JP7034477B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, there is widely known a gaming machine capable of performing a variable display of identification information and performing a special game advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result. In this type of gaming machine, the interest in gaming is improved by producing reach, notice, and the like along with the variable display of identification information (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-95470

However, in a conventional gaming machine, although the production content (for example, motifs and characters appearing) differs depending on the model, the production method (for example, the development and pattern of the production) does not change so much, so that the production is suitable for the player. There was a problem that it was easy to get bored.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to realize a production that can attract the interest of a player and to improve the interest of the game.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has adopted the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine of the present invention is
It is a gaming machine that enables a special game that is advantageous to the player to be executed based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result.
Input means that can be input by the player,
A production display means that can display the production,
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production,
The effect control means selects, as an effect to be displayed on the effect display means, one of a plurality of predetermined character information based on the input by the input means, and specifies whether or not the special game can be executed. It is possible to produce and perform
The specific effect can be performed during the variable display of the identification information.
The selection effect can be executed at a predetermined time before the specific effect is executed.
It has a predetermined display provided corresponding to each of the plurality of character information.
In the specific effect, it is possible to display the predetermined display corresponding to the character information selected in the selection effect.
The predetermined display suggests the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game.
When any of the plurality of character information is selected in the selection effect, the selected character information is used as the currently selected character information, and the identification information before the specific effect is executed. Further provided with an information display unit that can be displayed during variable display and while waiting for a customer whose identification information is not variable display .
When the predetermined display corresponding to the character information selected by the selection effect and displayed on the information display unit is displayed by the specific effect, the predetermined display is selected by the selection effect and displayed on the information display unit. The gist is that the degree of expectation is higher than when the predetermined display corresponding to the displayed character information is not displayed in the specific effect.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention , it is possible to attract the interest of the player to a specific effect in which a predetermined display corresponding to the character information selected by the player himself / herself may be displayed, and eventually the game. It is possible to improve the interest.

According to the above invention, it is possible to realize a production that can attract the interest of the player and to improve the interest of the game.

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

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

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. 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 can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect executed as the game progresses. (Simply referred to as "directing button 63"), a decorative frame lamp 66 that can emit various lights according to the situation of the game, and various sounds (sound effects) depending on the situation of the game. A speaker 67 or the like capable of enabling this is also provided.

The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button and the cross key 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).

Further, the front frame 51 is provided with a cross key (not shown) as an input means capable of input by the player. Like the first effect button 63a, the cross key is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 61, and is configured as a push-type input means capable of inputting in four directions of up, down, left, and right.

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

An image display device 7 (effect display means) including a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display (synchronously) 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 display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like. 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 (effect identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9". In this embodiment, among the symbols (directed symbols) of "1" to "9", the odd-numbered symbols "3" and "7" are designated as red symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "red symbols"). The odd-numbered symbols other than "1", "5", and "9" are defined as green symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "green symbols"). Further, the even-numbered symbols "2", "4", "6", and "8" are defined as blue symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as "blue symbols"). That is, in this embodiment, there are three types of effect symbols 8 (symbol types): a red symbol, a green symbol, and a blue symbol. It should be noted that this symbol type is an example, and it is also possible to determine the symbol type of the effect symbol in other modes. For example, when the effect symbol is composed of "numbers" and "characters" that imitate people, animals, etc., the pattern type of the effect symbol depends on the type of the character (for example, male character, female character, ally character, enemy character, etc.). It is possible to determine.

Depending on the combination of left, middle, and right effect symbols (stop display mode) that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b, they are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later. The result of the variation display of the first special symbol and the result of the variation display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "second special symbol display unit"), that is, the special symbol. The result of the hit / fail judgment (also simply referred to as “hit / fail judgment”) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. In this embodiment, the order (stop order) in which the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R that are variablely displayed are stopped and displayed is, in principle, "left → right → middle". That is, the stop symbol having the first stop order is the left effect symbol 8L, the stop symbol having the second stop order is the right effect symbol 8R, and the stop symbol having the third stop order (last) is the middle effect symbol 8C. .. Of these, the stop symbol with the first stop order is also called the "first stop symbol", the stop symbol with the second stop order is also called the "second stop symbol", and the stop order is the third stop. The symbol is also called a "third stop symbol" or a "final stop symbol". Further, it refers to any one of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol, and is also simply referred to as "design" or "identification information". Furthermore, the ordinary symbol is "general diagram" or "ordinary identification information", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special diagram 1" or "first special symbol", and the second. The special pattern is also called "special figure 2" or "second special figure". Further, the image display device 7 for displaying the effect symbol 8, the first special symbol display 41a described later for displaying the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the second special symbol are "identification information". Also called "display means".

For example, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit (specific result) and the type of the big hit is 16R big hit, 6R big hit, etc., the same three digits such as "222" and "777" (doublet) It is possible to stop and display the effect symbol in a specific mode). In addition, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit (specific result) and the type of the big hit is a 2R big hit, the production symbol is stopped at the chance eye (special mode) such as "123" or "135". It is possible to display. Further, when the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is incorrect, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" is stopped and displayed in a different pattern (non-specific mode). It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b. See and grasp the effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b. As for the 2R jackpot among the jackpots, it is also possible to stop and display the effect symbol in the same mode (separate stitches) as in the case of the missed hit.

Here, among the stop display modes of the effect symbols, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit (specific result) is referred to as a "big hit mode", a "specific mode", or a "specific display result". Therefore, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is out of order (non-specific result) may be referred to as "out of place mode", "non-specific mode" or "non-specific display result". ..

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect (effect pattern game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a big hit game effect (special game effect) executed in association with the big hit game and the like. , Demonstration production for waiting for customers is displayed. Production pattern In the game production, big hit game production, and demo production, in addition to the production design such as numbers, the production image other than the production design such as the background image and the character image is displayed. It should be noted that the production design game production is also referred to as "variable production".

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 effect hold 9b described later is provided (see FIG. 3). Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold and the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold indicator 43b displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a described later. The number of stored memories of the second special figure hold displayed in can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 of the present embodiment, the effect hold corresponding to the currently changing special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol), that is, the digested special symbol hold. The variable hold display area 9e for displaying the corresponding effect hold (first effect hold 9a or second effect hold 9b) is provided (see FIG. 3).

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

Further, a movable decorative member 14 (movable accessory) that can be operated along with the game effect is provided above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of a game effect having a relatively high possibility of a big hit, and the movable decorative member 14 is movable. The decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the decorative member 14 becomes visible. As a result, the player will have a higher expectation for the big hit. In addition to falling, the movable decorative member 14 is provided with various patterns such as an operation of repeating fine movements (vibrations) up and down and an operation of moving downward stepwise.

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, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Random numbers for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct are acquired based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, 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, the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

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

It should be noted that the variation display of the special symbol and the variation display of the effect symbol performed based on the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination are also called "big hit variation" or "specific variation", and the special symbol winning / failing determination is made. The variable display of the special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol, which are performed based on the result of "off", are also called "off variation" or "non-specific variation".

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, and opens and closes the first prize-winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first large winning device 31 is in a state where the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. Can be changed to.

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

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

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

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

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

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol winning / failing determination. When the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information), that is, the mode of the stop display of the special symbol (display result of the variable display of the special symbol) is the specific mode (specific display result) indicating a big hit. In this case, a big hit game (special game) is performed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the big hit symbol displayed as stopped. The opening pattern of the big winning openings (first big winning opening 30 and second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game will be described later.

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

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

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

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

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the ball, up to a predetermined number (4 in this embodiment). There is.

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

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

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “acquired information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is acquired. Is temporarily stored as a pachinko machine hold in a pachinko machine 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 or not the normal symbol corresponds to the normal symbol hold, and to execute a variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of passage, that is, the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even in such a case, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not the normal symbol is correct for the passage up to a predetermined number.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, as the solenoids, the second starting port solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, and the second special winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. These various solenoids are also referred to as "driving means". The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first prize-winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning 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 hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and the like are used. Figure Hold indicator 44, round indicator 45, game status indicator 46, launch direction indicator 47, and hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main display units 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

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

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

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

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

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The sub control board 90 (sub control unit), the image control board 100 (image control unit), the voice control board 106 (sound control unit), and the lamp control board 107 (lamp control unit) are displayed according to the game situation. It functions as an effect executing means for causing various effects such as an effect, a sound effect, and a lamp effect (light effect) to be executed by a corresponding effect device, member, or the like (effect means). It also functions as a notice effect execution means for causing a corresponding effect device, member, or the like (effect means) to execute various advance notice effects (suggestion effects) that suggest information regarding variable display of identification information.

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

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound 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 sound data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the image control microcomputer 101 may execute voice control. In this case, the sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided in the center decorative body 10 (behind the decorative member 13). The effect control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from the data stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data related to a light emission pattern or an operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

Further, on the sub-control board 90, 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.) and The second effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, the signal from the corresponding effect button detection switch is input to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

Further, on the sub-control board 90, in addition to the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d (see FIG. 5), a cross key (not shown) provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 61 is provided. A cross key detection switch (not shown) that detects the operation is connected. The cross-shaped key detection switch is capable of distinguishing and detecting inputs in each of the up, down, left, and right directions. Therefore, when the player performs an input operation of up, down, left, or right with respect to the cross key, the signal (upper detection signal, lower detection signal, left detection signal, or right detection signal) from the corresponding cross key detection switch is output. It is input to the sub control board 90.

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

There are multiple types of jackpots in this embodiment. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the jackpots are "16R (round) 1st jackpot", "6R 2nd to 5th jackpot", "16R 6th jackpot", "16R 7th jackpot", and "12R". A total of 12 types of "8th jackpot", "6R 9th jackpot", "2R 10th jackpot", "16R 11th jackpot" and "2R 12th jackpot" are provided. Of these jackpots, the jackpots related to the first special symbol, "16R 1st jackpot" and "6R 2nd to 5th jackpots", and the jackpots related to the second special symbol, "16R 6th jackpot" and " "16R 11th jackpot" is a jackpot related to a jackpot game using the first jackpot 30 (lower attacker). Specifically, in "16R 1st big hit" and "16R 6th big hit", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 1st big winning opening 30 is 16 times, and the opening time is 1 time (1 round). It's a big hit of 25 seconds. In the "16R 11th jackpot", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the first big winning opening 30 is 16 times, and the opening time related to the opening of the first (1R) to the tenth (10R) is once. It is a big hit of 25 seconds per opening (1 round) and 0.1 seconds per opening (1 round) for the 11th (11R) to 16th (16R) opening. That is, in the "16R 11th jackpot", out of the 16 opening of the 1st big winning opening 30, the 10th opening (10 rounds) from the 1st (1R) to the 10th (10R) is the 1st big winning opening. It becomes easy (possible) to enter the game ball into the 30th, and the remaining 11th (11R) to 16th (16R) 6 times opening (6 rounds) is the entry of the game ball into the 1st prize opening 30. It is a big hit that makes the ball difficult (impossible). From this, it can be said that the "16R 11th jackpot" is substantially a "10R jackpot". Furthermore, in each of the "6R 2nd to 5th big hits", the number of times (the number of rounds) of opening the 1st big winning opening 30 is 6 times, and the opening time is 25 seconds for each opening (1 round). Is. The round is also simply referred to as "R" and also referred to as "round game".

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

The 16R 1st jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, and 16R 11th jackpot are collectively referred to as "16R jackpot", and the 16R 11th jackpot is also referred to as "substantially 10R jackpot", and the 6R second jackpot. -The 5th jackpot and the 6R 9th jackpot are also collectively referred to as "6R jackpot", and the 2R 10th jackpot and the 2R 12th jackpot are also collectively referred to as "2R jackpot". Further, the 12R 8th jackpot is also simply referred to as "12R jackpot".

