JP7010477B2 - 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, a gaming machine that shoots a gaming ball toward a gaming board to play a game is provided with a plurality of entrances through which the gaming ball flowing down the gaming board can enter. There are various entrances such as a start opening that triggers the execution of a hit / fail judgment, a large prize opening that allows a ball to be entered based on a specific result such as a big hit, and other general prize openings. There is something. In a gaming machine provided with such a ball entry slot, there is known to execute an effect of displaying the number of prize balls acquired by the player when the game ball enters the large winning slot (for example, Patent Document 1). See).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-221113

However, there is a problem that many of the productions that are performed when the ball enters a ball entrance such as a large winning opening are conventional, and the production effect cannot be sufficiently obtained.

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 effect of a production performed when a ball enters a ball entrance. It is in.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of means 1 is
It is a gaming machine that shoots gaming balls on the gaming board to play games.
A plurality of entrances where a game ball flowing down the game board can enter, and
An effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
A variable display that can display identification information in a variable manner,
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the identification information that is variablely displayed on the variable display and displayed as a stop in a specific mode.
An information display that can display predetermined information and
It is provided with an illumination member provided at a predetermined portion on the game board side .
The plurality of entrances include a variable entrance that allows a game ball to enter during the special game.
The illumination member is configured to include a first light source capable of emitting light from the variable entry port to the information display.
The effect executing means can execute a first light emitting effect of causing the first light source to emit light from the variable entrance to the information display based on the ball entering the variable ball entrance during the special game . At the same time , the gist is that it is possible to execute the first information display effect of displaying the information based on the ball entering the variable ball entry port on the information display, following the first light source effect.

According to such a gaming machine, during a special game, a series of entrances by a first light emission effect and a first information display effect based on the entry of a game ball into a variable entry slot among a plurality of entry openings. Ball production becomes feasible. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by making the effect performed when the ball enters the entrance during the special game as an impactful effect.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine of means 1 described above.
The plurality of ball entry ports include a non-variable ball entry port provided in the vicinity of the variable ball entry port.
The illumination member is further configured to include a second light source capable of emitting light from the non-variable ball inlet to the information display.
The effect executing means executes a second light emitting effect of causing the second light source to emit light from the non-variable ball entrance to the information display based on the ball entering the non-variable ball entrance during the special game. In addition to being possible, the gist is that it is possible to execute the second information display effect of displaying the information based on the ball entering the non-variable ball entry port on the information display following the second light source effect. do.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect performed by entering the ball into the entrance during the special game .

According to the above invention, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect performed when the ball enters the ball entrance.

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 winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, and (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the start ball entry processing. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a hit / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of 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 a prize ball number display effect processing. (A) is an explanatory diagram of a main part showing an aspect of a light emitting effect triggered by the entry of a game ball into the first large winning opening, and (b) is an explanatory view of a game ball entering the right general winning opening. It is a main part explanatory drawing which shows one aspect of the light emitting effect as an opportunity. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis processing of Example 2.

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is detachably configured from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows a state in which the 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. Above the upper plate 61 in the front frame 51, a viewing window is provided so that the surface (game board surface) of the game board 2 can be visually recognized from the outside with the front frame 51 closed. This viewing window is composed of a transparent glass plate, and the player is arranged through the viewing window (glass plate) in the game area 3 described later formed on the surface of the game board 2 or on the back side of the game board 2. Image display device 7 You can see the display contents and the like. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively referred to as these two effect buttons) that the player can operate during the execution of the game effect executed as the game progresses. It is also simply referred to as "directing button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the game situation, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the game situation. A speaker 67 or the like capable of emitting is also provided. An LED is used for the frame lamp 66.

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

The game board 2 is configured by using a transparent plate made of a transparent synthetic resin such as acrylic or polycarbonate. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a transparent plate is attached to a rectangular base member made of resin. The game board 2 is also referred to as a "transparent game board". As shown in FIG. 3, on the surface (board surface) of the game board 2 (transparent game board), a substantially arc-shaped rail portion 4 for guiding the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 is provided. Inside the rail portion 4, a gaming region 3 is formed in which a gaming ball guided by the rail portion 4 (that is, a launched gaming ball) can flow down. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3, and a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail portion 4. The ball return prevention piece 6 is for preventing the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side.

Further, the game board 2 has an opening in the center thereof, and the display screen 7a (also referred to as a “display unit”) of the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the opening. The image display device 7 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and the display screen 7a is arranged on the back surface side of the game board so as to face the opening of the game board 2. On the display screen 7a (display unit) of the image display device 7, the effect symbol 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) is displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as “effect symbol display unit”). ) Is provided. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. As a mode of variable display, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction, left / right, diagonal direction, etc. In this embodiment, in principle, the scroll display is performed in the vertical direction. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). ..

The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R of this embodiment are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9". Depending on the combination of the left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that are stopped and displayed 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 display result of the variation display of the first special symbol to be displayed, and the display result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "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 stop order of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R that are variablely displayed is, in principle, "left → right → middle". It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". In addition, the normal symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" and "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special diagram 2" and "second special symbol". ".

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. .. In addition, in the case of a small hit, the effect symbol may be stopped and displayed with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as a "small hit effect 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 random 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 does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

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

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to the game effect (effect pattern game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, the hit game effect executed along with the hit game and the demo effect for waiting for customers are displayed. Etc. are displayed. In addition, in the production pattern game production and the like, in addition to the production symbols such as numbers, various production images other than the production symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, there is a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays the first effect hold 9a according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later. A second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) for displaying the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second special figure hold described later is provided. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second display on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4), which will be described later. The number of stored second special figure hold displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

In the vicinity of the center of the game board 2 (game area 3) and in front of the image display device 7 (front side), the center decorative body 10 surrounds the display screen 7a (effect pattern display unit and background display unit). It is provided. The center decorative body 10 has an opening in the center so that the display screen 7a (display unit) of the image display device 7 facing the opening of the game board 2 can be visually recognized, and the lower portion (opening) of the center decorative body 10 is open. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided at the lower portion). Further, a hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion (left portion of the opening) of the center decoration body 10. The center decorative body 10 of this embodiment is configured as a transparent resin part having translucency, including the stage portion 11 and the warp portion 12. As a result, a sense of unity (a sense of unity) with the transparent game board (game board 2) can be obtained. 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 the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, on the upper part of the center decorative body 10, a decorative member 13 in the shape of a character, a figure, or the like incorporating an illuminated member such as an LED that can be turned on according to the game state is arranged.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that can be operated along with the game effect is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, and the movable decorative member 14 is movable. The decorative member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member becomes visible. As a result, the player has a high expectation for hitting. Further, an information display 17 composed of a 5-digit 7-segment display is provided on the lower right side of the center decoration body 10 (lower right side of the central opening) and on the front side of the stage portion 11. The information display 17 mainly displays information related to the entry of the game ball into the first big winning opening 30 or the like, which will be described later, and specifically, the first information display during a special game such as a big hit game. It is possible to display the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry into the large prize opening 30 or the like. Further, the information display 17 can also display information (notice information) related to the variation display and the variation display to be executed later when the variation display of the symbol (identification information) is performed.

Here, the effect hold display areas 9c and 9d capable of displaying the effect hold 9a and 9b according to the special figure hold are also referred to as "effect hold display means", and various effect images according to the game situation are displayed. The image display device 7 capable of performing an effect display (display effect) by displaying the image is also referred to as an "effect display means" or a "display effect means", and performs a movable effect by operating along with the game effect. The movable decorative member 14 that can be made is also referred to as a "movable effect means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be a "movable effect means". In addition, the speaker 67 that can produce sound by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the situation of the game is also called "sound production means", and emits various lights according to the situation of the game. The board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66, and the decorative member 13 capable of producing a light effect by emitting light are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to these board lamps 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the firing handle 60 have built-in illuminated members such as LEDs as in the decorative member 13, and the action of the illuminated members makes it possible to play a game. When it lights up or blinks accordingly, these effect buttons 63 and the firing handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Further, these "effect holding display means", "effect display means" (display effect means), "movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light effect means" are also collectively referred to as "effect means".

Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3 (below the opening of the game board 2), a non-variable first starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball (the size of the game ball receiving port) does not change. A fixed winning device 19 including 20 is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable second starting port 21 (also referred to as a "variable starting port" or a "variable ball entering port") is provided, which changes the ease of entering the game ball. A 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.

The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first aspect (closed state) to the second aspect (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first aspect. be. That is, the movable member 23 changes the possibility of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 by performing a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation). The movable member 23 is driven by a second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the present embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. .. The second starting port 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is closed, as long as it is more difficult for the game ball to enter when the movable 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 start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 provided with a first big winning opening 30 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member 32 attached to a base 31b for mounting the first prize-winning device 31 from the front side of the game board 2 so as to be tiltable in the front-rear direction while supporting the lower side. ing. When the opening / closing member 32 performs a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation), the possibility of the game ball entering the first special winning opening 30 can be changed, and the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. However, it is possible to enter the game ball into the first prize opening 30. That is, the first big winning device 31 (the first big winning opening 30) is in a state where the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. It is possible to change to (open state). The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The base 31b surrounding the first large winning opening 30 is configured as a transparent resin part having translucency. As a result, a sense of unity (a sense of unity) with the transparent game board (game board 2) can be obtained.

Further, in the upper right part of the center decorative body 10 (lower right part of the opening) above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, the second large winning opening 35 (also referred to as “second variable entry opening”). A second prize-winning device 36 provided with.) Is provided. The second large winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (blade member) 37, and the opening / closing member 37 can perform a predetermined operation (opening / closing operation) to allow the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 35. The nature can be changed, and the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 35 only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second big winning device 36 (the second big winning opening 35) has an inaccessible state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter and an entry in which the game ball can enter due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. It can be changed to a ball-enabled state (open state). The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5).

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

A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is opened. The normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner as the symbol hit / fail judgment is executed, and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol hit / miss 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 general winning opening is configured as a non-variable entry opening in which the size of the game ball entrance does not change. The first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the first major winning opening 30, the second major winning opening 35, and the general winning opening 27 are each entry openings that trigger the payout of prize balls, and each entry is made. When a game ball enters the mouth, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) are paid out at each entrance. Specifically, the number of prize balls in the first starting port 20 is "4", the number of prize balls in the second starting port 21 is "2", and the number of prize balls in the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35. Is "15", and the number of prize balls in the general winning opening 27 is "10".

