JP7040748B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

A general pachinko gaming machine representing a gaming machine acquires numerical information based on winning a prize at a predetermined entrance, and stores the numerical information in a RAM within a range not exceeding a predetermined upper limit value. Then, the pachinko gaming machine starts the variable display of the special symbol based on the numerical information for each numerical information, and stops and displays the special symbol indicating the success or failure of the jackpot.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine pre-reads the numerical information (holding lottery information) stored in the RAM during the execution period of the jackpot game executed when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the jackpot stop mode indicating the jackpot winning. However, when some of them are scheduled to be determined to be a big hit, there is known a technique for performing an effect suggesting that a big hit is won (holding continuous suggestion effect).

For example, Patent Document 1 is a document that discloses a technique relating to a pending continuous suggestion effect. In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, at the start of the jackpot game, if there is pending lottery information that is scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot win, or if there is no reserved lottery information that is scheduled to be determined to be a jackpot winner? The opening effect is executed in a different effect mode. By changing the mode of the opening effect in this way, the player can recognize that the next big hit has been won.

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Like the above-mentioned hold ream suggestion effect, the effect is performed to generate a feeling of expectation for the next jackpot during the execution period of the jackpot game, but after the end of the jackpot game, each hold lottery information is individually displayed. A notice production that shows the degree of expectation at the timing is performed. That is, even if there are a plurality of reserved lottery information, the timing of the advance notice effect for each reserved lottery information is the timing of each reserved lottery information, which lacks interest. Therefore, there is room for improvement in the production.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the above-mentioned conventional techniques. That is, the problem is to provide a new production technique that is a gaming machine that can store the reserved lottery information and enhances the interest.

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention
With the designated entrance
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the entry into the ball entrance, and
A winning / failing determination means that at least determines whether or not a jackpot is successful based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquiring means.
A special symbol display means for displaying the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination in a variable manner, and stopping and displaying the special symbol after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display.
A storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit, and a storage means.
An effect holding image display means for displaying an effect hold image corresponding to each numerical information stored in the storage means, and an effect hold image display means.
Equipped with
The gaming state includes a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.
The game state is
In the advantageous gaming state, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times, it is possible to shift to the normal gaming state.
In addition to the normal mode, there are a plurality of special modes showing the expectation of winning the jackpot as a mode different from the normal mode in the mode of the effect hold image displayed by the effect hold image display means.
The effect holding image display means is
At a predetermined timing during the predetermined number of variations of the special symbol in the advantageous gaming state, at least one of the effect pending images displayed in the normal mode may be changed to the special mode. Perform change production,
It is characterized by that.

According to the present invention, a gaming machine capable of storing pending lottery information, and a new production technique for improving interest is realized.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine which concerns on embodiment. It is a partially enlarged front view centering on the 2nd prize-winning apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the display in the frame A of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game control board of a pachinko gaming machine and peripheral equipment. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the production control board of a pachinko gaming machine and peripheral equipment. (A) is a normal symbol type determination table, and (B) is a normal symbol type determination table. It is a table which shows the opening mode of electric chew. (A) is a jackpot determination table, (B) is a jackpot type determination table, and (C) is a reach determination table. It is a table showing the opening mode of the big winning opening. It is a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the game flow. It is a figure which shows the flow (at the time of loss) of the 1st time saving production part. It is a figure which shows the flow of the 1st time saving effect part (notice by the 3rd stop effect symbol at the time of hit). It is a figure which shows the application example of the flow of the 1st time saving effect part (the first stop effect symbol at the time of hit is the advance notice). It is a figure which shows the application example of the flow of the 1st time saving effect part (advance notice by the 2nd stop effect symbol at the time of hit). It is a figure which shows the application example (advance notice with all the production symbols at the time of hit) of the flow of the 1st time saving production part. It is a hit time production selection table in the first time reduction production part. It is a figure which shows the flow of the 2nd time saving production part. It is a selection table of the hold icon. It is a figure which shows the application example of the flow of the 2nd time saving effect part (the fluctuation icon also changes). It is a figure which shows the application example (the hold icon does not change) of the flow of the 2nd time saving effect part. Hold icon This is an execution selection table for simultaneous change effects. It is a figure which shows the application example (continuous jackpot) of the flow of the 2nd time saving production part. It is a figure which shows the application example (big hit in all hold) of the flow of the 2nd time saving production part. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the hold icon and the effect in the non-time saving hold-only effect. It is a figure which shows the application example (a plurality of jackpots) of the non-time saving hold-only production. It is a figure which shows the application example (special scenario) of the non-time saving hold-only production. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game side start processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game side timer interrupt processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sensor detection processing in a game control board. It is a figure which shows the start winning command determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal operation processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal symbol standby processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the ordinary symbol determination process in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the processing during a normal symbol change in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal symbol determination process in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of auxiliary game processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special operation processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol standby process in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot determination processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol change process in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special symbol determination processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game state management process in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the jackpot game processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure (the 1) of the small hit game processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure (the 2) of the small hit game processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the distribution operation processing in a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect side activation processing in an effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect side 2ms timer interrupt processing in the effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the effect side 10ms timer interrupt processing in the effect control board. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production side reception command analysis processing in the effect control board.

1. 1. Structure of a gaming machine A pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described in accordance with the vertical direction and the horizontal direction as seen from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction approaching the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2 and a gaming board 1 mounted in the gaming machine frame 2. The game machine frame 2 has a handle 72k for launching a game ball with a firing strength according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 34 for storing the game ball, and a game that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply plate 34. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 35 for storing balls is provided. Further, the gaming machine frame 2 is provided with an effect button 40k and a select button 42k that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. Further, the gaming machine frame 2 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 53 and a speaker 52.

On the game board 1, a game area 6 into which a game ball launched by operating the handle 72k flows down is formed by being surrounded by an outer rail 62 or an inner rail 63. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails for guiding the game ball are projected.

Further, an image display device 50 including a liquid crystal panel is provided near the center of the game area 6. Further, a center decorative body 61 is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. At the lower part of the center decorative body 61, stages 61s are formed which can guide the game ball rolling on the upper surface to the first starting port 11. Further, on the left side of the center decorative body 61, a warp portion 61w is provided to allow the game ball to flow in from the entrance and to flow out the game ball from the exit to the stage 61s. Further, an upper decorative body 31 representing characters, figures, and the like is arranged above the center decorative body 61.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, a first start winning device 11D provided with a first start port 11 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. The first starting opening 11 is also referred to as a first starting winning opening or a fixed entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 triggers the lottery of the first special symbol (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 11, a second starting winning device (so-called electric chew) 12D provided with the second starting port 12 is provided. The second starting opening 12 is also referred to as a second starting winning opening or a variable entry opening. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like). In the following description, the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12 may be collectively referred to as a starting port.

The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening / closing member (movable member) 12k that can move forward and backward, and opens / closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening / closing member 12k. The second starting port 12 allows a game ball to enter only when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open position (that is, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the open state). That is, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position (that is, when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed state), the game ball cannot enter. The second starting port 12 may be open as long as the ease of entering the game ball is variable, and when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position, the game ball is inserted more than when it is in the open position. If the ball is difficult, it does not have to be completely impossible to enter the ball when the electric chew opening / closing member 12k is in the closed position.

Further, on the right side of the first start opening 11 in the game area 6, a first big winning device (normal attacker, normal AT) 14D provided with the first big winning opening 14 is provided. The first big winning device 14D includes a normal AT opening / closing member 14k that changes between an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the first big winning opening 14 by the operation of the normal AT opening / closing member 14k. The first large winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening / closing member 14k is normally in the open position (that is, in the open state).

Further, above the first large winning opening 14 in the game area 6 (lower right of the center decoration body 61), a second large winning device (special attacker, special AT) 15D provided with the second large winning opening 15 is provided. Has been done. The second big winning device 15D includes a VAT opening / closing member 15k that changes between an open state and a closed state, and opens and closes the second big winning opening 15 by the operation of the VAT opening / closing member 15k. The second large winning opening 15 allows a game ball to enter only when the VAT opening / closing member 15k is in the open position (that is, when it is in the open state). In the following description, the first large winning opening 14 and the second large winning opening 15 may be collectively referred to as a large winning opening.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the second special winning device 15D, a specific area (V area) 16 and a non-specific area (non-V area) 17 through which a game ball that has passed through the second special winning opening 15 can pass. Is formed. In the second big winning device 15D, the second big winning opening sensor 15a for detecting the winning of the game ball to the second big winning opening 15 upstream from the branch point between the specific area 16 and the non-specific area 17. Is arranged. Further, in the specific area 16, a specific area sensor 16a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 17, a non-specific area sensor 17a for detecting the passage of a game ball to the non-specific area 17 is arranged. Further, the second special winning device 15D includes a distribution member 16k that distributes the game ball that has passed through the second special winning opening 15 to either the specific area 16 or the non-specific area 17. The distribution member 16k changes into a first state (passing allowed state) in which the game ball is distributed to the specific area 16 and a second state (passing blocking state) in which the game ball is distributed to the non-specific area 17. ..

As shown by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2, when the distribution member 16k is in the passage allowable state, the game ball that has won the second prize opening 15 has passed the detection position of the second prize opening sensor 15a. , Passes through the specific area 16. The route of this game ball is called the first route. Further, as shown by the broken line in FIG. 2, when the distribution member 16k is in the passage blocking state, the game ball that has won the second special winning opening 15 has passed the detection position of the second special winning opening sensor 15a. , Rolls on the distribution member 16k and passes through the non-specific region 17. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the passage of the gaming ball to the specific area 16 is an opportunity to execute the jackpot game. That is, in this embodiment, whether or not the jackpot is successful is determined based on whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16. A jackpot that is won by lottery of a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) based on the entry of a game ball into the starting opening (first starting opening 11 or second starting opening 12) is called a type 1 jackpot. The jackpot that is won by passing the game ball to the specific area 16 is called a two-kind jackpot.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a first gate 13L through which a game ball can pass is provided on the left side of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6, and on the right side of the center decorative body 61 in the game area 6. Is provided with a second gate 13R through which a game ball can pass. The passage of the game ball to the first gate 13L and the passage of the game ball to the second gate 13R are the acquisition of a normal symbol lottery (that is, a normal symbol random number (hit random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric chew 12D. Judgment). In the following description, the first gate 13L and the second gate 13R may be collectively referred to as the gate 13.

Further, a general winning opening 10 is provided at the lower left of the game area 6 and to the right of the second starting opening 12. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 6, an out port 19 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 6 but has not won a prize in any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6.

In the game area 6 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged, the left game area (first game area) 6L on the left side from the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 6R on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is called left-handed hitting. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when playing with a left-handed hit is called the first flow path R1, and the flow path through which the game ball can flow down when playing with a right-handed hit. The road is referred to as a second flow path R2.

A first gate 13L, a first starting port 11, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided on the first flow path R1. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path R1, the player aims to pass through the first gate 13L and win a prize in the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12.

On the other hand, on the second flow path R2, a second gate 13R, a second big winning device 15D, a first big winning device 14D, an electric chew 12D, and an out port 19 are provided. By driving the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path R2, the player passes through the second gate 13R, wins a prize in the second starting port 12 related to the electric chew 12D, and enters the second major winning opening 15. Aim for winning (passing through the specific area 16) or winning the first major winning opening 14. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a gaming nail is arranged so that the gaming ball flowing down the second flow path R2 hardly wins a prize in the first starting port 11.

Further, the indicators 8 are arranged at the lower right of the game board 1. The indicators 8 include a first special symbol display 81a for variably displaying the first special symbol (special diagram 1), a second special symbol display 81b for variably displaying the second special symbol (special diagram 2), and a second special symbol display 81b. , A normal figure display 82 for variably displaying a normal pattern (normal figure) is included. Further, the indicators 8 have a first special figure hold indicator 83a and a second special figure display for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold, special figure 1 hold). The second special figure hold indicator 83b that displays the number of stored operations of the device 81b (the second special figure hold, the special figure 2 hold), and the normal figure that displays the number of stored operations of the normal figure display 82. A hold indicator 84 is included.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12. 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 figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as a special figure display 81. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 83a and the second special figure hold indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 83.

The special symbol display 81 notifies the result of a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on a prize at the starting port by variablely displaying (variable display) the special symbol (identification information) and then displaying the stop. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. When the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 opens the first jackpot 14 with an opening pattern corresponding to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed as stopped. Play a jackpot game. In addition, when the stop symbol is a special symbol (small hit symbol) in a predetermined small hit stop mode, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 wins the second prize with an open pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. A small hit game is performed in which the mouth 15 is opened. The opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit game or the small hit game will be described later.

The first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b are each composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and display a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode. .. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of multiple types of jackpot symbols), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, 5 , Displays the jackpot symbol with the 6th LED lit. Also, if you win a small hit (one of multiple types of small hit symbols), the 5th and 6th LEDs from the left are lit, such as "●●●● ○○●●". Display the winning symbol. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display (variable display) of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variation display is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. It is an aspect that the LED is turned on. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (displayed in a specific mode).

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 wins a game ball at the starting port, it acquires various random numbers such as a jackpot random number for the winning and temporarily stores the values (determination information) of the various random numbers. The storage area for storing various random numbers is referred to as a special figure reservation storage unit 105. Specifically, if a prize is won in the first starting port 11, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 105a as the first special figure holding (holding of the special drawing 1), and even if the winning is in the second starting port 12. For example, it is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b as the second special figure hold (hold of special figure 2). There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit number (also referred to as an upper limit) in the present embodiment is "4" for the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a and the second. The special figure reservation storage unit 105b is also set to "4".

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the special based on other jackpot random numbers. Even if there is a prize during the execution of the variable display of the symbol or the special game (big hit game or small hit game), the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to the predetermined number. You can do it.

The number of such special figure hold is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 83. Specifically, the first special figure holding indicator 83a is composed of four LEDs, and the second special figure holding indicator 83b is also composed of four LEDs. Each special figure hold indicator 83 displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 13. The normal symbol display 82 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (normal symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the opening according to the type of the stop-displayed normal symbol and the current gaming state. An auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 12 is opened (the electric chew 12D is operated) in the pattern. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

The normal symbol display 82 is composed of, for example, three LEDs, and displays a normal symbol according to the result of a normal symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol is displayed. There are a plurality of types of normal hit symbols in this embodiment. For example, if you win a hit (one of multiple types of winning symbols), the first and second LEDs from the left will light up, such as "○○ ●" (○: on, ●: off). Display the normal hit symbol. If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol with both LEDs turned off is displayed, such as "●●●". Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. It should be noted that the variable display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is stopped display (displayed in a specific mode).

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has passed the game ball to the gate 13, it acquires ordinary symbol random numbers and the like for the passage, and temporarily stores the values of these various random numbers (determination information) as a normal figure hold. .. The storage area for storing these various random numbers is referred to as a normal figure hold storage unit 106. The ordinary symbol random number is stored in the normal figure reservation storage unit 106 regardless of whether it passes through the first gate 13L or the second gate 13R. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106, and the upper limit number (also referred to as an upper limit) in this embodiment is "4".

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. Digestion of a normal figure hold means to determine a random number per ordinary hit corresponding to the normal figure hold and execute variable display of a normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol based on another normal hit random number. Even if a game ball passes through the gate 13 during the execution of the auxiliary game, the right of a normal winning lottery for the passage can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 84. The normal figure hold display 84 is composed of four LEDs. The normal figure hold display 84 displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs for the number of normal figure hold.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a variation of decorative symbols (effect symbols) EZ1, EZ2, and EZ3 synchronized with a variable display (variable display) of a special symbol. There is an effect symbol display area for display. The effect symbol display area is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the production symbols consists of a plurality of symbols representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The image display device 50 displays the result of variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) in an easy-to-understand manner by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. In the following description, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 may be collectively referred to as an effect symbol EZ.

For example, if a big hit is won, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with doublets such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a random eye such as "263". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the big hit lottery by the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b, but by the image display device 50. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol EZ, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. Further, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of effect symbol EZ combination is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result.

The image display device 50 displays, in addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as variation effect) using the effect symbol EZ as described above, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, a demo effect for waiting for customers, and the like. It is displayed on the part 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 has a first hold icon display area for displaying the first hold icon HA1 according to the number of storages of the first special figure hold, and a second hold icon display area according to the number of storages of the second special figure hold. There is a second hold icon display area for displaying the second hold icon HA2. By displaying the first hold icon HA1 and the second hold icon HA2, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure hold display 83b displayed on the first special figure hold display 83a are displayed. It is possible to show the player the number of stored memories of the second special figure hold in an easy-to-understand manner. In the following description, the first hold icon HA1 and the second hold icon HA2 may be collectively referred to as hold icon HA.

2. 2. Electrical Configuration of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Subsequently, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a game control board 100, an effect control board 120, and a payout control board 170. The game control board 100 mainly controls game profits such as various lottery such as big hits and transition of game states. The effect control board 120 controls the display of the image display device 50, the lighting of various lamps, the sound output, and the like, which are mainly performed with the progress of the game. The payout control board 170 controls the payout of the game ball.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 controls the supply of electric power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, the image control board 140, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. do.

The power supply board 190 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 192. The backup power supply circuit 192 is provided for the gaming RAM 104 and the like of the gaming control board 100 when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 from the outside, that is, when the main power supply is off or a power failure occurs. Provides the power needed to hold information. Therefore, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 or the like of the gaming control board 100 is temporarily held while the backup power supply circuit 192 can supply electric power even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not supplied with electric power from the outside. Will be done. A dedicated backup power supply circuit for each control board may be provided. Further, a power switch 191 is connected to the power supply board 190. By operating this power switch 191, the main power supply can be switched on and off.

As shown in FIG. 4, the game control board 100 is mounted with a game control one-chip microcomputer that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. Hereinafter, the game control one-chip microcomputer will be referred to as a game control microcomputer 101. The game control microcomputer 101 includes a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that is used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A gaming CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102, which executes a program stored in the above, is included. The game control microcomputer 101 transmits or receives data from another board or the like via the game I / O (Input / Output) port 118. The game I / O port 118 may be built in the game control microcomputer 101. Further, the gaming ROM 103 may be externally attached.

The gaming RAM 104 is provided with a special figure holding storage unit 105 for storing various random numbers related to the special figure holding, and a normal figure holding storage unit 106 for storing various random numbers related to the normal figure holding. Further, in the special figure holding storage unit 105, the first special figure holding storage unit 105a for storing various random numbers related to the special figure holding of the special figure 1 and the second special figure storing various random numbers related to the special figure holding of the special figure 2 are stored. Figure Hold storage unit 105b is provided.

Various sensors and solenoids are electrically connected to the game control board 100 via the relay board 172. Therefore, a signal from each sensor is input to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 11a, the second start port sensor 12a, the first gate sensor 13La, the second gate sensor 13Ra, the first big winning opening sensor 14a, the second big winning opening sensor 15a, There are a specific area sensor 16a, a non-specific area sensor 17a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a.

The first start port sensor 11a is provided directly below the first start port 11, and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, the output value is output when the game ball passes through the first start port 11. Output a changing signal. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided directly below the second starting port 12, and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, the output value is output when the game ball passes through the second starting port 12. Output a changing signal. The first gate sensor 13La is provided in the passing region directly below the first gate 13L, and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball. The second gate sensor 13Ra is provided in the passing region directly below the second gate 13R, and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball.

The first large winning opening sensor 14a is provided directly below the first large winning opening 14, and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, when the game ball passes through the first large winning opening 14. Outputs a signal whose output value changes. The second big winning opening sensor 15a is provided directly under the second big winning opening 15, and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, when the game ball passes through the second big winning opening 15. Outputs a signal whose output value changes.

The specific area sensor 16a is located in the specific area 16 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, outputs a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the specific area 16. The non-specific area sensor 17a is located in the non-specific area 17 and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, a signal whose output value changes when the game ball passes through the non-specific area 17. Output. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided directly under each general winning opening 10, and outputs a signal for detecting the passage of the game ball, that is, the output value changes when the game ball passes through each general winning opening 10. Output the signal to be used.

Further, as the solenoids, there are an electric chew solenoid 12s, a normal AT solenoid 14s, a VAT solenoid 15s, and a distribution solenoid 16s. The electric chew solenoid 12s drives the electric chew opening / closing member 12k of the electric chew 12D. The normal AT solenoid 14s drives the normal AT opening / closing member 14k of the first prize-winning device 14D. The VAT solenoid 15s drives the VAT opening / closing member 15k of the second prize-winning device 15D. The distribution solenoid 16s drives the distribution member 16k of the second prize-winning device 15D.

Further, the game control board 100 includes a first special figure display 81a, a second special figure display 81b, a normal figure display 82, a first special figure hold display 83a, a second special figure hold display 83b, and a second special figure hold display 83b. The normal figure hold display 84 is electrically connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

Further, on the game control board 100, various commands are transmitted to the payout control board 170, and various signals are received from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. Specifically, the payout device 73 and the card unit CU are electrically connected to the payout control board 170. The card unit CU is a device that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables ball lending based on information such as an inserted prepaid card. Further, the launching device 72 is electrically connected to the payout control board 170 via the launch control board 175.

The payout control board 170 drives the payout motor 73m of the payout device 73 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 101 and the signal from the card unit CU electrically connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to drive the payout device 73. Have the 73 pay out the prize balls, or have the payout device 73 pay out the rental balls. The prize ball or the loan ball to be paid out is controlled by a signal from the payout sensor 73a for counting.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the number of prize balls paid out by winning the first starting port 11 is three, and the number of prize balls paid out by winning the second starting port 12 is two. Further, the number of prize balls paid out by winning the first prize opening 14 or the second large winning opening 15 is 13, and the number of prize balls paid out by winning the general prize opening 10 is three. The number of these prize balls is an example and may be appropriately selected.