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to a high probability state, a time saving state, a high base state, etc., which will be described later, according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred (winning). That is, the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is a big hit, and the types of the big hits are the above-mentioned 16R 1st big hit, 6R 2nd big hit, 16R 6th big hit, 16R 7th big hit, 12R 8th big hit, 6R 9th big hit and 2R. When any of the tenth big hits is obtained, the game state after the big hit game is completed is referred to as "high probability state, time saving state and high base state" described later. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is a big hit, and the type of the big hit is one of the above-mentioned 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hit (actually 10R big hit), and 2R 12th big hit. The game state after the end of the big hit game is referred to as a "low probability state, a short time state, and a high base state" described later. From this, the 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, 16R 7th jackpot, 12R 8th jackpot, 6R 9th jackpot and 2R 10th jackpot can be regarded as "probability variation jackpot", and 6R. The 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit (actually 10R big hit) and the 2R 12th big hit can be regarded as "non-probable variable big hit" (normal big hit, time saving big hit). Further, the 2R jackpot (2R 10th jackpot, 2R 12th jackpot) is a jackpot that opens (opens and closes for a moment) the second prize opening 35 in 0.1 seconds per round as described above. It is unlikely that a game ball will enter the second major winning opening 35, which opens in a short time, and therefore it is also unlikely that a prize ball based on the entry into the second major winning opening 35 will be obtained. Such a 2R big hit is also called a so-called "big hit without a ball", of which the 10th big hit with a 2R is also called a "probable variable big hit without a ball", and the 12th big hit with a 2R is a "normal (short time) without a ball". Also called "big hit". The opening for 0.1 seconds (instantaneous opening and closing) is the same as the opening of the first big winning opening 30 in the 11th to 16th rounds of the 16R 11th big hit (substantially 10R big hit).

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

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

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit or not is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and the type of big hit in the case of a big hit. Is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining the symbol "and" information for determining the symbol ")". As shown in FIG. 7A, the random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct 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 the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, the random number for determining the jackpot type, and the "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 random numbers for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct as shown in FIG. 7B. The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery), and takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

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

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

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

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

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number 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 referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

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

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

In addition, the gaming state after the big hit game (after the special game) in the case of any of the 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, the 16R 11th big hit (substantially 10R big hit), and the 2R 12th big hit is the normal state of the special symbol. In addition to the (low probability state), the special symbol becomes a time-saving state and a high-base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is particularly called "low accuracy and high base state". The low probability high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of variable display of the special symbol is executed, or when a big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

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

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

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

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, 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.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the low-accuracy low-base state in which the big hit game is not performed, this low-accuracy low-base state is regarded as the "normal gaming state" or the "normal state". This can be done, and the game played in that 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. It can be regarded as a "game state" or a "special state", and the game performed in that state can be regarded as a "special game".

In addition, from the point of view of the probability that the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment will be a big hit (big hit probability), the high probability state (probability change state) in which the probability fluctuation function operates is the low probability state (normal state) in which the probability fluctuation function does not operate. Since it is a state that is more advantageous for the player than the non-probability state), the high-probability state can be regarded as a "special game state" or a "special state", and the game (high-probability game) performed in that state can be regarded. It can be regarded as a "special game".

Further, from the viewpoint of the frequency of entering the second starting port 21, the high base state in which the high base generation function is activated is more advantageous to the player than the low base state in which the high base generation function is not activated. Therefore, the high base state can be regarded as a "special game state" or a "special state", and the game (high base game) performed in the 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".

Further, the low base state can be said to be a "left-handed state" because the game ball is made to enter the left-handed game area 3A by left-handed as described above and the game is advanced. On the other hand, the high base state and the state in which the big hit game is performed can be said to be a "right-handed state" because the game ball is made to enter the right game area 3B by right-handed hitting and the game is advanced as described above. Then, 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 first special symbol based on the entry into the second starting opening 21 is more important than the big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the first special symbol based on the entry into the first starting opening 20. 2 It is highly possible that a big hit in the hit / fail judgment of the special symbol is advantageous for the player. From this, the left-handed state can be regarded as a "normal game state" or a "normal state", and the game performed in the state can be regarded as a "normal game". In addition, the right-handed state can be regarded as a "special game state" or a "special state", and the game performed in that state can be regarded as a "special game".

In addition, when the high-probability low-base state is provided, the high-probability low-base state and the low-probability low-base state are both in the low-probability state, but in the high-probability state, the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol is provided. Since the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the special symbol will be a big hit is higher than the low probability state, the high probability low base state can be regarded as the "special game state" or the "special state". The game performed in the state can be regarded as a "special game".

As described above, among the various games and game states that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1, the games and game states that are relatively advantageous to the player are referred to as "special game" and "special game state". That is.

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

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

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, 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), first, the output processing (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

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

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

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

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

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

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second 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).

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

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

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

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

In S316, the latest acquired random number value (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). Whether it is a big hit or not is determined, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined. In this determination by S317, the hit / fail judgment (judgment of whether or not it is a big hit) for the special figure 2 hold is performed prior to the hit / fail judgment (S1303, S1304) in the special figure 2 hit / miss judgment process (S1202) described later (preliminary judgment). It corresponds to the so-called "hold look-ahead").

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

Next, in S318, game information (preliminary judgment information) related to the result of the preliminary judgment by S317, specifically, information indicating whether or not the random number 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 number value for determining the jackpot type), information indicating the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number 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 such information. 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. Here, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when the current gaming state is in the high base state, the opening extension function that increases the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 is operating, and whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. The determination (see FIG. 8B) is easy to make. Further, in this embodiment, as will be described later, the digestion of the special figure 2 hold (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the special figure 1 hold (variation display of the first special symbol) ( So-called special figure 2 priority variable machine). In such a configuration, for example, when the preliminary determination of the special figure 1 is performed, the result is notified to the player by an effect such as a notice, and the result of the preliminary determination is clearly shown to be a big hit, the player , By using the priority of special figure 2 hold digestion, the special figure 2 hold is intentionally eliminated (set to "0") at any timing, and the big hit related to special figure 1 showing the result of the preliminary judgment is Technical intervention such as intentional generation is possible. It is not preferable from the viewpoint of fairness of the game that the player can adjust the timing of occurrence of the big hit in this way. Therefore, if the current gaming state is not a low base state but a high base state (YES in S320), this process is terminated without performing the process related to the pre-judgment of Special Figure 1 after S321. ..

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

[Usu-zu operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 after the start ball entry process (S205). In the normal figure operation process (S206), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol change processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. Processing (S406) is performed, and if the "normal operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), ordinary electric accessory processing (S407) is performed. The operation status of the normal figure 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, the normal symbol variation pattern having a variation time of 1 second is selected. do. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. After finishing the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed, and then the normal symbol variation start process (S505) is performed to finish the process. In the normal symbol variation start process, the variation display of the normal symbol is started based on the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol change start process, a normal symbol change start command is set in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of change of the normal symbol.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

On the other hand, if the end flag per normal figure is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 has been completed. The hit end flag is turned off (S1011), the normal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the normal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the normal figure operation process (S206) shown in FIG.

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

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

In the standby screen setting process (S1212), a customer waiting start command for instructing the display start (customer waiting start) of the standby screen (demo screen, customer waiting screen) is issued to the RAM on condition that the special symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. It is set in the output buffer, and the customer waiting start flag (not shown) indicating that the customer waiting start command has been set (transmitted) is turned ON. When the customer waiting start command is output (transmitted) to the sub control board 90 by the output process (S201), the sub control board 90 (directing control microcomputer 91) is set to a predetermined timing (for example, from the reception of the customer waiting start command). (Time elapses), the image control board 100 (image control microcomputer 101) is instructed to display the standby screen, whereby the standby screen (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Here, in the above-mentioned processing of S1211, it is determined whether or not the process of making the waiting screen is in progress by referring to this customer waiting start flag, and if the customer waiting start flag is ON, the standby is performed. Judge that the screen is being processed (YES in S1211). In addition, when the standby screen setting process (S1212) is executed, even if the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 are both "0" (YES in S1201 and YES in S1206), the special symbol still changes. If it is displayed, the standby screen setting process (S1212) ends the process as it is without setting the customer wait start command or setting the customer wait flag ON.

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21. Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired due to the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss determination process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol hold (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol hold (variable display of the first special symbol). Further, 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 / fail determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest region of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold). The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area corresponding to) is read out (S1301). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1302). Then, if it is not in the high probability state (NO in S1302), that is, if it is in the normal state, the jackpot determination table for the normal state (the jackpot determination value is "3" and "" in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 8A)). A pass / fail judgment is made based on 397 ") (S1303). On the other hand, if it is in the high probability state (YES in S1302), the hit / fail judgment is performed based on the big hit determination table for the high probability state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8 (A)) (S1304). In the jackpot determination table for high probability states, the jackpot determination values are "3", "53", "113", "173", "227", "281", "337", "397", "449". , "503".

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

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

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203) after the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1203), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). ). If it is determined in S1401 that it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, then it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1402). When it is determined in S1402 that the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1402), refer to the non-time saving state jackpot table (the part of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, which corresponds to the non-time saving state and jackpot). Fluctuation pattern A variation pattern is selected based on the random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). In this embodiment, any of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 is selected. In this embodiment, if the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Then, the process proceeds to S1404.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in S2105, when it is determined that the jackpot end flag is ON (YES in S2105), since the final round in the jackpot game has ended, whether or not the ending time of the jackpot has elapsed, that is, the above-mentioned S2120 It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the ending period started in the process of (S2122), and if it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2122), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2122), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2123), and the game state setting process (S2124) described later is performed. Next, the jackpot flag is turned off (S2125), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2126), and the process is completed. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) is executed again as the special figure operation process (S207) shown in FIG. 21. It can be said that the game control microcomputer 81 that executes the above special electric accessory processing (S1108) functions as a “special game execution means”.

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

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

On the other hand, if it is determined in S2201 that it is not a probabilistic jackpot (NO in S2201), that is, if the end of this time is a jackpot game related to a non-probabilistic jackpot (normal jackpot), the time is shortened without turning on the probabilistic flag. Turn on the flag (S2206), set "100" to the time reduction counter (S2207), and finish the process. In this embodiment, as described above, 5 types of 6R 3rd to 5th big hits, 16R 11th big hits (substantially 10R big hits), and 2R 12th big hits are defined as non-probability variable big hits. When the jackpot game related to the crab is completed, the game state becomes a low probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low accuracy high base state ends when either of the conditions that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times (the special symbol hit / fail judgment is performed 100 times) and the next big hit occurs. do. The time reduction counter and the probability variation counter count the total number of times the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display number of the second special symbol are added.

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the reserved ball number processing (S208) after the special figure operation processing (S207). As shown in FIG. 35, in the reserved ball number processing (S208), first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number, and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read out. (S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved balls command for transmitting the reserved ball number information to the sub control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502). The data related to the number of reserved balls (reserved ball number command) is output by the output process (S201) in the next interrupt process (S105), and the data related to the number of reserved balls (reserved ball number command) is output for each interrupt process. Is set in the output buffer (S2502) and output processing (S201) is performed in sequence. When the sub-control unit 90 that has received the reserved ball number command determines that the number of reserved balls in the special figure has increased or decreased based on the received reserved 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 holding 9a displayed in the location corresponding to the number of balls "1" (see FIG. 3) is moved to the variable hold display area 9e (see FIG. 3), and the first effect is accompanied by this. The first effect hold 9a displayed in the hold display area 9c is moved (shifted) by one to the left.