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

Further, the game board 2 (transparent game board) is provided with a board lamp 5 (see FIG. 5) that emits various lights according to the game situation to decorate the game area 3. The board lamp 5 (also referred to as “illumination member”) of this embodiment is composed of an LED substrate on which a plurality of LED chips (light sources) are mounted. The LED board is provided at a predetermined portion on the back side of the game board 2 so that the mounting surface of the LED chip (also simply referred to as “LED”) faces from the back side (rear side) to the front side (front side) of the game board 2. ing. Specifically, for example, the LED board may be attached to a predetermined board fixing portion (not shown) provided on the back side of the game board 2, or the LED board may be attached to the back side (rear) of the base 31b of the first prize-winning device 31. It is provided by a known general mounting (assembly) mode such as assembling. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, below the center of the game board 2, the left region 3L around the three left general winning openings 27, and the periphery of the first starting opening 20 and the second starting opening 21. When divided into the middle region 3C, which is the middle region 3C, and the right region 3R, which is the periphery of the first large winning opening 30 and the right general winning opening 27, it is within the range of each region 3L, 3C, 3R (in the broken line in FIG. 3). The LED (LED substrate) is arranged so that the illumination can be applied within the range shown). As described above, the details of the effect by the illumination member (LED) in the lower part of the game area 3 will be described later. The LED substrate can be arranged in a place other than the place shown in this embodiment.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination. In this embodiment, two types of jackpots, "15R 5th jackpot" and "15R 6th jackpot", are provided as a result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination (see FIG. 8), and the second special symbol display. The LED of the device 41b can take a display mode according to each of the big hits. For example, when the result of the second special symbol hit / fail determination is the fifth big hit (15R big hit), the three LEDs of "abd" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R fifth big hit symbol). When the 6th big hit (15R big hit) is reached, the 3 LEDs of "abc" are turned on and the rest are turned off (15R 6th big hit symbol). In addition, when the second small hit is reached, the four LEDs of "cdeh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (second small hit symbol). In addition, when it comes off, the two LEDs of "eh" are turned on and the rest are turned off (off symbol).

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

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

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

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

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

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol variable for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the 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 a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment depending on the lighting mode thereof. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. The information is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. The number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit is limited to a predetermined number, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4". The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine 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 determine 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.

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" and also referred to as a "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and controls related to the payout of the game ball. It controls the display of the payout control board 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”), the image display device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, the effect 2 special figure hold display 103b, and the like. It includes an image control board 100 (image control unit) and the like.

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

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

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

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 49a is provided in a non-specific area (not shown) in the second large winning opening 35, and is a game that has passed through the non-specific area among the game balls that have entered the second large winning opening 35. It detects a ball (that is, a game ball that has not passed through the specific area 39). The general winning opening sensor 27a detects a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 27, and is provided with one left and right general winning opening 27 for each of the left and right general winning openings 27, and the game that has entered the left general winning opening 27. It is divided into one that detects a ball (left general winning opening sensor 27a) and one that detects a game ball that has entered the right general winning opening 27 (right general winning opening sensor 27a). In this embodiment, since three left general winning openings 27 are provided, one general winning opening sensor 27a is provided for each of the three left general winning openings 27, and three left general winning openings 27 are provided. When a ball is entered in any of the general winning openings, the game ball is detected by one general winning opening sensor 27a.

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

Further, on the main control board 80, a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol 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. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

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

The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls 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 switch 114 detects the player's contact with the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 rotates the launch handle 60. Detect the amount. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In this embodiment, the number of game balls that the launcher 112 can continuously launch by driving the launch motor 113 is about 100 in one minute.

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

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

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect control means (effect execution means) that controls various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding effect device, member, or the like (effect means). ..

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

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display 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, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold display 103a is displayed by the hold number displayed in the 1st effect hold display area 9c and the 1st special figure hold display 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode indicating the same number of holdings as the number of holdings to be held. Further, the effect second special figure hold display 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold display 43b. Be controlled. This may display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it is possible that a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

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

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. , The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in this 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 (determination means) related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing". When the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41, and when it is "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. , When "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in the opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. A special game executed as a big hit is also called a "big hit game", and a special game executed as a small hit is also called a "small hit game". It also refers to both big hit games and small hit games, and is also simply called "hit games".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It should be noted that a jackpot in which a V round is executed in a mode in which the possibility of passing a game ball to a specific area 39 (V passage possibility) is extremely high is also referred to as a "V-passing planned jackpot", and the "V-passing scheduled jackpot". Can be said to be a "probability change jackpot". Further, a jackpot in which a V round is executed in a mode in which the possibility of passing through V is extremely low is also referred to as a "big hit scheduled to pass through V", and the "big hit scheduled to pass through V" can be said to be substantially a "non-probability variable jackpot". ..

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

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

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

The probability of distribution to each jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 15R second jackpot, 30% for the 15R third jackpot, and 2R first. The 4 jackpots are 10% (see the random number column for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). On the other hand, the jackpot in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is 80% for the 15R 5th jackpot and 20% for the 15R 6th jackpot (random numbers for determining the jackpot type in FIG. 6). See column). It can be said that this distribution probability represents the possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the big hit game, that is, the probability of becoming a high probability state, and the high base state in which the open extension function described later is activated. It can be said that it represents the probability of becoming.

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

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

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, rather than being a big hit in the first special symbol winning / failing determination (big hit lottery of the first special symbol) performed by the game ball entering the first starting port 20. A big hit in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (big hit lottery of the second special symbol) performed when a game ball enters the second starting port 21 is compared with a case where a big hit is made in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment. , The probability of becoming a high probability state, the probability of becoming a high base state, and the possibility of winning a prize ball for 15R are high. That is, the case where the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit is set to be more likely to be advantageous to the player than the case where the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit. 2 It is highly possible that the variable display of the special symbol works more favorably for the player than the variable display of the first special symbol. Therefore, the player will play the game in anticipation of entering the second starting port 21. This is particularly remarkable during the operation of the open extension function (high base state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases. The above-mentioned distribution probability is an example, and can be arbitrarily set in consideration of playability, specifications, and the like.

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

Here, as the mode of the stop display of the special symbol, the big hit symbol is also referred to as "specific mode" or "specific display result", and the small hit symbol is also referred to as "predetermined mode" or "predetermined display result". The design is also referred to as "non-specific mode" or "non-specific display result". Further, the jackpot symbol (15R 3rd jackpot symbol, 2R 4th jackpot symbol in the low base state) that does not trigger the setting of the high base state is also referred to as "first specific mode" or "first specific display result". The jackpot symbol (15R 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th jackpot symbol, 2R 4th jackpot symbol in the high base state) that triggers the setting of the high base state is referred to as the "second specific mode" or "second". Also called "specific display result". In addition, as a gaming state when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a gaming state in which the opening extension function does not operate (low base state) is also referred to as a "first gaming state", and a gaming state in which the opening extension function operates (high base). The state) is also referred to as a "second game state".

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is determined based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and when a big hit occurs. The determination of the jackpot type is performed based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining symbol "and" information for determining symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 629", and the random number for determining the jackpot type takes a value in the range of "0 to 99". In addition, the random numbers (acquisition information) acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20 and the second starting port 21 include a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, a random number for determining the jackpot type, and a "variable pattern random number". (Also called "variation pattern information".) ". The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time, and takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each function of the probability variation function for a special symbol, the probability variation function for a normal symbol, the variation time shortening function, and the open extension function is activated or inactive. ing. For special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the state in which the probability fluctuation function is activated is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not activated is also referred to as a "normal state (also referred to as a" low probability state "". ) ”. In the high probability state, the probability of being determined as a big hit in the special symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the normal state, the hit / fail judgment is made using the hit judgment table for the normal state, and in the high probability state, the value of the random number for the special symbol hit / fail judgment to be judged as a big hit is larger than that in the normal state. A hit / fail judgment is made using the judgment table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol is activated, the probability that the display result of the variation display of the special symbol becomes a big hit (the stop symbol becomes a jackpot symbol) becomes higher than when it is not activated.

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

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

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

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number 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 (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of fired balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is also referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is also referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it is sufficient that the second starting port 21 is easily opened (the frequency of 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 end of the jackpot game in the case of the 15R first and fifth jackpots is special if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The symbol is in a high-probability state and a special symbol is in a time-saving state and a high base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this example) or the big hit game is executed as a big hit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the low probability low base state in which the small hit game and the big hit game are not performed, this low probability low base state is referred to as the "normal game state" or. It can be regarded as a "normal state", and a game (design variable game) in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a "normal game". On the other hand, the high-accuracy high-base state and the low-accuracy high-base state are more advantageous to the player than the low-accuracy low-base state. "Or" special state ", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in that state can be regarded as a" special 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 the mouth 35), the big hit game can be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the big hit game is performed. Can be regarded as a "special game state".

Furthermore, although the small hit game is not as good as the big hit game, it is possible to obtain a prize ball by entering the game ball into the big prize opening (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35). Can be said to be a game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game. Therefore, the small hit game can also be regarded as a "special game", and the game state in which the small hit game is performed can also be regarded as a "special game state". In addition, in order to distinguish between the special game as a big hit game and the special game as a small hit game, the special game as a small hit game can be regarded as a "small profit special game".

Further, the low base state such as the low probability low base state and the high probability low base state is a state in which the game ball is made to enter the left game area 3A by left-handed striking as described above, and the game is advanced. Can be regarded as a "left-handed state". On the other hand, a hit game (big hit game) aiming at a high base state such as a low accuracy high base state or a high accuracy high base state and a game ball entering a big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35). , Small hit game) is a state in which the game ball is made to enter the right game area 3B by right-handed as described above and the game is advanced. It can be regarded as a "state". Further, as described above, in the high base state (right-handed state), the second starting port 21 is more likely to be opened than in the low base state (left-handed state), and the second starting port 21 is more easily opened than the first starting port 20. It is easier for the game ball to enter the ball, and the game ball enters the second starting port 21 rather than a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20. It is set so that a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol based on the entry of the ball is more likely to be advantageous to the player. From this, the left-handed state can be regarded as a "normal game state" or a "normal state", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a "normal game". Further, the right-handed state can be regarded as a "special game state" or a "special state", and a game in which a special symbol is variablely displayed in the state can be regarded as a "special game".

In addition, the high-probability low-base state is the same as the low-probability low-base state in that both are in the low-probability state, but in the high-probability state, the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is activated to display the fluctuation of the special symbol. Since the probability that the result will be a big hit is higher than the low probability state, the high probability low base state can also be regarded as a "special game state" or a "special state", and the game in which the special symbol is variablely displayed in that state. Can also be regarded as a "special game".