The launching device 72 includes a firing solenoid 72s, a touch switch 72a, and a firing volume 72b, in addition to the handle 72k. When the player operates the handle 72k of the launcher 72, a signal indicating that the touch switch 72a has touched the handle 72k is output to the launch control board 175, and the amount of rotation of the handle 72k from the launch volume 72b. The signal corresponding to the above is output to the launch control board 175. The launch control board 175 drives the launch solenoid 72s, and the launch device is used so that the game ball is launched with an appropriate strength or the game ball is not launched based on various signals input from the launch device 72. 72 is controlled.

Further, a RAM clear switch 119 is connected to the game control board 100. The RAM clear switch 119 is attached to the game control board 100 and is arranged on the rear surface of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. That is, the RAM clear switch 119 is usually in a position that cannot be visually recognized by the player on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and cannot be operated by the player. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 119 is usually operated by the hall staff. When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is started with the RAM clear switch 119 pressed, the gaming RAM 104 is initialized. As a result, the information stored in the gaming RAM 104 is lost.

Further, the game control board 100 transmits various commands to the effect control board 120. The communication between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is unidirectional communication in which only commands can be transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, a unidirectional control circuit using, for example, a diode is interposed between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 as a communication direction regulating means.

Further, an external output terminal board 173 is connected to the game control board 100. The external output terminal board 173 outputs various signals based on the signals received from the game control microcomputer 101 to an external device arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine PY1 such as a data display DH and a hall computer HC. Specifically, the external output terminal board 173 is provided with a plurality of channels (CN) for external output. Then, the connector corresponding to each channel (CN) and the connector on the data display DH side are connected by a cable. One signal is output from each connector to the outside. In the external output terminal board 173, for example, a jackpot count signal indicating that a jackpot has been won, a signal indicating a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a frame opening signal indicating that the gaming machine frame 2 is open, and a predetermined number ( For example, a signal indicating that a prize ball (for example, 10 balls) has been made and a security signal indicating that an unexpected prize has been won are output from different channels.

As shown in FIG. 5, the effect control board 120 is mounted with an effect control one-chip microcomputer that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program. Hereinafter, the one-chip microcomputer for effect control will be referred to as an effect control microcomputer 121. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes programs stored in the effect ROM 123 that stores programs for controlling the effect as the game progresses, the effect RAM 124 that is used as the work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The effect CPU 122 is included. The effect control microcomputer 121 transmits or receives data from another board or the like via the effect I / O port 138. The effect I / O port 138 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 121. Further, the effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

The effect RAM 124 is provided with a start winning command hold storage unit 125 that stores a start winning command including hold lottery information. The hold lottery information includes information based on each random number stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 of the game control board 100. The start winning command hold storage unit 125 further stores the first start winning command hold storage unit 125a for storing the first start winning command based on the first special figure hold, and the second start winning command based on the second special figure hold. A second start winning command holding storage unit 125b is provided.

Specifically, the first start winning command hold storage unit 125a and the second start winning command hold storage unit 125b are each provided with a storage area corresponding to the upper limit number of the special figure hold. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, four storage areas are provided in the first start winning command hold storage unit 125a and four storage areas in the second start winning command hold storage unit 125b according to the upper limit of the special figure hold. Is provided. Further, each storage area is provided with a plurality of small areas. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the start winning command specified based on the winning of the starting opening, the data indicating the display mode of the hold icon HA, and the reception counter value that is counted up every time the starting winning command is received. And are stored in each small area.

Further, the image control board 140, the accessory lamp control board 162, and the voice control circuit 161 are electrically connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 142 of the image control board 140 to control the display of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The image RAM 144 of the image control board 140 is a memory in which image data is expanded. The image ROM 143 of the image control board 140 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, more specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, background images, effect patterns EZ, and the like. Image data such as hold icon HA is stored. The image CPU 142 of the image control board 140 reads image data from the image ROM 143 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the read image data is displayed on the image display device 50.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs voice control for outputting voice, music, sound effects, and the like to the speaker 52 via the voice control circuit 161 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Specifically, acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 52 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. The acoustic data may be stored in the voice control circuit 161. Further, the image control board 140 and the speaker 52 or the voice control circuit 161 may be electrically connected, and the image control board 140 may perform voice control. In this case, the image control board 140 may store acoustic data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the lighting of each lamp such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 via the accessory lamp control board 162 based on the command received from the game control board 100. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 uses the data stored in the effect ROM 123 to create light emission pattern data that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and transfers the light emission pattern data to the accessory lamp control board 162. Send. The accessory lamp control board 162 that has received the light emission pattern data controls the light emission of each lamp according to the light emission pattern data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 operates the decorative movable body 55k electrically connected to the accessory lamp control board 162 via the movable body relay board 163 based on the command received from the game control board 100. .. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the decorative movable body 55k using the data stored in the effect ROM 123, and uses the operation pattern data as the accessory lamp control board. Send to 162. The accessory lamp control board 162 that has received the operation pattern data controls the operation of the decorative movable body 55k according to the operation pattern data.

The CPU may be mounted on the accessory lamp control board 162. In that case, the CPU may be made to execute the lighting control of each lamp such as the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 and the operation control of the decorative movable body 55k. Further, in that case, a ROM may be mounted on the accessory lamp control board 162, and the ROM may store data used for creating light emission pattern data and data used for creating operation pattern data.

Further, the effect button detection sensor 40a, the effect button vibration motor 40 m, the effect button uplift solenoid 40s, and the select button detection sensor 42a are electrically connected to the effect control board 120. The effect button detection sensor 40a is a detection sensor corresponding to the effect button 40k. Therefore, when the effect button 40k is pressed, the effect button detection sensor 40a outputs a signal related to the effect button 40k to the effect control board 120. Based on the signal output from the effect button detection sensor 40a, the effect control board 120 can determine whether or not the effect button 40k has been pressed. The effect button vibration motor 40 m is a motor built in the effect button 40k to vibrate the effect button 40k. The effect button uplift solenoid 40s is a solenoid for displacing the effect button 40k in the vertical direction. Further, the select button detection sensor 42a is a detection sensor corresponding to the select button 42k. Based on the signal output from the select button detection sensor 42a, the effect control board 120 can determine whether or not the select button 42k has been pressed, similarly to the effect button 40k.

3. 3. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The gaming state includes a normal gaming state (non-time saving state) and a time saving state. In the time saving state, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82 is activated. The fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 82 is a function in which the average fluctuation time of a normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time reduction state.

The fluctuation time of the normal symbol differs depending on the judgment result of the normal symbol lottery. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 acquires two random numbers, a normal symbol random number (hit random number) and a normal symbol per-type random number, according to the passage of the game ball to the gate 13. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for operating the electric chew 12D. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535. Then, as shown in FIG. 6A, if it is 1 to 65236, it is determined to be a normal hit, and if it is not, it is determined to be a loss. That is, in the ordinary symbol lottery, it is determined as an ordinary hit with a very high probability of 99.5%.

In addition, the type random number per normal figure is a random number for determining the type of the symbol per normal figure. The type random number per normal figure takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), there are a plurality of types of normal hit symbols when a normal hit is won, and if the game state is a non-time saving state, 0 to 19 is a non-time saving normal symbol. If it is determined to be A, it is determined to be non-time saving normal symbol B if it is 20 to 39, if it is 40 to 59, it is determined to be non-time saving ordinary symbol C, and if it is 60 to 79, it is determined to be non-time saving ordinary symbol D. If it is 80 to 99, it is determined to be a non-time saving normal symbol E. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the time saving state, it is determined as the time saving normal symbol A if it is 0 to 19, if it is 20 to 39, it is determined as the time saving normal symbol B, and if it is 40 to 59, it is determined as the time saving normal symbol C. If it is 60 to 79, it is determined to be a time-saving ordinary symbol D, and if it is 80 to 99, it is determined to be a time-saving ordinary symbol E.

The fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol differs depending on the type of the ordinary symbol. That is, if the gaming state is the non-time saving state, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the non-time saving normal symbol A is won, the fluctuation time is set to 4900 ms, and the non-time saving normal symbol B is won. In this case, the fluctuation time is set to 6100 ms, the fluctuation time is set to 7100 ms when the non-time saving normal symbol C is won, and the fluctuation time is set to 7800 ms when the non-time reduction normal symbol D is won. When the time saving normal symbol E is won, the fluctuation time is set to 8500 ms. If it is lost, the fluctuation time is set to 1000 ms.

On the other hand, if the game state is a time-saving normal symbol, the fluctuation time is set to 1100 ms when the time-saving normal symbol A is won, and the fluctuation time is set to 1120 ms when the time-saving normal symbol B is won. If C is won, the fluctuation time is set to 1140 ms, if the time-saving normal symbol D is won, the fluctuation time is set to 1160 ms, and if the time-saving normal symbol E is won, the fluctuation time is set to 1180 ms. To. If it is lost, the fluctuation time is set to 600 ms. That is, when a normal hit is won in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the case where the normal hit is won in the non-time-saving state regardless of the type of the normal hit symbol. Similarly, in the case of loss, in the case of loss in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the case of loss in the non-time-saving state. The stop time of the normal symbol is 500 ms regardless of the determination result of the normal symbol lottery, as in the non-time saving state.

Further, in the time saving state, the opening time extension function and the opening number of times increasing function of the electric chew 12D are activated. The opening time extension function of the electric chew 12D is a function in which the average opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than that in the non-time saving state. Further, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened is a function in which the number of times the electric chew 12D is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-time saving state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in the non-time saving state, the opening time is set to 32 ms once, and the total opening time is set to an extremely short time. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the opening time of 2752 ms is set twice, that is, the total open time is set to 5504 ms. That is, when the normal hit is won in the time-saving state, the total opening time of the electric chew 12D is longer and the number of times of opening is larger than in the case where the normal hit is won in the non-time-saving state.

In the situation where the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal figure display 82, the opening time extending function of the electric chew 12D, and the opening number increasing function are operating, the first is compared with the case where these functions are not operating. 2 The starting port 12 is frequently opened, and the game ball is frequently awarded to the second starting port 12. 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 (that is, the time saving state) is also referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating (that is, the non-time saving state) is also referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also called the electric support control state. The low base state is also called the non-electric support control state.

In addition, the probability fluctuation function of the normal figure display 82 may be activated in the time saving state. That is, the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the non-time saving state may be set relatively low, and the winning probability of the ordinary symbol lottery in the time saving state may be set relatively high.

Further, in the time saving state, all the above functions do not have to be activated. That is, the operation of one or more of the function of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal figure display 82, the function of extending the opening time of the electric chew 12D, the function of probabilistic fluctuation of the normal figure display 82, and the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the electric chew 12D. Therefore, it is sufficient that the game ball is easier to win in the second starting port 12 than when the function is not operating.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the gaming state after the big hit game is controlled to the time saving state. The time saving state ends when the variable display of the special symbol of the upper limit number of executions (time saving number) set according to the type of the winning special symbol is executed, or the jackpot game is executed.

In the time-saving state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 6R by hitting right. Because the electric support control makes it easier to open the second starting port 12 compared to the non-time saving state, it is easier to win the second starting port 12 than to win the first starting port 11. Is. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the second gate 13R, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 12. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 6L by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 12D as compared with the time saving state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to win the second starting port 12. Because it is. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed so that the game ball can be won in the first starting port 11. This allows you to get more start-up prizes than right-handed. When playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal gaming state (non-time saving state).

4. Explanation of big hits and small hits In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits", "small hits", and "missing" as a result of the big hit lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. At the time of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81.

When the jackpot is won in the special symbol lottery, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes a "big hit game" in which the first jackpot 14 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the jackpot symbol that has been stopped and displayed. When the small hit is won, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes a "small hit game" in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened in an opening pattern according to the type of the small hit symbol displayed as stopped. Then, when the game ball enters the specific area 16 in the second big winning opening 15 during the execution of the small hit game, the first big winning opening 14 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the winning small hit symbol. A "big hit game" to open is executed. A jackpot game executed based on the result of a special symbol lottery being a jackpot winning is referred to as a "type 1 jackpot game". Further, the jackpot game executed based on the passage to the specific area 16 is referred to as "type 2 jackpot game". In addition, the big hit game and the small hit game are collectively called a special game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game starts with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the small hit opening game is the small hit opening game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened, the opening before the small hit opening game is started (interval before opening), and the small hit opening game is completed. Includes the ending after closing (interval after closing).

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, four random numbers, a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number, are acquired according to the winning of the starting port. The judgment of the big hit lottery is made based on the big hit random number, and the judgment of the winning type is made based on the big hit type random number. The jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. Then, as shown in FIG. 8A, if it is 10001 to 10256, it is determined to be a big hit. That is, in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot is determined with a probability of 1/256. The probability of a big hit is the same regardless of whether it is the first special symbol or the second special symbol. On the other hand, in the big hit lottery with the second special symbol, in addition to the big hit, the small hit is also won. Specifically, if it is 30001 to 41244, it is determined to be a small hit. That is, in the big hit lottery with the second special symbol, it is determined as a small hit with a probability of 1 / 5.82. In cases other than these, it is determined to be a loss.

The big hit type random number is a random number for determining the type of the special symbol when the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit or a small hit. The jackpot type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8B, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery with the first special symbol, if it is 0 to 4, it is determined to be a 9R time saving 4 times jackpot symbol, and if it is 5 to 99, it is determined. 4R Time saving 1 time It is judged as a big hit symbol. In addition, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery with the second special symbol, if it is 0 to 19, it is determined to be a 16R time reduction 4 times jackpot symbol, and if it is 20 to 59, it is determined to be a 9R time reduction 4 times jackpot symbol, 60. If it is ~ 99, it is judged as a 5R time saving 4 times big hit symbol. In addition, when a small hit is won in the big hit lottery with the second special symbol, if it is 0 to 19, it is determined to be a 15R time reduction 4 times small hit symbol, and if it is 20 to 59, it is determined to be an 8R time reduction 4 times small hit symbol. If it is 60 to 99, it is determined that the 4R time reduction 4 times small hit symbol.

Each jackpot symbol has a different number of rounds for each type of special symbol. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, 9R, 4R time-saving 1-time jackpot symbol is 4R, 16R time-saving 4 times jackpot symbol, 16R, 5R time-saving 4 times jackpot symbol. If there is, it will be 5R. The number of times the first large winning opening 14 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 25.0 seconds. When each jackpot symbol is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game is a time-saving state.

On the other hand, the set number of time reductions differs depending on the type of the winning jackpot symbol. The time reduction number is the upper limit number of executions of the variation display of the special symbol in the time reduction state. The number of time reductions includes only the number of fluctuations in special figure 1 (first special symbol) (first time reduction number) and the number of fluctuations in special figure 2 (second special symbol). There is a number of times (second time reduction number of times). When controlled to the time reduction state, these two types of time reduction times are set. Specifically, if a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery with the first special symbol, the number of times of the first time reduction is 5, the number of times of the second time reduction is 9R, and the number of times of the second time reduction is 4 for the jackpot symbol. If it is a symbol, it is 1. Further, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery with the second special symbol, the number of times of the first time reduction is 8 and the number of times of the second time reduction is 4 regardless of any of the jackpot symbols. Then, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time-saving state satisfies any one of the two types of time-saving times, the gaming state is changed from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state.

In addition, the time saving state is a gaming state assuming that the game is performed by right-handed hitting, and further, the change of the second special symbol (special figure 2) based on the winning of the second starting port 12 is the first special symbol (special figure 2). It is executed with priority over the special figure 1). Therefore, of the above two types of time reduction times, the second time reduction number is likely to trigger the end of the time reduction state. The first time reduction number is set in order to guarantee the fluctuation of the special figure 2 for the specified number of times even if the change of the special figure 1 is executed in the time reduction state as an irregular case. Therefore, the first time reduction number is basically set to a value larger than the second time reduction number.

In the time saving state, the electric chew 12D is easy to operate, and it is easy to store the second special symbol hold during the fluctuation of the special symbol. Therefore, for example, when the number of times of time reduction is set to "1", the fluctuation display of one time in the time reduction state and the fluctuation display of four times of up to four special figure reservations and the fluctuation display of five times are performed. Will be. That is, the jackpot lottery of Special Figure 2 can be performed at least once and at most 5 times. In addition, when the second time reduction number is set to "4", a maximum of eight fluctuation displays are displayed, that is, four fluctuation displays in the time reduction state and four fluctuation displays for the maximum four special figure reservations. Is done. That is, the jackpot lottery of Special Figure 2 can be performed a minimum of 4 times and a maximum of 8 times.

Further, as a result of the big hit lottery, when the small hit is won, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes a small hit game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened once as shown in FIG. If a game ball wins a prize in the second big prize opening 15 opened by the small hit game and the game ball passes through the specific area 16 in the second big prize device 15D, the big hit is won and the second is continued. A jackpot game (two types of jackpot games) that opens one big winning opening 14 is executed. That is, the winning of the small hit is an opportunity of the two kinds of big hits on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 16, and the small hit is included in the possibility of winning the big hit. When the big hit game based on the two kinds of big hits is executed, the opening of the second big winning opening 15 as the small hit game corresponds to the first round. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16 in the small hit game, the big hit game is not executed. In addition, the big winning opening may be opened a plurality of times during one round of the big hit game or during the small hit game.

All the small hits won by the pachinko gaming machine PY1 are small hits with an extremely high possibility that the game ball passes through the specific area 16 (also referred to as V passage). That is, while the second big winning opening 15 in the small hit game is open, the distribution member 16k is placed in a pass-allowable state, and the game ball is made to win the second big winning opening 15, so that the specific area 16 also passes. You can do it. Therefore, when the small hit is won, the two kinds of big hit games are executed as long as the player is playing a normal game. It should be noted that the winning small hit may be provided with a small hit having a low probability of passing V. Whether or not V can pass during the execution of the small hit game is determined by the operation pattern of the distribution member 16k and the opening pattern of the VAT opening / closing member 15k.

In the two-kind big hit game, the first big winning opening 14 is opened with an opening pattern determined according to the type of the small hit symbol. Specifically, the number of rounds differs depending on the type of small hit symbol, 15R for 15R time reduction 4 times small hit symbol, 8R for 8R time reduction 4 times small hit symbol, 8R, 4R time reduction 4 times small hit symbol If it is 4R. The number of times the first large winning opening 14 is opened per 1R is one, and the maximum opening time is 25.0 seconds. The game state after the two-kind big hit game when each small hit symbol is won is also a time saving state. Then, the set number of time reductions is "4" regardless of the small hit symbol.

Of the random numbers acquired in response to the winning of the starting port, the reach random number determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the hit / fail determination is incorrect. It is a random number. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol EZ that is variablely displayed among a plurality of effect symbol EZs, and it depends on which symbol the variable display effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed. It is a state (for example, a state of "7 ↓ 7") in which a combination of effect symbols EZ indicating a big hit is won. The effect symbol EZ displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display unit 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. Then, as shown in FIG. 8C, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, it is determined that there is reach from 0 to 13, and if it is not, it is determined that there is no reach. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a time-saving state, it is determined that there is a reach from 0 to 5, and if it is not, it is determined that there is no reach.

Further, among the random numbers acquired in response to the winning of the starting port, the fluctuation pattern random number includes the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start to the stop of the fluctuation display, that is, the time from the start to the derivation display of the display result). It is a random number to determine the fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 127. FIG. 10 is a fluctuation pattern determination table showing the relationship between the fluctuation pattern random number and the fluctuation pattern. In this embodiment, the length of the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the mode in which the reach effect is performed are determined by the fluctuation pattern. Further, as the mode of the reach effect included in the fluctuation pattern, there are "normal reach" and "super reach (SP reach)" in which the effect time is longer than the normal reach. As for the reach production, the variable pattern random numbers are assigned so that the "SP reach" has a higher expectation of winning the jackpot than the "normal reach". In this embodiment, SP reach is usually carried out progressively through reach. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the type of the special symbol, the time-saving state or the non-time-saving state, and the lottery result of the jackpot or the reach, in addition to the fluctuation pattern random number.

5. Game flow The game flow of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, there are three stages of the game: normal time, jackpot game time, and chance time. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the production part is determined at each stage. The game stage at the time of starting the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a normal time.

The normal time in the game stage is the stage in which the jackpot has not been won or the chance time has ended. In this normal time, the player aims to win a prize in the first starting opening 11, and aims to win a big hit by the lottery of the special figure 1. In addition, in the normal time, the game state is a non-time saving state, and even if a normal hit is won, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is extremely short (see FIG. 7), and it is expected that the second starting port 12 will win a prize. Can not. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 instructs to hit left.

In addition, the normal production part becomes the normal production part. In the normal production part, various effects are performed during the variation display of the special symbol, such as the effect symbol variation effect, the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, and the advance notice effect that suggests the expectation of the jackpot.

If the jackpot is won in normal times, the game stage will shift to the jackpot game. At the time of the big hit game, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 plays the big hit game and opens the first big winning opening 14 as appropriate (see FIG. 9). The number of rounds associated with the opening of the first big winning opening 14 differs depending on the type of big hit won. In this embodiment, there are two types of jackpots in Special Figure 1, 9R time reduction 4 times jackpot and 4R time reduction 1 time jackpot, and the distribution is 5% for 9R time reduction 4 times jackpot and 4R time reduction. The one-time jackpot is 95% (see FIG. 8B). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, most of the jackpots in the special figure 1 which is the first jackpot are 4R time-saving one jackpot.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the first large winning opening 14 is provided in the right gaming area 6R. Therefore, during the jackpot game, a right-handed strike is instructed. It should be noted that even during the big hit game, the game state is a non-time saving state, and even if the normal hit is won, the opening time of the electric chew 12D is extremely short, and it cannot be expected to win a prize in the second starting port 12.