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 cutoff monitoring process (S209) after the reserved ball number process (S208). As shown in FIG. 36, in the power cutoff monitoring process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not a power cutoff signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is an input of a power off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change or not, whether it is a hit game or not, the number of reserved balls is several, and the number of remaining fluctuations of the probability change / time reduction is Data related to (some etc.) is stored in RAM (S2602), the power off flag is turned ON (S2603), and then loop processing is performed without returning to interrupt processing (S105).

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 (control processing by the sub control unit 90) will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 44. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, timers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out the program of the sub control main process shown in FIG. 37 from the ROM of the sub control board 90 and executes it. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status, and counter reset are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 40, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the effect setting process (S4301) and the receive command analysis process (S4302), which will be described later, are 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).

[Production setting process]
As shown in FIG. 41, in the effect setting process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the effect setting flag is OFF (S6001), and if it is not OFF (NO in S6001), that is, it is ON. If, the process proceeds to S6006, which will be described later, and if it is OFF (YES in S6001), the process proceeds to S6002, and it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON (S6002). Here, the effect setting flag is an image display of the effect setting screen 160 (see FIG. 45 (a)) for setting various conditions related to the execution of the game effect (also referred to as “settings related to the effect”). It is a flag indicating that the image is being displayed on the device 7 (display screen 7a), that is, the effect setting period is in progress, and is turned on in S6004 described later. Therefore, if the effect setting flag is OFF (YES in S6001), the effect setting screen 160 is not displayed and the effect setting period is not in progress. In this case, the process of S6002 is performed. On the other hand, if the effect setting flag is ON (NO in S6001), the effect setting screen 160 is displayed and the effect setting period is in progress. Performs processing after S6006, which will be described later.

Further, the customer waiting flag means that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the standby state (customer waiting state), that is, the standby screen (demo screen) can be displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. It is a flag to indicate. The customer waiting flag is set to be ON / OFF by the effect control microcomputer 91, and is turned ON based on the reception of the customer waiting start command from the main control board 80 by the sub control board 90 to enter the standby state. It is turned off based on the fact that the sub control board 90 receives the fluctuation start command related to the special symbol from the main control board 80.

When it is determined in S6002 that the customer waiting flag is not ON (NO in S6002), this processing is completed without performing the processing after S6003, and it is determined that it is ON (YES in S6002). , It is determined whether or not the first effect button 63a has been operated, that is, whether or not the detection signal (ON signal) from the first effect button detection switch 63c has been input (S6003). As a result, when it is determined that the first effect button 63a has not been operated (NO in S6003), this process is completed without performing the processing after S6004, and it is determined that the operation has been performed (YES in S6003), the effect setting. Turn on the flag (S6004) and perform display processing on the effect setting screen 160 (S6005).

In the S6005, a setting screen display command for instructing the display of the effect setting screen 160 is set in the sub output buffer. When the setting screen display command set in the S6005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transfers the image data for the effect setting screen from the ROM of the image control board 100. It is read and the display of the effect setting screen 160 based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

Here, the effect setting screen 160 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 45. In this embodiment, it is possible to arbitrarily set the "output volume of the speaker 67" and the "brightness (brightness) of the display screen 7a" according to the preference of the player. Corresponding to this, as shown in FIG. 45 (a), the setting items of "volume" and "brightness" and their setting contents (setting stage) are displayed on the effect setting screen 160. These "volume" and "brightness" are set up and down around the reference setting (initial setting predetermined for this pachinko gaming machine 1), respectively (large and small for volume, light and dark for brightness (brightness)). It is possible to set a total of 5 stages, 2 stages each. In this embodiment, the reference setting (reference setting value) of "volume" and "brightness" is set to "level 3", respectively. That is, the "volume" and the "brightness" can be set stepwise from "level 1" to "level 5", respectively.

Further, in this embodiment, among a plurality of characters (predetermined display) that can be displayed when the reach effect described later is executed, the player's favorite character (racing driver in this embodiment, hereinafter simply referred to as "driver"). By selecting in advance, it is possible to reflect the selected character in the production. Corresponding to this, the effect setting screen 160 displays an item of "driver selection" (character selection) for instructing execution of character selection. Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, a race effect with a car race as a motif is provided as an effect pattern of the reach effect, and the driver appearing in this race effect is targeted for character selection. By selecting this "driver selection" item, the driver selection screen 170 shown in FIG. 45B can be displayed on the display screen 7a.

Returning to FIG. 41, after performing the display processing of the effect setting screen 160 on S6005, it is then determined whether or not the item selection input by the cross key operation is performed (S6006). The item selection input is performed by pressing the "up" or "down" of the cross key, and in the S6006, it is determined whether or not the up detection signal or the down detection signal from the cross key detection switch is input. As a result, if it is determined that the item selection input has not been performed (NO in S6006), the process proceeds to S6008 without processing S6007, and if it is determined that the item selection input has been performed (YES in S6006). Processing to move the item cursor 161 on the effect setting screen 160 shown in FIG. 45A in the direction corresponding to the operation of the cross key, that is, in the upward direction according to the upper detection signal or in the downward direction according to the lower detection signal. (S6007).

In S6007, the up movement command instructing the item cursor 161 to move up or the down movement command instructing to move down is set in the sub-output buffer. When the move command (upward move command or downward move command) set in the S6007 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays it on the effect setting screen 160. The existing item cursor 161 is moved one step upward or downward with respect to the current display position.

Here, the item cursor 161 is displayed at a position indicating the item of "volume" at the beginning of the display of the effect setting screen 160, and from this state, for example, every time a downward movement command is received, the item cursor 161 is displayed. It moves in the order of "brightness", "driver selection", and "end", and when a down movement command is received at the "end" position, the item cursor 161 returns to the "brightness" position. There is. On the other hand, when the up movement command is received, the item cursor 161 moves in the opposite direction to the case where the down movement command is received. The player can select a desired item by operating the cross key while checking the item cursor 161 displayed on the effect setting screen 160 in this way.

Next, in S6008, it is determined whether or not the setting change input is performed by operating the cross key (S6008). The setting change input is the "left" of the cross key when the item cursor 161 is displayed at the position indicating "volume" or "brightness", that is, when the "volume" or "brightness" item is selected. "Or" right "pressing operation. In the S6008, it is determined whether or not the left detection signal or the right detection signal from the cross key detection switch based on the "left" or "right" pressing operation of the cross key is input. As a result, when it is determined that the setting change input has been performed (YES in S6008), among the setting cursors 162 and 163 on the effect setting screen 160 shown in FIG. 45 (a), the item in which the item cursor 161 is located is selected. A process is performed in which the setting cursor pointing to the corresponding setting content is moved in the direction corresponding to the operation of the cross key, that is, in the left direction according to the left detection signal or in the right direction according to the right detection signal (S6009).

In the S6009, of the setting cursors 162 and 163, the left movement command for instructing the left movement of the setting cursor to be moved or the right movement command for instructing the right movement is set in the sub output buffer. When the move command (left move command or right move command) set in the S6009 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays it on the effect setting screen 160. Of the existing setting cursors 162 and 163, the setting cursor to be moved is moved one step (“-1 level” or “+1 level”) to the left or right with respect to the current display position. For example, as shown in FIG. 45A, when the item cursor 161 is displayed at a position pointing to the item of "volume", the setting cursor to be moved is the setting cursor 162, so that the setting cursor 162 is used. Move one step (“-1 level” or “+1 level”) to the left or right from the current display position.

Here, the setting cursors 162 and 163 are displayed at positions pointing to "level 3" as shown in FIG. 45A at the beginning of the display of the effect setting screen 160, and from this state, for example, the setting cursor 162. (That is, when setting the volume), the display position of the setting cursor 162 moves in the order of "level 4" and "level 5" each time a right move command is received. , Even if the right movement command is received at the "level 5" position, the setting cursor 162 does not move. On the other hand, when the left move command is received, the setting cursor 162 moves in the opposite direction to the case where the right move command is received, that is, moves in the order of "level 2" and "level 1", and thereafter, "level". Even if the left movement command is received at the position of "1", the setting cursor 162 does not move. This also applies to the movement display of the setting cursor 163. The player can set the "volume" or "brightness" by operating the cross-shaped key while checking the setting cursor 162 or the cursor 163 displayed on the effect setting screen 160 in this way. It will be possible.

On the other hand, if it is determined in the above-mentioned S6008 that the setting change input has not been performed (NO in S6008), the process proceeds to S6015 shown in FIG. 42, and it is determined whether or not the selection flag is OFF (S6015). ). As described above, in this embodiment, a race effect is provided as one of the reach effects, and the player prefers among the plurality of drivers (five drivers in this example) appearing in this race effect. It is possible to select a driver. The selection flag indicates that the driver selection screen 170 (see FIG. 45B) for performing such driver selection (character selection) by the player is being displayed on the image display device 7 (display screen 7a). That is, it is a flag indicating that the driver is in the driver selection period (during the character selection period), and is turned on in S6017 described later. Therefore, if the selection flag is OFF (YES in S6015), the driver selection screen 170 is not displayed and the driver selection period is not in progress. In this case, the processing of S6016 is performed. On the other hand, if the selection flag is ON (NO in S6015), the driver selection screen 170 is displayed and the driver selection period is in progress. In this case, in order to proceed with the process related to driver selection, S6019 described later. Subsequent processing is performed.

When it is determined in S6015 that the selection flag is OFF (YES in S6015), it is determined whether or not the driver selection execution input has been performed (S6016). As shown in FIG. 45A, the driver selection execution input is performed by pressing the first effect button 63a while the item cursor 161 on the effect setting screen 160 is displayed at the position indicating "driver selection". Will be. When it is determined that the driver selection execution input has not been performed in S6016 (NO in S6016), the process shifts to the processing of S6010 (Fig. 41) without performing the processing related to driver selection, and the driver selection execution input has been performed. If it is determined (YES in S6016), the selection flag is turned ON (S6017), and the driver selection screen 170 is displayed (S6018).

In S6018, the selection screen display command instructing the display of the driver selection screen 170 is set in the sub output buffer. When the selection screen display command set in S6018 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 transfers the image data for the driver selection screen from the ROM of the image control board 100. It is read and the display of the driver selection screen 170 based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

As shown in FIG. 45B, the driver selection screen 170 displays information (effect information) corresponding to each of the plurality of (selectable) drivers (characters) to be selected. Specifically, images (effect information images) showing information such as the names, facial photographs, and ranks of the five drivers are displayed side by side in the vertical direction of the driver selection screen 170. In this embodiment, five drivers are represented by "Kou", "Otsu", "Hei", "Ding", and "戊", and the ranks of the drivers are "S", "A", "B", from the top. It shall be represented by four stages of "C". The number of selectable characters (drivers) and the number of rank stages are not limited to this, and the number may be less or more than in this embodiment, and the number may be the production mode (production content) or the like. It is possible to set it arbitrarily in consideration of.

Here, regarding the production characteristics of the instep to the 戊 (predetermined display) that can appear (can be displayed) in the race production, the driver with the highest rank S is referred to as "instep", and the driver of rank A is hereinafter referred to as "Otsu". , The rank B driver is "丙" and "Ding", and the rank C driver is "戊". In other words, the driver with the highest rank is called "Kou", the driver one rank lower than "Kou" is called "Otsu", and the driver one rank lower than "Otsu" is called "Hei" and "Ding". The lowest driver is said to be "Shin". As will be described in detail later, when a race effect is performed, the driver (predetermined display) that plays a leading role in the race effect is selected (set) based on the variable effect pattern, and the race is based on the rank of the selected driver. It suggests the degree of expectation of the production, that is, the possibility (expectation) of a player having an advantageous result such as a big hit or a probable change big hit. In other words, Kou-戊 (predetermined display) is a character that suggests the degree of expectation for the execution of big hit games and high-probability games, and for each character (Kou-戊), the default (initial setting) rank (expectation). Degree) is predetermined.