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

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one 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 commands to be output here include, for example, the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the information on the fluctuation pattern, etc. Information ”), information on the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls (number of prize balls) (also referred to as“ prize ball information ”), and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

In the input processing (S202) performed after the output processing (S201), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. 30a, 2nd large winning opening sensor 35a, general winning opening sensor 27a, etc.) reads the detection signal, and RAMs the entry information (entry command) and prize ball information (prize ball payout command) corresponding to the detection. Store in the output buffer of. When the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a detects a game ball, the start ball entry information (start entry) corresponding to each start port is performed by the start ball entry time processing (S205) described later. The ball command) is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as the lower plate full data. The ball entry command is a command (sub control system command) that is output (transmitted) to the sub control board 90, and the prize ball payout command is a command that is output (transmitted) to the payout control board 110. (Payout control system command).

Here, the prize ball payout command is a payout control board 110 (payout control) for paying out the game ball (prize ball) based on the entry of the game ball into various entrances provided in the game area 3 (on the game board surface). This is a command for instructing the unit), and usually one prize ball payout command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM for each detection of one game ball by various sensors such as a start opening sensor and a large winning opening sensor. The prize ball payout command of this embodiment includes a "prize ball 2 payout command" for instructing the payout of two prize balls and a "prize ball 10 payout command" for instructing the payout of 10 prize balls. There are multiple types of commands according to the number of game balls (number of prize balls) that can be paid out as balls. Specifically, 15 types of "prize ball 1 payout command" to "prize ball 15 payout command" ( There are 15) commands. Therefore, for example, when the detection signal of the first start port sensor 20a is input, the "prize ball 4 payout command" is input, and when the detection signal of the second start port sensor 21a is input, the "prize ball 4 is paid out". 2 payout command ”,“ prize ball 15 payout command ”when the detection signal of the large prize opening sensors 30a and 35a is input, and“ prize ball 10 payout ”when the detection signal of the general winning opening sensor 27a is input. Each "command" is stored in the output buffer. Also, if the detection signals for multiple sensors are input at the same time, or if there are multiple detection signal inputs for one sensor at the same time, the total number of prize balls based on those multiple inputs. The prize ball payout command according to the above is stored in the output buffer. Specifically, for example, when the detection signal of the first starting port sensor 20a (number of prize balls "4") and the detection signal of the general winning port sensor 27a (number of prize balls "10") are input at the same time. Is stored in the output buffer of the "prize ball 14 payout command", and if the detection signal (prize ball number "15") of the first large winning opening sensor 30a is input twice at the same time, two "prize" The ball 15 payout command ”is stored in the output buffer. However, when a plurality of inputs are at the same time, individual prize ball payout commands corresponding to the respective inputs may be stored in the output buffer.

Further, the entry command is to transmit the type of the entry port into which the game ball has entered among the various entry openings provided in the game area 3 (on the game board surface) to the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). For each detection of one game ball by various sensors such as a start opening sensor and a large winning opening sensor, one entry command corresponding to the type of entry opening is stored in the output buffer of the RAM. The ball entry command of this embodiment includes a first start ball entry command corresponding to the case where the first start port sensor 20a detects a game ball, and a second start ball entry command corresponding to the case where the second start port sensor 21a detects a game ball. 2 Start ball entry command, 1st big prize opening command corresponding to the case where the 1st big winning opening sensor 30a detects a game ball, 2nd big winning opening command corresponding to the case where the 2nd big winning opening sensor 35a detects a game ball Two major winning opening command, left general winning opening sensor 27a corresponding to the case of detecting a game ball Left general winning opening entry command and right general winning opening sensor 27a corresponding to the case of detecting a game ball Right general There are a total of 6 types of commands, including the winning opening ball entry command. Therefore, for example, when the detection signal of the first start port sensor 20a is input, the "first start entry command" is input, and when the detection signal of the second start port sensor 21a is input, the "first". 2 Start ball entry command ”, when the detection signal of the 1st big prize opening sensor 30a was input,“ 1st big winning opening ball entry command ”, the detection signal of the 2nd big winning opening sensor 35a was input. In that case, the "second major winning opening ball entry command" is stored in the output buffer, and when the detection signal of the right general winning opening sensor 27a is input, the "right general winning opening entry ball command" is stored in the output buffer.

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

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

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

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

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

Next, 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 second special figure reserved storage unit 85b.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The processing of S321 to S323 is the same as that of S316 to S318 described above for the special figure 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquisition information) acquired by the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the start port sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special figure hold storage unit is read (S321). Pre-judgment is performed on the read random number value (S322). The pre-judgment (holding look-ahead) of S322 is performed prior to the hit / fail judgment (S1603, S1609) in the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1207) described later. Then, the command data including the game information related to this prior determination is generated as the special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). In addition, the preliminary determination may be performed not only for a big hit but also for a small hit.

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

[Usu-zu operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 14 after the start-in ball game process (S206). In the normal figure operation process (S207), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The processing (S406) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The operation status of the normal diagram is "1" by default.

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

[Ordinary symbol hit / fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read (S601). .. Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (C), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail determination based on "0" to "239"), it is determined whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, when it is determined in S602 that the time reduction flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time reduction state (NO in S602), the table for the non-time reduction state (hit) among the normal symbol hit determination tables shown in FIG. 8 (C). Based on the low-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be a mistake (NO in S605), a stop display is displayed. Determine the out-of-order normal symbol (out-of-normal symbol) (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. 17, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S207) after the normal figure operation process (S206). As shown in FIG. 21, in the special figure operation process (S207), the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the big prize device (the first big prize device 31 and the second big prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and they are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. When the special symbol operation status is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the special symbol operation status is "2" (NO in S1101, YES in S1103). When the special symbol operation status is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105) during special symbol change processing (S1104), special symbol confirmation processing (S1106), special symbol operation status is "4". When (NO for S1101, S1103, S1105 respectively, YES for S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a big hit game, and when the special figure operation status is "5" (S1101, S1103, All of S1105 and S1107 are NO), and special electric accessory processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed respectively. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

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

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

[Special Figure 2 Win / Fail Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, it corresponds to the lowest area of the special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first item of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the hit judgment table for the normal state (the jackpot judgment value is "3"" in the hit judgment table (see FIG. 8A). , "397". The jackpot probability "1/315") makes a winning / failing determination (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 jackpot judgment table for the high probability state in the hit determination table (see FIG. 8A) (S1309). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449", It is set to "503" (big hit probability "1/63").

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

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

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

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit / fail determination (S1303, S1309) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not matches any of the small hit determination values "101" to "105" (FIG. 8 (A)). See. Small hit probability "1/126"). Then, when it is determined that it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1305), the off-design is determined (S1308), and the process is completed. That is, if the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1309) is neither a "big hit" nor a "small hit", the result is "missing". On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the small hit flag is turned ON (S1307), and the process is performed. Finish. In addition, a random number for determining whether or not it is a small hit may be provided separately from the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct.

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

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

Also, if the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it means that it is neither a big hit nor a small hit. In this case, is the number of reserved 2nd special symbols "1" or "2"? Judge whether or not (S1406). 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 S1406 that the number of holdings is "1" or "2" (YES in S1406), the first holding number deviation table in the non-time saving state (non-time saving among the fluctuation pattern tables shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the state, the deviation, and the portion corresponding to the number of reserved balls “1, 2” (S1407). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P5 to P8 is selected.

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

Further, in the above-mentioned S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the reduced working hours state (YES in S1401), it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1410 in FIG. 25). Then, when it is determined that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1410), the variation pattern is referred to in the time-saving state medium 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) (S1411). As described above, this process is a variation pattern selection process for the special figure 2, and since there is only a 15R fifth big hit (long hit) in the big hit won in the lottery of the special figure 2 (FIG. 6). (See), in S1411, the variation pattern P13 or P14 corresponding to the long hit is selected.

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

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

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

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

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003", the address. Shift to the "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the second special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). 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) in the special symbol standby process (S1102) shown in FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

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

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

However, since this process is related to the special figure 1, in the S1601, 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. Further, in the type determination of the jackpot in S1610, any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, the 15R third jackpot, and the 2R fourth jackpot may be determined (FIG. 8B). As shown in the column of the first special symbol (special figure 1) in FIG. 8B, the distribution rate of each jackpot is 40% for the 15R first jackpot, 20% for the 15R second jackpot, and 15R third jackpot. Is 30%, and the 2R 4th jackpot is 10%. When it is determined that any of the 15R first jackpot, the 15R second jackpot, and the 15R third jackpot is determined by the type determination of the jackpot, the long hit flag is turned ON as the jackpot flag in S1612. On the other hand, when it is determined that the 2R 4th big hit, the short hit flag is turned ON as the big hit flag in S1612.

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, when it is determined in S1713 that it is not a 15R big hit (NO in S1713), that is, when it is a 2R 4th big hit (short hit), the 2R big hit table in the time saving state (time saving among the variation pattern tables shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the state and the part corresponding to the short hit (S1715). Specifically, the variation pattern P15 is selected.

In the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process, after the variation pattern is selected, other processes (S1705, FIG. 29) are performed to finish this process. In other processing (S1705), a variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern (variation pattern specification command corresponding to Special Figure 1) is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 1 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S1802). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth 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) of FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here, at the timing when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a and the V flag is turned ON, the game state display 46 is set to a predetermined display mode, and the game state after the big hit game ends becomes a high probability state. Is notified. 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, when the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the big hit game and the V flag is turned ON, the display mode of "a1 ■ a2 ■ a3 ■" is set. 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 (S208) described later, the V flag is turned on only when the V passage (passage of the game ball to the specific area 39) is detected during the V valid period, and the V flag is turned on outside the V valid period (V invalid period). The V flag is not turned on when the V passage is detected in (middle). When the V flag is ON, the probability variation flag is ON, that is, the game state after the big hit game is set to the high probability state (see the game state setting process described later). By doing so, the V flag is not turned on based on the passage of V due to fraudulent activity, that is, the V flag is not illegally set to the high probability state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In each of the high-accuracy high-base state, the low-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state, the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner 100 times, and the next big hit occurs. It ends when it is established.

Further, the process (S2209) for determining whether the game state before the start of the big hit game related to the 2R 4th big hit is the time saving state is performed by checking the operating state of the time saving function and the high base function before and after the big hit game. This is to make it the same as the state (condition) when the above occurs. If these operating states are different between the case of the 2R 4th big hit and the case of the small hit, even if it is difficult to recognize which hit is due to the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the subsequent gaming state (time saving function and time saving function and This is because it is possible to easily determine which hit is due to the operating state of the high base function). This makes it difficult to distinguish between the 2R 4th big hit and the small hit by the opening pattern of the big winning opening, and also by the operating state of the time saving function and the high base generation function after that.

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

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

If the second big winning opening 35 is open in S2302 (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the second big winning opening 35 during the two opening, that is, the game ball entered in the two opening. It is determined whether or not the total number of all balls has reached the specified maximum number of balls (10 in this embodiment) (S2306). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is time to close the 2nd prize opening 35, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the 2nd prize opening 35 (FIG. 6). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S2307). Then, if the opening time of the second prize opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the process is completed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 46. 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). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 39 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter reset are performed.