In addition, the production part during the jackpot game is the jackpot production part. In the jackpot production part, various effects are performed until the jackpot game is completed, such as explanation of the characters appearing and explanation of the game after the jackpot game, according to the estimated time of the jackpot game (large or small number of rounds). In addition, in the jackpot production part when the 9R time reduction 4 times jackpot is won, the type of the winning jackpot is not determined at the beginning of the jackpot game, and by the end of the 4th round, the 9R time reduction 4 times jackpot is won. You may perform a promotion effect to notify you of what you have done.

When the jackpot game is over, the game stage will shift to the chance. That is, in this embodiment, at least one time reduction number is given regardless of which jackpot is won, so that the gaming state always shifts to the time reduction state after the jackpot game. Specifically, 9R time reduction 4 times jackpot is given 4 times, 4R time reduction 1 time jackpot is given 1 time, and the number of time reductions is given (see FIG. 9). If a type of jackpot is provided in which the number of time reductions after the jackpot game is 0, if the jackpot is won, the game state does not change even after the jackpot game and remains in the non-time reduction state. In this case, after the jackpot game, the game stage returns to the normal time.

Further, in the time-saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the case of winning a normal hit is longer than in the non-time-saving state (see FIG. 7). Further, the right game area 6R has a configuration that makes it easier to aim at the electric chew 12D as compared with the left game area 6L by arranging a game nail, a stage, and the like. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 instructs to hit right even when there is a chance.

The probability of winning the jackpot in Special Figure 2 is approximately 1/256, as in Special Figure 1 (see FIG. 8 (A)). On the other hand, in the special figure 2, there is a possibility of winning a small hit, and the winning probability of the small hit in the special figure 2 is about 1 / 5.82. That is, the winning probability of a small hit is extremely high as compared with the winning probability of a big hit. In addition, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 wins a small hit, the second big winning opening 15 is opened for a maximum of 25 seconds in the first round, and the second big winning opening 15 in the small hit game is open for a period of time. Then, the distribution member 16k is moved to a position where passage is allowed so that the game ball can pass through the specific area 16. From this, as long as the player is playing the game according to the right-handed instruction (that is, the player keeps right-handed), the game ball can be passed through the specific area 16. The pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes two types of jackpots when the game ball passes through the specific area 16.

When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 wins a big hit in the lottery shown in FIG. 2 or when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 after winning the small hit, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 executes the big hit game again. That is, the stage of the game shifts to the time of the big hit game again. The number of rounds of the big hit game at this time differs depending on the type of the winning big hit or the type of the small hit (see FIGS. 8 (B) and 9). Further, after the big hit game is completed, the game stage returns to the chance time again, but the number of time reductions at that time also differs depending on the type of the winning big hit or the type of the small hit.

On the other hand, even if the lottery for a predetermined number of time reductions is performed, if neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, the game state shifts from the time reduction state to the non-time reduction state. However, even if the gaming state shifts to the non-time saving state, if the hold of the special figure 2 remains, the chance time is continued and the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is exhausted. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, a non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect is performed as a dedicated effect when the remaining hold of the special figure 2 is exhausted. Then, after shifting to the non-time saving state, even if all the remaining reservations of Special Figure 2 are exhausted, if neither the big hit nor the small hit is won, the game stage will return to the normal time. Even if the small hit is won, even if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16, the game stage returns to the normal time. On the other hand, if the jackpot is won in the remaining hold of the special figure 2 or the game ball passes through the specific area 16 after winning the small hit, the jackpot game is executed again. That is, the stage of the game returns to the time of the big hit game.

In addition, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has two production parts when there is a chance in a short time state. Specifically, the first time-saving production part, which is the production part when the number of lottery of Special Figure 2 in the time-saving state is two or more times remaining, and the second production part, which is the production part when the rest is once. There are two production parts, a time-saving production part and a production part. Each production part at the time of chance in a short time state includes a characteristic dedicated production. That is, in the first time-saving effect part, as a dedicated effect, when a big hit or a small hit is won, that is, when there is a possibility of winning a big hit, a prior notice effect is performed to notify that fact. In addition, in the second time-saving effect part, as a dedicated effect, the hold icon HA for the second special figure hold is changed all at once in a mode showing the expectation of the big hit. It should be noted that the hold icon HA after the change corresponds to the mode of the variable effect for each subsequent hold, and in the variable effect for the remaining hold of the special figure 2 after shifting to the non-time saving state, only the non-time saving remaining hold is used. Perform the production. The details of the production at the time of chance will be described later.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as described above, the game stage starts from the normal time, shifts to the jackpot game by winning the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1, and then shifts to the chance. Then, when the big hit is won at the time of chance, or when the game ball is passed to the specific area 16 after winning the small hit, the game shifts to the big hit game again and returns to the chance time again. That is, the jackpot game and the chance are repeated. On the other hand, if neither the big hit nor the small hit is won in the hold of the special figure 2 acquired at the time of chance, it will return to the normal time.

Furthermore, at the time of chance in the time-saving state, until the number of lottery of the special figure 2 in the time-saving state becomes one remaining, the production in the first time-saving production part is performed, and in the remaining one time, the second time-saving production is performed. Perform a part-time production. In the lottery of Special Figure 1, if the 4R time reduction 1 big hit is won, the number of time reductions is 1 and the production in the 1st time reduction production part is not performed. The production will be performed in the 2 hour short production part. On the other hand, in the lottery of Special Figure 2, regardless of which jackpot is won, the number of time reductions is four, and the production in the first time reduction production part is performed.

For example, when the type of the first jackpot is 4R time saving once jackpot, the flow of the production from the first jackpot winning to the continuous jackpot is as follows. First, in the non-time saving state, if the 4R time saving one big hit is won as the big hit of the special figure 1, the big hit game for four rounds is performed. The flow of production will shift from the normal production part to the jackpot production part. Then, after the jackpot game is completed, the second time-saving production part will be started.

In the second time-saving effect part, a variation effect corresponding to the variation display of the special figure 2 for one time in the time-saving state is performed. During the variable display of special figure 2, since the lottery of the normal symbol in the short time state is frequently won, the electric chew 12D is activated by the player continuing to hit right, and the upper limit of special figure 2 is suspended. There is a high possibility that four fractions of the second special figure hold will be saved. Then, the reserved portion of the special figure 2 is pre-read, and the hold icon HA of the special figure 2 is changed to a mode showing the expectation of a big hit by the hold icon simultaneous change effect. Further, the hold icon HA after the change corresponds to the mode of the subsequent variation effect. With the hold icon HA after this change, it is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation of a big hit for each hold icon HA.

If a big hit or a small hit is won by the variable display for one time reduction or the holding of the special figure 2 accumulated at that time, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 plays the big hit game again, and then shifts to the time reduction state. As for the flow of the production, in the time reduction state after the big hit game, the number of time reductions is four times, so that the production of the first time reduction production part is performed. In the first time-saving production part, an advance notice production indicating that there is a possibility of a big hit is performed. With this advance notice effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of a big hit with an effect different from that of the second time-saving effect part. This first time-saving effect part continues until the number of times of variation display in the time-saving state is one remaining. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 suggests the degree of expectation of each hold by the first dedicated production (second time-saving production part), and the subsequent dedicated production (first time-saving production part) sandwiches the jackpot game. A big hit is announced at the time of variable display for each hold showing the degree of expectation. In this way, even when the jackpots are continuous, various expectations can be given to the player each time the jackpot game ends.

6. Details of the 1st time-saving production part Next, the flow of the production in the 1st time-saving production part will be described. In the first time-saving effect part, a continuous pseudo-variation effect is performed in which the variation display and the temporary stop display of the effect symbol EZ are repeated. Furthermore, if the winning / failing result of the special figure 2 in the variable display is pre-read and the big hit or the small hit is won, that is, if there is a possibility of winning the big hit, the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed before it is displayed. Performs advance notice production to announce the winning.

12 and 13 show the flow of the production of the first time-saving effect part. FIG. 12 shows the flow of the effect when the special figure 2 in the variable display is a loss, and FIG. 13 shows the flow of the effect when the special figure 2 in the variable display is a big hit or a small hit. Is shown. Specifically, when the variable display of the special figure 2 is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has the left effect symbol EZ1 and the middle effect symbol EZ2 as shown in FIG. 12 (A) (the same applies to FIG. 13 (A)). , The right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, respectively, and the variable display of these effect symbols EZ is started. Further, a small symbol KZ is displayed in the upper left corner of the display unit 50a as an effect symbol indicating the original state of the second special symbol display 81b. The display position of the small symbol KZ is not limited to the upper left corner, and may be any position that can be seen by the player. ↓ in the figure indicates that the effect symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ are being displayed in a variable manner.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 lights the frame lamp 53 according to a predetermined lighting pattern. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 outputs predetermined music and sound effects from the speaker 52. The lighting pattern and the music may be those that are continuously used from the time of the big hit game, or those that are used for the production at the time of chance. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 pre-reads the hit / fail result of the special figure 2 in the variable display at the start of the variable display of the special figure 2, and selects an effect pattern based on the pre-reading result.

When the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has FIGS. 12 (B) and (C) (FIGS. 13 (B) and (C) during the period during which the variable display of the special figure 2 is performed. ) Also), the temporary stop display of the effect symbol EZ (“” in the figure indicates that the effect symbol is in the temporary stop display) and the variable display of the effect symbol EZ are repeated. As a result, it appears that a plurality of lottery is performed in a short period of time during the variable display of the special figure 2 for one time. In this case, since the special figure 2 actually continues the variable display, the small symbol KZ continues the variable display even while the effect symbol EZ is temporarily stopped.

After that, when the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 elapses, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 stops and displays the special figure 2. Along with this, the effect symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ are also stopped and displayed. Specifically, in the case of loss, as shown in FIG. 12 (D1), the combination of loss is displayed for both the effect symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ, and the stopped state is maintained until the fixed time elapses. Then, with the start of the variable display of the special figure 2 based on the next lottery of the special figure 2, the effect symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ also start the variable display.

On the other hand, when a big hit or a small hit is won, as shown in FIG. 13 (D2), at least one of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 during the variable display of the special figure 2. First, the special production symbol TEZ is displayed. The special effect symbol TEZ is a symbol that is distinguished from the normal effect symbol EZ. In this embodiment, the normal effect symbol EZ is a pattern with a number as a motif, and the special effect symbol TEZ is a pattern with a flower as a motif. The special effect symbol TEZ is an effect symbol EZ that can be displayed when a big hit or a small hit is won, and the display of the special effect symbol TEZ means that the big hit or the small hit is won. That is, the effect of making the special effect symbol TEZ appear is an advance notice effect of notifying the winning of the big hit or the small hit before the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

Further, when the special effect symbol TEZ is displayed on any one of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is shown in FIG. 13 (E) as a darkening effect. The display unit 50a of the image display device 50 is dimmed, the frame lamp 53 is turned off, and the output from the speaker 52 is stopped. That is, the effect that has been executed so far is temporarily stopped. Darkening (monochromatic display or output stop of the display unit 50a), extinguishing (output stop of the frame lamp 53), and mute (output stop from the speaker 52) are also effects that can be executed when a big hit or a small hit is won. The occurrence of these effects means that a big hit or a small hit was won. That is, darkening, turning off, and muffling are also part of the special production, and are the advance notification production of winning a big hit or a small hit. When these effects suddenly occur, the player feels uncomfortable, and the player can be given a sense of expectation for a big hit. In particular, when the output of the music and the lighting pattern of the frame lamp 53 are continued from the time of the big hit game, the continuation is cut off, and it can be expected to give the player a great sense of discomfort. It is not necessary to completely turn off the output stop of the frame lamp 53, as long as it is an effect of reducing the amount of light. Further, it is not necessary to completely mute the output stop from the speaker 52, as long as it is an effect of lowering the volume. The display of the display unit 50a is not limited to darkening, and an image that the player feels uncomfortable, such as a color bar display, may be displayed.

The order in which the advance notice effect is generated is not limited to this, and darkening, turning off, and muffling may be executed before the display of the special effect symbol TEZ. Further, it is not necessary that darkening, turning off, and muffling occur at the same time. That is, the timing of occurrence may be shifted. Further, it is not necessary to perform all of the display, darkening, extinguishing, and muffling of the special effect symbol TEZ in the advance notice effect, and at least one of these may be executed. Further, the advance notice effect is not limited to the display, darkening, extinguishing, and muffling of the special effect symbol TEZ, and for example, the decorative movable body 55k may be operated.

After that, as shown in FIG. 13 (F), the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the effect symbol EZ on the display unit 50a, lights the frame lamp 53, and resumes the output from the speaker 52. Then, on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, a combination indicating winning of a big hit or a small hit is displayed for both the effect symbol EZ and the small symbol KZ, and the stopped state is maintained until the fixed time elapses.

After that, for example, if a small hit is won, the second big winning opening 15 is opened by the start of the small hit game. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13 (G), the second big winning opening 15 is opened. Display a screen instructing you to hit right to aim at. Then, on condition that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 in the second big winning device 15D, as shown in FIG. 13H, an image showing that the big hit has been won is displayed on the display unit 50a. After the gaming ball has passed through the specific area 16, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts a jackpot game according to the type of winning jackpot.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the effect symbol EZ is stopped in the order of the left effect symbol EZ1, the right effect symbol EZ3, and the middle effect symbol EZ2. In the effect of displaying the special effect symbol TEZ shown in FIG. 13 (D2), the special effect symbol TEZ is applied to the third stopped middle effect symbol EZ2, but the place and order in which the special effect symbol TEZ is displayed are displayed. Is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, a special effect symbol TEZ may be applied to the left effect symbol EZ1 that stops first, or as shown in FIG. 15, a special effect is applied to the right effect symbol EZ3 that stops second. The symbol TEZ may be applied.

Further, the special effect symbol TEZ is not limited to only one place, and may be displayed in a plurality of places. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the special effect symbol TEZ may be applied to all three locations of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. Further, for example, when the special effect symbol TEZ is displayed in all three places, an effect different from the case where the special effect symbol TEZ is displayed in only one place may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (E1), instead of the blackout effect, a premier effect such as a so-called full rotation effect is performed in which a combination of effect symbols EZ indicating winning of a big hit or a small hit is repeatedly displayed, and all three locations are performed. It may give a special feeling when the special effect symbol TEZ is displayed on the.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, as shown in FIG. 17, the selection ratio of the scenario at which the special production symbol TEZ appears differs depending on the type of the winning big hit or small hit. Specifically, if the player who is playing the big hit wins the 16R time-saving 4 times big hit symbol or the 15R time-saving 4 times small hit symbol, the special production symbol TEZ appears in all 3 places. The selection ratio is large, and then the selection ratio of the first scenario in which the special production symbol TEZ appears in the left effect symbol EZ1 that temporarily stops first is large. That is, there are many cases where the advance notice effect occurs at an early stage. On the other hand, if the profit of the player during the big hit game is smaller than the previous big hit or small hit 9R time reduction 4 times big hit symbol or 8R time reduction 4 times small hit symbol, the selection ratio of the 4th scenario is smaller than the previous time. The number is small, and the selection ratio of the second scenario and the third scenario is large. That is, there are many selection ratios of scenarios in which the appearance timing of the special production symbol TEZ is late. If the player who is in the big hit game wins the 5R time-saving 4 times big hit symbol or the 4R time-saving 4 times small hit symbol, the selection ratio of the 4th scenario is smaller, and the 2nd scenario and the 3rd scenario are further reduced. The selection rate of each scenario increases. That is, the later the appearance timing of the special production symbol TEZ is, the larger the selection ratio is. In other words, the appearance timing of the special production symbol TEZ suggests the type of big hit or small hit.

The appearance timing of the special effect symbol TEZ is not limited to each stop timing of the effect symbol EZ, and may appear at a timing unrelated to the effect symbol EZ, for example, immediately after the start of fluctuation. That is, since there are a plurality of timings at which the advance notice effect occurs, it becomes difficult for the player to assume the occurrence of the advance notice effect, and it becomes easier to give the player a sense of expectation when the advance notice effect occurs.

In this way, in the first time-saving effect part, a special effect including the advance notice effect is performed until the number of fluctuations of the remaining special figure 2 in the time-reduced state becomes one. In this embodiment, since the first time-saving effect part is generated when the number of time reductions is 4 big hits or small hits, a special effect is performed for the variable effect for 3 times of variable display after the big hit game. The numerical value of 3 times is an example of a numerical value equal to or less than the upper limit number of the reserved lottery information stored in the second special figure reserved storage unit 105b after the end of the jackpot game. That is, in this embodiment, after the big hit game, a special effect is performed for the upper limit of the hold of the special figure 2-1 time of the variable effect. As a result, it is possible to give a special feeling to the lottery including the reserved lottery information stored at the end of the jackpot game.

In this embodiment, after the big hit game, a special effect is performed for the variable effect for three times of the variable display, but the number of variable effects for which the special effect is performed is not limited to this. For example, after the big hit game, only one variable effect may be used, or the variable effect of the upper limit that can be held in Special Figure 2 (four times in this embodiment) may be used. However, the more the number of special effects is, the more the player can enjoy the special effects, but if there are too many, the special feeling of the special effects will be diminished. Therefore, the opportunity to execute the special effect is limited to the variable effect (4 times in this embodiment) of the upper limit of the holdable limit of the special figure 2 after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, the number of variable effects for which the special effect is performed is not limited to a fixed value, and may be a variable value. For example, the special effect may be performed only for the variable effect regarding the hold of the special figure 2 stored at the end of the jackpot game. For example, if a big hit or a small hit is won with two holdings of special figure 2 left and a big hit game is executed, then, about the variable effect of the remaining two holdings (holding of special figure 2 during the big hit game). If you have accumulated, you may perform a special effect (including the variable effect of the hold). That is, when the number of holdings of the special figure 2 stored at the end of the big hit game is M, a special effect may be performed for the variable effect for M times after the big hit game. By limiting the target of the special effect to the hold of the special figure 2 stored at the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to give a stronger special feeling to the hold left at the previous chance.

Further, in this embodiment, the special effect includes the display, darkening, extinguishing, and muffling of the special effect symbol TEZ, but in addition to these effects, the premier image is displayed when, for example, a big hit or a small hit is won. The displayed premier image effect may be performed. That is, the production may be performed only in the first time-saving production part, and may be a production that can be distinguished from other stages.

7. Details of the 2nd time-saving production part Next, the flow of the production in the 2nd time-saving production part will be described. In the second time-saving effect part, at a predetermined timing during the variation display of the special figure 2, all the hold icon HAs for the hold of the special figure 2 stored at that stage are changed all at once to show the expectation of the big hit. Hold icon to be made Perform a simultaneous change effect. The hold icon after the change indicates the degree of expectation of the jackpot, and also suggests the content of the variable effect corresponding to the hold icon.

In the second time saving effect part, as described above, when the number of times of variation display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state is one remaining, that is, the final variation display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state (for example, the number of times of time saving is four times). If it is, it is the fourth variation display, and if the number of time reductions is one, it is the first variation display). FIG. 18A shows the contents displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50 when the final variation display is started.

Specifically, when the final variation display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state is started, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 as in the first time reduction effect part. Each is displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, and further, variable display of these effect symbols EZ is started. However, in the second time-saving production part, even if a big hit or a small hit is won, the special production symbol TEZ is not displayed. Further, similarly to the first time saving effect part, the small symbol KZ is displayed in the upper left corner of the display unit 50a as an effect symbol indicating the original state of the second special figure display 81b. The display position of the small symbol KZ is not limited to the upper left corner, and may be any position that can be seen by the player.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the variable icon TA indicating that the special figure 2 is currently being displayed in a variable manner and the reserved icon HA indicating the number of reserved special figures 2 at the present time under the display unit 50a. Display in the area. The hold icon HA corresponds to the individual hold of the special figure 2, that is, the individual hold lottery information stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b, and corresponds to the hold lottery information previously stored. The hold icon HA is displayed in order from the place closest to the variable icon TA. FIG. 18A shows that there are two holds in the special figure 2, and the hold icon HA1 and the second hold icon HA2 are in order from the hold icon HA corresponding to the hold stored earlier. .. Then, when the special figure 2 in the variable display is stopped and displayed, that is, when the hold of the special figure 2 is exhausted, the first hold icon HA1 moves to the left side and becomes the variable icon TA, and the second hold icon HA2 Moves to the left and becomes the first hold icon HA1.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays the variation of the special figure 2 for the predetermined number of time reductions, and also displays the variation of the special figure 2 for the number of reserved special figures 2 accumulated by the end of the final variation display. It can be carried out. In this embodiment, since the upper limit of the hold of the special figure 2 is 4, if the number of time reductions is 1, the maximum number of times is 5 times, that is, 1 time for the number of time reductions + 4 times for the upper limit of the hold of the special figure 2. The variable display of the special figure 2 can be performed. Further, if the number of time reductions is 4, the variation display of the special figure 2 can be performed up to 8 times, 4 times for the number of time reductions + 4 times for the upper limit of the hold of the special figure 2.

