetermined value shown in FIG. 47 is merely an example, and various other modes can be adopted. Further, in this embodiment, "2" is set as the second predetermined value, but the second predetermined value should be a value of "3" or more (for example, any of "3" to "9"). Is also possible. Further, the second predetermined value may be set to a different value depending on the jackpot type, for example, the 7R first jackpot is "2" and the 7R third jackpot is "3".

In this embodiment, as the operation mode (operation pattern) when the movable piece 150 operates, two types of modes in which the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific area 39 are relatively different are provided in advance. That is, there are two modes: a mode in which the game ball has a low possibility of passing through the specific area 39 (first operation mode) and a mode in which the game ball has a high possibility of passing through the specific area 39 (second operation mode). It is provided, and when the movable piece 150 operates, it operates in any mode. The mode in which the movable piece 150 is operated is determined by the above-mentioned predetermined value that triggered the operation when the movable piece 150 is operated, that is, the counting value by the ball entry number counting means (second large winning opening sensor 35a). It is determined by the number of detected game balls by, that is, the number of balls entered into the second major winning opening 35).

Specifically, when the count value (the number of balls entered into the second large winning opening 35) becomes the first predetermined value (“1” in this example) and the movable piece 150 operates, the movable piece 150 is in a specific area. It operates in a mode in which the possibility of the game ball passing through 39 is low (first operation mode), and the counting value (number of balls entered in the second large winning opening 35) is the second predetermined value (“2” in this example). When the movable piece 150 operates, the movable piece 150 operates in a mode (second operation mode) in which the game ball has a high possibility of passing through the specific area 39. When the movable piece 150 operates in the first motion mode, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is extremely low, and it becomes difficult (substantially impossible) for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. .. On the other hand, when the movable piece 150 operates in the second operation mode, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is high, and the game ball easily passes through the specific area 39.

As described above, the second predetermined value is set for a specific jackpot type and is not set for other jackpot types. Therefore, the five types of jackpots corresponding to the specific jackpot types for which the second predetermined value is set, that is, the 7R first, third, fifth, fifth, and seventh jackpots and the 15R eighth jackpot are directed to the specific area 39. It is a big hit (also referred to as "V-passing planned big hit") in which the movable piece 150 is operated in a manner in which the game ball has a high possibility of passing (see FIG. 47). On the other hand, in the jackpot for which the second predetermined value is not set, that is, the 7R second, fourth, sixth jackpot and the 15R ninth jackpot operate the movable piece 150 in a manner in which the possibility of the game ball passing through the specific area 39 is low. It is a big hit (also referred to as "V non-passing planned big hit") (see FIG. 47). In other words, the "V-passing planned jackpot" is a jackpot (probability-changing jackpot) on the premise that a high-probability state described later is generated (giving a privilege), and the "V non-passing scheduled jackpot" is the later-described high hit. It is a big hit (non-probability change big hit) on the premise that the probability state is not generated (the privilege is not given). The big hit game (special game) related to the V non-passing big hit is also called "first special game", and the big hit game (special game) related to the V passing big hit is also called "second special game". ..

Here, the relationship between the operation of the movable piece 150 and the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 is as follows. As shown in FIG. 48, when the counting value by the above-mentioned ball entry number counting means reaches the first predetermined value (“1” in this example), the movable piece 150 is set to the operating state for 80 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on). .. That is, when the first ball entering the second large winning opening 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is opened (V open) for 80 ms (0.08 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated with an operation pattern of 80 ms of operation time (opening time) and one operation number of times (opening number of times). In this case, the movement of the movable piece 150 is performed only for a very short time (momentary) of 80 ms, so that the game ball (the first (first) ball entering the second large winning opening 35) that triggered the movement is performed. By the time the corresponding game ball) passes through the second large winning opening sensor 35a and reaches the arrangement portion of the movable piece 150, the operation of the movable piece 150 is completed (it is in a non-operating state). Very likely (see Figure 49 (a)). Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is extremely low.

On the other hand, when the counting value by the above-mentioned ball entry number counting means reaches the second predetermined value (“2” in this example), the movable piece 150 is set to the operating state for 3000 ms (the movable piece solenoid 151 is turned on) (FIG. 48). That is, when the second ball entering the second large winning opening 35 is detected, the specific area 39 is in the open state (V open) for 3000 ms (3 seconds). That is, the movable piece 150 is operated with an operation pattern of an operation time (opening time) of 3000 ms and an operation number of times (opening number of times) of one. In this case, since the movement of the movable piece 150 is performed in a relatively long time of 3000 ms, the game ball that triggered the movement (the game ball corresponding to the second ball entering the second large winning opening 35). ) Passes through the second prize opening sensor 35a and reaches the arrangement portion of the movable piece 150, it is highly possible that the operation of the movable piece 150 has not been completed (in the operating state). High (see Figure 49 (b)). Therefore, the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 is extremely high. If the movable piece 150 is in an operating state when the round game ends, the operation of the movable piece 150 also ends with the end of the round game.

As described above, the movable piece 150 operates in a short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for an extremely short time (80 ms) when the counting value by the ball entry counting means becomes the first predetermined value. Then, when the counting value by the ball entry number counting means becomes the second predetermined value, the operation is performed in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for a longer time (3000 ms) than the short opening operation pattern. Then, in the "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", the movable piece 150 operates in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in the fifth round, but then operates in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode). However, in the "V-passing planned jackpot", the movable piece 150 can operate in the short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) and then in the long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) in the fifth round. It has become.

Therefore, in the "V non-passing big hit", even if the game ball enters the second big winning opening 35 in the fifth round, it is extremely unlikely that the game ball will pass through the specific area 39 during the round ( (Substantially zero), so it is unlikely that the game state after the end of the big hit game will be the high-probability state described later, in other words, the big hit that is likely to be the normal state (low-probability state) described later. Will be. On the other hand, in the "V-passing jackpot", if two or more game balls enter the second big winning opening 35 in the fifth round, it is extremely likely that the game balls will pass through the specific area 39 during the round. (Approximately 100%), the game state after the end of the big hit game is a big hit with a high possibility of becoming a high probability state described later. As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the high probability state based on whether or not the game ball has passed to the specific area 39 in the fifth round of the big hit game. It is a round. Such a V round is also referred to as a "privilege determination game", a "specific round game", or a "specific round".

Here, the movable piece 150 is a member that guides (distributes) the game ball that has entered the V attacker (second large winning opening 35) to the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 49, and is used for the game ball in the V attacker. It is something to be involved. For this reason, the movable piece 150 is usually provided in a portion that is difficult to understand at first glance around the game board 2 (game area 3) or the V attacker, such as the inside or the back side of the V attacker (Fig.). See 49). In addition, the opening patterns of the big winning openings (1st big winning opening 30 and the 2nd big winning opening 35) during the big hit game of this embodiment are the V passing planned big hit and the V non-V for each of the 7R big hit and the 15R big hit. The opening time, the number of opening times, and the opening order are the same as the planned passing jackpot, and the opening pattern in the V round (fifth round in this example) is also the same (see FIG. 6). By controlling the movement of the movable piece 150 based on these things and the counting value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the ball entry counting means in the V round, for example, "When is the game ball entering the V attacker?" It may be difficult to determine the passage status (V passage status) of the game ball in the V round, such as "whether the game ball can pass through the specific region 39" or "whether the game ball has passed the specific region 39". It will be possible.

As a result, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, even if the movement (opening pattern) of the V attacker is closely watched as in the conventional case, the result of the V round is discriminated (grasped and predicted) before its determination. Since it is difficult to do so, it is possible to eliminate the deterioration of the game interest due to the fact that the result of the V round (whether or not the game ball has passed through a specific area) can be determined (predicted) in advance.

The opening pattern of the large winning opening is not limited to this embodiment, and the opening pattern may be different between the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35. Further, in this embodiment, the big winning opening opening pattern is the same except that the number of rounds differs depending on the type of big hit (7R or 15R), but even if the big winning opening opening pattern is different depending on the type of big hit. good. Further, the operation pattern of the movable piece 150 (first operation mode, second operation mode) is not limited to this embodiment.

The distribution probability of each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 5% for the 7R first jackpot, 15% for the 7R second jackpot, 12% for the 7R third jackpot, and 7R fourth jackpot. 15%, 7R 5th jackpot is 18%, 7R 6th jackpot is 10%, and 7R 7th jackpot is 25%. When these are divided into V-passing jackpots and V-non-passing jackpots, 60% (5% + 12% + 18% + 25% = 60%) of V-passing jackpots and 40% (15% + 15) of V-non-passing jackpots. % + 10% = 40%) (see FIGS. 6 and 8). On the other hand, the distribution probability of each big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 80% for the 15R 8th big hit and 20% for the 15R 9th big hit. When divided into the planned passing jackpots, the V scheduled passing jackpots are 80% and the V non-passing scheduled jackpots are 20% (see FIGS. 6 and 8). For this reason, if a big hit is made by the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol based on the entry into the second starting port 21, which is easy to enter due to the operation of the opening extension function (occurrence of a high base state) described later. , The possibility of a big hit scheduled to pass through V is higher than that of a big hit due to the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol based on the entry into the first starting port 20. Further, if a big hit is obtained by the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol based on the ball entering the second starting port 21, it does not appear in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol based on the ball entering the first starting port 20. A 15R jackpot appears.

In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 21 rather than being a big hit in the hit / fail determination (first special symbol 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 (second special symbol 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.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the special symbol hit / fail judgment (big hit judgment) is performed based on a random number for special symbol hit / fail judgment (also referred to as “win / fail judgment information”), and the type of big hit is determined when a big hit occurs. Is performed based on a random number for determining a jackpot type (also referred to as a "random number for determining a symbol" or "information for determining a symbol"). As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct has a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type has a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a variable pattern random number (acquisition information). There is also "variation pattern information").

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including a fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number 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). Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, each function of the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time shortening function (time reduction function), and the open extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is set to the gaming state when the variable game is executed. It is possible to control by a combination of operating and non-operating states. The gaming state when the variable game is executed is an example of the variable game mode (also referred to as “variable mode”).

For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is activated is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not activated is referred to as a "normal state" or a "low probability state". In the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot judgment table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the special symbol hit / fail judgment random number judged to be the jackpot is larger than in the normal state for the high probability state. A hit / fail judgment is made using the jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 8A). Therefore, 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, 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 a jackpot symbol) is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Further, for the special symbols (1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol), the state in which the variable time shortening function (time saving function) is operating is called "time saving state", and the state in which it is not operating is called "non-time saving state". .. In the time-saving state, the average of the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the confirmation display) is shorter than the average 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 with 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. Further, 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 winning 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)). As a result, the time saving state (when the probability fluctuation function for the normal symbol is operating) is compared with the non-time saving state (when the probability fluctuation function for the normal symbol is not operating), and the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is performed. There is a high probability that the display result of will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol).

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 set to 30 seconds in the non-time saving state and 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 opening / closing 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 opening / closing 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 of times 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 (this is also referred to as a “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" or "electric support state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state (high frequency state), you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

It should be noted that the high base state does not have to operate all the above-mentioned functions. That is, as compared with the case where the function is not activated by the operation of at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number of times increasing function of the variable winning device 22. It suffices if 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, the gaming state after the jackpot game when any of the 7R 1st, 3rd, 5th, 5th, and 7th jackpots and the 15R 8th jackpot is obtained is the game during the jackpot game. Since there is an extremely high possibility that the ball will pass through the specific area 39, the special symbol will be in a high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, and the special symbol will be in a time-saving state and a high base state ( See FIG. 6). This gaming state is also called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-probability high-base state is a so-called "probability-changing game state", and ends when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays (variable games) are executed or a big hit game is executed as a big hit. do. If the game ball has not passed through the specific area 39, the special symbol is in a normal state, a time saving state, and a high base state (low accuracy high base state).

Then, in the high-accuracy high-base state after the big hit game related to any of the 7R 1st, 3rd, and 5th big hits, a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, 75 times, or 100 times) is special without the big hit occurring. When the variable display of the symbol is executed, the special symbol becomes a high probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also called "high accuracy and low base state".

Further, in the game state after the big hit game in the case of any of the 7R 2nd, 4th, 6th big hit and the 15R 9th big hit, there is a possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game. Since it is extremely low, the special symbol becomes a normal state, and the special symbol becomes a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also called a "low accuracy high base state". The low-accuracy high-based state is a so-called "time-saving game state" (also referred to as "time-saving game state"), and a variable display (variable game) of a special symbol for a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, 75 times, or 100 times) is displayed. It ends when it is executed or when it becomes a big hit and the big hit game is executed. Although the possibility is extremely low, if the game ball passes through the specific area 39, it will be in a “high accuracy and high 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. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the 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. 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).

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

Further, in the present embodiment, only the LED display mode of the launch direction display 47 provides an instruction notification instructing which of the left game area 3A and the right game area 3B of the game area 3 the game ball is to be fired. Instead, it is also performed by displaying the launch instruction image on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). For the player, the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) is easier to visually recognize and understand the displayed contents than the launch direction display 47. Therefore, in general, the player should look at the firing instruction image displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a) and perform "left-handed" or "right-handed", that is, Recognize whether the current gaming state is the "left-handed gaming state" in which the player strikes left or the "right-handed gaming state" in which the player strikes right. The left-handed game state is a low-base state in which the variable game is executed, and the right-handed game state is a state in which the jackpot game is executed (special game state) and a high-base state in which the variable game is executed. The details of the instruction notification of the launch direction will be described later.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the low-accuracy low-base state in which the big hit game is not performed, this low-accuracy low-base state is referred to as the "normal gaming state" or the "normal state". It can be regarded as a "normal game", and a variable game performed in a low accuracy and low base state can be regarded as a "normal game". In addition, the big hit game is a game that can be executed by changing the special symbol and displaying the big hit symbol in a stopped manner, and for the player, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30, 2nd big winning opening). Since it is an advantageous game in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained by entering the game ball into 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the big hit game is performed can be determined. It can be regarded as a "special game state".

In this embodiment, when the game state (variable mode) is in the low base state, the game is advanced by hitting left, so that the first special symbol hit / miss judgment (first special symbol) based on the entry into the first starting port 20 Fluctuating game) is mainly executed. On the other hand, when the game state (variable mode) is in the high base state, the game is advanced by hitting right, so that the second special symbol hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the second starting port 21 (second special symbol variable game). Is mainly executed. When any of the 7R 1st to 7th big hits occurs in the low probability low base state (normal game state), the gaming states after the big hit game related to the big hit are "low probability high base state" and "high". It is not notified (concealed) in the production from the occurrence of the big hit to the predetermined period after the end of the big hit game, and the predetermined condition is set within the predetermined period. Is configured to notify the game state at that time by directing based on the establishment of. Details of this configuration will be described later.

The low-accuracy low-base state (normal gaming state) and the high-accuracy low-base state (that is, the "low-base state") are also referred to as the "first gaming state", and the low-accuracy high-base state (time-saving gaming state). ) And the high-accuracy high-base state (probability variable gaming state) (that is, the "high-probability gaming state") are also referred to as "second gaming state". Further, the low-accuracy high-base state of the second gaming state (high-base state) is also referred to as "first mode" or "first fluctuation mode", and is more advantageous to the player than the low-accuracy high-base state. The high base state is also referred to as "second mode" or "second fluctuation mode". Furthermore, regarding the high-accuracy low-base state, it can be said that the gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the low-accuracy low-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state based on the jackpot probability. The low base state and / or the low probability high base state state is also called the "first mode" or the "first fluctuation mode", and the high probability low base state is the "second mode" or the "second fluctuation mode". Also called "mode".

[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 38. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. Further, in the present specification, "S"("S" in the flowchart) such as S101 means a step.

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, the initial settings are first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, various flags, status and counter reset. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that.

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one 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, interrupts are enabled (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, in 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), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. do. The output command or the like includes information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type (big hit symbol), the variation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. In this case, the upper 1 byte is information about the type of the 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 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are provided. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) is read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full detection sensor 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), normal symbol operation process (S205), special figure operation process (S206), and specific area sensor detection process (S207), which will be described later. , Non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), start ball entry process (S209), and power failure monitoring process (S210) are executed. After that, other processing (S211) 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 (after about 4 ms). ), 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), proceed to S305, and if the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of normal symbol hold balls (number of normal symbol hold balls, Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter provided in the RAM for counting the number of hold of the normal figure) is less than 4 (S302).

If the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not less than 4 (NO in S302), proceed to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is less than 4 (YES in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number value is acquired. (Acquired information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol holding balls in the normal figure holding 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 without processing S306 to S308, 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 that counts the number of the second special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) It is determined whether or not it is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S306). Then, if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not less than 4 (NO in S306), the process proceeds to S309 without processing S307 and S308, but if the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than 4, (NO). YES in S306), add 1 to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (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 value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (that is, the value of the random number shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random number value (acquisition) is acquired. Information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of reserved balls in the second special figure 2 in the reserved storage unit of the second special figure.

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). When the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), this process is completed without performing the processing after S310, and the game ball has entered the first starting port 20. (YES in S309), the number of special figure 1 hold balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter that counts the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) It is determined whether or not it is less than 4 (upper limit number) (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not less than 4 (NO in S310), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S311, and when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than 4 (S310). YES), add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (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.

[Usu-zu operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal figure operation process (S205), 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 symbol operation status is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when it is "2" (NO in S401, YES in S403), it is normal. The symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if it is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol confirmation process (S406) is performed, and if it is "4" (4). All of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), and normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol standby process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). , This process is completed without performing the process after S502. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol 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 having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected.

Next, after performing the normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) described later, the normal symbol fluctuation start processing (S505) is performed, and this processing is completed. In the normal symbol variation start processing (S505), the variation display of the normal symbol is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

[Ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 15, 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 (whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is "0" to "0" among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C). Based on the high-probability normal figure hit / fail determination based on "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 determination) 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 values "0" and "1"), it is determined whether or not the value is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / miss judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is determined to be a miss (NO in S605), the stop display is displayed as a normal symbol (NO). Determine (S606) and finish the process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that it is a hit (a hit in a normal figure) (YES in S605), a normal symbol (a symbol per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). , Finish the process.

[Ordinary symbol random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 16, 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 this process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 17, 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 processing after S802. This process is completed without performing. On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (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 completed. ..

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 18, 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 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 drawing operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this processing is completed.

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, 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 being opened (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), this process is completed and the process is reached. If so, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and this 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), this processing is completed, and if it has been reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). ) (S1006).