Next, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are normal (S4002). If it is determined that the contents of the RAM are not normal (no abnormality) (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 it is determined that the contents of the RAM are normal (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. It should be noted that the processes of S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that. Further, in this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 91 also performs the same processing as the power supply cutoff monitoring process (S210) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. 11, and the power supply cutoff signal is turned on due to a power failure or the like. Then, the data related to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, the data related to the effect control when a power failure such as a power failure occurs is backed up. Therefore, unless the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003) when the power is turned on (when the power is restored) after the power is turned off due to a power failure or the like, the effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 is performed. The state of is restored to the state before the power failure occurred.

Next, 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 random numbers for determining the variable effect that determine the mode (variable effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, random numbers for determining the advance notice effect that determines the advance notice effect, and effect symbol determination that determines the effect symbol. There are random numbers etc. 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 fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern, which will be described later, is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer (also referred to as “sub-output buffer”) in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the voice control board 106, and the voice control board 106. It is transmitted to the lamp 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 associated with the big hit game and the small hit game, etc.). The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed. By executing these control processes, display control of the effect symbols and the like executed on the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) of the image display device 7, lighting control of various lamps, and operation of the movable decorative member are performed. It is possible to control and control the audio output from the speaker.

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 40, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is an external INT input of the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the input has been made to the unit (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 2 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 41, in the 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). .. Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) that outputs the lamp data (LED drive data) created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later and the drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) are output. Drive data output processing (S4203) and. The drive data of the movable decorative member 14 is also created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204). The lamp data and the drive data are output to the lamp control board 107, whereby the lamps and the movable decorative member (movable accessory) connected to the lamp control board 107 are driven.

[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).

In this embodiment, as described above, the prize ball number display effect is performed to display the number of prize balls based on the entry of the game ball into the first big prize opening 30 or the like on the information display 17 during the big hit game. However, in accordance with the execution of this prize ball number display effect, the board lamp 5 (LED, lighting member) provided in the lower part of the game area 3 (left area 3L, middle area 3C, right area 3R) is set. The effect of emitting light (also referred to as "light emission effect") is to be performed. An effect pattern related to this light emission effect (also referred to as "light emission effect pattern") is set in the prize ball number display effect process (S4413) described later, and in S4305, a lamp based on the set light emission effect pattern is set. Data (LED drive data) is also created. The board lamp 5 (illumination member) provided in the lower part of the game area 3 (left area 3L, middle area 3C, right area 3R) is also referred to as a “board LED”.

[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 a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in the shift memory format. For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the reserved ball number "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way can be used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the reserved storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

Next, in S4401, it is determined whether or not the variation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and when it is determined that the variation start command has been received (YES in S4401), the variation effect start process (YES) described later (S). S4402) is performed to shift to the processing of S4406, and if it is determined that the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4401), the processing shifts to S4406 without performing the fluctuation effect start processing. In S4406, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4406), and if it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4406), the effect symbol 8 is stopped and displayed to produce the variation. Performs variable effect end processing (S4407). In the variation effect end process (S4407), a variation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect symbol 8 and ending the variation effect is set in the sub-output buffer. When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 changes the effect symbol 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The stop display is displayed, and the variable effect (effect pattern game effect) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4406 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4406), the process shifts to the processing of S4408 without performing the fluctuation effect end processing. The variable effect refers to various effects performed according to the variable display of the special symbol.

Next, the S4408 determines whether or not a jackpot game-related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4408). Here, the jackpot game-related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing the jackpot game, and in this embodiment, the opening command transmitted at the start of the jackpot game (occurrence of jackpot), The round start command sent at the start of the round, the round end command sent at the end of the round, and the ending command sent at the end of the jackpot game are applicable. The S4408 determines whether or not any of these jackpot game-related commands has been received, and if it has been received (YES in S4408), the jackpot game-related production process (S4409) is performed, and the process shifts to the S4412 process. However, if it has not been received (NO in S4408), it shifts to the processing of S4412 without performing the jackpot game-related production processing (S4409).

In the jackpot game-related effect processing (S4409), for example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command that specifies an opening effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer. , If it is a round start command, set the round effect command that specifies the round effect according to the round specified based on the command in the sub output buffer, and if it is the ending command, the jackpot specified based on the command. Set the ending effect command that specifies the ending effect according to the type in the sub output buffer. When various effect commands related to these set jackpots are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 immediately responds to the progress of the jackpot game based on the received commands. The effects related to the big hit game such as the opening effect and the round effect are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Further, when the image control microcomputer 101 receives the opening command, that is, at the start of the big hit game, the information display 17 lights and blinks the 5-digit 7-segment in a predetermined big hit start pattern. In addition to executing the time effect, "0000" is displayed on the information display 17 with all 7 segments of 5 digits as "0" by the time the first round is started. Then, during the big hit game (during the round game), the number of prize balls to be paid out to the information display 17 based on the entry into the big prize opening or the like under the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413) described later. Is added and displayed. The image control microcomputer 101 executes the process related to the addition display based on a command from the sub control board 90 (a prize ball number display command described later). At the start of the big hit game in the case of a big hit in the high accuracy high base state (probability variable game state), the information display 17 is not displayed as "00000" but is displayed at the end of the previous big hit game. The number of prize balls that have been used (for example, "02500") is displayed. This point will be described later.

Next, as shown in FIG. 44, in S4410, it is determined whether or not a large winning opening ball entry command (first large winning opening entry ball command or second large winning opening entry ball command) has been received from the main control board 80. (S4410), if it is determined that it has been received (YES in S4410), proceed to the processing of S4412, and if it is determined that it has not been received (NO in S4410), whether or not the right general winning opening ball entry command has been received. (S4411), if it is determined that it has been received (YES in S4411), proceed to the processing of S4412, and if it is determined that it has not been received (NO in S4411), S4414 without processing S4412 and S4413. Move to processing.

In S4412, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is currently in progress (S4412), and if the jackpot game is in progress (YES in S4412), the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413) described later is performed, and the jackpot game is not in progress. In the case (NO in S4412), the process shifts to the processing of S4414 without performing the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413). Here, in the big winning opening command (first big winning opening command or second big winning opening command), the game ball enters the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35. Based on this, the command is transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90, but both the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 allow the game ball to enter during the big hit game. In addition, the second big winning opening 35 can enter not only the big hit game but also the small hit game. Therefore, the time (timing) at which the big winning opening ball entry command can be received is basically during the big hit game or the small hit game. Therefore, when the big winning opening command is received (when the ball enters the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35) (YES in S4410), the game state at that time is a big hit. It is determined whether or not the game is in a gaming state (during a big hit game) (S4412), and if so (YES in S4412), the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413) described later is performed.

Further, the right general winning opening command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 based on the fact that the game ball has entered the right general winning opening 27. The right general winning opening 27 is an entry opening that allows the ball to enter regardless of the gaming state, but since it is provided in the vicinity (right side) of the first large winning opening 30, it is basically the right gaming area 3B. It is an entrance where a game ball flowing down can enter. Therefore, even when the right general winning opening ball entry command is received (YES in S4411), it is determined whether or not the gaming state at that time is the jackpot gaming state (during jackpot gaming) in which the game is advanced by right-handed. (S4412) If this is the case (YES in S4412), the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413) described later is to be performed. Therefore, in the big hit game, the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413) is performed when the game ball enters the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) and in the right general winning opening 27. This is the process that is executed when the ball enters.

Next, in S4414, it is determined whether or not the first V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4414), and when it is determined that the first V passage command has been received (YES in S4414), the V passage notification command is subordinated. Set it in the output buffer (S4415) and move to the processing of S4416. The first V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 15R first and fifth big hits. .. When the V-passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. , Characters such as "V pass!" Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the game state after the end of the big hit game becomes a high probability state. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4414 that the first V passage command has not been received (NO in S4414), the process proceeds to S4416 without setting the V passage notification command.

It should be noted that displaying the character "V passage!" Is one of the V passage notification modes, and other display contents (for example, displaying an object image imitating the character "V" or "probability change GET" is displayed. The passage of V may be notified by displaying the character of (such as displaying the character of). As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the game state after the big hit game (special game) being executed will be a high probability state.

Next, in S4416, it is determined whether or not the second V passage command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4416), and when it is determined that the second V passage command has not been received (NO in S4416), the process of S4417 is performed. It is determined whether or not the transition has been made and the third V passage command has been received (S4417). Then, in both cases where it is determined that the second V passage command has been received in S4416 (YES in S4416) and that the third V passage command has been received in S4417 (YES in S4417), the V passage is not notified. Set the command in the sub output buffer (S4418) and move to the processing of S4419. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4417 that the third V passage command has not been received (NO in S4417), the process proceeds to S4419 without setting the V passage non-notification command.

Here, the second V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V valid period in the 2R 4th big hit. Further, the third V passage command is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a during the V invalid period such as during a small hit.

When the V-passing non-notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays V such as "V-passing!" On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The display is controlled on a screen in which no character indicating that the vehicle has passed is displayed (that is, a screen in which there is no notification of V passage). In other words, it is a V-passage non-notification mode. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the gaming ball passes through the specific area 39 in the 2R 4th big hit or small hit, that is not notified to the player.

It should be noted that the command set in the above-mentioned specific area sensor detection process (FIG. 36) may be limited to the first V pass command, and the second V pass command and the third V pass command may not be set. In this case, the received command analysis process (S4302) does not execute the above-mentioned S4416 to S4418. Even with this configuration, the pachinko gaming machine can be configured to notify the player only when the V has passed during the V valid period in the 15R first and fifth jackpots. That is, it is not necessary to set a command (V-passage non-notification command) when the effect for notifying V-passage is not performed. However, it is possible to increase the stability of the image control by setting a command and controlling the image control board 100 based on the command as in the present embodiment.

Finally, the processing of S4419 is performed, and this processing is completed. In S4419, as other processing, processing based on other reception commands (for example, normal symbol fluctuation start command and normal symbol fluctuation stop command) other than the above-mentioned various commands is performed (S4419).

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variable effect start processing (S4402) executed by the reception command analysis processing (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 is used to determine various effects such as a random number for determining the variation effect, a random number for determining the advance notice effect, and a random number for determining the effect symbol. Performs random number processing (S4501) for determining the effect of acquiring random numbers. 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 mode of the effect symbol game effect to be executed, the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, in S4502, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating a variation pattern) that specifies a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P24) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol hit / miss determination or the second special symbol hit / fail determination. The determination result of the above, the symbol information for designating the hit type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and those corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that these fluctuation pattern information, game state information, symbol information, and the like can also be used in processing other than the variation production start processing to be executed thereafter.

Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E. Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the 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 (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode.

In this embodiment, the effect mode A (mode status 1) is executed when the low accuracy low base state is controlled, and the effect mode B (mode status 2) is controlled when the low accuracy high base state is controlled. It is executed, and the effect mode C (mode status 3) is executed when it is controlled to the high accuracy and high base state. Therefore, by confirming which of the production modes A to C, the player can grasp the current gaming state. Further, the effect mode D (mode status 4) and the effect mode E (mode status 5) are executed when the high accuracy low base state or the low accuracy low base state is controlled. Therefore, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, he / she can grasp whether the probability state of the special symbol winning / failing determination is in the high probability state or the low probability state (normal state). It's difficult to do. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes.

In this embodiment, the effect mode C is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 15R 1st big hit and the 15R 5th big hit, and the effect mode B is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 15R 2nd big hit and the 15R 6th big hit. , 15R After the end of the big hit game related to the 3rd big hit, the effect mode A is set, and after the end of the big hit game related to the 2R 4th big hit, and after the end of the small hit game related to the 1st small hit and the 2nd small hit, the effect is produced. Mode D or E.

Next, in the S4504, in order to determine an effect pattern (also referred to as "variation effect pattern") of the variation effect to be executed by using various effect means such as an image display device 7, a board lamp 5, a movable decorative member 14, and a frame lamp 66. A variable effect pattern determination table (not shown) 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 variation pattern information specified by the received variation pattern specification command is "P1 (variation pattern P1)" (see FIG. 9), the variation effect pattern determination table is used as a hit time corresponding to the current effect mode. The variable effect 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 among them. The table corresponding to the mode status (current production mode) referenced in S4503 is selected and set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol (the mode of the effect symbol game effect), and a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables are stored in advance in the ROM of the sub-control board 90. There is. 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, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (reach-attached effect symbol game effect) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character effect symbol game effect). When the reach effect or the character effect is not executed (reach no effect pattern game effect) is determined. 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). (Big hit mode, specific mode), two of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed (temporarily stopped) with the symbols constituting the big hit mode, and the remaining one. Refers to an effect indicating whether or not the remaining one effect symbol is stopped and displayed as a symbol that completes the jackpot mode in a state where the variable display is continued (also referred to as "reach state").

Further, in S4505, the effect symbol (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). Production symbol The production symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the game production is an odd number of symbols such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the 15R 1st and 5th big hits (that is, the big hits scheduled to pass V). In the case of 15R second, third, and sixth big hits (that is, big hits scheduled to not pass through V), they are doublet with an even number such as "666". In addition, when one of the three production symbols such as "787" is out of reach, one of the three production symbols is different from the other production symbols, and when it is out of reach, three productions such as "635" are produced. At least one of the symbols has a different effect design from the other effect symbols, and a different pattern is selected. Further, in the case of a 2R 4th big hit or a small hit, a predetermined chance eye such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ☆ 3" may be stopped and displayed. That is, the same effect symbol is stopped and displayed at the time of the 2R 4th big hit and at the time of the small hit. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the 2R 4th big hit or the small hit is obtained only by checking the stopped display of the effect symbol. The above-mentioned stop display mode (display result of variable display) of the effect symbol 8 is an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol according to the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination can be appropriately changed.

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 effect, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed or these effects are not performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table (this is also referred to as "normal variation"). It is decided. Then, when the reach effect symbol game effect is executed, any reach effect is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the super reach effect is executed as the effect symbol game effect, it is set so that the possibility of a big hit is higher than the case where the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect with higher reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) than the reach (normal reach) effect. In this embodiment, the reach effect is mainly set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) having a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received. That is, the presence or absence of the reach effect is determined by the selection of the variation pattern of the special symbol performed by the main control unit 80 (game control microcomputer 81), and the variation pattern of the special symbol is "reach variable pattern". "And" reach non-variable pattern "will exist.

Next, in S4506, the advance notice effect setting process related to the setting of the advance notice effect is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, various notice effects such as a notice effect based on the preliminary determination result (holding look-ahead notice) and a notice effect related to the symbol change (the change) to be executed this time (the change notice) can be executed. Therefore, in S4506, the execution pattern (preliminary effect pattern) of the advance notice effect including whether or not to execute (execution / non-execution) is set for each advance notice effect. Specifically, the advance notice effect pattern is based on the random number for the advance notice effect determination acquired in S4501, the advance notice determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the storage content of the effect hold information storage area (effect hold information), and the like. Is determined and set including whether or not the advance notice effect is executed.

Next, in S4507, the variable effect for starting the effect symbol game effect (variable display of the effect symbol 8, reach effect, advance notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 is started. The command is set in the sub output buffer (S4507), and the variation effect start processing is completed. 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. The predetermined variation effect image data corresponding to the variation effect pattern set in, and the advance notice effect pattern specified based on the variation effect start command, that is, the predetermined advance notice effect image corresponding to the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506. The data is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the variation effect display, the advance notice effect, and the like based on the read image data are executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. In addition, the variable display (blinking display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed. Further, when the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506 includes the advance notice effect using the information display 17, the advance notice display by the information display 17 is also executed. As the notice display by the information display 17, for example, a number indicating the stop symbol (stop effect symbol) of the effect symbol 8 may be displayed in advance by the 7 segments constituting the information display 17, or "GoGo" or "NICE" or "NICE" may be displayed. , Etc., such as displaying characters, symbols, etc. that can be expressed in 7 segments of 5 digits, etc., to indicate the fluctuation display currently being executed (the fluctuation) and the display suggesting the degree of expectation for the currently stored special figure hold. Is feasible.

[Prize ball number display effect processing]
Next, the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413) executed by the reception command analysis processing (S4302) will be described. As described above, in the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413), the game ball enters the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30 and 2nd big winning opening 35) during the big hit game (during the round game). This is a process executed based on each of the case and the case of entering the right general winning opening 27. As shown in FIG. 46, in the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413), first, the ball entry command (received ball entry command) that triggered the execution of this process is analyzed, and the ball entry command is "No. 1". It is determined whether the command is "1 big winning opening command", "2nd big winning opening command" or "right general winning opening command" (S4701). That is, it is determined whether the game ball has entered the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, or the right general winning opening 27.

Next, in the S4702, based on the determination result of the S4701, a winning slot according to the type of the winning command received this time, that is, a prize ball number display command indicating the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning slot in which the game ball has entered. Is set in the sub-output buffer (S4702). Specifically, when the entry command is "1st big winning opening entry command" or "2nd big winning opening entry command", a prize ball number display command indicating the number of prize balls "15" is set. Then, in the case of the "right general winning opening ball entry command", a prize ball number display command indicating the prize ball number "10" is set. When the set prize ball number display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines the number of prize balls specified based on the received prize ball number display command. The process of adding and displaying on the information display 17 is executed. As a result, every time the game ball enters the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30, 2nd big winning opening 35) or the right general winning opening 27 during the big hit game (during the round game), the information display 17 The number of prize balls will be added and displayed. Here, the number of prize balls displayed on the information display 17 (the number of prize balls won when viewed from the player) is basically one jackpot game unit (from the start to the end of one jackpot game). In this embodiment, the big hit (so-called "first hit") won in the low probability low base state is the "V passing planned big hit" (probability variable big hit), and V passing in the V round. When the probability change game state (high probability high base state) is reached after the big hit game, that is, when the so-called "ream chan" is substantially guaranteed to execute the big hit game two or more times including the first time. Displays the total number of prize balls (during the period of consecutive chans) from the big hit game (the big hit scheduled to pass V) that triggered the start of the consecutive chan to the big hit game (the big hit scheduled to pass V) that triggered the end of the consecutive chan. It is supposed to be done.

Next, in S4703, the prize ball number counter for counting (counting) the number of prize balls paid out in the big hit game is updated (S4703). The prize ball counter counts the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball enters these prize openings for the first large prize opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, and the right general winning opening 27. It counts from the start to the end of the jackpot game. In this embodiment, counting by the prize ball counter is executed in one big hit game unit (from the start to the end of one big hit game), and the counting value is reset (zero clear) at the end of the big hit game. However, during the consecutive chan period, the counting value is not reset until the big hit game (the big hit scheduled to not pass V) that triggers the end of the consecutive chan is completed. That is, when the jackpot game related to the V-passing scheduled jackpot ends V and the jackpot game ends, the count value of the prize ball counter is not reset and the jackpot game related to the V non-passing scheduled jackpot ends. The count value is to be reset to. Therefore, the count value by the prize ball counter matches the number of prize balls displayed on the information display 17. In this embodiment, in the state where the symbol changes during the continuous change period (high accuracy and high base state), the number of prize balls is not displayed on the information display 17, and the degree of expectation related to the change display and the special figure hold. Notice information such as suggestions will be displayed. Then, when the big hit game is started again during the continuous Chan period, the number of prize balls can be continuously displayed on the information display 17 based on the count value by the prize ball counter. From this, it can be said that the prize ball number counter is a counter that manages the number of prize balls displayed on the information display 17 during the continuous change period.

Regarding the display mode of the number of prize balls on the information display 17, various modes such as fixing the display color of the 7 segments to a predetermined color (for example, red) or changing according to the number of prize balls to be displayed. It is possible to take. For example, the information for specifying the display color may be included in the prize ball number display command set by the S4702 based on the count value by the prize ball counter, or the count value by the prize ball counter may be a predetermined value that triggers the display color change. By transmitting a command to instruct the display color change to the image control board 100 based on the above, the display color (7-segment display color) of the prize ball number display by the information display 17 can be changed. It is possible.

Next, in S4704, it is determined whether or not the entry command determined in S4701 is the entry command corresponding to the first large winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27 (S4704). That is, it is determined whether or not the entry opening (winning opening) into which the game ball has entered is the first large winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27. As a result, when it is determined that neither the first large winning opening 30 nor the right general winning opening 27 (NO in S4704), that is, when the game ball enters the second large winning opening 35, S4705 If it is determined that the first large winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27 is the first large winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27, the game is provided in the lower part of the game area 3 (left area 3L, middle area 3C, right area 3R). A light emission effect pattern for causing the board LED (board surface lamp 5) to emit light is set (S4705), and this process is completed.

Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B during the big hit game (during the round game) enters the first big prize opening 30, the second big winning opening When a ball is entered in 35 and when a ball is entered in the right general winning opening 27, the number of prize balls corresponding to each entry is additionally displayed on the information display 17, and the first of those entries is displayed. In the case of entering the large winning opening 30 and the case of entering the right general winning opening 27, the lower part of the game area 3 (left area 3L, middle area 3C, right) before the addition display by the information display 17 is executed. A light emitting effect is performed in which a panel LED (illumination member) provided in the area 3R) emits light in a predetermined light emitting mode. The light emitting mode (light emitting portion) of the board LED is different depending on whether the ball is entered in the first large winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27.