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a probability of winning a big hit or a small hit at about 1/6 in the variable display of the special figure 2, that is, the lottery of the special figure 2 (see FIG. 8A). Therefore, the player is extremely interested in the one lottery of the special figure 2, and the number of lottery of the special figure 2 greatly affects the profit of the player. Therefore, in the first half of the second time saving effect part, the electric chew 12D is set as shown in FIG. 18B so that the hold of the special figure 2 is accumulated up to the upper limit during the final fluctuation display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state. Display a screen to give instructions to aim. If the hold of the special figure 2 has already been accumulated up to the upper limit, the screen may not be displayed.

When the hold of the special figure 2 is accumulated up to the upper limit, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 displays an image suggesting to that effect on the display unit 50a. For example, as shown in FIG. 18C, the first hold icon HA1 is "quasi", the second hold icon HA2 is "equipment", the third hold icon HA3 is "O", and the fourth hold icon HA4 is "K". , ”, And by combining the four characters and displaying“ Preparation OK ”, it is suggested that the hold of Special Figure 2 has been accumulated up to the upper limit. The mode of suggesting that the second special figure hold has been accumulated up to the upper limit is not limited to this, and characters such as "hold MAX" may be displayed in the center of the screen, or the message displayed on the screen may be displayed. In addition, a specific sound effect or voice may be output.

After the first half of the second time-saving production part is finished, it will shift to the second half. The timing of shifting to the latter half of the second time-saving effect part is during the final variation display of the special figure 2 in the time-saving state, and a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation display (start of the variation effect). Alternatively, it may be the timing when it is detected that the hold of the special figure 2 has been accumulated up to the upper limit. Further, it may be based on a variable display of a normal symbol or a lottery result that triggers the operation of the electric chew 12D.

In the latter half of the second time-saving effect part, that is, in the latter half of the variation effect of the final variation display of the special figure 2, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs the above-mentioned hold icon simultaneous change effect. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18D, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 performs an effect of inciting a change in the hold icon HA. During this fanning effect, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 pre-reads all of the reservations of the special figure 2 currently held. After that, all of the reserved icon HAs in Special Figure 2 are simultaneously changed in a mode indicating the degree of expectation of a big hit, and a simultaneous change effect of the reserved icons is performed.

FIG. 18D shows the hold icon HA before the change, and shows the state in which all the hold icon HAs are in the normal mode. FIG. 18 (E1) shows the hold icon HA after the change, and shows a state in which each hold icon HA is in a mode showing the degree of expectation of a big hit. Since each hold icon HA individually indicates the degree of expectation of a jackpot, they may all have different modes as shown in FIG. 18 (E1), but when a plurality of hold icon HAs having the same mode are displayed. There is also.

FIG. 19 shows a selection table of the hold icon HA in the hold icon simultaneous change effect. In this embodiment, five types of modes are prepared as the mode of the reserved icon HA after the change. Of these, the hold icon HAs of the first type, the second type, the third type, and the fourth type have the same shape but different colors or patterns. In addition, the special type has a different shape as compared with other hold icon HA.

Further, the first type of hold icon HA is often selected at the time of loss, and the ratio of being selected at the time of big hit or small hit is low. That is, it shows that the expectation of the big hit is low. On the other hand, the second type is less likely to be selected at the time of loss than the first type, the third type is less likely to be selected at the time of loss than the second type, and the fourth type is further less likely to be selected at the time of loss than the third type. Is less likely to be selected at the time of loss. In addition, the special type has a ratio that is not selected at the time of loss, suggesting that a big hit or a small hit is confirmed. That is, it means that the expectation of winning a big hit or a small hit is high in the order of the first type, the second type, the third type, the fourth type, and the special type.

Further, in the mode of the hold icon HA, when a big hit or a small hit is won, the selection ratio differs depending on the type. That is, when the type of big hit or small hit is a type in which the number of rounds in the big hit game is large (the profit that the player can obtain is large) (in this embodiment, 16R time saving 4 times big hit or 15R time saving 4 times small hit). The second type, the third type, and the fourth type are easier to select than the first type. On the other hand, when the type of big hit or small hit is a type in which the number of rounds in the big hit game is small (the profit obtained by the player is small) (in this embodiment, 5R time saving 4 times big hit or 4R time saving 4 times small hit). The first type and the second type are easier to select than the third type and the fourth type. That is, the mode of the hold icon HA also suggests the type of big hit or small hit. The ratio of the special type is smaller than that of the other types, giving a special feeling when selected.

The difference in the mode of the hold icon HA may be different depending on the size, for example, in addition to the difference in color and shape. In this case, for example, the larger the size, the higher the degree of expectation. Further, as an example of the difference in shape, an image having a V-shaped motif such as a special type, or an image of a special character or item may be used.

In this way, in the second time saving effect part, as the hold icon simultaneous change effect, the mode is changed all at once for all the hold icon HA corresponding to the hold of the special figure 2. Then, by displaying the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot in all the hold icon HAs, it is possible to give the player a certain degree of expectation for each hold lottery information.

In the second time-saving effect part, a time for accumulating the second special figure hold up to the upper limit and a time for the hold icon simultaneous change effect are required. Therefore, the variable display in which the second time saving effect part is performed may have a longer variable time than other variable displays.

Further, in the hold icon simultaneous change effect shown in FIG. 18, the mode of the hold icon HA is changed all at once, but as shown in FIG. 20, the mode is changed all at once including the change icon TA. You may let me. By changing the variation icon TA including the variation icon TA, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation regarding the lottery result currently being displayed as variation. In this case, the variable icon TA only indicates the degree of expectation of a big hit, and does not need to be associated with the variable effect.

On the other hand, in the hold icon simultaneous change effect, all of the hold icon HAs are changed, but some of the lost hold icon HAs may not be changed. That is, it is not always necessary to change all of the hold icon HA. However, by changing all of the hold icon HA all at once as in this embodiment, the hold icon simultaneous change effect has a strong impact on the player, and the interest in the hold icon simultaneous change effect is enhanced.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 does not always execute the hold icon simultaneous change effect in the second time saving effect part, but selects the execution of the hold icon simultaneous change effect. That is, it is selected whether or not to execute the hold icon simultaneous change effect during the effect of inciting the change of the hold icon HA shown in FIG. 18 (D). Then, when the execution of the hold icon simultaneous change effect is selected, the hold icon HA is changed all at once as shown in FIG. 18 (E1), and when the execution of the hold icon simultaneous change effect is not selected. Displays an image showing that the change of the hold icon HA has failed as shown in FIG. 21 (E0), and does not change the hold icon HA.

FIG. 22 shows an execution selection table for the hold icon simultaneous change effect. In this embodiment, the execution rate of the hold icon simultaneous change effect is whether or not there is a hold of the special figure 2 that has won the big hit or the small hit, and further, the big hit or the small hit in the variable display of the special figure 2 during the variable display. It depends on whether you win or not. Whether or not a big hit or a small hit can be won can be determined by pre-reading performed during the fanning effect of the change of the hold icon HA shown in FIG. 18 (D) (also in FIG. 21 (D)).

Specifically, in this embodiment, the case where there is a hold of the special figure 2 which has won the big hit or the small hit is compared with the case where there is no hold of the special figure 2 which has won the big hit or the small hit. Hold icon Simultaneous change effect is easy to execute. As a result, the expectation for a big hit can be increased when the hold icon simultaneous change effect is executed. In addition, when the big hit or the small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the variable display, the hold icon is compared with the case where the big hit or the small hit is not won in the lottery of the special figure 2 in the variable display. It is difficult to perform simultaneous change production. If a big hit or a small hit is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 during the fluctuation display, the hold icon simultaneous change effect is not executed, and after the effect that the change of the hold icon HA fails is performed, the big hit for the change is performed. Or by producing a small hit, it is possible to create a special feeling of the fluctuation, and the interest is enhanced.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there are consecutive holds of the special figure 2 that have been won in the big hit or the small hit, the hold icon HA corresponding to them is displayed in the selection table of the mode of the hold icon HA in FIG. Instead of the selection result of, decide on a special type. That is, as shown in FIG. 23 (E3), a special type of hold icon HA indicating the determination of a big hit or a small hit, which is a special mode having a shape different from that of other types, is continuously displayed. Note that FIG. 23 (E3) shows a case where the third hold icon HA3 and the fourth hold icon HA4 continuously win a big hit or a small hit. As a result, in the case of a rare case such as winning consecutively in a big hit or a small hit, it is possible to suggest to the player that the rare case has occurred, and the expectation of the player can be further enhanced.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when all the hold of special figure 2 is won as a big hit or a small hit, as shown in FIG. 24 (E4), all the hold icon HAs are decided to be a special type. In addition, a special effect image EG is displayed, a special sound effect is output from the speaker 52, and the frame lamp 53 is turned on with a special lighting pattern. As a result, in the case of an extremely rare case where all the big hits or small hits are won, it is possible to suggest to the player that the rare case has occurred, and the expectation of the player can be further increased.

In this embodiment, the hold icon HA is determined as a special mode when there are consecutive holds of the special figure 2 which is won as a big hit or a small hit, but there are a plurality of hold icons HA even if they are not continuous. May determine their hold icon HA in a special mode (a special type in this embodiment). Further, in the present embodiment, the special type is determined as a special mode, but a dedicated mode may be provided when there is a continuous hold of the special figure 2 that has won a big hit or a small hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, the hold icon simultaneous change effect is performed during the final change display of the special figure 2 in the time saving state, but the hold icon simultaneous change effect may be performed at another timing as well. However, the remaining variation display of Special Figure 2 immediately after shifting to the non-time saving state is also the final chance to return to the time saving state, and by performing during the final fluctuation display of Special Figure 2 in the time saving state, the transition to the non-time saving state was made. It is possible to give a special expectation to the remaining variable display of the special figure 2 later.

Further, in the embodiment, in the hold icon simultaneous change effect, the mode is changed for all the hold icon HAs of the special figure 2 accumulated during the final change display, but all the hold icon HAs are not necessarily changed. It does not need to be changed and may include a pending icon HA that does not change. Whether or not to change the mode of the hold icon HA may be decided by a random number or the like. For example, if a big hit or a small hit is won, the ratio of not changing the hold icon HA can be reduced as compared with the case of loss. good. In this case, even if the hold icon HA changes, a special expectation can be given to the player.

8. Details of the non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect Next, the non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect will be described. After the final variation display of the special figure 2 is completed, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 also consumes the remaining special figure 2 hold (that is, the hold of the special figure 2 targeted by the hold icon simultaneous change effect). A non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect, which is a dedicated effect for the variable effect for the hold of.

In the non-time-remaining hold-only effect, each hold icon HA after the change due to the hold icon simultaneous change effect is changed when the change display based on the hold of the special figure 2 corresponding to the hold icon HA is performed. There is a one-to-one correspondence with the content. In other words, in the hold icon simultaneous change effect, all the hold icon HAs are changed so as to have a one-to-one correspondence with the effect content of the non-time saving remaining hold-only effect. For example, in the non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect of this embodiment, the reach effect is performed in most cases. The content of this reach effect corresponds to the mode of the hold icon HA.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect is started, the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed on the display unit 50a of the image display device 50, respectively, and further, FIG. 25 As shown in (F), the variable display of the effect symbol EZ is started. After that, it develops into reach production.

The content of the reach effect corresponds to the mode of the hold icon HA. In this embodiment, if it is the first type, normal reach is executed. That is, as shown in FIG. 25 (G1), the effect symbol EZ is displayed in the reach state. In this embodiment, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same effect symbol. After that, the effect symbol indicating the result of success or failure is automatically displayed on the middle effect symbol EZ2. That is, if a big hit or a small hit is won, the same effect symbol is displayed for the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3, and if the result is lost, the left effect symbol EZ1 and the right effect symbol EZ3 are displayed with different effect symbols. indicate. In the case of normal reach, the operation of the effect button 40 is not accepted from the time when the reach state is reached until the result of winning or failing is displayed.

On the other hand, in the case of the second type, an effect requesting a button operation is executed. That is, as in the first type, as shown in FIG. 25 (G2), after displaying the effect symbol EZ in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 25 (H2), the image of the effect button 40k is displayed and the effect is produced. A predetermined period for accepting the operation of the button 40k is provided. Then, when the operation of the effect button 40k is detected during the predetermined period, the effect symbol indicating the result of success or failure is displayed on the middle effect symbol EZ2. If the operation of the effect button 40k is not detected within the predetermined period, the effect symbol indicating the result of success or failure is automatically displayed on the middle effect symbol EZ2 after the elapse of the predetermined period.

On the other hand, even in the third type, an effect requesting a button operation is executed. However, in the case of the third type, the effect button 40k is vibrated at the start of accepting the operation of the effect button 40k. That is, as shown in FIG. 25 (G3), after the effect symbol EZ is displayed in the reach state as in the past, an image in which the effect button 40k is vibrating is displayed as shown in FIG. 25 (H3). At the same time, a predetermined period for accepting the operation of the effect button 40k is provided. Then, when the operation of the effect button 40k is detected, the effect symbol indicating the result of success or failure is displayed on the middle effect symbol EZ2. If the operation of the effect button 40k is not detected within the predetermined period, the effect symbol indicating the result of success or failure is automatically displayed on the middle effect symbol EZ2 after the elapse of the predetermined period.

On the other hand, even in the fourth type, an effect requesting a button operation is executed. However, in the case of the fourth type, the effect button 40k is raised upward at the start of accepting the operation of the effect button 40k. That is, as shown in FIG. 25 (G4), after the effect symbol EZ is displayed in the reach state as in the past, an image in which the effect button 40k is raised is displayed as shown in FIG. 25 (H4). At the same time, a predetermined period for accepting the operation of the effect button 40k is provided. Then, when the operation of the effect button 40k is detected, the effect symbol indicating the result of success or failure is displayed on the middle effect symbol EZ2. If the operation of the effect button 40k is not detected within the predetermined period, the effect symbol indicating the result of success or failure is automatically displayed on the middle effect symbol EZ2 after the elapse of the predetermined period, and the mode of the effect button 40k. Undo.

As described above, when the hold icon HA is any one of the first type, the second type, the third type, and the fourth type, the effect symbol EZ is displayed in the reach state, and further in the reach state. Whether or not the effect button 40k is operated, and further, the mode of the effect button 40k differs depending on the type. In other words, the type of hold icon HA corresponds to the content of the reach effect.

The difference in the content of the reach effect is not limited to the operation and mode of the effect button 40k. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with a plurality of types of input devices, the content of the reach effect may be different depending on the difference in the input devices that are accepted. Further, the content of the reach effect may be different depending on the mode of the input operation for receiving the input of the input device (for example, one blow, repeated hits, long press). Further, the content of the reach effect may be different depending on the number of input operations for receiving the input of the input device. Of course, these may be combined to make the content of the reach effect different. Further, the difference in the content of the effect is not limited to the content of the reach effect, and may be, for example, the number of pseudo-continuous effects or the difference in the characters that appear.

Further, in the case of the special type, as shown in FIG. 25 (G5), it is determined that the reach effect is not executed and the big hit or the small hit is won after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable effect. The combination of the effect symbols EZ to be shown is suddenly displayed. By making the content of the special type variable effect significantly different from that of other types in this way, it is possible to give a special feeling of the special type.

In this way, in the non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect, the mode of the variable effect is made to correspond to the hold icon HA. As a result, the player can assume the effect content from the aspect of the hold icon HA, and can generate the expectation degree of the jackpot according to the effect content. In this embodiment, the hold icon HA has a one-to-one correspondence with the content of the variable effect, but it does not necessarily have to be one-to-one, and a one-to-many correspondence may be made. That is, there may be a plurality of modes of variable effect that can be selected for one mode of the hold icon HA. Even if it is one-to-one or the other, the player can assume the content of the effect corresponding to the hold icon HA to some extent, and the expectation of the big hit can be generated. However, if there is a one-to-one correspondence, the player can more clearly assume the content of the production, and the expectation of a big hit can be raised more.

Further, in the present embodiment, the non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect is performed in the hold of the remaining special figure 2 after the transition to the non-time-saving state, but the same effect may be performed at another timing. good. For example, the hold icon HA may correspond to the mode of the variable effect even in the time saving state. In that case, it is not necessary to change all of the hold icon HAs at the same time, and the mode may be changed each time each hold icon HA satisfies a predetermined condition. However, the remaining variation display of Special Figure 2 immediately after shifting to the non-time saving state is also the final chance to return to the time saving state, and at least by changing the hold icon HA during the final variation display of Special Figure 2 in the time saving state. , It is possible to give a special expectation to the remaining variable display of the special figure 2 after shifting to the non-time saving state.

Further, in this embodiment, in the remaining hold of the special figure 2 immediately after the transition to the non-time saving state, when the big hit or the small hit is continuously won, the hold icon HA is a special icon such as a special type. The player is given a special feeling by the hold icon HA (see FIG. 23 (E3)), but the variable effect corresponding to the hold icon HA may also be different from the usual effect.

For example, in the remaining hold of Special Figure 2 immediately after shifting to the non-time saving state, if multiple big hits or small hits are won (it is not necessary to win consecutively), only one is won. Perform a different production compared to the case. Specifically, when a plurality of big hits or small hits are won in the remaining hold of special figure 2, as shown in FIG. 26 (E1), the hold of special figure 2 in which the big hit or small hit is won at least first. The hold icon HA corresponding to is a special type (the hold icon HA corresponding to the hold of the special figure 2 to be elected later may be another type), and as shown in FIG. 26 (G6), the special type. The premier image PG is displayed in the variable effect corresponding to. This can raise the expectation that a favorable event will occur for the player.

By performing the above-mentioned variable effect, in the special type of the hold icon HA, two effect modes, an effect of displaying the premier image PG and an effect of not displaying the premier image PG, are associated with each other. That is, in the special type, on the condition that there is a hold that has won a big hit or a small hit in the hold of the special figure 2 to be digested later, if the condition is satisfied, it is shown in FIG. 26 (G6). As shown in FIG. 26 (G5), the effect of displaying the premier image PG is executed, and if the condition is not satisfied, the effect of not displaying the premier image PG is executed. That is, in FIG. 26 (E1), when the hold corresponding to the first hold icon HA1 (referred to as hold X) wins a big hit or a small hit, the second hold icon HA2, the third hold icon HA3, and the fourth hold If at least one of the icon HA4 wins a big hit or a small hit, the premier image PG as shown in FIG. 26 (G6) is displayed in the variable effect of the hold X, and both are won. If not, the effect of not displaying the premier image PG as shown in FIG. 26 (G5) is performed in the variable effect. In this way, even if it is one type of hold icon HA, by providing an effect that is performed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to give a special feeling to the special type and improve the interest. ..

Further, for example, when a big hit or a small hit is continuously won in the remaining hold of the special figure 2 immediately after the transition to the non-time saving state, a special scenario spanning a plurality of holds may be produced. FIG. 27 shows the flow of the production of the special scenario when the big hit or the small hit is won twice in a row in the hold of the special figure 2. Further, in FIG. 27, among the four hold icon HAs shown in FIG. 27 (1), the hold corresponding to the first hold icon HA1 and the second hold icon HA2 (referred to as hold A and hold B, respectively) is not a big hit. It is assumed that the small hit has been won, that is, the big hit or the small hit has been won twice in a row.

The special scenario is a continuous production scenario divided into four parts, 1st to 4th. When the final fluctuation display in the time saving state ends and the fluctuation display of the hold A corresponding to the first hold icon HA1 in FIG. 27 (1) is started, as shown in FIG. 27 (2), the special scenario Start the first part. After that, when the variable display of the hold A ends and the jackpot game is started with the winning of the jackpot, the second part of the special scenario is started as shown in FIG. 27 (3). That is, the effect during the variable display of the hold A and the subsequent effect during the execution of the jackpot game are made continuous.

Further, when the jackpot game is completed and the variable display of the hold B corresponding to the second hold icon HA2 in FIG. 27 (1) is started, as shown in FIG. 27 (4), the third part of the special scenario is started. To start. That is, the effect during the execution of the jackpot game in advance and the effect during the variable display of the hold B are also made continuous. Then, when the variable display of the hold B ends and the jackpot game is started with the winning of the jackpot, the fourth part of the special scenario is started as shown in FIG. 27 (5). That is, the effect during the variable display of the hold B and the subsequent effect during the execution of the jackpot game are also made continuous. Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (6), the special scenario is terminated during the execution of the jackpot game. As a result, continuous production is performed from the change of the hold A to the change of the hold B with the big hit game in between, and further to the subsequent big hit game. By directing such a special scenario, it is possible to give the player a special feeling that the big hits are continuous, and further, the fun of the directing is further improved.

In the special scenario, for example, the same music is continuously output in order to make the player understand that the production is continuous in the first to fourth parts. Further, as the display of the number of rounds displayed during the jackpot game, the total number of rounds of the two jackpot games is displayed. Further, in a special scenario, a premier image may be displayed in order to give a special feeling of production.

Even when the above-mentioned special scenario is produced, in the special type of the hold icon HA, two production modes, that is, the effect that performs the special scenario and the effect that does not perform the special scenario, are associated with each other. become. That is, in the special type, on the condition that the big hit or the small hit is won consecutively, if the condition is satisfied, the production of the special scenario shown in FIG. 27 is executed, and the condition must be satisfied. If so, the production of the special scenario will not be executed. Therefore, it is possible to give a further special feeling to the special type of hold icon HA, and the interest is improved.

It is advisable to decide by lottery whether or not to produce a special scenario when the big hit or the small hit is continuously won in the remaining hold of the special figure 2. When the special scenario is not produced, the premier image PG is displayed during the variable display of the hold to be digested earlier, as shown in FIG. 26, for example. In addition, a special scenario may be prepared for each number of pending lottery information that has been won consecutively.