Then, in this embodiment, when the player selects a favorite driver through the driver selection screen 170 as described later, the selected favorite driver is selected in the race production (becomes the leading role), and the race is concerned. It is configured to increase expectations for the result of the production (execution of a special game). That is, the setting of the degree of expectation suggested by the driver (predetermined display) is changed. For this reason, for example, the player selects "戊" (rank C), which is the driver with the lowest original rank (expectation), through the driver selection screen 170, and then the driver who plays the leading role in executing the race production. When the "戊" is selected as, the degree of expectation is equivalent to the "A" of rank S. As a result, the selection result of the driver selection (character selection) through the driver selection screen 170 can be reflected in the effect when the reach effect (race effect) is performed later, and as a result, the reach effect (race effect) can be reflected. ) Can attract the interest of the player. Further, due to the playability that the result of the selection by the player is reflected in the reach effect (race effect), it is possible to promote the driver selection through the driver selection screen 170.

Next, in S6019, it is determined whether or not the driver selection input is performed by operating the cross key (S6019). Driver selection input (character selection input) is performed by pressing the "up" or "down" of the cross key. In S6019, whether or not the up detection signal or down detection signal from the cross key detection switch is input. Is determined. As a result, when it is determined that the driver selection input has not been performed (NO in S6019), the process proceeds to S6021 without performing the processing of S6020, and it is determined that the driver selection input has been performed (YES in S6019). Processing to move the selection cursor 171 on the driver selection screen 170 shown in FIG. 45B in the direction corresponding to the operation of the cross key, that is, in the upward direction according to the upper detection signal or in the downward direction according to the lower detection signal. (S6020).

In S6020, the up movement command for instructing the up movement of the selection cursor 171 or the down movement command for instructing the down movement is set in the sub-output buffer. When the move command (up move command or down move command) set in S6020 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 displays it on the driver selection screen 170. The position of the selected selection cursor 171 is moved one step upward or downward with respect to the current display position.

Here, the selection cursor 171 is displayed at a position indicating the currently selected driver (“A” in FIG. 45 (b)) among the drivers A to E displayed on the driver selection screen 170. For example, from the state where the selection cursor 171 is displayed at the position pointing to "A" as shown in FIG. 45B, the selection cursor 171 is set to "B", "丙", every time a downward movement command is received. It moves downward in the order of "Ding" and "戊", and when a downward movement command is received at the position of "戊", the selection cursor 171 returns to the position of "Instep". On the other hand, when the up movement command is received, the selection cursor 171 moves in the opposite direction to the case where the down movement command is received. The player can select a desired driver (effect information) by operating the cross-shaped key while checking the selection cursor 171 displayed on the driver selection screen 170 in this way.

Next, in S6021, it is determined whether or not the selection completion input has been performed (S6021). The selection completion input is performed by pressing the first effect button 63a with the selection cursor 171 on the driver selection screen 170 displayed at a position pointing to any of the driver's instep to the 戊. It is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first effect button detection switch 63c is input. As a result, when it is determined that the selection completion input has not been performed (NO in S6021), this processing (effect) is performed without performing the processing of S6022 to S6024 and without performing the processing of S6010 or later shown in FIG. The setting process) is completed.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the selection completion input has been made in S6021 (YES in S6021), the selected driver specified based on the selection status of the driver displayed on the driver selection screen 170 (position of the selection cursor 171). Is stored (saved) as the latest driver information in a predetermined storage unit (effect information storage unit) provided in the RAM or the like of the sub-control board 90, and the driver information is set (updated) (S6022). ). In this embodiment, the character flags A to E corresponding to each of the insteps to the 戊 are provided as the driver information, and among these flags, the flag corresponding to the selected driver (the driver pointed to by the selection cursor 171) is turned ON ( For example, "1") and other flags are set to OFF (for example, "0"). For example, if the selection cursor 171 is at a position pointing to the driver's instep, the character flag A is turned ON, and all other character flags B to E are turned OFF.

The S6022 also sets (updates) information about the driver's rank (also called "rank information"). As described above, the five drivers A to 戊 displayed as selection targets on the driver selection screen 170 have ranks (“S”, “A”, “B” that indicate the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game, respectively. , "C") are preset, and this preset rank is used as default (initial setting) rank information in a predetermined storage unit (1) provided in the RAM or the like of the sub-control board 90. It is stored in the rank information storage unit). When the player selects a driver selected by the player through the driver selection screen 170 with respect to this rank information, the stored rank information is updated based on the selection result (selected driver).

For example, if the driver selected by the player through the driver selection screen 170 is "A", the rank (expectation) of the instep is the highest "S" and matches the default rank. Therefore, in this case, The default rank information is stored (saved) as it is as the latest rank information without being changed (rewritten) (see FIG. 47 (a)). On the other hand, if the selected driver is other than "A", which is the highest rank, for example, "丙", the rank (B) of "丙" in the default rank information is the rank (S) of A. It is changed (rewritten) so that it has the same rank as, and this is stored (saved) as the latest rank information (see FIG. 47 (b)). Further, for example, when the selected driver is "戊", the rank (C) of "戊" in the default rank information is changed (rewritten) so as to be the same rank as the rank (S) of the instep. Then, this is stored (saved) as the latest rank information (see FIG. 47 (c)). In this way, according to the driver information and rank information stored (saved) in S6022, the effect control related to the game effect such as the subsequent variation effect and the advance notice effect is executed. Even if the selected driver is "Otsu" or "Ding", the rank information is changed (rewritten) in the same way as when "丙" or "戊" is selected. Further, since the rank information is internally stored information, the rank information (including after updating) is not displayed on the display screen 7a. For example, as shown in FIG. 45B, each driver is previously stored. Only the defined original (default) rank (S, A, B, C) is displayed.

Next, after turning off the selection flag on S6023, the effect setting screen display process is performed on S6024. The process of S6024 is a process for returning the display content (screen display) of the display screen 7a from the conventional driver selection screen 170 to the effect setting screen 160, and is a selection screen deletion command for instructing the deletion of the driver selection screen 170. And, the setting screen display command instructing the display of the effect setting screen 160 is set in the sub output buffer. When the selection screen deletion command and the setting screen display command are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 erases the driver selection screen 170 from the display screen 7a and the effect setting screen. The image data for use is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the display of the effect setting screen 160 based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the display screen 7a returns from the driver selection screen 170 to the effect setting screen 160.

By the above processing of S6015 to S6024, the driver selection screen 170 is displayed on the display screen 7a, and the player can use any of the plurality of drivers through the screen based on the operation of the cross key or the operation of the first effect button 63a. The effect of letting you select is realized. Such a production is also called a "selective production". Further, the information about the driver (character) displayed on the driver selection screen 170 is also referred to as "effect information" or "character information". To select any of the information related to the driver instep to the 戊 (plural production information) displayed on the driver selection screen 170, any of the character flags A to E corresponding to the driver instep to the 戊 is turned on. Since it can be said that the character flags A to E are selected, it is also possible to regard the character flags A to E as "plurality of effect information".

Next, returning to FIG. 41, in S6010, it is determined whether or not the end instruction input of the effect setting has been performed (S6010). The end instruction input is performed by pressing the first effect button 63a while the item cursor 161 on the effect setting screen 160 is displayed at the "end" position. In the S6010, the item cursor 161 is set to "end". It is determined whether or not the display is displayed at the "end" position and the detection signal from the first effect button detection switch 63c is input. As a result, when it is determined that the end instruction input has not been performed (NO in S6010), this process is terminated without performing the processes of S6011 to S6013, and it is determined that the end instruction input has been performed (YES in S6010). ), Save the settings (S6011).

In the setting saving process (S6011), the volume and brightness (also referred to as "effect environment") specified based on the setting contents (positions of the setting cursors 162 and 163) of each item displayed on the effect setting screen 160 are shown. The set values (any of "1" to "5" respectively) are stored (saved) as the latest production environment in a predetermined storage unit (effect environment setting storage unit) provided in the RAM or the like of the sub control board 90. Then, set (update) the production environment. According to the setting content (updated effect environment) of the stored (saved) effect environment, the effect control related to the subsequent display effect and sound effect can be executed. As a result, the effect environment (sound effect volume, brightness of the display screen 7a) set by the player through the effect setting screen 160 is reflected in the subsequent effect (game).

Next, after turning off the effect setting flag in S6012, the standby screen display process is performed in S6013. In the S6013, the setting screen deletion command for instructing the deletion of the effect setting screen 160 and the standby screen display command for instructing the display of the standby screen (demo screen) are set in the sub output buffer. When the setting screen deletion command and the standby screen display command are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 erases the effect setting screen 160 from the display screen 7a and the standby screen. Image data for use is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a standby screen display (not shown) based on the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. The effect control microcomputer 91 that executes such an effect setting process (S6000) functions as a “setting means” capable of making settings related to the effect.

Through the above effect setting process (S6000), the player can use the effect setting screen 160 for the two effect environments of "volume" and "brightness", that is, "sound effect volume" and "brightness of the display screen 7a". , It is possible to set it arbitrarily. Further, among the effect setting processes (S6000), the processes of S6015 to S6024 (see FIG. 42) enable the player to select a desired driver from a plurality of drivers through the driver selection screen 170. ing. Then, when the production environment is updated (changed) or the driver information is updated (changed) with respect to the reference setting, the effect control microcomputer 91 is added to the effect environment and driver information after the update. It is possible to execute the effect control based on this. The driver information (driver information image) selected by the player through the driver selection screen 170 is stored in the information display area J provided at the lower left on the display screen 7a, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (a). Is displayed. The player can confirm the currently selected driver (directing information) by looking at the information display area J. In this embodiment, the information display area J can be displayed during the execution of the variable effect or the demo effect, and is not displayed during the execution of the jackpot game-related effect such as the opening effect or the round effect.

[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 the start ball entry command has not been received. If it is determined (NO in S4395), the process shifts to S4401 processing, and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4395), the effect hold information storage process (S4400) is performed and the process shifts to S4401 processing. do. The effect hold information storage process (S4400) uses various information 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 as a special symbol type (first special). Stored in a predetermined effect hold information storage area of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 in shift memory format according to the number of special figure hold balls at the time of transmission / reception (command generation) of the symbol, the second special symbol) and the start entry command. do. As described above, when the start ball entry command (special figure 1 start ball entry command, special figure 2 start ball entry command) sent from the main control board 80 is preliminarily determined based on the start ball entry. Information related to the result of the pre-judgment (holding look-ahead information), specifically, the hit / fail information related to the special symbol hit / miss judgment, the information indicating the random value for determining the jackpot type, the information indicating the fluctuation pattern random value, and the like are included. Therefore, these pieces of information are stored as production hold information (see FIG. 13). For example, when the received start-in ball command is the special figure 1 start-in ball command corresponding to the reserved ball number "4" in the special figure 1, the pre-judgment result and the hit type included in the special figure 1 start-in ball command. Etc. are stored as the special figure 1 effect hold information in the area corresponding to the number of holds 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect hold information stored in this way is used for executing various effects such as a variable effect, a notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The storage content (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special figure hold storage unit (first special figure hold storage unit, second special figure) in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. It matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the reserved storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect holding information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also a “acquisition information storage means”.