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 it is determined whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), this process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if the value of the second start opening opening counter is "0" (YES in S1008), the end processing (S1009) for ending the auxiliary game is performed, and the end flag for the normal figure is set (S1009). S1010), this process is completed. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the opening / closing 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, when it is determined in S1001 that the end flag per normal figure is ON (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. , Turn off the normal figure hit end flag (S1011), turn off the normal figure hit flag (S1012), set the normal figure operation status to "1" (S1013), and finish this process. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (S205).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). As shown in FIG. 20, in the special figure operation process (S206), the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (first big prize device 31, second big prize device 36) are 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 it is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103), special. The symbol change processing (S1104) is performed, and if it is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol confirmation processing (S1106) is performed, and if it is "4" (4). S1101, S1103, S1105 are all NO), and 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. 21, 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 so (YES in S1211), the processing of S1212. If this process is completed without performing (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

When it is determined in S1201 that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21. In this case, 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), which will be described later, 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 figure hold is performed only when the number of balls held in the special figure 2 is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). 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)). See).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold is supported). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read (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"" in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A). And "397"), the pass / fail judgment is made (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is made based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A) (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 hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) is "big hit" (YES in S1305), the value of the random number counter for determining the big hit type (label-TRND-AS) is read out, and the big hit type shown in FIG. 8 (B) is read. The jackpot type is determined based on the 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 this process is completed. On the other hand, if the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) is not "big hit" ("miss") (NO in S1305), the missed symbol is determined (S1306), and this process is completed.

Here, in determining the jackpot type, in the case of the hit / fail determination related to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the first special symbol, and the hit / fail determination related to the second special symbol is made. In that case, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol. It should be noted that the special symbol hit / miss 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 determination. Further, the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1304) relating to the second special symbol functions as a “second hit / miss determination means”.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, 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). .. As a result, if it is determined that the time saving state is not (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 reserved number referred to here is the stored number including the information for which the fluctuation pattern is determined by this processing, the reserved stored number is set to any value of "1" to "4". Then, when it is determined in S1405 that the holding number is either "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). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the part 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 holding number is neither "1" nor "2", that is, either "3" or "4" (NO in S1405), the second holding number removal table is used. With reference to (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which is in a non-time saving state, is out of time, and corresponds to the number of reserved balls "3, 4"), fluctuations are made based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1). Select a pattern (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 as shown in FIG. 24 (S1408). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1408), the variation pattern is referred to with reference to the time-saving state jackpot table (the portion of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the time-saving state and the 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), it is determined whether or not the number of hold 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), it corresponds to the third holding number deviation 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 (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 one of "2" to "4" (NO in S1410), the table for removing the number of holds 4 (Fig.) In the fluctuation pattern table shown in 9, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the time-saving state, the deviation, and the portion corresponding 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. 23 is performed (S1404), and this process is completed. In the 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. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003", the address. Shift to the "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth piece of the second special figure reservation (when stored up to the upper limit number). Clear 0 (S1503) to finish this process.

After executing the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) is executed as shown in FIG. 21. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

Further, in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 21, 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). ), The special figure 1 hit / miss determination process (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), each process of S1601 to S1609 is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 22. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted. However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in the S1601, it is stored in the lowestmost area of the first special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first item of the first special figure hold). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is read out and processed. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the hit / fail determination (S1603, S1604) related to the first special symbol functions as the “first hit / fail determination means”.

[Special Figure 1 Fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, 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. 23 and 24. )I do. Therefore, a detailed explanation of this process is omitted.

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, 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) is executed as shown in FIG. 21. 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. 30, in the special symbol variation processing (S1104), first, the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) elapses. It is determined whether or not it has been done (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). Next, 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 it is determined that the value of the probability change counter is "0" (YES in S1905), the probability change flag is turned off (S1906), and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (NO in S1903), or if it is determined that the value of the probability variation counter is not "0" (NO in S1905), the process proceeds to S1907.

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), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (S1909). If the value of the time reduction counter is "0" (YES in S1909), the time reduction flag is turned off (S1910), and the process proceeds to S1911. If it is determined that the time reduction flag is not ON (NO in S1907), or if it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not "0" (NO in S1909), the process proceeds to S1911.

In S1911, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1911). Next, other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at a result corresponding to the judgment 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. When the game control microcomputer 81 stops (ends) the variation display of the special symbol, the stop display time (stop display period) of the special symbol (stop symbol) is set. Then, when the set stop display time (stop display period) elapses, the special symbol confirmation process (S1106) is performed.

The process of turning off the probability change flag based on the value of the probability change counter becoming "0" and turning off the time reduction flag based on the value of the time reduction counter becoming "0" (S1906, The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes S1910) functions as a “game state control means” or a “mode setting means”.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S2001), it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot this time is 15R jackpot (15R 8th jackpot or 15R 9th jackpot) (S2002). As a result, when it is determined that the type of the jackpot this time is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), "15" is set in the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the jackpot game (S2003). Move to S2006 processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the type of the big hit this time is not the 15R big hit (NO in S2002), the big hit type is the 7R big hit (any of the 7R 1st to 7th big hits), so the value of the round counter is "7". Is set (S2005), and the process proceeds to S2006.

In S2006, lighting pattern data that determines the display mode (lighting mode) of the round display 45 is set (S2006), and the process proceeds to S2007. Specifically, the lighting pattern data of the two LEDs (7R lamp, 15R lamp) constituting the round display 45 according to the above-mentioned determination result of S2002, that is, the type (number of rounds) of the big hit this time. Is set (S2006). When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED (round lamp) of the round display 45 is lit according to the lighting pattern data.

In S2007, lighting pattern data for determining the display mode (lighting mode) of the hit indicator 48 is set (S2007), and the process proceeds to S2008. As described above, in the hit indicator 48, when a big hit occurs (when the big hit symbol is displayed), the special symbol hit / fail judgment that triggered the big hit is the first special symbol hit / fail judgment and the second special symbol. It indicates which of the hit / fail judgments is made. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment has two types of jackpots, "7R jackpot" (7R 1st to 7th jackpots) and "15R jackpot" (15R 8th and 9th jackpots), and "7R jackpot". Is a big hit type when a big hit is made in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment, and "15R big hit" is a big hit type when a big hit is made in the second special symbol hit / miss judgment (see FIG. 6). Therefore, in this embodiment, the lighting pattern data of the three LEDs constituting the hit indicator 48 are set based on the determination result of S2002 described above (S2007). That is, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of the jackpot this time is a 15R jackpot (YES in S2002), the jackpot this time is based on the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (also referred to as "special figure 2 jackpot"). Therefore, as the lighting pattern data corresponding to this, the data for lighting the LEDs "b1" and "b3" among the three LEDs "b1 to b3" shown in FIG. 4 is set. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2002 that the type of the jackpot this time is not a 15R jackpot (NO in S2002), the type of the jackpot this time is a 7R jackpot, and the jackpot is based on the first special symbol hit / fail judgment ("Special figure". Since it is also referred to as "1 big hit"), as lighting pattern data corresponding to this, the data for lighting the LEDs "b1" and "b2" among the three LEDs "b1 to b3" shown in FIG. 4 is used. set. When the set lighting pattern data is output by the output process (S201), the LED of the hit indicator 48 is lit according to the lighting pattern data.

In this embodiment, the 7R jackpot is set as the special figure 1 jackpot, and the 15R jackpot is set as the special figure 2 jackpot. As a result of the first special symbol hit / fail determination, the 15R jackpot is not derived and the second As a result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the 7R jackpot is not derived (see FIG. 6). Therefore, when setting the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 in S2007, it is set based on the determination result (type of the big hit that occurred) in S2002. On the other hand, for example, when a common jackpot type is set for the special figure 1 jackpot and the special figure 2 jackpot, only the type of the jackpot that has occurred is the type of the special symbol hit / fail judgment that triggered the jackpot ( Since it is not possible to determine whether the first special symbol is correct or not, or the second special symbol is correct or not), it is not possible to determine the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48 based on the type of jackpot that has occurred. Therefore, in such a case, for example, the jackpot flags set in the above-mentioned S1309 and S1609 correspond to those corresponding to the special figure 1 jackpot (for example, "special figure 1 jackpot flag") and the special figure 2 jackpot. It may be provided separately from the thing (for example, "special figure 2 big hit flag"). By doing so, by determining the type of the jackpot flag that is ON (special figure 1 jackpot flag or special figure 2 jackpot flag), the special symbol hit / fail judgment that triggered the jackpot when the jackpot occurs is determined. The type can be discriminated, which makes it possible to appropriately determine the lighting pattern data of the hit indicator 48.

Next, in S2008, a big winning opening opening pattern according to the type of big hit (type of big hit) is set (S2008), and the process shifts to S2009. As described above, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is determined according to the type of big hit (see FIG. 6). Specifically, if it is any of the 7R 1st jackpot to the 7th jackpot, an opening pattern for the 7R jackpot corresponding to each jackpot is set, and if it is the 15R 8th jackpot or the 15R 9th jackpot, respectively. Set the opening pattern for the 15R jackpot corresponding to the jackpot. Then, in each jackpot game, the opening / closing operation of the jackpot (special entry slot) is executed according to the corresponding jackpot opening pattern.

Next, the movable piece operation timing according to the type of jackpot is set (S2009), and the process proceeds to S2010. As described above, the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round (fifth round in this embodiment) is performed based on the number of game balls entered into the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker). The number of balls that trigger the operation is determined according to the type of jackpot (see FIG. 47). Specifically, "the first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of balls that specify the first operation timing" and "the ball that defines the second operation timing" are predetermined according to the type of jackpot. A second predetermined value (c2) corresponding to the number is set (predetermined value setting means). In this embodiment, "1" is set as the first predetermined value (c1), and "2" is set as the second predetermined value (c2). The operation of the movable piece 150 is controlled based on the value set in S2009 and the counting value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) by the ball entry counting means in the V round (fifth round). The second predetermined value (c2) is not set when the type of jackpot is "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", but is set only when the jackpot type is "V passing scheduled jackpot".

In S2010, a jackpot opening command is set to start the jackpot game (S2010). The opening command is determined by the type of jackpot, and is provided for each jackpot, such as the 7R first jackpot opening command and the 7R second jackpot opening command. Then, the opening period corresponding to the set opening command is set.

The main control unit 80 transmits the set opening command to the sub control unit 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201). Then, the sub-control unit 90 that has received the opening command is supposed to perform a predetermined game effect corresponding to the opening period.

In S2011, the opening period of the jackpot game will be started (S2011), and the special figure operation status will be 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 set before the first opening operation of the big winning opening in the big hit game is started, and after the stop display time (stop display period) of the special symbol (effect symbol) stopped and displayed by the big hit symbol has elapsed. It is a period, which is a period during which the variable display of a special symbol (directed symbol) is infeasible. The opening period is also called the "start period". Further, the effect executed during the opening period (start period) is also referred to as "opening effect" or "start effect". The length of the opening period (opening time) is generally set to a length that allows the player to recognize that the big hit game is started, and is longer than the big hit stop display time. It may be a short time, or it may be the same time as the jackpot stop display time. Further, the length of the opening period (opening time) may be different depending on the game state when the big hit occurs and the type of the big hit.

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processes of S2010 and S2011 functions as an "opening period setting means".

[Special electric accessory processing (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, 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 probability change flag is OFF, so the process proceeds to S2103 without processing S2102. If it is determined in S2103 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S2103), the time saving flag is OFF, so the process proceeds to 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 big hit end flag is a flag indicating that all the opening processes of the big winning devices (first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) have been completed (all rounds have been completed) in the big hit game. When it is determined that the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), then it is determined whether or not it is the start time of the round (S2106). This is determined based on the big winning opening opening pattern set for each big hit type described above. For example, if it is before the start of the first round, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the opening period ends and the first opening process of the first round is executed. Further, if it is after the first round has already started, it is determined by whether or not the previous round has ended and the predetermined interval period has ended. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and is also referred to as "round game".

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), the big winning opening processing is performed (S2108), and this processing is completed. As a result, the big winning opening will be opened and the predetermined round will start. 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. Further, in the big winning opening opening process of S2108, the big winning opening opening pattern determined according to the type of the big hit to be executed is started, and the opening pattern defined in the round to be started is started.

On the other hand, if it is determined by S2106 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2106), the process proceeds to S2111. Here, examples of determining that it is not the round start time include, for example, during the opening period before the start of one round, during the execution of the round, and during the interval period after the end of the round. In S2111, it is determined whether or not the round is being executed, that is, whether or not the large winning opening opening operation based on the predetermined opening pattern started in S2108 is being executed (S2111). As a result, when it is determined that the round is being executed (the large winning opening opening operation is being executed) (YES in S2111), it is determined whether or not the executing round is a V round (S2112). As described above, since the fifth round of the jackpot game is the V round in this embodiment, it is determined here whether or not it is the fifth round. If the running round is a V round (fifth round) (YES in S2112), the V round processing described later is performed (S2113), and if it is not a V round (NO in S2112), a V round processing (S2113) is performed. ) Is not performed, and the process shifts to S2114.

In S2114, it is determined whether or not the round end condition of the running round is satisfied (S2114). Here, as the round end condition of this embodiment, (1) the round execution time (“25 seconds” in this embodiment) specified for the running round has elapsed (or is set for the running round). The opening pattern has been completed), and (2) the specified number of game balls (“9” in this embodiment) specified in the running round have been entered in the running round. The conditions are set. 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 S2114 that the round end condition is not satisfied (NO in S2114), this process ends without performing the process after S2115.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the round end condition is satisfied in S2114 (YES in S2114), the round end command of the corresponding round is set (S2115), and the process proceeds to S2116. In S2115, 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 S2116, the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 or the 2nd big winning opening 35) is closed at the end of the round, and a process of setting a predetermined interval time (large winning opening closing process) is performed (S2116). .. In this embodiment, two types of time, "2000 ms (2 seconds)" and "200 ms (0.2 seconds)", are provided as the interval time between rounds, and the interval time set at the end of the V round (fifth round). The interval period between the player and the sixth round) is set to "2000 ms", and the interval time set at the end of the other rounds is set to "200 ms". At the end of the V round, the V round ends in order to secure time for determining the match / mismatch between the number of balls entered and the number of ejected balls in the V round from the viewpoint of monitoring the presence or absence of jamming and preventing fraud. The later interval time is set to "2000 ms", and the interval time between the other rounds is set to "200 ms". As a result, it is possible to quickly and smoothly open the first prize opening 30 and the second prize opening 35 alternately in the other rounds while monitoring the ball jam in the V round and preventing fraud.

Next, in S2117, it is determined whether or not the interval time set in the previous large winning opening closing process (S2116) has elapsed (S2117). This process of S2117 is also a process performed after it is determined that the round is not being executed in S2111 (NO in S2111). If it is determined by S2117 that the interval time has not elapsed (NO in S2117), this process is completed as it is, and if it is determined that it has elapsed (YES in S2117), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2118). , It is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2119). Then, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2119), this process is terminated in order to start the next round. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2119), the big hit end process (S2120) for ending the big hit game is executed. In the jackpot end process (S2120), the jackpot ending command is set and the jackpot ending period is started. Next, the jackpot end flag is turned ON (S2121), and this process is completed. The value of the round counter becomes "0" when all the rounds in the big hit to be executed are completed.

Here, in the big hit end process (S2120), the process of setting the ending command is performed, and the set ending command is the game state at the time of a big hit and the type information of the big hit from among a plurality of ending commands. And, it is assumed that one of the ending commands is selected and set based on ON / OFF of the V flag. The ending period to be executed (set) differs depending on the type of ending command to be 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. The ending period is also called the "end period". During the ending period (end period), the big prize opening will be closed. The effect performed during the ending period (end period) is also referred to as "ending effect" or "end effect".

Further, in the V round (in the big hit game), the information indicating the result of passing through the specific area as to whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area is also referred to as "specific area information". This specific area information indicates that the game ball has passed the specific area in the V round (V flag: ON) and that the game ball has not passed the specific area in the V round (V flag: OFF). The ending period determining means (ending period determining means) having the information to be shown and determining the ending period can determine the ending period based on the specific area information.

When it is determined in S2105 that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, it is determined whether or not the execution time of the jackpot ending effect has elapsed (S2122). ), If it is determined that the ending time has not passed (NO in S2122), the process ends. 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 processing, the special symbol standby processing (S1102) is executed again as the special symbol operation processing (S206).

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1107) functions as a “special game execution means”. Further, among the special symbol operation processes (S206), the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special symbol changing process (S1104), and the special symbol determination process (S1106). Functions as a "variable game execution means".

[V round processing]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the V round processing (S2113), first, the number of game balls entered into the V attacker (second large winning opening 35) during the V round, that is, by the above-mentioned means for counting the number of balls entered. It is determined whether or not the count value is the first predetermined value (c1) (S2701). As described above, in the V round, the movable piece 150 is operated based on the number of balls entered into the V attacker during the V round, and the number of balls entered that triggers the operation is determined. 1 predetermined value (first count value) ”and“ second predetermined value (second count value) ”are set in the above-mentioned S2009. In S2701, is the counting value by the ball entry counting means in this V round set as "the first predetermined value (c1) corresponding to the number of balls entering that defines the first operation timing" set in S2009? It is judged whether or not. In this embodiment, the first predetermined value (c1) is set to "1" regardless of the jackpot type (see FIG. 47), so if the counting value by the ball entry counting means is "1" (YES in S2701). ), S2702 processing is performed, and if it is not "1" (NO in S2701), the process proceeds to S2703 processing without processing S2702.

In S2702, a specific area opening / closing process for opening / closing the specific area 39 is performed by operating the movable piece 150 (S2702). Since the specific area opening / closing process here corresponds to the first operation of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being "1", the operation of the movable piece 150 in this case is specified. The short opening operation pattern (first operation mode) in which the region 39 is opened by 80 ms is used (see FIG. 48).

Further, in S2702, a specific area validity period is set by operating the movable piece 150. The specific area validity period is a period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be valid (privilege grant). The period other than the valid period is a period during which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid (privilege not granted). When the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area valid period (outside the specific area valid period), the detection is determined to be invalid and an error regarding the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 occurs. It is determined that a kind of "abnormal passage through a specific area" has occurred (error determination means). In this embodiment, the period from the start of the operation of the movable piece 150 in the V round to the lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) after the end of the operation is set as the specific area valid period. The reason why the valid period is continued even after the operation of the movable piece 150 is completed is that when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the game ball is detected by the specific area 39a just before the end of the operation of the movable piece 150, the detection is detected. This is to treat it as valid. Since the operation of the movable piece 150 in the S2702 is based on the short opening operation pattern, it is extremely unlikely that the game ball will be detected by the specific area sensor 39a by the operation.