9. Details of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol Next, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is given at least one time reduction after the jackpot game, so that the pachinko gaming machine PY1 shifts to a chance to advance the game by the lottery shown in FIG. However, the lottery of the special figure 2 is not automatically started after the big hit game, but is started by making the game ball win a prize in the second starting port 12. In order to win a prize in the second starting port 12, it is necessary to operate the electric chew 12D and open the second starting port 12.

In order to open the second starting port 12, as described above, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13, the lottery of the normal symbol (variation of the normal symbol and the stop display of the normal winning symbol), and the start of the auxiliary game (electric chew 12D). Operation), will be followed. In this embodiment, the probability of winning a normal hit is about 99.5%, which is an extremely high probability close to 100% (see FIG. 6A). The electric chew 12D operates in a certain operation pattern by winning a normal hit (see FIG. 7). Therefore, the passage of the game ball through the gate 13 is important as an element for opening the second starting port 12. However, the timing at which the game ball passes through the gate 13 has a strong random element (that is, when viewed in units of one shot, it may pass early or quite late). Therefore, when waiting for the game ball to pass through the gate 13 after the big hit game, the time until the first long-term opening of the electric chew 12D after the big hit game, that is, until the second starting port 12 can be substantially won. Time becomes unstable. If the electric chew 12D does not operate for a while after the jackpot game, for example, the player may get cold in the game. Further, if the holding of the special figure 2 remains at the end of the big hit game, the variable display of the special figure 2 is started immediately, but at this time, the gate 13 of the game ball is passed to open the electric chew 12D. When it comes to waiting, it is difficult to match the timing with the screen (see FIG. 18B) that gives an instruction to aim at the electric chew 12D in the first half of the second time-saving production part.

Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the upper limit of the normal figure hold is set to 4, and the normal figure hold is accumulated up to the upper limit during the big hit game. By accumulating the normal symbol hold, it is possible to start the variable display of the normal symbol after the jackpot game is completed without waiting for the game ball to pass through the gate 13. In the lottery of ordinary symbols, there is a high probability that you will win a normal hit, so you can start the auxiliary game promptly. That is, since the random element of passing through the gate 13 can be eliminated by holding the normal figure at the end of the big hit game, it is possible to stabilize the time until the long-term opening of the electric chew 12D after the big hit game.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 sets the fluctuation time of the normal symbol during the jackpot game, that is, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state so that the normal symbol hold is surely stored up to the upper limit during the jackpot game. .. Specifically, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol during the jackpot game, that is, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state is set to 4.9 seconds to 8.5 seconds (see FIG. 6 (B)). This fluctuation time is shorter than the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 (the shortest is 32 seconds, see FIG. 10) in the time-reduced state.

If the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state is too long, for example, if the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started immediately before the end of the jackpot game, the result of the normal symbol is confirmed after the jackpot game ends. take time. That is, it takes time from the transition to the chance time to the actual start of the lottery of the normal symbols in the short time state, and the game is delayed. In addition, if there is a hold of special figure 2 at the end of the jackpot game, the change display based on the hold of special figure 2 will start, so the change time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state will be in the time saving state. If it is longer than the fluctuation time of the special figure 2, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol does not end during the fluctuation display of the special figure 2, and the opportunity to operate the electric chew 12D during the fluctuation display of the special figure 2 may be lost. There is sex. Therefore, in this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time reduction state is made shorter than the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the time reduction state.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state is too short, even if the normal symbol hold is accumulated during the jackpot game, it will be immediately consumed, and it is difficult to accumulate the normal symbol hold up to the upper limit. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state is made longer than the average passing interval at which the passage of the gate 13 is detected when the game balls are continuously launched.

Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the probability of winning a normal hit is about 99.5%, which is an extremely high probability close to 100% (see FIG. 6A). Further, when the gaming state is the non-time saving state, the shortest variation time of the normal symbol is 4.9 seconds when the non-time saving normal symbol A is won (see FIG. 6B). Even if all four reserved parts including the fluctuation part of the normal symbol are non-time saving normal symbol A, it takes 4.9 seconds × 5 = 24.5 seconds to digest all of them. In addition, the passing rate of the game ball at the gate 13, which triggers the holding of the normal drawing, is designed to be 35 times / minute assuming that the game ball is continuously hit. In other words, assuming that 100 game balls are fired from the launcher 72 in 1 minute, by designing so that 35 shots pass through the gate on average, the game balls are gated at a rate of about once every 3 shots. It will pass through 13. Since the firing time per shot is 0.66 seconds, it takes 0.66 seconds x 3 = 1.98 seconds to fire three game balls, which detects the passage of the game ball to the gate 13. It becomes the average passing interval to be made.

In this embodiment, since the shortest fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state is longer than the average transit time, it can be expected that the game ball passes through the gate 13 at least once during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol. That is, if the game balls are continuously hit, it can be expected that at least one Fuzu hold is accumulated during the digestion of the Fuzu hold. Therefore, if you continue to hit a game ball such as a big hit game, it is unlikely that the normal figure hold will disappear, and there is a possibility that the normal figure hold will be accumulated, especially up to the upper limit. Will be higher.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time reduction state is shorter than the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 in the non-time reduction state, and the average passage interval at which the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is detected. By lengthening the game, it is easy for the pachinko machine to be held at the end of the jackpot game. By accumulating the normal symbol hold at the end of the jackpot game, it is possible to immediately start the variable display of the normal symbol in a time-saving state after the end of the variable display of the normal symbol that was started before the end of the jackpot game. That is, there is little variation in the timing at which the variation display of the normal symbol is started after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the lottery of the normal symbol, the normal symbol is won with a probability of almost 100%. Is released. As a result, it is possible to quickly aim for a prize in the second starting port 12 after shifting to the time saving state, and it is easy to accumulate the hold of the special figure 2. In this embodiment, 99.5% is set as an example of the high probability of winning in a normal symbol lottery, but it may be almost 100%, that is, a probability close to 100%, for example, a probability of 90% or more is applicable. do. If the winning probability of the normal symbol is not close to 100% in the lottery of the normal symbol, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state may be set in consideration of the winning probability of the normal symbol. For example, when the winning probability per normal is close to 50%, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the non-time saving state may be longer than twice the average passing interval at which the passage of the gate 13 is detected. ..

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the upper limit of holding the normal drawing is set to 4. By making it possible to store multiple hold of the normal figure in this way, even if the player who stops the launch of the game ball during the ending of the jackpot game is playing the game, that is, by the start of the time saving state. Even if some of the chart holds have been exhausted, it is more likely that the chart holds will be accumulated at the beginning of the time saving state.

10. Operation of the Game Control Microcomputer 101 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 on the game control board 100 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. As a specific process executed by the game control microcomputer 101, there is a game side activation process. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 101 are provided in the game RAM 104.

[Game side activation process]
The game-side activation process executed by the game control microcomputer 101 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 28. In the game control microcomputer 101, when the main power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on from off, that is, the power switch 191 is turned on, and power supply from the outside is started via the power supply board 190. Taking this as an opportunity, the program for starting the game side is read from the game ROM 103 and executed.

In the game-side activation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first performs an initial operation such as initial setting of the game CPU 102 and initialization of the game RAM 104 (S001). Specifically, in S001, the game control microcomputer 101 permits access to the game RAM 104. Further, when the RAM clear switch 119 is pressed or the main power supply is not normally turned off, the game RAM 104 is initialized. As a result, various information stored in the gaming RAM 104 is lost. Further, a RAM initialization command for initializing the effect RAM 124 and the like on the effect control board 120 side is set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104. In addition, in S001, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

After S001, the game control microcomputer 101 disables interrupts (S002). Next, the game control microcomputer 101 updates the values of various random numbers (S003). Specifically, in S003, the game control microcomputer 101 updates the values of various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a jackpot type random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, a normal hit random number, a normal symbol random number, and a normal symbol type random number. As a method of updating the random number, for example, a predetermined number of values are added at the time of one update. The predetermined number may be common to all random numbers or may be different for each random number. The value of the random number returns to 0 when the upper limit is reached. Further, the initial value of the random number may be 0 or a value other than 0, and the initial value of the random number may be common to all random numbers or may be different for each random number. .. Further, at least a part of each random number may be a hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like. If all random numbers are hardware random numbers, software does not need to update the random numbers. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 101.

After S003, the game control microcomputer 101 permits an interrupt (S004). After that, S002 to S004 are repeated. While the interrupt is permitted, the game side timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The game-side timer interrupt process is executed, for example, based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the game CPU 102 at a cycle of 4 ms. When the game-side timer interrupt process is executed, the processes S002 to S004 are repeated between the end of the game-side timer interrupt process and the start of the next game-side timer interrupt process. .. If an interrupt pulse is input to the gaming CPU 102 in the interrupt disabled state, the execution of the game side timer interrupt process is not started immediately, but is started after waiting for the interrupt enabled state.

[Game side timer interrupt processing]
Next, the game side timer interrupt processing of S005 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The game side timer interrupt process is executed by the game control microcomputer 101 every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 4 ms is input.

In the game side timer interrupt processing, the game control microcomputer 101 first sends a command set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 to a game control board 100 other than the pachinko game machine PY1 such as the effect control board 120 and the payout control board 170. Output to the device of (S101). A command is appropriately set in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 by various processes described later.

After S101, the game control microcomputer 101 updates the information regarding the payout (S102). Specifically, in S102, the game control microcomputer 101 includes a first start port sensor 11a, a second start port sensor 12a, a first big winning opening sensor 14a, a second big winning opening sensor 15a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a. A payout command that determines whether or not a prize has been won based on signals output from various sensors such as the area sensor 16a and instructs the payout of prize balls according to the type of winning opening is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. do.

After S102, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a sensor detection process for detecting entry into the starting port or the like based on signals output from various sensors (S111). Details of S111 will be described later.

After S111, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a normal operation process which is an operation related to a normal symbol and an auxiliary game (S121). Details of S121 will be described later. After S121, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a special operation process which is an operation related to the special symbol and the special game (S131). Details of S131 will be described later.

After S131, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a distribution operation process, which is an operation related to the distribution member 16k (S141). The details of S141 will be described later. After S141, the game control microcomputer 101 has a special figure hold indicator 83 and a normal figure hold indicator based on each hold number of the normal figure hold number, the first special figure hold number, and the second special figure hold number. The display of 84 is updated (S161).

After S161, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs various signals via the external output terminal board 173 based on the command set in the external output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S171). For example, when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, the game control microcomputer 101 outputs a jackpot signal to an external device.

After S171, the game control microcomputer 101 executes a power supply cutoff monitoring process for normally turning off the main power supply (S181). Specifically, in S181, the game control microcomputer 101 stores, for example, information indicating that the main power is normally turned off in the game RAM 104 when the power switch 191 is detected to be turned off. Then, access to the gaming RAM 104 is restricted. After S181, the game side timer interrupt processing is terminated.

After that, the game control microcomputer 101 repeats the game side activation processing S002 to S004 until the next interrupt pulse is input to the game CPU 102, and when the interrupt pulse is input, the game side timer interrupt is performed again. Execute the process. In S101 of the game side timer interrupt process executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the game side RAM 104 in the previous game side timer interrupt process is output.

[Sensor detection processing]
Next, the sensor detection process of S111 in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the sensor detection process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 13 based on the signals output from the first gate sensor 13La and the second gate sensor 13Ra (S201). .. When the game ball has passed through the gate 13 (S201: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the number of normal drawing reservations is less than 4 (S202).

If the number of normal figure hold is less than 4 (S202: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 adds one number of normal figure hold (S203), and further adds a normal symbol random number and a random number for each type of normal figure. Acquire (S204). The game control microcomputer 101 stores various acquired random numbers together with the winning counter value in the general drawing reservation storage unit 106. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, regardless of whether the gaming ball has passed through the first gate 13L or the second gate 13R, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a normal drawing in the normal drawing reservation storage unit 106 in order without distinction. Memorize the hold and add one to the number of pachinko hold.

After S204, when the number of reserved figures is 4 or more (S202: NO), or when the game ball has not passed through the gate 13 (S201: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 is first started. Based on the signal output from the mouth sensor 11a, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting port 11 (S211). When the game ball enters the first starting port 11 (S211: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the number of first special figure reservations is less than four (S212).

If the number of 1st special figure hold is less than 4 (S212: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 adds 1 to each of the 1st special figure hold number and the winning counter value (S213), and further, a big hit random number. , The value of each random number related to the jackpot type random number, reach random number, fluctuation pattern random number, and jackpot is acquired (S214). The game control microcomputer 101 stores each acquired random number together with the winning counter value in the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

After S214, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the start winning command determination table shown in FIG. 31, identifies the first start winning command based on the value of each random number acquired in S214, and determines the first starting winning command. The command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S215). For example, in the non-time saving state, when the jackpot random number is "1", the jackpot type random number is "1", the reach random number is "1", and the fluctuation pattern random number is "1", the first start winning command is used. "C03" is specified. The distribution of each random number in the start winning command determination table corresponds to the distribution of each table shown in FIGS. 8 and 10. Therefore, the first start winning command includes information on whether or not the jackpot is successful, the type of jackpot, whether or not there is a reach, the fluctuation time, and whether or not to perform SP reach.

The first start winning command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in S101 of the game side timer interrupt process. That is, before the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the random number acquired in S214 is started, the command including the information related to the special symbol is output to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 executes the process corresponding to the command in response to the input of the command.

After S215, when the number of first special figure reservations is 4 or more (S212: NO), or when the game ball has not entered the first starting port 11 (S211: NO), the game control microcomputer. The 101 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 12 based on the signal output from the second starting port sensor 12a (S221). When the game ball enters the second starting port 12 (S221: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the number of the second special figure hold is less than four (S222).

If the number of the second special figure hold is less than four (S222: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 adds 1 to each of the second special figure hold number and the winning counter value (S223), and further sets S214. Similarly, the value of each random number related to the jackpot is acquired (S224). The game control microcomputer 101 stores each acquired random number together with the winning counter value in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b.

After S224, the game control microcomputer 101 refers to the start winning command determination table shown in FIG. 31 and sets the value of each random number acquired in S224 as in the case of passing through the second start port 12 of the game ball. Based on this, the second start winning command is specified, and the second start winning command is set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 (S225). As a result, as in S215, a command including information related to the special symbol is output to the effect control board 120 before the variable display of the special symbol corresponding to the random number acquired in S224 is started.

After S225, when the number of the second special figure hold is 4 or more (S222: NO), or when the game ball has not passed through the second starting port 12 (S221: NO), the game control microcomputer 101. Determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 based on the signal output from the specific area sensor 16a (S251). When the game ball has passed through the specific area 16 (S251: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is within the range of the V valid period (S252). The V valid period is a period for not detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16 at an unexpected timing, and is a period set for a constant operation of the distribution member 16k.

If it is within the range of the V valid period (S252: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the V flag (S253), and further sets the V passage command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S254). The V flag is used to determine the passage of the game ball to the specific area 16. The V-pass command set in the output buffer is transmitted to the effect control board 120 in S101 of the game side timer interrupt process. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 executes the process corresponding to the command in response to the input of the command.

After S254, when it is out of the range of the V valid period (S252: NO), or when the game ball has not passed through the specific area 16 (S251: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 ends the sensor detection process. do.

[Normal operation processing]
Next, the normal operation process of S121 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 32. The game control microcomputer 101 divides the processing related to the normal figure display 82 and the electric chew 12D into four stages, and assigns "normal operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" to each of these stages. The initial value of the normal operation status is 1, which means that neither the fluctuation display of the normal symbol nor the auxiliary game is performed. When the normal operation status is 2, it means that the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. When the normal operation status is 3, it means that the normal symbol is being stopped and displayed and the confirmation time has not elapsed. A normal operation status of 4 means that an auxiliary game is in progress.

In the normal operation processing, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the normal operation status is 1 (S301), 2 or not (S311), and 3 in order to determine the states of the normal operation display 82 and the electric chew 12D. Whether or not (S321) is determined, and which status is applicable at the present time is determined.

Then, if the normal operation status is 1 (S301: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 executes the normal symbol standby process (S302). If the normal operation status is 2 (S311: YES), the normal symbol changing process is executed (S312). If the normal operation status is 3 (S321: YES), the normal symbol determination process is executed (S322). On the other hand, if the first special operation status is 4 (S321: NO), the auxiliary game process is executed (S332).

[Normal symbol standby processing]
Next, the normal symbol standby process of S302 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33. In the normal symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the number of normal symbol hold is 0, that is, whether or not the lottery information (normal symbol random number and normal hit type random number) of the normal symbol hold is stored. Judgment (S401). When the number of normal symbol hold is 0 (S401: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 ends the normal symbol standby process.

On the other hand, if the number of the normal figure hold is not 0 (S401: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the first stored normal figure hold is won by hitting the normal symbol. The symbol determination process is executed (S411).

FIG. 34 shows the procedure of the normal symbol determination process of S411. In the normal symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 first reads out the earliest stored normal figure hold from the normal figure hold storage unit 106 as a determination value (S501). Specifically, in S501, the value of each random number corresponding to the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is read out.

After S501, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the normal symbol based on the read normal symbol random number using the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6 (A) (S502). After S502, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the player has won a normal hit based on the determination result in S502 (S511).

When the normal hit is won (S511: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the normal hit flag (S512). The normal hit flag is used to judge whether or not the player is in a normal hit state. After S512, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the type of the normal hit symbol based on the read normal hit type random number using the normal symbol type table shown in FIG. 6 (B) (S513). After S513, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a stop symbol according to the determination result of S513 (S514), and ends the normal symbol determination process.

When the normal symbol is not won (S511: NO), that is, when there is a loss (S511: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines the stop symbol according to the loss (S521), and the normal symbol determination process is performed. To finish.

Returning to the description of FIG. 33, after S411, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol (S412). As shown in FIG. 6B, the variation pattern of the normal symbol differs depending on whether the gaming state is the non-time saving state or the time saving state. In addition, the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol differs depending on whether it is a hit or a loss, and in the case of a hit, it also differs depending on the type of the normal symbol.

After S412, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one from the number of reserved figures (S413). Then, the data held in the normal figure in the normal figure hold storage unit 106 is shifted by one from the current storage area to the storage area on the side having the higher priority for reading, and the storage area of the shift source finally shifted is initially used. (S414). As a result, the general map reservations are digested in the order in which they are stored.

After S414, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the normal diagram display 82 to start the variation display of the normal symbol according to the variation pattern determined in S412 (S415). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a normal symbol variation start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S416). The fluctuation start command of the normal symbol includes the information of the stop symbol data and the information of the fluctuation pattern. The change start command of the normal symbol is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect according to the change start command is executed by the effect control board 120. After S416, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the normal operation status to 2 (S417), and ends the normal symbol standby process.

[Processing during normal symbol change]
Next, the process during normal symbol change in S312 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35. In the normal symbol change processing, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the normal symbol change time has elapsed (S601). The fluctuation time of the normal symbol is determined by the fluctuation pattern determined by S412 of the above-mentioned normal symbol standby process. If the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has not elapsed (S601: NO), the processing during the normal symbol fluctuation is terminated. That is, the variable display of the normal symbol is continued.

On the other hand, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S601: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 sets the fluctuation stop command of the normal symbol in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S602). The variable stop command is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 executes the effect according to the variable stop command. After S602, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the normal operation status to 3 (S603).

After S603, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the normal symbol display 82 to stop the variable display of the normal symbol (S604). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a fixed time for stopping and displaying the normal symbol for a certain period of time (S605), and ends the normal symbol changing process.

[Normal symbol confirmation process]
Next, the normal symbol determination process of S322 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the normal symbol confirmation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the confirmation time set in S605 of the above-mentioned normal symbol change processing process has elapsed (S701). If the confirmation time has not elapsed (S701: NO), the normal symbol confirmation process is terminated.

If the fixed time has elapsed (S701: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the normal hit flag is on, that is, whether or not the normal symbol is won (S711). If the normal hit flag is on (S711: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 changes the normal operation status to 4 (S712).

After S712, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the auxiliary game start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S721). The auxiliary game start command set in the output buffer is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 executes processing according to the command.

After S721, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the opening pattern (see FIG. 7) of the second starting port 12 according to the game state (S722). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the auxiliary game counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 12 is opened during the auxiliary game to a value corresponding to the game state (S723). In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the second starting port 12 is opened once in the non-time saving state, so 1 is set in the counter value, and the second starting port 12 is opened twice in the time saving state. Therefore, 2 is set in the counter value. After S723, the game control microcomputer 101 starts timing the opening time of the auxiliary game (S724). That is, the auxiliary game is started. After S724, the normal symbol determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the normal hit flag is not on (S711: NO), the judgment of the normal symbol is lost and the auxiliary game is not executed. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the normal operation status to 1 (S751). ). After S751, the normal symbol determination process is terminated.

[Auxiliary game processing]
Next, the auxiliary game process of S332 in FIG. 32 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 37. In the auxiliary game processing, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the auxiliary game end flag is on (S801). The auxiliary game end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting port 12 accompanying the auxiliary game has been completed, and is off at the start of the auxiliary game.

If the auxiliary game end flag is off (S801: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the second starting port 12 is open (S811). In the auxiliary game, since the electric chew 12D is operated to open the second starting port 12 for a predetermined number of times (see FIG. 7), in S811, the second starting port 12 is opened, that is, the electric chew 12D is operating. It will be judged whether or not.

If the second starting port 12 is not open (S811: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is time to open the second starting port 12 (S812). Specifically, in S812, the game control microcomputer 101 has reached the timing when the opening of the auxiliary game is completed and the opening of the first second starting port 12 is started, or the interval time from the previous opening end has elapsed. Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to start opening the second starting port 12.