Specifically, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 30, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the board LEDs arranged in the left region 3L, the middle region 3C, and the right region 3R are displayed. An effect of emitting light (sequential light emission) so as to flow in the direction of the arrow in the order of "light emission 1" and "light emission 2" is performed. That is, based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first large winning opening 30 (detected by the first large winning opening sensor 30a), first, from the lower left side of the first large winning opening 30 in the right region 3R. , Through the right and left sides of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) in the middle region 3C, and toward the upper side of the middle general winning opening 27 among the three left general winning openings 27 in the left region 3L, a plurality of LEDs ( The light source) is made to emit light so as to flow sequentially (light emission 1). Subsequently, from the upper side of the general winning opening in the middle, through the upper side of the fixed winning device 19 (first starting opening 20) in the middle region 3C, to the left side of the information display 17 in the right region 3R, a plurality of LEDs ( The light source) is made to flow in sequence to emit light (light emission 2). On the other hand, when the game ball enters the right general winning opening 27, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), the board LED arranged in the right region 3R flows along the arrow direction of "light emission". The effect of emitting light (sequential light emission) is performed. That is, based on the fact that the game ball has entered the right general winning opening 27 (detected by the right general winning opening sensor 27a), the information display 17 is displayed from the upper left side of the right general winning opening 27 in the right region 3R. A plurality of LEDs (light sources) are sequentially made to emit light toward the lower right side (in the upper left direction).

In the S4705, a light emitting effect pattern (also referred to as a "first light emitting effect pattern") or a right general that specifies a board LED light emitting mode (see FIG. 47 (a)) based on such a ball entering the first large winning opening 30. A light emitting effect pattern (also referred to as a "second light emitting effect pattern") for designating a board LED light emitting mode (see FIG. 47 (b)) based on a ball entering the winning opening 27 is set. Then, the effect control microcomputer 91 creates lamp data (LED drive data) of the panel LED to be emitted light in the above-mentioned 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) based on the set light emission effect pattern (S4305). The lamp data is output in the above-mentioned 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) (S4202). As a result, each time the game ball enters the first big winning opening 30 during the big hit game (during the round game), the board LED (multiple LEDs) is in a light emitting mode based on the entry into the first big winning opening 30. ) Is emitted (also referred to as "first light emitting effect"), and each time a game ball enters the right general winning opening 27, it is based on the entry into the right general winning opening 27. A light emitting effect (also referred to as a "second light emitting effect") in which the panel LEDs (plurality of LEDs) emit light in the light emitting mode is performed.

As for the light emission effect pattern that defines the light emission mode of the panel LED, one type may be used for each of the first light emission effect pattern and the second light emission effect pattern, or a plurality of types of patterns having different emission colors may be provided. It is possible to take various modes such as providing a plurality of types of patterns in which the moving speeds of the light emitting parts are different when the light is emitted sequentially.

In this embodiment, after such a light emission effect, the number of prize balls is additionally displayed by the information display 17. Therefore, during the big hit game, when the game ball enters the first big winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27, the light flows toward the information display 17 from the winning winning opening. Upon the arrival of the light, a series of effects such as the number of prize balls being additionally displayed on the information display 17 will be executed. The execution timing of the addition display by the information display 17 following the light emission effect is set as an execution pattern when the image control microcomputer 101 executes the addition display of the information display 17 based on the reception of the prize ball number display command. It is predetermined in consideration of the light emission effect (first light emission effect, second light emission effect) by the panel LED.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second big prize opening 35 during the big hit game, only the addition display of the number of prize balls is performed by the information display 17 without performing the light emission effect. However, this is a V round that aims to pass the game ball to the specific area 39 (V passage), and the round that allows the ball to enter the second major winning opening 35 is a mere aim to win the prize ball. This is because it is different from a normal round. However, even when the game ball enters the second major winning opening 35, the number of prize balls is added by the information display 17 as in the case of entering the first major winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27. A light emitting effect may be performed before the display.

Here, a light emitting effect is performed based on the entry of a game ball into the first large winning opening 30 and the right general winning opening 27 (detection of the game ball by the first large winning opening sensor 30a and the right general winning opening sensor 27a). (1st light emission effect, 2nd light emission effect) is also called "1st effect" or "1st ball entry effect", and the prize ball number display effect that is performed after the light emission effect is "2nd effect". , "Second ball entry effect", and also referred to as "ball entry effect", which refers to one or both of the light emission effect and the prize ball number display effect.

[Action and effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, when the game ball flowing down the right game area 3B enters the first big prize opening 30 during the big hit game (during the special game), the board LED emits the first light. The first light emitting effect that emits light based on the effect pattern is performed, and the number of prize balls accompanying the entry into the first large winning opening 30 is displayed on the information display 17 (additional display) following the first light emitting effect. ) The number of prize balls to be displayed is displayed. In addition, when a game ball flowing down the right game area 3B enters the right general winning opening 27 during a big hit game (during a special game), a second light emitting effect is performed in which the board LED emits light based on the second light emitting effect pattern. At the same time, following the second light emitting effect, a prize ball number display effect is performed in which the number of prize balls accompanying the entry into the right general winning opening 27 is displayed (additional display) on the information display 17. For this reason, each time a game ball enters the first big winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27 during a big hit game, a series of effects of light emission effect and prize ball number display effect are performed with the entry as an opportunity. Will be. As a result, it is possible to give an impact to the effect (ball entry effect) performed when the ball enters the first large winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27, and enhance the effect of the effect.

In particular, in this embodiment, during the big hit game, when the ball enters the first big winning opening 30, "lower left side of the first big winning opening 30 (right area 3R) → right side and left side of the second starting opening 21". (Middle area 3C) → Center upper side of left general winning opening 27 (Left area 3L) → Upper side of first starting port 20 (Middle area 3C) → Left side of information display 17 (Right area 3R) ” After performing the first light emission effect in which the LED (light source) emits light so as to flow, the prize ball number display effect is subsequently performed by the information display 17 (see FIG. 47 (a)). .. In addition, during the big hit game, when the ball enters the right general winning opening 27, the order is "upper left side of the right general winning opening 27 (right area 3R) → lower right side of the information display 17 (right area 3R)". After performing a second light emission effect in which a plurality of LEDs (light sources) emit light so as to flow, a prize ball number display effect is performed by the information display 17 (FIG. 47 (b)). See). By linking the sequential light emission of a plurality of LEDs with the prize ball number display (prize ball number display effect) by the information display 17, the player's attention is paid to the prize ball number display by the information display 17 during the big hit game. It becomes easier to collect, and it is possible to enhance the effect of displaying the number of prize balls. Further, since the light emitting mode of the panel LED is clearly different between the first light emitting effect and the second light emitting effect (see FIG. 47), the occurrence of a ball entering the first large winning opening 30 and the right general winning opening 27 are entered. It is possible to clearly show the occurrence of the winning ball by distinguishing it from the occurrence of the winning ball, and it is also possible to clearly show the winning ball (winning opening) that triggered the display of the number of prize balls by the information display 17 (the effect of displaying the number of prize balls). It becomes.

Further, in the present embodiment, the information display 17 is provided on the lower right side of the center decorative body 10 and on the front side of the stage portion 11, and the arrangement portion thereof is the target of the prize ball number display by the information display 17. That is, it is in the vicinity of the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35, and the right general winning opening 27 provided in the right game area 3B. As a result, during the big hit game, the ball can be entered into the first big winning opening 30 or the like without obstructing the visual recognition of the big hit game-related effects such as the round effect displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). It is possible to realize a prize ball number display effect with a sense of interlocking.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the above-mentioned Example 1, during the big hit game, the light emission effect and the prize ball number display effect based on the ball entering the first big winning opening 30 and the like are performed, but in this embodiment, the high accuracy and high base state is performed. In the (ream-chan period), it is possible to execute a light emitting effect and a prize ball number display effect based on the entry into the first large winning opening 30 and the like. In the following, the points different from the first embodiment (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be mainly described, and the points common to the first embodiment (configuration, action / effect, etc.) will be omitted.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, the mode of the small hit is different from that of the first embodiment. That is, in the first embodiment, in the small hit game, the player is opened for 1.8 seconds (0.9 seconds x 2 times) through the second big winning opening 35, but in this embodiment, the first big winning opening is opened. It is supposed to be opened for 1.8 seconds through 30. Further, in the first embodiment, there are two types, a first small hit when a small hit is won in the first special symbol winning / failing determination, and a second small hit when a small hit is won in the second special symbol winning / failing determination. Although it was provided (see FIGS. 6, 23, 27, etc.), in this embodiment, it is assumed that a small hit can be won only in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, and the small hit in the first special symbol hit / fail judgment. (There is no small hit as a result of the first special symbol winning / failing judgment). Further, in the first embodiment, the jackpot probability in the special symbol winning / failing determination is "1/315" in the low probability state and "1/63" in the high probability state, and the small hit probability is the low probability state and the high probability. Both states were "1/126" (see FIG. 8A). On the other hand, in this embodiment, the big hit probability in the special symbol hit / fail judgment is the same as that in the first embodiment in both the low probability state and the high probability state, but the small hit probability (only the second special symbol hit / fail judgment) is low probability. Both the state and the high probability state are set to "1/5", which is even higher than the jackpot probability in the high probability state. Therefore, in the high-accuracy high-base state (continuous-chan period) related to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is higher than usual (higher) while the game is being played by right-handed strike. (Frequency state), along with this, the execution frequency of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol (second special symbol hit / miss judgment) also increases, so compared to the case of advancing the game by left-handed (low base state), a small hit The winning frequency (execution frequency of small hit games) is significantly higher. As a result, the high-accuracy and high-base state of this embodiment (during the continuous Chan period) has a playability of aiming for the next big hit while frequently causing small hits. A game in which small hits occur frequently is also called a "small hit concentrated mode" or a "small hit rush".

Further, in the above-described first embodiment, among the operation processes of the effect control microcomputer 91, the received command analysis process (S4302) is performed according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 43 and 44. The processing after S4410 in the reception command analysis processing (S4302) is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 48 instead of FIG. 44. That is, in the reception command analysis process (S4302) of this embodiment, when the large winning opening entry command is received (YES in S4410) and when the right general winning opening entry command is received (YES in S4411). , Currently, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game or the probability change game (high probability high base state) is in progress (S4412a), and if so (YES in S4412a), the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413) is performed. If it is not a big hit game or a probabilistic game (NO in S4412a), the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413) is not performed. That is, in this embodiment, the number of prize balls is displayed on the information display 17 not only in the big hit game but also in the high probability high base state (during the probability change game) in which the variable display of the symbol can be executed. There is.