Next, in S2703, it is determined whether or not the V round (big hit game) being executed is related to the "V-passing scheduled big hit" (S2703). In the case of a big hit scheduled to pass through V, after the first movement (short opening movement pattern) of the movable piece 150 is performed during the V round, the second movement can be executed by the subsequent entry of the game ball into the V attacker. It has become. Therefore, in S2703, it is determined whether or not the V round being executed is related to the "V-passing scheduled jackpot", and if it is determined that it is not the V-passing scheduled jackpot (NO in S2703), that is, the executing V. If the round is related to "V non-passing big hit", this processing is completed without processing S2704 and S2705.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the V round being executed is related to the "V-passing scheduled jackpot" (YES in S2703), is the counting value by the ball entry counting means the second predetermined value (c2)? Judge whether or not (S2704). Here, the counting value (the number of balls entering the V attacker) set by the ball entry counting means in the V round is the "second predetermined value corresponding to the number of balls entering the ball that defines the second operation timing" set in S2009. (C2) ”is determined. In this embodiment, since the second predetermined value (c2) is set to "2" (see FIG. 47), if the counting value by the ball entry counting means is "2" (YES in S2704), the processing of S2705 If it is not "2" (NO in S2704), the main process is completed without performing the process of S2705.

Similar to the above-mentioned S2702, the S2705 performs a specific area opening / closing process for opening / closing the specific area 39 by operating the movable piece 150 (S2705). However, since the specific area opening / closing process of S2705 corresponds to the second operation of the movable piece 150 based on the number of balls entering the V attacker being "2", the operation of the movable piece 150 in this case is This is performed in a long opening operation pattern (second operation mode) in which the specific area 39 is opened for 3000 ms (3 seconds) (see FIG. 48). Further, also in S2705, a specific area validity period is set by operating the movable piece 150. As a result, when the specific area 39 is opened by the operation of the movable piece 150 in S2705 and the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the specific area valid period, the detection is determined to be valid. On the other hand, if the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during a period other than the specific area valid period, it is determined that the detection is invalid and that a specific area abnormal passage (specific area error) has occurred (error determination). means).

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

That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S207) described later, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the specific area valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the specific area valid period (V). The V flag is not turned on when the V passage is detected (during the invalid period). When the V flag is ON, the probability change flag is ON. That is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process (S2124) described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, the V flag is not illegally set to the high probability state.

[Game status setting process]
As shown in FIG. 34, in the game state setting process (S2124), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2201). The V flag is a flag to be turned ON in the specific area sensor detection process (S207) described later. When it is determined in S2201 that the V flag is ON (YES in S2201), the probability change flag is turned ON (S2202), the probability change counter is set (S2203), and the V flag is turned OFF (S2204).

In S2203, a value corresponding to the number of variable games (special symbol winning / failing determination) that can be executed in a high probability state is set in the probability variation counter. In this embodiment, "10,000" is set in the probability variation counter (S2203). This value of "10,000" (10,000 times) is substantially in consideration of the jackpot probability in a high probability state, the business hours of a game store per day, the number of variable games that can be executed during the business hours, and the like. In other words, it is 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). In addition, as in this embodiment, the value of "10,000" may be set in the probability variation counter to substantially set the high probability state until the next big hit, or when the probability variation flag is turned on. May set the high probability state until the next big hit occurs without setting the probability variation counter.

When it is determined that the V flag is ON in S2201 (YES in S2201) and the processing of S2202 to S2204 is performed, or when it is determined that the V flag is not ON (OFF) in S2201 (NO in S2201). YES), then turn on the time saving flag (S2206), set the time saving counter (S2207), and finish this process.

In S2207, a value corresponding to the number of variable games (special symbol winning / failing determination) that can be executed in the time saving state and the high base state (high frequency state) is set in the time saving counter. The operating period of the time-saving function and the high-base generation function (also referred to as “time-saving period” or “electric support period”) is determined by the number of times the special symbol is changed (the number of times the variable game is executed). In this embodiment, the number of times is predetermined according to the type of big hit, and differs depending on the type of big hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, 7R 1st jackpot and 7R 2nd jackpot are "50 times", 7R 3rd jackpot and 7R 4th jackpot are "75 times", and 7R 5th jackpot. , 7R 6th jackpot and 15R 9th jackpot are "100 times", 7R 7th jackpot and 15R 8th jackpot are "10,000 times". Corresponding to this, in S2207, "50", "75", "100" or "10,000" is set according to the type of the finished jackpot (this jackpot).

Here, when "10,000" is set in the probability variation counter, the high probability state is until 10,000 times of special symbol variation display (variable game) is executed (substantially until the next big hit). It will continue, but the end time (end) of the high probability high base state will differ depending on the value set in the time reduction counter.

That is, when "10,000" is set in the probability variation counter and "50" is set in the time reduction counter, the high accuracy and high base state is reached until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 50 times after the big hit game is completed. When the 50th variable game is completed, the high-accuracy high-base state ends and the high-accuracy low-base state is established. After that (after the 51st time), the high accuracy and low base state is continued until a big hit occurs. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 50 times in the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In addition, when "10,000" is set in the probability variation counter and "75" is set in the time reduction counter, the high accuracy and high base state is reached until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 75 times after the big hit game is completed. When the 75th variable game is completed, the high-accuracy high-base state ends and the high-accuracy low-base state is established. After that (after the 76th time), the high accuracy and low base state is continued until a big hit occurs. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 75 times in the high accuracy high base state, the high accuracy high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

When "10,000" is set in the probability variation counter and "100" is set in the time reduction counter, the high accuracy and high base state is reached until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 100 times after the big hit game is completed. When the 100th variable game is completed, the high-accuracy high-base state ends and the high-accuracy low-base state is established. After that (after the 101st time), the high accuracy and low base state is continued until a big hit occurs. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 100 in the high-accuracy high-base state, the high-accuracy high-base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

On the other hand, when the probability variation counter is not set, the end time (end) of the low probability high base state differs depending on the value set in the time reduction counter. That is, when "50" is set in the time reduction counter without setting the probability variation counter, the low accuracy and high base state is set until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 50 times after the big hit game is completed. When the second variable game is completed, the low-accuracy high-base state ends, and the low-accuracy low-base state is established. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 50 times in the low accuracy high base state, the low accuracy high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In addition, when "75" is set in the time reduction counter without setting the probability variation counter, the low accuracy and high base state is set until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 75 times after the big hit game is completed. When the second variable game is completed, the low-accuracy high-base state ends, and the low-accuracy low-base state is established. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 75 times in the low accuracy high base state, the low accuracy high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

In addition, when "100" is set in the time reduction counter without setting the probability variation counter, the low accuracy and high base state is set until the variable game (variation display of the special symbol) is executed 100 times after the big hit game is completed. When the second variable game is completed, the low-accuracy high-base state ends, and the low-accuracy low-base state is established. If a big hit occurs before the number of executions of the variable game reaches 100 times in the low accuracy high base state, the low accuracy high base state ends with the occurrence of the big hit.

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. The values set in the time reduction counter and the probability variation counter are not limited to this embodiment, and the values can be set in consideration of game playability, ball ejection rate, and the like.

The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the above game state setting process (S2124) functions as a “game state control means” or a “mode setting means”.

[Specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the specific area sensor detection process (S207) after the special figure operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 35, in the specific area sensor detection process (S207), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). As a result, when it is determined that there is no detection by the specific area sensor 39a (NO in S2401), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S2402. On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection by the specific area sensor 39a has occurred (YES in S2401), it is determined whether or not the detection is in the specific area valid period (S2402).

When it is determined by S2402 that the specific area is valid (YES in S2402), the V flag is turned ON (S2403), the specific area passage command is set in the RAM output buffer (S2404), and this processing is performed. To finish. That is, when the game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35 in the V round (fifth round) passes through the specific area 39 during the valid period of the specific area (when detected by the specific area sensor 39a), this is detected. The V flag is turned on (S2403), and the specific area passage command is set (S2404).

The processing of S2403 and S2404 is performed when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 when the movable piece 150 operates in the short opening operation pattern in the V round of the V-passing jackpot or the V-non-passing jackpot. It is executed in any case where the game ball passes through the specific area 39 when the movable piece 150 operates in the long opening operation pattern in the V round of the planned passing jackpot. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if an irregular event of V-passing at a V-non-passing scheduled jackpot that does not presuppose V-passing occurs, the irregular V-passing is treated as an effective V-passing.

The specific area passage command set in S2404 is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201). The sub-control board 90 recognizes that V-passage has occurred in the V-round (V-passage has occurred and the V-round has ended) based on the receipt of the specific region passage command.

On the other hand, when it is determined by S2402 that the specific area is not in the valid period (it is an invalid period) (NO in S2402), the invalid period passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM without turning on the V flag (NO). S2405), this process is completed. That is, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 in a period other than the specific area valid period (invalid period) (when detected by the specific area sensor 39a), the passage is an abnormal passage in the specific area (specific area error). Yes, an invalid period pass command is set to indicate that. When this invalid period passage command is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201) at a predetermined timing, the sub-control board 90 receives the invalid period passage command, and the sub-control board 90 displays the image display device 7 (display). A predetermined error notification is performed using the screen 7a), the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, the speaker 67, and the like. The main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81) that executes the processing of S2402 that can trigger the set of such invalid period passing commands (S2405) functions as an “error determination means”.

[Non-specific area sensor detection processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208) after the specific area sensor detection process (S207). As shown in FIG. 36, in the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a (S2411). As a result, when it is determined that there is no detection by the non-specific area sensor 49a (NO in S2401), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S2412. On the other hand, if it is determined that the non-specific area sensor 49a has detected (YES in S2411), it is determined whether or not the V flag is OFF (S2412), and if it is OFF (YES in S2412), S2413. If it is not OFF (NO in S2412), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S2413. If the V flag is not OFF (NO in S2412), that is, if the V flag is ON, V passage has occurred in the V round, so the processing after S2413 is not performed.

In S2413, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is "9" (S2413). As described above, when the game ball is detected by the non-specific region sensor 49a, the detected number is counted as the number of non-specific region passages by the non-specific region passage counting means (not shown). (Value) is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the number of passages through the non-specific area is “9”. If the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is not "9" (NO in S2413), the present process is completed as it is, and the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 49 is "9". In that case (YES in S2413), the specific area non-passing command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2414), and this process is terminated. In other words, while the game ball enters the V attacker (second major winning opening 35) in the V round (fifth round), the V flag does not turn on (V does not pass) and nine (specified number). When the game ball passes through the non-specific area 49 (when nine game balls are detected by the non-specific area sensor 49a), the specific area non-pass command is set (S2414).

The specific area non-passing command set in S2414 is transmitted to the sub-control board 90 at a predetermined timing by the output process (S201). The sub-control board 90 recognizes that the V-passing did not occur in the V-round (the V-round ended without the V-passing occurring) based on the reception of the specific area non-passing command.

[Processing at the time of starting ball entry]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a start ball entry time process (S209) after the non-specific area sensor detection process (S208). As shown in FIG. 37, in the start ball entry process (S209), first, the number of special figure 1 reserved balls, 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, in S2502, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (S2502). As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has increased by "1" (YES in S2502), the process proceeds to S2503. 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 port sensor detection process (S204) based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second start port 21. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has not increased (NO in S2502), the process proceeds to S2506 without processing S2503 to S2505.

In S2503, 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). S2503). Next, the S2504 determines the acquired random number value related to the read second special symbol (S2504). Specifically, the value of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (random number value for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not) acquired at the time of entering the starting port is determined according to the current gaming state (low probability state or high probability state). , Determine whether it is a big hit or a miss. If the determination result (preliminary determination result) is a big hit, the type of the big hit is determined. In this S2504 process, a pre-judgment (so-called "" It is equivalent to "hold look-ahead").

In the preliminary judgment, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, the jackpot determination table for the high probability state if it is a high probability state, and the jackpot determination for the normal state if it is a normal state (low probability state). Based on the table, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value.

As other pre-determination modes, for example, 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 (high probability). It is assumed that it has a variation pattern information determination table (for state), and variation pattern information is based on the variation pattern information determination table according to the game state and the acquired random number value (value of the random number counter for special symbol winning / failing determination, etc.). Can be determined. From this fluctuation pattern information, it is possible to determine in advance 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 S2505, game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the second special symbol read by S2501 and the information predetermined by S2504 (predetermined information) is generated as the special figure 2 start ball entry command. , Set in the RAM output buffer (S2505). 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 S2503 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.

The sub-control unit 90 (sub-control board) analyzes the special figure 2 start-in ball command transmitted by the main control unit 80 to determine whether the information is related to a big hit and the number of reserved balls of the second special symbol. It is said that some of the jackpot types can be identified (discriminated). 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 low. It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit when it is judged by the probability 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 S2503 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 and set as the special figure 2 start entry command. It is possible.

Next, in S2506, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" in the same manner as in the above-mentioned processing according to Special Figure 2 (S2506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has increased by "1" (YES in S2506), the process proceeds to S2507. 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, when it is determined that the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 has not increased (NO in S2506), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S2507.

In S2507, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2507), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in a high base state (YES in S2507), the processing after S2508 is not performed. This process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is OFF, that is, it is in the low base state (NO in S2507), the process proceeds to the process related to the pre-determination after S2508.

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. Judgment (second special symbol hit / miss judgment) is easy to be performed. Further, in this embodiment, 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, the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed in a high base state, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and it is clarified that the result of the preliminary determination is a big hit. In this case, the player intentionally eliminates the special figure 2 hold (set to "0") at an arbitrary timing by using the priority of the special figure 2 hold digestion, and the special figure showing the result of the preliminary judgment is shown. Technical intervention such as intentionally generating a big hit according to 1 is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of such a big hit. Therefore, when the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S2507), this process is terminated without performing the process related to the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 after S2508.

The processing of S2508 to S2510 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 (S2508). Pre-determination is performed on the read acquired random number value (S2509), and the game information including at least the reserved ball number data related to the first special symbol read by S2501 and the information pre-determined by S2509 (pre-judgment information) is obtained. Special figure 1 Generated as a start-in ball command and set in the RAM output buffer (S2510). The pre-determination (holding look-ahead) of S2509 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination (S1603, S1604) in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process (S1207).

[Power failure monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) after the start-in ball entry process (S209). As shown in FIG. 38, in the power cutoff monitoring process (S210), first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), this 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 in a high probability state, whether it is in a big hit game, the number of reserved balls is some, probable change. Data related to (the number of remaining fluctuations in the time reduction is several, etc.) is stored (backed up) in RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned ON (S2603), and loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (S105). In S2602, in addition to the data related to the current state of the gaming machine, it is possible to store (back up) arbitrary data predetermined as a backup target. In this embodiment, since the lighting pattern data that determines the display mode of the hit indicator 48 is the backup target as described above, the S2602 also stores the lighting pattern data related to the display mode.

[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. 39 to 45. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, 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). The effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 performs the sub-control main process shown in FIG. 39 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (when the power supply by the power board 109 is started). The program is read from the ROM of the sub-control board 90 and executed. 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 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, and various flags, statuses, and counters are reset.

Next, in S4002, it is determined whether or not the power supply cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). The power cutoff signal is output from the power supply board 109 to the sub-control board 90 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. If the determination result of S4002 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 of S4002 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 the power off signal is output. If it is ON and the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed after that. For this reason, the processing of S4001 to S4003 is also referred to as "power-on processing".

Here, when the effect control microcomputer 91 executes the power-on processing (S4001 to S4003), it notifies that the power-on processing is being executed until the power-on processing is completed (power supply). (Notification at the time of turning on) is executed (second notification means). Specifically, a message indicating that the power-on processing is being executed is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, and a notification sound indicating that effect is output from the speaker 67 (second notification means). As described above, when the power is turned on, at least the CPU initialization process (S4001) is executed, and if the judgment of S4002 is a negative judgment (NO in S4002), the RAM initialization (S4003) is also executed. If the CPU initialization process (S4001) is executed and the RAM initialization (S4003) is not executed, the message "Power is being restored" is displayed, and the CPU initialization process (S4001) and RAM initialization (S4003) are displayed. When both are executed, the message "Ramm clearing" is displayed. These messages are displayed by transmitting a command (power-on command) from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100 and processing by the CPU (image control microcomputer 101) of the image control board 100 that receives the command. Will be executed. Whether to display the message "power is being restored" or "ram is being cleared" is determined by the content (type) of the command transmitted from the sub-control board 90 to the image control board 100. Further, in this embodiment, the notification sound of the power-on processing is set to one type, and is output from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the advance effect that determines the advance effect and a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values by 1 at the time of updating, it may be added by 2 or the like. 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 variation start command) is transmitted, when a variation effect pattern described later is determined, and the like. 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”) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the lamp. It is transmitted to the control board 107. 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.).

Next, interrupt is enabled by S4007, and then 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, operation control of the movable decorative member, It is possible to control the audio output from the speaker.

[Receive interrupt processing]
As shown in FIG. 40, in the reception interrupt processing (S4008), first, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the external INT of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the signal has been input to the input unit (S4101). As a result, when it is determined that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), this processing is completed without performing the processing of S4102. On the other hand, when it is determined 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 this process is completed. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub-control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 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). .. This switch data indicates whether or not there is an operation (ON, OFF) for each of the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b, and is used to execute an operation-compatible effect based on the operation of the effect button 63. be. Next, the lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for emitting lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5, and the drive data for driving the movable effect member 14 (electrical drive source) are performed. Performs output drive data output processing (S4203). 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. 42, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, a switch state acquisition process 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. 43, 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 it is determined that the start ball entry command has not been received. If (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. ..

The effect hold information storage process (S4400) is a random 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 the 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”.

The S4401 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). As a result, when it is determined that the variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start processing (S4402) described later is performed to shift to the processing of S4406, and it is determined that the variation start command has not been received. In the case (NO in S4401), the process shifts to the processing of S4406 without performing the variable effect start processing (S4402).

In S4406, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the fluctuation effect end processing (S4407) described later is performed to shift to the processing of S4408, and it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has not been received. In the case (NO in S4406), the process shifts to the processing of S4408 without performing the variable effect end processing (S4407).