If it is time to open the second starting port 12 (S812: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 opens the second starting port 12 according to the opening pattern set in S722 of the normal symbol determination process described above. It is opened (S813). After S813, or if it is not time to open the second starting port 12 (S812: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 ends the auxiliary game process.

On the other hand, if the second starting port 12 is open (S811: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the closing condition of the second starting port 12 is satisfied (S821). The closing condition of the second starting port 12 includes that the number of winnings of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is equal to or more than the predetermined maximum winning number, and that the opening time according to the set opening pattern has elapsed. If any one of these conditions is satisfied, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the closing condition of the second starting port 12 is satisfied. In this embodiment, the maximum number of winning prizes is four. If the closing condition of the second starting port 12 is not satisfied (S8211: NO), the auxiliary game process is terminated. That is, the opening of the second starting port 12 is continued.

When the closing condition of the second starting port 12 is satisfied (S821: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 closes the second starting port 12 (S822). After S822, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one open counter of the second starting port 12 (S823). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the open counter of the second starting port 12 has become 0 (S831).

When the opening counter of the second starting port 12 becomes 0 (S831: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 starts timing the ending time of the auxiliary game (S832). After S832, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the auxiliary game end flag (S833), and ends the auxiliary game process. Further, when the opening counter of the second starting port 12 is not 0 (S831: NO), the auxiliary game is continuing, and the auxiliary game is not performed for the next opening of the second starting port 12, without performing S832 to S833. End the game process.

On the other hand, if the auxiliary game end flag is on (S801: YES), all the opening of the second start port 12 in the auxiliary game is completed and the ending is started. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 has an ending time. Is determined (S841). If the ending time has elapsed (S841: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the auxiliary game end flag (S842), turns off the normal hit flag (S843), and changes the normal operation status to 1. (S844). After S844, the game control microcomputer 101 ends the auxiliary game process.

[Special operation processing]
Next, the special operation process of S131 in FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 38. The game control microcomputer 101 divides the processing related to the special figure display 81, the first prize-winning device 14D, and the second prize-winning device 15D into four stages, and in each of these stages, "special operation status 1, 2, 3". 4, 5 "is assigned. The initial value of the special operation status is 1, which means that neither the variable display of the special symbol nor the jackpot game is performed. When the special operation status is 2, it means that the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. When the special operation status is 3, it means that the special symbol is being stopped and displayed and the confirmation time has not elapsed. A special action status of 4 means that the winning of the jackpot has been confirmed and the jackpot game is in progress, and a special action status of 5 means that the winning of the small hit has been confirmed and the game is in the small hit. do.

In the special operation processing, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the first special operation status is 1 (S901), 2 or not (S911), 3 or not (S921), or 4 or not (S931). To determine which status is applicable at the moment.

Then, if the special operation status is 1 (S901: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 executes the special symbol standby process (S902). If the special operation status is 2 (S911: YES), the special symbol changing process is executed (S912). If the special operation status is 3 (S921: YES), the special symbol determination process is executed (S922). If the special operation status is 4 (S931: YES), the jackpot game process is executed (S932). On the other hand, if the special operation status is 5 (S931: NO), the small hit game process is executed (S942).

[Special symbol standby processing]
FIG. 39 shows the procedure of the special symbol standby process of S902 of FIG. 38. In the special symbol standby process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the number of the second special figure hold is 0, that is, whether or not the lottery information (big hit random number, etc.) regarding the second special figure hold is stored. Is determined (S1001). If the number of the second special figure hold is 0 (S1001: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the number of the first special figure hold is 0 (S1020). That is, the game control microcomputer 101 gives priority to the process related to the second special figure hold over the process related to the first special figure hold.

If the number of the first special figure hold is also 0 (S1020: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting effect has been started (S1031). The customer waiting effect is an effect of displaying a plurality of standby screens and demonstration images on the image display device 50 during the standby state. If the customer waiting effect is started (S1031: YES), the special symbol waiting process is terminated.

If the customer waiting effect has not been started (S1031: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 sets the customer waiting waiting command for starting the customer waiting effect in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1032). The customer waiting / waiting command set in the output buffer is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 executes processing according to the command. After S1032, the special symbol standby process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the number of the second special figure hold is not 0 (S1001: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is won for the second special figure hold stored first. The jackpot determination process is executed (S1011).

FIG. 40 shows the procedure of the jackpot determination process of S1011. In the jackpot determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 first reads out the first stored second special figure hold from the second special figure hold storage unit 105b as a determination value (S1101). Specifically, in S1101, the values of each random number of the jackpot random number, the jackpot type random number, the reach random number, and the fluctuation pattern random number are read out.

After S1101, the game control microcomputer 101 uses the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 8A to determine jackpot, small hit, and loss based on the read jackpot random numbers (S1102). The special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are provided with separate jackpot determination tables, and in S1102, the determination is performed using the jackpot determination tables corresponding to the respective jackpot determination tables. After S1102, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot has been won based on the determination result in S1102 (S1111).

When the jackpot is won (S1111: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the jackpot flag (S1112). The jackpot flag is used to determine whether or not a jackpot has been won. After S1112, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the jackpot type based on the read jackpot type random number using the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (B) (S1113). After S1113, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a jackpot stop symbol according to the determination result of S1113 (S1114), and ends the jackpot determination process.

When the jackpot has not been won (S1111: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot has been won based on the determination result in S1102 (S1121). When the small hit is won (S1121: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the small hit flag (S1122). The small hit flag is used to determine whether or not a small hit has been won. After S1122, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the small hit type based on the read big hit type random number using the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8 (B) (S1123). A table for determining the type may be provided separately for the big hit and the small hit. After S1123, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the small hit stop symbol data according to the small hit type (S1124), and ends the big hit determination process.

On the other hand, if the small hit is not won, that is, if there is a loss (S1121: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines the loss stop symbol data (S1131), ends the big hit determination process, and performs a special symbol standby process. Return to.

Returning to the description of FIG. 39, after S1011, the game control microcomputer 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol based on the variation pattern random number and the reach random number in addition to the jackpot random number and the jackpot type random number (S1012). Specifically, in S1012, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a variation pattern according to the gaming state by using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation display time of the special symbol is also determined.

After S1012, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one from the number of the second special figure hold (S1014). At this time, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the data of each special figure hold in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b from the current storage area to the storage area on the side having the higher priority of reading, and finally shifts. The storage area of the shift source is initialized (S1015). As a result, the second special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

After S1015, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the second special symbol display 81b to start the variable display of the special symbol according to the fluctuation pattern determined in S1012 (S1016). At this time, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the fluctuation start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1017). The fluctuation start command includes information on stop symbol data and information on fluctuation patterns (information including fluctuation display time). The variation start command is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 executes the effect according to the effect control board 120. After S1017, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special operation status to 2 (S1018), and ends the special symbol standby process.

On the other hand, if the number of the second special figure hold is 0 (S1001: YES) and the number of the first special figure hold is not 0 (S1020: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 is the second special figure hold. Similar to the case, the jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot has been won is executed (S1021). S1021 is the same process as S1011, but each random number is read from the first special figure reservation storage unit 105a.

After S1021, the game control microcomputer 101 determines a variation pattern based on various random numbers and the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10 (S1022). After S1022, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one from the number of first special figure reservations (S1024). At this time, the game control microcomputer 101 shifts the data of each special figure hold in the first special figure hold storage unit 105a from the current storage area to the storage area on the side having the higher priority of reading, and finally shifts. The storage area of the shift source is initialized (S1025). As a result, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held.

After S1025, the game control microcomputer 101 causes the first special symbol display 81a to start the variable display of the special symbol according to the variation pattern determined in S1022 (S1026). At this time, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the fluctuation start command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104, as in S1016 (S1027). After S1027, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special operation status to 2 (S1018), and ends the special symbol standby process.

[Processing during special symbol change]
FIG. 41 shows a procedure for processing during special symbol change in S912 of FIG. 38. In the process during special symbol change, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed (S1501). The variation time of the special symbol is determined by the variation pattern determined by S1012 or S1022 of the above-mentioned special symbol standby process. If the change time of the special symbol has not elapsed (S1501: NO), the processing during the change of the special symbol is terminated. That is, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed (S1501: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 sets the variation stop command of the special symbol in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S1502). The special symbol variation start command includes information on whether it is special figure 1 or special figure 2. The variable stop command is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 executes the effect according to the variable stop command. After S1502, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special operation status to 3 (S1503).

After S1503, the game control microcomputer 101 stops the special symbol display 81 from displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol (S1504). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a fixed time for stopping and displaying the special symbol for a certain period of time (S1505), and ends the processing during the special symbol change.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
FIG. 42 shows the procedure of the special symbol determination process of S922 of FIG. 38. In the special symbol determination process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the determination time set in S1505 of the above-mentioned special symbol change processing process has elapsed (S1601). If the confirmation time has not elapsed (S1601: NO), the special symbol confirmation process is terminated.

If the fixed time has elapsed (S1601: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 executes the game state management process for managing the game state (S1602). FIG. 43 shows the procedure of the game state management process.

In the game state management process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the time saving flag is on (S1701). The time saving flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state, and is turned on when the gaming state is the time saving state and turned off when the gaming state is the non-time saving state. If the time reduction flag is on (S1701: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the variation display of the first special symbol has been performed (S1702). Then, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed (S1702: YES), the first time reduction counter is subtracted by one (S1703), and when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed (S1702: YES). S1702: NO), the second time reduction counter is subtracted by one (S1704). The first time reduction counter indicates the remaining number of times that the variation display of the first special symbol can be executed in the time reduction state, and the second time reduction counter indicates the remaining number of times that the variation display of the second special symbol can be executed in the time reduction state. Is shown. Then, each time the variation display (big hit lottery) of each special symbol is performed in the time reduction state, the time reduction counter corresponding to the special symbol is subtracted by 1.

After S1703 or S1704, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the value of either the first time reduction counter or the second time reduction counter becomes 0 (S1711). If the value of the first time reduction counter or the second time reduction counter is 0 (S1711: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the time reduction flag in order to end the time reduction state (S1712). After S1712, or if neither the first time reduction counter nor the second time reduction counter is 0 (S1711: NO), the game state management process is terminated.

Returning to the description of FIG. 42, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on, that is, whether or not the jackpot is won (S1611). If the jackpot flag is on (S1611: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special operation status to 4 (S1612). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the time saving flag (S1614), and sets the game state to the non-time saving state. As a result, during the execution of the jackpot game described later, it is controlled as a non-time saving state. That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is in a low base state.

After S1614, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the jackpot opening command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in order to start the jackpot game (S1621). The opening command set in the output buffer is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 executes processing according to the command.

After S1621, the game control microcomputer 101 determines an opening pattern (see FIG. 9) according to the type of jackpot for the jackpot (S1622). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the counter that counts the number of times the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game to a value corresponding to the type of the big hit (S1623). In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if "16R time reduction 4 times big hit", the first big winning opening 14 is opened 16 times, so 16 is set in the counter value. If it is "9R time reduction 9 times big hit", 9 is set to the counter value because the first big winning opening 14 is opened 9 times. In the case of "5R time reduction 4 times big hit", since the 1st big winning opening 14 is opened 5 times, 5 is set in the counter value. In the case of "4R time reduction 1 big hit", the counter value is set to 4 because the 1st big winning opening 14 is opened 4 times. After S1623, the game control microcomputer 101 starts timing the opening time of the jackpot game (S1624). That is, the jackpot game is started. After S1624, the special symbol determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not on (S1611: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the small hit flag is on, that is, whether or not the small hit is won (S1631). If the small hit flag is on (S1631: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special operation status to 5 (S1632).

After S1632, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the small hit opening command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in order to start the small hit game (S1641). The opening command set in the output buffer is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 executes processing according to the command.

After S1641, the game control microcomputer 101 determines an opening pattern (see FIG. 9) according to the type of small hit for the large winning opening (S1642). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the counter that counts the number of times the large winning opening is opened during the small hit game to a value corresponding to the type of the small hit (S1643). In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, if the type of small hit is "15R time reduction 4 times small hit", the second big winning opening 15 is opened once, and when the second big winning opening 15 is opened, the game ball hits the specific area 16. If it passes, the first big winning opening 14 will be opened 15 times in succession, so that the big winning opening will be opened up to 16 times. That is, 16 which is the total number of times the big winning opening of the small hit game and the two kinds of big hit games is opened is set as the counter value. In the case of "8R time reduction 4 times small hit", if the game ball passes through the specific area 16 when the 2nd big winning opening 15 is opened and the 2nd big winning opening 15 is opened, the 1st big winning opening is continued. Since the mouth 14 is opened eight times, 9 which is the total number of times the big winning mouth is opened, which is the total of the small hit game and the two-kind big hit game, is set as the counter value. In the case of "4R time reduction 4 small hits", if the game ball passes through the specific area 16 when the 2nd big winning opening 15 is opened and the 2nd big winning opening 15 is opened, the 1st big winning opening is continued. Since the mouth 14 is opened four times, the counter value is set to 5, which is the total number of times the large winning mouth is opened, which is the total of the small hit game and the two-kind big hit game. After S1643, the game control microcomputer 101 starts timing the opening time of the small hit game (S1644).

After S1644, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the distribution operation flag (S1645). The distribution operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 16k. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 starts the operation of the distribution member 16k in conjunction with the small hit game. After S1645, the special symbol determination process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the small hit flag is not on (S1631: NO), the loser is won and neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is executed. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special operation status to 1. (S1651). After S1651, the special symbol determination process is terminated.

[Big hit game processing]
FIG. 44 shows the procedure of the jackpot game processing of S932 of FIG. 38. In the jackpot game process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the jackpot end flag is on (S2001). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the jackpot for the jackpot game has been completed, and is off at the start of the jackpot game.

If the jackpot end flag is off (S2001: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is open (S2011). In the jackpot game, since the first big winning opening 14 is opened according to the number of rounds (see FIG. 9), in S2011, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening according to the number of rounds is opened. The number of rounds is determined by the total number of rounds and the value of the open counter of the big winning opening.

If the big winning opening is not open (S2011: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is time to open the big winning opening (S2012). Specifically, in S2012, the game control microcomputer 101 has reached the time when the opening of the big hit game is finished and the opening of the big winning opening corresponding to the first round is started, or from the end of the opening of the previous big winning opening. It is determined whether or not it is time to start opening the large winning openings corresponding to this round after the interval time of.

If it is time to open the large winning opening (S2012: YES), it is time to open the game control microcomputer 101 according to the opening pattern set in S1622 or S1642 of the special symbol determination process described above. Open the big prize opening (S2015). After S2015, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the round command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 (S2016). The round command set in the output buffer is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 executes processing according to the command. As a result, the round number during the jackpot game will be notified. After S2016, or if it is not time to open the big prize opening (S2012: NO), the big hit game process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the large winning opening is open (S2011: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening is satisfied (S2021). The closing conditions of the big winning opening include that the number of winnings of the game ball to the big winning opening is equal to or more than the predetermined maximum winning number, and that the opening time according to the set opening pattern has elapsed. If any one of these conditions is satisfied, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the closing condition of the large winning opening is satisfied. In this embodiment, the maximum number of winning prizes is eight. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is not satisfied (S2021: NO), the big hit game process is terminated. That is, the opening of the big prize opening will be continued.

When the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied (S2021: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 closes the big winning opening satisfying the closing condition (S2022). After S2022, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one open counter of the big winning opening (S2023). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the open counter of the large winning opening has become 0 (S2031).

When the opening counter of the big winning opening becomes 0 (S2031: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 sets the big hit ending command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in order to end the big hit game (S2032). .. The ending command set in the output buffer is output to the effect control board 120, and the effect control board 120 executes processing according to the command. As a result, the ending of the jackpot game will be started.

After S2032, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the jackpot end flag (S2033) and starts timing the ending time of the jackpot game (S2034). After S2034, the jackpot game process is terminated. Further, when the opening counter of the big winning opening is not 0 (S2031: NO), the big hit game is continuing, and the big hit game process is completed without performing S2032 to S2034 for the next opening of the big winning opening. do.

On the other hand, if the jackpot end flag is on (S2001: YES), all the jackpots in the jackpot game have been opened and the ending has started. Therefore, the ending time of the game control microcomputer 101 has elapsed. It is determined whether or not it has been done (S2041). If the ending time has elapsed (S2041: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the jackpot end flag (S2042), turns off the jackpot flag (S2043), and changes the special operation status to 1 (S2043). S2044).

After S2044, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the time saving flag (S2045). In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state shifts to the time saving state after the jackpot game, but when a jackpot that does not shift the gaming state to the time saving state is provided, the type of the jackpot is determined. Turn on the time saving flag, provided that the time saving state is a transitional jackpot.

After S2045, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the first time reduction counter and the second time reduction counter according to the jackpot type (S2046). Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the number of time reductions of the first special symbol differs depending on whether the jackpot game is based on the first special symbol or the second special symbol. If the jackpot game is based on the first special symbol, 5 is set in the first time reduction counter, and if the jackpot game is based on the second special symbol, 8 is set in the first time reduction counter. If the jackpot type is "4R time reduction 1 time jackpot", 1 is set in the second time reduction counter, and in other cases, 4 is set in the second time reduction counter. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 can play the game in the time-saving state until the next big hit is won, or until one of the first time-saving counter and the second time-saving counter becomes 0 without winning the big hit. enable. After S2046, the jackpot game process ends.

[Small hit game processing]
45 and 46 show the procedure of the small hit game processing of S942 of FIG. 38. In the small hit game process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the small hit end flag is on (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the large winning opening associated with the small hit game has been completed, and is off at the start of the small hit game.

If the small hit end flag is off (S2301: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the large winning opening is open (S2311). In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 15 is opened, so in S2311, it is determined whether or not the second big winning opening 15 is open.

If the big winning opening is not open (S2311: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is time to open the big winning opening (S2312). Specifically, in S2312, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not it is time to start opening the second large winning opening 15 after the opening of the small hit game is completed. In this embodiment, since the second big winning opening 15 of only 1R is opened for one small hit game, it is not necessary to determine the passage of the interval time from the end of the previous opening, but the number of multiple Rs When opening the second big winning opening 15, the passage of the interval time is also determined.

If it is time to open the large winning opening (S2312: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 opens the large winning opening that is the time to open according to the set opening pattern of the large winning opening (S2312: YES). S2313). That is, in this embodiment, the second large winning opening 15 is opened. After S2313, or if it is not time to open the big winning opening (S2312: NO), the small hit game process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the large winning opening is open (S2311: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening is satisfied (S2321). As with S2021, the conditions for closing the large winning opening are that the number of game balls winning in the large winning opening is equal to or greater than the default maximum number of winnings, and that the opening time according to the set opening pattern of the large winning opening has elapsed. , Is included. In this embodiment, the maximum number of winning prizes is eight. If any one of these conditions is satisfied, the game control microcomputer 101 determines that the closing condition of the large winning opening is satisfied. If the closing condition of the big winning opening is not satisfied (S2321: NO), the small hit game process is terminated. That is, the opening of the big prize opening will be continued.

When the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied (S2321: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 closes the big winning opening satisfying the closing condition (S2322). That is, in this embodiment, the second large winning opening 15 is closed. After S2322, the game control microcomputer 101 subtracts one open counter of the big winning opening (S2323). Then, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the small hit end flag (S2324), and ends the small hit game process. When opening the second large winning opening 15 of a plurality of Rs, the small hit end flag is turned on on condition that the open counter has reached a predetermined number.

On the other hand, if the small hit end flag is on (S2301: YES), all the opening of the large winning openings in the small hit game has been completed, so that the game control microcomputer 101 closes the large winning openings. It is determined whether or not the interval time until the start of the two-kind jackpot game has elapsed (S2331). If the interval time has not elapsed (S2331: NO), the small hit game process ends. If the interval time has elapsed (S2331: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the small hit end flag (S2332), and further turns off the small hit flag (S2333).

After S2333, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the V flag is turned on (S2341). The V flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 16, and is turned on when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific area 16.

If the V flag is off (S2341: NO), the two-kind jackpot game is not executed, so that the game control microcomputer 101 sets the value of the open counter of the jackpot to 0 (S2361). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 changes the special operation status to 1 (S2362), and ends the small hit game process. That is, the opening of the first large winning opening 14 after the 2nd round is not executed, and only the 1st round is executed to finish the game related to the small hit.

If the V flag is on (S2341: YES), it is necessary to execute the type 2 jackpot game. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 101 turns on the jackpot flag (S2342) and further changes the special operation status to 4. (S2343). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the V flag (S2344).

After S2344, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the time saving flag is on (S2346). If the time saving flag is on (S2346: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the time saving flag (S2347). As a result, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled as a non-time saving state.

After S2347 or if the time reduction flag is off (S2346: NO), the game control microcomputer 101 sets the jackpot opening command in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 in order to start the two-kind jackpot game (S2346: NO). S2351). In S2351, in addition to the opening command, a right-handed command is also set in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 shifts from a small hit game in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened to a two-kind big hit game in which the first big winning opening 14 is opened. That is, the opening of the first large winning opening 14 after the 2nd round is executed. As the opening pattern of the first large winning opening 14, the opening pattern set in S1642 of the special symbol determination process is used. After S2351, the small hit game process is terminated.

[Distribution operation processing]
Next, the distribution operation process of S141 of FIG. 29 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 47.