Here, receiving the big winning opening ball entry command in this embodiment (YES in S4410) is basically a big hit game as in Example 1, but in this embodiment, it is a small hit game. Since the large winning opening that enables entry is the first large winning opening 30, the first large winning opening entry command may be received not only by the big hit game but also by the small hit game. Then, when the game state when the first big winning opening ball entry command is received is the high probability high base state (during the probability change game) (YES in S4412a), in the small hit concentration mode (small hit rush). A small hit occurs, and the game ball enters the first large winning opening 30 in the small hit game. In addition, in the high-accuracy high-base state (during probabilistic game), the game is advanced by hitting right, so when the game state when the right general winning opening ball entry command is received is the high-accuracy high-base state (during probabilistic game). (YES in S4412a), it means that the game ball has entered the right general winning opening 27 in the high accuracy and high base state. Therefore, in the prize ball number display effect processing (S4413) of this embodiment, in the big hit game, when the game ball enters the big winning opening (1st big winning opening 30, the 2nd big winning opening 35), the right general It is executed when the ball enters the winning opening 27, and the game ball enters the first large winning opening 30 in the high accuracy high base state (during the probability variation game), that is, in the small hit concentration mode (small hit rush). It will be executed when the ball is hit (small hit game) and when the ball is entered into the right general winning opening 27. As a result, in this embodiment, the first light emitting effect and the prize ball number display effect triggered by the entry into the first large winning opening 30 are not only in the big hit game but also in the high accuracy and high base state (during the probability variation game). The second light emission effect and the prize ball number display effect triggered by the entry into the right general winning opening 27 are not only during the big hit game but also high. It will also be performed by entering the ball in the probable high base state (during the probable change game).

In this embodiment, the large winning opening opened in the small hit game is the first large winning opening 30, and the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker) is not opened in the small hit game. The game ball cannot pass through the specific area 39 (pass through V). Corresponding to this, in this embodiment, the third V passing command is not provided, and the reception command analysis process (S4302) does not determine whether or not the third V passing command is received (S4417 in FIG. 44, FIG. 48). See).

[Action and effect of Example 2]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, as in the case of the above-described first embodiment, a series of light emission effect and prize ball number display effect triggered by entering a ball into the first big winning opening 30 or the like during a big hit game. In addition to this, even in the high accuracy and high base state (during the probability variation game), the light emission effect and the number of prize balls are triggered by the entry into the first large winning opening 30 and the right general winning opening 27. A series of effects are performed by display effects. Therefore, even in the high accuracy and high base state (during the probability variation game), it is possible to obtain the effect of the light emission effect by the board LED and the effect of the prize ball number display effect by the information display 17. In particular, the high-accuracy high-base state (probability variation game) of this embodiment is a game state accompanied by a small-hit concentration mode (small-hit rush) in which small-hit games frequently occur, so that the image display device 7 (variable display) is used. Not only the effect design game effect (variable effect), but also the light emission effect by the board LED and the prize ball number display effect by the information display 17 attract the player's attention, and the high accuracy and high base state (special game state). It will be possible to enhance the interest.

Although Examples 1 and 2 have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the wording of each claim is not deviated from the scope described in each claim. It is possible to add improvements based on the knowledge normally possessed by those skilled in the art, to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the light emission effect by the board LED and the prize ball number display effect by the information display 17 are executed with the entry into the first large winning opening 30 and the entry into the right general winning opening 27 as an opportunity. Although it was possible, it may be configured to be feasible when the ball enters a ball other than this. For example, in a high base state (high frequency state) in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 increases, the game ball enters the second starting port 21 (detected by the second starting port sensor 21a). After performing a light emission effect in which a plurality of LEDs are sequentially flown from the right side of the variable winning device 22 in the middle area 3C of the lower part of the game area 3 to the lower left side of the information display 17. Following this, it is possible to configure the prize ball number display effect to additionally display the prize ball number of the information display 17. By doing so, it is possible to increase the chances of executing a series of effects including the light emission effect by the board LED and the prize ball number display effect by the information display 17, and further enhance the effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a series of effects of the light emission effect and the prize ball number display effect are performed by performing the light emission effect by the panel LED and then performing the prize ball number display effect by the information display 17. However, it is not necessary to immediately perform the prize ball number display effect after the light emission effect. For example, a predetermined connection effect is provided between the light emission effect and the prize ball number display effect. May be good. As the connecting effect, for example, an illumination member is provided on the periphery of the information display 17, and after the light emission effect by the panel LED, the illumination member on the periphery of the display is emitted in a predetermined manner, or the information display device. The 17 is assumed to function as a movable effect means similar to the movable decorative member (movable accessory), and after the light emission effect by the panel LED, the information display 17 is slightly moved (vibrated) in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, etc. Can be mentioned.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the big hit game or the small hit game in the high accuracy and high base state (that is, the special game), every time the game ball enters the first big winning opening 30, the ball is inserted. As an opportunity, a series of productions were performed, including a light emission effect and a prize ball number display effect. That is, every time the sub control board 90 receives the first prize-winning opening ball entry command from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the prize ball number display command and the light emission effect pattern command (S4702, S4705), based on this, the light emission effect and the prize ball number display effect were performed. On the other hand, during one round of the big hit game or during the small hit game, every time the number of balls entered into the first big winning opening 30 becomes 2 or more, such as 2 or 3, a light emitting effect is produced. And may be configured to display the number of prize balls. For example, every time the effect control microcomputer 91 receives three (three times) commands for entering the first prize opening, the number of prize balls corresponding to the three winning commands of the first prize opening 30 (for example, "" 45 ”) is set, and the prize ball number display command is set (S4702), and the first light emission effect pattern is set (S4705). By doing so, even if the balls entering the first prize-winning opening 30 occur continuously, it is possible to perform a series of effects by the light emission effect and the prize ball number display effect at intervals, and as a result, as a result. It is possible to create a well-balanced ball entry effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the game ball enters the first large winning opening 30 and the right general winning opening 27, a light emitting effect and a prize ball number display effect are performed for each of the winning balls. Although it was supposed to be performed, a light emission effect and a prize ball number display effect may be performed only on either one of the first large winning opening 30 and the right general winning opening 27. That is, for example, during the big hit game, the light emitting effect and the prize ball number display effect are performed when the ball enters the first big winning opening 30, but the light emitting effect and the number of prize balls are performed for the ball entering the right general winning opening 27. It is possible that the display effect is not performed, or vice versa. In addition, when performing the light emission effect and the prize ball number display effect for both the first large winning opening 30 and the right general winning opening 27, the number of prize balls displayed in the prize ball number display effect is displayed separately for each winning opening. You may do so. In this case, for example, two information displays for displaying the number of prize balls, one for the large winning opening and the other for the general winning opening, may be provided, or the display area may be divided into the large winning opening and the general winning opening with one information display. The number of prize balls may be displayed separately for each winning opening, such as by dividing the number of prize balls. Further, among the light emitting effect and the prize ball number display effect, the light emitting effect may be performed only for either the first large winning opening 30 or the right general winning opening 27. In this case, for example, since the ball entering the first big winning opening 30 basically occurs during the big hit game, the light emitting effect is not performed for the ball entering the first big winning opening 30, and the right general winning is won. A light emitting effect may be performed for the ball entering the mouth 27. Since the entry into the right general winning opening 27 during the big hit game is an "extra" element, the player can perform a series of effects such as a light emission effect and a prize ball number display effect for such a entry. It is possible to appeal the sense of profit. Further, among the light emitting effect and the prize ball number display effect, the light emitting effect is not performed until the number of balls entered into the first large winning opening 30 in one round reaches the specified number of balls (for example, 10). When the specified number of balls is exceeded, the excess amount (for example, the 11th ball, the 12th ball, etc.) may be targeted. Even in such a configuration, winning more than the specified number of winning balls (so-called "over winning") is an "extra" element, so such over winning is a series of light emission effect and prize ball number display effect. By performing the production of, it is possible to appeal to the player a sense of profit.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the display content of the information display 17 is the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the entry into the first big prize opening 30 or the like during a special game such as a big hit game. Information other than the above may be configured to be displayable. For example, "Good" or the like based on the fact that the game ball that entered the second big winning opening 35 (V attacker) passed through V in the V round in the big hit game (detected by the specific area sensor 39a). Information indicating V passage may be displayed on the information display 17 by using characters, symbols, etc. that can be expressed by the 7 segments of. In this case, it is also possible to configure the board LED to emit light before the V passage notification by the information display 17. Specifically, from the lower part of the game area 3, the LED is emitted from the part corresponding to the part where the specific area 39 (specific area sensor 39a) is provided (right area 3R) toward the information display 17. After that, it is possible to configure the information display 17 to perform V passage notification.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the information display 17 is composed of a 7-segment display, but it may be composed of a liquid crystal display as in the image display device 7. In this case, by using a liquid crystal display smaller than the image display device 7 (variable display) as the information display 17, it is possible to adopt the same arrangement as in the above-described embodiment. Further, the location of the information display on the game board is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and does not interfere with the visual recognition of the image display device 7 (display screen 7a), and the effect of entering the ball is obtained. It does not matter as long as it is possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, 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 judgment) (see processing at the time of starting and entering the ball (S205)), the pre-judgment method 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. do not have.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the number of rounds of the jackpot game has two types of "2R" and "15R", but the number of rounds is not limited to this, and there are three types of rounds. The above may be used, or only one type may be used. Further, the opening patterns of the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35 (V attacker) are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and for example, the opening time and the number of opening times per round are various. It is possible to take the aspect of.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game has the privilege of generating a high probability state based on the fact that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (passes V) in the V round during the big hit game (during special game). Although the one given to the player is illustrated, the privilege given to the player based on the passage of V is not limited to the occurrence of the 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 a specific area, one privilege may be given or a plurality of benefits may be given. Further, the privilege referred to in the present invention includes payout of a prize ball based on the entry of a game ball into a winning opening, execution of a big hit game or a small hit game, occurrence of a high probability state, occurrence of a high base state, and a time saving state. Includes various game benefits such as outbreaks.

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

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, 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, the inventions related to the embodiments (Examples) disclosed in the present specification will be disclosed as reference inventions.

(Reference Invention 1)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
It is a gaming machine that shoots gaming balls on the gaming board to play games.
A plurality of entrances where a game ball flowing down the game board can enter, and
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means has a first ball entry effect and a second ball entry effect following the first ball entry effect, based on the ball entering a predetermined ball entry port among the plurality of ball entry openings. It is characterized by being feasible.

According to such a gaming machine, a series of ball entry effects by a first ball entry effect and a second ball entry effect based on the entry of a game ball into a predetermined entry port among a plurality of entry openings. Becomes feasible. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by making the effect performed when the ball enters the entrance of the ball as an impactful effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
An information display that can display predetermined information and
It is provided with a privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the ball entering the predetermined ball entrance.
As the second ball entry effect, the effect executing means can execute an effect of displaying information related to the privilege given based on the ball entering the predetermined ball entry port on the information display. It is a feature.