The S4408 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). As a result, when it is determined that the opening command has been received (YES in S4408), the special game effect selection process (S4409) for selecting the effect pattern (effect mode) of the special game effect to be executed in the special game (big hit game). And move to the processing of S4410. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4408), the process proceeds to the process of S4410 without performing the special game effect selection process (S4409).

Here, the special game production includes at least the opening production performed during the opening period before the opening of the big winning opening (before the start of the first round) accompanying the start of the special game, and the round game during the special game (during the big hit game). Includes a round effect (big hit game effect) that is executed according to the progress of (big prize opening ball game).

In this embodiment, the opening command according to the type of jackpot is transmitted from the main control board 80, and the length of the opening period according to the type of jackpot started this time by the opening command (opening). Time), opening production, round production, etc. are specified. Then, in the special game effect selection process (S4409), the effect pattern of the selected special game effect (opening effect, round effect, etc.) and the information based on the received opening command (opening command type, opening time, start timing) are present. Set the command at the start of the special game that can specify the big hit type related to the big hit game in the sub output buffer. When the set special game start command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays an image of the corresponding special game effect according to the progress of the big hit game. This is executed on the display screen 7a of the device 7.

Specifically, for example, when the type of jackpot to be started this time is a 7R jackpot (any of the 7R 1st to 7th jackpots), the jackpot is either a "V-passing scheduled jackpot" or a "V non-passing scheduled jackpot". Regardless of whether or not, the opening effect of the same mode (common) corresponding to the start of the 7R jackpot game is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The opening effect in this case is an effect that does not indicate whether the jackpot to be started this time is a "V passing scheduled jackpot" or a "V non-passing scheduled jackpot". For example, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. It is done by displaying text images such as "big hit" and "battle rush bonus". Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 7R jackpot is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 according to the progress of the round (based on the reception of the round start command in S4418 described later). .. In the high base state (high accuracy high base state or low accuracy high base state) after the 7R jackpot game is completed, the ally character (also referred to simply as "ally character") and the enemy character (simply referred to as "enemy character"). "Battle mode" depicting the confrontation with) is developed. The battle mode will be described later.

Further, when the type of the jackpot to be started this time is the 15R 8th jackpot, it corresponds to the start of the jackpot game related to the "V-passing scheduled jackpot", that is, the start of the 15R jackpot game on the premise of generating a high probability state. The opening effect is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The opening effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of a big hit game on the premise of acquiring a large amount of prize balls and shifting to a high accuracy and high base state. For example, "super" is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. It is performed by displaying character images such as "big hit", "V big hit", and "big bonus". Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the jackpot scheduled to pass through 15RV is developed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 according to the progress of the round (based on the reception of the round start command in S4418 described later). Will be done.

In addition, when the type of jackpot to be started this time is 15R 9th jackpot, it corresponds to the start of the jackpot game related to "V non-passing scheduled jackpot", that is, the start of the 15R jackpot game on the premise that a high probability state is not generated. The opening effect to be performed is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The opening effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of a big hit game that is premised on the transition to a time-saving state (low accuracy high base state) as well as acquiring a large amount of prize balls. For example, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is used. Character images such as "big hit" and "normal bonus" are displayed above. Then, following the opening effect, a round effect corresponding to the 15RV non-passage scheduled jackpot is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 according to the progress of the round (based on the reception of the round start command in S4418 described later). Be expanded.

Next, in S4410, it is determined whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4410). As a result, when it is determined that the ending command has been received (YES in S4410), the ending effect selection process (S4411) for selecting the pattern of the effect at the end of the special game (ending effect), the effect mode after the end of the special game, etc. is performed. , The process proceeds to S4412 shown in FIG. 44. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ending command has not been received (NO in S4410), the process proceeds to S4412 without performing the ending effect selection process (S4411).

In this embodiment, the ending command according to the jackpot type and the presence / absence of V passage related to this jackpot is transmitted from the main control board 80, and the length of the ending period (ending time) is determined by the ending command. Be identified. Then, in the ending effect selection process (S4411), the effect pattern of the selected ending effect, the information based on the received ending command (type of ending command, ending time, type of jackpot related to the completed jackpot game, after the jackpot game). Set the command at the end of the special game that can specify the production mode, etc. in the sub output buffer. When the set command at the end of the special game is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays the ending effect related to the end of the big hit game on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Run on.

Specifically, for example, when the jackpot type of the completed jackpot game is a 7R jackpot (any of the 7R 1st to 7th jackpots), the jackpot is "V-passing scheduled jackpot" or "V non-passing scheduled jackpot". The ending effect of the same aspect (common) corresponding to the end of the 7R jackpot game is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, regardless of whether or not the V has passed. The ending effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of the battle mode, and is performed by displaying a character image such as "battle mode entry" on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, for example.

In addition, when the jackpot type of the completed jackpot game is the 15R 8th jackpot (V-passing scheduled jackpot) and V is passed during the jackpot game, the probabilistic gaming state (high) is used as the ending effect corresponding to the end of the 15R jackpot game. An ending effect indicating the transition to the accuracy base state) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The ending effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of the probabilistic game state (high probability high base state), for example, "probability fluctuation start", "heaven mode entry", etc. on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. It is done by displaying the character image of.

In addition, if the jackpot type of the completed jackpot game is the 15R 9th jackpot (V non-passing scheduled jackpot) and V is not passed during the jackpot game, the time-saving game is used as an ending effect corresponding to the end of the 15R jackpot game. An ending effect indicating the transition to the state (low accuracy and high base state) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The ending effect in this case is an effect that impresses the start of the time-saving game state (low accuracy and high base state). This is done by displaying a text image.

Next, in S4412, it is determined whether or not a specific area passage command is received from the main control board 80 (S4412). As a result, when it is determined that the specific area passage command has not been received (NO in S4412), the process shifts to the processing of S4418 without performing the processing of S4413 and S4414, and it is determined that the specific area passage command has been received (NO). YES in S4412), it is determined whether or not the specific area passage command is based on V passage in the 15R jackpot (S4413).

When the received specific area pass command is based on V pass in the 15R jackpot (YES in S4413), the V pass specification command is set in the sub output buffer (S4414). On the other hand, if the received specific area passage command is not based on V passage at 15R jackpot (NO in S4413), that is, if it is based on V passage at 7R jackpot, processing of S4418 without processing S4414. Move to.

When the V-passage designation command set in S4414 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transmits image data for notifying that the V-passage has occurred on the image control board. It is read from the ROM of 100, and the V passage notification effect based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Examples of the V-passage notification effect include displaying a character image of "V" on the display screen 7a and outputting a sound effect indicating V-passage. The V-passage notification effect is executed when V is passed by a 15R jackpot, and is not executed when V is passed by a 7R jackpot. This is because the 7R jackpot does not notify (conceal) the player whether the jackpot is a "V-passing scheduled jackpot" or a "V non-passing scheduled jackpot". Although the possibility is extremely low, the V-passing designation command is set (S4414) and the V-passing notification effect is executed even when the V-passing is performed at the 15R 9th jackpot, which is the V-non-passing scheduled jackpot.

Next, the S4418 determines whether or not a round start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4418). As a result, if it is determined that the round start command has not been received (NO in S4418), the process proceeds to S4420 without processing S4419. On the other hand, if it is determined that the round start command has been received (YES in S4418), the round specification command corresponding to the received round start command is set in the sub-output buffer (S4419), and the process proceeds to S4420.

The round start command transmitted from the main control board 80 includes information that can specify the number of rounds to be started (start round), and the CPU (effect control) of the sub control board 90. The microcomputer 91) specifies the number of rounds of the start round based on the received round start command, and sets a round designation command indicating the number of rounds in the sub-output buffer. When the round designation command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 corresponds to the big hit game being executed according to the number of rounds specified based on the round designation command. The round effect is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Finally, in S4420, other processing related to the effect control is performed (S4420), and this processing is completed. As other processing performed by the S4420, processing based on a reception command other than the above-mentioned command (for example, a normal symbol fluctuation start command, a normal symbol fluctuation stop command, an invalid period passage command, a specific area non-pass command, etc.) is performed.

[Variation production start processing]
Next, in the received command analysis process (S4302), the variation effect start process (S4402) executed based on the reception of the variation start command from the main control board 80 will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, various effect determination random numbers such as a random number for determining a variation effect, a random number for determining a preliminary effect, a random number for determining an effect symbol, and a random number for determining a specific effect are acquired. Performs random number processing for effect determination (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 values, the variable effect to be executed, the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined. The variable effect means an effect executed in association with the variable display (variable game) from the start of the variable display to the end (stop display) of the special symbol, and the effect symbol game effect (effect symbol). 8 variable display and stop display) are included.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the fluctuation start command received by the S4401 described above (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation 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. For the variation pattern designation command, for example, the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the determination result of the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is input. The determination result information to be designated, the symbol information to specify the jackpot type (big hit symbol), and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, there are two types of variable pattern designation commands, one corresponding to the first special symbol and the other corresponding to the second special symbol. By analyzing the variable pattern designation command, the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be started this time is performed. ) Is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The fluctuation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like included in the fluctuation pattern designation command can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start processing to be executed thereafter.

The S4503 then 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 effect environment (effect format) when a variable game is executed, and if the effect mode is different, the background of the display screen 7a, the variable effect, the reach effect, the advance notice effect, etc. are various. Part or all of the production mode of the production is different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images, and the effect symbol game effect can be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when a plurality of game effects (reach effect, notice effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode.

The effect mode A (mode status “1”) is an effect mode set when the game state is controlled to the low probability low base state. In this embodiment, the effect mode A is set as the normal mode. When the effect mode A is set, the player can recognize that the current game state is the low probability low base state through the effect mode.

The effect mode B (mode status "2") is an effect mode set after the end of the 7R jackpot game. In this embodiment, the production mode B is set as the battle mode. The gaming state when the production mode B (battle mode) is set is the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state, but at this time, the player has a low accuracy in the current gaming state through the production mode. It is not possible to recognize whether it is a high-base state or a high-accuracy high-base state. It can be said that the effect mode B (battle mode) is a common (similar) effect mode between the low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state.

In the effect mode C (mode status "3"), the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, 75 times, or 100 times) without a big hit in the effect mode B (battle mode), and the game state is changed. This is the effect mode that is set when the high accuracy and low base state is entered. In this embodiment, the effect mode C is set as the revenge mode. When the effect mode C (revenge mode) is set, the player can recognize that the current game state is the high accuracy and low base state through the effect mode. In addition, when the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times without a big hit in the production mode B (battle mode) and the game state shifts to the low probability low base state, the production mode is changed from B (mode status "2"). Move to A (mode status "1").

In the production mode D (mode status "4"), the game state is still in a highly accurate and high base state even if the variable game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) without a big hit in the production mode B (battle mode). This is the effect mode that is set when It is also an effect mode set when the game state is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state after the big hit game related to the 15R 8th big hit (the big hit scheduled to pass through 15RV). In this embodiment, the effect mode D is set to the heaven mode. When the effect mode D is set, the player can recognize that the current game state is the high probability high base state (probability variation game state) through the effect mode.

The effect mode E (mode status “5”) is an effect mode set when the game state is controlled to the low accuracy and high base state after the big hit game related to the 15R 9th big hit (15RV non-passing scheduled big hit). In this embodiment, the effect mode E is set as the chance mode. When the effect mode E is set, the player can recognize that the current game state is the low accuracy high base state (time saving game state) through the effect mode.

Although the possibility is extremely low, if V passage does not occur in the big hit game related to the 15R 8th big hit and the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the low accuracy high base state, the effect mode E is set. Set. Further, although the possibility is extremely low, when V passage occurs in the big hit game related to the 15R 9th big hit and the game state after the big hit game is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state, the effect mode D is set. Set.

Next, in the S4504, a variable effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining an effect pattern (also referred to as "variable effect pattern") of the variable effect performed by using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, etc. is set. (S4504). Specifically, the variation effect pattern determination table to be used is 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. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information specified by the received fluctuation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the fluctuation effect pattern determination table is used as the variation effect pattern determination table, and the jackpot variation corresponding to the current effect mode is used. The production pattern determination table is set. In this embodiment, a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status) are stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. Therefore, in the S4504, the variable effect pattern determination tables are selected from the variable effect pattern determination tables. The table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referenced in S4503 is selected and 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 a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. Has been done. In S4504, one of the plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables is set.

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, a variation mode (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is mainly set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (variable effect with reach), when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character variable effect), the reach effect or the character effect is executed. Is not executed (normal fluctuation effect), etc. are determined. Further, the variable effect pattern includes, in addition to the variable mode of the effect symbol 8, a display effect, a sound effect, a light effect, a movable effect, and the like, which are executed in association with the variable display of the effect symbol 8. Whether or not to execute the production is also decided.

In addition, the reach effect is, 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, 8R are the same (doublet). When the mode (big hit mode, specific mode) is provided, two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (for example, the first stop symbol and the second stop symbol) constitute the jackpot mode. (Also referred to as "reach symbol" or "reach mode"), the stop display (temporary stop) is performed, and the remaining one (for example, the third stop symbol) continues to be variable display (also referred to as "reach state"). Then, it means an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode. According to this reach production, it is possible to effectively fuel the expectation of the player aiming for a big hit.

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). There are two types of stop display: temporary stop display (temporary stop) and fixed stop display (fixed stop). Temporary stop means that the scroll display (variable display) of the effect symbol is temporarily stopped (paused), and the effect symbol is placed at a predetermined stop position on the display screen (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b), such as a number or a character. It means that it is displayed in a state where it is slightly moved so that it can be recognized. The state of slight movement is also called "sway fluctuation". On the other hand, the fixed stop means that the scroll display (variable display) of the effect symbol ends, and the effect symbol recognizes the number, the character, or the like at a predetermined stop position (for example, the effect symbol display area 7b) on the display screen. It means that it will be completely stopped and displayed in a state where it can be done. When the effect symbol is fixedly stopped after the variable display, the display result (result of the variable effect) of the variable display is definitively displayed (confirmed display) (derivative display). Therefore, the temporary stop of the effect symbol can be performed once or a plurality of times until the final stop is reached.

The stop effect symbols determined (selected) by S4505 are a symbol for temporary stop (also referred to as "temporary stop symbol") and a symbol for fixed stop (also referred to as "fixed stop symbol"). Specifically, the effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) as a result of the variable effect, that is, the fixed stop symbol, the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is out of order, and if there is a reach and out of order, "787" or the like. One of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is considered to be different from the other production symbols (reach out-of-reach), and when there is no reach, three productions such as "635" At least one of the symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is regarded as a different production symbol (completely different production design). On the other hand, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, and any of the 7R 1st to 7th big hits and the 15R 9th big hit, it is doublet other than "777", and in the case of the 15R 8th big hit. It is considered to be doublet of "777". As a result, with respect to the 7R jackpot, it becomes impossible to determine whether the jackpot is a V-passing scheduled jackpot or a V-non-passing scheduled jackpot through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8. Further, regarding the 15R 8th jackpot and the 15R 9th jackpot, it is possible to determine whether the jackpot is a V-passing scheduled jackpot or a V-non-passing scheduled jackpot through the stop display mode of the effect symbol 8.

In addition, the effect symbol 8, that is, the temporary stop symbol, which is temporarily stopped in the middle of the fluctuation display before reaching the fixed stop, is basically a roll (reach out-of-reach, complete) other than the above-mentioned doublet (big hit mode). It is said to be doublet). However, for example, in the case of a variable effect pattern in which a so-called "re-lottery" is executed in which the effect symbol 8 is stopped at doublet and then displayed again in a variable manner, the temporary stop symbol is doublet (big hit mode). In this case, the temporary stop symbol is a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively low advantage (for example, a jackpot scheduled to pass through 15RV, which has a lower advantage than a jackpot scheduled to pass 15RV). Further, the fixed stop symbol after the re-lottery can be again set as a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively low advantage, or a roll corresponding to a jackpot having a relatively high degree of advantage. Further, since the effect symbol 8 is temporarily stopped immediately before (immediately) when the variable display ends and the fixed stop is stopped, the effect symbol 8 which is temporarily stopped immediately before the fixed stop is also a temporary stop symbol, but in this case, it is provisional. The stop symbol is the same as the fixed stop symbol. It should be noted that the above-mentioned stop display mode of the effect symbol 8 is merely an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol can be appropriately set.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the variation mode (variation effect pattern) of the effect symbol 8, reach A, reach B, reach C, super reach (also referred to as “SP reach”) A, super reach B, Super reach C, character production, etc. are set. In S4505, which of these effects is to be performed or which of these effects is not to be performed (this is also referred to as "normal variation") is determined based on the variation effect pattern determination table.

Then, for example, when the variation effect with reach is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect (any of SP reach A to C) is executed, there is a possibility that it will be a big hit as compared with the case where the normal reach effect (any of reach A to C) is executed. Is set to be high. That is, it can be said that the super reach production is a game production with a higher possibility of becoming a big hit (expectation of big hit) as compared with the normal reach production.

In this embodiment, when the sub-control board 90 receives a variation pattern specification command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more as a variation pattern specification command from the main control board 80, the present embodiment is concerned. Reach effects (variable effects with reach) can be set (executed) based on commands. Among them, when the fluctuation time is 30,000 ms, the normal reach effect is set (executed) as the reach effect (normal reach variation effect), and when the fluctuation time is 45,000 ms or more, the SP reach effect is set (executed) as the reach effect. (SP reach fluctuation production). In this embodiment, three types of normal reach of reach A to C and three types of super reach of SP reach A to C are provided as the types of reach effect, but the type (number) of reach effect is this. It is not limited to, and may be provided with more reach effects.

Here, the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is basically performed as follows. That is, after the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start the variable display, the variable speed of all the symbols becomes substantially constant at high speed, and then, when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) elapses, the first stop symbol The fluctuation speed of (the left effect symbol 8L in this example) decreases, and the first stop symbol stops (temporarily stops). Following this, the fluctuation speed of the second stop symbol (right effect symbol 8R in this example) decreases, the second stop symbol stops (temporarily stops), and finally the third stop symbol (medium effect symbol 8C in this example). The fluctuation speed of is reduced and the third stop symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped). After that, when the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are fixedly stopped, the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed, and one variation display ends with this. Based on the flow from the start to the end of such fluctuation display, normal fluctuation and reach production are performed.