In the distribution operation process, the game control microcomputer 101 first determines whether or not the distribution operation flag is ON (S2501). The distribution operation flag is a flag indicating that it is a period for operating the distribution member 16k, and is turned on when a small hit is won in the big hit lottery. If the distribution operation flag is off (S2501: NO), the distribution operation process ends.

If the distribution operation flag is on (S2501: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 starts the operation of the distribution member 16k according to a predetermined pattern (S2502). Further, the game control microcomputer 101 sets the V validity period (S2503).

Specifically, in S2502, the game control microcomputer 101 sets a timer for measuring the operation period of the distribution member 16k, and turns on the distribution solenoid 16s according to the opening timing of the distribution member 16k. Then, the distribution solenoid 16s is turned off according to the closing timing of the distribution member 16k. As a result, the distribution member 16k will perform a constant operation from the start of the opening of the small hit game.

Further, the V valid period is a period set for a constant operation of the distribution member 16k as described above, and when the passage of the game ball is detected based on the signal from the specific area sensor 16a, the period is set. This is the period during which detection is considered valid. Specifically, the V valid period is a period from the time when the distribution member 16k is controlled to the passage allowable state until a predetermined time elapses. The predetermined time is longer than the time for controlling the distribution member 16k to the passage allowable state in consideration of the time lag from the time when the game ball passes the position of the distribution member 16k to the specific region 16.

After S2503, the game control microcomputer 101 determines whether or not the operation of the distribution member 16k is completed (S2504). Specifically, in S2504, it is determined whether or not the operation period until the constant operation of the distribution member 16k is completed has elapsed based on the timer set in S2502. If the operation of the distribution member 16k is completed (S2504: YES), the game control microcomputer 101 turns off the distribution operation flag (S2505). After S2505, or if the operation of the distribution member 16k is not completed (S2504: NO), the distribution operation process is terminated.

11. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 on the effect control board 120 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described. Counters, timers, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124.

[Starting process on the production side]
The effect side activation process executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 48. The effect side activation process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on.

In the effect side activation process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first initializes the effect CPU 122 (S4001). Specifically, in S4001, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs, for example, stack setting, constant setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like. Further, in S4001, when the RAM initialization command is received from the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 initializes the effect RAM 124. As a result, various information stored in the effect RAM 124 is lost. Note that S4001 is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter.

After S4001, the effect control microcomputer 121 disables interrupts (S4004). Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 updates the values of various random numbers (S4005). Specifically, in S4005, the effect control microcomputer 121 updates the values of various random numbers such as the effect symbol random number, the variable effect pattern random number, the advance notice effect random number, and the advance notice effect type random number. These random numbers are different from the random numbers used in the game control microcomputer 101 described above, and are used only in the effect control microcomputer 121. The random number update method may be the same as or different from that of the game control microcomputer 101.

After S4005, the effect control microcomputer 121 transmits various commands set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 to the image control board 140 or the like (S4006). For example, the image control board 140 that has received the command causes the image display device 50 to display various still images or moving images according to the command, and causes the speaker 52 to output various sounds. That is, the effect pattern variation effect, the game effect associated with the big hit game or the small hit game, the customer waiting effect, and the like are executed.

As the image control board 140 executes various effects, the effect control microcomputer 121 lights the frame lamp 53 via the accessory lamp control board 162. Since the game control board 100 does not accept the input from the effect control board 120 as described above, the command transmitted from S4006 is not input to the game control microcomputer 101.

After S4006, the effect control microcomputer 121 permits interrupts (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are repeated. While the interrupt is permitted, various processes such as the effect side 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) and the effect side 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

The effect control microcomputer 121 also executes interrupt processing other than S4009 and S4010. For example, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the command sent from the game control board 100 in the effect RAM 124 when the command is input to the effect I / O port 138 of the effect control microcomputer 121. Executes command interrupt processing. The game control command interrupt process is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[Production side 2ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the effect side 2 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The effect side 2 ms timer interrupt process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 each time an interrupt pulse having a 2 ms cycle is input.

In the effect side 2 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first obtains information on whether or not the effect button 40k and the select button 42k are operated based on the output signals from the effect button detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a. The input data to be shown is created (S4201). When the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with an input member other than these, information on whether or not the input member is input is also included in the input data.

After S4201, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls to turn on or off the frame lamp 53 according to the lamp data created by the effect side 10 ms timer interrupt process described later (S4202). Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls to displace the decorative movable body 55k according to the movable body drive data also created by the effect side 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4203).

After S4203, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes other processing such as resetting the watchdog timer (S4299). After S4299, the 2ms timer interrupt processing on the production side is terminated.

[Production side 10ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, the effect side 10 ms timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The effect side 10 ms timer interrupt process is executed by the effect control microcomputer 121 every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 ms is input.

In the effect side 10 ms timer interrupt process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first executes the effect side receive command analysis process for analyzing the command received from the game control board 100 (S4301). The details of S4301 will be described later.

After S4301, the effect control microcomputer 121 acquires the input data created in S4201 of the effect side 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4303). Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the input unit according to the operation to various input devices based on the input data (S4304).

After S4304, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates lamp data for controlling the lighting of the frame lamp 53 according to various effects (S4305). Further, the effect control microcomputer 121 creates movable body drive data for controlling the operation of the decorative movable body 55k (S4306).

After S4306, the effect control microcomputer 121 executes other processes such as updating various random numbers used in the effect control microcomputer 121 (S4399), and ends the effect side 10 ms timer interrupt process.

[Production side reception command analysis processing]
FIG. 51 shows the procedure of the effect side received command analysis process of S4301 of FIG. In the effect side reception command analysis process, the effect control microcomputer 121 first determines whether or not a start winning command (first start winning command or second start winning command) has been received from the game control board 100 (S4401). The first start winning command is output from the game control board 100 when the game ball enters the first start opening 11. The second start winning command is output from the game control board 100 when the game ball enters the second start opening 12. As described above, the start winning command includes information on whether or not the jackpot is successful, the type of jackpot, whether or not there is a reach, the fluctuation time, and whether or not to perform SP reach.

When a start winning command is received from the game control board 100 (S4401: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 adds 1 to the hold counter corresponding to the received start winning command (S4402). There are two types of hold counters, a first special figure hold counter corresponding to the first special figure hold storage unit 105a and a second special figure hold counter corresponding to the second special figure hold storage unit 105b. Is received, one hold counter corresponding to the special figure hold storage unit 105 that stores the start winning command is added. That is, the hold counter is a counter that counts the number of start winning commands stored for each special figure hold storage unit 105.

After S4402, the effect control microcomputer 121 stores the received start winning command and the reception counter value in the effect RAM 124 (S4403). Specifically, in S4403, if the received start winning command is the first start winning command, it is stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 105a, and if it is the second starting winning command, the second special figure holding storage unit is stored. Store in 105b. The start winning command is stored in a storage area in which the start winning command is not stored, among the storage areas provided in each special figure reservation storage unit. Further, after S4402, the effect control microcomputer 121 pre-reads the winning / failing of the jackpot and the fluctuation pattern based on the start winning command, determines the hold icon HA, and displays it on the image display device 50 (S4404).

After S4404, or when the start winning command has not been received from the game control board 100 (S4401: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the variation start command has been received (S4411). The fluctuation start command is output from the game control board 100, for example, when starting the fluctuation display of the special symbol.

When the variation start command is received from the game control board 100 (S4411: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 shifts the storage area of each start winning command stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 (S4412). Specifically, in S4412, the effect control microcomputer 121 has the highest priority start prize command among the start prize commands stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105, that is, the start prize corresponding to the reception counter having the smallest value. Each start winning command stored in the special figure hold storage unit 105 that stores the command is shifted by one from the current storage area to the storage area on the side with the higher read priority, and the last shifted shift. Initialize the original storage area.

After 4412, the effect control microcomputer 121 subtracts 1 from the hold counter corresponding to the special figure hold storage unit 105 that stores the start winning command shifted in S4412 (S4413). Further, after S4413, the effect control microcomputer 121 shifts the display position of the hold icon HA (S4414). After S4414, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines and determines the effect content of the variation by using one of the start prize commands having the highest priority among the start prize commands stored in the effect RAM 124 and the variation start command. (S4415). Specifically, in S4415, a scenario of the effect is determined according to the fluctuation pattern, an image according to the scenario is displayed on the image display device 50, and music, sound effects, and dialogue are output from the speaker 52. Further, the lighting pattern of the frame lamp 53 and the movable pattern of the decorative movable body 55k are determined. In addition, the execution timing of various notice effects is determined.

The selected production scenario differs depending on the progress of the game. That is, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has stages of gaming as shown in FIG. 11, and the production performed at each stage is determined. Therefore, in the normal time, the production scenario is selected from the production scenarios for the normal time, and in the chance time, the production scenario is selected from the production scenarios for the chance time. In addition, even at the time of chance, in the first time-saving production part, the production scenario is selected from the production scenarios for the first time-saving production part, and in the second time-saving production part, from the production scenarios for the second time-saving production part. When the production scenario is selected and the non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect is performed, the scenario for the non-time-saving remaining hold-only effect is selected.

After S4415, or when the fluctuation start command has not been received from the game control board 100 (S4411: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the opening command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4431). ). The opening command is output from the game control board 100 when starting a special game such as a big hit game.

When the opening command is received from the game control board 100 (S4431: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 executes various processes related to the opening effect of the special game (S4432).

After S4432 or when the opening command has not been received from the game control board 100 (S4431: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the ending command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4441). .. The ending command is output from the game control board 100, for example, when the special game is ended.

When the ending command is received from the game control board 100 (S4441: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 executes various processes related to the ending effect of the special game (S4442).

After S4442 or when the ending command has not been received from the game control board 100 (S4441: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the V passage command has been received from the game control board 100 (S4451). ). The V passage command is output from the game control board 100 when the game ball passes through the specific area 16 within the V valid period.

When a V passage command is received from the game control board 100 (S4451: YES), the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the image display device 50 to display an image including a message notifying the passage of the specific area 16 of the game ball. Various processes related to the passing effect are executed (S4452).

After S4452 or when the V passage command is not received from the game control board 100 (S4451: NO), the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a process corresponding to a command other than the above-mentioned command (S4499). Examples of commands other than the above commands include various abnormality notification commands, a full notification command for the surplus ball tray 35, and a customer waiting / waiting command that is output when the change display of the special symbol has not been performed for a predetermined time. .. After S4499, the effect side reception command analysis process is terminated.

12. Effect of the embodiment In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the mode is applied to the hold icon HA corresponding to the hold lottery information (hold of special figure 2) currently stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 105b at a predetermined timing. The hold icon that changes the number is changed all at once, and the expectation of winning the jackpot is displayed for each hold icon HA. As a result, it is possible to give the player a certain degree of expectation for each hold, and it is expected that the interest will be improved.

In particular, in a one-kind two-kind mixer such as the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a small hit is high in the winning / failing determination of the special figure 2, and the determination result that there is a possibility of winning a big hit is likely to occur. Therefore, even with the hold lottery information stored at the time of the final fluctuation display in the time saving state, there is a high possibility that the judgment result may be a big hit, and the player's attention to the result of the win / fail judgment of the hold lottery information is also high. high. Therefore, the present invention works effectively.

13. Modifications of the Embodiment The present embodiment is merely an example and does not limit the present invention in any way. Therefore, as a matter of course, the present invention can be improved and modified in various ways within the range not deviating from the gist thereof. For example, the numerical values described in the present embodiment (number of lottery times, set values of various tables, upper limit of various holding numbers, etc.) are examples and may be appropriately selected.

Further, in the embodiment, a gaming machine equipped with both a type 1 jackpot and a type 2 jackpot (a jackpot by passing through a specific area 16) is used, but a gaming machine equipped with only a type 1 jackpot may be used.

Further, in the embodiment, the process related to the second special figure hold is prioritized over the process related to the first special figure hold, but the process related to the first special figure hold may be prioritized. Further, the process related to the second special figure hold may be performed in parallel with the process related to the first special figure hold. That is, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be changed at the same time. In this case, if a special symbol indicating a big hit or a small hit is stopped and displayed on either one, the variable display of the other special symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed as a lost symbol, and the big hit game or the small hit game is executed. ..

Further, in the embodiment, two types of counters, a time reduction counter of special figure 1 and a time reduction counter of special figure 2, are provided as counters for counting the number of times of variation display in the time reduction state, and when any number of times becomes 0, It was configured to end the time saving state. On the other hand, only one counter that does not distinguish between the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 may be set, and the time saving state may be terminated when the number of times becomes 0.

Further, in the embodiment, when a small hit is won based on the lottery of the special figure 2, it is an open pattern for passage that can always cause passage to the specific area 16 by playing correctly. The configuration is such that the second large winning opening 15 and the distribution member 16k are operated. On the other hand, even if the right-handed hit is continued, the passage to the specific area 16 may not occur (that is, the winning timing to the second large winning opening 15 is the passing allowance state of the distribution member 16k. If it matches well with the timing, the passage to the specific region 16 occurs, but if it does not match, the passage to the specific region 16 does not occur). In addition, such an opening pattern may be applied to all the small hit symbols in the lottery of the special figure 2, or may be applied to some small hit symbols.

Further, in the embodiment, the display unit for performing the variation effect is configured by the display screen of one display device (display unit 50a of the image display device 50), but is configured by each display unit of two or more display devices. You may. For example, in a configuration including a sub display device in addition to the image display device 50 as the main display device, the effect symbol EZ is variablely produced on the display screen of the main display device, and the effect is displayed on the display screen of the sub display device. It may be configured to perform the variation effect of the small symbol KZ. Further, the normal drawing effect may be configured to be performed on the display screen of the sub display device. A touch panel including a touch sensor and a liquid crystal display device may be mounted on the gaming machine frame 2, and the liquid crystal display device on the touch panel may be used as a sub display device.

Further, in the embodiment, the first big winning opening 14 is opened in the big hit game, and the second big winning opening 15 is opened in the small hit game. On the other hand, in at least a part of the rounds of the jackpot game, there may be a round in which the second big winning opening 15 is opened. In this case, it is configured so that the jackpot game is not further executed by passing V during the execution of the jackpot game.

Further, in the embodiment, the lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 11 is not provided with a small hit, but a small hit may be provided. Further, the types of each big hit and each small hit of the embodiment are also exemplified, and further types may be further provided for each hit, in which the number of rounds and the opening pattern of the big winning opening are different.

Further, the rules regarding the generation of the start winning command (see FIG. 31) may be changed as appropriate. For example, the start winning command may include information on the number of special figure reservations, information on the game state, information on fluctuation patterns, and the like.

Further, in the embodiment, the game area 6 is divided into a left game area 6L on the left side and a right game area 6R on the right side with respect to the left-right direction in the game area 6, for example, in the vertical direction. It may be configured to distinguish against. In this case, only the flow of the game ball due to its own weight is considered, but for example, it may be considered to move the game ball upward by using a mechanism for moving the game ball in the vertical direction. That is, the so-called gauge configuration is not limited to the arrangement of the embodiment.

Further, in the embodiment, it is decided to acquire four random numbers such as a jackpot random number as random numbers (determination information) to be acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12. One random number may be obtained and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit or a small hit, the type of the big hit or the small hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of the fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the embodiment, as random numbers to be acquired based on the passage to the first gate 13L or the second gate 13R, it is decided to acquire two random numbers, a normal symbol random number and a normal symbol type random number, but one. You may acquire a random number and determine whether or not it is a hit and the type of the normal hit symbol based on the random number.

Further, the processes disclosed in the embodiment mainly include the game CPU 102 of the game control microcomputer 101 of the game control board 100, the effect CPU 122 of the effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120, and the image control board 140. It is executed by the image CPU 142, but may be executed by a single CPU or a plurality of CPUs by, for example, a single control board. Further, the process disclosed in the embodiment may be executed by a plurality of CPUs in at least one of the game control microcomputer 101 and the effect control microcomputer 121. Further, the process disclosed in the embodiment may be executed in combination with other hardware in addition to the game control microcomputer 101 and the effect control microcomputer 121. Further, among the processes disclosed in the embodiment, a part of the processes of the game control microcomputer 101 and the effect control microcomputer 121 may be executed by another microcomputer. That is, it is an example of a means for executing various processes by combining the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121, one microcomputer including these, and other hardware. Further, the process disclosed in the embodiment can be realized in various aspects such as a recording medium or a method in which a program for executing the process is recorded.

A control method for realizing the functions of the gaming machine, a computer program, and a computer-readable storage medium for storing the computer program are also new and useful.

14. The invention shown in the above-described embodiment The invention shown in the following embodiment is shown in the above-mentioned embodiment. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiment and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of the invention are not limited to this appendix.

The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the configuration of the first invention has numerical information for acquiring numerical information based on a predetermined entry port (second start opening 12) and entry into the entry opening. Acquiring means (game control microcomputers 101, S224), winning / failing determination means (game control microcomputers 101, S1021, S1102) that determine at least a big hit based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means. A special symbol display means (second special symbol display 81b) that displays the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination in a variable manner and stops and displays the special symbol after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display. And, when the result of the winning / failing determination is that there is a possibility of winning a big hit, a special game execution means (game) for performing a special game (big hit game) advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition. Control microcomputers 101, S932, S942), storage means (second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit, and the result of the pass / fail determination. The effect means for performing the effect (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53), and the effect means is the upper limit from the effect corresponding to the first hit / fail determination after the end of the special game. It is characterized in that a special effect (first time-saving effect part), which is a dedicated effect, is performed for the effect corresponding to the hit / fail determination up to the Nth time, which is a number of numbers or less.

If there is numerical information (holding lottery information) that is held without being digested during a special game such as a big hit game, such as a hold consecutive suggestion effect, it is pre-read and the next big hit during the execution period of the special game. The production is done to create a sense of expectation for. However, after the end of the special game, there is no effect to give a special feeling to the lottery based on the reserved lottery information stored at the end of the special game. Therefore, according to the configuration of the first invention, after the end of the special game, a special effect different from the normal effect is performed for N times of production that is equal to or less than the upper limit of the numerical information that can be stored in the storage means. As a result, it is possible to give a special feeling to the lottery including the reserved lottery information stored at least at the end of the special game.

Further, the N may be the number of numerical information stored in the storage means at the end of the special game. By limiting the target of the special effect to the reserved lottery information stored at the end of the special game, the reserved lottery information can be given a more special feeling.

Further, when the result of the winning / failing determination is the possibility of winning a big hit, the effect means announces the winning before the special symbol indicating the result of the winning / failing determination is stopped and displayed. It is preferable to perform the special effect including the advance notice effect (special effect symbol TEZ). By notifying that there is a possibility of winning a big hit, the player can know the possibility of a big hit at an early stage, and the expectation for the big hit is raised at an early stage.

Further, the effect means may select the timing for executing the advance notice effect from a plurality of timings until the special symbol display means stops and displays the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / miss determination. By not limiting the execution timing of the advance notice effect, the player's expectation for the advance notice effect can be maintained.

Further, it is preferable that the effect means performs the special effect including a muffling effect of lowering the volume or making the sound silent when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit. The difficulty in hearing the music or the like can cause the player to feel uncomfortable and expect a big hit.

Further, the gaming machine according to the first invention is provided with a lamp for effect (frame lamp 53), and the effect means turns off the lamp when the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit. It is advisable to perform the special effect including the extinguishing effect. By turning off the lamp that lights up from the special game, the player may feel uncomfortable and expect a big hit.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the first invention, the player is displaced between the first ball entry state and the second ball entry state in which the ball is easier to enter the ball entry port as compared with the first ball entry state. A displacement member (electric chew opening / closing member 12k), a first special winning opening (first special winning opening 14), and a second special winning opening (second major winning opening 15) are provided, and the first special winning opening is provided as a gaming state. There is a gaming state (non-time saving state) and a second gaming state (time saving state) in which the displacement member is more likely to be in the second ball entry state than in the first gaming state, and the gaming state is the special gaming state. During the above-mentioned first game state, after the end of the special game, the state shifts to the second game state. In that case, a small hit game is performed in which the first special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, and when the gaming ball that has entered the first special winning opening passes through a specific area, the second special winning opening is performed. It is preferable to perform the special game (type 2 jackpot game) in which the special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. In the type 1 and type 2 mixer, the probability of winning a small hit is high in the winning / failing determination of the special figure 2, and it is easy to obtain a determination result in which there is a possibility of winning a big hit. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the pending lottery information will result in a determination result in which there is a possibility of winning a big hit, and the player's attention to the result of the winning / failing determination of the reserved lottery information is also high. Therefore, the present invention works effectively.

The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the configuration of the second invention has numerical information for acquiring numerical information based on a predetermined entry port (second start opening 12) and entry into the entry opening. Acquiring means (game control microcomputers 101, S224), winning / failing determination means (game control microcomputers 101, S1021, S1102) that determine at least a big hit based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means. A storage means (second special figure holding storage unit 105b) capable of storing the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit, and an effect holding corresponding to the individual numerical information stored in the storage means. The effect holding image display means (image display device 50) for displaying an image (hold icon HA) is provided, and the effect hold image display means expects the effect hold image to win the jackpot at a predetermined timing. It is characterized by changing the mode to indicate the degree (second time saving effect part).

Like the hold-ream suggestion effect, an effect is performed to generate a feeling of expectation for the next big hit during the execution period of a special game such as a big hit game. However, after the end of the special game, only a preliminary announcement showing the degree of expectation for each reserved lottery information is performed at each timing. That is, even if there are a plurality of reserved lottery information, the timing of the advance notice effect for each reserved lottery information is the timing of each reserved lottery information, which lacks interest. Therefore, according to the configuration of the second invention, the mode is changed with respect to the effect pending image corresponding to the numerical information (reserved lottery information) currently stored in the storage means, and the jackpot is won in each effect reserved image. Display the degree of expectation. As a result, it is possible to give the player a certain degree of expectation for each of the reserved lottery information, and it is expected that the interest will be improved.