According to such a gaming machine, the effect of displaying the information related to the privilege given based on the entry of the game ball into the predetermined entry port on the information display (second entry effect) is the entry. With the ball entering the ball mouth as an opportunity, it becomes possible to execute following the first ball entry effect. As a result, the player is attracted to the information display by the information display (second ball entry effect) that is performed following the first ball entry effect, and the effect is performed when the ball enters the ball entrance. It is possible to enhance the production effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2 described above.
Equipped with a variable display capable of variable display of identification information
The plurality of entry ports include a start port that triggers execution of the variable display of the identification information.
The predetermined entry port is characterized in that it is an entry port other than the start opening.

According to such a gaming machine, the first ball entry effect and the second ball entry effect are performed based on the entry of the game ball into the entry port other than the start opening, which is the execution trigger of the variable display of the identification information. A series of ball entry effects can be executed. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest not only in the variable display of the identification information but also in the production performed when the game ball enters the ball entrance other than the starting port.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 described above.
The variable display is provided on the back side of the game board so that the display unit faces the opening of the game board.
The predetermined entrance is provided on the front side of the game board and outside the opening.
The information display is characterized in that it is provided on the front side of the game board and in the vicinity of the predetermined ball entry port.

According to such a gaming machine, the information display is located near a predetermined entry port provided outside the opening facing the display unit of the fluctuation display, which hinders the display by the fluctuation display. It is possible to execute information display (second ball entry effect) by the information display with a feeling of interlocking with the ball entering the predetermined ball entry port. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the effect performed when the game ball enters the entrance.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Inventions 1-2 to Reference Invention 1-4 described above.
It is provided with an illumination member provided at a predetermined portion on the game board side.
The illumination member is configured to include a plurality of light sources capable of sequentially emitting light from the predetermined entry port to the information display.
The effect executing means is characterized in that, as the first ball entry effect, it is possible to execute an effect in which the plurality of light sources are sequentially emitted from the predetermined entry port to the information display.

According to such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters a predetermined entrance, a plurality of light sources are sequentially emitted from the entrance to the information display (first entry effect). , Following the first ball entry effect, a series of ball entry effects such as displaying information related to the privilege given based on the ball entry on the information display (second ball entry effect) can be executed. It becomes. As a result, it becomes possible to make the effect performed when the game ball enters the entrance of the ball into a more impactful effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-5 described above.
The plurality of entrances include a variable entrance that can change the possibility of entering a game ball.
The predetermined ball entry port is characterized by being the variable ball entry port.

According to such a gaming machine, a series of ball entry effects by the first ball entry effect and the second ball entry effect are triggered by the entry of the game ball into the variable entry port where the possibility of entering the ball can be changed. Becomes executable. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the entry of the game ball into the variable entrance and the production triggered by the entry.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-7 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-5 described above.
The plurality of ball entry ports include a variable ball entry port in which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed, and a non-variable ball entry port provided in the vicinity of the variable ball entry port.
The predetermined ball entry port is characterized in that it is at least one of the variable ball entry port and the non-variable ball entry port.

According to such a gaming machine, a ball can enter at least one of a variable entry port where the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed and a non-variable entry port provided in the vicinity of the variable entry opening. As an opportunity, a series of ball entry effects by the first ball entry effect and the second ball entry effect can be executed. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the entry of the game ball into the variable entry opening or the non-variable entry opening and the effect triggered by the entry.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-8 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-7 described above.
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game.
The effect executing means is characterized in that the first ball entry effect and the second ball entry effect can be executed during the special game.

According to such a gaming machine, based on the fact that the game ball enters a predetermined entry port during a special game that is advantageous to the player, the first entry effect and the subsequent second entry effect are performed. A series of ball entry effects can be executed. This makes it possible to enhance the effect of the effect during the special game.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 1, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect performed when the ball enters the ball entrance.

(Reference Invention 2)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 is
It is a gaming machine that shoots gaming balls on the gaming board to play games.
An entrance where a game ball flowing down the game board can enter, and
A detection means capable of detecting a game ball that has entered the ball entrance, and
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege to a player based on the detection of a game ball by the detection means,
Equipped with an effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
The effect executing means can execute a predetermined first effect based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, and after the execution of the first effect, a second effect of notifying the information related to the privilege. It is characterized by being feasible.

According to such a gaming machine, when a privilege is given to a player based on the detection of a game ball that has entered the ball entrance, an effect of notifying information related to the granted privilege (second effect). ) Can be executed after the predetermined first effect. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect by making the effect performed when the ball enters the entrance of the ball as an impactful effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 described above.
Equipped with an information display that can display predetermined information
As the second effect, the effect executing means can execute an effect of displaying information related to a privilege given based on the detection of a game ball by the detection means on the information display. Is.

According to such a gaming machine, an effect (second effect) of displaying information related to a privilege given based on the detection of a game ball entering the entrance on the information display is to the entrance. It will be possible to execute after the first production, triggered by the entry of the ball. As a result, the player's interest is attracted to the information display (second effect) by the information display performed after the first effect, and the effect of the effect performed when the ball enters the entrance is enhanced. Is possible.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 or Reference Invention 2-2 described above.
A variable display that can display identification information in a variable manner,
It is equipped with a start port that triggers the execution of the variable display of the identification information.
The ball entry port is characterized in that it is an entry port other than the starting port.

According to such a gaming machine, the first effect and the second effect after the first effect are based on the detection of the game ball that has entered the ball entry port other than the start port that triggers the execution of the variable display of the identification information. The production becomes feasible. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's interest not only in the variable display of the identification information but also in the production triggered by the entry of the game ball into the entry opening other than the starting opening.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 described above.
The variable display is provided on the back side of the game board so that the display unit faces the opening of the game board.
The ball entrance is provided on the front side of the game board and outside the opening.
The information display is characterized in that it is provided on the front side of the game board and in the vicinity of the ball entrance.

According to such a gaming machine, the information display is located near the entrance of the ball provided outside the opening facing the display of the variable display, so that the display by the variable display is not obstructed. , It is possible to execute information display (second effect) by the information display with a feeling of interlocking with the ball entering the ball entrance. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the effect performed when the game ball enters the entrance.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-2 to Reference Invention 2-4 described above.
It is provided with an illumination member provided at a predetermined portion on the game board side.
The illumination member is configured to include a plurality of light sources capable of sequentially emitting light from the entry port to the information display.
The effect executing means is characterized in that, as the first effect, it is possible to execute an effect in which the plurality of light sources are sequentially emitted from the entrance to the information display.

According to such a gaming machine, when a gaming ball that has entered the ball entrance is detected, a plurality of light sources are sequentially emitted from the entry port to the information display (first effect). After the first effect, the effect of displaying the information related to the privilege given based on the detection of the game ball on the information display (second effect) is performed. It becomes possible to execute the production triggered by. As a result, it becomes possible to make the effect performed when the game ball enters the entrance of the ball into a more impactful effect.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-6 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-5 described above.
The ball entry port is characterized by being provided with a variable ball entry port capable of changing the ball entry possibility of the game ball.

According to such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters a variable entry port where the possibility of entering the game ball can change, based on the detection of the game ball entering the variable entry port. , The first effect and the second effect after the first effect can be executed. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the entry of the game ball into the variable entrance and the production triggered by the entry.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-7 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-5 described above.
The ball entry port includes a variable entry port in which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed, and a non-variable entry port provided in the vicinity of the variable entry port.
The detection means includes a first detection means capable of detecting a game ball entering the variable entry port, and a second detection means capable of detecting the game ball entering the non-variable entry port. Is.

According to such a gaming machine, when a game ball enters a variable entry port where the possibility of entering the game ball can change, and when a game ball enters a non-variable entry port provided in the vicinity of the variable entry opening. When a game ball enters, the first effect and the second effect after the first effect can be executed based on the detection of the entered game ball. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the player's interest in the entry of the game ball into the variable entry opening or the non-variable entry opening and the effect triggered by the entry.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-8 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 2-1 to Reference Invention 2-7 described above.
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game.
The effect executing means is characterized in that the first effect and the second effect can be executed during the special game.

According to such a gaming machine, a first effect and a second effect after the first effect are performed based on the detection of a game ball that has entered the entrance during a special game that is advantageous to the player. It becomes feasible. This makes it possible to enhance the effect of the effect during the special game.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention 2, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect performed when the ball enters the ball entrance.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 5 board lamp (illumination member), 7 image display device (variable display), 7a display screen, 8 effect design, 17 information display, 20 1st start port , 20a 1st start port sensor, 21 2nd start port, 21a 2nd start port sensor, 27 general winning opening, 27a general winning opening sensor, 30 1st big winning opening, 39a 1st big winning opening sensor, 35 2nd Large winning opening, 35a 2nd special winning opening sensor, 39 specific area, 39a specific area sensor, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display unit), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display) Unit), 80 Main control board (main control unit), 81 Game control microcomputer (main control unit), 90 Sub control board (sub control unit), 91 Production control microcomputer (sub control unit), 100 Image control board ( Image control unit), 101 Image control microcomputer (image control unit).

Claims (2)

It is a gaming machine that shoots gaming balls on the gaming board to play games.
A plurality of entrances where a game ball flowing down the game board can enter, and
An effect execution means that can execute a predetermined effect,
A variable display that can display identification information in a variable manner,
A special game execution means capable of executing a special game advantageous to the player based on the identification information that is variablely displayed on the variable display and displayed as a stop in a specific mode.
An information display that can display predetermined information and
It is provided with an illumination member provided at a predetermined portion on the game board side .
The plurality of entrances include a variable entrance that allows a game ball to enter during the special game.
The illumination member is configured to include a first light source capable of emitting light from the variable entry port to the information display.
The effect executing means can execute a first light emitting effect of causing the first light source to emit light from the variable entrance to the information display based on the ball entering the variable ball entrance during the special game . At the same time , the gaming machine is characterized in that, following the first light emission effect, it is possible to execute a first information display effect for displaying information based on the ball entering the variable ball entry port on the information display . The plurality of ball entry ports include a non-variable ball entry port provided in the vicinity of the variable ball entry port.
The illumination member is further configured to include a second light source capable of emitting light from the non-variable ball inlet to the information display.
The effect executing means executes a second light emitting effect of causing the second light source to emit light from the non-variable ball entrance to the information display based on the ball entering the non-variable ball entrance during the special game. In addition to being possible, it is possible to execute a second information display effect for displaying information based on the entry into the non-variable ball entry port on the information display, following the second light emission effect. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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