For example, when the variable time shortening function of the special symbol according to the number of reserved balls of the special symbol or the game state is not activated (when the variable time shortening function is not activated), the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R display the variable. When started, the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped) at the timing when a predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation, and then the right effect symbol 8R (second stop) is stopped. The design) stops (temporarily stops). At this time, if the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the symbols having the same number (reach mode), the reach is established, and then the reach effect is developed. On the other hand, if the reach is not established (that is, if it is a normal fluctuation), the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) is stopped (temporarily stopped), and then the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) is stopped (third stop symbol). Temporary stop). In this embodiment, it takes about 11 seconds from the start of the fluctuation of the effect symbol 8 to the stop (temporary stop) of the third stop symbol (in this example, the middle effect symbol 8C) in the normal variation. However, in the normal fluctuation when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol is activated, the time required from the start of the fluctuation display to the stop (temporary stop) of the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) is normal (variation). It is shorter than (when the time reduction function is not activated), and along with this, the time required for the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) and the middle effect symbol 8C (third stop symbol) to stop (temporarily stop) is also It gets shorter.

Depending on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 described later, for example, after the start of the variable display of the effect symbol 8, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are at the same time. The order and timing of the stop display of the effect symbols, such as stopping (temporarily stopping) all at once, or all the symbols continue to fluctuate even after the predetermined time (for example, 9 seconds) until the first stop symbol stops. Etc. may differ from the above-mentioned aspects.

Next, in S4506, processing related to the setting of the advance notice effect (notice effect setting process) is performed (S4506). The advance notice effect is an effect that suggests a variable display currently being executed or a stored hold (variable display to be executed later). For example, the display result of the variable display currently being executed is It is an effect that suggests the possibility of becoming a big hit mode, or suggests that the display result of the variable display executed later may be a big hit mode. The notice production is also called "suggestion production". In this embodiment, the notice effect (also referred to as "hold look-ahead notice") based on the effect hold information (preliminary judgment result) stored in the S4400 and the current (this time) change display (also referred to as "the change") are displayed. Since various notice effects such as the notice effect (also referred to as "the change notice") can be executed, the S4506 determines whether or not to execute each notice effect (execution / non-execution). Set the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect to be executed. Specifically, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired by S4501 and the advance notice effect determination table (not shown) stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the presence / absence of execution of the advance notice effect and the advance notice effect pattern are determined. It is decided, and a notice effect pattern is set based on the decision result. The notice effect (suggestion effect) is, for example, displaying an image (also referred to as a "notice image" or "suggestion image") suggesting a jackpot expectation degree on the display screen 7a (also referred to as "notice display" or "suggestion display"). It is done by.). In addition to such display effects (notice display, suggestion display), the notice effect can also be performed by sound effect, light effect, and movable effect, and can also be performed by combining these effects. ..

The storage content of the production hold information stored in the S4400 (the storage content of the production hold information storage area) and the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command in the S4502 (for this special symbol fluctuation display). The notice effect pattern set in S4506 by the fluctuation pattern information of the special symbol (variation pattern and stop symbol related to the special symbol fluctuation display this time) also specified by the analysis result of the fluctuation start command). , The type (preliminary type) and mode of the advance notice effect to be executed, the presence or absence of the advance notice effect, etc. are different. When executing a notice effect, one of the multiple notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be executed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be executed. That is, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be executed at each execution timing during one variation display (during variation effect).

Next, in S4507, a variable effect start command for starting variable effect etc. based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is set in the sub output buffer (S4507), and the variable effect start process is performed. Finish. 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 for fluctuation effect (image data constituting the change start, change in progress, change stop, etc. of the effect symbol 8) corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in, and the advance notice effect specified based on the variation effect start command. The pattern, that is, the predetermined advance notice effect image data corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect and the advance notice effect based on the read image data are displayed on the image display device 7. Execute on the display screen 7a. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed. Further, in accordance with the execution of the variable effect, each effect such as a sound effect, a light effect, and a movable effect is executed via the voice control board 106 and the lamp control board 107.

[Fluctuating production end processing]
Next, in the received command analysis process (S4302), the variation effect end process (S4407) executed based on the reception of the variation stop command (see S1902) from the main control board 80 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 46A and 46B, in the variation effect end process (S4407), first, it is determined whether or not the variation display (the variation) of the present time when the variation has stopped is an out-of-variation variation (S4601). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation is not an deviation fluctuation (NO in S4601), that is, when the fluctuation is a jackpot fluctuation, the process proceeds to the processing of S4619 described later (see FIG. 46B).

On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation that has stopped fluctuating is an out-of-variation fluctuation (YES in S4601), it is determined whether or not the v-mode status is "2" (S4603). As described above, the mode status "2" corresponds to the effect mode B, so when the mode status is "2", the current effect mode is the effect mode B, that is, the battle mode.

When the mode status is determined not to be "2" in S4603 (NO in S4603), that is, when the current mode status is "1", "3", "4" or "5", the processing of S4623 described later (See FIG. 46B). On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode status is "2" (YES in S4603), that is, if the battle mode is in progress, whether or not the battle mode continues to the next fluctuation display (also referred to as "next fluctuation"). Is determined (S4605). It can be said that the process of S4605 is a process of determining whether or not the battle mode ends with the fluctuation (displacement fluctuation).

Here, the battle mode is an effect mode (effect mode B) that is started (set) after the end of the 7R jackpot game, but the 7R jackpot that is the start trigger of the battle mode (setting trigger of the effect mode B) is previously received. The duration of the battle mode is set (determined) based on the defined operating period of the time saving function and the high base generation function (see FIG. 6).

Specifically, when the start trigger of the battle mode is the 7R first big hit or the 7R second big hit, the battle mode is set after the end of the big hit game until 50 variable games are performed. Then, when the 50th variable game is completed without a big hit, the battle mode ends with this. After that, if the battle mode is caused by the 7R first big hit, the mode shifts to the revenge mode (directing mode C) corresponding to the high accuracy low base state, and if it is caused by the 7R second big hit, the low accuracy is reached. The mode shifts to the normal mode (effect mode A) corresponding to the low base state (normal game state).

Further, when the start trigger of the battle mode is the 7R 3rd big hit or the 7R 4th big hit, the battle mode is set after the end of the big hit game until 75 variable games are performed. Then, when the 75th variable game is completed without a big hit, the battle mode ends with this. After that, if the battle mode is caused by the 7R 3rd big hit, it shifts to the revenge mode (effect mode C), and if it is caused by the 7R 4th big hit, it shifts to the normal mode (effect mode A).

Further, when the start trigger of the battle mode is the 7R 5th big hit or the 7R 6th big hit, the battle mode is set after the end of the big hit game until 100 variable games are performed. Then, when the 100th variable game is completed without a big hit, the battle mode ends with this. After that, if the battle mode is caused by the 7R 5th big hit, it shifts to the revenge mode (effect mode C), and if it is caused by the 7R 6th big hit, it shifts to the normal mode (directive mode A).

Further, when the start trigger of the battle mode is the 7R 7th big hit, the battle mode is set after the end of the big hit game until 100 variable games are performed. Then, when the 100th variable game is completed without a big hit, the battle mode ends with this. After that, it shifts to the heaven mode (effect mode D) corresponding to the high accuracy high base state (probability variation game state).

In this way, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the 7R jackpot game is completed and the battle mode is started, the battle mode can be continued until 50 times, 75 times, or 100 times of variable games are performed. There is. Then, when the variable game is performed 100 times in the battle mode, it is possible to shift to the heaven mode after that (101st time or later). Utilizing such a continuation mode of the battle mode, the fluctuation game of each time when the fluctuation game in the battle mode reaches 50 times and when it reaches 75 times is set as the battle mode continuation branch point, and the fluctuation of the branch point is set. The effect of showing whether or not the battle mode is continued in the game is executed. In addition, when the variable game in the battle mode reaches 100 times, the variable game is set as the final branch point of the battle mode, and the effect indicating whether or not the variable game at the branch point shifts to the heaven mode is executed. ing. The details of the battle mode will be described later.

The sub-control unit (microcomputer for effect control) specifies (determines) the number of times the variable game is executed in the battle mode. For example, the sub-control board 90 uses a counter similar to the probability variation counter or the time reduction counter provided in the main control unit. It can be performed by providing it in the RAM, or by including the information on the remaining number of fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction in the fluctuation start command or the fluctuation stop command from the main control unit and specifying based on this.

When it is determined in S4605 that the battle mode is continued (YES in S4605), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation whose fluctuation is stopped corresponds to the variable game of the battle mode continuation branch point (S4607). That is, does the fluctuation (out-of-bounds fluctuation) that has stopped fluctuating correspond to the 50th (also referred to as "first branch point") or 75th (also referred to as "second branch point") variable game in the battle mode? Judge whether or not (S4607). As a result, if it is determined that it does not apply (NO in S4607), the effect corresponding to the end of the out-of-bounds fluctuation other than the branch point in the battle mode (when the out-of-order symbol is stopped) (also referred to as "first stop effect"). An effect pattern (also referred to as "first stop effect pattern") is set (S4609). On the other hand, if it is determined to be applicable (YES in S4607), the effect corresponding to the end of the deviation fluctuation (when the off symbol is stopped) at the branch point (continuation) in the battle mode (also referred to as "second stop effect"). An effect pattern (also referred to as a "second stop effect pattern") is set (S4611). Then, following the processing of S4609 or S4611, the process proceeds to the processing of S4623 described later. The contents of the effect based on the first stop effect pattern and the second stop effect pattern will be described later.

On the other hand, if it is determined in S4605 that the battle mode does not continue (NO in S4605), that is, if the battle mode ends with the fluctuation that has stopped fluctuating, it is determined whether or not to shift from the next fluctuation to heaven mode. (S4613). The transition to heaven mode is due to the 7R 7th jackpot in this battle mode.

When it is determined that S4613 will shift to heaven mode (YES in S4613), the production pattern corresponding to the end of the out-of-bounds fluctuation, which is the end of the battle mode immediately before the transition to heaven mode (also referred to as "third stop production"). (Also referred to as "third stop effect pattern") is set (S4615). On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode does not shift to heaven mode (NO in S4613), that is, when the mode shifts to the revenge mode or the normal mode, the battle mode ends immediately before the shift to the revenge mode or the normal mode. An effect pattern (also referred to as a "fourth stop effect pattern") for an effect (also referred to as a "fourth stop effect") is set (S4617). Then, following the processing of S4615 or S4617, the process proceeds to the processing of S4623 described later. The contents of the effect based on the third stop effect pattern and the fourth stop effect pattern will be described later.

The above is the processing when the fluctuation that has stopped fluctuating is an out-of-bounds fluctuation. On the other hand, when the fluctuation that has stopped fluctuating is not an out-of-bounds fluctuation (NO in S4601), that is, when it is a jackpot fluctuation, FIG. 46B. As shown in, it is determined whether or not the current mode status is "1" or "3" (S4619). As described above, the mode status "1" corresponds to the effect mode A, and the mode status "3" corresponds to the effect mode C. Therefore, when the mode status is "1", the current effect mode is the effect mode A, that is, the effect mode A. , The normal mode, and when the mode status is "3", the current effect mode is the effect mode C, that is, the revenge mode.

Here, the effect mode A is set when the gaming state is controlled to the low accuracy low base state, and the effect mode C is set when the game state is controlled to the high accuracy low base state. Is. That is, both the effect mode A (normal mode) and the effect mode B (revenge mode) are left-handed game states. Therefore, it can be said that the determination process of S4619 is a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is the left-handed gaming state.

When it is determined in S4619 that the mode status is not "1" or "3" (NO in S4619), that is, when the mode status is "2", "4" or "5" (in the right-handed game state). ), Move to the processing of S4623 without performing the processing of S4621. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mode status is "1" or "3" (YES in S4619), that is, in the normal mode or the revenge mode (in the left-handed game state), the game area 3 Of these, the right-handed instruction notification command that specifies the execution of the right-handed instruction notification for instructing the player to launch the game ball toward the right game area 3B (predetermined area) is set in the sub output buffer (S4621). ).

When the right-handed instruction notification command set in S4621 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 relates to the right-handed instruction notification on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The effect (also referred to as "right-handed instruction notification effect") is executed. At this time, the right-handed instruction notification effect is executed (started) during the stop display time (big hit stop display time) of the fluctuation (big hit change) that has stopped changing. The right-handed instruction notification effect is based on the fact that the special symbol has received the variable stop command (see S1902) when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, that is, the special symbol is stopped and displayed as the jackpot symbol. This is because it is executed (started). The content of the right-handed instruction notification effect will be described later.

Next, in S4623, a variable effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variable effect is set in the sub output buffer (S4623), and this process is completed. In S4623, when any of the first to fourth stop effect patterns is set in the above-mentioned S4609, S4611, S4615 or S4617, that is, when it corresponds to the end of the variation effect related to the deviation variation in the battle mode. A command (also referred to as a "stop effect command") that specifies the execution of the effect based on the set stop effect pattern is also set (S4623). The stop effect command may be a separate command from the variable effect end command, or may be included in the variable effect end command.

When the variable effect end command set in S4623 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 variesly displays the effect symbol on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. 8 is stopped and displayed to end the variation effect. The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed at this time is the stop effect symbol set in the above-mentioned S4505.

Further, when the stop effect command set in S4623 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 relates to the stop effect on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Execute the effect display.

[Battle mode]
Next, the battle mode will be described. As described above, the battle mode is either when the low accuracy high base state (first mode) is set or when the high accuracy high base state (second mode) is set as the game state after the 7R big hit game. It is a production mode that is also executed in.

During the battle mode, the ally character defeats the enemy character for each variable game (variable production), and the enemy boss character is defeated in the variable game at the battle mode continuation branch point (50th and 75th in this example). The game progresses in the flow that continues. Then, after the start of the battle mode, the game shifts to the heaven mode by defeating the enemy boss character in the 100th variable game (the final branch point of the battle mode), and as a result, the game is in a highly accurate high base state (probable variable game state). Will be notified.

When the battle mode is started, the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 displays a battle mode-compatible effect screen (battle mode effect) as shown in FIG. 50 (A). As shown in the figure, on the display screen 7a during the battle mode, the effect symbol 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) and the image 701 showing the remaining number of fluctuations in the battle mode (also referred to as “remaining fluctuation number image”). An image 702 (also referred to as a "right-handed instruction image") indicating a right-handed strike, an image 901 representing an ally character (also referred to as a "ally character image"), and an image 902 representing an enemy character ("enemy character"). An image ”) and an image 903 (also referred to as a“ remaining number image ”) showing the number of remaining enemy characters to be defeated are displayed.

The image 702 (right-handed instruction image) including the right-handed character and the right arrow is displayed from the first R of the 7R big hit game when the 7R big hit occurs in the low probability low base state. Yes, after that, it is displayed until the state in which the game is advanced by right-handed (right-handed game state) is completed.

During the battle mode, an effect display (subtraction display) in which the remaining number of fluctuations shown by the image 701 is subtracted by 1 is developed for each start of the variable game (for each fluctuation). Also, during the battle mode, several enemy characters appear in the upper left of the screen (see Fig. 50 (A)) at each start of the variable game (every change), and a ally character defeats the enemy character. The effect display (variable effect) is developed by the images 901 and 902 during the variable game. Such a battle mode and the effect display by the images 701, 901, 902 executed during the battle mode are an example of the "mode effect".

The effect display (subtraction display) by the image 701 is executed based on the reception of the fluctuation start command from the main control board 80. Further, the effect display by the images 901 and 902 (the effect display depicting the appearance of the ally character defeating the enemy character) is executed based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505.

During the battle mode (during the high base state), the fluctuation display (variable game) of the special symbol is executed based on the fluctuation pattern during the time saving state, but most of the deviation fluctuations during the battle mode are the fluctuation patterns with a fluctuation time of 2000 ms. It is executed based on (P22), and most of the deviation fluctuations started in the special figure 2 reserved ball number “1” are executed based on the fluctuation pattern (P18) having a fluctuation time of 12000 ms (see FIG. 9). As the variation effect corresponding to the deviation variation executed based on these variation patterns (P18 or P22), the effect display by the images 901 and 902 is executed. When a fluctuation pattern other than the fluctuation patterns P18 and P22 is selected during the battle mode, an effect display (for example, a predetermined reach effect) corresponding to the deviation variation or the jackpot variation based on the selected variation pattern is displayed. Will be executed.

Further, when the effect display by the images 901 and 902 is executed, the effect display in which the remaining number of enemy characters shown by the image 903 is reduced is developed accordingly. The effect display (subtraction display of the remaining number of enemy characters) by the image 903 is a stop effect executed based on any of the first to third stop effect patterns set in S4609, S4611 or S4615, and is out of alignment. It is executed during the stop display time (during the stop display period) when the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8) is stopped and displayed in the off mode (non-specific mode) due to the end of the variation. The effect display by the image 903 can be executed regardless of whether the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state is set, and is an example of the "first predetermined effect".

In this embodiment, the number of reductions in the number of remaining enemy characters (for example, one of 1 to 10) is determined by the first to third stop production patterns. The number of reductions in the number of remaining enemy characters may be determined by the fluctuation effect pattern set at the start of the fluctuation.

In addition, among the battle modes, the deviation fluctuations executed at the battle mode continuous branch point (50th and 75th times) and the battle mode final branch point (100th time) are always executed based on the fluctuation pattern (P17 or P21) of 30,000 ms. It is configured to be. That is, in the execution of the 50th, 75th, and 100th variation display of the special figure 2 in the battle mode, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), the deviation pattern is used regardless of the number of balls reserved for the special figure. The fluctuation pattern P17 or P21 (see FIG. 9) is selected (set). Then, when the variable game at each branch point in the battle mode is started, as shown in FIG. 50 (B), the image 901 representing the ally character and the image 904 representing the enemy boss character are displayed on the display screen 7a. As the effect display (variation effect) corresponding to the fluctuation, the effect display depicting the confrontation scene between the ally character and the enemy boss character is developed by the images 901 and 904. At this time, the remaining number of fluctuations indicated by the image 701 is "0". The effect display (confrontation effect of ally character VS enemy boss character) by images 901 and 904 is also an example of "mode effect".