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

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

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

[Variation production start processing]
Next, the variable effect start processing (S4402) executed by the reception command analysis processing (S4302) will be described. As shown in FIG. 44, in the variation effect start process (S4402), first, a random number process for effect determination that acquires various effect decision random numbers such as a random number for determining variation effect, a random number for determining advance notice effect, and a random number for determining effect symbol. Perform (S4501). In this embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), the mode of the effect symbol game effect (variable effect) to be executed, the mode of the advance notice effect, the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the like are determined.

Next, the S4502 analyzes the received fluctuation start command (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information for designating a variation pattern) that specifies a variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. The information for designating the variation pattern includes the variation pattern information (P1 to P22) 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 jackpot 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, the effect symbol game production to be started this time is performed by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command. It is possible to determine whether the (variable display of the effect symbol) is related to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. It should be noted that the variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

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

Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is the effect mode, such as different display modes (for example, symbol design, numerical design, etc.) of the effect symbol 8, different characters, items, and background images appearing. It depends on. In addition, the effect symbol game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode, and when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects can be executed depending on the effect mode. Can be.

In this embodiment, the effect mode A is executed when the low accuracy low base state is controlled, the effect mode B is executed when the effect mode B is controlled to the low accuracy high base state, and the effect mode C is the high accuracy high state. It is executed when it is controlled to the base state, and the effect modes D and E are executed when it is controlled to either the low accuracy high base state or the high accuracy high base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of A to C, the player confirms the effect mode to determine whether the current game state is the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state (probability variable game state). You can figure out if there is one. On the other hand, when the effect mode is D or E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, whether the current game state is the low accuracy high base state (time saving state) or the high accuracy high base state (probability variation game state). It is difficult to know if it is. In that sense, the effect modes D and E can be said to be probability non-notification modes. In this embodiment, after the end of the big hit game related to any of the 16R 1st big hit, the 16R 6th big hit, and the RUB, the effect mode C is set, and the big hit game related to any of the 6R 2nd to 5th big hits ends. After that, the effect mode D is set, the effect mode B is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 16R 11th big hit (substantially 10R big hit), and the effect mode E is set after the end of the big hit game related to the 2R big hit.

Next, in S4504, a variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a variation effect pattern (variation effect pattern) to be performed using the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, and the like 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 the variation effect pattern determination table at the time of a big hit corresponding to the current effect mode. The variable effect pattern determination table is set. The variable effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (variable mode of the effect symbol, etc.) of the effect symbol game effect, and is a plurality of variable effect pattern determination tables corresponding to the effect mode (mode status). (Not shown) is stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90 in advance. In S4504, the table corresponding to the mode status (current effect mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set from those variable effect pattern determination tables.

Next, in S4505, a variation effect pattern suitable for the specified variation pattern is selected and set based on the variation effect determination random number acquired in S4501 and the variation effect pattern determination table set in S4504 (S4505). .. As the variation effect pattern, the variation mode of the effect symbol 8 displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (execution mode of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect (variable effect), when the reach effect is executed (variable effect with reach) or when the character effect performed using a specific character is executed (character variable effect), the reach effect or the character When the effect is not executed (variable effect without reach) 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 with a symbol that completes the jackpot mode while the variable display is continued. Such reach production is also called "specific production" or "specific production".

Further, in S4505, the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as “stop effect symbol”) to be stopped and displayed is determined and set based on the random number for determining the effect symbol acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown). The effect symbol 8 that is stopped and displayed as a result of the game effect is that the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment is out of order, and if there is a reach, there are three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787". Of these, the middle production symbol 8C (final stop symbol) is considered to be different from the other production symbols (first stop symbol, second stop symbol), and when there is no reach, three production symbols such as "635" are 8L. , 8C, 8R, at least one of the production symbols is regarded as a different pattern from the other production symbols.

On the other hand, the stop effect symbol when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit has different settings depending on the effect mode. In the case of effect mode A (without low probability time reduction), effect mode B (with low probability time reduction) and effect mode D or E (with low probability time reduction or with high probability time reduction, that is, probability non-notification mode), the type of jackpot is If it is either 16R 1st jackpot or 16R 6th jackpot, it is doublet (777) of "7", and if it is any of 6R 2nd to 5th jackpot and 16R 11th jackpot (actually 10R jackpot). , It is doublet (111, 333 etc.) of odd numbered symbols other than "7" or doublet (222, 444 etc.) of even numbered symbols (blue symbol), and if it is a big hit equivalent to RUB, "3 ★ 3" or It is a RUB-exclusive roll that includes a special symbol "★" such as "4 ★ 4", and if it is a 2R jackpot, it is a predetermined roll (chance roll) such as "135". Of the stop effect symbols that make up the RUB-dedicated number, the left and right effect symbols 8L and 8R (first stop symbol, second stop symbol) other than the middle effect symbol 8C, which is regarded as the exclusive symbol "★", are "7". It is a number pattern other than. Further, the doublet (777) of "7" is a stop effect symbol (stop display mode) dedicated to the 16R probability variation big hit (excluding RUB) that appears only in the 16R 1st big hit or the 16R 6th big hit.

On the other hand, in the production mode C (with high probability time reduction), the type of jackpot is any one of 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd to 5th jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot and 16R 11th jackpot (actually 10R jackpot). If it is, it is a doublet (111, 333, 999, etc.) of a number pattern ("1" to "6", "8", "9") other than "7", and if it is a big hit corresponding to RUB, it is described above. If it is a 2R jackpot, it will be the same as the doublet (doublet). The reason why the doublet of "7" is not set as the stop effect symbol in the effect mode C is that the playability of the effect mode C, which will be described later, is taken into consideration. The stop display mode (stop effect symbol) of the effect symbol 8 shown in this embodiment is an example, and what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol in the case of a miss or a big hit can be appropriately changed.

Here, the effect mode A (no low probability time reduction) is in the low base state, and in the low base state, the variation display of the first special symbol is mainly performed. Therefore, as a result of the special symbol winning / failing determination in the low base state, it is rare that a jackpot corresponding to the second special symbol such as 16R 6th jackpot, RUB, 16R 11th jackpot (substantially 10R jackpot) is obtained. In addition, the effect mode B (with low probability time reduction), the effect mode C (with high probability time reduction), and the effect modes D and E (with low probability time reduction or with high probability time reduction) are all in a high base state and a high base state. Then, the variation display of the second special symbol is mainly performed. Therefore, as a result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment in the high base state, the hit corresponding to the first special symbol such as 16R 1st jackpot or 6R 2nd to 5th jackpot. Is rarely obtained.

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, and super Reach C, character effects, etc. are set, and in S4505, which of these effects is performed based on the variable effect pattern determination table, or these effects are not performed (this is also called "normal variation"). ) Is determined. Then, when the variation effect with reach is executed, one of the reach effects is set based on the variation pattern designation command and the variation effect pattern determination table. Here, when the SP 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 SP reach effect is a game effect with higher reliability (possibility of becoming a big hit) than the reach (normal reach) effect. The reach effect can be mainly set (executed) when a variation pattern designation command for specifying a variation pattern (see FIG. 9) with a variation time of 30,000 ms or more is received.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a race effect pattern (specific effect pattern) is set as an effect pattern of the SP reach effect, and when it is decided to perform the SP reach effect in the S4505, further. , Whether or not to perform a race effect (a mode of "specific effect") as an SP reach effect is determined based on a variable effect pattern determination table for SP reach. Here, in the present embodiment, the effect content (effect mode) of the race effect is the same, but the function (effect effect) is different depending on the effect mode when the race effect is executed. Specifically, when a race effect is executed in an effect mode other than the effect mode C (effect modes A, B, D, E), whether or not the race effect is a big hit (whether the execution of the big hit game is confirmed). Whether or not) is shown. That is, the race production in the production mode other than the production mode C is a general SP reach production that fuels the expectation of the occurrence of a big hit. On the other hand, when the race effect is executed in the effect mode C, the race effect indicates whether or not the game state after the big hit game becomes the probabilistic game state (whether or not the execution of the high-probability game is confirmed). It is a production. This is because, in this embodiment, the effect mode C is set as a "race mode" dedicated to the probability change game (high probability game), and the race effect executed during the race mode fuels the expectation of the probability change occurrence (probability change continuation). This is because it is a production.

That is, in the race mode, there are two types of variation modes (variation effect patterns) of the effect symbol 8 that can be taken: "variation effect without reach" and "race effect", and the race effect in the race mode is a 2R jackpot (ball launch). It is a fluctuation effect corresponding to the jackpot fluctuation related to the jackpot other than none jackpot). In other words, the race production in the race mode is a variation corresponding to "big hit with a ball", such as 16R big hit, RUB, real 10R big hit, etc. It is a production (a big hit fluctuation production with a ball coming out). For this reason, in the race mode, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is off or if there is a big hit without a ball (2R big hit), whether or not the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol based on this is a fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 3000 ms or more. Regardless of the above, as the variation effect pattern corresponding to these variation patterns (see FIG. 9), the “variation effect without reach” corresponding to the out-of-range variation effect is set. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit with a ball (a big hit other than the 2R big hit), the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol based on this is a big hit fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 3000 ms or more (see FIG. 9), and the big hit. "Race effect" is set as a variation effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern. Since there are three types of jackpot fluctuation patterns with fluctuation times of 3000 ms, 45,000 ms, and 75,000 ms (see FIG. 9), a race effect corresponding to these fluctuation times is provided. Therefore, the race mode is a game property that indicates whether or not a "big hit with a ball is launched" depending on whether or not the race production is started. In view of such playability, in the race mode, a dedicated background image showing a car race scene is displayed as a background image of the display screen 7a. The details of the race production will be described later.

Next, in S4506, the advance notice effect setting process related to the setting of the rehearsal effect is performed (S4506). In this embodiment, various notice effects such as a notice effect based on the preliminary judgment result (holding look-ahead notice) and a notice effect related to the current special figure fluctuation display (variation effect) (the change notice) can be executed. Therefore, in S4506, the execution pattern (notice effect pattern) of the advance notice effect including whether or not to execute (execution / non-execution) is set for each advance notice effect. Specifically, based on the random number for determining the advance notice effect acquired in S4501 and the advance notice determination table stored in the ROM of the sub-control board 90, the advance notice effect pattern is determined including whether or not the advance notice effect is executed. A notice effect pattern is set based on this determination result.

In addition, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment specified by the analysis result of the change start command in S4502, that is, the result of the hit / fail judgment (big hit judgment) related to the special figure change display this time (big hit or miss), and the change start as well. The change pattern information of the special symbol specified by the analysis result of the command, that is, the change pattern related to the special figure change display this time, the notice effect pattern set in S4506, that is, the type (notice type) of the advance notice effect to be executed. The mode, the presence or absence of the advance notice, etc. will be different. In addition, when executing a notice effect, one of a plurality of notice effects (one type of notice effect) may be performed, or two or more notice effects (multiple types of notice effects) may be combined. That is, a plurality of types of advance notice effects may be performed at each execution timing during one variation display (during variation effect).

Finally, in S4507, the sub-output buffer is a variable effect start command for starting the effect pattern game effect (variable effect display, advance notice effect, etc.) based on the variable effect pattern set in S4505 and the advance notice effect pattern set in S4506. (S4507), and the variable 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.

[Race production]
Next, a race effect, which is one of the SP reach effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, will be described. As described above, the function (effect) of the race effect differs depending on the effect mode (other than the effect mode C or the effect mode C) at the time of execution, but the effect content (flow of the effect) is the same. It has become. Therefore, in the following, the contents common to the cases other than the effect mode C and the case of the effect mode C will be described without particular distinction, and the different contents will be described separately.