Further, the effect-reserved image display means changes all of the effect-reserved images corresponding to the numerical information stored in the storage means into a mode showing the expectation of winning the jackpot at the predetermined timing. , And good. As a result, it is possible to give the player a certain degree of expectation for all the reserved lottery information, and it is expected that the interest will be further improved.

Further, the effect holding image display means selects whether or not to change the aspect of the effect hold image at the predetermined timing, and when it is selected to change the aspect of the effect hold image, the effect. If the reserved image is changed and the numerical information stored in the storage means includes information that is determined to have a possibility of winning a big hit, it is considered that there is a possibility of winning a big hit. It is preferable that it is easier to select to change the mode of the effect pending image as compared with the case where the determined image is not included. There are cases where the mode of the production hold image is changed or not even at a predetermined timing, and when the hold lottery information that may win a big hit is stored, it is easy to change the mode of the production hold image. By doing so, it is possible to increase the expectation for a big hit when the mode of the effect holding image changes.

Further, when the effect holding image display means has a plurality of numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing, the result of the winning / failing determination may be a big hit. , It is advisable to change the production pending image corresponding to the numerical information corresponding to the possibility of winning the jackpot to a special mode (special type). By performing a special production when there is a high possibility of winning the jackpot multiple times, the player's expectation can be raised.

Further, the effect holding image display means is the special case where there is a possibility that the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit in all of the plurality of numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing. It is advisable to change the mode. By performing a special effect in rare cases such as when there is a high possibility that all of the numerical information currently stored will be won by a big hit, the player's expectation can be further increased.

Further, when the effect holding image display means has a continuous possibility of winning a big hit as a result of the hit / fail determination in a plurality of numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing. , It is preferable to change to the above-mentioned special aspect. By performing a special effect in rare cases where the numerical information currently stored is likely to be won consecutively, the player's expectation can be further increased.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination is variablely displayed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display. When the special symbol display means (second special symbol display 81b) and the result of the winning / failing determination are those in which there is a possibility of winning a big hit, it is advantageous for the player to satisfy the predetermined conditions. A special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game is provided, and as a game state, a first game state (non-time saving state) and a player rather than the first game state. There is a second gaming state (time saving state) that is advantageous to the player, and after shifting to the second gaming state, the special symbol display means changes the special symbol a predetermined number of times without the special game being executed. When the display is performed, the special symbol is changed to the first gaming state, and after the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state and the variation display of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number of times is started, the special symbol is displayed. It is preferable that there is the predetermined timing before the variation display ends. By changing the mode of the effect holding image in the final variable display at the end of the second gaming state, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation for the continuation of the second gaming state.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, the game machine is displaced between the first ball entry state and the second ball entry state in which the ball is easier to enter the ball entry port as compared with the first ball entry state. Displacement member (electric chew opening / closing member 12k), 1st special winning opening (1st big winning opening 14), 2nd special winning opening (2nd big winning opening 15), and the result of the winning / failing judgment is a big hit. A game is provided with special game execution means (game control microcomputers 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition when there is a possibility of the above. There are a first gaming state (non-time saving state) and a second gaming state (time saving state) in which the displacement member is more likely to be in the second ball entry state than in the first gaming state. Is the first gaming state while the special game is being performed, and after the end of the special game, the mode shifts to the second gaming state. When a winning game is performed in which the first special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, and the gaming ball entered in the first special winning opening passes through a specific area. In addition, it is preferable to perform the special game (type 2 jackpot game) in which the second special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. In the type 1 and type 2 mixer, the probability of winning a small hit is high in the winning / failing determination of the special figure 2, and it is easy to obtain a determination result in which there is a possibility of winning a big hit. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the pending lottery information will result in a determination result in which there is a possibility of winning a big hit, and the player's attention to the result of the winning / failing determination of the reserved lottery information is also high. Therefore, the present invention works effectively.

The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the configuration of the third invention is numerical information that acquires numerical information based on a predetermined ball entry port (second start port 12) and ball entry into the ball entry port. Acquiring means (game control microcomputers 101, S224), winning / failing determination means (game control microcomputers 101, S1021, S1102) that determine at least a big hit based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means. An effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53) that produces an effect indicating the result of the hit / fail determination, and a storage means that can store up to a predetermined upper limit of the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53). The second special figure holding storage unit 105b) and the effect holding image display means (image display device 50) for displaying the effect hold image (hold icon HA) corresponding to the individual numerical information stored in the storage means. The effect-reserved image display means changes the effect-reserved image corresponding to the numerical information stored in the storage means into a mode corresponding to the mode of the effect performed by the effect means at a predetermined timing. It is characterized by performing a change effect (second time-saving effect part).

Like the hold consecutive suggestion effect, an effect is performed to generate a feeling of expectation for the next big hit during the execution period of a special game such as a big hit game, and after the end of the big hit game, for example, an individual hold lottery information is produced. A notice effect is performed to show the degree of expectation using a reserved image. However, regarding the variation effect for one special symbol variation display, for example, even if the effect hold image has a low expectation, a long-time effect occurs, or even if the effect hold image has a high expectation, the effect is short. It may end with the production of time, and the player cannot always assume the production mode of the variable production. Therefore, according to the configuration of the third invention, the effect-reserved image corresponding to the numerical information (reserved lottery information) currently stored in the storage means is changed to the effect-reserved image corresponding to the effect mode. As a result, the player can assume the mode of the effect corresponding to the reserved lottery information, and can generate the expectation of the jackpot according to the mode of the effect.

In addition, the effect-reserved image display means may change the effect-reserved image into a mode that corresponds one-to-one with the mode of the effect. By making a one-to-one correspondence, it is easier to imagine the mode of production.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the configuration of the third invention, as the mode of the effect corresponding to the first effect hold image (special type) which is one of the effect hold images, the first aspect (with the premier image PG). There are a reach) and a second aspect (reach without a premier image PG), and the effect means can satisfy a predetermined condition when the first effect hold image is displayed on the effect hold image display means. It is preferable to perform the effect of the first aspect, and if the predetermined conditions are not satisfied, perform the effect of the second aspect. Even for one production pending image, by providing the first production that is performed only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to give a special feeling to the first production, and the interest is improved. ..

Further, the predetermined condition is that, among the numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing, there is a plurality of numerical information in which the result of the hit / fail determination may be a big hit. It is good. By performing a special production when there is a high possibility of winning the jackpot multiple times, the player's expectation can be raised.

Further, the predetermined condition is that, among the numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing, the numerical information whose result of the hit / fail determination is likely to be a big hit is continuous. It is good. By performing a special production when there is a high possibility of winning consecutive big hits, the player's expectation can be raised.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the third invention, the result of the hit / fail determination is a big hit in the numerical information stored in the storage means at the predetermined timing as one of the effect pending images. When there are consecutive winnings, the second production pending image (special type) corresponding to the numerical information that may be won is included, and the result of the winning / failing judgment is the winning of the jackpot. The effect means is provided with special game execution means (game control microcomputers 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition when there is a possibility. When a plurality of the second effect hold images are displayed by the effect hold image display means, the special effect corresponding to the first second effect hold image among the plurality of second effect hold images. It is preferable to perform a continuous special continuous effect (special scenario) in the period until the effect corresponding to the second effect hold image of the second effect is sandwiched between the effect during the execution of the game. By performing a special production when there is a high possibility of winning consecutive big hits, the player's expectation can be raised.

Further, the effect-reserved image display means may change the effect-reserved image according to the type of reach during the effect performed by the effect means. Further, the effect holding image display means may change the color of the effect hold image according to the mode of the effect performed by the effect means.

Further, the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the invention includes an operation means (effect button 40k) for receiving the operation of the player, and the effect hold image display means receives the effect during the effect performed by the effect means. The effect pending image may be changed according to the type or mode of the operating means.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the invention, the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination is displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display. When the special symbol display means (second special symbol display 81b) and the result of the winning / failing determination are those in which there is a possibility of winning a big hit, it is advantageous for the player to satisfy the predetermined conditions. A special game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game is provided, and as a game state, a first game state (non-time saving state) and a player rather than the first game state. There is a second gaming state (time saving state) that is advantageous to the player, and after shifting to the second gaming state, the special symbol display means changes the special symbol a predetermined number of times without the special game being executed. When the display is performed, the special symbol is changed to the first gaming state, and after the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state and the variation display of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number of times is started, the special symbol is displayed. It is preferable that there is the predetermined timing before the variation display ends. By changing the mode of the effect holding image in the final variable display at the end of the second gaming state (time saving state), it is possible to increase the degree of expectation for the continuation of the second gaming state.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the third invention, the game machine is displaced between the first ball entry state and the second ball entry state in which the ball is easier to enter the ball entry port as compared with the first ball entry state. Displacement member (electric chew opening / closing member 12k), 1st special winning opening (1st big winning opening 14), 2nd special winning opening (2nd big winning opening 15), and the result of the winning / failing judgment is a big hit. A game is provided with special game execution means (game control microcomputers 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game advantageous to the player by satisfying a predetermined condition when there is a possibility of the above. There are a first gaming state (non-time saving state) and a second gaming state (time saving state) in which the displacement member is more likely to be in the second ball entry state than in the first gaming state. Is the first gaming state while the special game is being performed, and after the end of the special game, the mode shifts to the second gaming state. When a winning game is performed in which the first special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, and the gaming ball entered in the first special winning opening passes through a specific area. In addition, it is preferable to perform the special game (type 2 jackpot game) in which the second special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern. In the type 1 and type 2 mixer, the probability of winning a small hit is high in the winning / failing determination of the special figure 2, and it is easy to obtain a determination result in which there is a possibility of winning a big hit. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the pending lottery information will result in a determination result in which there is a possibility of winning a big hit, and the player's attention to the result of the winning / failing determination of the reserved lottery information is also high. Therefore, the present invention works effectively.

The gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) according to the configuration of the fourth invention has a first ball entry port (first starting port 11) in which the ease of entering a ball does not change, and a second ball entry port in which the ease of entering a ball changes. A ball entry port (second start port 12), a first numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 101, S214) for acquiring numerical information based on the entry into the first ball entry port, and the second. At least a hit based on the second numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputer 101, S224) that acquires numerical information based on the entry into the ball entrance and the numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means. At least a jackpot hit / fail judgment based on the first hit / miss determination means (game control microcomputers 101, S1011, S1102) for performing the first hit / fail judgment including the hit / fail judgment and the numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means. The first special game that is advantageous to the player is performed based on the second hit / fail determination means (game control microcomputers 101, S1021, S1102) including the second hit / fail determination and the result of the first hit / miss determination. A second special game execution means (game control microcomputer) that performs a second special game advantageous to the player based on the special game execution means (game control microcomputers 101, S932, S942) and the result of the second hit / fail determination. 101, S932, S942), the first storage means (first special figure reservation storage unit 105a) capable of storing the numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means up to the first upper limit number, and the second. In the second storage means (second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) capable of storing the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to the second upper limit number, and the individual numerical information stored in the first storage means. The effect hold image display means (image display device) that displays the corresponding effect hold image (hold icon HA) and the effect hold image (hold icon HA) corresponding to the individual numerical information stored in the second storage means. 50) and an effect means (image display device 50, speaker 52, frame lamp 53) for performing an effect showing the results of the first pass / fail determination and the second pass / fail determination, and the effect hold image display means is provided. After the first special game, at a predetermined timing, the effect holding image is changed to an aspect showing the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot (second time saving effect part), and the effect means is the second special game. After that, it is characterized in that a special effect (first time-saving effect part), which is a dedicated effect, is performed for the effect corresponding to the second hit / fail determination for N times.

Further, after the first special game, the effect holding image display means pre-reads all the numerical information stored in the second storage means at the predetermined timing, and sets the numerical information to be pre-read. All of the corresponding effect pending images are changed to a mode showing the degree of expectation of winning the jackpot, and the effect means is from the effect corresponding to the first second hit / fail determination after the second special game. Regarding the effect corresponding to the second hit / fail determination up to the Nth time, which is a number equal to or less than the second upper limit number, it is preferable to perform the special effect which is a dedicated effect for the N times.

Like the hold consecutive suggestion effect, the effect is performed to generate a feeling of expectation for the next big hit during the execution period of the special game such as the big hit game, but after the big hit game is over, about the individual hold lottery information. A notice production that shows the degree of expectation is performed at each timing. However, the player is special to the hold lottery information stored at the end of the state advantageous to the player, such as when there is hold lottery information at the end of the jackpot game or when there is hold lottery information at the end of the time saving state. There may be a sense of expectation, and a production that matches that expectation is desired. Therefore, according to the configuration of the fourth invention, numerical information (special figure 2 hold) is stored in the second storage means after the first big hit game, and the first special effect including pre-reading is included based on the stored special figure 2 hold. (2nd time saving production part) is performed. After that, if the jackpot is won, the second special production (first time-saving production part) is performed for the production for N times after the second jackpot game. In this way, by performing special effects for a predetermined number of times after the end of the jackpot game and special effects that change all the production hold images that have been pre-read, various expectations are given to the player each time the jackpot game ends. Can be granted.

In the effect means, it is preferable that the number of numerical information stored in the second storage means at the end of the second special game is N. By limiting the target of the second special effect to the reserved lottery information stored at the end of the second big hit game, the reserved lottery information can be given a more special feeling.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the fourth invention, after the first special game, a displacement member (electric chew opening / closing member 12k) that makes it easy for the second entrance to enter the ball until a predetermined condition is satisfied. ) And the first special symbol indicating the result of the first hit / miss determination is variablely displayed, and after the first variable time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. After the special symbol display means (first special symbol display 81a) and the second special symbol indicating the result of the second hit / miss determination are variablely displayed and the second variable time has elapsed from the start of the variable display. A second special symbol display means (second special symbol display 81b) for stopping and displaying the second special symbol is provided, and the second special symbol is easily entered into the ball under the predetermined conditions. It is good to include the fact that the special symbol has been changed and displayed a predetermined number of times.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the fourth invention, after the start of the variation display of the special symbol that reaches the predetermined number of times after the second entry port becomes easy to enter, the variation display of the special symbol is started. It is preferable that there is the predetermined timing before the end of. By performing a change effect in the final fluctuation at the end of the reduced working hours, a special expectation can be given to the change effect.

Further, the effect-reserved image display means may change the effect-reserved image corresponding to the numerical information to be read ahead to a mode corresponding to the mode of the effect. By changing to the effect hold image corresponding to the effect mode, the player can assume the mode of the effect corresponding to the hold lottery information, and it is possible to generate the expectation of a big hit according to the effect mode.

Further, the second hit / fail determination means includes a small hit determination in the second hit / fail determination, and in the second special game execution means, when the result of the second hit / fail determination is a big hit, the second special When a game is played and the result of the second winning / failing determination is a small hit, the special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern, and then the gaming ball that has entered the special winning opening has passed through the specific area. In this case as well, it is advisable to perform the second special game.

The game machine (pachinko game machine PY1) according to the configuration of the fifth invention has a predetermined ball entry port (second start port 12), a first ball entry state, and a front compared with the first ball entry state. A second numerical information acquisition state in which it is easy to enter the ball opening, a displacement member (electric chew opening / closing member 12k) that is displaced to, and a first numerical information acquisition that acquires numerical information based on the entry into the ball opening. A first hit / fail determination means (for game control) that makes a first hit / fail judgment including at least a big hit hit / fail judgment based on the means (game control microcomputers 101, S224) and the numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means. Microcomputers 101, S1021, S1102) and a special symbol showing the result of the first hit / miss determination are variablely displayed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the first variable time has elapsed from the start of the variable display. When the symbol display means (second special symbol display 81b) and the result of the first hit / fail determination are those in which there is a possibility of winning a big hit, it is advantageous for the player by satisfying a predetermined condition. A special game execution means (game control microcomputers 101, S932, S942) for performing a special game, and a first storage means (first storage means) capable of storing up to a first upper limit of numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means. 2 Special figure holding storage unit 105b), a predetermined gate (gate 13), and a second numerical information acquisition means (game control microcomputers 101, S204) for acquiring numerical information based on the passage of a game ball to the gate. And the second hit / miss determination means (game control microcomputers 101, S411, S502) that perform a second hit / fail judgment including a hit / fail judgment based on the numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means, and the above. A normal symbol display means (normal symbol display 82) that displays the normal symbol indicating the result of the second pass / fail determination in a variable manner and stops and displays the normal symbol after the second variable time has elapsed from the start of the variable display. And, on condition that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal hit stop mode indicating the winning of the normal hit by the normal symbol display means, the auxiliary game in which the displacement member is put into the second ball entry state for a predetermined period is performed. Auxiliary game execution means (game control microcomputer 101, S332) to be performed, and a second storage means (general figure reservation storage unit 106) capable of storing numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means up to a second upper limit number. ), And as a gaming state, a first gaming state (non-time saving state) and a second gaming state (time saving) in which the displacement member is more likely to be in the second ball entry state than in the first gaming state. There is a state) The gaming state is the first gaming state while the special game is being performed, and after the end of the special game, the game state shifts to the second gaming state, and the second variable time is the gaming state. If the first gaming state is the first time, if the gaming state is the second gaming state, it is the second time shorter than the first time, and in the first time, the gaming state is the said. A third time that is shorter than the first fluctuation time in the second gaming state and is a time during which the numerical information waiting for execution of the second hit / miss determination can be stored in the second storage means during the execution of the special game. It is characterized by being longer than time.

In the pachinko gaming machine, for example, there is a state that is advantageous to the player, which is called a time saving state, and when the time saving state is reached, the variable winning device (electric chew) becomes easy to operate. By operating the electric chew, it becomes easy for the game ball to enter a predetermined starting port, and the player can receive a big hit lottery without significantly reducing the game ball. On the other hand, there are variations in the timing at which the operation of the electric chew is started after the transition to the time saving state, and the benefits of the electric chew may not be immediately received.

If the first hour (the fluctuation time during the jackpot game (normal time) of the normal map) is too short, it will be immediately digested even during the jackpot game, and it will be difficult to store the numerical information (holding the regular map) in the second storage means. .. On the other hand, if it is too long, after the end of the special game such as the jackpot game, the change display of the normal symbol (normal figure change) does not end even if the player shifts to the second game state (time saving state) which is advantageous to the player. , The first operation start timing of the displacement member (variable winning device, electric chew) is delayed. Therefore, according to the configuration of the fifth invention, by setting the first time as described above, the normal figure hold is accumulated at the stage when the special game is completed, and the normal figure is started during the special game. Immediately after the stop display of the normal symbol fluctuation after the end of the special game of the fluctuation, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol in the time saving state can be started. The second time (time of fluctuation of the normal map in the reduced time state) is shorter than the first time, and the displacement member can be operated by promptly displaying the stop. As a result, it is possible to reduce variations in the initial operation start timing of the displacement member.

Further, in the second hit / fail determination, it is determined with a high probability that the winning is a normal hit, and in the third time, the average passing interval at which the passage of the game ball to the gate is detected when the game ball is continuously fired. It is good. If the winning probability of a normal symbol is high, the normal time of normal map fluctuation (1st time) is longer than the average passage interval of the gate, so that the normal symbol has passed at least once during the variable display. Can be expected, and the average hold can be saved.

Moreover, it is preferable that the second upper limit number is a number of 2 or more. By making it possible to hold two or more normal drawings, a plurality of normal drawing reservations are accumulated at the end of the jackpot game, and the electric chew can be operated multiple times immediately after the transition to the time saving state.

Further, the gaming machine according to the fifth invention is provided with a first special winning opening (first special winning opening 14) and a second special winning opening (second major winning opening 15). The executing means performs a small hit game in which the first special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern when the result of the first winning / failing determination is a small hit, and further, the first special winning opening is performed. It is preferable to perform a big hit game in which the second special winning opening is opened in a predetermined opening pattern when the gaming ball that has entered the ball passes through a specific area.

Further, it is preferable that the condition for ending the second gaming state includes that the variation display of the special symbol is performed once in the second gaming state.

1 Game board 11 1st starting port 12 2nd starting port 13 Gate 14 1st big winning opening 15 2nd big winning opening 16 Specific area 50 Image display device 52 Speaker 53 Frame lamp 81a 1st special figure display 81b 2nd special Figure display 84 Normal figure hold display 105 Special figure hold storage unit 106 Normal figure hold storage unit EZ Directional design HA Hold icon PY1 Pachinko game machine

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With the designated entrance
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information based on the entry into the ball entrance, and
A winning / failing determination means that at least determines whether or not a jackpot is successful based on the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquiring means.
A special symbol display means for displaying the special symbol indicating the result of the hit / fail determination in a variable manner, and stopping and displaying the special symbol after a predetermined variation time has elapsed from the start of the variable display.
A storage means capable of storing numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit, and a storage means.
An effect holding image display means for displaying an effect hold image corresponding to each numerical information stored in the storage means, and an effect hold image display means.
Equipped with
The gaming state includes a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.
The game state is
In the advantageous gaming state, when the variation display of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times, it is possible to shift to the normal gaming state.
In addition to the normal mode, there are a plurality of special modes showing the expectation of winning the jackpot as a mode different from the normal mode in the mode of the effect hold image displayed by the effect hold image display means.
The effect holding image display means is
At a predetermined timing during the predetermined number of variations of the special symbol in the advantageous gaming state, at least one of the effect pending images displayed in the normal mode may be changed to the special mode. Perform change production,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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