Then, when the ally character is defeated at the turning point (50th, 75th, or 100th), the battle mode ends with the change (NO in S4605, NO in S4613). In this case, when the deviation fluctuation of the branch point ends, as shown in FIG. 50 (C), the right-handed instruction image, the ally character image, and the enemy character image that have been displayed up to that point are not displayed on the display screen 7a. 703 (also referred to as "left-handed instruction image") and image 905 (also referred to as "battle mode end notification image") including characters indicating the end of battle mode (for example, "END" characters). ) And is displayed. The display of the images 703 and 905 is a stop effect executed based on the fourth stop effect pattern set in S4617, and the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8) is disengaged (non-specific) by the end of the disengagement fluctuation. It is executed during the stop display time (during the stop display period) when the stop display is performed in the mode). The display of the images 703 and 905 can be executed regardless of whether the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state is set, and is an example of the "first predetermined effect". By displaying the images 703 and 905, the player is notified that the battle mode (high base state) ends and the state shifts to the low base state.

The display of the image 703 (left-handed instruction image) (also referred to as “left-handed instruction notification effect”) is executed for a while (for example, until a predetermined time such as 10 seconds elapses) even after the next fluctuation is started. Will be done. This is to encourage the player to switch the firing operation of the game ball from "right-handed" to "left-handed".

Further, the display of the image 905 (battle mode end notification image) (battle mode end effect) is executed from the next change until the end of the variable game of a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 times), and then the display is changed to the image 905. Then, an image (not shown) showing the current mode (normal mode or revenge mode) is displayed (also referred to as “mode notification effect”). By executing the mode notification effect, the player is notified of the current gaming state (here, the low-accuracy low-base state or the high-accuracy low-base state). In this way, after the end of the battle mode, by notifying the current game state after the end of the predetermined number of variable games, the normal mode (low probability low base state) and the revenge mode until the predetermined number of variable games are completed. It is possible to attract the player's interest in which of the (high accuracy and low base state) to shift to, and to maintain the interest of the game.

On the other hand, if the ally character wins at the battle mode continuation branch point (50th or 75th time), the battle mode continues even after the change (YES in S4605, YES in S4607). In this case, when the out-of-bounds fluctuation of the battle mode continuation branch point ends, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), the effect display in which the remaining number of enemy characters shown by the image 903 is reduced by one is executed. This is for the enemy boss character. The effect display (subtraction display of the remaining number of enemy characters) by the image 903 at this time is a stop effect executed based on the second stop effect pattern set in S4611, and a special symbol (a special symbol (display by subtraction of the remaining number of enemy characters) is executed by the end of the deviation fluctuation. And the effect symbol 8) is executed during the stop display time (during the stop display period) when the stop display is performed in the off mode (non-specific mode). The effect display by the image 903 at this time can be executed regardless of whether the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state is set, and is an example of the "first predetermined effect". The image 903 is displayed even after the next fluctuation as long as the battle mode continues (see FIG. 50 (A)).

Further, when the ally character wins at the battle mode continuation branch point and the deviation end, as shown in FIG. 51 (A), the remaining number of fluctuations shown by the image 701 is added by "25" (addition). Display) is executed. The effect display (addition display) by the image 701 at this time is a stop effect executed based on the second stop effect pattern set in S4611, and is a special symbol (and effect symbol 8) due to the end of the deviation fluctuation. Is executed during the stop display time (during the stop display period) when the stop display is performed in the off mode (non-specific mode). The effect display (addition display of the remaining number of fluctuations) by the image 701 can be executed regardless of whether the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state is set, and the "first predetermined effect" Is an example.

Further, when the ally character wins at the final branch point (100th time) of the battle mode and the deviation variation ends, as shown in FIG. 51 (B), the remaining number of fluctuations shown by the image 701 is "∞" (infinity). The effect display (change display) that is changed to, the effect display that the number of remaining enemy characters shown by image 903 is "000", and the character that indicates that all the enemy characters have been defeated (for example, the character "all repel"". ) Etc. are executed, and the effect display in which the image 906 (also referred to as “probability change suggestion image”) appears. The effect display by the images 701, 903, 906 at this time is the stop effect executed based on the third stop effect pattern set in S4615, and the special symbol (and the effect symbol 8) is executed by the end of the deviation fluctuation. Is executed during the stop display time (during the stop display period) when the stop display is performed in the off mode (non-specific mode). The effect display by the images 701, 903, and 906 can be executed only when the high accuracy and high base state is set, and is an example of the "second predetermined effect". By displaying the images 701,903,906, the player is notified that the transition to the heaven mode, that is, the current gaming state is the high accuracy and high base state. The images 701, 903, and 906 shown in FIG. 51 (B) are displayed until the next big hit occurs after the transition to the heaven mode, but can be hidden by the development of the fluctuation effect during that period. ..

[Right-handed instruction notification effect]
Next, the right-handed instruction notification effect executed based on the right-handed instruction notification command set in S4621 will be described. As shown in FIGS. 52A and 52B, the right-handed instruction notification effect based on the right-handed instruction notification command is a handle image and an arrow showing how the firing handle 60 is rotated in the clockwise direction (right direction). This is performed by displaying an image 801 (also referred to as a "right-handed instruction effect image") composed of an image, a character image of "right-handed!", And a character image of "right-handed!" On the display screen 7a. This image 801 (right-handed instruction effect image) is more conspicuous in terms of image size and design than the above-mentioned image 702 (right-handed instruction image) composed of a right arrow without including a handle image. It is a display mode that can appeal more strongly to the player's eyesight. This is to strongly encourage the player to switch from left-handed to right-handed.

The right-handed instruction notification effect (display of the right-handed instruction effect image) is when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the 7R jackpot symbol (specific mode) in the low base state (low accuracy low base state or high accuracy low base state). It is executed during the stop display period. A display example of the display screen 7a at this time is shown in FIG. 52 (A). As described above, in the present embodiment, the jackpot stop display time in the low base state is 5.0 seconds (5000 ms), so that the effect symbol 8 is a jackpot effect symbol (for example, 5) as shown in FIG. 52 (A). The image 801 is displayed while the stop display (confirmed display) is performed with doublet. As a result, the player can be made to recognize (understand) the start of the right-handed hit as well as the confirmation of the big hit.

In this embodiment, even after the jackpot stop display time (stop display period) elapses and the opening period is started, the right-handed instruction notification effect (display of the right-handed instruction effect image) is continuously performed. A display example of the display screen 7a at this time is shown in FIG. 52 (B). As described above, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed by the jackpot symbol and the jackpot game is started after the stop display time, the opening command (see S2010) is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. , The opening effect based on the opening command is executed over a predetermined opening period (see S4408 and S4409). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52B, the image 801 is displayed while the opening effect is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the right-handed instruction notification effect is executed even during the opening period.

Then, when the opening period elapses and the first round start command is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90, the first round effect is executed. A display example of the display screen 7a at this time is shown in FIG. 52 (C). When the round effect is displayed on the display screen 7a with the start of the first round (when the round effect is started), the image 801 (right-handed instruction effect image) previously displayed on the display screen 7a is hidden. Next (erased), instead of this, the image 702 (right-handed instruction image) is displayed in the upper right of the display screen 7a.

That is, when a big hit occurs in the low base state, the right-handed instruction notification by the display of the image 801 is executed before the start of the opening period related to the big hit, and the end of the opening period (the start of the first round) is triggered. The display of the image 801 ends. Then, after the end of the opening period (after the start of the first round), the right-handed instruction notification by displaying the image 702 is executed.

Image 702 has a high base state (battle mode, heaven mode) during the big hit game, the ending period after the end of the final round of the big hit game, and a special symbol (directed symbol) in the high base state. It continues to be displayed in the upper right of the display screen 7a during the stop display period (during the jackpot stop display time) when the stop is displayed in, and during the opening period of the jackpot that occurred in the high base state (FIG. 50 (A), (B), see FIGS. 51 (A) and 51 (B)). Then, for example, when the battle mode ends without a big hit during the battle mode and the mode shifts to the normal mode or the revenge mode, the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, so that the low base state is reached. The image 702 is hidden (erased) with the transition of, and instead, the image 703 (left-handed instruction image) is displayed on the display screen 7a (see FIG. 50 (C)).

On the other hand, when a big hit (for example, 15R big hit) occurs during the battle mode (high base state), the image 702 is displayed as it is on the display screen 7a, and the image 801 (right-handed instruction effect image) is not displayed (right-handed instruction). Notification effect is not executed). Since the player is in a high base state (right-handed game state) during the battle mode, the player has already made a right-handed shot, and the image 801 (right-handed) is more conspicuous than the image 702 (right-handed instruction image). This is because there is little need to display the instruction effect image) again (execute the right-handed instruction notification effect). Further, the jackpot stop display time (1.0 seconds in this example) in the high base state is shorter than the jackpot stop display time (5.0 seconds in this example) in the low base state, and the mode of the right-handed instruction notification effect can be obtained. This is because it is troublesome to change in a short time.

It should be noted that the sub control unit (production control microcomputer 91), the image control unit (image control microcomputer 101), and the images 702 and 801 that control the execution of the right-handed instruction notification by displaying the images 702 and 801 are displayed. The image display device 7 (display screen 7a) functions as an "instruction notification execution means".

[Action and effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when the low accuracy high base state (first mode) or the high accuracy high base state (second mode) is set as the gaming state (variable game mode). In a variable game executed during (during battle mode), when the identification information (special symbol, effect symbol) is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode (disengaged mode), when the stop display is displayed (at the end of the disengaged fluctuation), A production that subtracts and displays the remaining number of enemy characters to be defeated in battle mode (effect display by image 903), and an effect that adds and displays the number of remaining fluctuations in battle mode (effect display by image 701), etc. 1 Predetermined effect) is executed (see FIGS. 50 (A) and 50 (B) and FIG. 51 (A)).

In addition, the variable game executed at the branch point when the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state is set (during the battle mode) (the 50th, 75th, or 100th variable game in the battle mode). When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode (disengagement mode), and the battle mode (high base state) ends and shifts to the low base state, at the time of the stop display (at the end of the disengagement fluctuation). , Left-handed instruction notification (effect display by image 703) and stop time effect (first predetermined effect) such as battle mode end notification (effect display by image 905) are executed (FIG. 50 (C). reference).

Furthermore, the identification information is obtained in the variable game (100th variable game in the battle mode) executed at the final branch point of the battle mode when the high accuracy high base state (second mode) is set (during the battle mode). When the stop display is performed in a non-specific mode (disengagement mode), the display of the remaining number of fluctuations is changed to "∞" (infinity) at the time of the stop display (at the end of the disengagement fluctuation) (effect display by image 701). , A production that reduces the number of remaining enemy characters to be defeated to zero (effect display by image 903), and a production that notifies that all enemy characters have been defeated (effect display by image 906), etc. The effect) is executed (see FIG. 51 (B)).

Therefore, in the battle mode, when the first predetermined effect is executed when the non-specific mode is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable game before reaching the branch point, the game state is the low accuracy high base state (first). It becomes unclear to the player whether it is a high-accuracy high-base state (second mode) or a high-accuracy high-base state (mode), and the first predetermined effect is executed when the non-specific mode is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable game at the branch point. At that time, it becomes clear to the player that the game state is not the high-accuracy high-base state (second mode), and the second predetermined effect is executed when the non-specific mode is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable game at the final branch point. When this is done, it becomes clear to the player that the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state (second mode).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode in the variable game in the battle mode, the effect of the mode according to the game state (variable game mode) at that time ( The first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect) can appear. As a result, while the variable game is repeated in the battle mode, the player's interest is attracted to the effect when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner (the effect at the end of the out-of-change change), and the interest of the game is maintained. Is possible.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode (off mode) in the variable game in the battle mode, the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect is executed during the stop display period. Will be done. Therefore, it is possible to attract the interest of the player during the stop display period (disengagement stop display time) of the non-specific mode (disengagement mode). This makes it possible to enhance the interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the stop display period of the non-specific mode, the subtraction display of the remaining enemy characters by the image 903 (first predetermined effect, second predetermined effect) and the addition of the remaining number of fluctuations by the image 701. Display (first predetermined effect), left-handed instruction notification effect by image 703 (first predetermined effect), battle mode end notification by image 905 (first predetermined effect), infinite display of remaining number of fluctuations by image 701 (second predetermined effect) (Direction), when a stop effect (predetermined effect) such as notification of repulsion of all enemy characters by image 906 (second predetermined effect) is executed (started), the stop display period elapses and the next effect is It is continuously displayed (executed) even after the variable game is started. Therefore, the stop-time effect (predetermined effect) is executed across the next variable game. This makes it possible to easily recognize the execution of the stop effect (predetermined effect).

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the low accuracy high base state (first mode) or the high accuracy high base state is set as the gaming state (variable game mode) after the jackpot game (special game) related to the 7R jackpot is completed. (Second mode) is set, and the high accuracy and high base state is considered to be more advantageous for the player. Then, the same (common) mode effect (battle mode) is executed in both the case where the low accuracy high base state is set and the case where the high accuracy high base state is set, and during the execution period of the mode effect. The above-mentioned first predetermined effect or second predetermined effect is executed (during the battle mode). Therefore, the player determines from the mode effect (battle mode) whether the game state (variable game mode) after the jackpot game is set is set to the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state. Although it is not possible to do so, it is possible to determine the mode set at that time through the stop time effect (predetermined effect) when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game of the branch point. This makes it possible to enhance the interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game after the big hit game is completed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (big hit mode) in the variable game in the low base state and the big hit game (special game) is executed, the big hit game is started. Before the start of the set opening period, the right-handed instruction notification effect (instruction notification) by displaying the image 801 is executed (see FIG. 52 (A)). The big hit game is a game in which a game ball is inserted into a large winning opening (special entry opening), and the big winning opening is configured so that a game ball launched toward the right game area 3B can enter. ing. Therefore, by executing the right-handed instruction notification effect (display of image 801) before the start of the opening period of the jackpot game, the player should launch the game ball toward the right game area 3B. It is possible to recognize from an early stage before the start of the big hit game and deal with the entry into the big winning opening. As a result, the game ball can be appropriately launched at the start of the big hit game, and it is possible to prevent the hobby from being deteriorated.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the right-handed instruction notification by the display of the image 801 is executed before the start of the opening period, the right-handed instruction notification by the display of the image 801 is also executed during the opening period. (See FIGS. 52 (A) and 52 (B)). Then, when the opening period ends and the first round game is started, the image 702 is used instead of the right-handed instruction notification (also referred to as "first right-handed instruction notification effect") by the display of the image 801. Right-handed instruction notification (also referred to as “second right-handed instruction notification effect”) is executed (started) (see FIG. 52 (C)). Therefore, the instruction notification to launch the game ball toward the right game area 3B is executed not only before the start of the opening period but also after the end of the opening period. This makes it possible to continuously promote the appropriate launch of the game ball.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the mode (display of the image 801) of the right-handed instruction notification (first right-handed instruction notification effect) executed before the start of the opening period and the execution after the end of the opening period are executed. Since the mode (display of image 702) of the right-handed instruction notification (second right-handed instruction notification effect) is different, the right-handed instruction is given from before the start of the opening period (before the start of the big hit game) to after the end (during the big hit game). It is possible to change the notification. This makes it possible to notify the right-handed instruction according to the situation of the game.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode (big hit mode) in the variable game, the right-handed instruction notification (image 801) during the stop display period (during the big hit stop display time). Display or display of image 702) is executed. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the game ball should be launched toward the right game area 3B from the time when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the low base state (first gaming state) in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 (variable starting port), which is the execution trigger of the variable game, is relatively low. There is a relatively high high base state (second gaming state), and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the low base state, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the high base state. The stop display period (big hit stop display time) is different. Therefore, it is possible to change the execution period, execution timing, and the like of the right-handed instruction notification according to the game state when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. This makes it possible to notify the right-handed instruction according to the gaming state.

In the first embodiment described above, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode (off mode) in the variable game during the battle mode, the remaining number of enemy characters is subtracted and displayed (effect by image 903). (Display) or when performing a stop effect (effect display by image 701) that additionally displays the number of remaining fluctuations in the battle mode, the stop effect (first predetermined effect) is highly accurate, which is relatively advantageous for the player. It may be executed in a manner suggesting that a high base state (second mode) may be set.

Specifically, for example, a first aspect (normal aspect) and a second aspect (special aspect) are provided as an aspect of the stop-time effect as the first predetermined effect, and the stop-time effect (first predetermined effect) is executed. In this case, either the first aspect or the second aspect is selected, and the stop time effect is executed in the selected aspect. Then, when the gaming state when the stop time effect (first predetermined effect) is executed is the low accuracy high base state (first mode), the selectability of the first aspect (executable) rather than the second aspect. In the case of a high-accuracy high-base state (second mode), the selectability (feasibility) of the second aspect is higher than that of the first aspect. In this way, it is suggested that the high accuracy and high base state (second mode) may be set by configuring the stop time effect (first predetermined effect) to be executed in the first mode or the second mode. It is possible to execute the stop-time effect (first predetermined effect) in such an manner.

In this way, if the execution frequency of the stop effect according to the second aspect is higher than the execution frequency of the stop effect according to the first aspect in the deviation fluctuation performed before the final branch point in the battle mode, the current gaming state. It can be said that there is a high possibility that is in a high-probability and high-base state (probability change expectation). On the other hand, if the execution frequency of the stop effect according to the first aspect is higher than the execution frequency of the stop effect according to the second aspect, it is unlikely that the current gaming state is a high probability high base state (probability variation expectation). You will be able to say. For this reason, the player infers the currently set gaming state (mode) through the stop effect (first predetermined effect) executed at the end of the deviation fluctuation performed before the final branch point in the battle mode. Is possible. This makes it possible to further enhance the interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The first aspect (normal aspect) and the second aspect (special aspect) of the stop time effect (first predetermined effect) are set by, for example, the display mode of the image displayed in the stop time effect (first predetermined effect). Can be done. Specifically, for example, a normal color (for example, blue) and a special color (red) may be provided as display colors of the image 903 and the image 701, the first aspect may be a normal color, and the second aspect may be a special color. can. Further, as a mode of subtraction display of the remaining number of enemy characters by the image 903, a mode in which the speed of the subtraction display is different or a mode in which the remaining number of people to be subtracted (subtraction number) is different may be provided. For example, a first aspect in which the speed of the subtraction display is a predetermined speed, a second aspect in which the speed of the subtraction display is faster than the first aspect, or a first aspect in which the subtraction number is a predetermined number, and the first aspect. It is possible to provide a second aspect in which the number of subtractions is larger than that of the first aspect. The mode of the stop-time effect (first predetermined effect) is not limited to two of the first aspect and the second aspect, and three or more modes may be provided.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the game state (mode) at that time is supported as the stop display (predetermined effect) when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode (off mode) in the variable game in the battle mode. The hold look-ahead notice may be given in such a manner. Specifically, for example, a hold symbol (hold icon) constituting the second effect hold 9b indicating that the second special figure hold is stored is displayed on the display screen 7a during the battle mode, and the hold symbol is displayed. By changing the display mode of the above with the end of the fluctuation as an opportunity, the hold look-ahead notice (also referred to as “hold change notice”) may be given. In this case, the normally reserved symbol for which the pending change notice has not been given is regarded as the normal reserved symbol, and the reserved symbol when the pending change notice is given is referred to as the advance notice reserved symbol. Then, as the advance notice hold symbol, the first advance notice hold symbol that can be displayed when the gaming state is in the low accuracy high base state (first mode) and the first notice hold symbol that can be displayed when the game state is in the high accuracy high base state (second mode). 2 Notice hold symbol is provided, and when the execution condition of the hold look-ahead notice is satisfied at the end of the deviation fluctuation, the first notice hold symbol or the second notice hold symbol is displayed according to the game state at that time. Constitute.