When the "race effect pattern" (specific effect pattern) is set as the variation effect pattern in the above-mentioned S4505 and the variation effect (variation effect with race effect) based on the "race effect pattern" is started, the display screen 7a first displays the variation effect. As shown in FIG. 46 (a), the variable display of the effect symbol 8 is performed. The display content at the start of the variation effect is basically the same regardless of the variation effect pattern. Note that FIG. 46 illustrates a case where the player selects the driver “Hei” (rank B) through the driver selection screen 170 (see FIG. 45 (b)) described above.

When a predetermined time (for example, 8 seconds) has elapsed after the start of the variable display, the stop display of the effect symbol (here, the stop display of the effect symbol) is in the order of the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol). Temporary stop) is performed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), if the left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) have the same number (reach symbol), the reach is established. As a result, the player recognizes the start (occurrence) of the reach effect. The flow up to this point is the same regardless of the type of variable production with reach (reach type) such as normal reach and SP reach. The left effect symbol 8L (first stop symbol) and the right effect symbol 8R (second stop symbol) are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same number, and the middle effect symbol 8C (final stop symbol) is displayed in a variable manner. The state of being present is also called the "reach state".

Here, in this embodiment, three symbol types, a red symbol, a green symbol, and a blue symbol, are provided as the symbol types of the effect symbol 8, but the degree of expectation in the current reach effect is determined by the symbol types at the time of reach establishment. It is a suggestion. As mentioned above, the race production in the production mode other than the production mode C (also referred to as "normal mode") is to produce whether or not it will be a big hit (a production that fuels the expectation of the big hit). .. Therefore, when the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the race effect pattern and the stop effect symbol in the above-mentioned S4505 in the normal mode, the reach symbol (and the stop effect symbol) is based on the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination. ) Is to be decided (set).

Specifically, if the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a jackpot, and the jackpot type is either 16R 1st jackpot or 16R 6th jackpot (probability variation jackpot), the red symbol "7" is always a reach symbol. The reach symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table determined to be selected, and if it is either 6R 2nd jackpot or RUB (probability variation jackpot), the selection rate of the red symbol "3" as the reach symbol is It was stipulated that the selection rate was the highest, followed by the green symbol (1,5,9) and the blue symbol (2,4,6,8) in that order, and the red symbol "7" was not selected. The reach symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table, and if it is either the 6R 3rd to 5th jackpot or the 16R 11th jackpot (substantially 10R jackpot) (normal jackpot), the selection rate of the blue symbol is the highest. Hereinafter, the reach symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table in which the selection rate decreases in the order of the green symbol and the red symbol "3", and the red symbol "7" is not selected. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment is wrong, the selection rate of the blue symbol (2, 4, 6, 8) is the highest, and the green symbol (1, 5, 9) and the red symbol (3, 7) are as follows. ), And the reach symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table defined so that the selection rate of the red symbol "7" is the lowest.

Therefore, when the reach is established in the normal mode (see FIG. 46 (b)), if the reach symbol is the red symbol "7", the expectation of the 16R probability variation jackpot (excluding RUB) is high, and the red symbol " If it is "3", the expectation of RUB or probable big hit (excluding 16R big hit) is high, and if it is a green symbol (1,5,9) or a blue symbol (2,4,6,8), it is a probable big hit. As the expectation becomes lower, the expectation of the big hit also becomes lower. That is, in the normal mode, the expectation of the big hit of the red symbol (especially the probability variation big hit) is high, and the expectation of the big hit is low in the order of the green symbol and the blue symbol. In this way, in the normal mode, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of a big hit by the color (design type) of the reach symbol when the reach is established.

In addition, even if the reach symbol becomes the red symbol "7", it may be out of the way, and even if the reach symbol becomes the red symbol "3", it may be out of the way or it may be a normal big hit. Even if the symbol becomes a blue symbol or a green symbol, there is a possibility that it will be a probabilistic jackpot (excluding the 16R 1st and 6th jackpots). In addition, for the 2R jackpot in the normal mode, since the stop effect symbol is set as a chance such as "135", the reach symbol is not displayed in the process of the variable effect (the reach effect is not executed).

On the other hand, as described above, the race production in the production mode C (race mode) is a jackpot variable production with a ball coming out, and it is directed whether or not the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a probabilistic gaming state. It is something to do (a production that fuels the expectation of the occurrence (continuation) of probable change). Therefore, in the effect control microcomputer 91, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination becomes a big hit during the race mode, and when the race effect pattern is set and the stop effect symbol is set in the above-mentioned S4505, the big hit type is selected. The reach symbol (and the stop effect symbol) is determined (set) based on the result.

Specifically, if the jackpot type is any of 16R 1st jackpot, 6R 2nd jackpot, 16R 6th jackpot, and RUB (probability variation jackpot), the selection rate of the red symbol "3" as the reach symbol is the highest, and the following , Green symbol (1,5,9), blue symbol (2,4,6,8), the selection rate decreases in this order, and the red symbol "7" is not selected. The reach symbol is determined using, and if it is either the 6R 3rd to 5th jackpot or the 16R 11th jackpot (substantially 10R jackpot) (normal jackpot), the selection rate of the blue symbol is the highest, and the green symbol below. , The selection rate decreases in the order of the red symbol "3", and the reach symbol is determined using the stop symbol determination table defined so that the red symbol "7" is not selected.

Therefore, when the reach is established in the race mode (see FIG. 46 (b)), if the reach symbol is the red symbol (3), the expectation of the high-probability game is high, and the green symbol (1, 5, 5). If it is 9) or a blue pattern (2, 4, 6, 8), the expectation of a high-probability game is low and the expectation of a big hit is also low. That is, in the race mode, the expectation of the high-probability game of the red symbol (probability variation expectation) is high, and then the expectation of the high-probability game (probability variation expectation) decreases in the order of the green symbol and the blue symbol. In this way, in the race mode, it is possible to suggest the probability change expectation by the color (design type) of the reach symbol when the reach is established.

Even if the reach symbol becomes the red symbol "3", it may be a normal big hit, and conversely, even if the reach symbol becomes a blue symbol or a green symbol, it may be a probable big hit. In addition, the red symbol "7" does not stop (temporarily stop) as the reach symbol when the reach is established during the race mode. This means that (1) the doublet of the red symbol "7" in the normal mode means that the 16R probability variation jackpot (excluding RUB) is confirmed, and (2) the race mode is the jackpot confirmed when the reach is established, and the subsequent race. This is due to consideration of the fact that the game has a playability that indicates whether or not a high-probability game can be executed (whether or not a probability change occurs (continuation)) in the production. As for the 2R jackpot in the race mode, the reach pattern is not displayed (the reach effect is executed) in the process of the variable effect because the stop effect symbol has the same variation as the off.

Next, when the reach is established in the variable effect with the race effect as described above, the effect symbol 8 in the reach state is subsequently reduced and displayed in the upper left of the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 46 (c). The silhouette display of the driver who plays the leading role in the race production (this race production) is started in the center of the screen. The silhouette display displays an image (silhouette image) showing the driver's silhouette (shadow picture) so that it cannot be specified who is the leading driver. With the start of the silhouette display, the player recognizes the start of the race effect (SP reach).

In this embodiment, when the silhouette is displayed, the background color of the display screen 7a (the color around the driver's shadow picture in the silhouette display) is the same color as the reach pattern. Therefore, the background color of the silhouette display (display screen 7a) can indicate the high or low of the big hit expectation (in the case of the normal mode) and the high or low of the probability variation expectation (in the case of the race mode). As a result, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation not only by the color of the symbol (design type) that is reduced and displayed in the reach state, but also by the color of the entire display screen 7a, and the recognition of the degree of expectation (notification of expectation). Can be increased.

After the silhouette display is started, on the display screen 7a, as shown in FIG. 46 (d), an image (driver image, predetermined display) showing the driver who plays a leading role in this race production is displayed in the center of the screen. (Also called "driver appearance production") is performed. Note that FIG. 46 (d) shows an example in which the driver "Hei" is displayed. Here, the drivers that can be displayed in the race production are five drivers (in this example, "A", "B", and "丙" that can be selected through the driver selection screen 170 (see FIG. 45 (b)) described above. , "Ding", "戊"), but the effect control microcomputer 91 explicitly displays the driver (predetermined display) through the silhouette display, that is, the driver who plays the leading role in this race effect. From among human drivers, set with the above-mentioned S4505 along with the variable production pattern. At this time, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines (selects) one driver to be displayed as the protagonist in the race effect with reference to the above-mentioned rank information, and sets this.

Specifically, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a big hit (normal mode) or when the result of the big hit type judgment is a probabilistic big hit (race mode), the result is relatively advantageous for the player. Has a high selection rate of a driver (character) having a relatively high rank specified based on the rank information, and a low selection rate of a driver (character) having a relatively low rank. On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is wrong (normal mode) or when the result of the big hit type judgment is a normal big hit (race mode), the result is relatively disadvantageous to the player. The selection rate of the driver (character) having a relatively high rank specified based on the rank information is low, and the selection rate of the driver (character) having a relatively low rank is high. According to the selection condition (selection rate) of the driver (character) based on such rank information, the driver to be displayed is determined (selected) and set.

For this reason, when a race production is performed in response to a result that is relatively advantageous to the player, it is easy to select a driver with a high rank as a driver who plays a leading role in the race production, and it is difficult to select a driver with a low rank. It will be a thing. That is, the relationship between the driver (initial setting rank) and the selection rate is "A (S rank)> B (A rank)> Hei / Ding (B rank)> 戊 (C rank)". On the other hand, when a race production is performed in response to a result that is relatively disadvantageous to the player, a driver with a low rank is likely to be selected as a driver who plays a leading role in the race production, and a driver with a high rank is difficult to be selected. It will be a thing. That is, the relationship between the driver (initial setting rank) and the selection rate is "A (S rank) <B (A rank) <Hei / Ding (B rank) <戊 (C rank)".

Under such conditions, when the reach is established in the normal mode and the reach effect is developed and the driver appearance effect is performed, the driver (predetermined display) displayed in the driver appearance effect suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. It is possible. In addition, when the reach is established in the race mode and the reach effect is developed and the driver appearance effect is performed, it is possible to suggest the probability change expectation by the driver (predetermined display) displayed in the driver appearance effect. ing. Then, in this embodiment, following the color (design type) of the reach symbol when the reach is established, it is possible to suggest the jackpot expectation degree and the probability change expectation degree in the driver appearance production.

Therefore, the player pays attention to who will be the driver displayed (appearing) in the driver appearance production through the silhouette display, and how much the expected degree of this race production is depending on the displayed (appearing) driver. It becomes possible to grasp what it is. At this time, if the driver selected through the driver selection screen 170 described above is displayed in the driver appearance effect, the degree of expectation of the race effect suggested by the driver (predetermined display) is high regardless of the default rank of the driver. , Corresponds to the highest rank S. For this reason, the player can expect the display (appearance) of the driver selected by himself / herself and enjoy the driver appearance effect. In particular, even if the degree of expectation suggested by the pattern type (color) of the reach pattern at the time of the previous reach establishment is relatively low, the driver displayed (appearing) in the driver appearance production has a relatively low degree of expectation. Since it is possible to become a high-priced driver, it is possible to attract interest in the driver appearance production.

In addition, when the race production is performed in the normal mode, even if a driver with a relatively high rank is displayed in the driver appearance production, there is a possibility that it will be out of order, and conversely, a driver with a relatively low rank will be displayed. Even if it is displayed, it may be a big hit. Also, when a race production is performed in the race mode, even if a driver with a relatively high rank is displayed in the driver appearance production, there is a possibility that it will be a normal big hit, and conversely, a driver with a relatively low rank. Even if is displayed, there is a possibility that it will be a probable change jackpot.

When the driver (predetermined display) is displayed in the driver appearance effect through the silhouette display in this way (see FIGS. 46 (c) and 46 (d)), the display screen 7a shows FIG. 46 (e). As shown, the start scene of a car race by a plurality of drivers (five drivers in this example) is displayed. At this time, the driver's name is also displayed on the vehicles lined up on the start line, but the vehicle displayed in the center of the front row (pole position) of the start line is the driver displayed in the driver appearance production (this race production). It will be the vehicle of the leading driver). FIG. 46 (e) illustrates a case where the driver (leading driver) displayed in the driver appearance effect is “Hei”.

Following the start scene, the scene during the race is displayed on the display screen 7a, and then the goal scene is displayed as shown in FIG. 46 (f). At this time, the result of this race production is shown by the order (order of arrival) in which the vehicle of the leading driver has reached the goal. That is, when the race production this time is executed in the normal mode, if the ranking of the leading driver is 1st place, it is a big hit, and if it is 2nd place or less, it is a loss. In addition, when the race production this time is executed in the race mode, if the leading driver's ranking is 1st, it will be either 16R 1st jackpot or 16R 6th jackpot (probability variation jackpot), and in 2nd place. If there is, it will be either 6R 2nd jackpot or RUB (probability variable jackpot), and if it is 3rd place, it will be either 6R 3rd to 5th jackpot or 16R 11th jackpot (substantially 10R jackpot) (normal jackpot). After the result of the race effect is displayed (after the end of the race effect), as shown in FIG. 46 (g), according to the result of the race effect (result of special symbol winning / failing determination, result of jackpot type determination). In this mode, the effect symbol 8 (8L, 8C, 8R) is stopped and displayed (confirmed display) (FIG. 46 (g) is a jackpot mode).

In this way, the basic production content of the race effect (the effect content of the race effect) depends on whether the effect mode when the race effect is executed is the normal mode (effect mode other than the effect mode C) or the race mode (effect mode C). Even if the flow of the production is the same, the result shown in the race production (result of the variable production) is different. That is, the race effect of this embodiment has different properties depending on the effect mode. Therefore, it is possible to obtain different effects even if the effects are the same.

[Action and effect of Example 1]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the player responds to each of a plurality of drivers (A, B, Hei, Ding, 戊) through the driver selection screen 170 (selection effect) (effect information). ), The driver image (predetermined display) corresponding to the selected information is displayed in the race effect (in this example, during the race effect) when the race effect (specific effect) is performed later. It will be something that can be displayed in the driver appearance production). Therefore, it is possible to attract the interest of the player to the race production in which the driver (predetermined display) corresponding to the driver information selected by the player himself may be displayed as the leading role. This makes it possible to improve the entertainment of the game.

In particular, in this embodiment, the jackpot expectation and the probability change expectation are set for each of the plurality of drivers that the player can select through the driver selection screen 170, that is, the plurality of drivers that can be displayed in the race effect (predetermined display). The rank (expectation) for suggesting is predetermined. Then, when the player selects a driver through the driver selection screen 170, and the selected driver is set together with the race production pattern and displayed as the leading role in the race production (when the driver appears in the driver appearance production), the driver (when it appears in the driver appearance production). The degree of expectation for the result of the race effect (execution of a special game such as a big hit game or a high-probability game) suggested by the predetermined display) is configured to be the highest. Therefore, the result of the driver selection (character selection) by the player through the driver selection screen 170 can be reflected in the expectation degree suggestion in the race production. As a result, it becomes possible to attract the interest of the player to the race production, and it is possible to promote the driver selection by the player through the driver selection screen 170 (selection production).

Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to suggest the jackpot expectation degree and the probability change expectation degree by the color (symbol type) of the effect symbol (reach symbol) at the time when the reach is established. In other words, not only the rank of the driver displayed as the leading role in the race production (SP reach) (appearing in the driver appearance production), but also the design color of the reach pattern displayed before that suggests the degree of expectation. It has become something to be said. Therefore, from the establishment of the reach to the production of the reach (during the production of the race), it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of big hit and the degree of probability change in various modes (color of reach pattern, rank of driver, combination (relationship) of these, etc.). It will be possible. This makes it possible to diversify the suggestions of the degree of expectation and attract the interest of the player.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, the mode of the race effect (race effect pattern) is partially different from that of the above-mentioned Example 1. 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 above-mentioned Example 1, the race effect is developed according to the flow shown in FIG. 46, and in particular, the driver (predetermined display), which is the main character of the race effect this time, is displayed by the driver appearance effect. After that (see FIG. 46 (d)), the start scene of the car race was to be displayed following this (see FIG. 46 (e)). On the other hand, in this embodiment, after the driver (predetermined display) is displayed by the driver appearance effect and before proceeding to the start scene (between FIGS. 46 (d) and 46 (e)), the driver A vehicle selection effect (specific selection effect) is performed in which the vehicle on which the driver displayed in the appearance effect (the driver who plays the leading role in this race effect) is selected from a plurality of predetermined vehicles. It has become.

Specifically, when the vehicle selection effect is started following the driver appearance effect (see FIG. 46 (d)), first, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), each of the first to fourth cars is supported. The four vehicle images (specific displays) are displayed side by side in a circumferential shape in the substantially center of the display screen 7a. Next, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), a display frame W surrounding one of the four vehicles (cars 1 to 4) displayed side by side in a circle appears, and this display frame W surrounds the circumference. The effect display (roulette display) that moves in the direction is started. After that, when the display frame is stopped (the movement display of the display frame W ends), the vehicle surrounded by the stopped display frame W is confirmed and displayed as the vehicle on which the leading driver rides in this race production. Then, the confirmed vehicle image (specific display) is displayed in a large size in the center of the screen as shown in FIG. 48 (c) (vehicle selection result display). By such a vehicle selection effect (roulette effect in this embodiment), any one of the vehicles 1 to 4 (specific display) is selected as the vehicle on which the driver displayed in the driver appearance effect is to be boarded. Will be done. Note that FIG. 48 (c) illustrates a case where the first vehicle (vehicle rank S) is selected as a result of the vehicle selection effect. Further, in this embodiment, when the vehicle selection result is displayed, the driver displayed in the previous driver appearance effect (the driver who plays the leading role in this race effect. Here, "Hei"" is displayed at the lower right of the display screen 7a. .) Is also displayed (driver selection result display).

Which vehicle is selected in such a vehicle selection effect is set in the above-mentioned S4505 together with the variable effect pattern (race effect pattern). That is, when the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the race effect pattern as the variation effect pattern in the S4505, the effect control microcomputer 91 also selects one vehicle from the No. 1 to No. 4 vehicles (four vehicle images), and this is used. To set. Here, in the four vehicles of No. 1 to No. 4, the default rank (expectation degree) is set for each of the above-mentioned five drivers (A to 戊), and the "S" is used. , "A", "B", and "C" are predetermined. Specifically, the vehicle of rank S is referred to as "car 1", the vehicle of rank A is referred to as "car 2", the vehicle of rank B is referred to as "car 3", and the vehicle of rank C is referred to as "car 4". ing. That is, each vehicle image (specific display) of the first car to the fourth car is an image suggesting the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game (big hit game, high probability game).

Then, in executing the race production, if the race production is performed in response to a result that is relatively advantageous to the player in the special symbol hit / fail judgment or the big hit type judgment, the driver who plays the leading role in the race production (displayed in the driver appearance production). It is easy to select a vehicle with a relatively high rank as a vehicle on which the driver) rides, and it is difficult to select a vehicle with a low rank. That is, the relationship between the vehicle (default vehicle rank) and the selection rate is "No. 1 car (S rank)> No. 2 car (A rank)> No. 3 car (B rank)> No. 4 car (C rank)". On the other hand, when the race production is performed in response to a result that is relatively disadvantageous to the player, the vehicle in which the leading driver (driver displayed in the driver appearance production) rides in the race production is relatively Vehicles with lower ranks are more likely to be selected, and vehicles with higher ranks are less likely to be selected. That is, the relationship between the vehicle (default vehicle rank) and the selection rate is "Car 1 (S rank) <Car 2 (A rank) <Car 3 (B rank) <Car 4 (C rank)".

In the S4505, the vehicle (specific display) to be displayed as a result of the vehicle selection effect is determined (selected) according to such a selection condition (selection rate), and this is set together with the race effect pattern (included in the race effect pattern). .. When the race effect based on the set race effect pattern is started and the execution timing of the vehicle selection effect arrives, the vehicle selection effect (roulette effect) is shown on the display screen 7a according to the flow shown in FIGS. 48 (a) to 48 (c). Is done.

[Action and effect of Example 2]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the degree of expectation (big hit expectation, probability change expectation) of this race production is determined by the vehicle (vehicle rank) displayed (selected) as a result of the vehicle selection effect. It will be suggested. Therefore, the player pays attention to which of the cars 1 to 4 is displayed (selected) in the vehicle selection effect, and the displayed (selected) vehicle is used for the present race effect. It is possible to grasp the degree of expectation. It should be noted that the mode of the vehicle selection effect is not limited to the roulette effect as in the present embodiment, and the aspect is particularly limited as long as it is an effect expressing a state in which any one of a plurality of selection targets is selected. It doesn't matter.

In addition, in this embodiment, the color of the reach symbol (design type) at the time of the previous reach establishment and the rank of the driver displayed in the previous driver appearance production also suggest the degree of expectation of this race production. It has become. For this reason, the player considers the color of the reach pattern and the rank of the driver and the rank of the vehicle selected in the vehicle selection effect comprehensively, and what is the expectation of this race effect. It becomes possible to grasp. Furthermore, for example, even if at least one of the color of the reach pattern at the time of the previous reach establishment and the rank of the driver displayed (appeared) in the driver appearance effect is relatively low, the vehicle selection effect The vehicle displayed (selected) in may be a vehicle with relatively high expectations. As a result, it is possible to attract the interest of the player not only to the reach pattern and the driver appearance effect but also to the vehicle selection effect, and as a result, it is possible to enhance the overall interest and effect of the race effect.

Further, in this embodiment as well, from the establishment of the reach to the production of the reach (during the production of the race), the suggestion of the expectation of big hit and the expectation of probability change is suggested in various modes (color of reach pattern, rank of driver, rank of vehicle, combination thereof). (Relationship) etc.) This makes it possible to diversify the suggestions of the degree of expectation and attract the interest of the player.

Regarding the vehicle selection of this embodiment, the driver selection by the player through the driver selection screen 170 (see FIG. 45 (b)) of the above-described first embodiment is the same as that of the vehicle No. 1 to No. 4 vehicle. May be configured so that the player can arbitrarily select. For example, a vehicle selection screen (not shown) that displays information (vehicle type, vehicle rank, performance, etc.) corresponding to each vehicle of vehicles 1 to 4 is provided, and this vehicle selection screen is the same as the driver selection screen 170. In the same way, it can be displayed on the display screen 7a via the effect setting screen (see FIG. 45A) in the customer waiting state. Through the vehicle selection screen displayed on the display screen 7a, the player may select a favorite vehicle by operating an effect button, a cross key, or the like. In this case, as in the first embodiment, the vehicle selected by the player through the vehicle selection screen is selected when setting the race effect pattern and displayed as a vehicle (specific display) on which the driver in the race effect rides. In that case (when selected in the vehicle selection effect), the expectation for the result of the race effect (execution of a special game such as a big hit game or a high-probability game) suggested by the vehicle is the highest. It is also possible to do. As a result, it becomes possible to promote the vehicle selection by the player through the vehicle selection screen, and it is possible to attract the player's interest in the race production (vehicle selection production) after the selection.