According to such a configuration, through the effect (predetermined effect) when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode, the suggestion regarding the variable game based on the special figure hold (for example, the second special figure hold) stored at that time. Can be done. This also makes it possible to enhance the interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the stop-time effect (predetermined effect) in the battle mode may be a sound effect, a light effect, or a movable effect in addition to a display effect using various images such as images 701 and 903. It may be a combination of productions.

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification effect and the left-handed instruction notification effect display images 702,703,801, emit light from illuminated members such as board lamps and frame lamps, and output voice from a speaker. It may be performed by such means, or a combination of these may be used.

Further, in the above-mentioned Example 1, when the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state with the end of the battle mode, the digestion of the second special figure hold that occurred during the immediately preceding battle mode (during the high base state). When a big hit (so-called "pull-back") occurs due to (priority digestion), the right-handed instruction notification (second right-handed instruction notification) by the image 702 is not performed by the right-handed instruction notification (first right-handed instruction notification effect) by the image 801. (Direction) may be performed. By doing this, it is possible to simply urge the player who has been hitting right until recently to start hitting right again, so that the player does not feel the troublesomeness of the right-handed instruction notification effect as much as possible. Is possible. In this case, the jackpot stop display time related to the jackpot (15R 8th or 9th jackpot in Example 1) caused by the digestion of the second special figure hold in the low base state is set to the jackpot stop display time in the high base state. Similarly, a relatively short time (for example, 1.0 second) may be set, and the second right-handed instruction notification effect may be performed during the short stop display period. In this way, when the right-handed strike is resumed immediately after the right-handed strike is finished, the right-handed strike can be resumed smoothly without wasting time.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following, the parts different from those of the first embodiment will be mainly described, and the parts common to the first embodiment (configuration, action and effect, etc.) will be omitted. Further, in the following description, the same reference numerals, the number of control steps, and the like as in the first embodiment will be used for the configuration common to the first embodiment.

In the above-described first embodiment, the three (three-digit) effect symbols 8 are composed of the numerical symbols of "1" to "9", respectively. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the effect symbols 8 displayed in the low-accuracy low-base state (normal mode) and the high-accuracy low-base state (revenge mode) are set to "1" to "9" as in the first embodiment. The production symbol 8 displayed in the low accuracy high base state (battle mode) and the high accuracy high base state (battle mode, heaven mode, chance mode) is set as a numerical symbol, and the numerical symbol representing the number and the character on which the character is drawn are drawn. It is supposed to be composed including a design.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 53, each of "1" to "9", such as the character "A" for the number "1" and the character "B" for the number "2". It is assumed that each character symbol 802 of the characters "A" to "I" is associated with the numerical symbol 801. That is, the effect symbol is composed of the nine numerical symbols 801 of "1" to "9" and the nine character symbols 802 of the characters "A" to "I". Then, as shown in the figure, the effect symbols of this embodiment are divided into an even-numbered group and an odd-numbered group. In addition, the expression of the character symbol 802 (the character symbol paired with the even symbol among the number symbols 801 of "1" to "9") constituting the effect symbol belonging to the even group is "normal face" or "moody face". The expression of the character symbol 802 (the character symbol paired with the odd-numbered symbol among the number symbols 801 of "1" to "9") constituting the effect symbol belonging to the odd-numbered group is "smile".

In the following, the symbol consisting of the number "1" and the character "A" is also referred to as "symbol 1A", and the symbol consisting of the number "2" and the character "B" is also referred to as "symbol 2B". The symbol consisting of "3" and the character "C" is also called "symbol 3C", and the symbol consisting of the number "4" and the character "D" is also called "symbol 4D", and the number "5". The symbol consisting of the character "E" is also called "symbol 5E", the symbol consisting of the number "6" and the character "F" is also called "symbol 6F", and the number "7" and the character "G". The symbol consisting of is also called "symbol 7G", the symbol consisting of the number "8" and the character "H" is also called "symbol 8H", and the symbol consisting of the number "9" and the character "I". This is also called "design 9I".

In this embodiment, each symbol (designs 1A to 9I) including the number symbols 801 (1 to 9) and the character symbols 802 (A to I) is the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right. It is displayed as an effect symbol 8R. The number symbols 801 constituting the effect symbols 8 (designs 1A to 9I) are an example of the "first symbol element", and the character symbol 802 is an example of the "second symbol element".

In the high base state, the second special symbol hit / miss judgment (variation display of the second special symbol) based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is mainly executed, and the result is the 15R 8th jackpot (V-passing scheduled jackpot). ), The same symbol alignment of an odd number group (for example, "symbol 7G, symbol 7G, symbol 7G") is displayed as a stop display mode (specific mode) of the effect symbol 8 corresponding to this, and the 15R 9th hit. In the case of (V non-passing scheduled jackpot), the same symbol alignment of an even number group (for example, "symbol 4D, symbol 4D, symbol 4D") is displayed as a stop display mode (specific mode) of the effect symbol 8 corresponding to this. NS. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed in a specific mode, it is a V-passing scheduled jackpot or a V-non-passing scheduled jackpot depending on whether the number symbols constituting the specific mode are odd or even. Can be determined. Further, depending on whether the facial expression of the character symbol constituting the specific aspect is a smile or a non-smile (normal face or moody face), it is possible to determine whether the V-passing jackpot or the V-non-passing jackpot.

In this embodiment, as the effect pattern (variation effect pattern) of the variation effect, after the start of the variation effect, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R form a jackpot mode (the same type of symbol in this example). When the reach is established by the stop display (temporary stop display), the type (stop display mode) of the symbols (reach symbol, stop symbol) constituting the reach is changed (also referred to as "stop symbol change effect". ) Is provided (also referred to as a "specific variation effect pattern"). The specific variation effect pattern is one of the effect patterns of the variation effect with reach, and when the sub-control board 90 receives the variation pattern specification command for specifying the variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 45,000 ms or more. Can be set (executed).

In the high base state (low accuracy high base state or high accuracy high base state), the specific variation effect pattern is set by the above-mentioned variation effect start processing (S4402) (S4505), and the variation effect based on the specific variation effect pattern is started. When the variation effect start command for making the image is set in the sub output buffer (S4506) and the command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the variation effect based on the specific variation effect pattern is displayed on the image display device. It is executed (displayed) on the display screen 7a of 7. The flow of this variation effect (effect display) will be described with reference to FIGS. 54 and 55. In the figure, in order to avoid complicated explanation, the illustration of various images displayed on the display screen 7a other than the effect symbol 8 is omitted.

When the variation effect based on the specific variation effect pattern is started, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R start the variation display on the display screen 7a. After that, as shown in FIG. 54 (A), the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol of the even group, and the reach is established. The figure shows a case where "design 4D" is stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) as a reach symbol. At this time (at the time when the reach is established), the stop display mode (reach symbol type) of the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R is a stop display mode indicating that there is a possibility of a V non-passing scheduled jackpot. This stop display mode is an example of the "first stop display mode".

Subsequently, after the reach is established, as shown in FIG. 54 (B), while the middle effect symbol 8C continues to be variablely displayed, the left and right number symbols 801 among the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R constituting the reach symbol 801 is displayed in a variable manner. At this time, the left and right character symbols 802 and 802 do not change and remain stationary (character "D" remains). Then, the numerical symbols 801, 801 after the change are stopped and displayed at "7" as shown in FIG. 54 (C). As a result, the left and right number symbols 801,801 change from "4" (even number) to "7" (odd number). At this time, the number corresponding to the character "D" is originally "4", but the number is changed to "7", so that the correspondence between the number symbol 801 and the character symbol 802 is broken.

In order to make the correspondence normal, this time, as shown in FIG. 55 (A), the left and right character symbols 802,802 among the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R constituting the reach symbol are displayed in a variable manner. .. At this time, the left and right numerical symbols 801, 801 do not change and remain stopped (remains "7"). Then, the character symbols 802 and 802 after the change are stopped and displayed by the character "G" as shown in FIG. 55 (B). As a result, the left and right character symbols 802,802 change from the character "D" (grumpy face) to the character "G" (smile). This character "G" is originally a character corresponding to the number "7". As a result, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R constituting the reach symbol become "symbol 7G" of an odd number group, respectively, and the stop display mode (reach symbol type) is that there is a possibility of a big hit scheduled to pass through V. It becomes a stop display mode indicating. This stop display mode is an example of the "second stop display mode".

In this way, after the reach is established in the variation effect, the variation display and stop display of the numerical symbol included in the reach symbol and the variation display and stop display of the character symbol included in the reach symbol have a time difference (stepwise). By being executed, the stop display mode (reach symbol type) of the reach symbol is changed (changed).

After the stop display mode of the reach symbol has changed (after the stop symbol change effect), the effect symbol 8 in the reach state moves to a predetermined position (for example, the upper left) of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 55 (C). Is displayed small, and the SP (super) reach effect is executed (displayed) on the display screen 7a. Then, after the SP reach effect, the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed (fixed stop) in the big hit mode (specific mode) or the missed mode (non-specific mode), and the variable effect ends.

As described in the first embodiment, the SP reach effect is a game effect having a higher possibility of becoming a big hit (big hit expectation) than the normal reach effect. In this embodiment, the normal reach effect is an example of a "predetermined effect", and the SP reach effect is an example of a "specific effect".

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In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the numerical symbol 801 (first symbol element) and the character symbol 802 (second symbol element) are included in the variable effect executed in the high base state. The symbols to be displayed can be displayed as the left effect symbol 8L, the middle effect symbol 8C, and the right effect symbol 8R (see FIG. 53). Then, of the left / middle / right effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (plural symbols) that are variablely displayed in the variation effect based on the specific variation effect pattern, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R stop at the same symbol. After the display (temporary stop) is established and the reach is established, the number symbols 801,801 are displayed by changing and stopping the two left and right numerical symbols included in the stopped display effect symbol (stop symbol). The aspect changes to a mode different from that at the time of establishment of reach (see FIGS. 54 (A) to 54 (C)). Next, the character symbols 802,802 corresponding to the numerical symbols 801,801 whose display mode has changed are displayed in a variable manner, and then stopped and displayed. At this time, the character symbols 802 and 802 are stopped and displayed in the display mode associated with the numerical symbols 801 and 801 after the display mode is changed. Therefore, the display mode of the character symbols 802 and 802 also changes to a mode different from that at the time when the reach is established (see FIGS. 55 (A) to (B)).

In this way, after the start of the variable effect, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the same symbol, and after the reach is established, the number symbol included in the stopped display symbol (reach symbol). The left effect symbol 8L and the right effect that make up the reach symbol are displayed by the 801 and 801 and the character symbols 802 and 802, respectively, by displaying the fluctuations (partially) independently (partially) with a time difference and then stopping the display. The stop display mode (reach symbol type) of the symbol 8R is different between before the change (previous stop display mode) and after the change (later stop display mode) of the display mode of the numerical symbol and the character symbol. For this reason, when the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable effect, if the display mode of the numerical symbol and the character symbol constituting the stopped display effect symbol (stop symbol) changes, the effect symbol once stopped and displayed is displayed. The stop display mode will change. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the display mode of the symbol element of the effect symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed in addition to the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed after the variable display. It is possible to enhance the interest of the production.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) in the variable effect and the reach is established, the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R (reach). The stop display mode (reach symbol type) of the symbol) includes a stop display mode (first stop display mode) based on even-numbered group symbols (reach symbol) and a stop display mode (second stop display mode) based on odd-numbered group symbols (reach symbol). There is a stop display mode), and the latter is a stop display mode that is more advantageous for the player than the former. This is because the latter is a stop display mode constituting the jackpot mode related to the jackpot scheduled to pass through V, and may be a jackpot on the premise that a high probability state is generated.

Then, when the stop display mode of the reach symbol changes due to the change in the display mode of the numerical symbol and the character symbol included in the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect symbol 8R constituting the reach symbol, that is, the stop symbol change effect. When the variation effect including is executed, the stop display mode before the change is the stop display mode (first stop display mode) by the symbols of the even group, and the stop display mode after the change is the stop display mode by the symbols of the odd group. (Second stop display mode). Therefore, even if the stop display mode when the reach is established is the first stop display mode (non-probability variation reach) having a relatively low advantage, the numerical symbol included in the reach symbol constituting the first stop display mode is used. When the display mode of the character symbol is changed, the stop display mode of the reach symbol is changed (promoted) to the second stop display mode (probability change reach) having a relatively high advantage. As a result, it is possible to effectively raise the player's interest and expectation for the change in the display mode of the symbol element included in the effect symbol constituting the reach symbol.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the variation effect corresponding to the jackpot fluctuation, the stop display mode by the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (plurality of symbols) that stop and display via the variation display is the jackpot mode (specific mode). Will be. Then, during the execution of the variable effect, the SP reach effect (specific effect) whose jackpot expectation is higher than the normal reach effect (predetermined effect) can be executed, and the left effect symbol 8L and the right effect constituting the reach symbol are executed. When the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element included in the symbol 8R changes, the SP reach effect is executed after the change. Therefore, when the reach is established by the variable effect, if the display mode of the numerical symbol and the character symbol included in the reach symbol is changed and the SP reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation of the variable effect is increased. It becomes. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's interest and expectation for the execution of the SP reach effect triggered by the change in the display mode of the symbol element included in the effect symbol constituting the reach symbol.

In the above-mentioned second embodiment, the effect symbol composed of the numerical symbol and the character symbol is displayed in the high base state, but it may be displayed even in the low base state. Further, the composition of the effect symbol may be different (changed) depending on the effect mode instead of the game state. For example, when there are a plurality of effect modes in one game state (for example, low accuracy and low base state), the effect symbols including the same numerical symbols and character symbols as in the second embodiment are displayed in any of the effect modes. However, the same effect symbol as in the first embodiment may be displayed in another effect mode. By doing so, it is possible to increase the variation of the effect pattern and give a change in the appearance of the variable effect, so that it is possible to make it difficult for the player to get bored.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the variation effect based on the specific variation effect pattern (variation effect including the stop symbol change effect) can be executed in the high base state, but even if it can be executed in the low base state. good. In this way, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game in the low base state.

Further, in the above-mentioned second embodiment, the SP reach effect is developed after the stop symbol change effect, but the SP reach effect may or may not be developed. By doing so, it becomes possible to diversify the variable effect including the stop symbol change effect.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the effect symbol composed of the number symbol and the character symbol is displayed, but the symbol element constituting the effect symbol may be an element other than the number or the character. , Any element that can be identified (distinguished) by the player. Further, the symbol elements constituting the effect symbol may be three or more elements (for example, a number symbol, a character symbol, an item symbol, and the like).

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, when two of the three effect symbols are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) and the reach is established, the effect of changing the stop display mode of the reach symbol during the reach effect (stop symbol change effect). ) Was supposed to be executed, but it may be configured to execute the stop symbol change effect after the three effect symbols are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped). Other forms of this configuration example will be described.

Specifically, for example, an effect symbol including a numerical symbol and a character symbol similar to those in the second embodiment is displayed, and as variable effect patterns, left / middle / right effect symbols 8L, 8C, When 8R stops (temporarily stops) with a specific roll, it develops into a high-expectation production (specific production) such as SP reach production and development production, which have a higher expectation of big hits than the normal reach production (predetermined production). The combination of numbers included in the production pattern is "112" or "223", which is equipped with a pattern (also referred to as "another specific fluctuation production pattern") and which is a trigger for the development of high-expectation production. It is assumed that the left and middle numbers are the same and the right number is +1.

In this case, when the variation effect based on another specific variation effect pattern is executed, the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R start the variation display on the display screen 7a, and then as shown in FIG. 56 (A). Stop display (temporary stop) with complete disparity. In FIG. 56 (A), a combination of "design 1A, symbol 2B, and symbol 5E" is shown as a complete disparity.

After that, as shown in FIG. 56 (B), the left / middle / right character symbols 802,802,802 included in the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R start variable display, and then in FIG. 56 (C). As shown, the left, middle, and right numerical symbols included in the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R start the variable display. After that, as shown in FIG. 56 (D), the left and middle character symbols 802 and 802 are stopped and displayed by the character "A", and the right character symbol 802 is stopped and displayed by the character "B", and the left and middle numbers are displayed. The symbols 801 and 801 are stopped and displayed at "1" corresponding to the character "A", and the numerical symbol 801 on the right is stopped and displayed at "2" corresponding to the character "B", respectively, and a specific result is displayed. In FIG. 56 (D), a combination of "design 1A, symbol 1A, and symbol 2B" is shown as a specific result. After the specific result is displayed, the high expectation effect is executed (displayed) on the display screen 7a.

As described above, in the other form, after the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are temporarily stopped and displayed at the complete variation, the variable display and stop display of the character symbol and the variable display and stop display of the numerical symbol are executed step by step. As a result, the stop display mode of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R changes from the initial complete variation (first stop display mode) to a specific roll (second stop display mode) that triggers the execution of the high expectation effect. ) Changes (changes). That is, the stop symbol change effect is executed after the three effect symbols are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped). Also in such other forms, as in the second embodiment, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the change in the display mode of the symbol element of the stopped display effect symbol (stop symbol) and enhance the interest of the variable effect. Is.

In other forms, the number symbol 801 is an example of the "second symbol element", and the character symbol 802 is an example of the "first symbol element".