Although Examples 1 and 2 have been described above as embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is limited to the wording of each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. However, it extends to the extent that those skilled in the art can be easily replaced from them, and it is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that those skilled in the art usually have.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, one of the plurality of drivers that can be displayed in the race effect can be selected by the player through the selection screen in the customer waiting state (customer waiting). Is not limited to characters such as people and animals, and may be, for example, items or icons such as weapons and goods, as long as they can be displayed in various effects such as reach effects and advance notice effects. The type does not matter.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the driver selection screen 170 can be displayed on the display screen 7a in the customer waiting state (customer waiting), and the player is allowed to select one of a plurality of drivers through the screen (that is,). (Execution of selection effect) was possible, but the time when such selection by the player is possible is not limited to the customer waiting state (customer waiting). For example, the driver selection period from the establishment of reach (see FIG. 46 (b)) to the start of silhouette display (see FIG. 46 (c)) during the execution of the variable effect including the race effect described above. (Selection effect execution period) may be provided, and the selection screen may be displayed during that period so that the player can select any one of the plurality of drivers.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the result of the character selection (driver selection) by the player is reflected in the race effect (reach effect) which is a variable effect, and the suggestion of the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game can be executed. However, the target to be reflected is not limited to variable production. For example, a comment notice that displays how one of a plurality of characters makes a comment, a group notice that a large number of characters move and display on the display screen all at once, and a predetermined character temporarily on the entire screen or a part of the screen. Characters can be selected by the player for the notice effect such as the cut-in notice to be displayed, and the result is reflected in the notice effect so that the suggestion of the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game can be executed. May be good.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, there is only one type of reach effect (race effect in the example) in which the result of character selection (driver selection) by the player is reflected, but other reach effect, notice effect, etc. It is also possible to reflect the selection result by the player in the multiple types of productions so that the degree of expectation can be suggested. Further, for example, a plurality of character selection screens A corresponding to the reach effect A, a character selection screen B corresponding to the reach effect B, an item selection screen A corresponding to the advance notice effect A, an item selection screen B corresponding to the advance notice effect B, and the like. It is also possible to make a selection corresponding to each of the reach effect and the advance notice effect, and to reflect the corresponding selection result for each of the plurality of effects so that the degree of expectation can be suggested.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, one image display device 7 is provided as the effect display means, but for example, in addition to one display device (main display device) occupying the center of the game board (game area), the center. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine provided with another display device (secondary display device) provided on a decorative body, a front frame, or the like. In this case, the display of the setting screen and the selection screen when the player operates the effect buttons and the like to set the effect environment and select the character is displayed on the sub-display device (second effect display means, sub-effect display means). It is also possible to do so. By doing so, it becomes possible for the player to make a selection even in a state other than the waiting state for customers (for example, during a variable effect or a big hit game), which improves convenience.

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 determination) ("Starting ball entry processing (S205)". See FIGS. 11, 13, etc.), the method of prior determination is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special figure hold storage unit, a main control unit or a sub-control unit stores an area (acquisition information storage means) for storing acquisition information (that is, acquisition information acquired based on a start-in ball) to be determined in advance. It may be provided in the RAM of the unit and the acquired information stored in the storage area (predetermination storage unit) may be determined (preliminary determination). In this case, by storing the result of the preliminary determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub control unit, it is possible to erase the acquired information (acquired information stored in another storage area) used for the preliminary determination. Alternatively, instead of preliminarily determining the acquired information stored in the special figure reservation storage unit, the acquired information acquired based on the start-in 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, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority digestion control process, is not limited to this, but the first special figure is not limited to this. It may be a control process of preferentially digesting the hold over the second special figure hold, a so-called special figure 1 priority digestion control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control process, a so-called ball entry order (memory order) digestion control process. Further, the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold may be performed as a control process that can be executed in parallel.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been exemplified by applying the present invention to a type of pachinko gaming machine that determines whether or not to activate the probability fluctuation function based on the type of the jackpot symbol. Not limited to. For example, the big winning opening (V attacker) is provided with a specific area (V area) as a probabilistic operation opening, and a probability variation function is provided based on whether or not the game ball has passed (V passage) during the big hit game. The present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko gaming machine (so-called “V-certain machine”) that determines whether or not to operate. Alternatively, a special area (V area) is provided in the large winning opening where the ball can be entered when the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is a small hit, and the game ball entered in the large winning opening during the small hit game. It is also possible to apply the present invention to a type 1 and type 2 type pachinko gaming machine in which a big hit is obtained when passing through a specific area (passing through V) and a big hit game is executed based on the passing through the V.

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)
The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 is
It is a gaming machine that enables a special game that is advantageous to the player to be executed based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result.
Input means that can be input by the player,
A production display means that can display the production,
It is equipped with an effect control means that can control the effect displayed on the effect display means.
As the effect, the effect control means executes a selection effect of selecting one of a plurality of predetermined effect information based on the input by the input means, and a specific effect regarding whether or not the special game can be executed. It is possible and
It has a predetermined display provided corresponding to each of the plurality of effect information.
The specific effect is characterized in that it is possible to display a predetermined display corresponding to the effect information selected in the selected effect.

In such a gaming machine, as an effect to be displayed on the effect display means, a selection effect of selecting one of a plurality of predetermined effect information based on the input by the input means and whether or not the special game can be executed (special game is possible). It is possible to perform a specific effect regarding (whether or not it is executed). A predetermined display is associated with each of the plurality of effect information, and it is possible to display a predetermined display corresponding to the effect information selected in the selected effect in a specific effect. Therefore, when the player selects the effect information through the selection effect (input by the input means), the predetermined display corresponding to the selected effect information is displayed in the specific effect when the specific effect is performed later. It can be displayed. This makes it possible to attract the player's interest to a specific effect that may display a predetermined display corresponding to the effect information selected by the player himself, and to improve the game entertainment. Is possible.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 described above.
The predetermined display provided corresponding to each of the plurality of effect information suggests the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game, and the degree of expectation suggested for each predetermined display is different.
When the predetermined display corresponding to the effect information selected in the selected effect is displayed in the specific effect, the predetermined display corresponding to the effect information not selected in the selected effect is displayed in the specific effect. The feature is that the degree of expectation is higher than when it is displayed.

In such a gaming machine, the predetermined display provided corresponding to each of the plurality of effect information suggests the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game, and suggests each predetermined display (each effect information). The reliability is different. Then, when the predetermined display corresponding to the effect information selected in the selected effect is displayed in a specific effect, the predetermined display corresponding to the effect information not selected in the selected effect is displayed in the specific effect. The degree of expectation for the execution of the special game is higher than that in the case of being played. Therefore, when a specific effect is executed, it is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the predetermined display corresponding to the effect information selected by the player himself / herself is displayed in the specific effect. As a result, it is possible to promote the player to select the production information (corresponding predetermined display) through the selection production, and to enhance the interest of the specific production.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 or Reference Invention 1-2 described above.
In the specific effect, it is possible to display any one of a plurality of predetermined specific displays.
The specific display displayed in the specific effect is characterized in that it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3, it is possible to display any one of a plurality of predetermined specific displays in a specific effect, and the displayed specific display allows the execution of a special game. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for. For this reason, in a specific effect, in addition to the predetermined display, the specific display also suggests the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game. It will be possible to draw attention. This makes it possible to further enhance the interest of a specific production.

Further, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3, it is also possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game by the relationship between the predetermined display displayed in the specific effect and the specific display. Also in this case, it is possible to draw the player's attention not only to the content of the predetermined display to be displayed but also to the content of the specific display, and as a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the specific production.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of any one of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3 described above.
As the effect, the effect control means can execute a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are variablely displayed in accordance with the variable display of the identification information.
In the variable effect, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information is a specific display result, it is possible to display the plurality of effect symbols in a variable manner and then stop and display them in a specific mode.
The specific effect is a reach effect in which the other effect symbols other than one effect symbol among the plurality of effect symbols are stopped in a mode constituting the specific aspect, and the one effect symbol is variablely displayed. It is characterized by.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4, it is possible to execute a variable effect in which a plurality of effect symbols are varied and displayed according to the variable display of the identification information, and in the variable effect, the variable display of the identification information is displayed. When the result is a specific display result, it is possible to display a plurality of effect symbols in a variable manner and then stop and display them in a specific mode. Then, the above-mentioned specific effect is an effect that can be executed during the variable effect, and the other effect symbols excluding one effect symbol among the plurality of effect symbols are stopped in a manner constituting the specific aspect. It is a reach production in which the production design of is displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, it is possible to reflect the selection result of the effect information by the player in the selection effect in the reach effect. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of reach production.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 described above.
There are a plurality of symbol types in the effect symbol, and there are a plurality of symbol types.
It is characterized in that, in the reach effect, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game by the symbol type of the other effect symbol that is stopped in the aspect constituting the specific aspect. ..

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-5, a plurality of symbol types exist in the effect symbols, and in the reach effect, other effect symbols excluding one effect symbol among the plurality of effect symbols are used. It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game by the symbol type of the effect symbol when the mode is stopped in the embodiment constituting the specific aspect. Therefore, when a reach effect (specific effect) is performed, the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game is determined by the symbol type of the stop symbol in addition to the predetermined display and the specific display displayed in the reach effect (specific effect). It becomes possible to make a suggestion. This makes it possible to diversify the suggestions of the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game.

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 special game is characterized in that the probability that the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result is higher than the predetermined probability.

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-6, the special game that can be executed based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result is the specific display result of the display result of the variable display of the identification information. It is a high-probability game in which the probability is higher than a predetermined probability. Therefore, the degree of expectation suggested by the predetermined display or the like in a specific effect is the degree of expectation for the execution of the high-probability game. This makes it possible to raise the player's expectation for the execution of the high-probability game by a specific effect.

According to the above-mentioned reference invention, it is possible to realize a production that can attract the interest of the player and to improve the interest of the game.

1 Pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 5 board lamp, 7 image display device (effect display means), 7a display screen (effect display means), 8 effect design, 9a 1st effect hold, 9b 2nd effect hold, 9c second 1 effect hold display area (1st effect hold display area), 9d 2nd effect hold display area (2nd effect hold display area), 13 decorative member, 14 movable decorative member, 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port , 30 1st prize opening, 35 2nd prize opening, 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 63a 1st Effect button, 63b 2nd effect button, 66 frame lamp, 67 speaker, 80 main control board (main control unit), 81 game control microcomputer (game control means), 90 sub control board (sub control unit), 91 effect control Microcomputer (effect control means), 100 image control board (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 106 voice control board, 107 lamp control board.

Claims (1)

It is a gaming machine that enables a special game that is advantageous to the player to be executed based on the display result of the variable display of the identification information being the specific display result.
Input means that can be input by the player,
A production display means that can display the production,
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production,
The effect control means selects, as an effect to be displayed on the effect display means, one of a plurality of predetermined character information based on the input by the input means, and specifies whether or not the special game can be executed. It is possible to produce and perform
The specific effect can be performed during the variable display of the identification information.
The selection effect can be executed at a predetermined time before the specific effect is executed.
It has a predetermined display provided corresponding to each of the plurality of character information.
In the specific effect, it is possible to display the predetermined display corresponding to the character information selected in the selection effect.
The predetermined display suggests the degree of expectation for the execution of the special game.
When any of the plurality of character information is selected in the selection effect, the selected character information is used as the currently selected character information, and the identification information before the specific effect is executed. Further provided with an information display unit that can be displayed during variable display and while waiting for a customer whose identification information is not variable display .
When the predetermined display corresponding to the character information selected by the selection effect and displayed on the information display unit is displayed by the specific effect, the predetermined display is selected by the selection effect and displayed on the information display unit. A gaming machine characterized in that the degree of expectation is higher than when the predetermined display corresponding to the displayed character information is not displayed in the specific effect.

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