Although Examples 1 and 2 and other embodiments have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and each claim is not limited to the scope described in each claim. It is not limited to the wording described in the section, but can be easily replaced by those skilled in the art, and improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art can be added as appropriate.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, whether or not the probability variation function is activated based on whether or not the game ball has passed (passed through V) a specific area in the second big winning opening 35 (V attacker) during the big hit game. The present invention is not limited to this, although an example is shown in which the present invention is applied to a V-probability machine for determining whether or not the invention is applied. For example, the present invention can be applied to a type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “design probability changer”) that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of jackpot symbol. Alternatively, a special area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 and type 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that is controlled to a high probability state until the next big hit occurs by setting "10,000" to the probability variation counter. Although exemplified, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, by setting a value (for example, "100" or "200") at which the high probability state can end without the next big hit occurring in the probability variation counter, the number of times the special figure fluctuation is displayed after the big hit game ends is a predetermined number of times. It is possible to apply the present invention to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “ST machine”) of a type in which a high probability state ends based on the above. Alternatively, it can also be used as a pachinko gaming machine (so-called "fall lottery machine") in which a lottery (so-called "fall lottery") is performed to determine whether or not to end the high-probability state each time the special figure fluctuation display is started in the high-probability state. It is possible to apply the present invention.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment or the like, a control process (so-called “special symbol”) in which the second special symbol hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is preferentially digested over the first special symbol hold (variation display of the first special symbol) is performed. (2 Priority variation) has been adopted, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a control process (so-called “Special Figure 1 priority variation”) in which the first special figure hold is preferentially digested over the second special figure hold. Alternatively, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control process of a control process (so-called “ball entry order (memory order) fluctuation”). In addition, a control process (so-called "Special Figure 1," which executes the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol (digestion of the first special figure hold and digestion of the second special figure hold) in parallel is performed. 2 Simultaneous fluctuation ") may be adopted.

Further, in the above-described embodiment or the like, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) stored in the special figure hold storage unit is read out for the preliminary determination based on the starting ball, and the read acquired random number value (acquired information) is determined. Although it was supposed to be (preliminary determination) (see the process at the time of starting and entering the ball (S209), FIGS. 11, 37, etc.), the method of prior determination is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure hold storage unit, a main control unit or a sub-control unit stores an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on a start-in ball) to be determined in advance. It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the acquired information stored in the storage area (predetermination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information (acquired information stored in another storage area) used for the preliminary determination. Alternatively, instead of preliminarily determining the acquired information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit, the acquired information acquired based on the starting ball may be preliminarily determined. That is, the acquired information may be determined in advance before being stored in the special figure reservation storage unit. In this case, it is not necessary to provide an area for storing the acquired information to be pre-determined separately from the special figure holding storage unit, and it is also necessary to read the acquired information stored in the special figure reserved storage unit for the pre-determination. No.

Further, in the above-mentioned examples and the like, the jackpot probability can be set to a low probability (first probability) or a high probability (second probability) by inactivating / operating the probability fluctuation function, but the type (number) of the jackpot probability is Is not limited to this, and for example, three or more types of probabilities can be set, such as a medium probability (third probability) higher than a low probability (first probability) and lower than a high probability (second probability). May be good. Further, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. , Multiple types of probability conditions that define the relationship between low probability and high probability are provided, and any of the multiple types of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable) when the power of the gaming machine is turned on, for example. May be good.

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Hereinafter, inventions related to the embodiments (Examples, other embodiments) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine provided with a display means for displaying variable display of identification information, and based on the display result of the variable display being a specific display result, a gaming machine capable of performing a special game advantageous to the player can be executed. (See, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-370). In this type of gaming machine, the display result of the variation display is notified to the player depending on the display mode of the identification information that is stopped and displayed (deriving display) via the variation display. Therefore, the player pays attention to the identification information displayed on the display means and proceeds with the game.

In the above-mentioned type of gaming machine, the center of the game is to change and display the identification information aiming at the execution of the special game, but for the player, what is the change display of the identification information without executing the special game? If it is repeated many times, the interest in the game may be diminished and the interest in the game may be reduced.

The present reference invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of sustaining the interest of a game while the variable display of identification information is repeated. ..

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
A variable game execution means capable of executing a variable game in which the identification information is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed,
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined benefit can be given to the player based on the identification information being stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable game.
A mode setting means capable of setting the mode of the variable game, and
Equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production,
The mode setting means can set a first mode or a second mode as the mode.
When the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game, the effect executing means can execute a predetermined effect at the time of the stop display.
The predetermined effect is characterized by having a first predetermined effect that can be executed when the first mode is set and a second predetermined effect that can be executed when the second mode is set. do.

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in a variable game executed when the first mode is set, the first predetermined effect can be executed at the time of the stop display. It becomes. Further, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game executed when the second mode is set, the second predetermined effect different from the first predetermined effect can be executed at the time of the stop display. It becomes. Therefore, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific mode in the variable game, an effect (first predetermined effect or second predetermined effect) according to the mode of the variable game at that time can appear. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the effect when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner while the variable game is repeated, and to maintain the interest of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
The effect executing means can execute the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect between the time when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in the variable game and the time when the predetermined stop display period elapses. It is characterized by being.

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner in a variable game, the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect can be executed during the stop display period. Therefore, it is possible to attract the interest of the player during the stop display period of the non-specific mode. This makes it possible to enhance the interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 described above.
The effect executing means is characterized in that the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect can be continuously executed even after the stop display period elapses and the next variable game is started. ..

According to such a gaming machine, when a predetermined effect (first predetermined effect or second predetermined effect) is executed during the stop display period of the non-specific mode, the next variable game is started after the stop display period elapses. Even after that, the predetermined effect can be continuously executed. Therefore, the predetermined effect is executed over the next variable game. This makes it possible to easily recognize the execution of the predetermined effect (first predetermined effect or second predetermined effect).

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-3 described above.
The first mode and the second mode are modes that can be set after the end of the special game.
The second mode is more advantageous to the player than the first mode.
The effect executing means can execute the same mode effect during the set mode in both the case where the first mode is set and the case where the second mode is set, and the mode. It is characterized in that the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect can be executed during the execution period of the effect.

According to such a gaming machine, a first mode or a second mode is set as a mode of variable gaming after the end of a special game, and the second mode is considered to be more advantageous to the player. Then, the same mode effect is executed in both the case where the first mode is set and the case where the second mode is set, and the above-mentioned first predetermined effect or second predetermined effect is executed during the execution period of the mode effect. The production can be performed. For this reason, the player cannot determine from the mode effect whether the mode of the variable game after the end of the special game is set to the first mode or the second mode, but the identification information is in a non-specific mode. It is possible to determine the mode set at that time through the effect (predetermined effect) when the stop display is displayed. As a result, in the variable game after the end of the special game, it is possible to enhance the interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 described above.
The effect executing means is characterized in that the first predetermined effect can be executed in a manner suggesting that the second mode may be set during the execution period of the mode effect.

According to such a gaming machine, when the first predetermined effect is executed during the execution period of the mode effect, it is possible to suggest the possibility of setting the second mode depending on the mode (content) of the first predetermined effect. Become. Therefore, the player can infer the currently set variable game mode through the first predetermined effect. This makes it possible to further enhance the interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-1 to 1-5 described above.
It is equipped with an acquired information storage means that can store the acquired information acquired based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition.
The variable game execution means can execute the variable game based on the acquired information.
The first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect are characterized in that they are effects that give suggestions regarding the acquired information stored in the acquired information storage means.

According to such a gaming machine, the acquired information acquired when a predetermined condition is satisfied is stored, and the variable gaming is executed based on the acquired information. Then, the above-mentioned first predetermined effect and second predetermined effect function as an effect of suggesting the stored acquired information. Therefore, through the effect (predetermined effect) when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner, it is possible to make a suggestion regarding the variable game based on the acquired information stored at that time. This makes it possible to enhance the interest when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a non-specific manner.

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 1, it is possible to maintain the interest of the game while the variable display of the identification information is repeated.

(Reference Invention 2)
Conventionally, there is widely known a gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined benefit can be given to a player when the result of a hit / fail determination executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result. In this type of gaming machine, it is common to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of symbols are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed based on the result of a hit / fail determination (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2009-95470). ..

However, the variation effect based on the result of the hit / fail determination tends to have a uniform effect mode, and there is room for further improvement in order to enhance the interest of the gaming machine that performs the variation effect.

The present reference invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of variable production.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
A gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined benefit can be given to a player when the result of a hit / fail judgment executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result.
A display means that can display multiple patterns and
Equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production,
The effect executing means can execute a variable effect in which the plurality of symbols are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail determination.
The symbol is composed of at least a first symbol element and a second symbol element.
In the variation effect, when the display mode of the first symbol element included in the stopped-displayed symbol among the plurality of symbols changes, the display mode of the second symbol element included in the stopped-displayed symbol changes.
The stop display mode based on the stop-displayed symbol before the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed, and the stop display mode after the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed. It is characterized in that it is different from the stop display mode according to the stop display pattern.

According to such a gaming machine, in the variable effect executed based on the result of the hit / fail determination, the display of the first symbol element included in the stop-displayed symbol (also referred to as “stop symbol”) among the plurality of symbols. When the mode changes, the display mode of the second symbol element included in the stopped symbol also changes. Then, the stop display mode (also referred to as "previous stop display mode") by the stop symbol before the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed, and the display of the first symbol element and the second symbol element. The stop display mode (also referred to as “later stop display mode”) based on the stop symbol after the mode has changed is configured to be different. Therefore, when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the variation effect, if the display mode of the symbol element included in the stopped symbol is changed, the stop display mode by the symbol once stopped and displayed is changed. As a result, in addition to the symbol that is stopped and displayed via the variable display, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the change in the display mode of the symbol element included in the symbol (stop symbol). It will be possible to enhance the interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above.
The stop display mode includes a first stop display mode and a second stop display mode that is more advantageous to the player than the first stop display mode.
The stop display mode based on the stop-displayed symbol before the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element changes is the first stop display mode.
The stop display mode based on the stop-displayed symbol after the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed is the second stop display mode.

According to such a gaming machine, there are a first stop display mode and a second stop display mode in the stop display mode based on the symbol displayed in the variable effect, and the second stop display mode is more than the first stop display mode. It is said that the stop display mode is more advantageous for the player. When the stop display mode by the stop symbol changes due to the change in the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element, the stop display mode before the change becomes the first stop display mode, and the stop after the change. The display mode is the second stop display mode. Therefore, even if the stop display mode based on the symbol stopped and displayed in the variation effect is the first stop display mode, the display mode of the symbol elements included in the stop symbol constituting the first stop display mode is changed. , It will change to the second stop display mode which is more advantageous than the first stop display mode. This makes it possible to effectively increase the player's interest and expectation for the change in the display mode of the symbol element included in the stopped symbol.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or 2-2 described above.
It has a specific aspect as a stop display mode by the plurality of symbols when the plurality of symbols are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail determination being the specific result.
The effect executing means can execute a specific effect in which the expected degree of the stop display mode based on the plurality of symbols becomes the specific mode is higher than that of a predetermined effect during the variable effect.
It is characterized in that the specific effect can be executed after the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed.

According to such a gaming machine, in the variation effect executed based on the result of the hit / fail determination being a specific result, the stop display mode by a plurality of symbols to be stopped and displayed via the variation display is the specific mode. Then, during the execution of the variable effect, it is possible to execute the specific effect in which the expectation that the stop display mode by the plurality of symbols becomes the specific mode is higher than the predetermined effect, and the specific effect is included in the stopped display display in the variable effect. When the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element changes, the specific effect can be executed after the change. Therefore, when the symbol is stopped and displayed in the variable effect, if the display mode of the symbol element included in the stopped symbol is changed and the specific effect is executed, the expectation of the special game is increased. As a result, it is possible to raise the player's interest and expectation for the execution of the specific effect triggered by the change in the display mode of the symbol element included in the stopped symbol.

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 2, it is possible to enhance the interest of variable production.

(Reference Invention 3)
Conventionally, in a gaming machine that launches a gaming ball toward a gaming area formed on a gaming board to play a game, it is known that the launching direction of the gaming ball is different depending on the gaming state. In this type of gaming machine, when the gaming state changes, it is common to instruct the player to launch the gaming ball according to the changing gaming state (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-252630). See Gazette).

In recent game machines, the production and playability performed during the game are complicated, and for a player who is not accustomed to the game, he / she understands which area of the game area the game ball should be launched to. It may be difficult to do so, and there is a risk that the interest will decline.

The present reference invention 3 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 is
It is a gaming machine that shoots a gaming ball toward the gaming area and plays a game.
A variable game execution means capable of executing a variable game in which the identification information is variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed,
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which a game ball is inserted into a special entrance based on the fact that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable game.
An opening period setting means for setting a predetermined opening period at the start of the special game, and an opening period setting means.
It is provided with an instruction notification executing means capable of executing an instruction notification for instructing the player to launch the game ball toward a predetermined area in the game area.
The special entrance is configured so that a game ball launched toward the predetermined area can enter.
The instruction notification execution means is characterized in that when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the variable game, the instruction notification is executed before the start of the opening period.

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in a variable game and a special game is executed, the special game is executed from before the start of the opening period set at the start of the special game. An instruction notification is executed to instruct the player to launch the game ball toward a predetermined area. Whereas a special game is a game in which a game ball is inserted into a special entrance, the special entrance is configured so that a game ball launched toward a predetermined area of the game area can enter. There is. Therefore, by executing the instruction notification before the start of the opening period of the special game, the player recognizes that the game ball should be launched toward a predetermined area from an early stage before the start of the special game. Therefore, it becomes possible to deal with the entry into the special entrance. As a result, the game ball can be appropriately launched at the start of the special game, and it is possible to prevent the hobby from being deteriorated.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-1 described above.
The instruction notification execution means is characterized in that the instruction notification is executed even after the end of the opening period.

According to such a gaming machine, the instruction notification to launch the gaming ball toward a predetermined area is executed not only before the start of the opening period but also after the end of the opening period. This makes it possible to continuously promote the appropriate launch of the game ball.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-2 described above.
It is characterized in that the mode of the instruction notification executed before the start of the opening period and the mode of the instruction notification executed after the end of the opening period are different.

According to such a gaming machine, the mode of instruction notification executed before the start of the opening period differs from the mode of instruction notification executed after the end of the opening period, so that the mode before the start of the opening period (special game start) It is possible to change the instruction notification from the front) to the end (during the special game). This makes it possible to give instructions according to the situation of the game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 3-1 to 3-3 described above.
The instruction notification execution means is characterized in that when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the variable game, the instruction notification is executed during the stop display period.

According to such a gaming machine, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the variable game, the instruction notification is executed during the stop display period. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the game ball should be launched toward a predetermined area from the time when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 3-4 described above.
The game area is provided with a variable starting port that can change the possibility of entering the game ball.
The variable game executing means can execute the variable game based on the entry of the game ball into the variable starting port.
The variable game has a first game state and a second game state as a game state in which the variable game can be executed.
The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the frequency of entering the gaming ball into the variable starting port is higher than that of the first gaming state.
The identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the variable game executed in the first game state, and the identification information is stopped and displayed in the specific mode in the variable game executed in the second game state. The feature is that the stop display period is different depending on the case.

According to such a gaming machine, there are a first gaming state in which the frequency of entering the gaming ball into the variable starting port, which is a trigger for executing a variable game, and a second gaming state in which the frequency of entering the gaming ball is relatively high. The stop display period is different between the case where the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in one game state and the case where the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode in the second game state. Therefore, it is possible to change the execution period, execution timing, and the like of the instruction notification according to the game state when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific mode. This makes it possible to give instructions according to the game state.

According to the above-mentioned Reference Invention 3, it is possible to prevent the hobby from being lowered.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 3A left game area, 3B right game area, 4 rail member, 5 board lamp, 7 image display device, 7a display screen, 7b effect symbol display area (effect symbol display unit) ), 8 effect design, 9a 1st effect hold, 9b 2nd effect hold, 10 center decoration, 16 game nail, 19 fixed winning device, 20 1st starting port, 21 2nd starting port, 22 variable winning device, 23 Opening and closing member, 30 1st prize opening, 31 1st prize device, 32 opening and closing member, 35 2nd prize opening (V attacker), 36 2nd prize device, 37 opening and closing member, 39 specific area, 40 main display Instrument, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 50 gaming machine frame, 51 front frame, 52 main body frame, 53 outer frame , 60 launch handle, 63a 1st effect button, 63b 2nd effect button, 66 frame lamp, 67 speaker, 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 100 image control board (image) Control unit), 150 movable pieces, 701 image (remaining number of fluctuations image), 702 image (right-handed instruction image), 703 (left-handed instruction image), 801 number pattern, 802 character pattern, 901 image (ally character image), 902 images (enemy character images), 903 images (remaining number of people images), 904 images (enemy character images), 905 images (battle mode end notification image), 906 images (probability change suggestion images).

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of executing a special game in which a predetermined benefit can be given to a player when the result of a hit / fail judgment executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition is a specific result.
A display means that can display multiple patterns and
Equipped with a production execution means that can execute the production ,
Before Symbol symbol is configured to include at least a first symbol element and the second symbol element,
The effect executing means is
Based on the result of the hit / fail determination, it is possible to execute a variable effect in which the plurality of symbols are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed.
The spruce during the period from the start of the variation effect one to be executed based on the result of determination to the end, the plurality of the first pattern element and the included in the stop symbols stopped and displayed through the variable display of the symbols display mode of the display mode is changed and then the second symbol elements of the first symbol element of the second pattern element are possible perform the change effect to change,
In the change effect, the stop display mode by the stop symbol before the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element is changed, and the display mode of the first symbol element and the second symbol element are changed. A gaming machine characterized in that the stop display mode according to the later stop symbol is different from that of the later stop display mode. In the one variation effect, there is a specific aspect as a stop display mode by the plurality of symbols when the plurality of symbols are variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed.
In the one variation effect, the plurality of symbols are configured to be variablely displayed and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined stop order.
From the start to the end of the one variation effect, the stop display mode by the stop symbol is the stop display mode when the symbol other than the symbol whose stop order is the last among the plurality of symbols is stopped and displayed through the variation display. The claim is characterized in that, in the case of the reach mode constituting the specific mode, the first symbol element and the second symbol element included in the stop symbol constituting the reach mode can be changed by executing the change effect. The gaming machine according to 1.

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